Case Study Solutions Revolution Drill® Case Study: Industry: Part: Material: Insert: Holder: Depth: Diameter: 6010 Automotive Torque Converter Spacers 1045 1.9" (48.3mm) 3" (76.2mm) R34X22-150L OP-05T308-H Allied Machine Solution Revolution Drill® • 900 RPM • 0.0035 IPR (0.09 mm/rev) • 3.15 IPM (80 mm/min) • Cycle time = 60 seconds • Tool life = 600 holes Previous Tooling Kennametal special diameter IC drill • 500 RPM • 0.003 IPR (0.08 mm/rev) • 1.5 IPM (38.1 mm/min) • Cycle time = 120 seconds • Tool life = 300 holes The Advantages The Revolution Drill met the customer’s needs and provided twice as many drilled holes in half the time. • Doubled the tool life • Cut the cycle time in half • Reduced cost per hole from $2.14 to $0.98 • Total cost savings = 54.38% The Challenge

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