Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupK - Cast Iron
Sub-GroupCast Iron
Hardness175.0 HB
Tensile Strength660 [N/mm^2]
Machinability Range150% - 220%

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Equivalent International Designations for Cast Iron GGG--40Mo0.5

Standard Name
sae65-45-12
wnr0.7050
dinGGG-50
bs500/7
ss0727-02
anforFGS 500-7
uniGS 500/7
unfFGE 50-7
js1FCD 50

Chemical Composition for Cast Iron GGG--40Mo0.5

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Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Nodular cast iron - Ferritic

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning345-5051130-1660
Milling235-340770-1120
Parting175-255570-840
Grooving240-350790-1150
Drilling195-285640-930

Important! The speed estimation is given for an ideal situation:

  • Most suitable carbide grade
  • Stable tool clamping
  • Stable workpiece clamping
  • Good quality raw material
  • A short overhang of the cutting tool.
  • Nominal hardness of the material.
  • etc.
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Recommended Carbide Grades for Cast Iron GGG--40Mo0.5

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Grade for Turning

Grade for Parting Off

Grade for Grooving

Grade for Milling (Indexable)

Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Cast Iron GGG--40Mo0.5

Honing Size:0.05-0.10 mm / 0.002-0.004"
Rake Angle:0° -0°
Land Angle:Negative
Land Width:0.30-0.40 mm / 0.012-0.016"

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