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KBN6020 — Interrupted turning of SCM415H case-hardening steel: Stable at 0.2 mm/rev

KBN6020 carried a heavy feed of 0.2 mm/rev through interrupted turning of HRC 60 steel with less wear than the compared grades — cutting remained stable throughout the test.

ResultStable at 0.2 mm/rev

Cutting conditions

KBN6020 — cutting conditions
GradeKBN6020
Insert modelCNGA120408
Workpiece materialSCM415H case-hardening steel (HRC60)
Part / featureShaft — outer diameter
OperationInterrupted turning
Cutting speed vc150 m/min
Feed f0.2 mm/rev
Depth of cut ap0.15 mm
CoolantDry
Data sourceInternal cutting test
Case 04 — workpiece and operation illustration (SCM415H case-hardening steel)
Workpiece / operation illustration — case 04

Result and comparison basis

KBN6020 carried a heavy feed of 0.2 mm/rev through interrupted turning of HRC 60 steel with less wear than the compared grades — cutting remained stable throughout the test.

Comparison basis: Three competitor reference grades.

Comparative data from Koves internal cutting tests and customer field applications. Competitor grades are anonymized as reference grades. Results depend on workpiece, machine and setup; validate on your own production before adopting parameters.

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