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Higher cutting speed capability compared to carbide inserts

Optimum machining efficiency for non-ferrous materials PCD demonstrates excellent durability with sharp cutting edge and increased chipping resistance
Features
  • Exceptional wear resistance inherent to PCD material.
  • Delivers excellent surface finish on non-ferrous workpieces.
  • Ensures stable and reliable machining at high cutting speeds.
  • PD1: Optimized for general non-ferrous machining with a focus on surface quality and tool life.
  • PD2: Designed for high-speed, high-volume production requiring maximum wear resistance.
Tooling application
  • Front turning
  • Back turning
  • Grooving
Grade map

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PD1/PD2 comparison chart
Exclusive to the PD2 grade, select inserts feature a 3D chipbreaker that effectively breaks chips.

This prevents chip entanglement that previously hindered unattended machining, enabling continuous and stable machine operation without stoppages.

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ISOMaterialChipbreakerGradevc (m/min) (SFM) ap (mm) (inch) f (mm/rev) (IPR)
Non-ferrous metalPBFPD1/PD2 100 – 300 330 – 1000 – 2.0 – .080 0.05 – 0.2 .002 – .008
Spool
Material :
A6063
Cutting speed :
200 m/min 660 SFM
Feed :
0.06 mm/rev .002 IPR
Operation type :
Continuous pass
Coolant :
WET
PD1
10,000 pcs / corner
Competitor’s brazed carbide insert
1,000 pcs / corner

PD1 shortened cycle time in this single-pass and delivered good surface finish with no issues related to built-up edge (BUE).

 

Spool
Material :
A6061
Cutting speed :
170 m/min 570 SFM
Feed :
0.06 mm/rev .002 IPR
DOC :
0.15 mm .006 inch
Coolant :
WET
PD2
10,000 pcs / corner
Competitor’s PVD
5,000 pcs / corner

PD2 delivers 2× higher productivity than competitive PCD through superior wear resistance.

 

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