High-speed machining of martensitic stainless steel using PcBN

Abstract

The performance of PcBN cutting tool during its application in the mass production of components made from AISI 440B stainless steel has been considered. The experimental tests have been performed at cutting speed ranging between 350–500 m/min at dry cutting conditions. The machining operations that have been explored included facing, turning, grooving and boring and the 3D topography of the machined surface are presented. The results show that good surface finish similar to grinding and dimensional accuracy can be achieved with PcBN tools.