General Information for Material Inconel 601
Material Group |
S - Superalloys (Heat resistant and Titanium) |
Sub-Group |
Superalloy |
Hardness |
65.0 HRB |
Tensile Strength |
400 [N/mm^2] |
Machinability Range |
15% - 45% |
Equivalent International Designations for Material Inconel 601
Standard |
Name |
SAE |
5715 |
WNR |
2.4851 |
UNS |
UNS N06601 |
ANFOR |
NC23Fe14A |
Chemical Composition for Material Inconel 601
Element |
Amount |
Nickel (Ni) |
61% |
Iron (Fe) |
14.0% |
Chromium (Cr) |
24% |
Aluminum (Al) |
1.3% |
Manganese (Mn) |
0.5% |
Silicon (Si) |
0.2% |
Carbon (C) |
0.05% |
Sulfur (S) |
0.008% |
Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Heat resistant Ni or Co Based
Application |
Vc (m/min) |
Vc (SFM) |
Turning |
60-180 |
200-590 |
Milling |
45-135 |
150-440 |
Parting |
40-115 |
130-380 |
Grooving |
55-160 |
180-520 |
Drilling |
55-160 |
180-520 |
Important! The speed estimation is given for an ideal situation:
- Most suitable carbide grade
- Stable tool clamping
- Stable workpiece clamping
- Good quality raw material
- A short overhang of the cutting tool.
- Nominal hardness of the material.
- etc.
Recommended Carbide Grades for Material Inconel 601
Grade for Milling (Indexable)
Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Material Inconel 601
Honing Size |
0.02-0.05 mm / 0.001-0.002" |
Rake Angle |
13° -18° |
Land Angle |
Neutral |
Land Width |
0.10-0.20 mm / 0.004-0.008" |
Ground Insert |
Recommended |