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CASE 01 / Automotive

External taper turning on a third-gear component

Application comparison using IKEN IKN6000C2 for turning an external taper on a third-gear component.

Application cases
Third-gear component

Workpiece and conditions

Workpiece
Third-gear component
Material
20CrMnTi
Hardness
HRC58–62
Machine type
Combined turning and grinding machine
Cooling
Dry machining
Operation
Turning an external taper

01 / TOOLING

Tooling

IKEN tool
2HP-CNGA120408-STH IKN6000C2
Previous tool
CNGA120408 (Imported)

Application objective

Maintain comparable tool life, validate an alternative tooling option and optimize tooling cost per part.

02 / CUTTING CONDITIONS

Cutting conditions

Cutting speed Vc
160 m/min
Feed per revolution f
0.15 mm/rev
Depth of cut ap
0.15 mm

03 / APPLICATION RECORD

Recorded results

Comparison tool-life record

400

IKEN tool-life record

400

The IKEN and comparison tools recorded the same tool life in this application.

Record notes

This case describes an application under the listed workpiece, tool and machining conditions. It does not guarantee tool life, cost or quality in other applications.

The source tool-life chart does not state a unit. The recorded values are shown without converting them into parts, time or output per edge.

Cost optimization is an application objective. The records do not include complete insert-price, machine-time and cost-per-part calculations, so no specific cost reduction is claimed.

Results apply to the workpiece and conditions recorded here. Tool life, surface quality and cycle time require validation for the actual material, machine, setup and parameters.