TOOL:GEN2 T-A® Drilling System

INDUSTRY:Heavy Equipment

Manufacturer

Industry Segment

Heavy Equipment ManufacturerThe customer is manufacturing

Fuel System Components

Existing OpportunityCustomer wanted to:

• Improve Chip formation

• Increase Tool Life

• Save Time and Money

Application Information• Machine: New Britain Multiple Spindle

• Coolant : Oil Based

• Material: 4140

• Part: Fuel System . Components

Previous Process• AMEC Drill Insert 1C22T-1.0150

• Speed & Feed:

– 472 RPM – 125 SFM

– 0.062 IPR – 2.9 IPM

• Diameter: 1.015″

• Depth of hole: 1.000″

• Tool life: 2,200 holes

• Cycle time: 20.7 seconds

AMEC’s Solution• GEN2 T-A® Drill Insert 4C22H-1.015-HE

• Speed & Feed:

– 472 RPM – 125 SFM

– 0.062 IPR – 2.9 IPM

• Diameter: 1.015″

• Depth of hole: 1.0″

• Tool life: 4,375 holes

• Cycle time: 44.19 seconds

COST SAVINGS AMEC HE Std T-A

Insert Cost $ 66.70 $ 52.60

Holder Cost $ 178.65 $ 178.65

Total Initial Tool Cost$ 245.35

$ 231.25

Number of Holes Processed 4375 2200

Cost Per Hole $ 0.015 $ 0.024

Total Tool Cost $ 65.63 $ 52.80

Total Tool Cost Per Holes 10,000

$ 150.00 $ 240.00

Total Cost Savings $ 90.00

% Savings 38%

Results

• Considerably Improved Chip Formation

• Eliminated down time, broken holders

• Lowered cost of production

Total Percentage Savings: 38%