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KBCN25N — Face turning of S45C medium-carbon steel: 1.4× tool life

Suppressed edge breakage in heavy interrupted cutting; life extended to 1.4 times the previous grade.

Result1.4× tool life

Cutting conditions

KBCN25N — cutting conditions
GradeKBCN25N
Insert modelCNGA120408
Workpiece materialS45C medium-carbon steel (HRC58)
Part / featureGear — face
OperationFace turning
Cutting speed vc130 m/min
Feed f0.08 mm/rev
Depth of cut ap0.15 mm
CoolantWet
Data sourceField application
Case 22 — workpiece and operation illustration (S45C medium-carbon steel)
Workpiece / operation illustration — case 22

Result and comparison basis

Suppressed edge breakage in heavy interrupted cutting; life extended to 1.4 times the previous 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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