
Ceramic inserts for hardened steel machining
Expanded ceramic insert range for continuous cuts of hardened steel parts

Applications & Features
Applications
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
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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