Case Study No. 31
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Automotive - Case Study No. 31
Case Study No. 31 - OEM Automotive
| Manufacturer: |
OEM |
| Part: |
Slip Yolk |
Tool Information
| Part Number |
TNMA 334 CBN 220 |
| Tips: |
Single Tipped |
| Coolant (yes/no) |
No Coolant |
| Operation (turn, mill, etc..) |
Turn |
Job Information
| Material |
Hard Steel Alloy Rc 60-62 |
| Part Name/No. |
Slip Yolk |
| Parts Yearly: |
1.2 Million |
| Job Start/End Date |
Active as of November 2008 |
| Target |
- Brand x was current vendor at $35.00 with 150-180 hits
per insert. Bench mark was set by current vendor.
- Material removed was .020" to .025” per side. CDP
supplied inserts for test in grade CB220 with edge prep
for hard turning.
- All Machine parameters remained the same
- Insert maintained part quality on Slip Yolk for between
220 and 240 parts per insert.
- Upon approval, further results posted consistently over
220 hits per insert.
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Results
| Insert Type |
Inserts per Year |
Annual Cost |
| Brand X |
4500 x $35 |
$157,000 |
| CDP Inserts |
3600 x $28 |
$104,000 |
That's an estimated savings of $53,000!
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