3500SM Micro Fury Delivers 4.5× the Part Count and $54,700 in Savings
In medical manufacturing, the customer needed to optimize slotting in stainless steel. Fullerton's subminiature Micro Fury end mill produced 53 parts to the competitor's 12 — a 4.5× increase — while cutting machining costs 72% and machine time 77%, for $54,700 in savings.
At a Glance
The Challenge
In the precision-driven world of medical manufacturing, the customer needed to optimize slotting in stainless steel for maximum efficiency and minimum cost. The competitor's tool produced only 12 parts before it needed replacing.
The Solution
Fullerton's subminiature Micro Fury end mill is built for high cutting forces and tough materials in a small footprint. Running the same 22 IPM feed and 0.01-minute cut time as the competitor, the Micro Fury produced 53 parts to the competitor's 12 — 4.5× the output from the same conditions — and drove machining cost down 72% and machine time down 77%.
Small in size, big on savings.
The Results
The Micro Fury set new benchmarks for the medical slotting application:
- 4.5× the part count: The Micro Fury produced 53 parts to the competitor's 12.
- 72% lower machining costs: More parts per tool meant a far lower cost per part.
- 77% less machine time: Leaner operations and $54,700 in overall savings.
When Does a Subminiature End Mill Make Sense?
A 3500SM Micro Fury may be worth evaluating when:
- You're machining small, tight-tolerance features in medical or similar work
- Slotting or detail work in stainless steel is wearing tools quickly
- Low part counts per tool are driving up cost per part
- You need high-performance geometry in a subminiature size
Learn more on the 3500SM Micro Fury product page.
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