HC6

For machining ductile cast iron｜ TiC ceramic + alumina

Specialized ceramic for finishing ductile iron

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TiC based Alumina ceramic designed specifically for machining ductile cast iron

High-speed finishing at Vc= ~400m/min 1300 SFM

Ductile cast iron
Finish Turning

Cutting conditions

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Grade	Material	Operation type	Machining	Cutting speed (m/min) Cutting speed (SFM)	Feed(mm/rev) Feed(IPR)	DOC(mm) DOC(inch)	Coolant
HC6	Ductile cast iron	Turning	Finishing	200 – 500 600 – 1600	0.1 – 0.3 .004 – .012	-1.0 – .040	DRY / WET

Case study

Differential case
Material : Ductile cast iron
Cutting speed : 270 m/min 900 SFM
Feed : 0.2 mm/rev .0079 IPR
DOC : 0.5 mm .0197 inch
Coolant : WET
HC6	60 pcs / corner
Competitor’s CVD coated carbide	30 pcs / corner

HC6 machined with 2 times the tool life of the competitor’s CVD coated carbide.

Camshaft
Material : Ductile cast iron
Cutting speed : 450 m/min 1500 SFM
Feed : 0.01 mm/rev .0004 IPR
DOC : 0.2 mm .0079 inch
Coolant : WET
HC6	650 pcs / corner
Competitor’s CVD coated carbide	150 pcs / corner

HC6 achieved 2 times longer tool life compared to the competitor’s CVD coated carbide.

April 23, 2025

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