DrillMeister DMH -Wheel hub bearing-

IMPROVED TOOL LIFE AND PRODUCTIVITY

The DrillMeister DMH151 demonstrated outstanding performance in the mass-production drilling of S50C wheel hubs. Compared with the existing solid carbide drill, tool life improved by 70% while productivity increased by 22%. The test proved that DrillMeister can successfully deliver longer tool life, higher productivity, and lower manufacturing costs simultaneously in high-volume drilling applications. The DMH head, featuring a reinforced cutting-edge geometry, provides extended tool life, especially in through-hole applications, as demonstrated in this practical example.

DrillMeister
Industry Automotive
Component Wheel bearing Hub part
Material ISO code P - SteelP - Steel
Work material S50C
Machine(spindle type) Vertical Machining Center Small(#30,HSK40)
Tool family Holemaking
Tool category Drilling and chamfer
Product name DrillMeister
TSR No. 5672D
Wheel bearing Hub part

Tool

Tungaloy Competitor
Body TID special body with chamfer / TungFlex Soild carbide drill 3xD
Head DMH151
Grade AH9130 PVD

Tool life

Tungaloy Competitor
Tool life (m/insert) 123.25 72.5
Machining length (m) 144 120

Cutting conditions

Tungaloy Competitor
Tool diameter DC (mm) 15.1 15.1
Hole tolerance grade IT10 IT10
Surface quality required Ra (μm) Good Good
Hole depth H (mm) 14.5 14.5
Cutting speed V/c (m/min) 85 70
Feed f (mm/rev) 0.3 0.3
Feed speed Vf (mm/min) 538 443
Coolant Extenal coolant External coolant

Result

Tool life1.7 times

Productivity1.22 times