T500 series-Brake Disk-T515

STABLE TOOLLIFE

T515 was tested at customer who was using Ceramic insert to machine the internal diameter of brake disc. Ceramic grade was causing problems due to sudden breakage.
T515 was capable of machining up to 80 units per corner. Futhermore, insert damage was minimal, and stable machining was possible without any abnormal damage such as breakage or chipping.
In this machining, T515 demonstrated superior performance compared to Ceramic grade and other competitors’ grade.

T500
Industry Automotive
Component Brake Disk
Material ISO code K - Cast ironK - Cast iron
Work material FC150
Machine(spindle type) CNC Lathe
Tool family Turning
Tool category Internal & Face turning
Product name T500
TSR No. 5562T
Brake Disk

Tool

Tungaloy Competitor
Holder ACLNR2525K12-A Standard tool holder
Shank 25 shank
Insert CNMG120412 CNMA120412
Edges par insert 4 4
Grade T515 Ceramic grade

Tool life

Tungaloy Competitor
Tool life (pcs/edge) 80 80(unstable)

Cutting conditions

Tungaloy Competitor
Cutting speed V/c (m/min) 550 550
Feed f (mm/rev) 0.3 0.3
Depth of cut ap (mm) 2.0 2.0
Coolant WET WET

Result

ToollifeStable tool life