Fraise-disque polyvalente

| Industrie | Mécanique générale |
| Matière | Acier fortement allié, CMC 3.11 (P3.1.Z.AN) |
| Opération | Fraise-disque deux tailles |
| Machine | Mazak |
-73%
Coût à la pièce
+279%
Augmentation de la productivité
| Outil | L331.52-160S40FM | N331.32-200Q40FM12.00 |
| Plaquette | N331.1A-08 45 08H-PL 4240 | N331.1A-08 45 08E-M30 1130 |
| Dc | 160 (6.3) | 160 (6.3) |
| Zn | 12 | 12 |
| n, tr/min | 450 | 350 |
| vc m/min (pieds/min) | 226 (741) | 176 (577) |
| hex mm (pouces) | 0.017 (0.0007) | 0.078 (0.0031) |
| fz mm (pouces) | 0.02 (0.001) | 0.09 (0.004) |
| vf, mm/min (pouces/min) | 108 (4) | 375 (15) |
| ap mm (pouces) | 6 (0.236) | 6 (0.236) |
| ae mm (pouces) | 40 (1.575) | 40 (1.575) |
| Raison du changement d'outil | Rupture plaquette | Rupture plaquette |
| Temps de coupe (minutes) | 68.5 | 18 |
| Durée de vie d'outil (Nb de pièces) | 14 | 37.5 |
La nouvelle géométrie E-M30 a apporté un gain de productivité de 279% et une réduction significative du coût à la pièce.

| Pièce | Vanne à boisseau pour contrôle de débit (pétrole et gaz) |
| Matière | M1.0.Z.AQ (316 SS) |
| Opération | Gorges |
| Machine | Machine spéciale |
| Outil | N331.32-152T38EM0.394 | N331.32-152T38EM0.394 |
| Plaquette | N331.1A-08 45 08H-PL S30T | N331.1A-08 45 08E-L50 S30T |
| DC | 152 | 152 |
| zn, (zeff) | 12 (6) | 12 (6) |
| n, tr/min | 1109 | 1109 |
| vc m/min (pieds/min) | 529 (1736) | 529 (1736) |
| hex mm (pouces) | 0.036 (0.001) | 0.036 (0.001) |
| fz mm (pouces) | 0.1 (0.004) | 0.1 (0.004) |
| vf, mm/min (pouces/min) | 658 (25.9) | 658 (25.9) |
| ap mm (pouces) | 11.5 (0.453) | 11.5 (0.453) |
| ae mm (pouces) | 5.5 (0.217) | 5.5 (0.217) |
| Temps de coupe/pce (sec) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Durée de vie, pièces | 210 | 260 |
En remplaçant la géométrie H-PL par la nouvelle géométrie L-50, la durée de vie a été prolongée de 24% et l'usure est beaucoup plus prévisible et fiable

| Pièce | Raccord fileté aéronautique |
| Matière | S2.0.Z.AN (Inconel 625) |
| Opération | Trains de fraises |
| Machine | Fraiseuse conventionnelle horizontale avec montage sur mandrin |
67%
Augmentation de la durée de vie
| Outil | R331.52-127T38EM L331.52-127T38EM | R331.52-127T38EM L331.52-127T38EM |
| Plaquette | N331.1A-08 45 08H-PL S30T | N331.1A-08 45 08 L50 S30T |
| DC | 127 | 127 |
| zn, (zeff) | 10 (10) | 10 (10) |
| n, tr/min | 142 | 142 |
| vc m/min (pieds/min) | 56.7 (186) | 56.7 (186) |
| hex mm (pouces) | 0.051 (0.002) | 0.051 (0.002) |
| fz mm (pouces) | 0.051 (0.002) | 0.051 (0.002) |
| vf, mm/min (pouces/min) | 72.95 (2.87) | 72.95 (2.87) |
| ap mm (pouces) | 1.27 (0.050) | 1.27 (0.050) |
| ae mm (pouces) | 16.26 (0.640) | 16.26 (0.640) |
| Temps de coupe/pce (sec) | 25.0 × 3 coupes indexées | 25.0 × 3 coupes indexées |
| Durée de vie, pièces | 120 | 200 |
La nouvelle plaquette L50 offre une durée de vie supérieure et une usure prévisible et fiable. La réduction des vibrations et le meilleur état de surface sont d'autres avantages appréciés.
| Pièce | Bielle (locomotive) |
| Matière | Acier CMC 2.2 |
| Opération | Ébauche d'une gorge de lubrification avec interpolation |
| Machine | Mazak, Nexus 5000-II |
| Outil | R331.35-063A25EM(Z6) | R331.35-063A25EM(Z6) |
| Plaquette | N331.1A-08 45 08H-NL 1025 | N331.1A-08 45 08E-M30 1130 |
| DC | 63 | 63 |
| zn, (zeff) | 6 (3) | 6 (3) |
| n, tr/min | 960 | 960 |
| vc m/min (pieds/min) | 190 (623) | 190 (623) |
| hex mm (pouces) | 0.015 (0.0006) | 0.015 (0.0006) |
| fz mm (pouces) | 0.03 (0.001) | 0.03 (0.001) |
| vf, mm/min (pouces/min) | 58 (2.28) | 58 (2.28) |
| ap mm (pouces) | 10 (0.394) | 10 (0.394) |
| ae mm (pouces) | 3 (0.118) | 3 (0.118) |
| Usure | Écaillage | Usure en dépouille et fissures thermiques |
| Durée de vie, pièces | 8 | 16 |
Durée de vie d'outil plus longue, usure plus fiable et prévisible Le son de la coupe est nettement meilleur.
| Component | Housing for tractor |
| Material | Cast iron FGL 300 (K2.2.C.UT) |
| Operation | Side and face milling with interpolation |
| Machine | HMC (HSK100) |
| Existing insert (M-KM 1020) | New insert (M30 1020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tool | 203 24 0242 R 0114 | 203 24 0242 R 0114 |
| Insert | N331.1A-08 45 08M-KM 1020 | N331.1A-08 45 08 M30 1020 |
| DC | 50 | 50 |
| zn, (zeff) | 6 (6, big overlap) | 6 (6, big overlap) |
| n, rpm | 1561 | 1561 |
| vc m/min (ft/min) | 245 (804) | 245 (804) |
| hex mm (inch) | 0.21 (0.008) | 0.21 (0.008) |
| fz mm (inch) | 0.21 (0.008) | 0.21 (0.008) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 1965 (77.4) | 1965 (77.4) |
| ap mm (inch) | 10 (0.394) | 10 (0.394) |
| ae mm (inch) | 14 (0.551) | 14 (0.551) |
| Time in cut / component, min | 0.84 | 0.84 |
| Tool life, components | 37 | 37 |
The new M30 insert provided more controlled and less tool wear for the same number of components and less spindle load.
| Component | General engineering |
| Material | CMC 01.3 (P1.3.Z.AN) |
| Operation | Half side and face milling |
| Machine | Heller MCH350 |
| | Competitor | CoroMill® 331 |
|---|---|---|
| Tool | R331.32-125Q32 KM 15 | |
| Insert | N331.1A-115008M-PM4230 | |
| DC mm (inch) | 125 (5.0) | 125 (5.0) |
| zn | 10 (zeff10) | 8 (zeff8) |
| n, rpm | 530 | 790 |
| vc m/min (ft/min) | 208 (682) | 310 (1017) |
| hex mm (inch) | 0.05 (0.0020) | 0.12 (0.0047) |
| fz mm/z (in/z) | 0.08 (0.0031) | 0.18 (0.0071) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 424 (16.693) | 1138 (44.803) |
| ap mm (inch) | 5 (0.197) | 8 (0.315) |
| ae mm (inch) | 12 (0.472) | 15 (0.591) |
| Cycle time, min | 33.96 | 5.01 |
| Results | ||
| Tool life, components | 8 | 12 |
| Tool life, m (feet) | 115.12 (377.69) | 68.42 (224.47) |
| Tool life, min | 271.68 | 60.12 |

| Industry: | Automotive |
| Component: | Connecting rod cap |
| Material: | Cast iron (K2.1.C.UT) |
| Operation: | Mill full slot |
| Machine: | Special arbor-mounted automatic milling machine |
| Coolant: | Emulsion, 7% |
| Existing insert (M-KM 3040) | New insert (M30 1020) | |
| Insert | N331.1A-08 45 08M-KM3040 | N331.1A-08 45 08 M30 1020 |
| DC | 125 | 125 |
| zn (zeff) | 16 (8) | 16 (8) |
| Tool overhang | Arbor-mounted | Arbor-mounted |
| n, rpm | 207 | 207 |
| vc, m/min (ft/min) | 81.5 (267) | 81.5 (267) |
| hex mm (inch) | 0.05 (0.002) | 0.05 (0.002) |
| fz mm (inch) | 0.12 (0.005) | 0.12 (0.005) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 200 (7.87) | 200 (7.87) |
| ap mm (inch) | 6.0 (0.236) | 6.0 (0.236) |
| ae mm (inch) | 15 (0.591) | 15 (0.591) |
| Time in cut/component (sec) | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Spindle load | NA | NA |
| Tool life, components | 3000 | 4000 |
The new insert provided an improved, safe machining process with no cracks, less sound and with no vibration.

| Industry | Automotive engine |
| Component: | Connecting rod |
| Material: | CrMo steel forging |
| Operation: | Oil groove finishing |
| Machine: | Vertical M/C |
| Coolant: | Emulsion, 8% |
| Existing insert (M-PM 4320) | New insert (M30 4230) | |
| Tool | N331.32-080S27EM(Z6) | N331.32-080S27EM(Z6) |
| Insert | N331.1A-084508M-PM 4230 | UVM3667-PMD-009 M30 4230 |
| DC | 80 (3.15) | 80 (3.15) |
| zn | 6 | 6 |
| n, rpm | 600 | 600 |
| vc, m/min (ft/min) | 150 (492) | 150 (492) |
| fz mm (inch) | 0.056 (0.002) | 0.056 (0.002) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 100 (3.94) | 100 (3.94) |
| ap mm (inch) | 12 (0.472) | 12 (0.472) |
| ae mm (inch) | 2 pass 3+2.5 | 2 pass 3+2.5 |
| Average flank wear, mm (inch) | Less than 0.1 mm (0.004), even | Less than 0.1 mm (0.004), even |
| Tool life (components) | 15 components | 15 components |
Existing M-PM shows slightly vibration-affected surface quality within specification. M30 however, shows good surface quality without vibration. M30 also proved much more light-cutting than the existing M-PM geometry.
| Component | Valve body (oil and gas) |
| Material | CMC 02.2 (P2.5.Z.HT) |
| Operation | Full slotting with interpolation |
| Machine | HYUNDAI03 |
| | Competitor | CoroMill® 331 |
|---|---|---|
| Tool | TMR331.35-520743 | |
| Insert | L331.1A-08 45 30H-WL 1030 | |
| DC mm (inch) | 80 (3.15) | 86 (3.4) |
| zeff | 4 | 4 |
| n, rpm | 500 | 650 |
| vc m/min (ft/min) | 175 (574) | 175 (574) |
| fz mm/z (in/z) | 0.1 (0.0039) | 0.2 (0.0079) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 200 (7.874) | 520 (20.472) |
| ap mm (inch) | 1 (0.039) | 10 (0.394) |
| ae mm (inch) | 80 (3.150) | 60 (2.362) |
| Cycle time, min | 30 | 10 |
| Results | ||
| Tool life, components | 4 | 4 |
| Tool life, m (feet) | 12 (39.37) | 20.8 (68.24) |
| Tool life, min | 120 | 40 |

| Component | Turbine support case |
| Material | CMC 20.22 (S2.0.Z.AG) |
| Operation | Boss milling (interpolation) |
| Machine | Chiron |
| Competitor | CoroMill®331 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tool | R331.35-050A20CM060 | |
| Insert | N331.1A-043505H-PL S30T | |
| DC mm (inch) | 50 (2.0) | 50 (2.0) |
| zn | 4 (zeff2) | 6 (zeff3) |
| n, rpm | 255 | 255 |
| vc m/min (ft/min) | 40 (131) | 40 (131) |
| hex mm (inch) | 0.01 (0.0004) | 0.02 (0.0008) |
| fz mm/z (in/z) | 0.01 (0.0004) | 0.02 (0.0008) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 7 (0.276) | 18 (0.709) |
| ap mm (inch) | 1 (0.039) | 1 (0.039) |
| ae mm (inch) | 6 (0.236) | 6 (0.236) |
| Cycle time, min | 346 | 118 |
| Results | ||
| Tool life, components | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Tool life, m (feet) | 0.04 (0.131) | 0.11 (0.361) |
| Tool life, min | 29.5 | 29.41 |

| Component | Aircraft frame |
| Material | CMC 23.22 (S4.3.Z.AG) |
| Operation | Deep grooving |
| Machine | Gidding & Lewis |
| Competitor | CoroMill® 331 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tool | N331.32-203T51FMB | |
| Insert | R331.1A-084530H-WL 1030 | |
| DC mm (inch) | 203 (8.0) | 203 (8.0) |
| zn | 18 (zeff6) | 16 (zeff8) |
| n, rpm | 73 | 72 |
| vc m/min (ft/min) | 46 (151) | 46 (151) |
| fz mm/z (in/z) | 0.051 (0.002) | 0.127 (0.005) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 22.25 (0.876) | 72.77 (2.865) |
| ap mm (inch) | 7.62 (0.300) | 13.46 (0.530) |
| ae mm (inch) | 12.7 (0.500) | 12.7 (0.500) |
| Cycle time, min | 37.5 | 6.5 |
| Results | ||
| Tool life, components | 0.5 | 8 |
| Tool life, m (feet) | 0.42 (1.37) | 3.78 (12.41) |
| Tool life, min | 18.75 | 52 |