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3031U Inconel 718 drilling optimization for aerospace applications The Silmax case
Business cases / ID: sxcp-BC-0002
Details
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PHMTool 3031U HMC3031U071
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Material Aged Inconel 718 HRSA, Ni-based Alloys
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Machining Drilling -
Industry Aerospace
Challenge
In aerospace, every detail matters. One of our customers had a clear challenge: produce 120 holes on aged Inconel 718 sheets, a material known for its extreme strength, intended for turbine cases.
Results
A targeted Research & Development project that turned the goal into a concrete result.
+28.23%
Material Removal Rate (MRR)
+50%
Tool life, with 180 holes completed during the test
| Test data excerpt | Current | Test | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | Cutting diameter [mm] | 7.1 | 7.1 | ||
| Vc | Cutting speed [m/mm] | 33 | 50 ↑ | ||
| F | Feed [mm/min] | 70 | 90 ↑ | ||
| Q | Chip volume [cm³/min] | 2480 | 3180 ↑ | ||
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