Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupP - Steel
Sub-GroupFree Cutting Steel
Tensile Strength510-740 [N/mm^2]
Machinability70%

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Equivalent International Designations for Steel 1140

Standard Name
sae1140
wnr1.0726
din35S20
bs212M36
ss1957
anfor35MF4
unfF210G

Chemical Composition for Steel 1140

Element Amount
Manganese (Mn).70-1.00%
Carbon (C).37-.44%
Sulfur (S).08-.13%
Phosphorus (P)0.03%

Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Steel 1140

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning260-355850-1160
Milling160-220520-720
Parting125-170410-560
Grooving145-200480-660
Drilling105-140340-460

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.
Click on the speeds in the above table to get better precision for specific parameters
Or use our Speed and Feed Calculator


Recommended Carbide Grades for Steel 1140

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Grade for Turning

Grade for Parting Off

Grade for Grooving

Grade for Milling (Indexable)

Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Steel 1140

Honing Size:0.05-0.08 mm / 0.002-0.003"
Rake Angle:11° -13°
Land Angle:Positive
Land Width:0.20-0.30 mm / 0.008-0.012"

Learn more about carbide inserts Cutting-Edge Geometry Parameters.

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