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ISOTURN Materials on Hardness Scales
Recommended Cutting Conditions for PCD Grades
PCD is characterized by a hardness that is comparable to natural diamond, and it can achieve hardness of 6000HV and more.
Vickers Hardness
PCD
high
PCBN
ceramic
hardness cutting speed cermet coated carbide
carbide
submicron carbide
feed toughness
high
6000HV
PCD
5000HV
4900HV
PCBN
4500HV
2300HV
Ceramic
2100HV
Cutting Speed Feed
Work Material Grade (m/min) (mm/rev) Depth of Cut (mm)
AI Alloy (4-9% Si) ID5 800-2500 0.1-0.3
AI Alloy (9-14% Si) ID5, ID6 600-1300 0.1-0.3 0.05-0.3
AI Alloy (14-18% Si) ID5, ID6 300-600 0.1-0.3
Cemented Carbide ID5, ID6 20-40 0.05-0.2 0.02-0.5
Wood ID5, ID4 1000-5000 0.1-0.5 0.2-5.0
Cu Alloy ID5 600-1000 0.05-0.2 0.05-3.0
Plastic, FRP ID5, ID4 300-1000 0.05-0.25 0.05-3.0
* ID4 and ID6 grades can be offered as special options
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