Case Study 7 - Drilling 718 Inconel

• Application: Drilling aircraft landing gear forgings
• Current Tool: 250" carbide drill
• Material: 718 Inconel
• Production Concerns: Holding size and tool life
• Goals: Improve tool life and productivity
• Current Tool Life: 69 holes
• Tool Life with EMG: 200+ holes
   (Note: power consumption to drill hole reduced by 50%)