CTP/CTPA-THchipbreakerFor cut-off operations for diameters up to φ16| Swiss CNC lathe

Special design for stainless steel cut-off applications

Strong cutting edge achieves stable cut-off operations on stainless steel

Eliminates chipping on cutting edge that is common during part cut-off operations

Features

  • Best selling CTP series inserts specializing in machining difficult to cut stainless steels (304 SS, 316SS, 630SS)
  • TH chipbreaker's strong cutting edge eliminates common issue of edge chipping to ensure stable machining
  • Effective for austenitic and precipitation hardened stainless steels with high nickel content

Tooling application

Swiss CNC lathe Cut-off operations

Cutting edge comparison

Cutting edge with land feature and sharpness improves insert strength

[ Cutting conditions ]
Material : SUS304 φ11  vc = 80m/min  f (x) = 0.03㎜/rev
[ Tools used ]
Insert : CTP type2.0㎜ width  Holder : CTPR12

Cutting conditions

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Maximum cut-off diamter
Coated grade Material Operation type Cutting speed (m/min) Feed (mm/rev) CTP type CTPA type
ST4 Stainless Cut off 30 - 150 0.02 - 0.07 φ12 φ16

Case study

Bearing
Material :
SUS420J2
Cutting speed :
30 m/min
Feed :
0.015 mm/rev
Coolant :
WET
TH chipbreaker
ST4 CTP15FR-TH

30,000 pcs / corner

Competitor's wiper insert
(PVD coated carbide)
20,000 pcs / corner

TH chipbreaker achieved stable machining by preventing insert edge chipping.
The ST4 grade, specializing in machining stainless steel, extended tool life by 1.5 times compared to competitor's insert.

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