[VA/VE Case] Cost Reduction through Material Change <Stainless Steel>

Grinding before surface treatment becomes unnecessary, allowing for a reduction in total costs!

We would like to introduce a case where cost reduction was achieved through a change in material. The instructions at the time of estimation specified material S45C, outer diameter Φ6f8(-0.010/-0.028), and surface treatment of hard chrome plating of 10μm or more. According to these instructions, the process would be as follows: 【Cutting blank (Material D)】 ⇒ Pre-treatment grinding ⇒ Surface treatment ⇒ Post-treatment grinding finishing. By changing the material from S45C to stainless steel, we proposed eliminating the need for grinding before surface treatment. By suggesting a material change based on the intended use, we can reduce processes, shorten lead times, and achieve cost reduction. 【Challenges】 ■ The instructions at the time of estimation specified material S45C, outer diameter Φ6f8(-0.010/-0.028), and surface treatment of hard chrome plating of 10μm or more. ■ The processing steps according to the instructions would be: 【Cutting blank (Material D)】 ⇒ Pre-treatment grinding ⇒ Surface treatment ⇒ Post-treatment grinding finishing. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

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