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KBCN10N — Face turning of 19CrNi5 case-hardening steel: 1.5× tool life

Life extended 1.5 times with stable surface finish, Ra below 0.8 μm.

Result1.5× tool life

Cutting conditions

KBCN10N — cutting conditions
GradeKBCN10N
Insert modelCNGA120408
Workpiece material19CrNi5 case-hardening steel (HRC58-62)
Part / featureDifferential pinion — face
OperationFace turning
Cutting speed vc155 m/min
Feed f0.12 mm/rev
Depth of cut ap0.15 mm
CoolantDry
Data sourceField application
Case 17 — workpiece and operation illustration (19CrNi5 case-hardening steel)
Workpiece / operation illustration — case 17

Result and comparison basis

Life extended 1.5 times with stable surface finish, Ra below 0.8 μm.

Comparison basis: Previously used grade.

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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