Challenge
A development activity was carried out for a mold maker, with the aim of improving wall finishing on a mold, increasing tool life and achieving a consequent reduction in cost per component.
The operation required high process stability and consistent surface quality on a material with hardness between 46 and 52 HRC, conditions that have a significant impact on tool life.
Solution
The activity included a review of the tooling solution, along with a direct comparison with the tool currently in use, in order to assess performance in terms of reliability, finishing quality, and tool life.
Results
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Greater Stabylity of the Wall Finish
A case study showing how a targeted tool choice, validated through direct comparison, can deliver tangible benefits in finishing operations for the mold-making industry.
| Test data excerpt |
Current |
Test |
| D |
Cutting diameter [mm]
|
1.00 |
1.00 |
| F |
Feed [mm/min]
|
286 |
286 |
| S |
Spindle speed [rpm]
|
14325 |
14325 |