TOOL: GEN2 T-A

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TOOLGEN2 T-A Drilling System
INDUSTRY Heavy Equipment Manufacturer
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Industry Segment

• Heavy Equipment Manufacturer
• The customer is manufacturing
• Fuel System Components

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Existing Opportunity

• Customer wanted to
• Improve Chip formation
• Increase Tool Life
• Save Time and Money

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Application Information

• Machine New Britain Multiple Spindle
• Coolant Oil Based
• Material 4140
• Part Fuel System
  . Components

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Previous Process

• AMEC Drill Insert 1C22T-1.0150
• Speed Feed
• 472 RPM 125 SFM
• 0.062 IPR 2.9 IPM
• Diameter 1.015?
• Depth of hole 1.000?
• Tool life 2,200 holes
• Cycle time 20.7 seconds

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AMECs Solution

• GEN2 T-A Drill Insert 4C22H-1.015-HE
• Speed Feed
• 472 RPM 125 SFM
• 0.062 IPR 2.9 IPM
• Diameter 1.015?
• Depth of hole 1.0?
• Tool life 4,375 holes
• Cycle time 44.19 seconds

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COST SAVINGS AMEC HE Std T-A
Insert Cost 66.70 52.60
Holder Cost 178.65 178.65
Total Initial Tool Cost 245.35 231.25
Number of Holes Processed 4375 2200 4375 2200
Cost Per Hole 0.015 0.024
Total Tool Cost 65.63 52.80
Total Tool Cost Per Holes 10,000 150.00 240.00
Total Cost Savings 90.00
Savings 38
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Results

• Considerably Improved Chip Formation
• Eliminated down time, broken holders
• Lowered cost of production
• Total Percentage Savings 38