Product Details
Roller Tools for Metal Spinning
| Roller Tool Life Comparsion | |||||
| Nylon | 8 hours | ||||
| Acetal | 10 hours | ||||
| Laminated Phenolic | 16 hours | ||||
| Duraspin® | 192 hours | ||||
| Data supplied by US lighting manufacturer | |||||
Duraspin® Product Use
Duraspin is ideal for hydraulic, flow forming, necking-in and pressure compensating metal spinning equipment. Duraspin roller burnishing tool parts perform under conditions that are normally considered too harsh for thermoplastic materials. With a Continuous Use Temperature of 450° F, Duraspin maintains superior strength and stiffness at elevated temperatures. As a result, a longer operating life is realized relative to many competing materials.
Coolants are typically not required, but may be used for optimum finishes or close tolerances. If coolants are used, a spray mist of water soluble oil is recommended Pressurized air or vacuum is commonly used for chip removal and as a light coolant.
Because of plastic’s inherent differences, you may wish to experiment with tool materials, angles, speeds and feeds to obtain optimum results.
Show Me the Money! Roller Tool Life Comparison*
Case Study - Duraspin® vs. Other Roller Tool Materials |
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| Roller Tool Material | Duraspin | Nylon | Acetal | Laminated Phenolic |
| Material | $1,800 | $250 | $340 | $660 |
| Fabrication Cost | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Installation and Redressing (Labor) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Downtime for Installation | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| Total Installed Cost | $2,210 | $660 | $750 | $1,070 |
| Part Life | 192 hours | 8 hours | 10 hours | 16 hours |
| Parts Needed per Year (1,040 hours/yr.) | 6 | 130 | 104 | 65 |
| Annualized Cost | $13,260 | $85,800 | $78,000 | $69,550 |
* Case Study uses roller tools 7.0” OD x 2.0” ID x 2.0” Thickness
Duraspin® is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products
