Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupP - Steel
Sub-GroupFree Cutting Steel
Tensile Strength430-740 [N/mm^2]
Machinability170%

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Equivalent International Designations for Steel 12L14

Standard Name
sae12L14
wnr1.0737
din9SMnPb36
ss1926
anforS300Pb
uniCF9SMnPb36
unf12SMnP35

Chemical Composition for Steel 12L14

Element Amount
Manganese (Mn)0.85-1.15%
Sulfur (S)0.26-0.35%
Lead (Pb)0.15-0.35%
Carbon (C)0.15%

Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Steel 12L14

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning635-8552080-2800
Milling395-5301300-1740
Parting305-4101000-1340
Grooving355-4801160-1570
Drilling255-345840-1130

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 12L14

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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 12L14

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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