TriFine – SUS630 Mold – AH725

solved BTA tool regrinding issues by adopting TriFine for precision and stability.

SUS630 stainless steel molds for mask production were being machined in large volumes. The previous solution, BTA brazed tool—required frequent regrinding, creating inefficiencies. By switching to TriFine with a smaller diameter and an insert-type design, the need for regrinding was eliminated, ensuring stable machining. Although higher cutting parameters were possible, the priority was maintaining straightness accuracy and process stability, so existing conditions were kept. This change enabled consistent quality and productivity in mass production.

TRI-FINE
Industry Engineering
Component Mold Base
Material ISO code M - Stainless steelM - Stainless steel
Work material SUS630
Machine(spindle type) BTA Machine
Tool family Holemaking
Tool category Deep hole drilling
Product name TRI-FINE
TSR No. 5194D
Mold Base

Tool

Tungaloy Competitor
Body FNTR-12N-2-15.20 Brazed Drill
Insert TOHT070304R-NDL AH725 brazed drill
Grade AH725 PVD coated carbide

Tool life

Tungaloy Competitor
Tool life (m/insert) 10.8 2.4
Number of workpieces (pcs/insert) 90 20

Cutting conditions

Tungaloy Competitor
Tool diameter DC (mm) 15.20 15.20
Hole depth H (mm) 120 120
Cutting speed V/c (m/min) 60 60
Feed f (mm/rev) 0.02 0.02
Feed speed Vf (mm/min) 25.14 25.14
Coolant oil oil

Result

Tool Lifeimproved 4.5 times