Abstract Currently, China's cutting and tooling technology lags behind industrialized countries by approximately 20 years. To bridge this gap, efforts from the tool industry alone are not sufficient. It is also essential for end-user industries to increase their investment in advanced tools and fully leverage their potential. By doing so, companies can significantly improve efficiency, reduce costs, shorten lead times, and accelerate the development of new products.
According to foreign data, tool costs account for about 2.5% to 4% of total manufacturing costs, yet they directly influence up to 20% of machine costs and as much as 38% of labor costs. Studies show that increasing feed rates and cutting speeds by 15% to 20% can reduce overall manufacturing costs by 10% to 15%. This highlights that while high-quality tools may initially raise tooling expenses, the resulting gains in productivity lead to substantial reductions in both machine and labor costs. This strategy is widely adopted by manufacturers in developed nations.
However, in China, many enterprises still rely on conventional machine tools that are outdated or underutilized, and low labor costs have reduced the immediate pressure to adopt advanced cutting technologies. As a result, the full impact of high-performance tools on cost reduction has not yet been realized. Despite this, the relatively low investment required and the quick return on investment make these tools highly suitable for Chinese companies at this stage. Many have already seen positive results.
To close the technological gap with industrialized countries, Chinese tool manufacturers must intensify their efforts to develop and apply key technologies. Innovation, research, and collaboration across the supply chain will be crucial in driving progress. By focusing on quality, performance, and practical application, the industry can move forward and support the broader goal of enhancing China’s manufacturing capabilities.
According to foreign data, tool costs account for about 2.5% to 4% of total manufacturing costs, yet they directly influence up to 20% of machine costs and as much as 38% of labor costs. Studies show that increasing feed rates and cutting speeds by 15% to 20% can reduce overall manufacturing costs by 10% to 15%. This highlights that while high-quality tools may initially raise tooling expenses, the resulting gains in productivity lead to substantial reductions in both machine and labor costs. This strategy is widely adopted by manufacturers in developed nations.
However, in China, many enterprises still rely on conventional machine tools that are outdated or underutilized, and low labor costs have reduced the immediate pressure to adopt advanced cutting technologies. As a result, the full impact of high-performance tools on cost reduction has not yet been realized. Despite this, the relatively low investment required and the quick return on investment make these tools highly suitable for Chinese companies at this stage. Many have already seen positive results.
To close the technological gap with industrialized countries, Chinese tool manufacturers must intensify their efforts to develop and apply key technologies. Innovation, research, and collaboration across the supply chain will be crucial in driving progress. By focusing on quality, performance, and practical application, the industry can move forward and support the broader goal of enhancing China’s manufacturing capabilities.
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