Case Study Solutions GEN2 T-A® Case Study: Industry: Part: Material: Holder: Insert: Depth: Diameter: 1112 Mining Driveshaft Alloy Steel 0.7870” 10.0” 451H-20 060602-101 Allied Machine Solution GEN2 T-A • 190 RPM • 39 SFM • 0.008 IPR • 1.52 IPM • Cycle time = 6 min 35 sec • Tool life = 24 holes Previous Tooling Sandvik 880 Drill • 190 RPM • 39 SFM • 0.003 IPR • 0.57 IPM • Cycle time = 17 min 33 sec • Tool life = 10 holes The Advantages The GEN2 T-A achieved the customer’s goals and reduced the machine’s cycle time. • More than doubled the tool life • Reduced cost of production • Total cost savings of $7,084.67 (62.6%) The Challenge The customer is manufacturing large driveshafts for mining equipment made from alloy steel. They are using a Carlton Radial Arm drill with water

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