For front turning operations ｜ Swiss CNC Lathes
Swiss CNC Lathe front turning operations
Achieves performance comparable to a positive insert with the benefit of additional corners
| Coated grade | Material | Operation type | Cutting speed (m/min) Cutting speed (SFM) | Feed (mm/rev) Feed (IPR) | DOC (mm) DOC (inch) |
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| ST4 | Stainless | OD Turning continuous | 50 – 120 150 – 400 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 | 0.3 – 2.5 .020 – .118 |
| QM3 | Alloy steel / carbon steel / hardened material | ||||
| DM4 | Difficult-to-cut material / titanium alloy / high temp alloys | 30 – 100 75 – 330 | |||
| TM4 | Non-ferrous / aluminum / plastic / general purpose | 50 – 180 150 – 600 |
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| ST4+ UL chipbreaker |
1000 pcs / corner
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| Competitor’s molded chipbreaker (PVD coated carbide) | 200 pcs / corner |
UL insert obtained good machined surface with its sharp cutting edge.
UL combined with the ST4 grade, for stainless steel machining, achieved 4 x longer tool life compared to the competition.
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| TM4+ UL chipbreaker |
800 pcs / corner
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| Competitor’s wiper insert (PVD coated carbide) |
400 pcs / corner
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UL sharpness provided stable dimensional results and reduced tool pressure
When cutting speed increased, BUE was eliminated further increasing tool life from 600 to 800 pieces /corner
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