Helicopter Part

Shorter production cycles and consistent results thanks to the SOLO counterboring tool.
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Customer application

This customer previously used an old reverse boring bar which had to be driven into the bore off-center at spindle standstill, causing manufacturing delays. The tool also caused inconsistent results and quality problems which resulted in high quality control costs.

WorkpieceAviation component
MaterialStahl 35NCD16
Parts per year150
SOLO25_ohne-Schatten

Solution

The SOLO tool, with indexable insert, produces consistent results all within tolerance. It can be driven into the bore centric at low rpm resulting in faster production cycles.  

Customer Benefit

  • Machining of each bore from one side in one single pass
  • Increased reliability and quality reducing QC efforts substantially
  • Average time savings of 30 min per part / 75 hours per year
  • Cost saving ~ USD 12’000 / year