Aerospace & Automotive Inconel 600 Micro-drilling 🕜 Efficiency increased 71% | 📈 Quality - hole diameter tolerance within ±0.01mm | ⚙️ Tool Life improved Difficulties in Machining HIT Achievements Industry Application Back to list Inconel 600 Micro-drilling - Difficulties in Machining What makes Inconel 600 difficult to machine? The major difficulties in machining Inconel 600 lie in its material properties. Inconel alloys are known for their resistance to oxidation and corrosion. When heated, Inconel forms a thick, stable, passivating oxide layer protecting the surface from further attack. Reapeated machining motions (pecking or drilling) on Inconel can cause work hardening and place extra wear and tear on the tools. This makes Inconel difficult to shape and to machine by using traditional methods. ☑️ Inconel 600 Machining Information Inconel 600 Machining Information Material Inconel 600 Dimensions Φ0.6 x 1.2mm (through holes) Methods Micro-drilling Machine Tool Buffalo MCU-5X Max. Spindle Speed 15,000 rpm (18,000/24,000 rpm) Tool Rotating Speed 6,000~8,000 rpm Spindle Taper BT40 / CAT40 / HSKA63 Tool Holder HSKA63-06 Integrated System CTS (67bar); ATC; CNC Automation Inconel 600 Micro-drilling - HIT Achievements (Figure 1. ultrasonic-assisted machining on Inconel 600 micro-drilling 300 through holes workpiece) NEW USED (Figure 2. the comparison of tool edge between before and after machining Inconel 600) Client's Goal in Machining Inconel 600 Our goal is to see ultrasonic effects on micro-drilling Inconel 600 for 300 through holes. Ultrasonic-Assisted Machining Inconel 600 Results HIT managed to drill 310 micro-holes in total, with the first 10 holes as the test holes. The average hole diameter was Φ0.616mm, with the hole diameter tolerance of all 300 holes being within ±0.01mm. HIT Ultrasonic Machining Technology Achievements 🕜 Efficiency increased 71% 📈 Quality - hole diameter tolerance within ±0.01mm ⚙️ Tool Life improved 💰 Cost saved - drilling tool costs around US$80~170/per tool Inconel 600 Micro-drilling - Industry Application Micro-drilling Inconel 600 has been widely applied in the Aerospace industry and Automotive industry, especially for aircraft components (heat shields, gas turbine blades, engine exhaust piping, etc.) and automotive components (battery pack contactor, turbine wheel, etc.). Products with this kind of feature in Inconel 600 usually take enormous amount of time and cost huge amount of money on the drillling tools. 💡 Inconel 600 aircraft components : Aircraft components have to handle and withstand years of operation under high temperature and high pressure environments. The hear shields, jet engines, and engine exhaust systems in the aerospace industry benefit significantly when Inconel alloys are incorporated into their systems. Machining this kind of material usually comes with great expense in time and money due to its machining characteristics. This is where HIT's Ultrasonic Machining Module comes in handy! We offer a comprehensive solution in machining these difficult-to-cut materials. With the assistance of our Ultrasonic Machining Technology, cutting force is greatly reduced and the coolant can function effectively due to high-speed frequency oscillation. We can assure our clients of fulfilling their needs and even achieving better outcome! 💡 Inconel 600 automotive components : Automotive industry is under more and more pressure to create fuel-efficient and pollution-controlled engines and other components. With the outstanding combination of strong mechanical structure and corrosion resistance, Inconel alloys are often applied in a wide range of applications where high performance and reliability are required. Machining this kind of material usually comes with great expense in time and money due to its machining characteristics. This is where HIT's Ultrasonic Machining Module comes in handy! We offer a comprehensive solution in machining these difficult-to-cut materials. With the assistance of our Ultrasonic Machining Technology, cutting force is greatly reduced and the coolant can function effectively due to high-speed frequency oscillation. We can assure our clients of fulfilling their needs and even achieving better outcome!