Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupS - Superalloys (Heat resistant and Titanium)
Sub-GroupSuperalloy
Hardness90.0 HB
Tensile Strength350 [N/mm^2]
Machinability Range25% - 50%

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Equivalent International Designations for Material Invar 42

Standard Name
saeASTM F30

Chemical Composition for Material Invar 42

Element Amount
Iron (Fe)58%
Nickel (Ni)41%
Chromium (Cr)0.2%
Manganese (Mn)0.2%
Carbon (C)0.01%
Phosphorus (P)0.01%
Sulfur (S)0.007%
Cobalt (Co)0%
Aluminum (Al)0.001%

Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Heat resistant Fe Based

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning100-200330-660
Milling75-150250-490
Parting65-125210-410
Grooving90-175300-570
Drilling90-175300-570

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
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Recommended Carbide Grades for Material Invar 42

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Grade for Turning

Grade for Parting Off

Grade for Grooving

Grade for Milling (Indexable)

Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Material Invar 42

Honing Size:0.02-0.05 mm / 0.001-0.002"
Rake Angle:13° -18°
Land Angle:Neutral
Land Width:0.10-0.20 mm / 0.004-0.008"
Ground Insert:Recommended

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