Conventional Machining
Conventional slot / heavy engagement toolpath
Model savings where improved runout increases tool life while cutting speed and contact time remain unchanged. Enter a small set of workshop values. The process-specific assumptions, biases and equations are loaded from the calculator configuration file.
Inputs
Conventional machining customer inputs
Calculation bias: Increase tool life; keep cutting speed the same.
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Data and equations from empirical evidence and testing by NIKKEN Kosakusho Europe LTD, Contact for further information
Results
Cost per part, savings and breakeven
Current Cost Per Part/Hole
£15.78
NIKKEN Cost Per Part/Hole
£10.09
Tool Life Multiplier
5.00×
Estimated Annual Saving
£76,800.00
Total Cost Investment Required
£512.00
Runout reduction18.0 µm
Tooling saving£76,800.00
Cycle saving£0.00
Cutting speed gain—
Breakeven quantity90 parts/holes
Total cost investment required£512.00