In case of using GMM-MT, GMM-TK, GMM-NB type inserts KGD recommended cutting conditions (PF/PQ/PG chipbreaker)

(TKN / TK&)Recommended insert grades (Vc: m/min)Edge width W (mm)
Set upReleasing Wrench
Workpiece material CermetCVD coatedPVD coated carbideCarbide1.5 2.0/2.54.0 3.0
carbide
-CR9025PR915PR930KW10f (mm/rev)
1. Tap the insert lightly with a plastic hammer to push it into the extent that it cannot
be removed by hand. (Fig. 1) Carbon steel--0.01 ~ 0.040.02 ~ 0.150.03 ~ 0.200.08 ~ 0.30
80 ~ 18060 ~ 15060 ~ 130
(Pull it to the point where it does not fall out when picked up lightly with fingers)
2. Remove the insert with the supplied wrench. (Fig. 2)Alloy steel-✩★-0.01 ~ 0.040.02 ~ 0.150.03 ~ 0.200.08 ~ 0.30
70 ~ 15060 ~ 15060 ~ 130
Insert's back end does
Plastic Hammernot contact the toolholder.
Stainless steel--0.01 ~ 0.030.02 ~ 0.100.03 ~ 0.150.08 ~ 0.25
60 ~ 14050 ~ 14050 ~ 120Fig. 1 How to attach insertsFig. 2 How to detach inserts
Cast iron-
---0.01 ~ 0.050.05 ~ 0.120.10 ~ 0.250.10 ~ 0.30
50 ~ 100
Aluminum alloys----0.01 ~ 0.050.05 ~ 0.100.05 ~ 0.200.05 ~ 0.25
200 ~ 450
Brass-
---0.01 ~ 0.050.05 ~ 0.100.05 ~ 0.150.05 ~ 0.20

100 ~ 200

  • When machining Steel and Stainless Steel by Insert of PR930, decrease the feed rate by 20%. ★: 1st Recommendation ✩: 2nd Recommendation

In case of using TKN, TK& type inserts

Recommended insertgrades (Vc: m/min)Edge width W (mm)s
Workpiece materialCermetCVD coated carbideMEGACOAT NANOPVD coated carbideCarbide1.62.2/2.43.14.1emark 4.8 ~ 9.6
TN620TN90CR9025PR1535PR930KW10f (mm/rev)R
Carbon steel✩ 60 ~ 200✩ 120 ~ 200★ 80 ~ 180✩ 60 ~ 150✩ 60 ~ 130-0.02 ~ 0.080.04 ~ 0.180.05 ~ 0.250.08 ~ 0.300.15 ~ 0.40
Alloy steel✩ 60 ~ 160✩ 100 ~ 160★ 70 ~ 150✩ 60 ~ 150✩ 60 ~ 130-0.02 ~ 0.080.04 ~ 0.180.05 ~ 0.250.08 ~ 0.300.15 ~ 0.40
Stainless steel✩ 60 ~ 150✩ 80 ~ 150✩ 60 ~ 140★ 50 ~ 120✩ 60 ~ 140-0.02 ~ 0.060.04 ~ 0.120.05 ~ 0.180.08 ~ 0.25lant 0.10 ~ 0.30
Cast iron-----★ 50 ~ 1000.02 ~ 0.080.05 ~ 0.120.10 ~ 0.250.10 ~ 0.30Coo 0.15 ~ 0.35
Aluminum alloys-----★ 100 ~ 4500.02 ~ 0.100.05 ~ 0.100.05 ~ 0.200.05 ~ 0.250.10 ~ 0.25
Brass-----★ 100 ~ 2000.02 ~ 0.100.05 ~ 0.100.05 ~ 0.150.05 ~ 0.200.10 ~ 0.25

★: 1st Recommendation ✩: 2nd Recommendation

In case of using GMM-TMR type inserts

Workpiece materialVc (m/min)f (mm/rev)Remarks
Carbon steel60 ~ 200
Alloy steel60 ~ 1500.08 ~ 0.18Coolant

Stainless steel 50 ~ 140