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Diamond Tool & Bore Sizing Systems
Steering

Steering

Accu-Cut’s diamond technology created one precise class size, eliminating up to 20 sizes required by competitors.
steering housing
steering housing

Blind Bore Steering Housing

CPU = $0.004 per unit

Objective: 

Size blind bore with unsupported wall

Bore Size: 3.70025" (94.04mm) x 7.7500" (196.85mm) OAL
Relief: 0.500" / 12.7mm
Material: Compacted Graphite
Roundness: 0.0003" / 0.0076mm
Straightness: 0.0005" / 0.0127mm
Surface Finish: 50 Ra Max/ 1.25mm Ra

Achievement:

Bore Size Control: > 2.0 Cpk
Roundness: < 0.0001" / 0.0025mm
Straightness: < 0.0002" / 0.005mm
Surface Finish: < 8 Ra / 0.2mm Ra
Cycle Time: < 34 seconds

Accu-Cut's diamond microcutting process improved roundness by over 300% and straightness by more than 250%.

Rotary Valve
Rotary Valve

Rotary Valve

CPU = $0.008 per unit

Objective: 

Size 9.50" / 24.13mm OAL thru bore

Bore Size: 0.37525" / 9.53mm
Material: Heat Treated Carbon Steel 62 HRc
Stock Removal: 0.008" / 0.203mm
Roundness: 0.0003" / 0.0076mm
Straightness: 0.0004" / 0.010mm

Achievement:

Bore Size Control: > 2.0 Cpk
Roundness: < 0.0001" / 0.0025mm
Straightness: < 0.0002" / 0.005mm
Cycle Time: < 28 seconds

Accu-Cut's diamond microcutting process improved roundness by over 300% and straightness by more than 200%

Automotive Steering Valve
Automotive Steering Valve

Automotive Steering Valve

CPU = $0.006 per unit

Objective:

Stock Removal: 0.003" / 0.76mm - 3 passes
Surface Finish: 10 Ra / 0.25mm Ra
Roundness: < 0.0002" / 0.005mm

Achievement:

Surface Finish: < 5 Ra / 0.125mm Ra
Roundness: < 0.000050" / 0.00127mm
Cycle Time: < 19 seconds
Off-Road Steering Sleeve
Off-Road Steering Sleeve

Off-Road Steering Sleeve

CPU = $0.004 per unit

Objective:

Bore Diameter: 1.125" / 28.58mm
Surface Finish: 8 Ra / 0.2mm Ra
Cylindricity: 0.0002" / 0.005mm
Roundness: 0.0001" / 0.0025mm

Achievement:

Bore Size Control: > 2.0 Cpk
Surface Finish: < 4 Ra / 0.1mm Ra
Cylindricity: < 0.00004" / 0.001mm
Roundness: < 0.00002" / 0.0005mm
Cycle Time: < 22 seconds
Automotive Sun Shaft
Automotive Sun Shaft

Automotive Sun Shaft

CPU = $0.006 per unit

Objective:

Bore Diameter: 2.077" / 52.76mm
Surface Finish: < 28 Ra / 0.7mm Ra
Cylindricity: 0.0002" / 0.005mm
Roundness: 0.0003" / 0.0076mm

Achievement:

Bore Size Control: > 2.0 Cpk
Surface Finish: < 20 Ra / 0.5mm Ra
Cylindricity: < 0.0001" / 0.0025mm
Roundness: < 0.00012" / 0.003mm
Cycle Time: < 24 seconds

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CNC turnkey systems

CNC Turnkey Systems

Accu-Cut turnkey systems combine intelligent control, engineered tooling, and automation options to create stable, repeatable processes designed for high-volume manufacturing.

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