Case Study
GEN2 T-A, Automotive
Case Study Solutions GEN2 T-A® Case Study: Industry: Part: Material: Holder: Insert: Depth: Diameter: 1109 Automotive Master Brake Cylinder Aluminum Die Cast 0.8559” 3.937 ” 4C21N-.8559 Laser Clad Holder Allied Machine Solution GEN2 T-A • 4463 RPM • 0.015 IPR • Cycle time = 3.53 seconds • Tool life = 12,000 holes Previous Tooling Solid Carbide Drill • 4463 RPM • 0.010 IPR • Cycle time = 5.29 seconds • Tool life = 10,000 holes (with 6 regrinds per tool) The Advantages The GEN2 T-A product not only maintained the quality of the hole size and straightness, but it also achieved optimal chip control at a high feed rate. • Reduced cutting forces and increased tool life from 10,000 holes to 12,000 holes • Reduced cycle time from 5.29 seconds to 3.53 seconds • Total savings of $11,55