Challenge Details
- Diameter: Ø 89.97mm (+/-.018)
- Material: Ductile Iron
- Volume: 2500 large housings per year
- Part Type: Gear box for heavy agriculture machinery
Objective
High-volume production of agriculture machine gear box housings, requiring Ø89.97mm (+/-.018) bore in ductile iron, faced significant quality control challenges.
The existing single point boring method was inefficient for high-volume production, leading to inconsistent bore sizes and high scrap rates.
Solution
Diatool Top Speed Ring (TSR), equipped with
12 straight flute Cermet cutting teeth and a
G06 bevel, offered a solution that produced
an accurate bore from the first part. The
TSR’s design, particularly suited for ductile
iron, ensured a perfect size without the
complications and inconsistencies of singlepoint
boring.
Overall Results
- Consistent & repeatable process with no size setting
- Complete elimination of scrapped parts
Benefits Realized
Consistent Size Control
The TSR consistently hit the correct size without the need for size setting.
Scrap Reduction
Marked decrease in waste, essential for cost effective large-scale production.
Ease of Use
The Diatool Top Speed Ring came set to size
and ready to cut. First part was a good part
without the need for size setting.