Case Study Solutions Revolution Drill® Case Study: Industry: Part: Material: Insert: Holder: Depth: Diameter: 6012 Heavy Equipment Turrets A36 Structural Steel 2.1" (53.34mm) 2.5" (63.5mm) R36X22-150L OP-05T308-H Allied Machine Solution Revolution Drill® • 825 RPM • .003 IPR (0.076mm/rev) • 2.475 IPM (62.87 mm/min) • Tool life = 22 holes • Cycle time = 1 minute • Cost per part = $4.54 Previous Tooling HSS Twist Drill & Komet Twin Bore Tool • 100 RPM • .010 IPR (0.25 mm/rev) • 1.0 IPM ( 25.4 mm/min) • Tool life = 15 holes • Cycle time = 5 minutes • Cost per part = $10.71 The Advantages The Revolution Drill accomplished the cusomer’s needs by reducing cycle time and increasing tool life. • Reduced cost per hole from $10.71 to $4.54 • Decreased cycle time by 80% • Total cost

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