| General Information: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material Group | N - Non-Ferrous (Aluminum, Brass, Plastic) | |
| Sub-Group | N/A | |
| Tensile Strength | 450 [N/mm^2] | |
| Machinability Range | 100% - 170% | |
Equivalent International Designations for Aluminium 8090
| Standard | Name |
|---|
Chemical Composition for Aluminium 8090
| Element | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lithium (Li) | 2.20-2.70% |
| Copper (Cu) | 1.00-1.60% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.60-1.30% |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.25% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.2% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.1% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.1% |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.1% |
| Aluminum (Al) | rem% |
Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Aluminium, alloyed >12% Si & Li alloys
* Click on the speeds below for higher precision in specific conditions!
| Application | Vc (m/min) | Vc (SFM) |
|---|---|---|
| Turning | 220-380 | 720-1250 |
| Milling | 280-470 | 920-1540 |
| Parting | 150-250 | 490-820 |
| Grooving | 185-315 | 610-1030 |
| Drilling | 95-155 | 310-510 |
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
Or use our Speed and Feed Calculator
Recommended Carbide Grades for Aluminium 8090
* If you do nott understand the below table? Read This Explanation to make the most out of it!
Grade for Turning
Grade for Parting Off
Grade for Grooving
Grade for Milling (Indexable)
Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Aluminium 8090
| 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.
