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KBCN5010 (coated) — Continuous turning (OD) of Hardened steel: 1,820 pcs

Coated KBCN5010 reached 1,780 and 1,820 parts over two tests; the uncoated grade reached 1,600/1,650 — on par with the leading competitor reference grade (1,800/1,805 parts).

Result1,820 pcs

Cutting conditions

KBCN5010 (coated) — cutting conditions
GradeKBCN5010 (coated)
Insert modelDCGW070208
Workpiece materialHardened steel (HRC52)
Part / featureShaft — outer diameter
OperationContinuous turning (OD)
Cutting speed vc105 m/min
Feed f0.08 mm/rev
Depth of cut ap0.2 mm
CoolantWet
Data sourceField test at customer site
Case 08 — workpiece and operation illustration (Hardened steel)
Workpiece / operation illustration — case 08

Result and comparison basis

Coated KBCN5010 reached 1,780 and 1,820 parts over two tests; the uncoated grade reached 1,600/1,650 — on par with the leading competitor reference grade (1,800/1,805 parts).

Comparison basis: One competitor reference grade at the same level; uncoated KBN5010 as internal baseline.

Comparative data from Koves internal cutting tests and customer field applications. Competitor grades are anonymized as reference grades. Results depend on workpiece, machine and setup; validate on your own production before adopting parameters.

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