3116 TiMill Triples Part Count and Saves Over $102,000 in Aerospace
Machining Titanium 6Al-4V, an aerospace manufacturer ran Fullerton's 3116 TiMill against its existing tool. The TiMill cut part machining costs 30%, trimmed machine time 20%, and tripled part count — for more than $102,000 in savings.
At a Glance
The Challenge
In aerospace, every second and every cent counts — and Titanium 6Al-4V is unforgiving on tooling. The customer's existing end mill managed only 15 parts per tool, holding back throughput and driving up the cost of every part.
The Solution
Fullerton's 3116 TiMill pairs an enhanced core for in-cut stability with an advanced FC-13 coating built for titanium. Run head-to-head, it held its edge through 45 parts per tool — three times the competitor's 15 — while running significantly faster.
Both tools ran 0.625″ ADOC and 0.040″ RDOC. The TiMill ran at more than double the feed while tripling parts per tool.
Superior tooling translated directly into superior savings.
The Results
The 3116 TiMill delivered on the metrics aerospace cares about most:
- 3× the part count: 45 parts per tool versus the competitor's 15.
- 30% lower part machining cost: Longer tool life and faster feeds cut cost per part.
- $102,000 in savings: Superior tool life plus quality through roughing and finishing.
When Does the 3116 TiMill Make Sense?
The 3116 TiMill may be worth evaluating when:
- You're roughing or finishing titanium alloys like 6Al-4V
- Tool life is limiting throughput on high-value aerospace parts
- You want to run more aggressive feeds without sacrificing finish
- Cost per part is being driven up by frequent tool changes
Learn more on the 3116 TiMill product page.
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