Secure face grooving

| Component: | Audio system component |
| Material: | AISI 1008 low carbon steel (P1.1.Z.AN) |
| Operation: | Face grooving |
| Machine: | DMG-MORI NRX2000, 35 bar (508 PSI) |
| Tool: | QFT-RFH32C2525-065 (modified to shank 20×20) |
| Insert: | QFT-H-0400-03-TF 1135 |
+140%
Tool life
Excellent chip control and secure process
| Competitor | Sandvik Coromant | |
| vc m/min (ft/min) | 350 (1148) | 400 (1312) |
| fn mm/rev (in/rev) | 0.16 (0.006) with a micro stop every 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) | 0.12 (0.005) with a micro stop every 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) |
| ap mm (inch) | First cut: 4 (0.157) Second cut: 3 (0.118) | First cut: 4 (0.157) Second cut: 3 (0.118) |
| Tool life, pcs | 50 components. Customer needed to stop the production every ten components to remove chips, otherwise chips could block the turret rotation. The process was not secure. | 120 components. Excellent chip control and secure process without production stops. |