Case Study Solutions AccuPort 432 ® Case Study: Industry: Part: Material: Insert: Holder: 3102 Automotive Diesel Engine Front Cover Grey Cast Iron ISO-6149 #8 1C30A-16.2-CI Allied Machine Solution AccuPort432® • 1765 RPM • 300 SFM • 009 IPR Previous Tooling Solid Carbide Port Form Tool • Spot drill • Solid carbide drill • Solid carbide port form tool The Advantages The special AccuPort 432 allowed the customer to replace three tools with one, which significantly decreased the cycle time. Also, the replaceable insert design greatly reduced the large stock of solid carbide tooling. • Increased production capability by 9,000 pieces per year • Reduced labor hours by 2,090 hours • Overall savings of $35,000 per year The Challenge A Tier 1 automotive supplier manufactures a diesel

Join for free to read