Main Chipformers - Recommended Feed Workpiece Hardness C MF J LF UT

0.01 0.03 0.05 0.07 0.09 0.11 0.13 0.15 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.25 Feed mm/rev

Selection of Chipformers for Various Workpiece Materials

C

MF

J

LF

UT

InsertsAlloy SteelAustenitic StainlessHigh Temp. AlloysNonferrous MaterialsCast Iron
C✔✘✔ (IC20 only)✔ (IC20 only)✔
HighW✔✘✘✘✔
C-jet (Coolant)✔✔✔✘✘
MF✔✔ Medium to high feed✔✘✔
JT✔✔✔✘✔
FeedJ✔✔✔✔✘
Z✔✔✔✔✘
LFT✔✔✔✘✘
LF✔✔✔✘✘
UT✔✘✘✘✘
LowP✔✔✘✔✘
✔FirstchoiceA✘✘✘✔✘