Knowledge centre Case Studies

TRI – Logic RTD – Helander Precision

Customer Overview

Helander Precision is a leading manufacturer that specialises in precision engineering, known for tackling complex machining tasks with exceptional accuracy.

The Challenge: Tapping Titanium Threads

Helander faced significant difficulties when producing M12 threads in titanium on a custom-built tapping machine. Their existing tapping fluid resulted in two major issues:

• “Pecking” and premature tap wear when the tapping torque was set too low.
• “Grabbing” and tap breakages, causing components to be scrapped when the torque was set too high.

These issues resulted in excessive tap wear and high rejection rates, increasing operational costs and impacting production efficiency.

The Solution: TRI-Logic RTD Tapping Fluid

ROCOL’s TRI-Logic RTD was introduced to address Helander’s challenges. This high-performance tapping fluid offered:

• Increased torque tolerance, eliminating pecking and grabbing.
• Reduced cycle times, improving throughput.
• Significantly extended tap life, increasing from 1 hole per tap to up to 10.
• Minimised tap breakages, ensuring better component consistency.
• Easy cleaning, simplifying post-tapping processes.

The Results: Improved Performance and Cost Savings

By switching to TRI-Logic RTD, Helander achieved:

• Enhanced efficiency, with cycle time reductions and fewer disruptions.
• Substantial cost savings, with an estimated £200 saved on taps during a single job of 100 tapped holes.
• A streamlined and reliable tapping process, improving overall productivity and reducing waste.

Helander Precision continues to benefit from the reliability and performance of TRI-Logic RTD, ensuring a robust solution for their titanium threading challenges.