The Precision Kidd Advantage
A Cost/Benefit Analysis of Yield Loss Dollars for the same part machined from a standard section bar vs a Precision Kidd Steel Special Shaped Bar shows significant advantages for our cold drawing process. A summary of these benefits is listed below.
Improved Size and Section (reduces machining losses)
- Tighter size & section tolerances
- Dimensional consistency within each bar
- Dimensional consistency from bar to bar
Improved Steel Surface Finish (reduces surface machining & improves quality)
- Cold drawn steel
- Ground and polished steel
- Produces near defect free surface
Improved Straightness (facilitates automatic bar feeding)
Increased Mechanical Properties (can reduce the need for hardening)
- Yield strength
- Tensile strength
- Hardness
Improve Machinability and Productivity (enables higher machining feeds & speeds and improved machined finish)
- Increased machining rates
- Longer tool life
- Improved yield
Improved Formability (improves response to spheroidization)
- Cold drawn and annealed
Improved Cost Effectiveness (optimizes machinability and reduces yield losses)
- Production of precision shapes to precision tolerances
Click here to view a more detailed cost/benefit comparison chart (PDF format).
