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Component: Surface plate
Machine Tool: Granite
Material: Centre Lathe
Operation: Facing
Depth of Cut: Typically 0.5 mm (0.02”)
Insert: RNMN 090300F DR-PCD
Surface Speed: 60 m/min (200 ft/min)
Feed Rate: 0.1 mm/rev (0.004”/rev)
Surface Finish: N/A
Tool Life: 15 minutes contact
Comments: Good enough to go to lapping