| Material: | Carbon steel (SMG 4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant: | Water-soluble oil | |
| Operation: | I.D. turning and O.D. grooving | |
| Criterion: | Tool life | |
| Tool: | Custom Seco Capto C5 twin seat pocket | |
| Insert 1: | WNMG060408-M3, TP2500, turning tool | |
| Insert 2: | LCMF160304-0300 FT, TGP25, grooving tool | |
| Cutting data: | Insert 1 | Insert 2 |
| vc | 325 m/min (1065 sfm) | 250 m/min (820 sfm) |
| f | .03 mm/rev (.012 ipr) | 0.15 mm/rev (.006 ipr) |
| ap | 2.5 mm (.098") | 3 mm (.118") |
| Results: | Tool 1 tool life = 30 minutes Tool 2 tool life = 35 minutes Reduction of tool change time by combining ID and OD operations on Seco-Capto turning head. | |