From Three Tools to One ,A Productivity Breakthrough

The Hidden Cost of Complexity

The previous process relied on a three-tool sequence to complete a single operation — each tool change introduced non-productive spindle downtime and compounding risk. Every tool change adds seconds of idle time — and increases the risk of concentricity issues and scrap. The Transformation A single custom-engineered SPL Step Drill replaced the entire three-tool sequence — consolidating drilling, step enlargement, and chamfering into one seamless operation.