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KBCN10N — Bore / internal turning of 20CrMo2-2 case-hardening steel: 1.1× tool life

Stable surface finish with at least 1.1 times the part count of the previously used grade.

Result1.1× tool life

Cutting conditions

KBCN10N — cutting conditions
GradeKBCN10N
Insert modelDCGW11T308
Workpiece material20CrMo2-2 case-hardening steel (HRC58-60)
Part / featureShaft — bore
OperationBore / internal turning
Cutting speed vc165 m/min
Feed f0.085 mm/rev
Depth of cut ap0.1 mm
CoolantDry
Data sourceField application
Case 16 — workpiece and operation illustration (20CrMo2-2 case-hardening steel)
Workpiece / operation illustration — case 16

Result and comparison basis

Stable surface finish with at least 1.1 times the part count of the previously used grade.

Comparison basis: Previously used grade.

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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