Cutting Tools Software

SmiCut Material Selector

find the closest match for your material

Enter the material you are about to machine. The AI searches the web and matches it to the closest SmiCut Material Category.

SmiCut Material Categories

MATERIAL

Hardness
HB

Tensile Strenght
N/mm²

Steel

Low carbon, C < 0,25%

< 120

< 400

Medium carbon, C < 0,55%

< 200

< 700

High carbon, C < 0,85%

< 250

< 850

Low alloy

< 250

< 850

High alloy

< 350

< 1200

Hardened, HRC < 45

Hardened, HRC < 55

Hardened, HRC < 65

Cast iron

Lamellar graphite

< 150

< 500

Lamellar graphite

< 300

< 1000

Nodular graphite, malleable

< 200

< 700

Nodular graphite, malleable

< 300

< 1000

Stainless steel

Free machining

< 250

< 850

Austenitic

< 250

< 850

Ferritic and austenitic

< 300

< 1000

Titanium

Unalloyed

< 200

< 700

Alloyed

< 270

< 900

Alloyed

< 350

< 1250

Nickel

Unalloyed

< 150

< 500

Alloyed

< 270

< 900

Alloyed

< 350

< 1250

Copper

Unalloyed

< 100

< 350

Brass, bronze

< 200

< 700

High strength bronze

< 470

< 1500

Aluminium

Unalloyed

< 100

< 350

Alloyed, Si < 0,5%

< 150

< 500

Alloyed, Si < 10%

< 200

< 400

Alloyed, Si > 10%

< 120

< 400

Inconel

718

< 370

< 900

Graphite

Instructions

How to Use: Use the result to select the correct material category when checking cutting data in the SmiCut Catalogue or SmiProg. You can also use the result to selecting the most appropriate FourCut carbide grade.

Security Notice: The AI can make mistakes. SmiCut is not responsible for the application of these recommendations in your machining operations. Use this tool at your own risk. If unsure about any material recommendation, please contact us at info@smicut.se.