Turning EN30 B

[jph1]

I am turning some EN30B on a swiss type lathe but am having no end of trouble with swarf tangling around the component and tools can any body help me please?

 

[TINkKEr]

MAKE SURE CONSTANT SURFACE SPEED IS ACTIVE, AND ALSO LOOK AT ALTERNATE CHIP BREAKERS.

JOHN

 

[TVP]

This grade will definitely be problematic, especially if the S content is low. You should work with your tool supplier to get the most favorable chip breaking features.