Case Studies: Brake Caliper
Just watch current case studies in automotive industry comparing Brake Caliper.Material: Nodular cast iron (GGG) (SMG K4)
Coolant: Water-soluble oil
Operation: Drilling brake caliper fastening holes
Criterion: Tool life
Fixture: Hydraulic clamping Fixture
Tool: SD265A 12,13-36-14R1
Cutting Data:
| N | vc | f | fz | ap | vf |
| Metric | 3673 rpm | 140 m/min | 0.4 mm/rev | 0.2 mm | 12.13 mm | 1469 mm/min |
| Inch | 3673 rpm | 458 sfm | .016 ipr | .008" | .477" | 57.83 ipm |
Results: Tool life improved by 25%
Material: Nodular cast iron (GGG) (SMG K4)/ forged steel (SMG P5)
Coolant: Water-soluble oil
Operation: Square shoulder milling the brake caliper fastening surfaces
Criterion: Tool cost per piece
Fixturing: Hydraulic clamping fixture
Tool: R220.96-0063-08-6A
Insert 1: XNEX080608TR-M13, MP2500
Cutting Data:
| N | vc | f | fz | ap | ae | vf | z |
| Metric | 1162 rpm | 230 m/min | 1.32 mm/rev | 0.22 mm | 4 mm | 30 mm | 1561 mm/min | 6 |
| Inch | 1162 rpm | 754 sfm | .052 ipr | .0086" | .157" | 1.18" | 12.29 ipm | 6 |
Results: Tool cost per piece reduced by 28% due to grade‘s suitability for both materials