For front turning operations ｜ Swiss CNC Lathes
Swiss CNC Lathe front turning operations
High rigidity and chip control ensures consistently superior surface finishes
[ Cutting conditions ]
DOC :
5.0mm Material : SUS304 vc=80m/min f=0.03mm
.197 inch Material : 304SS 270 SFM f=.001 inch
WET
Lack of chip control leads to a poor machined surface finish
[ Cutting conditions ]
Material :
SUS304 vc=80m/min
304SS 270 SFM
WET
Coolant through holders are available for TFX inserts to provide further machining stability
① Coolant stream directed to evacuate chips
② Coolant stream improves insert tool life
| ISO | Work material | Grade | vc (m/min) (SFM) | ap (mm) (inch) | f (mm/rev) (IPR) |
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Carbon steel Alloy steel |
DM4 | 50 – 120 150 – 400 | 0.5 – 5.0 .020 – .197 | 0.03 – 0.1 .001 – .004 |
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Stainless | ST4 | 50 – 120 150 – 400 | 0.5 – 5.0 .020 – .197 | 0.03 – 0.1 .001 – .004 |
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Titanium alloy | DM4 | 50 – 120 150 – 400 | 0.5 – 5.0 .020 – .197 | 0.03 – 0.1 .001 – .004 |
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Hardened material | DM4 | 50 – 120 150 – 400 | 0.5 – 5.0 .020 – .197 | 0.03 – 0.1 .001 – .004 |
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Non-ferrous metal Aluminum Plastic General purpose |
DM4 | 50 – 120 150 – 400 | 0.5 – 5.0 .020 – .197 | 0.03 – 0.1 .001 – .004 |
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| The Front Max |
180 pcs / corner
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| Competitor’s product |
50 pcs / corner |
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| ST4+ The Front Max |
160 pcs / corner
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| CCGT09 Type (PVD coated carbide) |
80 pcs / corner
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The current tool required 4 passes to remove the large amount of material.
TFX machined the same material removal in 1 pass.
The feed rate was reduced to improve chip control.
Cycle time was significantly shortened and tool life increased.
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