CBN grades for finishing ductile cast iron｜ Coated (B5K) / Un-coated (B52)
Best CBN grades for high-speed finishing of ductile cast iron
High-speed finishing up to Vc=~500m/min
Achieves highly effective machining even surpassing ceramic
Features
- Ideal for finishing ductile cast iron
- Excellent wear resistance due to optimum CBN content and TiC binders
Tooling application
Ductile cast iron
Turning Finishing
Grade characteristics
Cutting conditions
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| Grade | Material | Operation type | Machining | Cutting speed (m/min) | Feed(mm/rev) | DOC(mm) | Coolant |
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| B5K/B52 | Ductile cast iron | Turning | Finishing | 100 - 500 | 0.1 - 0.4 | -2.0 | WET |
Case study
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| B5K | 12 pcs / corner |
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| Competitor's CBN | 6 pcs / corner |
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- B5K achieved 2 times longer tool life machining this interrupted ID cut.
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| B52 | 50 pcs / corner |
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| Competitor's CBN | 20 pcs / corner |
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- B52 performance resulted in 2.5 times longer tool life and stable machining performance over the competitor's CBN insert.
Tool lineup
Please check product catalog for tooling lineup
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CVD coated carbide grade ideal for roughing
