General Engineering Customer Saved $11,281 with the Hi-PerCarb 146U Flat Bottom Drill

CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Hi-PerCarb 146U

Series 146U

Material

Cast Iron - ADI

Part Type

Tractor Housing

SGS Product

16.00mm Dia, 180 Degree Point, Solid Carbide Drill

Competitor Product

0.6300” Dia. 4 Flute Drill

Application

Drilling

SGS Tool Information

0.6300” Cutting Dia.
1.9291” Usable Length
2.8346” Flute Length
TX (Ti-NAMITE-X) Coating

EDP:

67806

Goal

This tractor manufacturer was interested in decreasing cycle time and increasing tool life.

Strategy

This particular part required (6) 1.500” deep holes with a clean, flat bottom. The manufacturer had been using a modified 4 flute endmill and a drill cycle that included 2 pecks within the cycle. The SGS application engineer recommended a 146U Flat Bottom Drill instead.

Result

The implementation of the Hi-PerCarb 146U resulted in a 43% reduction in thenumber of tools required. Cycle time reduced by 32%, and total machining costs were reduced by 67%. Overall, the customer achieved a total cost reduction of 11%, generating annual savings of more than $11,000.

Total Cost Savings

$11,281

Tools Required

43%

Machining Cycle Time

32%

Total Machining Cost

67%

Tools	Cutting Dia (DC)	RPM	SFM	IPM	IPR	Axial Depth (AP)	Coolant
SGS Hi-PerCarb 146U (1-Flute)	0.6300″	804	133	6.59	0.0082	9.0000″	Air Blast
Competitor (4-Flute)	0.6300″	1200	198	4.51	0.0038	9.0000″	Air Blast

Tools Required

43%

Machining Cycle Time

32%

Total Machining Cost