chipbreakerFor cut-off operations for diameters up to .630"｜ 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 conditions ]
- Material : 304SS φ.433" 270 SFM f (x) = .001 IPR
- [ Tools used ]
- Insert : CTP type .079 inch width Holder : CTPR12
Cutting edge with land feature and sharpness improves insert strength
Cutting conditions
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| Coated grade | Material | Operation type | Cutting speed (SFM) | Feed (IPR) | CTP type | CTPA type |
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| ST4 | Stainless | Cut off | 100 - 500 | .001 - .003 | φ.472" | φ.630" |
Case study
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| 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.。
Tool lineup
Please check product catalog for tooling lineup
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Useful information
4 STEP-NTK Cutting Tools Lab for choosing suitable cutting tool for cut-off machining
The aspects of "chip control" that you should check when workpiece damage or poor dimensioning are detected during Swiss type CNC automatic lathe machining
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"Two" checkpoints and measures to be checked when "Roundness" does not come out in Swiss-type CNC-automatic lathe machining-NTK Cutting Tools Lab