High-Efficiency Machining Case Study: Connecting Rod Deep Hole Drilling & Inconel 718 Milling

04 July 2025
Introduction 
This case study demonstrates two real-world applications of our cutting tools in demanding machining operations: deep hole drilling on connecting rods and precision milling of high-temperature alloys.  
 
Connecting Rod
Case 1: Deep Hole Drilling for Connecting Rod (C70S6 Steel)  
 
Workpiece: Connecting Rod  
Material: C70S6 Steel  
Cooling: Internal Cooling  
Machine: Machining Center  
 
Requirements  
- Hole diameter: Ø8.5mm  
- Depth: 90mm  
- 4 holes per workpiece  
 
Tool Specifications  
- Deep Hole Drill: Ø8.5 × 11 × 160 × φ10  【PCD Drill】
 
Optimized Parameters  
- Spindle Speed (S): 2,650 RPM  
- Feed Rate (F): 270 mm/min  
 
Results  
- Tool Life: 1,200 workpieces  
- Total Machined Length: 432 meters  
 
High-Temperature Alloy Milling
 
Case 2: High-Temperature Alloy Milling (Inconel 718)  
 
Workpiece Material: Alloy 718  
Tool: D6 R3 Milling Cutter 【PCD Milling Cutter】 
Cooling: Emulsion  
Machine: Horizontal Machining Center  
 
Cutting Parameters  
- Cutting Speed (Vc): 113 m/min  
- Cutting Depth (ap): 0.4 mm  
- Cutting Width (ae): 0.5 mm  
 
(Note: Precise parameters ensure stability in high-temp alloy machining)

 

Why Our Solutions Worked  
1. Material-Specific Tool Design  
   - Case 1: Specialized flute geometry for efficient chip evacuation in deep holes.  
   - Case 2: Optimized edge preparation for Inconel 718’s work-hardening properties.  
 
2. Cooling Integration  
   - Internal cooling (Case 1) prevented heat accumulation in 90 mm deep holes.  
   - Emulsion cooling (Case 2) controlled thermal stress on the tool.  
 
3. Parameter Precision  
   - Balanced RPM/feed ratios maximized tool life while maintaining productivity.  
 
Conclusion
These proven results demonstrate our tools’ capabilities in extreme conditions:
▶Achieved 432 meters of cumulative drilling depth in hardened C70S6 steel at high efficiency.
▶Maintained stable milling performance on aerospace-grade Inconel 718 at 113 m/min cutting speed.
 
For your challenging machining applications  
Whether drilling deep holes in tough alloys or precision-milling heat-resistant components, our engineering team can deliver optimized solutions to maximize your productivity and tool life.  
 
→ Contact us for tailored parameter recommendations and tool specifications.  

 

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