
Case Studies
Case I
Workpiece |
Gear |
Cutting inserts |
PCBN – SNGN201020 |
Workpiece Materials |
40CrMo (45-55HRC) |
Cutting Parameters |
Roughing: Ap=4mm, f=0.7mm/r |
Finishing: Ap=0.5mm, f=0.6mm/r |
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Cutting Method |
Gear Top cylindrical Turning |
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Comparison
Comparison |
Cutting Speed |
Efficiency |
Life |
Carbide inserts |
20m/min |
20h/pcs |
0.25pcs/edge |
MORESUPERHARD
CBN inserts |
50m/min |
2h/pcs |
2pcs/edge |
Case II
Workpiece |
Bearing |
Cutting inserts |
PCBN—SNGN150720 |
Workpiece Materials |
Gr15 (55-62HRC) |
Cutting Parameters |
Vc=120m/min |
Ap=4mm |
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f=0.1mm/r |
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Cutting Method |
Cylindrical / Face turning |
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Case III
Workpiece |
Rotary Support Bearing |
Cutting inserts |
PCBN—RCGN090700 |
Workpiece Materials |
42CrMo (47-55HRC) |
Cutting Parameters |
Vc=90m/min |
Ap=0.2mm |
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f=0.3mm/r |
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Cutting Method |
Inner Circle Turning |
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Comparison
Comparison |
Cutting Speed |
Efficiency |
Life |
Coated Alloy |
50m/min |
2h/pcs |
1pcs/edge |
MORESUPERHARD
CBN inserts |
90m/min |
30min/pcs |
4pcs/edge |
Case IV
Workpiece |
Crankshaft |
Cutting inserts |
PCBN—DNGA110408 |
Workpiece Materials |
42CrMo (42-47HRC) |
Cutting Parameters |
Vc=170m/min |
Ap=0.3mm |
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f=0.1mm/r |
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Cutting Method |
Excircle Interrupted Wet Turning |
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Comparison
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