The Gift that Keeps Giving.
Not everything in life has to be a give and take. Our customer who machines fluid end frac blocks was previously having to reduce cutting parameters to achieve good chip formation and produce a successful part.
Needing better chip formation with a reduced cycle time, the customer tested Allied’s T-A Pro drill. Using the “M” ISO-specific stainless steel insert geometry—developed for improved chip formation while minimizing exit burr—they were able to increase their speed and feed while maintaining ideal chip formation.
On top of the reduced cycle time, the T-A Pro had an increased tool life lowering the cost per hole by 58.82%. The success of the T-A Pro in this application is just another example of why the T-A Pro is more than just a good drill.
If you are looking for a solution that just keeps giving, give us a call, and we will help you find the right solution.
| Product: |
T-A Pro drill |
| Objective: |
Reduce cycle time |
| Industry: |
Oil & gas/ Petrochemical |
| Part: |
Fluid end frac block |
| Material: |
15-5PH Stainless Steel |
| Hole Ø: |
1.75" (44.45 mm) |
| Hole Depth: |
20.00" (508.00 mm) |
| Tolerance: |
+/- 0.005" (0.127 mm) |
| Required Surface Finish: |
125 Ra μin (3.2 μm) |
T-A Pro High Penetration Replaceable Insert Drill
- Drill holder, 15xD length: HTA3D15-150F
- Drill inserts, M geometry (stainless steel): TAM3-44.45
| Measure |
Competitor Drill |
T-A Pro Drill |
| RPM |
480 |
545 |
| Speed |
220 SFM (67.06 m/min) |
250 SFM (76.20 m/min) |
| Feed Rate |
0.005 IPR (0.13 mm/rev) |
0.008 IPR (0.20 mm/rev) |
| Penetration Rate |
2.4 IPM (60.96 mm/min) |
4.4 IPM (111.76 mm/min) |
| Total Part Cycle Time |
500 sec |
272 sec |
| Tool Life |
30 holes |
60 holes |
| T-A Pro offered 58.82% cost per hole savings over the competitor tooling. |
The ISO-specific AM460 coated T-A Pro insert provided:
- 45.60% cycle time decrease
- Increased tool life
- Decreased cost per hole
- Increased penetration rate