Automotive Crankshaft Oil-Hole Drilling

This case focuses on long-depth oil-hole machining on crankshafts, where stable chip evacuation, tool life, and hole quality are critical in mass production.

被削材 & Challenge

Crankshafts are typically forged 鋼 or ductile iron with high 硬さ and 破壊靭性. The most difficult operation is deep oil-hole drilling (often above 10xD), where chips can jam and exit quality can become unstable.

Recommended Process Strategy

Use customized 超硬ソリッド coolant-thru ツイストドリル with MQL (minimum 数量 lubrication) to improve chip evacuation stability, lower coolant and maintenance costs, and サポート cleaner production.

Tool Design Highlights

  • Optimized flute 刃形 with wider chip pocket
  • Polished flute for lower chip friction and smoother evacuation
  • Specialized core design balancing rigidity and chip flow
  • Arc-type flank + special chisel edge + curved cutting edge
  • Fine-ground margin to reduce 被削材 friction and wear

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Process Data & Result Comparison

Condition N(RPM) Vc(m/min) Vf(mm/min) Fn(mm/r) Lifetime (holes) Lifetime (meter) Result
Before (Competitor) S2800 70 F616 0.22 800 Holes (unstable, easy to break) 63m -
After (KY TOOLS) S2800 70 F616 0.22 1720 Holes 136m 115% longer tool life. More consistent. Better value than comparable brands.