Case Study: iMFLUX Inc. reduces cycle time and boosts tool life with Vericut Force Optimization

How to Analyze and Optimize Cutting Conditions to Reduce Cycle Time

Imflux Inc., a subsidiary of Procter and Gamble specializing in plastic injection moldmaking, needed to significantly increase its metal removal capabilities to improve manufacturing efficiency. The company turned to the vendor Vericut and its Force Optimization module to address this challenge.

Vericut's Force Optimization software provided a physics-based solution that analyzes and optimizes cutting conditions in NC programs. The results were substantial, with cycle time reductions between 17% and 51%, a significant increase in tool life, and lower cutting temperatures. The vendor's solution delivered a rapid return on investment of just 1.4 months and is estimated to save the company $21,000 monthly.

Imflux Inc.

Erik Morgan

Continuous Improvement and Education Leader