Hole Finishing Application Example Aluminium Gear Housing PCD STEP REAMER • Bearing bore Ø 130mm. CHALLENGE • Tolerance range 25 μm S6. • Aluminium AlSi8Cu3. • Varying depth of cut ca. 0,5–5mm. • Machining centre with internal coolant. SOLUTION • PCD tipped, steel-based tool with HSK interface and internal coolant. • Six effective cutting and chamfering teeth in positive cutting position. CUTTING • vc = 350 m/min (1.148 SFM). DATA • f= 0,60 mm/rev (.024 IPR). RESULT • Tool life increase versus previous solution. • Surface finish Ra 0.2 μm. Highly uneven flute design reduces vibrations. BENEFIT • Secure process. • Most productive solution at large diameter. • Very long tool life. • Reconditionable. widia.com W79