SUMMARY OF RESULTS
- Tool Life Improvement: 150 pcs to 9800 pcs
- Machining Time Reduction: 14.29 seconds to .70 seconds
- Cost Per Piece Reduction: $0.13 to $0.034
- Item Savings: 60% reduction in tooling costs
- Annual Savings: $11,125
THE CHALLENGE
A manufacturer was machining a 41.25mm diameter bore on a cylinder mount. The Monaghan & Diatool team were contacted to help reduce machining time an increase tool life.
- Diameter and Tolerance: 41.25mm (+/- .025)
- Bore length: 25.40mm
- Material: ASTM A36 HRS
- Surface quality: Ra 3.2
- Machine: Makino A51 – Horizontal Mill
The Previous Solution:
- Tool: Bore, Inserted Cartridge
- Tool Life: 150 pieces
- Description of Tool: Triangle Insert TOHX 06T102 L-G06
- Number of teeth: 1 effective, 3 total
- Machining Time: 14.29 seconds
- Cost per pcs.: $0.13
OUR SOLUTION
When the customer contacted us, we recommended a standard Diatool monoblock reamer. The reamer is solid, Cermet tipped with 8 cutting teeth.
- Tool: Diatool Standard Monoblock Reamer
- Description of Tool: Solid, LH Helix/RH Cut, Cermet tipped
- Number of teeth: 8 effective
- Machining Time: 0.70 seconds
- Tool Life: 9,800 Pieces
FINAL RESULTS
After working with the Monaghan and Diatool teams, the manufacturer was able to increase productivity by 95%. They also experienced a 60% reduction in tooling costs and realized annual savings of $11,125.
- Tool Life Improvement: 150 pcs to 9800 pcs
- Machining Time Reduction: 14.29 seconds to .70 seconds
- Cost Per Piece Reduction: $0.13 to $0.034
- Item Savings: 60% reduction in tooling costs
- Annual Savings: $11,125
Our team has worked with thousands of different applications. If you have a question or are wondering if your application is a good fit for a Diatool reamer, contact us here. We’re happy to discuss your options for CNC reaming or reamers!
