Imagine being able to cut your production cost per part in half while increasing tool life by a factor of five. That is the essence of total tooling economy – and that’s where we can make a real difference.
A customer in the automotive industry, manufacturing components for car seats, struggled with a D2 punching tool that only managed 10,000 parts before failing. After our recommendation, they switched to Uddeholm Vanadis® 4 Extra combined with eifeler Duplex-VARIANTIC®. The results were immediate:
- Tool life increased 5 x – from 10,000 to 50,000 parts per tool
- Production cost per part was reduced by 50%
Tool life increased significantly, and production became stable, predictable, and far more cost efficient – a clear improvement in the customer’s total tooling economy. Extended tool life delivered clear sustainability gains: fewer tool changes, reduced material consumption, and a more resource-efficient production process. This example shows how the right combination of material and coating can significantly enhance both performance and cost efficiency in demanding applications.
Curious what it could mean for your business? Let’s talk!