Milling of SUS360 stainless steel
An aerospace customer is searching for the best coating to support milling of SUS360 steel with a 20 mm diameter end mill with 4 flutes. Cutting speed is 120 m per minute, under wet conditions.
Coating challenge
Problems encountered:
- Heat transfer to the tool
- Notch wear
- Built-up edge
Coating requirements:
- High temperature resistance
- Good toughness
- Good smoothness
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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Kalpak Shaha, Global Segment Manager Cutting Tools, will be happy to help you.
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Dr. Kalpak Shaha
Global Segment Manager Cutting Tools