Spool bore holes

Objective

To eliminate rings produced in the bore by the rough pass reamer. In the typical process, these rings need to be removed manually prior to finishing/assembly.

 

Result

  • 30-50% reduction in cycle time
  • 30-50% reduction in cost per unit
  • 30-40% increased productivity

 

Machining process

 

 Step 1: Pilot reamer

 

Step 1: Pilot reamer 

Drawing no. 212851, N = 2000 rpm, Fn = 0.4 mm/rev.

 

Step 2: Ringfree reamer

 

Step 2: Ringfree reamer

Drawing no. 212891, N = 2160 rpm, Fn = 0.35 mm/rev.

 

Step 3: GROOVING LAND TOOL™

 

Step 3: GROOVING LAND TOOL™

Drawing no. 432355, N = 1990 rpm, Fn = 0.06 mm/rev.