Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupH - Hardened Steel
Sub-GroupN/A
Hardness50.0 HRC
Tensile Strength1590 [N/mm^2]
Machinability Range0% - 0%

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Equivalent International Designations for Material Maraging C250

Standard Name
sae6501, 6512, 6520
unsUNS K92890
anforZ2NKD18.8

Chemical Composition for Material Maraging C250

Element Amount
Iron (Fe)68%
Nickel (Ni)18.5%
Cobalt (Co)7.8%
Molybdenum (Mo)4.8%
Titanium (Ti)0.4%
Aluminum (Al)0.1%
Silicon (Si)0.05%
Manganese (Mn)0.05%
Carbon (C)0.02%
Phosphorus (P)0.005%
Sulfur (S)0.005%

Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Hardened steel

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)

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 Maraging C250

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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 Maraging C250

Learn more about carbide inserts Cutting-Edge Geometry Parameters.

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