Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupP - Steel
Sub-GroupLow Alloy Steel
Tensile Strength800-950 [N/mm^2]
Machinability Range70% - 84%

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Equivalent International Designations for Steel 38C2

Standard Name
wnr1.7003
din38Cr2
anfor38C2/38Cr2
uni38Cr2/41Cr2KB
unfF.1200-38Cr3

Chemical Composition for Steel 38C2

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Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Low Alloyed Steel (Alloying elements less than 8%)

* Click on the speeds below for higher precision in specific conditions!

ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning305-3701000-1210
Milling190-230620-750
Parting145-175480-570
Grooving170-205560-670
Drilling125-145410-480

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.
Click on the speeds in the above table to get better precision for specific parameters
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Recommended Carbide Grades for Steel 38C2

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Grade for Turning

Grade for Parting Off

Grade for Grooving

Grade for Milling (Indexable)

Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Steel 38C2

Honing Size:0.05-0.08 mm / 0.002-0.003"
Rake Angle:11° -13°
Land Angle:Positive
Land Width:0.20-0.30 mm / 0.008-0.012"

Learn more about carbide inserts Cutting-Edge Geometry Parameters.

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