Machining DataSheet for

General Information:
Material GroupS - Superalloys (Heat resistant and Titanium)
Sub-GroupTitanium alloy
Tensile Strength [N/mm^2]
Machinability Range15% - 30%

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Equivalent International Designations for Material Ti-6Al-4V MIL (HT)

Standard Name
sae4906, 4920, 4928,
dinTiAl6V4
unsUNS R56400
bsTA10 TA11 TA12
anforT.A6V;AIR:9183

Chemical Composition for Material Ti-6Al-4V MIL (HT)

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Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Titanium alloys

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ApplicationVc (m/min)Vc (SFM)
Turning60-120200-390
Milling45-90150-300
Parting40-75130-250
Grooving55-105180-340
Drilling55-105180-340

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 Ti-6Al-4V MIL (HT)

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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 Ti-6Al-4V MIL (HT)

Honing Size:0.02-0.05 mm / 0.001-0.002"
Rake Angle:13° -18°
Land Angle:Neutral
Land Width:0.10-0.20 mm / 0.004-0.008"
Ground Insert:Recommended

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