Relative tool life (%) End of life not attained (low wear) Tool Microdrill D = 0.6 mm Workpiece Steel 1.3505 (AISI52100, SUJ 2) Machining vc = confidential LD = confidential Emulsion Source Tool manufacturer
Convincing test results for microdrills Drilling in stainless steel S3p BALIQ Page 2 Tool Microdrill D = 1.0 mm Workpiece Steel 1.4571 (AISI 316Ti, SUS 316 Ti) Machining LD: 20 x d Emulsion Source Tool manufacturer
Semiconductor Customized surface solutions for optimized semiconductor manufacturing Coatings are the future for state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing High quality coatings applied over inexpensive
Semiconductor Customized surface solutions for optimized semiconductor manufacturing Coatings are the future for state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing High quality coatings applied over inexpensive
HI3 coatings HiPIMS + APA Arc + AEGD plasma etching M.ALTINV Mitbewerber M.ALTINV 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Benchmark test for M8 tap drills with 15 m/min in C45 steel carried out by a large tool manufacturer
steel, wet BALINIT® ALNOVA (August 2015) Tool Carbide end mill, Ø 16 mm Workpiece Steel 1.7131 (~ AISI 5115) Cutting parameters vc = 181 m/min fz = 0.03 mm Cooling: Emulsion 5% Source German tool manufacturer
LATUMA Competitor (AlTiN based) Tool Carbide drill Ø 6.0 mm Workpiece Steel 1.0503 (AlSI 1045, S45C) Cutting parameters vc = 80 m/min ft = 0.25 mm/rev LD = 4xD VB = 0.15 mm Emulsion Source Tool Manufacturer
machining Cutting Speed: 450 m/min Feed: 0.12 mm Cutting Depth: 8 mm Radial Cutting Width: 3 mm Benefit: Power consumption is about 10% lower Less material sticking on the rake face Source: Tool manufacturer
Both changes require more advanced manufacturing technologies.”
Both changes require more advanced manufacturing technologies.”
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