For front turning operations ｜ Swiss CNC Lathes
Swiss CNC Lathe front turning operations
High rake + sharp cutting edge reduces burr formation and increases machining accuracy
| ISO | Work material | Grade | vc (m/min) (SFM) | ap (mm) (inch) | f (mm/rev) (IPR) |
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Carbon steel Alloy steel |
QM3 | 50 – 120 150 – 500 | 0.5 – 3.0 .020- .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
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Stainless | ST4 | 50 – 120 150 – 500 | 0.5 – 3.0 .020- .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
| Difficult-to-cut material | DM4 DT4 |
30 – 100 75 – 330 | |||
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Titanium alloy High temp alloys |
DM4 DT4 |
30 – 100 75 – 330 | 0.5 – 3.0 .020- .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
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Hardened material | QM3 | 50 – 120 150 – 500 | 0.5 – 3.0 .020- .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
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Non-ferrous Aluminum Plastic General purpose |
TM4 | 50 – 180 150 – 600 | 0.5 – 3.0 .020- .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
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| TM4 CL chipbreaker |
420 pcs / corner
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| Competitor’s wiper insert (PVD coated carbide) |
300 pcs / corner
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CL chipbreaker achieved higher degree of dimensional stability and good surface finish compared to the competitor’s polished insert.
CL chipbreaker demonstrated outstanding chip control even at the smaller DOC, eliminating machining issues.
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| TM4 CL chipbreaker |
200 pcs / corner
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| Competitor’s wiper insert (PVD coated carbide) |
100 pcs / corner
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CL chipbreaker achieved part dimensional consistency and extended tool life.
Stable chip control eliminated chip tangling seen using competitor’s insert.
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