Case Study Solutions ASC 320® Case Study: Industry: Part: Material: Item: Depth: Diameter: 3009 Military/Defense Large Ring for Military Tanks Stainless Steel 0.5312" 5.0" deep hole 390E05312A21M Allied Machine Solution ASC 320® • 135 SFM • 971 RPM • 0.006 IPR • 5.82 IPM • Cycle time = 51.5 seconds • Tool life = 228 holes Previous Tooling Greenfield 17/32" • 60 SFM • 431 RPM • 0.008 IPR • 3.45 IPM • Cycle time = 10 minutes and 8.4 seconds • Tool life = 4 holes The Advantages The ASC 320 drill increased the tool life, reduced the cycle time, and produced a superior hole quality while lowering the overall cost of production. • Total cost savings = $43,150.40 or 91.7% • Increased tool life by 56% The Challenge A contract machine shop that specializes in turning and drilling i

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