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Case 24 · Field application

KBCN20N — Face turning of SCr420H case-hardening steel: 1.3× tool life

Life extended 1.3 times; the cutting condition was rolled out to parallel operations.

Result1.3× tool life

Cutting conditions

KBCN20N — cutting conditions
GradeKBCN20N
Insert modelDNGM150404
Workpiece materialSCr420H case-hardening steel (HRC61-65)
Part / featureInput shaft — face
OperationFace turning
Cutting speed vc150 m/min
Feed f0.12 mm/rev
Depth of cut ap0.15 mm
CoolantWet
Data sourceField application
Case 24 — workpiece and operation illustration (SCr420H case-hardening steel)
Workpiece / operation illustration — case 24

Result and comparison basis

Life extended 1.3 times; the cutting condition was rolled out to parallel operations.

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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