Cutting Machining Time by 25% – £20,000 Saved Annually on Titanium Parts
Achieving longer tool life and significant cost reductions for a precision engineering firm through expert analysis and customized solutions.
The challenge
A precision engineering firm specializing in high-volume production faced escalating costs due to frequent tool replacements. Their existing tooling struggled to maintain durability under demanding machining conditions, leading to frequent downtime, inconsistent results, and increased spend on replacement tools
The solution
Helix Tools conducted a comprehensive process evaluation to identify inefficiencies in the client’s tooling setup. After analyzing cutting conditions and tool usage, our team recommended transitioning to high-performance tools with advanced coating technology and optimized geometries tailored for their specific applications.
The result
By implementing Helix’s recommendations, the client achieved 50% increase in tool life, significantly reducing the frequency of tool replacements. Plus, a 20% improvement in machining efficiency, cutting production downtime.
