Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupN - Non-Ferrous (Aluminum, Brass, Plastic)
Sub-GroupN/A
Tensile Strength430 [N/mm^2]
Machinability200%

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Equivalent International Designations for Aluminium 2014

Standard Name
sae2017
wnr3.1255
dinAlCuSiMn
bsH15
anforA-U4SG
uni3581

Chemical Composition for Aluminium 2014

Element Amount
Copper (Cu)3.9~5.0%
Silicon (Si)0.5~1.2%
Manganese (Mn)0.4~1.2%
Iron (Fe)0.7%
Magnesium (Mg)0.2~0.8%
Zinc (Zn)0.25%
Titanium (Ti)0.15%
Chromium (Cr)0.1%
Aluminum (Al)rem%

Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Aluminium 2014

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning380-5101250-1670
Milling470-6401540-2100
Parting250-340820-1120
Grooving315-4251030-1390
Drilling155-215510-710

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 Aluminium 2014

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Grade for Turning

Grade for Parting Off

Grade for Grooving

Grade for Milling (Indexable)

Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Aluminium 2014

Honing Size:0.00-0.01 mm / 0.000-0.000"
Rake Angle:15° -25°
Land Angle:Positive
Land Width:0.05-0.10 mm / 0.002-0.004"
Ground Insert:Highly Recommended
Polished top:Recommended

Learn more about carbide inserts Cutting-Edge Geometry Parameters.

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