[fa icon="plus-square"] What are some parameters for lathe turning?
Tool Geometry: 0-5 degree negative back rake, 5 degree side rake, .030"
  • Tool Material: Tungsten Carbide (C-5 Class or better)
  • Tool Setting: Slightly below center
  • Depth of Cut: .050" to .100"
  • Feed: .003" to .012" per revolution
  • Cutting Speed: 35 sfm
  • Coolant: None
[fa icon="plus-square"] What are some parameters for milling?
Tool Material & Type: Solid or brazed insert cutters - Use High Speed Steel/Cobalt or Tungsten Carbide with a tool geometry of a general purpose type.  For Indexable Insert Cutters: Use Tungsten Carbide (C-5 Class or better) Tool geometry should be a double negative rake with a large lead angle.
  • Depth of Cut: .010" to .050"
  • Feed: .003" to .012" per cutting edge per revolution
  • Cutting Speed: 35 sfm
  • Coolant: None
[fa icon="plus-square"] What is the heat treat cycle?

The chart below defines the heat treat cycle by grade: