RCMT 0602 M0 Grade FM324 #FM Carbide

RCMT 0602, grade FM324 — positive round turning insert.

Round indexable insert, ISO designation RCMT 0602. FM324 is a PVD grade — universal multi-purpose grade for mid and low cutting speeds — low-carbon and alloyed steel, stainless, cast iron, Inconel and titanium alloys.

Specifications

• Insert designation (ISO): RCMT 0602
• Insert shape: round (R)
• Clearance angle: 7° (C)
• Tolerance class: M
• Insert type: T — with hole, countersunk one side, chipbreaker one side
• Grade: FM324
• Coating: PVD
• ISO application range: P10–P30 · M05–M25 · S05–S25 · H20–H40
• Cutting speed, non-alloy steel: 390–820 SFM (120–250 m/min)
• Cutting speed, low-alloy steel: 230–750 SFM (70–230 m/min)
• Cutting speed, high-alloy steel: 230–590 SFM (70–180 m/min)
• Cutting speed, ferritic & martensitic stainless: 200–590 SFM (60–180 m/min)
• Cutting speed, austenitic stainless: 200–490 SFM (60–150 m/min)
• Cutting speed, grey cast iron: 200–520 SFM (60–160 m/min)
• Cutting speed, nodular cast iron: 200–390 SFM (60–120 m/min)
• Cutting speed, titanium & super-alloys: 110–200 SFM (35–60 m/min)
• Cutting speed, hardened material: 130–260 SFM (40–80 m/min)

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