MiniForceTurn-Automotive parts-T9225

Improved tool life and cost reduction

In internal turning of automotive parts, increased machine downtime due to chip problem was big problem. Customer requested cost reduction and improved chip control. Testing Mini Force Turn of double-sided positive inserts revealed that in achieved more stable tool life and superior chip control compared to the competitor’s ISO inserts, resulting in significant reduction in machine down time! Furthermore, the number of corners doubled, leading to cost reductions.
Mini Force Turn is Tungaloy’s unique products that achieves performance equivalent to or better than conventional ISO while also reducing costs.

MiniForce-Turn
Industry Automotive
Component Automotive parts
Material ISO code P - SteelP - Steel
Work material STKM
Machine(spindle type) CNC Lathe
Tool family Turning
Tool category Internal turning
Product name MiniForce-Turn
TSR No. 5633T
Automotive parts

Tool

Tungaloy Competitor
Holder A16Q-SCLXR06-D180 standard tool holder
Insert CXMU060304L-TS CPMH090304-finish breaker
Edges par insert 4 2
Grade T9225 CVD P25 grade

Tool life

Tungaloy Competitor
Tool life (pcs/edge) 150 100

Cutting conditions

Tungaloy Competitor
Cutting speed V/c (m/min) 230 230
Feed f (mm/rev) 0.1 0.1
Depth of cut ap (mm) 0.3 0.3
Coolant Wet Wet

Result

Tool life1.5 times longer tool life

Tool lifeTool life