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Machining the wheelset

1. Train wheel

1. RCMX... indexable insert

Rough turning

  • Tool holder: PSC100-DRGCN-X32
  • Indexable insert: RCMX 3209MOSN-R33 1494
  • Additional clamping via a special clamping claw with indexing system matching the geometries: -R33, -R63, -M23
    - Prevents vibrations & rotation of the indexable insert during machining

→ Fewer insert breakages
→ High process security

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2. RCMX... indexable insert

Finish turning

  • Tool holder: PSC100-DRGCL-X25
  • Indexable insert: RCMX 2507MOSN-R63 CTCP115

Application example:

Component: train wheel
Material: R7
Machine: vertical turning machine

Cutting data:

vc: 220 m/min
f: 1 mm/rev
ap: 2 mm
Cooling: Emulsion

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3. SNMM... indexable insert

Producing the centre hole

  • Tool holder: PSC100-DSKNR-2
  • Indexable insert: SNMM 250724SN-R88 CTCP115

Application example:

Component: train wheel
Material: R7
Machine: vertical turning machine

Cutting data:

vc: 150 m/min
f: 1.0 mm/rev
ap: 7.0 mm
Cooling: Emulsion

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Application example: rough turning (1)

Workpiece: train wheel 
Material: R7
Indexable insert: RCMX 3209MOSN-R33
Application: turning
Grade: 1494

Cutting data Competitor CERATIZIT
Grade   1494
vc (m/min) 130 130
f (mm/rev) 0.9 - 1.3 0.9 - 1.4
ap (mm) 4 - 8 4 - 8
Tool life 1 2



2. Bogie

1. KUB Pentron indexable insert drill

Mounting holes > Ø 13 mm with indexable insert drills

  • Universal, PVD-coated CTPP430 grade for machining all materials
  • 4 cutting edges per indexable insert
  • Identical inner and outer inserts
  • Optimum dimensional accuracy, even under the most difficult drilling conditions

KUB Pentron indexable insert drill

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2. MaxiMill 211 – shoulder milling system

Shoulder- and slot milling

  • Extensive range for every application
  • Reliable and smooth cut thanks to the special cutting edge shape, particularly for plunge milling
  • Irregular pitch for smooth cutting

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3. MaxiMill 273 – face milling cutter

Face milling

  • High process security → even for unmanned production
  • Cutting depth up to 3.5 mm
  • 16 cutting edges per indexable insert
  • Masterfinish geometry → for outstanding surface quality

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4. WPC-Uni – high-performance twist drill

Mounting holes < Ø 13 mm with solid carbide high-performance drills

  • Extensive standard range
  • 3xD, 5xD, 8xD, 12xD
  • High-performance TiAlN multilayer coating
  • Outstanding tool life
  • Excellent price-performance ratio

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3. Train axle

1. SNMM... indexable insert

Rough turning

  • Tool holder: PSBNR 4040 S25-T
  • Indexable insert: SNMM 250932SN-R88 CTCP125

Application example:

  • Component: Train axle
  • Material: 25CrMo4
  • Machine: Lathe
  • Cutting data:
    vc: 160 m/min
    f: 1.1 mm/rev
    ap: 3 - 6 mm
    Cooling: Emulsion
Cutting data Competitor CERATIZIT
Grade   CTCP125
vc (m/min) 160 160
f (mm/rev) 0.8 0.8
ap (mm) 6 6
Tool life 35 48



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2. SNMG... indexable insert

Finish turning

  • Tool holder: PSBNL 3232 P15-T
  • Indexable insert: SNMG 150612EN-M70 CTCP125

Application example:

  • Component: Train axle
  • Material: 25CrMo4
  • Machine: Lathe
  • Cutting data:
    vc: 220 m/min
    f: 0.5 mm/rev
    ap: 1 mm
    Cooling: Emulsion

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