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For machining ductile cast iron｜ TiC ceramic + alumina

Specialized ceramic for finishing ductile iron

TiC based Alumina ceramic designed specifically for machining ductile cast iron

High-speed finishing at 1300 SFM

Features

The world's first Alumina-TiC based ceramic grade
Ceramic developed to target machining ductile cast iron
Exceptional wear resistance extends tool life even at high cutting speeds

Tooling application

Ductile cast iron
Finish Turning

Grade characteristics

Cutting conditions

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Grade	Material	Operation type	Machining	Cutting speed (SFM)	Feed(IPR)	DOC(inch)	Coolant
HC6	Ductile cast iron	Turning	Finishing	600 - 1600	.004 - .012	- .040	DRY / WET

Case study

Differential case
Material : Ductile cast iron
Cutting speed : 900 SFM
Feed : .0079 IPR
DOC : .0197 inch
Coolant : WET
HC6	60 pcs / corner
Competitor’s CVD coated carbide	30 pcs / corner

: HC6 machined with 2 times the tool life of the competitor's CVD coated carbide.

Camshaft
Material : Ductile cast iron
Cutting speed : 1500 SFM
Feed : .0004 IPR
DOC : .0079 inch
Coolant : WET
HC6	650 pcs / corner
Competitor’s CVD coated carbide	150 pcs / corner

: HC6 achieved 2 times longer tool life compared to the competitor's CVD coated carbide.

Tool lineup

Please check product catalog for tooling lineup

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