Automotive Customer Saved $26,653 with the Hi-PerCarb 143M-S Drill

CUSTOMER SUCCESS

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K - Cast Iron

Hi-PerCarb 143M-S

Series 143

Material

Cast Iron - Ni-Resist

Part Type

Turbo Housing

SGS Product

6.80mm Dia, 136 Degree Point, Solid Carbide Drill

Competitor Product

0.2677” Dia. 1 Flute Drill

Application

Drilling

SGS Tool Information

0.2677” Cutting Dia.
1.6929” Usable Length
2.0866” Flute Length
AlTiN (Ti-NAMITE-A) Coating

EDP:

Goal

This manufacturer was interested in decreasing tool costs and increasing tool life.

Strategy

The 143M-S delivered double the tool life while reducing overall tooling cost, providing a clear performance and value advantage. The customer was highly satisfied with the results and is moving forward with full production implementation.

Result

The implementation of the Series 143 M-S resulted in a 54% reduction in the number of tools required. Tool change costs decreased by 54%, and new tool costs were reduced by 80%. Overall, the customer achieved a total cost reduction of 16%, generating annual savings of more than $26,000.
Total Cost Savings
$26,653
Tools Required

54%

Tool Change Cost

54%

New Tool Cost

80%

Tools Cutting Dia (DC) RPM SFM IPM IPR Axial Depth (AP) Coolant
SGS Hi-PerCarb 143M-S (1-Flute)
0.2677″
2000
140
12.00
0.0060
0.2677″
Coolant Through
Competitor (1-Flute)
0.2677″
2000
140
12.00
0.0060
0.2677″
Coolant Through
Tools Required

54%

Tool Change Cost

54%

New Tool Cost

80%

Total New Tool Cost