Workpiece
- AlSiC (SiC60%)
- Hole: M3, Depth 4-6mm
- Hole Wall Thickness: 0.5mm
Challenges
- Manual operation
- Unstable quality and high scrap rate
- Cycle time: >180s/hole
- Tool life: 3~5 taps/hole
Benefits
- No cracks or chippings
- Tool life up by 800 times, from less than one hole to over 200 holes
- Significant cost saving from replacing manual operation with CNC machining