Investigating the influence of cutting speed on the tool life of a cutting insert while cutting DIN 1.4301 steel

Abstract

The main aim of this paper is to assess the tool life T = f(vc) during the dry turning of 1.4301 austenitic stainless steel with a CNMG 120408 coated carbide cutting insert. Experimental tests of the selected material were realized in an Aero Turn BT-380 CNC machine tool with a Fanuc 21i TB control system. The effect of the applied cutting parameters on the surface finish, tool wear, tool life and surface roughness were investigated during the realized experiments. The aim of the present paper is to focus scientific research on the impact of the various cutting speeds during the outer longitudinal turning. The presented approach and results will be helpful for understanding the machinability of 1.4301 austenitic stainless steel during dry turning. This paper, together with the achieved results, is a basis to optimize the performance of the machining (i.e., turning) of austenitic stainless steel 1.4301 used for special industrial applications with their dominant functional areas.