3116 TiMill Boosts Part Count 3.5× in Titanium Aerospace Machining
Roughing Titanium 6Al-4V for aerospace, Fullerton's 3116 TiMill lifted part count from the competitor's 43 to 150 per tool — a 3.5× increase — while cutting part machining costs 19% and machine time 20%.
At a Glance
The Challenge
In the fast-paced, precision-demanding world of aerospace, every second and cent counts. Roughing Titanium 6Al-4V, the customer's existing tool reached only 43 parts before replacement — capping throughput and adding cost to every part.
The Solution
Fullerton's 3116 TiMill is precision-engineered for titanium, with an enhanced core for in-cut stability and an FC-13 coating tuned for demanding feeds. At the same speed as the competitor but a higher feed rate, it produced 150 parts per tool to the competitor's 43.
Both tools ran 0.040″ ADOC and 0.040″ RDOC. The TiMill ran a higher feed while producing 3.5× the parts.
It didn't just meet expectations — it flew past them.
The Results
One high-performance end mill reshaped the titanium roughing operation:
- 3.5× the part count: Output soared from 43 parts to 150 per tool.
- 19% lower part machining cost: Superior tooling led to superior savings.
- 20% less machine time: Long hours became lean, productive machining.
When Does the 3116 TiMill Make Sense?
The 3116 TiMill may be worth evaluating when:
- You're roughing titanium alloys like 6Al-4V in high-stakes work
- Tool life per cutter is capping how many parts you can run
- You want a higher feed rate without giving up stability
- Cost per part is climbing with frequent tool replacement
Learn more on the 3116 TiMill product page.
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