Practical test Reamax TS

Reaming in C15 with ASG3000/60° with REAMAX® TS, modular reaming system

Challenge

Application:
Drilling in imbalance mass 
Ø 23 -0.065 / -0.05;

Pre-machining diameter:
22.7 mm, Rz = 1.6-6.3 μm
Production 1 million parts/year

Material:
C15

Machine:
Okuma MA 400 HA

Adapter:
BT 40

Objective:
Process-secure and economical

solution

Reamax TS
Ø 23 -0.065 / -0.05;
DST; ASG3000 with 60° chamfer
(with standard 45° chamfer, the surface was too high)

Holder, short 75A.40.13030

BT40; Rego-fix powRgrip;

PG25x80H

Cutting data:
vc = 150 m/min
n = 2075 rpm
f = 2.1 mm/rev
fz = 0.35 mm/rev

Customer benefits

  • Tool life increased by 333 %
  • Competitor produces 250-1500 holes.
  • Surface is poor, diameter is reduced quickly.
  • Costs so far: € 0.10/hole for 1500 holes.
  • With Reamax TS, a tool life of approx. 5000 holes.
  • Costs now: € 0.04/hole
  • Saving: € 60000/year
  • Very good, tightly rolled chips - removal in direction of reaming