Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupP - Steel
Sub-GroupFree Cutting Steel
Tensile Strength350-780 [N/mm^2]
Machinability Range70% - 136%

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Equivalent International Designations for Steel 1108

Standard Name
sae1108
wnr1.0721
din10S20
bs(210M15)
anfor10F1
uniCF10S20
unfF.2121-10S20

Chemical Composition for Steel 1108

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Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Non-alloyed steel 0.26-0.50% Carbon

* Click on the speeds below for higher precision in specific conditions!

ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning305-5951000-1950
Milling190-370620-1210
Parting145-285480-930
Grooving170-335560-1100
Drilling125-240410-790

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 Steel 1108

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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 1108

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"

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