Z-Carb HPR

Series Z5C

Material

Stainless Steel - 304

Part Type

Components

SGS Product

1/2” Dia, 5 Flute, Corner Radius End Mill

Competitor Product

0.5000” Dia. 5 Flute End Mill

Application

Milling: Semi-Rough / Profiling

SGS Tool Information

0.5000” Cutting Dia.
1.2500” Length of Cut
3.2500” Overall Length
AlTiN (Ti-NAMITE-A) Coating

EDP:

37195

Goal

The customer was seeking an end mill to reduce cycle time while increasing tool life.

Strategy

SGS recommended testing a Z-Carb HPR with a larger radial stepover. By running at 25% radial engagement, the customer achieved improved tool life and stable cutting performance while enabling faster material removal.

Result

The implementation of the Z-Carb HPR resulted in a 87% reduction in required cycle time. Total cost per part was reduced by 62%, and total machining costs were reduced by 87%.Overall, the customer achieved a total cost reduction of 62%, generating annual savings of more than $22,000.

Total Cost Savings

$22,093

Machining Cycle Time

87%

Total Cost Per Part

62%

Total Machining Cost

87%

Tools	Cutting Dia (DC)	RPM	SFM	IPM	IPR	Radial Depth (AE)	Axial Depth (AP)	Coolant
SGS Z-Carb-HPR (5-Flute)	0.5000″	2579	338	31.08	0.0121	0.1250″	1.0000″	Flood
Competitor (5-Flute)	0.5000″	2300	301	23.00	0.0100	0.0200″	1.0000″	Flood

Machining Cycle Time

87%

Total Cost Per Part

62%

Total Machining Cost