A modified steel specification improved machinability by up to 30%, helping a high-volume manufacturer increase output and reduce tooling costs.
Hillfoot’s commercial and technical teams identified an opportunity to improve the performance of the customer’s steel feedstock.
By modifying the steel’s machinability and carefully controlling its chemical limits, we delivered up to a 30% improvement compared with standard-quality material.
The customer benefited from:
Increased production output
Reduced tool wear and damage
Less time spent on machine set-up
More consistent feedstock quality
Equipment able to operate without supervision
The outcome
Better-performing steel delivered a more efficient manufacturing process, saving time, reducing tooling costs and increasing output.
