Case Study Solutions Opening Drill® & Revolution Drill® Case Study: Industry: Part: Material: Item: Item: Depth: Diameter: 6505 Oil & Gas/Petrochemical Fluid Transfer Line Fittings 304 Stainless Steel 5.0” 9.5” OP4-1L-SS2.0 (Opening Drill) R46X35-150L (Revolution Drill) Allied Machine Solution Opening Drill® & Revolution Drill® • 306 RPM • 0.0045 IPR (0.11 mm/rev) • 1.377 IPM (35 mm/min) • Tool life = 8 holes • Cycle time = 14 minutes • Cost per hole = $130.02 Previous Tooling Kennametal IC Drill • 1400 RPM • 0.003 IPR (0.08 mm/rev) • 4.2 IPM (106.7 mm/min) • Tool life = 5 holes • Cycle time = 43 minutes • Cost per hole = $936.13 The Advantages The combination of the Revolution Drill and the Opening Drill eliminated the need for boring bars, which decreased the cycle time.

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