Solution for Machining PlasticsFor turning small parts ｜ Y-axis holder + KM1 Insert

New Chip Control Proposal for Plastics

The Realization of Stable Machining

Improved chip control with a Y-axis holder
High quality surface finish with KM1

Performance

  • Applying Y-axis machining eliminates chip control issues
  • Mirror-finish polished fine grain cemented carbide ensures an excellent surface finish

Tooling application

Automatic lathe (Gang type) machining plastic materials (PEEK/PTFE, etc.)

Front turning (ISO) / Back turning / Grooving / Cut-off / Threading / Boring

Y-axis + Air

Cutting conditions

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Grade Material Operation Machining Cutting speed (m/min) Feed (mm/rev) DOC (mm) DRY AIR
KM1 Plastic (PEEK,PTFE,etc.) Turning Roughing - Finishing 50 - 150 0.05 - 0.10 0.5 - 3.0 ● ●

Chip Control Performance

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[ Cutting condition ]
Material : PEEK(φ10)  vc=80m/min f=0.05mm/rev ap=1.00mm

Machining Performance of NTK Carbide

Excellent surface finish using an insert featuring an up-sharp edge and polished mirror-finish for welding resistance.

Case study

Medical implant
Material
 
 PEEK
Cutting speed
(m/min)
 100
Feed
(mm/rev)
 0.06
DOC
(mm)
 2.50
Coolant
 
 NTK：AIR Competitor：DRY
KM1 VCGT11T302H No chipbreaker

80 pcs / corner
Carbide VCGT11T302 Molded chipbreaker

40 pcs / corner
Automotive component
Material
 
 PEEK (with glass fiber)
Cutting speed
 (m/min)
 NTK：120 Competitor：40
Feed
 (mm/rev)
 NTK：0.08 Competitor：0.05
DOC
(mm)
 0.25
Coolant
 
 NTK：AIR Competitor：DRY
KM1 DCGT11T302H No chipbreaker

3 pcs / corner
PVD Carbide VNMG160408 Molded chipbreaker

1 pcs / corner

Lineup

Standard holder □ 7 / 8 / 10 / 12 / 16 / 20
* □10～Coolant through available
Y-axis coolant through holder □12/16
Boring bar Minimum machining diameter: Standard holder - from φ1mm
* Coolant through holder - from φ2.2mm available

* For details, please refer to the NTK General Catalog or Swiss Tooling Catalog.

Insert Lineup

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Shape EDP Item number Corner R Grade Dimensions (mm) Remarks
KM1 IC Thickness
5556196 CCGW 060200 H 0.03 ● 6.35 2.38  
5556204   060201 H 0.1 ●
5556212   060202 H 0.2 ●
5556220   09T300 H 0.03 ● 9.525 3.97
5556246   09T301 H 0.1 ●
5556253   09T302 H 0.2 ●
5556139 DCGW 070200 H 0.03 ● 6.35 2.38
5556147   070201 H 0.1 ●
5556154   070202 H 0.2 ●
5556162   11T300 H 0.03 ● 9.525 3.97
5556170   11T301 H 0.1 ●
5556188   11T302 H 0.2 ●
5556295 TFD 07FR05 H 0.05 ● 6.35 2.38 with wiper
5556303 TFD 11FR05 H 0.05 ● 9.525 3.97
5556261 VCGW 110300 H 0.03 ● 6.35 3.18  
5556279   110301 H 0.1 ●
5556287   110302 H 0.2 ●

Features of TFD type

 

* The insert geometry of the TFD-style is the same as a DCGT style.
* The TFD style insert is designed with a 0.3 mm wiper flat when the insert is set in the holder; enabling improved work surface finish at increased feed rates.
* The TFD-style inserts can be used on toolholders (SDJC-N, SDJC-N-F, SDJC, CH-SDUC, Y-SDJC, Y-SDJC-OH) with a cutting edge angle of 93°.

Tool lineup

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