Hi-PerCarb 146U

Series 146U

Material

Stainless Steel - 17-4

Part Type

Ball Screw Housing

SGS Product

1/8” Dia, 180 Degree Point, Solid Carbide Drill

Competitor Product

0.1250” Dia. 2 Flute Drill

Application

Drilling

SGS Tool Information

0.1250” Cutting Dia.
0.4144” Usable Length
0.5512” Flute Length
TX (Ti-NAMITE-X) Coating

EDP:

58800

Goal

An aerospace parts manufacturer sought a tooling solution that would reduce cycle time and lower overall tool costs.

Strategy

The customer previously relied on an end mill and a drill to machine a curved hole. By implementing the 146U Flat Bottom Drill, SGS application engineers eliminated the need for the end mill, streamlining the process and improving overall machining efficiency.

Result

Implementation of the 146U Flat Bottom Drill led to a 87% reduction in cycle time. Total machining costs decreased by 87%, and cost per part was reduced by 75%. Overall, the customer achieved a 12% total cost reduction, resulting in annual savings exceeding $2,000.

Total Cost Savings

$2,042

Cycle Time

87%

New Tool Cost

87%

Cost Per Part

75%

Tools	Cutting Dia (DC)	RPM	SFM	IPM	IPR	Radial Depth (AE)	Axial Depth (AP)	Coolant
Hi-PerCarb 146U (2-Flute)	0.1250″	3500	115	7.84	0.0022	N/A	0.2000″	Flood
Competitor (2-Flute)	0.1250″	4100	134	20.99	0.0051	N/A	0.2000″	Flood

Cycle Time

87%

New Tool Cost

87%

Cost Per Part