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LX10

Ceramic inserts for hardened steel machining

Expanded ceramic insert range for continuous cuts of hardened steel parts

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Applications & Features

Applications

External turning Internal turning

Features

1. Application range for hardened steel machining

Suitable for medium speed continuous machining
Surface quality < Rz 6.3 μm at various depths of cut
Higher wear resistance than CBN for part hardness less than 55 HRC

Grades

LX10

High wear resistance and good machined surface roughness

Practical examples

Example #1

General Engineering

Part:	Guide pin
Material:	D2 tool steel (60 HRC)
Insert:	DNGA150408
Grade:	LX10
Toolholder:	ADJNR2525M15
Cutting conditions:	Vc = 120 (m/min) f = 0.2 (mm/rev) ap = 1 (mm) Application: External turning Coolant: Wet

Example #2

General Engineering

Part:	Housing
Material:	16MnCr5 (54 HRC)
Insert:	TNGA160412
Grade:	LX10
Toolholder:	A32S-ATFNL16-D400
Cutting conditions:	Vc = 80 (m/min) f = 0.2 (mm/rev) ap = 0.3(mm) Application: Internal turning Coolant: Wet

Standard cutting conditions

ISO	Grade	Workpiece materials	Cutting mode	Coolant	Cutting speed Vc (m/min)	Feed f (mm/rev)	Depth of cut ap (mm)
	LX10	Hardened steel	Continuous	Wet	50 – 150	0.05 – 0.2	0.05 – 2

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Metric

Main product report_No. 542-G

Imperial

Main product report_No. 542-US