S-Carb

Series 43CR

Material

Aluminum Alloy - 6061

Part Type

Aluminum Rails

SGS Product

1/2” Dia, 3 Flute, Corner Radius End Mill

Competitor Product

0.5000” Dia. 3 Flute End Mill

Application

Milling: Heavy Roughing

SGS Tool Information

0.5000” Cutting Dia.
1.0000” Length of Cut
3.0000” Overall Length
TIB2 (Ti-NAMITE-B) Coating

EDP:

35694

Goal

This manufacturer was interested in an end mill capable of decreasing cycle time while increasing tool life, part quality and finish.

Strategy

Using the S-Carb at recommended APEX rates allowed the part to be produced faster with reduced machine stress, while improving part quality, shortening cycle time, and increasing tool life.

Result

The implementation of the S-Carb resulted in a 39% reduction in required cycle time. Tool changing costs were reduced by 40%, and total new tool costs were reduced by 32%. Overall, the customer generated an annual savings of more than $9,300.

Total Cost Savings

$9,334

Machining Cycle Time

39%

Tool Change Cost

40%

New Tool Cost

32%

Tools	Cutting Dia (DC)	RPM	SFM	IPM	IPR	Radial Depth (AE)	Axial Depth (AP)	Coolant
SGS S-Carb (3-Flute)	0.5000″	4900	642	69.97	0.0143	0.4000″	0.5000″	Flood
Competitor (3-Flute)	0.5000″	4900	642	44.98	0.0092	0.4000″	0.5000″	Flood

Machining Cycle Time

39%

Tool Change Cost

40%

New Tool Cost