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NC Optimization Case Study

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iMFLUX recently decided to put their in-house CAM System (with trochoidal milling and radial chip thinning optimization) to the test against VERICUT Force Optimization.

Nine iMFLUX machining operations were tested for Machine Cycle Time, Cutting Tool Life, Cutting Tool Temperatures and Material Temperatures.

Force Results and Benefits

Results

Savings per Part/Machining Operation (%)
  • Project #1: 37.32%
  • Project #2: 33.51%
  • Project #2 (back): 30.47%
  • Project #3: 10.20%
  • Project #4: 09.70%
  • Project #5 (CAM optimization vs Force): 17.54%
  • Sandvik 25mm Test: 16.90%
  • Hard Mill Test: 51.00%
  • Logo Soft Test: 30.47%

Benefits

  • Force saved at least 17% on even the most basic geometry tool paths
  • Force saved up to 45% on our most complex geometry toolpaths
  • Tool wear on Force toolpaths is significantly improved (corner wear, edge wear, end wear & flute chipping)
  • Force toolpaths reduced thermal growth
  • Benefits on finishing will result from Force
  • Force optimization increased machinist / operator confidence

Force Cutting Tool Life

Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX

Detailed Results

Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
Project 1

Machine: Makino-V33
Material: 420SS - 48-52 RC
Force Results:
Original Time (hh:mm): 0:07:51
Optimized Time (hh:mm): 0:04:55
Percent Time Savings (%): 37.32
Number of Parts: 5
Machine Hourly Rate ($/hour): 100
Time Saved On These Parts (hh:mm): 0:14:39
Money Saved On These Parts ($): 24
Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
Project 2

Machine: Hurco VMX60SRTi
Material: 420SS - 48-52 RC
Force Results:
Original Time (hh:mm): 6:47:34
Optimized Time (hh:mm): 4:30:59
Percent Time Savings (%): 33.51
Number of Parts: 6
Machine Hourly Rate ($/hour): 100
Time Saved On These Parts (hh:mm): 13:39:26
Money Saved On These Parts ($): 1,366
Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
Project 2 back

Machine: Hurco VMX60SRTi
Material: 420SS - 48-52 RC
Force Results:
Original Time (hh:mm): 0:43:29
Optimized Time (hh:mm): 0:30:14
Percent Time Savings (%): 330.47
Number of Parts: 5
Machine Hourly Rate ($/hour): 100
Time Saved On These Parts (hh:mm):
Money Saved On These Parts ($):
Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
Project 3

Machine: Hurco VMX60SRTi
Material: 420SS - 48-52 RC
Force Results: 10.2% Savings *Note: This is a simple geometry toolpath
Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
Project 4

Machine: Hurco VMX60SRTi
Material: 420SS - 30 RC
Force Results: 9.7% Savings *A large portion of this program is hole drilling and was not optimized. The savings were calculated for the entire job, which is why the percentage is lower
Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
Sandvik 25MM Test

Machine: Makino-D500
Material: 420SS - 25 RC
Force Results: 16.9% Savings *Note: This is a simple geometry toolpath
Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
Hard Mill Test

Machine: OKK (VB53)
Material: Stavax 420 Hard - 52 RC
Force Results: 51% Savings *Note: This is a complex geometry toolpath
Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
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Machine: Hurco-VMX84i
Material: P20 - 32RC
Force Results: 30.47% Savings
Force Optimization Results - iMFLUX
Project 5 - Radial Chip Thinning Optimization vs VERICUT Force

Machine: Hurco-VMX60SRTi
Material: P20 - 32RC
Force Results:
Original Cycle Time: 6 hours 39 minutes
Optimized with CAM - RCT Optimization: 6 hours 01 minutes
RCT Optimized Program after Force: 5 hours 29 minutes

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