TetraMini-Cut – Shaft pin – AH6235

IMPROVE TOOL LIFE

In external grooving of SS400 shaft pins, the previous tool often caused scratches on the groove width, resulting in quality issues and unsatisfactory tool life. By adopting Tungaloy's TetraMini-Cut with the wear-resistant AH6235 grade, the process achieved stable machining without surface defects, thanks to the tool's rigid clamping and precise insert geometry.
As a result, the number of parts produced per cutting edge increased from 600 to 800, delivering a 33% improvement in tool life and ensuring consistent surface quality.

TetraMini-Cut
Industry Engineering
Component Shaft pin
Material ISO code P - SteelP - Steel
Work material SS400
Machine(spindle type) CNC Lathe
Tool family Grooving
Tool category External grooving
Product name TetraMini-Cut
TSR No. 122120G
Shaft pin

Tool

Tungaloy Competitor
Holder STCR2525Z18 25x25 shank
Insert TCG18R125-010 2 corner insert
Edges par insert 4 2
Cutting width 1.25 1.25
Grade AH6235 PVD grade

Tool life

Tungaloy Competitor
Tool life (pcs/edge) 800 600

Cutting conditions

Tungaloy Competitor
Cutting speed V/c (m/min) 40 40
Feed f (mm/rev) 0.05 0.05
Depth (mm) 0.5 0.5
Coolant External External

Result

Improved Tool LifeTool life 130%