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PCD Machining Guidelines
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Workpiece Materials Speed: Vc
(m/min)
Feed: f
(m/min)
DOC: ap
(max) (mm)
F05 AMX M10 C30X
Aluminum Alloys
<12% Si 1000 - 3000 0.1 - 0.4 5  
>12% Si 200-600 0.1 - 0.4 0.5    
Metal Matrix Composites (MMC)
  150 - 600 0.1 - 0.4 0.5     
Copper Alloys
Brass 600 - 2000 0.05 - 0.4 1.5        
Hard Plastics
  1000 - 7000 0.1 - 0.7  2.5    
Carbon Firber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
  500 - 2000 0.05 - 0.4 4  
Sintered Tungsten Carbide
 < 18% Co 40 - 80 0.05 - 0.2 0.5      
Precious Metals
100 - 500 0.05 - 0.4 1.5-    

 General Machining
 Optimal Tool Life
 Optimal Surface Finish

Guidelines:
The main factors influencing the selection of PCD grades include a combination of considerations:  workpiece material, operation type, machining parameters, surface finish requirements, and tool geometry. 
Machining parameters are indicated in general ranges as a starting guideline.
Technical support is available and is recommended for application optimization.

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