General Information for Steel A516G60
Material Group |
P-Steel |
Sub-Grou |
Carbon Steel |
Tensile Strengt |
[N/mm^2] |
Machinability |
55% - 80% |
Equivalent International Designations for Steel A516G60
Standard |
Name |
DIN |
P265GH |
ANFOR |
E24-2 |
Chemical Composition for Steel A516G60
Element |
Amount |
Manganese (Mn) |
1.4% |
Silicon (Si) |
0.1-0.35% |
Carbon (C) |
0.2% |
Phosphorus (P) |
0.05% |
Sulfur (S) |
0.05% |
Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Non-alloyed steel 0.26-0.50% Carbon
Application |
Vc (m/min) |
Vc (SFM) |
Turning |
240-350 |
790-1150 |
Milling |
150-220 |
490-720 |
Parting |
115-170 |
380-560 |
Grooving |
135-195 |
440-640 |
Drilling |
95-140 |
310-460 |
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.
Recommended Carbide Grades for Steel A516G60
Grade for Milling (Indexable)
Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Steel A516G60
Honing Siz |
0.05-0.08 mm / 0.002-0.003" |
Rake Angl |
11° -13° |
Land Angl |
Positive |
Land Widt |
0.20-0.30 mm / 0.008-0.012" |