Case Study
| RESULTS WITH MICRO 90 | |
|---|---|
| Time Savings per part (minutes) | 180 |
| Cost Savings Per Part ($40/hour) | $120 |
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| MICRO 90 | |
| OPERATING DATA | Milling of Interpolated Holes | |
|---|---|---|
| Test Data | Machine Spindle | Jet Spindle |
| Spindle Speed (rpm) | 10,000 | 45,000 |
| Cutting Speed (Vc in m/min) | 63 | 283 |
| Depth of Cut (mm) | 0.1 | |
| Width of Cut (mm) | 2.0 | |
| Table Feed (Vf in mm/min) | 40 | 180 |
| Machining Time (min) per part | 270 | 90 |
| Tool life – high, average, low | Low | High |
| Surface Finish – high, average, low | Low | High |
| Cycle Time Improvement (in %) | 67% | |
| CONDITIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coolant Pressure & Flow rate | Use of Air | |
| Holder Type | ER16 | |
| Material & Hardness | Aluminum 7075 & 180HB | |
| Cutting Tool | TEC020A2 (30° helix medium length solid carbide miniature end-mill) |
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| Diameter (mm) | 2.0 | |
| No. of Teeth | 2 | |
