Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupM - Stainless Steel
Sub-GroupPH Stainless Steel
Tensile Strength<1560 [N/mm^2]
Machinability Range40% - 50%

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Equivalent International Designations for Material 17-7PH

Standard Name
sae177PH
wnr1.4568/1.4504
dinX7CrNiAl17.7
bs316S111
anforZ8CNA17.07
uniX2CrNiMo17 12

Chemical Composition for Material 17-7PH

Element Amount
Chromium (Cr)17%
Nickel (Ni)7%
Silicon (Si)0.50%
Manganese (Mn)0.50%
Carbon (C)0.05%
Phosphorus (P)0.02%
Sulfur (S)0.02%

Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Stainless steel - Precipitation Hardening

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning175-220570-720
Milling110-140360-460
Parting70-90230-300
Grooving105-130340-430
Drilling50-65160-210

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.
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Recommended Carbide Grades for Material 17-7PH

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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 17-7PH

Honing Size:0.03-0.05 mm / 0.001-0.002"
Rake Angle:9° -11°
Land Angle:Positive
Land Width:0.20-0.30 mm / 0.008-0.012"

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