Aerospace Customer Saved $67,009 with the MEC Milling

CUSTOMER SUCCESS

MEC Milling

Material

Aluminum Non-Ferrous

Part Type

Frame

Application

Milling: Heavy Roughing

Machine Type

vertical machining center

Kyocera Holder

MEC0750S75011T

EDP:

OTM87645

Kyocera Insert

BDMT11T331ERJT

EDP:

TLT00046

Existing Product

0.6250” Dia. 2-Flute End Mill

Goal

An aerospace parts manufacturer needed to improve productivity in a roughing operation on an aluminum frame component, reducing total machining cost without sacrificing tool life.

Strategy

The previous tool was limited by a conservative feed rate that capped material removal. Kyocera engineers recommended the MEC Milling system, a 90-degree end mill paired with the PR1825 grade, engineered to run heavier feeds and deliver a higher metal removal rate in aluminum while doubling tool life.

Result

The implementation of the MEC Milling system delivered a 123% increase in material removal rate, a 100% increase in tool life, and a 67% reduction in cycle time. The customer saved more than $67,000 annually.

Total Cost Savings

$67,009

Tool Life (pcs/ edge)

100%

Tool Running Cost

59%

Total Cost Per Part

67%

Tools	Cutting Dia (DC)	SFM	IPM	Radial Depth (AE)	Axial Depth (AP)	Coolant
Kyocera (MEC)	0.6250”	1,100	20.17	0.2000”	0.0600”	External coolant
Competitor (2-Flute)	0.6250”	1,100	20.17	0.2000”	0.0600”	External coolant

Tool Life (pcs/ edge)

100%

Tool Running Cost

59%

Total Cost Per Part