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Table 3 Cutting tool properties

From: Machining process parameters optimization using soft computing technique

Material

Molybdenum high velocity steel tools (AISI M2)

Chemical Composition

0.85% c, 6% W, 5% Mo, 4% Cr, 2% V

Hardness

64 Rc

Cutting tool angles

Rake

Clearance

Approach

12°

7°

90°

Cutting speed (m/min)

30

40

50

60

70

80

Feed rate (mm/rev)

1

1.3

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.5

Depth of cut (mm)

0.12

0.14

0.16

0.2

0.24

0.28