Case Studies: Differential Housing
Get inspired by Seco Tools advantages by watching the current case studies of Differential Housing in automotive industry.Seco-Capto™ Turning Tool:
Material: Nodular cast iron (GGG) (SMG 13)
Coolant: Water soluble oil
Operation: O.D. rough turning
Criterion: Turning with interruptions
Fixturing: Hydraulic clamping chuck
Tool: Seco-Capto C5-PWLNL-35060-08
Insert 1: WNMG080416-M5, TK2001
Cutting Data:
| vc | f | ap |
|---|
| Metric | 300 m/min | 0.40 mm/rev | 3 mm |
| Inch | 985 sf/min | 0.016"/rev | 0.118" |
Results:
- Tool life = 30 min.
- 25% increase to tool life in interrupted cut via TK2001.
SECO REAMING SOLUTIONS:
Material: Nodular cast iron (GGG) (SMG 13)
Coolant: Water soluble oil
Operation: Reaming the satellite axis holes
Criterion: Ø H7, straightness, surface finish
Fixturing: Hydraulic clamping chuck
Tool: Custom Precimaster reamer Ø 19 mm
Insert 1: PM5019H7EB45, RX2000
Cutting Data:
| vc | f | ap | z |
|---|
| Metric | 120 m/min | 0.65 mm/rev | 0.2 mm (0.04 mm to Ø) | 6 |
| Inch | 395 sf/min | 0.026"/rev | 0.008" (0.016" to Ø) | 6 |
Results:
- Tool life = 5400 holes (2700 pcs)
- Reduction to cycle time via multi-tooth reaming head.