Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupN - Non-Ferrous (Aluminum, Brass, Plastic)
Sub-GroupN/A
Tensile Strength310 [N/mm^2]
Machinability280%

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Equivalent International Designations for Aluminium 2011

Standard Name
sae2011
wnr3.1655
dinAlCuBiPb
bsFC1
anforA-U5PbBi
uni6362

Chemical Composition for Aluminium 2011

Element Amount
Iron (Fe)0.7%
Copper (Cu)50.~60.%
Silicon (Si)0.4%
Zinc (Zn)0.3%
Aluminum (Al)rem%

Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Aluminium 2011

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning530-7151740-2350
Milling660-8952160-2940
Parting355-4751160-1560
Grooving440-5951440-1950
Drilling220-300720-980

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 Aluminium 2011

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Grade for Turning

Grade for Parting Off

Grade for Grooving

Grade for Milling (Indexable)

Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Aluminium 2011

Honing Size:0.00-0.01 mm / 0.000-0.000"
Rake Angle:15° -25°
Land Angle:Positive
Land Width:0.05-0.10 mm / 0.002-0.004"
Ground Insert:Highly Recommended
Polished top:Recommended

Learn more about carbide inserts Cutting-Edge Geometry Parameters.

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