High-Speed Machining
The addition of the silicon carbide (SiC) to alumina greatly improves the strength of material.
Prevents the progression of cracks caused by impact forces during machining.
[ Cutting conditions ]
Material : Inconel718 (Semi-finishing)
Cycle time : 5.0 min
vc = 240m/min F = 0.15mm/rev ap = 1.0mm,
800 SFM .006 IPR .039 DOC
Wet
[ Tools used ]
Insert used : RPGX120700
| ISO | Work material | Coolant | Grade | vc (m/min) (SFM) | ap (mm) (inch) | f (mm/rev) (IPR) |
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Heat-Resistant Super Alloy Rough Turning (Without Scale) |
WET | WA1 | 180 – 300 600 – 1000 | 1.0 – 2.5 .040 – .100 | 0.12 – 0.25 .005 – .001 |
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| Heat-Resistant Super Alloy Mid-Finish Turning |
WET | WA1 | 180 – 330 600 – 1000 | 1.0 – 2.0 .040 – .080 | 0.1 – 0.25 .004 – .001 | |
| 533 | ||||||
| Heat-Resistant Super Alloy Grooving |
WET | WA1 | 180 – 330 600 – 1000 | – | 0.05 – 0.1 .002 – .004 | |
| 533 |
| Jet engine part | |
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80mm
3.15 inch
/ corner (Consistent performance)
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| Competitor’s whisker ceramic |
80mm
3.15 inch
/ corner (Streaks visible on part surface)
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WA5 had stable machining performance compared to competitor’s whisker grade.
| Gas turbine case | |
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1 pass = 2min
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| Competitor’s carbide end mill |
1 pass = 60min |
WA1 significantly reduced cycle time compared to the competitor’s carbide end mill.
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