AddForceCut – pinion gear – AH7025

IMPROVE TOOL LIFE

In parting off SNCM20 pinion gears on a CNC lathe, the previous solution faced tool life constraints, requiring frequent insert changes and resulting in lower efficiency.
By adopting Tungaloy’s AddForceCut system with the AH7025 grade, which combines a highly rigid self-clamping design for stable parting operations and a PVD-coated insert optimized for wear and fracture resistance, machining stability and tool longevity were significantly enhanced.
The number of parts machined per cutting edge increased from 500 to 800, achieving a 60% improvement in tool life and reducing downtime for insert replacement.

AddForceCut
Industry Automotive
Component Pinion gear
Material ISO code P - SteelP - Steel
Work material SNCM20
Machine(spindle type) CNC Lathe
Tool family Grooving
Tool category Parting off
Product name AddForceCut
TSR No. 117076G
Pinion gear

Tool

Tungaloy Competitor
Holder QSG52-3T Blade
Shank CHTBR2525-52
Insert QGM3-020 1 corner insert
Edges par insert 1 1
Cutting width 6.5 6.5
Grade AH7025 PVD grade

Tool life

Tungaloy Competitor
Tool life (pcs/edge) 800 500

Cutting conditions

Tungaloy Competitor
Cutting speed V/c (m/min) 170 170
Feed f (mm/rev) 0.1 0.1
Coolant External External

Result

Improved Tool LifeTool life 160%