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Normal Cutting Parameter Recommendations for BDS, BD and FB inserts For typical mold steels (1.2311, 1.2344, 1.2711, 1.2714, etc.)

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Spindle speed: n(s) (min-1)
FB or BD Ø==> 6 8 10 12 16 20 25 32
Material hardness Spindle speed n(s)
< 40 HRc 8000 5600 4600 3600 2800 2250 1800 1500
40-54 HRc 7000 4900 3850 2800 2400 1960 1540 1350
55-64 HRc 6000 4200 3100 2200 1800 1500 1350 1200

 

Feed per tooth: fz (mm/tooth)
FB or BD Ø ==> 6 8 10 12 16 20 25 32
Material hardness Feed per tooth fz
< 40 HRc 0.15 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.35 0.4
40-54 HRc 0.15 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.35 0.4
55-64 HRc 0.1 0.12 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.25 .25

 

Cutting depth: ap (mm)
FB or BD Ø ==> 6 8 10 12 16 20 25 32
Material hardness Maximum Cutting depth ap
< 40 HRc 0.3 0.35 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.25 1.6
40-54 HRc 0.2 0.25 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.25 1.6
55-64 HRc 0.1 0.12 0.4 0.45 0.65 0.8 1.0 1.25

 

Maximum Cutting width / step-over: ae (mm)
FB or BD Ø ==> 6 8 10 12 16 20 25 32
Material hardness Cutting width ae
< 40 HRc 4 6 8 9 13 17 20 26
40-54 HRc 4 6 8 9 13 17 20 26
55-64 HRc 4 6 8 9 13 17 20 26