The customer manufactures petroleum compressor pumps from Cast Iron (220 Bhn). They are using a 40 HP lathe with 50 PSI (3.447 bar) through tool coolant.
The customer needed a more efficient method of running this process, and they asked Allied for a solution.
The Opening Drill® delivered impressive chip formation.
Product: |
Opening Drill |
Objective: |
Improve process |
Industry: |
Oil & gas/petrochemical |
Part: |
Petro compressor pumps |
Material: |
Cast iron |
Hole Ø: |
3.25" (82.55mm) |
Hole Depth: |
4.50" (114.3mm) |
The Opening Drill provided:
- 86% cycle time decrease
- Decreased number of passes
- Excellent chip formation