Process
There are many advantages to Dura-Bar. Some are found within the bar itself, others are by-products of the Dura-Bar process. Thousands of machine shops, OEM’s and repair facilities take advantage of the product every day. The bottom line is companies usually switch to Dura-Bar to save money. The savings typically come from two areas - increased productivity and solutions to existing problems. Whether the decision is to pocket, share or invest these savings, it all begins – and ends – on the bottom line.
There are many ways to save with Dura-Bar. Customers who have made the switch typically profit most by:
- Reducing total part cost by up to 50%.
- Increasing machine capacity between 10 and 50%.
- Extending tool life up to 2 to 3 times that of steel and other iron products.
There is a wide selection of parts currently made from steel and other materials that could easily be made from Dura-Bar. Of course, not all applications are ideal and many variables go into a material decision. Obviously the most critical variable is the performance of the part in its application; but material cost, manufacturing cost, machine tools used, tooling consumption and shop floor practices all play a part. So, where does the material specification decision begin? We suggest at the bottom line. That is, what material can be used to produce the part at the lowest total cost and effectively meet the requirements of the part in the application?
Using our discovery process of Form, Fit and Function can help determine if Dura-Bar should be considered for a given application:
- Form – Does Dura-Bar come in a size and shape that would work?
- Fit – Can the part being processed take advantage of Dura-Bar’s manufacturing benefits?
- Function – Will Dura-Bar meet the requirements of the part in the application and which grade should be used?
