Changing a process in manufacturing, can be a risk. But when it proves to be a good\u00a0investment, the lesson learned is that productivity adds time and money to your bottom\u00a0line. For more than a decade, Unison Engine Components-Asheville used a handmade,\u00a0hand held deburring tool for finishing the holes on a high pressured turbine stator. This\u00a0method seemed to be sufficient at the time until being introduced to an E-Z Burr\u00a0machined alternative to the process.<\/p>\n
The Problem: This specific component, used in aerospace manufacturing, was lacking a consistent\u00a0chamfer. The high pressure turbine stator, made of Inconel 718, requires a blind hole of\u00a00.0935 diameter. This challenge became more apparent as measured accuracy was not\u00a0being achieved at a regular level.<\/p>\n The handmade deburring tool pencil grinder was very difficult to use and required that a\u00a0skilled craftsmen spend more than 30 minutes per part to complete this process. This\u00a0amount of time obviously added to the cost of producing the high pressure turbine\u00a0stator.<\/p>\n The Solution: The Results: Pride in craftsmanship, a consistent finish and time saved. The features and benefits of making change, a pleasurable experience.\u2028Since 1960, E-Z Burr has been providing innovative and versatile deburring solutions to customers. Over the last 5 years they have introduced and expanded their Carbide Series of deburring tools to produce successful results for rigid or hard materials. \u201cFrom the very start, our goal has been to provide tools that are durable, dependable and easy to use and maintain, while offering our customers a fair and reasonable price,\u201d says Bill Robinson, President of E-Z-Burr. \u201cWe are always looking for new innovative ways to meet the needs of our client.”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The problem was not an obvious one as this is a lower volume component. However,\u00a0the consistency was lacking accuracy which added time and compromising the quality\u00a0of the product. The current hand-made, hand held needle deburring instrument added a\u00a0significant amount of time to the process.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Due to the fact that this was a unique application, there was not a machined tool to pull\u00a0from the shelf. Unison Engine Components-Asheville approached E-Z Burr with the\u00a0challenge to provide a custom built micro tool to meet their standards and\u00a0requirements. The tool proved to be a successful solution with the required chamfer\u00a0size of .005 \u2013 .015 to assure the consistency they were looking to achieve. In addition,\u00a0the attention to detail also allowed the avoidance of damage inside the blind hole. The introduction and ease of the machined deburring process also removed the tedious<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Unison Engine Components-Asheville now has an Inconel 718 component that meets their standards of quality and consistency. They are proud to offer a unique product that may offer increased sales of this component.\u2028The time savings alone, added productivity to the manufacturing capabilities and a more profitable operation. The introduction and ease of the machined deburring process also removed the tedious and mundane frustration from the labor force dedicated to manufacturing this component.<\/p>\n