Case Study Solutions ASC 320® Case Study: Industry: Part: Material: Item: 3015 Automotive Valves and Pressure Connectors Free Machining Steel 335M8800A21M Allied Machine Solution ASC 320® (3.5xD) • 3300 RPM • 0.008 IPR • 26.4 IPM • Tool life = 21,000 holes • Cycle time = 1 minute and 50 seconds Previous Tooling Iscar Carbide Drill (8.8 mm) • 2036 RPM • 0.006 IPR • 12.21 IPM • Tool life = 11,000 holes • Cycle time = 3 minutes and 4 seconds The Advantages The ASC 320 reduced cycle time and increased tool life. Ultimately, the customer purchased an additional hydromat machine for the increased orders they received. • Decreased cycle time by 40% • Increased tool life by 90.9% • Annual cost-per-hole savings = $11,932.12 The Challenge A machine shop uses screw and rotary transfer

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