To make this component meant a real challenge for our customer.
The decision to accept the production-order had to be made just before x-mas.
On the 21st of Dec. the customer and our designer discussed the point if such a complex shape-insert could be ground at an acceptable price. Interlocking transitions of contours and clearances represented the full complexity.
On the 23rd of Dec. the customer received a sample insert which fullfilled al requirements...