As a customer from the automotive industry was struggling with quality problems that led to deliveries being rejected. Therefore, the customer was looking for an automated solution for its countersinking problems.

Descripción

Application details

Bore-Ø: 20.0 mm
Diameter counterbore: 39.86 mm +/- 0.25
Material: Forged Steel
Machine: Mazak HMC
Machining: Horizontal machining
85'000 parts/year with 5 bores each

Proposed solution

The BSF-0-1283 countersinking tool was proposed to the customer as a suitable solution.

Machining parameters:

Speed: 50 m/min
Feed: 12 mm/min
Coolant: Internal coolant

Benefits to the customer

The new machining process is now fully automated. By using the BSF, the customer can complete all work steps in one cycle, thus, reduce the use of manpower, reduce material movements and prevent rejects. In addition, the quality of the cutting has been increased and at the same time it has become more consistent. The result is improved productivity.