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Case 34 · Field application

KBCN35N — Continuous turning (OD) of Copper alloy casting: 2× part count

No edge chipping and twice the part count of the previous grade.

Result2× part count

Cutting conditions

KBCN35N — cutting conditions
GradeKBCN35N
Insert modelDNGA150408
Workpiece materialCopper alloy casting (HRC60)
Part / featureShaft — outer diameter
OperationContinuous turning (OD)
Cutting speed vc158 m/min
Feed f0.12 mm/rev
Depth of cut ap0.17 mm
CoolantDry
Data sourceField application
Case 34 — workpiece and operation illustration (Copper alloy casting)
Workpiece / operation illustration — case 34

Result and comparison basis

No edge chipping and twice the part count of 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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