NTK Cutting Tools

CUT DUO

Cut-off operations for diameters up to 34mm 1.339” | Swiss CNC Lathes

Highly rigid cut-off tool
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Increased insert clamp rigidity to ensure stable machining

Molded chipbreaker and rigid holder system for stable performance Coolant through holders available to further improve chip control
Features
  • Unique molded chipbreaker that tightly curls chips
  • Sharpness is improved by polishing the insert edge
  • Reduced tool pressure improves part surface finish
Tooling application

Swiss CNC lathe cut-off operation

Cutting performance
[ Chip comparison ]
vc=80m/min 270 SFM
Coolant through series of holders (CTDP...OH/OH2/OH3)

Evacuates chips to eliminate chip tangling
Coolant is directed at the cutting edge which greatly improves insert tool life.

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Coated grade Material Operation type Cutting speed (m/min) Cutting speed (SFM) Feed (mm/rev) Feed (IPR) Maximum cut-off diamter
ST4 Stainless Cut off 30 – 90 80 – 250 0.03 – 0.12 .0012 – .008 φ34 φ1.339”
QM3 Alloy steel / carbon steel / hardened material 50 – 130 100 – 300 0.04 – 0.15 .0016 – .005
DM4 Difficult-to-cut material / titanium alloy / high temp alloys 50 – 100 100 – 230 0.03 – 0.15 .0012 – .005
TM4 Non-ferrous / aluminum / plastic / general purpose 80 – 200 160 – 480 0.05 – 0.2 .002 – .006
Shaft
Material :
SCM435
Cutting speed :
80 m/min 270 SFM
Feed :
0.05 mm/rev .002 IPR
Coolant :
WET
QM3
6,000 pcs / corner
Competitor’s PVD coated
3,000 pcs / corner

Cut Duo achieved 2x the tool life and generated high quality surface finishes compared to the competitor’s PVD coated insert

Valve parts
Material :
SUS304 304SS
Cutting speed :
100 m/min 330 SFM
Feed :
0.05 mm/rev .002 IPR
Coolant :
WET
QM3
230 pcs / corner
Competitor’s molded chipbreaker (PVD coated carbide)
100 pcs / corner

Cut Duo achieved 2.3 x more tool life compared to competitor’s insert with chipbreaker. Its sharp cutting edge greatly improved the surface finish of the part

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