Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupP - Steel
Sub-GroupFree Cutting Steel
Tensile Strength410-710 [N/mm^2]
Machinability136%

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Equivalent International Designations for Steel 1213

Standard Name
sae1213
wnr1.0715
din9SMn28
bs230M07
ss1912
anforS250
uniCF9SMn28
unf11SMn28
js1SUM22

Chemical Composition for Steel 1213

Element Amount
Manganese (Mn)0.70-1.00%
Sulfur (S).24-.33%
Carbon (C)0.13%
Phosphorus (P).07-.12%

Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Steel 1213

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning505-6851660-2250
Milling315-4251030-1390
Parting245-330800-1080
Grooving285-385930-1260
Drilling205-275670-900

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 1213

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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 1213

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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