Manifold Application Brief
| Industry | Dura-Bar Grade | Original Material | Problems Solved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Power | 65-45-12 Ductile Iron | Hot Rolled 1018 Carbon Steel | Machining Cycle Time, Pressure Issue, Cost Reduction |
A manufacturer of manifolds had an initiative to reduce costs, and looked at how they might be able to manufacture the manifold quicker. They needed a more machinable material that provided the required pressure retention of the application.
Dura-Bar 65-45-12 provided a material with superior machinability and comparable performance to the 1018 steel. By making the switch, the customer was able to benefit from several of Dura-Bar’s material advantages. They included little to no deburring required, less time changing inserts because the Dura-Bar was easier on the tooling, and most importantly cutting the machining cycle time in half. The result was a significantly lower total cost to produce the part.
Contact us today to discuss your application and how you can save with Dura-Bar.