Normal Cutting Parameter Recommendations for BDS, BD and FB inserts For typical mold steels (1.2311, 1.2344, 1.2711, 1.2714, etc.) | EDM Sales & Supplies, Inc.

Normal Cutting Parameter Recommendations for BDS, BD and FB inserts For typical mold steels (1.2311, 1.2344, 1.2711, 1.2714, etc.)

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Spindle speed: n(s) (min-1)
FB or BD Ø==>	6	8	10	12	16	20	25	32
Material hardness	Spindle speed n(s)
< 40 HRc	8000	5600	4600	3600	2800	2250	1800	1500
40-54 HRc	7000	4900	3850	2800	2400	1960	1540	1350
55-64 HRc	6000	4200	3100	2200	1800	1500	1350	1200

Feed per tooth: fz (mm/tooth)
FB or BD Ø ==>	6	8	10	12	16	20	25	32
Material hardness	Feed per tooth fz
< 40 HRc	0.15	0.15	0.2	0.25	0.3	0.35	0.35	0.4
40-54 HRc	0.15	0.15	0.2	0.25	0.3	0.35	0.35	0.4
55-64 HRc	0.1	0.12	0.15	0.20	0.25	0.25	0.25	.25

Cutting depth: ap (mm)
FB or BD Ø ==>	6	8	10	12	16	20	25	32
Material hardness	Maximum Cutting depth ap
< 40 HRc	0.3	0.35	0.5	0.6	0.8	1.0	1.25	1.6
40-54 HRc	0.2	0.25	0.5	0.6	0.8	1.0	1.25	1.6
55-64 HRc	0.1	0.12	0.4	0.45	0.65	0.8	1.0	1.25

Maximum Cutting width / step-over: ae (mm)
FB or BD Ø ==>	6	8	10	12	16	20	25	32
Material hardness	Cutting width ae
< 40 HRc	4	6	8	9	13	17	20	26
40-54 HRc	4	6	8	9	13	17	20	26
55-64 HRc	4	6	8	9	13	17	20	26

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