Non-Ferrous Application Series

Non-Ferrous Application Series

Complete turning solutions for non-ferrous materials

The ultimate tools for high speed machining of non-ferrous alloys.
Chip nesting is a thing of the past.

Applications & Features

Applications

External turning

Internal turning

Features

Ultra-fine grained PCD-tipped inserts

DX110

Definitive insert series for high speed machining of aluminum alloys

Ultra-fine grained PCD grade for edge sharpness
An extremely wear-resistant grade, featuring strongly-bonded diamond grains that prevents the grains from breaking off during machining
Thanks to ultra-fine diamond grains, DX110 provides superior surface finish
Chipbreaker series with rake angle of 10°

1. Grade selection guide

Grade selection guide

2. PCD grades and applications

PCD inserts with 3D chipbreaker

No more chip nesting in aluminum alloy machining

Unique 3D chipbreaker

Versatile geometry allows excellent chip control
One insert handles from rough to finish operations
Optimal rake angle design effectively directs chips to the redirector

PCD inserts with 3D chipbreaker

Fine-grained cemented carbide inserts with chipbreaker for non-ferrous alloy

AL / 28 / P

No more chip nesting in aluminum alloy and copper alloy machining

For positive insert

First-choice geometry for non-ferrous applications
AL

AL Chipbreaker

Provides excellent chip control and resistance to wear and built-up edge
Low cutting forces generated by a large rake angle and sharp cutting edge
3D geometry with lapped rake face
Superb chip control enabled by large inclination angle of the cutting edge
Available on 26 total inserts, including CCGT, DCGT, RCGT, TCGT, and VCGT inserts

For negative insert

Press-in chipbreaker ideal for medium to finish operations
28

28 Chipbreaker

Versatile geometry with a large inclination angle of the cutting edge. Ideal for medium to finish operations
Provides superior surface finish and chip control

Linear chipbreaker
P

P chipbreaker
Provides process security across a wide range of applications

Grades

DX110

Excellent sharpness for high surface quality
Suitable for finishing non-ferrous metal and nonmetal

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KS05F

N15
Uncoated cemented carbide

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Practical examples

Example #1

Automotive Industry

Part:	Con-rods
Material:	Copper-based sintered alloy
Insert:	1QP-CCMT09T304, 1QP-CCMT32.51
Grade:	DX110
Cutting conditions:	Vc = 300 (m/min) f = 0.05 (mm/rev) ap = 0.1 (mm) Coolant: Wet

Example #2

Part:	Transmission parts
Material:	A2011 / AlCu6BiPb
Insert:	1QP-VCGT160404-NS
Grade:	DX110
Cutting conditions:	Vc = 1,400 (m/min) f = 0.08 (mm/rev) ap = 0.1 (mm) Coolant: Wet

Example #3

Part:	Pipe
Material:	A5052S / AlMg2.5
Insert:	1QP-DCGT11T304-NS
Grade:	DX110
Cutting conditions:	Vc = 400 (m/min) f = 0.1 (mm/rev) ap = 1 (mm) Coolant: Wet

Standard cutting conditions

Workpiece materials	Chipbreaker	Grade	Cutting speed Vc (m/min)	Feed f (mm/rev)	Depth of cut ap (mm)
Aluminum alloys (Si ≤ 12%)	NS	DX110, DX160	300 – 2500	0.03 – 0.3	0.1 – 2
	Without	DX110, DX120, DX140, DX160	300 – 2500	0.05 – 0.2	0.05 – 2
	AL	KS05F	100 – 1200	0.1 – 0.5	0.05 -5
	28	KS05F	100 – 1200	0.1 – 0.5	0.5 – 3
	P	TH10	100 – 1000	0.2 – 0.5	0.5 – 4
	JP	KS05F	100 – 1200	0.02 – 0.1	0.05 – 2.5
	JS	KS05F	100 – 1200	0.02 – 0.2	0.5 – 3
Aluminum alloys (Si ≥ 12%)	NS	DX110, DX160	300 – 800	0.03 – 0.2	0.1 – 2
	Without	DX110, DX120, DX140, DX160	300 – 800	0.05 – 0.2	0.05 – 2
	Without	DX120	400 – 800	0.05 – 0.2	0.05 – 2
	Without	DX140	400 – 800	0.05 – 0.2	0.05 – 2
	Without	DX160	400 – 800	0.05 – 0.2	0.05 – 2
	AL	KS05F	100 – 300	0.1 – 0.5	0.5 – 5
	28	KS05F	100 – 300	0.1 – 0.5	0.5 – 3
	P	TH10	100 – 300	0.2 – 0.5	0.5 – 4
	JP	KS05F	100 – 1200	0.02 – 0.1	0.05 – 2.5
	JS	KS05F	100 – 300	0.02 – 0.2	0.5 – 3
Copper and copper alloys	NS	DX110, DX160	300 – 1500	0.03 – 0.3	0.1 – 2
	Without	DX110, DX120, DX140, DX160	300 – 1500	0.05 – 0.2	0.05 – 2
	AL	KS05F	100 – 300	0.1 – 0.5	0.5 – 5
	28	KS05F	100 – 300	0.1 – 0.5	0.5 – 3
	P	TH10	100 – 300	0.2 – 0.5	0.5 – 4
	JP	KS05F	100 – 300	0.02 – 0.1	0.05 – 2.5
	JS	KS05F	100 – 300	0.02 – 0.2	0.5 – 3
Magnesium alloys	Without	DX110, DX120, DX140, DX160	400 – 1200	0.05 – 0.2	0.05 – 1
FRP	Without	DX160, DX200	500 – 1000	0.05 – 0.3	0.1 – 1
CFRP	Without	DX160, DX200	100 – 700	0.05 – 0.3	0.1 – 1
Carbon	Without	DX160, DX200	300 – 500	0.05 – 0.3	0.1 – 1
Green ceramics	Without	DX160, DX200	100 – 200	0.02 – 0.1	0.1 – 1
Tungsten carbide (HRA80 – 95)	Without	DX160, DX200	5 – 30	0.02 – 0.1	0.02 – 0.2
Sputtering targets for semiconductor	Without	DX200	10 – 100	0.02 – 0.1	0.02 – 0.2