Case Studies: Brake Caliper
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Material: Nodular cast iron (SMG 13)
Coolant: Water soluble oil
Operation: Milling brake pad location (direct plunging with radius R = 5 mm)
Criterion: Flatness, squareness and surface finish
Fixturing: Hydraulic clamping fixture
Tool: R335.25-282-18-60
Insert 1: LNHQ140750 TN4-M11, MP2500
Cutting Data:
| | vc | fz | ap | z | k |
| Metric | 120 m/min | 0.08 mm/tooth | 3 to 18 mm | 20 | 10 |
| Inch | 395 sf/min | 0.003"/tooth | 0.118 to 0.709" | 20 | 10 |
Results:
- Tool life = 18000 pcs.
- 35% increase to tool life.
SECO FEEDMAX™ CHAMFER DRILL
Material: Nodular cast iron (SMG 13)
Coolant: Water soluble oil
Operation: Drilling and chamfering fastening holes
Criterion: Tool life
Fixturing: Hydraulic clamping fixture
Tool: SD245A-C45-9.5-40-14R1
Insert 1: None
Cutting Data:
| | vc | f | ap | z |
| Metric | 120 m/min | 0.35 mm/rev | 18 mm | 2 |
| Inch | 395 sf/min | 0.014"/rev | 0.709" | 2 |
Results:
- Tool life = 6000 holes
- Increase to tool life in holes featuring an irregular exit.
