The cutting edge shape of the CBN insert mainly includes the edge land (edge length, edge width), the edge angle, the edge R, the wiper edge, etc.
By analyzing these main elements and understanding the relationship between them and cutting performance, the optimal cutting edge shape can be determined for different machining materials and cutting conditions, so that the performance of CBN inserts can be best reflected.
The cutting edges of CBN inserts are divided into four forms：F ,E ,T and S.
Selection, definition, and characteristics of the Cutting edge
F shape cutting edge:
The sharp cutting edge helps to improve the roughness of the processed surface, and it is not easy to lead to chatter marks. But because it is too sharp, the durability is slightly poor, so it is only used when processing general cast iron and requires higher.
roughness: the roughness could reach to Ra0.8-Ra1.6, Mostly cutting for fine finishing of car brake discs.
E shape cutting edge:
Honing for edge could reduce microchipping, and help to improve the edge integrity, but it has a greater cutting force than a sharp edge. The heavier for the honing, the better for the cutting edge shape, and the better for the strength. but cutting resistance and cutting heat will also increase. When the system rigidity and machine power are sufficient or do interrupt cutting it could choose heavy honing. The E-cutting edge is often used for precision milling inserts.
T shape cutting edge:
Chamfering(Do a cutting edge with edge width and angle) is beneficial to improve the impact resistance of the cutting edge, and it is mostly used for fine-turning hardened steel with a small margin(ap<0.1). Compared with the S-edge, it is beneficial to improve the quality of the processed surface and help to ensure dimensional stability. When the phenomenon of"chewing" occurs after using the S-edge, it can be considered to change S-edge to the T-edge.
S shape cutting edge:
The cutting edge has the best strength and comprehensive cutting performance, and it's the most widely used cutting edge for CBN inserts.
S02020 is mostly used for cast iron, and S01020 is mostly used for hardened steel parts.
Edge angle:
The larger the chamfer, the better the impact resistance of the cutting edge, but the cutting resistance will increase, which requires higher system rigidity and machine power. Ordinary cast iron 15°-25°, hard cast iron 20°-30° or interrupted cutting, hardened steel 20°-35°.
Edge width:
The chamfer width is generally less than the feed rate per revolution. 020 is used for cutting cast iron, and 010 is usually used for cutting hardened steel.For large margin and high feed rough turning of hard iron, it is recommended to use a combination of larger chamfer width and heavy honing, such as commonly used 050 and 100, for better impact resistance and longer turning roll life.
Double edges:
When turning hard cast iron with a large machining allowance, it is recommended to use a double chamfer, eg: S20015/01030, for better impact resistance and excellent cutting performance.
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Major factor
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Cutting edge selection principles and recommendations
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Generally
feed rate 0.5
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Cast Iron
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Suggest S02020
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Hard Cast Iron
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Suggest S02020 S010020
HS20020
S20015
01030
cutting edges
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Hardened steel
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When the ap＜0.1mm
f＜0.1mm/r suggest T01025
0.3mm＞ap＞0.1mm
suggest S01020
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System rigidity
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The S-type is recommended when the rigidity is good, and the T and F types are available when the rigidity is poor
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Workpiece rigidity
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The S-type is recommended when the rigidity is good, and the T and F types are available when the rigidity is poor.
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Machine power
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When the power is good, the heavy honing edge type can be considered to increase the durability of the CBN inserts.
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Intermittent cutting
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On intermittent cutting we could consider increase the chamfering angle and heavy honing edge type, ordinary cast iron recommends S02030, Hardened steel recommends S01030, hard cast iron recommends double chamfer S20015/01030
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Durability
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S-type and heavy-honing cutting edges could help improve durability
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Roughness
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When the roughness requirements are high, it is recommended to use the F-type or the smoothing edge type.
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Feed rate per revolution
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---EDITOR: Miya Ma
---POST: Cynthia Lee
