QM3

Carbon steel / Alloy steel machining ｜ Carbide grade for Swiss CNC lathes

Amazing wear resistance, fracture resistance for wide speed range. Stable machining in demanding applications.

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Long tool life and stable machining of carbon steel (like S45C) and alloy steel

Excellent toughness and stability

Superior fracture resistance due to the tough base material and a special TiCN coating
Resists wear even in low speed range
Stable performance through interruptions

For Carbon steel and Alloy steel
Front turning / Back turning / Grooving / ID boring / Threading / Cut off

Case study

QM3 achieved twice the tool life compared to the competitor while maintaining good part surface quality.

Flange machining
Material : S50C
Cutting speed : 156 m/min 520 SFM
Feed : 0.33 mm/rev .013 IPR
DOC : 1.5 mm .059 inch
Coolant : WET
QM3	120 pcs / corner
Competitor’s CVD coated carbide	45pcs / corner

Competitor’s insert had a problem with varying tool life.
QM3 with Z5 chipbreaker achieved 2.5 times longer tool life.

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