Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupP - Steel
Sub-GroupHigh Carbon Steel
Tensile Strength850 [N/mm^2]
Machinability Range45% - 55%

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Equivalent International Designations for Steel 57NiCrMoV77

Standard Name
wnr1.2744
din57NiCrMoV77

Chemical Composition for Steel 57NiCrMoV77

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Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Non-alloyed steel 0.51-1.0% Carbon

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning195-240640-790
Milling120-150390-490
Parting95-115310-380
Grooving110-135360-440
Drilling80-95260-310

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 Steel 57NiCrMoV77

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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 57NiCrMoV77

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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