Overview
Stainless steel machining is challenging due to work hardening, high heat generation, and rapid tool wear. Manufacturers require tools that can maintain cutting performance while increasing tool life. ADDCUT SUPER SHINE was engineered specifically for stainless steel drilling applications.
Customer Challenge
Manufacturers drilling stainless steel components faced:
- Rapid tool wear
- Frequent tool changes
- Increased machining cost
The objective was to increase tool life and reduce tooling cost per component.
Addison Solution
Tool Used: ADDCUT SUPER SHINE Drill
Key Specifications
- Tool Material: HSS M35
- Finish: Bright
- Diameter Range: 1 mm – 13 mm
- Point Angle: 130° – 135°
The drill geometry is optimized to handle heat generation and work hardening in stainless steels.
Performance Results
Tool Life Improvement
SS304 █████████████ 129%
SS316L █████████████ 130%
SS316 ████████████████ 154%
SS202 ███████████████ 147%
Field trials across multiple customers demonstrated:
- 29% – 54% increase in tool life compared to Miranda drills
Customer Material Tool Life Increase
Square Engineering SS304 1.29X
Daiva Engineering SS316L 1.30X
S.S Engineers SS316 1.54X
Span Associates SS202 1.47X
Key Benefits
✔ Significant tool life improvement
✔ Lower tooling cost per component
✔ Improved productivity
✔ Reliable performance across stainless steel grades
