Experiencing increasing tooling costs and a lack of support, our customer who machines pump bodies in the industrial equipment industry knew a change must be made to increase tool life like they desired.
With the 4TEX drill and ISO-specific “K” geometry insert, a four-sided indexable insert with wear-resistant coating, the customer was able to see a significant increase in tool life. The attention to detail and support right at the spindle allowed them to decrease cycle time and increase penetration rates.
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| Product: |
4TEX drill |
| Objective: |
Increase tool life |
| Industry: |
Heavy equipment |
| Part: |
Pump bodies |
| Material: |
Ductile iron |
| Hole Ø: |
1.1560" (29.36 mm) |
| Hole Depth: |
2.0000" (50.80 mm) |
| Tolerance: |
+/- 0.0080" (0.20 mm) |
4TEX Indexable Carbide Insert Drill
- Drill holder, 2xD length: D2091156I-125F
- Drill inserts, K geometry (cast iron): 4T-09T306-K
| Measure |
Competitor Drill |
4TEX Drill |
| RPM |
991 |
770 |
| Speed |
300 SFM (91.44 m/min) |
233 SFM (71.02 m/min) |
| Feed Rate |
0.0015 IPR (0.04 mm/rev) |
0.0048 IPR (0.12 mm/rev) |
| Penetration Rate |
1.50 IPM (38.1 mm/min) |
3.70 IPM (94.0 mm/min) |
| Cycle Time |
1 min 20 sec |
32 sec |
| Tool Life |
56 holes |
280 holes |
The four-sided indexable inserts with wear-resistant coating provided:
- Decreased cycle time
- Increased tool life
- Increased penetration rate