Series 103

Material

Aluminum Alloy - 6061

Part Type

Mold

SGS Product

#19, 150 Degree Point, Solid Carbide Drill

Competitor Product

0.1660” Dia. 1 Flute Drill

Application

Drilling

SGS Tool Information

0.1660” Cutting Dia.
1.2969” Usable Length
1.6250” Flute Length
Bright/Uncoated Coating

EDP:

53019

Goal

Due to a production volume increase, this manufacturer was interested in an drill capable of reducing cycle time.

Strategy

Upon recommendation of the Series 103 General Application Drill, the customer reduced cycle time in half by operating at higher surface speeds and eliminating the need for peck drilling.

Result

The implementation of the Series 103 resulted in a 50% reduction in required cycle time. Total cost per part were reduced by 50%, and total machining costs were reduced by 50%.Overall, the customer achieved a total cost reduction of 50%, generating annual savings of more than $16,000.

Total Cost Savings

$16,638

Machining Cycle Time

50%

Cost Per Part

50%

Total Machining Cost

50%

Tools	Cutting Dia (DC)	RPM	SFM	IPM	IPR	Axial Depth (AP)	Coolant
Series 103 (1-Flute)	0.1660″	11276	490	51.87	0.0046	0.7500″	Flood
Competitor (1-Flute)	0.1660″	5753	250	23.01	0.0040	0.7500″	Flood

Machining Cycle Time

50%

Cost Per Part

50%

Total Machining Cost