What are the Benefits of Machining with Ceramic Turning or ...
On average, when machining HRSA's with ceramics the in-cut time is between 5–8 minutes for turning and 3–5 minutes for milling. The metal removal rates are far greater than carbide with up to a hour cut time. Al2O3 (commonly known as a white ceramic) is suitable for both roughing and finishing applications for turning & milling cast iron.