CTP/CTPA-CXchipbreakerFor cut-off operations with max. diameter up to φ16| Swiss CNC lathes

Tightly curls chips to prevent tangling

CX molded chipbreaker curls and controls chips. Prevents damage to machined surface by directing chips away from the part surface

Eliminates cutting edge chipping during cut-off operations.
Ideal for stainless steel materials with high nickel content (304SS, 316SS, and 630SS)

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Features

  • NTK's best selling CTP & CTPA series with full lineup of tooling for difficult to cut stainless steel applications.
  • CX chipbreaker provides outstanding chip control and stable machining.
  • Effective cut-off results on austenitic and precipitation hardened stainless steels.

Tooling application

Swiss CNC lathe cut-off operations

Chip control comparison

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 40 - 100 0.02 - 0.06 φ12 φ16
DM4 Difficult-to-cut material / titanium alloy
50 - 70
Alloy steel / carbon steel / hardened material / general purpose  50 - 90

Cutting performance

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[ Cutting conditions ]
Material : SUS304 φ8 vc = 80m/min  WET
[ Tools used ]
Holder : CTPR12  Insert : DM4CTP15FRN-CX

Case study

Shaft
Material :
SS400
Cutting speed :
80 m/min
Feed :
0.04 mm/rev
Coolant :
WET
CX chipbreaker
DM4 CTPA15FRN-CX

5,000 pcs / corner

Competitor's wiper insert

2,000 pcs / corner

Competitor's insert edge chipped resulting in a rough machined surface.
The CX insert maintained a good cutting edge resulting in stable machining, smooth machined surface, and long tool life.

Sleeve
Material :
SUS304
Cutting speed :
100 m/min
Feed :
0.05 mm/rev
Coolant :
WET
CX chipbreaker
ST4 CTP15FLN-CX

3,500 pcs / corner

Competitor's molded chipbreaker
(PVD coated carbide)

2,000 pcs / corner

The CX chipbreaker achieved stable machining and controlled the chip and evacuated it away from the part.
The ST4 grade is best for stainless steel materials which extended tool life by 1.5 times compared to the competitor's insert.

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