Cutting Speeds

Cutting speeds are determined by the cutting tool manufacturers by testing the ________ against each cutting material.

• tool materials

• coolant flow

• machine speed

• workpiece shape

Who provides the recommended cutting speeds?

• Tool users

• Cutting tool manufacturers

• Material suppliers

• Machine operators

What is the cutting speed for Aluminium and Al. Alloys using High Speed Steel in metres/minute?

• 70-100

• 30-50

• 120-150

• 10-20

What is the cutting speed for Aluminium and Al. Alloys using Cemented Carbide in metres/minute?

• Over 350

• 50-100

• 150-200

• 250-300

What is the cutting speed for Aluminium and Al. Alloys using Diamond in metres/minute?

• Up to 700

• Up to 100

• Up to 250

• Up to 400

What is the cutting speed for Brass (free cutting) using High Speed Steel in metres/minute?

• 70-100

• 30-50

• 120-150

• 10-20

What is the cutting speed for Brass (free cutting) using Cemented Carbide in metres/minute?

• 350-500

• 100-150

• 600-800

• 50-75

What is the cutting speed for Brass (free cutting) using Diamond in metres/minute?

• 200

• 50

• 400

• 800

What is the cutting speed for Bronze using High Speed Steel in metres/minute?

• 35-70

• 10-20

• 80-120

• 150-200

What is the cutting speed for Bronze using Cemented Carbide in metres/minute?

• 150-250

• 50-100

• 300-400

• 25-60