Gear cutting of steel
Determining the right coating for an automotive end user looking to machine 1.7131 steel (30-35 HRC) with a solid MC90 intermet hob. The machining process takes place under dry conditions, at a speed of 230m/min.
Coating challenge
Problems encountered:
- Resistance to chipping
- Interrupted cutting with high loads
- Abrasion
- Material sticking
Coating requirements:
- Excellent ductility
- The appropriate thickness
- Low roughness
Our coating recommendation
Optimizer™ Plus
Optimizer™ Plus is the latest premium coating of the Ionbond plus-family. At the top of our product line, and in addition to Crosscut™ Plus, this new AlCrN based coating is the optimal coating for we…
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Dr. Kalpak Shaha
Global Segment Manager Cutting Tools
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Dr. Kalpak Shaha
Global Segment Manager Cutting Tools