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Autodesk Names Andrew Anagnost President and CEO
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Shavo’s high performance regenerative blowers Pune-based Shavo Technologies Pvt. Ltd has introduced a new range of high performance Regenerative Blowers in an effort to increase its offerings to customers in India. Goorui is the main brand of FLS Hongkong and has its design origination from Hannover University in Germany since 1933. With the core research and design technologies in global vacuum pump industries, Goorui has got nearly 72 product technology patents and is being used globally in key applications such as Air Aeration , Blower–off & drying, Central Vacuum Systems, Pneumatic conveying, Vacuum pick up & hold down. Vapor & Fumes Extraction, and Biogas Conveying
Goorui Regenerative Blower Regenerative blowers (also called side channel blowers or ring compressors, terms that refer to their physical construction) are the ideal solution for moving
large volumes of air at lower pressures or vacuums. Unlike positive displacement compressors and vacuum pumps, regenerative blowers “regenerate” air molecules through a non-positive displacement method to create a vacuum or pressure. When system parameters fall within the range of a regenerative blower, it can be the most cost-effective method for producing pressure or vacuum.
Technology Goorui side channel blower adopts Benz wheel like ADC 12 materials and high precision high temperature bearings, casting pig iron across the old technology, has a “high ,fine, light” and other characteristics, high technology content, energy saving, low carbon, high quality first-class products, Quality derived from inside SKF, NSK in use. Every Goorui side channel blower is strictly through Germany, Japan high precision testing equipment
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Formerly a part of Shavo Norgren India Pvt. Ltd, one of India’s largest pneumatic equipment manufacturers, Shavo Technologies is now on a pan India basis representing some of the choicest engineering manufacturers in the world. In the field of Air Moving Technology , for the past 30 years the company has been representing GAST USA ( compressors, vacuum pumps, air motors, etc ) catering to a variety of market segments like Medical, Analytical, Packaging, Automobile, Printing, Laboratory, Material Handling & Industrial Machinery, etc.
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Bosch introduces rewards programme for dealers and customers Bosch Power Tools India, that offers a complete range of power tools for construction, woodworking and metalworking industry announced the launch of its ‘My Bosch Rewards Program’, an exclusive rewards and loyalty program designedfor hardworking and well-connected Bosch Power Tools customers and dealers. Target customers include masons, carpenters, electrician, plumbers, fabricators, installers and applicators that use Bosch Power Tools on a day-to-day basis and visit dealer outlets frequently. These
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dealers then refer the customers to the program by promoting participation and awareness about the My Bosch Rewards program amongst target customers to earn attractive incentives. Bosch Power Tools is developing a mutually rewarding relationship with the dealer through the ‘My Bosch Rewards’ program to further support its loyal customers besides attracting new customers. Commenting on the launch, Panish PK, Regional Sales Director and Business Head - India and SAARC - Bosch Power Tools said,
“Our customers are important for us and we have created the loyalty program to show our appreciation for their continued loyalty“. He added, “Most companies try to acquire new customers through discounts and deals, but we realised we had a very loyal set of customers who keep coming back to us - some of them almost every day , and we decided to do something special for them”. My Bosch Rewards is a rewarding loyalty program for customers who buy Bosch Power Tools for everyday work. They can avail unlimited
rewards and unlock many other benefits by participating in the loyalty program to strengthen the relationship with Bosch. To receive reward points, customers will enroll in the My Bosch Rewards Loyalty Program and earn reward points on purchase of eligible products and referrals. Customers can redeem rewards in exchange of reward points from My Bosch Rewards catalog.
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BUSINESS NEWS
Autodesk Names Andrew Anagnost President and CEO
Autodesk has announced that its board of directors has appointed Andrew Anagnost, current interim co-chief executive officer and chief marketing officer, as the company’s new president and CEO, effective immediately. He will also join Autodesk’s board of directors. “The board and I are delighted that Andrew will lead Autodesk
into its next stage of growth,” said Crawford W. Beveridge, chairman of the board of Autodesk. “Andrew has been instrumental in the development and execution of Autodesk’s successful business model transition, and with his leadership, we are confident that our move to the cloud and subscription will continue to be successful.” Anagnost, who holds a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering and Computer Science from Stanford University, began his career at Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company and as an NRC fellow at NASA Ames Research Center. After joining Autodesk in 1997, he held various technical and strategic roles.
He led engineering for Autodesk Inventor, the company’s 3D model-based product design and engineering tool, growing revenue five-fold during his tenure. As senior vice president of business strategy and marketing, he led the company’s successful transition to a subscription business model, and drove adoption of Autodesk’s cloud technologies. “This is an exciting time for Autodesk, and I am thrilled to be taking on the CEO role,” said Anagnost. “Autodesk transformed the design industry by bringing CAD to the PC 35 years ago, and in the last 10 years became the clear technology leader. We were first to bring design to the cloud and
mobile, and now we’re bringing construction and manufacturing to the cloud as well. I can’t wait to lead Autodesk into our next phase of growth, where we will combine business and product innovation to become an even more customerfocused company.” Anagnost’s appointment follows the February 2017 resignation of the company’s former president and CEO, Carl Bass, and a comprehensive search process conducted by the board over the last four months.
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Chiron Werke receives Bosch Global Supplier Award Chiron Werke GmbH & Co. KG has been honored with the Bosch Global Supplier Award from Robert Bosch GmbH. Chiron received it in the category purchasing of indirect material and is the only manufacturer of machining centers among the prize winners. With this award, Bosch recognizes outstanding performance in the manufacture and supply of products and services – notably in the areas of quality, costs, innovation, and logistics. “We are very proud of this award. It shows that we offer high quality and future-oriented solutions – in partnership with our customers “, states Dr Markus Flik, CEO of the Chiron Group. In all, Bosch has given awards to 44 suppliers from eleven countries. The theme of this year’s award
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From left to right: Dr. Karl Nowak, president of the Bosch corporate sector for purchasing and logistics; Dr. Markus Flik, CEO Chiron Group; Stefan 45 Birzle, Head of Global Account Management Automotive Chiron Werke; Robert Huter, Vice President Corporate Sector Purchasing and Logistics, Machinery and Equipment; Photo: Robert Bosch GmbH ceremony in Stuttgart was Partners in success. “Bosch’s success is based in no small part on competitiveness, innovative strength, and agility – qualities we can achieve only with fruitful international partnerships,” explains Dr. Karl Nowak, president of the Bosch corporate sector for
purchasing and logistics. Chiron has met the requirements of Bosch and, therefore, received in 2017 not only the Global Supplier Award for the first time, but also the Bosch Preferred Supplier Award for the fourth time. In front of some 100 representatives of the supply
industry, Dr. Markus Flik and Stefan Birzle, Head of Global Account Management Automotive Chiron Werke, received the coveted award. Chiron supported Bosch with highly productive machining solutions and has long been more than a mere deliverer of machining centers. “Chiron is a partner in development and innovation that supports Bosch to remain competitive“, says Dr. Flik. Competences in the development, manufacturing and implementation of complex production systems as well as the continuous development of digital solutions are critical success factors.
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BUSINESS NEWS
ExxonMobil & GE agree to global lubricants collaboration ExxonMobil is now a preferred global lubricants supplier for GE’s Jenbacher Type 2, 3 and 9 gas engines. As part of this new global collaboration, ExxonMobil will help owner-operators of Jenbacher gas engines enhance equipment performance through the use of its Mobil Pegasus™ family of premium gas engine oils. ExxonMobil and GE will also continue to build on more than two decades ofcollaboration by coengineering high performance gas engine oil technologies that meet the evolving needs of GE gas engine platforms.
For more than 50 years, the Mobil Pegasus family of oils has helped gas engine operators extend engine life, increase efficiency and reduce costs. These products are formulated to deliver extended oil life capability, keep-clean technology, controlled oil consumption and exceptional wear protection. “We’ve built a strong working relationship with GE and many end users over the past two decades, but this new collaboration validates the leadership of our Mobil Pegasus family of lubricants and underscores the many benefits they can help deliver to end users,” said Tim
Hinchman, Strategic Global Alliance director at ExxonMobil. “Through this collaboration, we also look forward to working with GE to engineer new lubricant technologies for Jenbacher gas engines that will help their customers further protect their businesses in the years to come.” For gas engine operators, these benefits include reducing the number of oil changes and oil purchases required, enhancements to the energy efficiency and reliability of their equipment, and increased engine availability while lowering operating costs.
GE’s Jenbacher gas engines are commonly used in cogeneration/ combined heat and power applications. To help protect these engines, customers will be able to take advantage of a full range of products in the Mobil Pegasus family, including MobilPegasus™ 705 and Mobil Pegasus™ 605 Ultra 40.
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FARO introduces SCENE 7.0 with real time onsite registration FARO has announced the availability of the FARO® SCENE 7.0 software platform. SCENE 7.0 includes the high quality, high value functionality offered by its predecessor, SCENE 6.2, such as automatic object recognition, scan registration and position, and takes it a step further with integrated real time, on-site registration. The unique value of SCENE 7.0 can be realized by diverse industries, including architecture, engineering, construction and public safety or any industry where there is a premium placed on capturing/ scanning, analyzing and enhancing 3D data. Previously, the process of taking an actual scan in the field, transferring that scan to a computer workstation/PC to start using the data was a three-step process. The project 3D scan data was
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stored on physical SD cards at the project site. Then the user would bring the SD card to the office and physically insert the SD card into a workstation/PC for download. Finally, the scans, once all loaded from the SD cards, would be registered (i.e., logically integrated into a cohesive set of data points on the computer workstation/PC in the office and then the data would finally be ready for use). SCENE 7.0 supports a seamless, more efficient process. Real time, on-site registration enables the 3D scan data, whether it be from a single scan or multiple scans in process simultaneously, to be wirelessly transmitted (i.e., no SD cards needed) directly to an onsite computer workstation/PC in real time. Additionally, the scans are automatically aligned on the workstation/PC computer in real
time, in the field. “SCENE 7.0 is unquestionably the most advanced software platform of its kind. It significantly elevates the productivity of the FARO Focus Laser Scanner user well beyond what is available for any hardware and software solution package for cost efficient 3D data capture, processing and analysis,“ states Joseph Arezone, Chief Commercial Officer. “Real time, on-site
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International Presentation Forum at GOM 3D Metrology Conference 2017 At this year’s GOM Conference on September 26 and 27 in Braunschweig, speakers from industry and research present their experience with optical metrology. OEMs such as Audi, BMW, Opel, Porsche, and VW report on their usage of 3D measuring data for component testing and quality assurance in automotive engineering. In biomechanics, 3D measuring data supports materials testing and production control of medical products from companies such as Arthrex as well
metrologists, and experts from wellknown companies and research institutions. Participants compile their individual conference program by choosing different interactive solution tracks. In addition, the technical exhibition and networking dinners offer the opportunity to get into conversation with metrology and industry experts. as in research centers. Furthermore, Boeing, Liebherr-Aerospace and Rolls-Royce present the inspection of complex engine structures and
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IESA all set to host DEFTRONICS 2017 in Hyderabad
IESA, the premier trade body representing the Indian Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) industry has yet again continued its stride to boost the success of the Make in India initiative in the Indian Aerospace & Defence sector by hosting DEFTRONICS 2017. The fourth edition of DEFTRONICS is scheduled on August 31st & September 1st at Park Hyatt in Hyderabad. The theme of DEFTRONICS 2017 is Accelerating Self-reliance in Aerospace, Defence and Internal Security. It has been a great year for the Indian Aerospace & Defence industry (A&D), which has emerged
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as one of the most significant domestic industries, presenting an ocean of opportunities for manufacturing companies and foreign companies investing in the A&D space. India has been one of the leading spenders in defence for the past few years and continues to have defence imports of USD 5.9 billion, contributing 15% to the total imports of defence products in the world. IESA has recognised this as a great opportunity to continue its effort to build and support the manufacturing ecosystem in the defence space. It recently announced the launch of setting up the Hyderabad chapter with a focus to provide a stronger thrust for the Aerospace & Defence manufacturing. DEFTRONICS 2017 is focused on providing sessions on the various opportunities in the defence, defence manufacturing, skilling, major programs of defence, etc.
Commenting on the occasion, MN Vidyashankar, President, India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA) said, “India has reached a stage where manufacturing has been successfully established. Even the Indian Aerospace and Defence Ecosystem, which has been historically a leading net importer, has significantly strengthened the self-sustained model in the past few years. We are motivated to invest more in the industry and bring in more innovation with an increased focus on R&D. We strongly believe that the Indian A&D industry has the full potential to have an independent ecosystem and would provide the maximum support to ensure it becomes significantly more self- sufficient as an industry.”
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Lantek introduces important innovations Lantek has developed important innovations in its software solutions to improve performance and adapt even better to the needs of its customers in the fabrication sector. These improvements are part of the continuous innovation policy that the multinational applies to its products and which bring the reality of digital processing ever closerformanufacturers. One of the systems experiencing the most significant change is Lantek Expert, which now includes a 64-bit version and significant innovations in automatic nesting. The 64-bit version enables higher performance in the nesting
and sheet metal cuttingmodule and achieves greater security by preventing the execution of malicious code.
In addition, huge advances have been introduced in different technologies: • The optimization of the calculation of times for the machining ofchamfers withwater jet machines • Important developments in programming both in thepreparation of parts drawings and in nesting • New options in milling applications with the support
of more tool types and different material entry strategies. • Additional options for the common cut grid • New module for designing mosaics All these innovations will facilitate the work of thousands of users in the sheet metaland fabrication sectors and will increase the performance of a product which is already a market-leader. The Lantek Flex 3d Tubes solution is also undergoing a major change in 2017. The main update is focused on the 2D geometry editing module, which is now much more powerful and easier to use without the need
to launch an external program. New operations for defining joints between tubes have also been added. In this way, Lantek customers can complete jobs with kits and can export tube structures by defining different types of joints between parts, streamlining manufacturing and facilitating assembly. This is unquestionably great news that will simplifythe work of pipe manufacturers.
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Mastercam gives instructors an opportunity to boost skills CNC Software announces 2017 Mastercam Summer Teacher Training. Each year, the Mastercam Educational Division holds a series of week-long classes for instructors around North America. Not only do these classes provide instructors with the training they need for a successful, up-to-date program, but they also provide instructors with the opportunity to share ideas with other instructors in their field. Mastercam Fundamentals – Designed to take the complete beginner from feeling intimidated and overwhelmed to feeling comfortable working with the tools in Mastercam. Offered July 17-21 in Gig Harbor, WA. Introduction to Mastercam 2018 – Transition into Mastercam 2018, the latest platform, and a short review of basic CAD/CAM/ CNC. Then start creating machined projects,with student appeal, while incorporating the software’s various
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design and toolpath features. Offered July 24-28 in Granite City, IL. STEM Electric Guitar Building – Learn the basics of Mastercam while building your own electric guitar. Engage in student-centered learning activities that relate the guitar design to specific math, science, and engineering topics. Offered July 24-28 in Redmond, OR. Mastercam Router ProjectBased Training - In this interactive class, you will learn CAD functions
including wireframe geometry and solid modeling techniques, as well as the latest in Mastercam toolpath technology while designing an acoustic amplifier of your own design to amplify sound from your own cell phone.Offered July 31-August 4 in Tolland, CT. Intermediate Mastercam – Great for CAD/CAM and machining teachers of any skill level from beginners through advanced. Focus on projects that are enticing and motivational for students, igniting
their passion for manufacturing while teaching them the basics. Offered August 1-4 in Garland, TX. Mastercam Certification Training – For intermediate or advanced teachers that want to become Mastercam Certified Instructors. Using Mastercam University materials and related curriculum, instructors can prepare to certify. Offered August 7-11 in Dallas, TX. Mastercam Teacher Training – Offered by FASTech – Five days of varying classes, basedon your skill level. Offered August 7-11 in Batavia, OH.
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Swabian metalworking experts present high-precision machining center
At EMO 2017 in Hannover, Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW), experts in high-end production systems for customized metal workpiece machining, will be presenting their latest machining center – including the two-spindle linear motor model BA W02-22 with a new machine design–, for the first time including automation. Special attention will be focused on the new integrated loading module with vertical pallet storage for blanks and finished parts which allows for loading and unloading of the BA W02-22 in parallel to
machining time with an integrated 6-axis robot. The loading module will be presented as a world premiere together with machining of compactor impellers at the company’s trade fair stand. The new operating concept, which features an elegant, ergonomic design and an innovative technology, ensures intuitive and task-oriented operation of the machine. The twospindle BA 622 machining center will also be presented for the first time with a 7-axis robot. To create an independent manufacturing cell with enough supply of workpieces for one shift, SW has developed an integrated loading module for its machining centers that can be docked with the basic machine. This is a plug & play solution designed customerspecifically for the machine, robot and workpiece storage as a crane hook solution. In addition to loading and unloading in parallel to machining time with an integrated
6-axis robot, the system also makes it possible to perform this step manually. It is also possible to exchange the workpiece supply in parallel to system production time. Additional technologies such as reclamping, labeling and scanning, etc. can also be integrated. The loading module is structured so that it can be integrated without problems, even with difficult sitespecific preconditions. The module is therefore available in a version that
is especially suitable for cramped conditions, designed especially as a corner solution with transverse material flow. Since the robot is mounted on the ceiling and can also be flexibly configured for specific projects, there is more freedom of movement and space for other technologies.
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Hypertherm ranked number one cutting brand Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems and software announced its selection as the “Top Cutting Brand” in a new survey of steel service center executives. The survey, administered by Metal Center News magazine, includes all methods of cutting including oxyfuel, plasma, and laser. The final ranking is an indication of which brands command the largest share of mind, and highest levels of customer satisfaction. In conducting the survey, Metal Center News asked participants to select the brands they would
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endorse and buy from in the future. In addition to cutting, service center executives also ranked products in the coil processing, sawing, and material handling categories. This year’s selection of Hypertherm comes just weeks after the introduction of the company’s newest cutting technology, the XPR300™ with X-Definition™ Plasma. This new class of plasma, considered Hypertherm’s most significant plasma advance ever, combines engineering advances and refined high definition plasma processes to deliver unmatched plasma cut quality on mild steel,
stainless steel, and aluminum. “We are honored that steel service centers think so highly of Hypertherm and our products and services to rank us number 1,” said Jeff Deckrow, vice president of Hypertherm North America. “We know the landscape is very competitive and understand the pressures many of our customers are facing which is why we are committed to developing products that help companies reduce their cutting costs while improving performance and throughput.” For more information www.hypertherm.com/en/.
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Renishaw showcases improved non-contact tool setting solutions
Renishaw, a world-leading engineering technologies company, will introduce its enhanced and extended NC4 non-contact tool setting solution for machining centres at EMO Hannover 2017, Germany (18th–23rd September, hall 6, stand B46). Building on the highly successful and proven design of the existing NC4 system, this enhanced solution introduces a range of additional features and options to satisfy the demands of the rapidly evolving manufacturing environment. Comprising the NC4 non-contact tool setter and NCi-6 interface, the system provides a high-speed, highprecision solution to determine tool geometry, check tool condition and
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track thermal changes on a range of 3-axis and 5-axis machining centres. By automatically monitoring these variables – at speeds that are up to ten times faster than alternative, error-prone manual methods – the NC4 system helps to guarantee ‘right-first-time’ components, reduce scrap and rework, and increase profitable, productive on-machine time. A new ‘Dual measurement’ mode considerably reduces cycle time and
ensures more robust performance in wet conditions, while upgraded optics improve tool-to-tool measurement accuracy and make the system particularly suitable for small diameter tools. Renishaw’s compact, integrated air blast is now a standard feature of the NC4 system, ensuring swift and efficient removal of machining debris and coolant prior to measurement. To achieve simplified installation, a new connector-based installation is available as an option, which facilitates quick and simple retrofit, service and repair of NC4 hardware. Simplification of the calibration process has been achieved through the introduction of an alignment target, which identifies the correct
position for the calibration artefact and the optimal measuring position within the beam. Significant programming benefits are also available, with NC4 support now embedded into Renishaw’s extensive range of graphical user interfaces, plus on-machine and mobile apps including GoProbe and Set and Inspect. These intuitive apps provide a programming environment that allows even new and inexperienced users to generate probe commands in minutes.
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‘As automation continues to gain steam, safety basics needs to be reinforced’ Schmersal India, a leading player in machine safety, recently celebrated a decade of its existence in India. The company has indeed come a long way since its humble beginning as a sales organisation to tap the growing Indian market. Today, the company has a manufacturing facility in Ranjangaon near Pune and is in fact the only company producing safety switches directly in India. It expects further growth in production and employment in the coming years, courtesy increasing awareness of safety in the industry.
Mr. Sagar Bhosale, Managing Director Schmersal India
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To know more about the company’s growth plans and evolving trends and innovation in the machine safety segment, Shweta Nanda spoke with Sagar Bhosale, MD, Schmersal India. He opens up about the need for safety to evolve to keep pace with the rising trend of automation and challenges in the Indian market. Excerpts:
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IN FOCUS Q. Please shed light on the key technological trends and innovation emerging in the machine safety segment. Market of safety is moving ahead at an extremely rapid pace. One of the trends that is gaining traction is series connection of safety sensors, which enables different safety devices to communicate with each other. For instance, let’s say a company is using five different safety devices, then series connection ensures that these disparate devices are able to talk to each other and with the main controller seamlessly. In fact, even devices from two different generations can communicate easily. Secondly, more and more organizations today expect safety sensors to have diagnostics and predictive capabilities to reduce downtime. They expect that operators should have clear visibility into safety sensor status at the machine, at his station locally as well as at the command center. Another trend we have been noticing is that organizations are getting more comfortable with electronic sensors as compared to the earlier generation of elctromechanical sensor. Infact, there has also been a steady rise in the demand for sensors for specific applications. For instance, the pharmaceuticals and food industries are demanding hygienically safe sensors. Apart from this, there has been a surge in the popularity of safety sensors with RFID technology.
Q. In the last ten years of Schmersal’s existence in India, have you noticed change in approach towards machine safety? Yes, definitely. There has been a sea change in the attitude towards safety with a large number of organizations recognizing the value of human life. There has been a significant rise in the demand for safety solutions due to twofold reasons. Firstly, awareness around their benefits has increased. Earlier there was a lot of scepticism around safety solutions due to the notion that they hamper productivity. However, over the years organizations have realized that this is not the case with the advanced safety solutions. In fact, it’s the other way
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around. Safety in place ensures peace of mind for workers who can concentrate on work, which in turn increases productivity. Secondly, international standards and global safety norms have propelled Indian companies to augment their safety initiatives. In today’s connected age, safety and design engineers in Indian companies are constantly in touch with their global counterparts. They are updated on the safety practices and policies followed globally and feel necessary to have similar practices here in India. This is a great transformation as engineers now expect organizations to have machines conforming to relevant international standards.
Q. How is automation transforming the machine safety segment? Automation is the future of manufacturing. There are no two ways about it. As automation continues to gain steam, safety aspect needs to be taken care of. Today, robotics is taking over the manufacturing floor. There is little doubt that robotics brings several advantages and is slated to witness further uptake in the days to come. That said, it is of utmost importance to address security issues with robots. For instance, we need to make sure that robots and humans are working together without endangering the human life and the process. With automation becoming widely prevalent, safety basics need to change completely. Direct Safety should be employed in the basic stage when the systems are being designed. We at Schmersal are sensing tremendous opportunity in the automation segment and are committed to addressing the safety aspect.
Q. Tell us about your manufacturing facilities and tec.nicum division? Our world-class manufacturing facility has a production space of 3,000 square meter, where we manufacture safety and electromechanical products. We follow stringent quality norms similar to our parent company in Germany and conduct rigorous quality check on safety switches. Most of the infrastructure and machines in our facility have been sourced from Germany. Our tec.nicum division has a team of
five engineers, trained from Germany for functional safety expertise. The specialists at tec.nicum provide support, especially with complex legal and technical questions. They are certified as Functional Safety Engineers by TÜV Rheinland and are specialists in the field of safety technology. This team conducts a comprehensive assessment at companies to evaluate their present safety levels. They also make companies aware about basic safety standards and new rules and regulations coming in. After thorough assessment, the division is responsible for putting necessary safety controls and getting third-party certification for safety. This division is seeing a lot of positive response and growing at a rapid pace.
Q. How do you perceive India as a market? What are the challenges and how is Schmersal tiding over these challenges? Although Indian organizations have started realizing the importance of safety, this is true primarily for multinational companies. Smaller companies still bypass many safety protocols. Making them aware and convincing them to follow safety guidelines is definitely a challenge. We at Schmersal conduct seminars especially in smaller cities targeted specifically at MSMEs. These companies have constraints in terms of having skilled resources and money so we offer them complete, easy-to-operate solutions. To ensure optimal use of safety devices, we interact with employees who directly use the devices and train them. We also have a demonstration room at our factory, where customers can physically see the solution in use and experience the ease-of-using the device, its diagnostic capabilities and other useful features in person. The good news is that we get a lot of requests for knowledge on safety. We see a lot of desire from companies to assess their safety status and achieve compliance with safety norms. This is definitely an extremely positive trend and we expect safety to emerge as an integral aspect for a large number of Indian companies in the coming years.
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Proficient Leaders of advanced EDM technology Mr. Rajesh R. Ratnaparkhi Managing Director Ratnaparkhi Electronics Ind. Pvt. Ltd.
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We started this company in 1986, with few products and job work for ABB Ltd , CGL Ltd, and others. In 1989, the constitution of company was changed from proprietorship to Pvt. Ltd. company, for project to manufacturing EDM controller unit for big Indian EDM brand ‘Electronica.’ In year 2000, we launched our first “fast wire CNC wire cut EDM” machine in IMTEX 2000 at Delhi. We got good response to the concept, we floated with advantage of cost reduction in wire cutting process. Since then we have continuously developed this technology with new concepts and now have big product basket of various models suitable for different segment of markets. Today, we have 2025 NXG, 3240 NXG, 3240 H NXG and 5063 NXG products mainly for job work and production job segments with low investment and low running cost. This helps the customer to maintain the competitiveness and can achieve best return on investment. We have 3240 HSAT and 2530 HSAT products which are higher end products in fast and medium wire technology with high-speed and auto tension features. This helps customers to achieve the better finish, accuracy and speed. In 2015, we launched new product “SMART CUT” with slow wire technology , again competitive low cost solution in this segment of “Entry Level Machines.” In 2016 we launched a new product “ALTRA 5530 EDM machine” with new concept of table orbiting feature. In 2017 only we launched another product: “Ezee drill” based on EDM technology with capability to drill 0.2 mm to 3 mm hole. All the above launches have given us an edge and have been accepted by market in very positive way. We hope this will help us to build our brand in a stronger way, in the market. At present, we have the following products: 1. Medium wire CNC machines 1. 2025 – 3240 – 3240 H – 5063 NXG
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2. 3240 – 2530 - HSAT 2. Sinker EDM machine 1. 4025 – 5530 – E/ENC20 2. Altra 5530 – 7040 – 12060 ZNC 3. Slow wire cut CNC wire cut machine 1. 2530 – 3240 - SMART CUT 4. EDM Drill – Ezee drill model with 0.2 to 3 mm drill.
Q. According to you, what has been the impact of Make in India? It is a very good initiative started by the Govt. of India and should have good impact on the industry. Also, it will effectively save some portion of our Forex outflow. This should create awareness in the market to respect the product manufactured in India. Only care we all have to take is we should be on our toes to meet the international standards of the products we manufacture, to meet the expectations of users in all respect and meet their investment purpose and value for money. If we are dedicated towards our nationality and decide to use Make in India products, subject to requirements of products are fulfilled in all respects, we all directly or indirectly can be part of making Indian economy stronger and
efficient than it is now. But still, we feel that one window for all permissions – licensees and other issues in not a reality as on date, which all industrial sector is looking for.
Q. Please tell us about changing trends in your industry segment. Considering our products and technology base, we are a tiny player in this segment. However, we try with full enthusiasm to meet the customer expectation and the competition of local as well as international players in this segment. Key trends we have observed in the segment are in line with changing customer expectations. Firstly, customers are looking for the best possible low-cost solution. Secondly, at the same time they are looking for accuracy to be achieved with low cost machines. Lastly, they are looking for machines with maximum intelligence to reduce the operator skills
during machine operations.
Q. Please tell us about your company’s vision and expansion plans for the Indian market? We look at ourselves as more of technocrats than business group. Due to which we focus more on technological aspects of product. We want to be the “Brand” in this segment which others should follow. Our vision is to manufacture products with international standard and precision achievements. As business we need to value projections and quality / quantity achievements. By 2025 we should be very much popular accepted brand in this segment of market. As on date we manufacture @ 250 machine per annum and our target is to reach @ 500 nos by 2025. We are sure that with today’s working team’s spirit, dedication and approach, we can achieve our goal.
Q. What are the main factors affecting business? The main factors affecting the business are: 1. Technology development you can achieve and how dedicatedly you work on to it 2. Application support you extend to the customer for their achievement
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3. Quality manufacturing practices you follow during the process 4. Customer training systems and programs 5. How effectively after-sales services support is being provided to customer 6. Understanding exact need and then promoting the exact product. If we fail in any of the above mentioned aspects, it directly or indirectly affects our business
Q. What marketing strategies do you apply in order to stand out in the market? We believe in quality product manufacturing with features like specified performance, reliability of products and user friendly manmachine interface. Instead applying strategies for marketing we take efforts to manufacture best product which itself will result in increase in sales. Still it is required that you need to reach customers or customers should know
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you manufacture such kind of machines. We normally prefer to exhibit our products in local exhibitions. Regarding competition, we always believe that is healthy tonic which keeps you alert and indicate your position. If you ignore it you have to pay heavy penalties for the same. We have developed feedback system so that we would react to the issues as fast as possible.
Q. What steps do you adopt to maintain profits? We make sure that working team has the liberty to take decisions and should be open enough to discuss the required issues with authorities whenever they feel it is necessary. We delegate all responsibilities with full confidence to all departments teams and management plays role of parents by extending help as and when asked for.
Q. Please share your views on the impact of GST.
Industries which were following excise + VAT/CST pattern should not be affected much, as earlier also they were taking credit. CST getting abolished should give us great relief in terms of collection of C forms and otherwise facing the penalties due to non-collection of the same. We feel GST should support manufacturing sector in India as many formalities have been reduced in this area. India becoming one market will result in all manufacturers sharing the same platform of tax structure. Now not taxation but product will be evaluated by customer. Logistics difficulties should also get reduced due to GST. That said, it is too early to comment on the real achievements of GSTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the picture should become more clear in another six months .
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Focusing on electric drive systems and the
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lectromobility and Industry 4.0 – these industrial megatrends are featured prominently in the EMAG Group booth at the EMO in Hanover from September 18 to 23 this year. Throughout the show, EMAG machine manufacturers will demonstrate their role as “facilitators” of technological change. For example, they have complete solutions available for the efficient production of central components of electric drive systems. Exhibition visitors will see several high-performance machines in operation – including world-firsts in the areas of turning operation, laser welding/ joining and gear cutting. At the same time, the EMAG Group is also accelerating the digitalization of its production technology to establish intelligent factories. Therefore, the EMO will have a dedicated area where customers can test essential Industry 4.0 solutions. A main focus is the consistent usability of the software, which will continue to simplify the control, monitoring and analysis of production. The goal is a controlled, predictable and monitored production process from start to finish – summarizes the message of the EMAG Industry 4.0 presence at the EMO.
In the new VL machines for the machining of chucked parts, powerful water-cooled motor spindles with up to 32.4 kW power (at 40% duty cycle) ensure high productivity.
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The goal of EMAG Industry 4.0 products is a controlled, predictable and monitored production process from start to finish.
The manufacturing data of the machines offer many options for perfecting central processes with custom-fit software tools: “MultiMachineMonitor”, for example, enables the control of different machines from a central location by tablet or PC, and fine-tuning of the production process. The “EC Data” software guarantees the traceability of the production process of a workpiece at any time. “MachineStatus” provides a detailed analysis of the machine and the tools during operation. “At the EMO, we will present even more solutions that demonstrate the effectiveness of these combined approaches”, explains Rainer Seitz, head of software development & IoT at EMAG. “On the other hand, standardizing these tools is a high priority for us. We want customers to understand the modules quickly and effortlessly. The main focus of our presentation will be on the simplification of usability.”
Promoting the e-revolution in production The second focus at the EMO also points to the future of industry because EMAG solutions allow for the efficient production of many components for hybrid or purely electric drive systems – from rotors and complex differentials to new types of transmission shafts. This process covers from raw part, all the way up to the final precision machining. The wide range of technology within the Group makes this all possible – and their capability broad range is demonstrated by the machines that EMAG is displaying at the show. For example, the enhanced dual-spindle VL 3 DUO vertical turning center is a highly productive solution for gear and engine components up to 150 millimeters in diameter. It only requires a minimum installation space of 24.5 square meters – including automation system (TrackMotion), chip conveyor and parts storage. Increased productivity
IN FOCUS Marketing Director Modular Solutions at EMAG. “With this we can create efficient multi-technology production lines, for the complete machining of gears, with low non-productive times and high process reliability, for example.”
New degree of flexibility in joining and laser welding
The world-first ELC 160 HP is the ideal solution for the efficient processing of continually changing batches in the production of gear components. is provided by two entirely separate machining areas with powerful watercooled motor spindles up to 32.4 kW power (at 40% duty cycle) and 12-post
VLC 50 TWIN has two main spindles in one machining area to process two identical workpieces (up to 75 mm in diameter) simultaneously.
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tool turrets. The matching TrackMotion automation system not only ensures the rapid transportation of parts between the two machining areas, but also flips the parts over between OP 10 and OP 20. The results of this process are a minimization of cycle times, and a significant decrease in unit costs. At the same time, direct distance measuring systems and recirculating roller guide rails in all linear axes ensure precision and consistent workpiece qualities. Of similar interest is the world premiere of the VLC 50 TWIN turning center for gear components with a diameter of up to 75 millimeters. It has two main spindles in one machining area that are able to process two identical workpieces simultaneously. This results in a massive increase of output quantities and lower unit costs. Diameter and length of the two workpieces can be adjusted independently by the two spindles. This machine equally has direct distance measuring systems and recirculating roller guide rails. In addition, EMAG uses an innovative linear motor in the X-axis. Dynamics, repetitive precision and endurance precision are significantly higher. “It’s important to us that the VLC 50 TWIN can be easily interlinked with EMAG hobbing or deburring machines, with the TrackMotion system, for example”, explains Björn Svatek, Sales &
Another world first is the introduction of the ELC 160 HP production solution. This machine is used especially for processing the control gear and clutch body, and combines several process steps into a perfectly timed system: Joining (press fitting) of the clutch body, induction pre-heating (if required by the material) and connecting the components with a laser beam. Cycle times in some instances are less than 10 seconds because the processes run parallel in four different stations. Furthermore, the ELC 160 HP allows automatic retooling of the fixtures for different gear stages. Due to this feature, the complete set of wheels for a gear can be produced in a one-piece flow, without retooling. “Manufacturers of dual-clutch transmissions or hybrid systems, for examples, are very interested in this technology because the increasing number of gear stages requires new solutions for efficient processing of continually changing batches”, declares Dr. Andreas Mootz, Managing Director of EMAG Automation. “This is exactly what we offer with the ELC 160 HP.” In hall 17, booth C31 EMAG will demonstrate the entire range of its technological approach: Without exception, these are highly productive and flexible production solutions that can be easily combined into production lines according to demand, and only take up a small space. Setting up new production solutions – for example, for the growing number of electric drive systems – is thus being significantly simplified.
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“ Manufacturers are evolving as they strive to retain their competitive edge in the respective markets “ Q. What trend will drive METROLOGY industry in near future ? According to Market Research Future[1], other than an increased demand for measurement technologies from sectors such as the Automotive, Energy, and Power industries. A trend towards more outsourcing in the Healthcare market was also observed.
Q. What are the factors that impacts your industry ?
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Manufacturers are evolving as they strive to retain their competitive edge in the respective markets. As such, we have observed an demand for accuracy, reliability, and ease of use across the sectors and industries that we support.
Q. What are the remedies do you suggest to improve the positioning of the industry you are into ? FARO places high emphasis in our continued investment in our R&D activities to develop even more innovative and high performing measurement technologies for the industry. We also frequently gather feedback from customers at trade events – which directs our R&D projects. [1] Market Research Future, Metrology Market Research Report – Global Forecast to 2027, April 2017
GST: Connecting India through a Common Market There is a need to correct some anomalies in GST rates, whereby some industrial intermediates which are critical inputs to building CNC machine tools attract GST at a different rate whereas the end products are at a lesser rate
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he Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is focused on creating an environment conducive to the development of machine tool industry in India. To achieve this IMTMA partners with industry and Government through advisory and consultative processes. IMTMA is the single point of contact for the Indian machine tool industry in the country. The following is our perspective on GST: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) officially came into effect from July 1. India is now “One Tax One Nation”. The new paradigm in India’s cooperative federalism is expected to rein in improved tax compliance and facilitate the ease of doing business and pave way for increased investments. Manufacturing sector has been accorded prime importance by the
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Government of India. Make in India programme is a shining example of this. The manufacturing industry believes that GST could enable India figuring on the world map as a hub for manufacturing. From an end-customer’s outlook the indirect tax cost applicable on machine tools was on the higher side, attracting excise duty and VAT depending on the state. Additionally there was a cascading of taxes on account of levy of CST, input tax credit retention under VAT, levy of entry tax, octroi, local body tax, etc. up to the time the product reached the customer. This has been eliminated with the standard rate of GST at 18% for machine tools. It is expected that there would be a reduction in the overall indirect tax cost. Such reduction in indirect tax costs can lead to reductions in production
cost and an increase in baseline profits. Alternatively, such reduction in costs may also provide headroom for price reductions, benefiting end-users. There is a need to correct some anomalies in GST rates, whereby some industrial intermediates (as for example, CNC system, ball screws, etc., which are critical inputs to building CNC machine tools) attract GST at 28% whereas the end products (CNC machine tools) are at 18%. The ideal situation would be to tax raw materials, intermediates and finished Parakramsinh G. Jadeja, products at successively increasing GST President, IMTMA rates (say 5%, 12% and 18%). It may take some time for SMEs to move from the earlier tax compliance to GST and once it is done it would be a game changer for the Indian machine tool industry.
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We give strategic advantages to our customers from diverse industries: Rupesh Paparaju, Bettinelli Automation, India
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ettinelli S.p.A, established in 1953, specializes in the development and manufacturing of precision motion control components and systems. In 1996 a separate division named CDS Cam Driven Systems was created for engineering solutions in automation and motion technology. CDS produces the widest range of mechanical Cam Driven Units, commonly known as rotary / indexing tables for precision motion control applications, requiring rotary or linear transfer, positioning and handling. The products range includes, cam indexing and servo-driven tables, ring positioning drives, intermittent and oscillating drives with parallel or right angle configuration, rotary & linear part handlers, precision link transfer systems, and epicycloidal servo reducers.
designed, manufactured and shipped in 6-8 weeks. The manufacturing takes place centrally in Italy. The regimen starts with design & engineering, CNC induction hardening, CNC milling, grinding, quality check and then assembly, painting and shipment. In order to ensure quality, all components are machined internally, including the cam hardening by a proprietary CNC controlled induction hardening equipment. For better finish, the products are also subjected to chemical nickel plating, blasting and painting. The manufacturing process is constantly controlled to conform to international
standards. The company’s quality systems are ISO-9001-2008 certified. Strategic advantages
Over the years, Bettinelli Group and CDS Indexers have become synonymous with high quality automation products and technologies. “Our design and manufacturing systems have furnished competitive and strategic advantages to numerous industries in pharmaceutical, automobile, manufacturing, packaging and a plethora of other sectors. And for automation functions, our solutions are invariably preferred by companies,” says Rupesh Paparaju, Director, Bettinelli
Wide ranging products
The broa4d product spectrum covers IP parallel shaft indexers, IT roller dial indexing tables, TR roller dial indexing tables, HP roller dial indexing tables, IG/IGA roller gear indexer, TL precision link conveyors, MHP/ LHP part handlers, FT-HT open center ring tables and packages of rotary indexing tables. Bettinelli has a wide range of standard products. These are delivered in 3 weeks. When it comes to customized products, these are
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Parallel Shaft Indexer Automation Components, India. The Indian subsidiary, headquartered in Pune, serves its customers in India by providing installation, commissioning, and after-sales support. It also offers technical consultation. In the pharmaceutical industry cam driven systems are used in filling, blister pack, tablet making and packaging machines. In automobile industry, they are used in pallet transfer tables, assembly machines, painting applications and test rigs, just to mention a few. In machining industry, they are
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used with advantage in deburring, lapping and pressing machines and in transfer lines. In SPM & robotics, they find applications in transfer lines, station loading, sequential operations and so on. Inwelding, these indexers are inevitable in positioners, synchronous welding, robotic welding and component transfer. Packaging too is a major application area. Cam systems are used in box filling machines, wrapping machines, cartoning and capping machines. Indexers are also used in casting, printing and cosmetics industries.
The Indian arm of Bettinelli, based in Pune, Bettinelli Automation Components Pvt. Ltd., is highly customer-centric. “Our presence in India means quite something in fostering a symbiotic relationship with our customers. It helps us to match our world-class products with our eminent customer support,” underlines Paparaju, Director, who has built up a team to improve Bettinelli’s response time. “CDS are high-tech products which lend themselves to enhance the operational efficiency and productivity at the customer’s end. We stay close to the customer to understand his needs and offer customized solutions within the shortest possible time to ensure peak uptime of his equipment and operations”, he adds.
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Spraymet Surface Technologies helps in conservation of resources Waste into wealth: Spraymet harnesses the best of surfacing technologies to reclaim machinery components & parts and conserve resources
Mr. P.T. Bindagi, Technical Director, Spraymet Surface Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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hat does it take a metallurgist to become an entrepreneur? Besides a good academic background and industry exposure, you also need selfconfidence and courage to leave a cushy job and enter business. That’s precisely what Bindagi did.
A scholastic career
P.T. Bindagi, the Technical Director of Spraymet Surface Technologies P. Ltd., headquartered in Bengaluru. Bindagi took his degree in metallurgical engineering from the Bellary Govt. College. He was state first. After this scholastic career, he took up a job with Precision Fasteners as a metallurgist in their R&D lab. After a short tenure of two years, He joined Ador (erstwhile Advani-Oerlikon) in 1984
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and took the onus of product marketing in the newly set up Powder Division. At Ador, he stayed for long 10 years. He had his career progression and soon became the Divisional Manager of Metco Thermal Hard facing Div. In 1987. Bindagi received special training in tribology at Metco, Australia as well as Sulzer Metco, USA. Back home he presented several papers on the nuances of ‘thermal spraying’ in conferences organised by IIW, BARC, VSSC and other organisations. The turning point
The year 1994 was a turning point for Bindagi. That was the year when he bid adieu to service and decided to be on his own, doing the same thing closer to his heart : propagating the art and science of tribology, harnessing the proven technologies of thermal spray, plasma spray & HVOF. Subsequently, It took hardly a few months for him to give shape to his passion: establishing his own company in the name and style of Spraymet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Today Spraymet is engaged in thermal spray, ENP plating and weld surfacing. While the main plant is in Bangalore, Bindagi set up the second
plant in Pune to stay closer to its customers especially from the automobile sector which is demanding technical excellence, proximity and service all at the same time. Spraymet has the distinction of having pioneered the carbide coatings in the steel mills and galvanizing line roll coating. Proprietary coatings
The company owns a few proprietary coatings like moly blend (Spraymet MoB) for metal to metal wear and Ductile matrix carbide (Spraymet DMC) for plastic processing feed screws. Bindagi is keenly interested and is working towards expanding applications in turbine industry, medical implants and other new frontiers. In his quest, to spread knowledge, Bindagi also picks up students from universities for project work related to tribology and wear metallurgy. “Today when I look back, I have the satisfaction of having chosen a business line which is not only winning bread for me but also butter for the industry at large,” states Bindagi. There is substance in what he says. He has helped the industry save a lot of money and helped conserve its scarce resources. May his tribe increase! P.K. Balasubbramaniian
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‘An Indian Company with Global Business Culture’!
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aving long experience over 17 years, Accusharp Cutting Tools Pvt. Ltd; has become today a leading company in the activities of design, manufacture, and supply of special cutting tools in Tungsten Carbide and H.S.S. With the strength of product quality and service reliability, the company has grown with 120+ employees, on a setup of 15,000 sq. ft.; and has established its prominent presence in various industry sectors like Automobile, Engineering, Machine Tools, Agro., Aerospace, Textile, Energy, etc.
Mr. Arvind Khadke, Corporate Consultant, conducted half a day Training Conference on ‘Tungsten Carbide Tools Technology and Tool Applications’; wherein he shared his long experience in this field. There was an interesting interactive questionsanswers session to understand the details of the subject.
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Accusharp is recognised today, as an Indian company with global business culture. The company stands as the first preferred choice for special cutting tools for a number of local and MNCs. Satisfied customers, from various industry sectors, often visit Accusharp works to witness its proficient operational activities, management systems, work culture and technological developments. Recently, a team of twenty technical professionals, from some MNCs, made one day plant visit to Accusharp. Purpose of the visit was to see the modern CNC machine setup, to learn cutting tools manufacturing processes and technology behind. Mr. Khadke also explained some of the business strengths of Accusharp as: • Products with customer expected quality, • Processes with modern equipment of high efficiency, • People with competence and passion, • Logistics services with reliability,
Tech. Director, Mr. Girish Kulkarni and Customer Desk Manager, Mr. Ajit Kamble conducted a plant tour for the visitors. Visitors were impressed to witness the implementation of 5-‘S’ concept - i.e. cleanliness, and safety care in the plant. Visitors had free interaction with the Accusharp operators on the CNC machines to understand the company’s manufacturing process from the product quality point of view. This useful interaction strengthened the customer’s confidence about Accusharp product quality and reliability; so that to consider Accusharp as productivity partner for them.
and • Participation in CSR. H.R. Head, Ms. Rashmi, presented documentaries to the visitors on Accusharp’s activity processes, and on the company’s participation in the IMTEX-2017. Ms. Dhanshree, from Customer Care Desk, made all the logistics arrangements for the plant visit and the training conference. Sales Manger, Mr. Shashikant Lokhande coordinated the entire Event. Response from the visitors was encouraging; and they requested Accusharp to extend such useful plant visits and training sessions for their other colleagues from their respective companies.
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Sparkonix’s Instant Service App sets a benchmark for machine manufacturers Good service is a growth driver Given vast geography and market diversity, optimum delivery of Service support has always been a huge challenge for Indian machine manufacturers. “Good service to customers is very important in EDM Spark Erosion market where machine up-time is money”, says Shailesh Patwardhan, Director of Sparkonix. Sparkonix has been serving the Indian industry for over four decades and has earned a very high reputation for service. However, in spite of all the software and systems in recent times, Sparkonix’s team observed, the Machine Users struggled to register their service calls. Sparkonix recently chose Attendme - an Instant Service App to enable easy service call registration for its entire range of EDM Spark Erosion Machines. Sparkonix now has a direct connect with Machine Operators Typically, Operator notices a problem and posts a request for Service call. But, the actual call is registered by Production Engineer or Manager. This usually involves, finding contact person at Sparkonix, writing email or sharing information on whatsapp etc. The Attendme platform chosen by Sparkonix gives the power to everyone, including Operators, cutting all the unproductive time and efforts lost in registering a
service call. To request for Service, Operator or any other person has to just download the Attendme App on their mobile and scan the unique QR code on Sparkonix’s Machine. Instant Service Update for all Sparkonix’s Machines Upon registering the request for service, the Operator receives an SMS confirming the receipt complaint with contact details of concerned Service Engineers with his/ her visit schedule. The service requests are scheduled and assigned by Sparkonix’s Service Manager in Pune using a cloud based application. Complete Transparency - Sparkonix’s Commitment to its customers The Attendme App stores all the information pertaining to service call
in a single place. Everyone, can see the information, including Service progress, visit reports, complaint history and more. Sparkonix is committed to complete transparency in price and service. Using the Attendme platform for Service Call registrations, we are now able to achieve this easily. Further, with Attendme App we are able to track and better utilise our Service Engineers, says Ashok Zalki, Manager - Service at Sparkonix. Hassle free service comes free with Sparkonix’s EDMs • Anyone at the Customer’s end, with Attendme App can register a service call • Instant update on service request • Detail Service history and analysis • Single tool to manage all service calls About Sparkonix Sparkonix is one of India’s largest manufacturer of EDM Spark Erosion machines. With more than 5000+ customers and exports to 30+ countries, Sparkonix has been leading the way in the Spark erosion technology for over four decades. For more information Web: www.sparkonix.com
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Aerospace: Machining titanium quickly and safely Walter is improving titanium machining with special tools By Dirk Masur
Dirk Masur is an Aerospace Component Manager and Specialist in Titanium Machining at Walter.
for civil aviation in particular are finding themselves increasingly subject to the pressures of a series manufacturer, as is familiar for example from the automotive industry. Up until now, Boeing, Airbus, and to a lesser extent Bombardier, have mainly shared the market between themselves. Meanwhile, new competitors from China and Russia are preparing to enter the market. The pressure for manufacturing to become as cost-effective as possible is therefore increasing. Walter is making an important contribution in this respect with the Xpress Aerospace range.
übingen-based specialist Walter’s Xpress range for the aerospace industry is made to measure for the exacting requirements of the aerospace industry. In particular, their solid carbide tools with customer-specific dimensions are available for delivery within two to a maximum of three weeks. An innovative new tool coating and tool technology ensure that tool life is more than doubled in some cases. In the aerospace industry, things are done a little differently in comparison to other sectors. Weight plays a pivotal role, and every gram less counts. It is ultimately a product’s weight that determines its profitability, rather than part and component prices. No wonder then that titanium is enjoying considerable growth and popularity in this sector. This is the case especially for structural components for which high strength also matters. Typical examples are doors and door frame surroundings, landing gear supports, undercarriage struts or landing flap tracks. Titanium is also corrosion- and temperature-resistant. However, manufacturers of aircraft
Further development of the tooling systems The challenge: Titanium is more difficult to machine than aluminium, which has largely been used until now. Its high chemical reactivity leads to chips becoming fused at the cutting edge during machining. The poor thermal conductivity of the material allows temperatures at the cutting edge to rise significantly. The resulting chips are often extremely tough and abrasive. The minimal modulus of elasticity leads easily to the workpiece bending. Together with material solidification in the edge zone, this reduces the tool edge life even at low cutting speeds. The tool costs also significantly depend on the demands placed on the component and the material, as well as on the process. Decreasing the wall thickness can cause the parts to become extremely unstable, thus an important focus is the stability of the machine and the clamping. Using the right coolant strategy also has a significant influence on tool life. Walter is continually developing its tooling systems with the aim of reducing machining times. Carbide
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substrates, new coating technologies and macro- and micro-geometries of the cutting tools play an important role here. The machining strategy can, however, also be further optimised in collaboration with CAD/CAM specialists. This all makes high-performance cutting (HPC) and high-dynamic cutting (HDC) for finishing and roughing titanium possible today. Dynamic milling with the Walter Prototyp Ti38 Z6-10 and innovative new coating enables cutting speeds of up to 140 m/min to be achieved. Multi-tooth solutions with up to ten teeth allow the feed to be increased by up to 50 percent at low contact widths. These solid carbide tool solutions can ultimately achieve an increase in metal removal rate of up to 50 percent in comparison with conventional solutions. Coating determines tool life An example of the newly developed substrate and coating technologies is the PVD-based coating (physical vapour deposition) for solid carbide tools in the Walter Prototyp Ti range. This coating substantially increases tool life in comparison with the conventional ANC coating (aluminium chromium nitride) – by up to 100 percent and more. This means that the tool life of a window frame made of 3.7164 titanium with a tensile strength of 1250 N/mm² when semifinishing and finishing using a Prototyp HPC Ti40 has been able to be raised by 154% from 175 minutes to 444 minutes. Using a Prototyp HDC Ti38 L for finishing the outer contour has extended tool life by 116%. The speed has been increased by 25% and the machining volume by 23%. A further innovation is CVD coating technology for the indexable insert cutting tool material WSM45X, which is used for
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3a, b: New in the Walter titanium machining product portfolio: The Walter Prototyp Ti38 and Ti40 Z5 for HPC/HDC applications. The milling cutters are suitable for dynamic milling as well as semi-finishing and finishing operations. The Ti40 can also be used for roughing. Image: Walter AG
example for the Walter BLAXX M3255 porcupine milling cutter. The coating functions as a heat protection shield, facilitating high cutting speeds of up to 65 m/min and extending tool edge life to up to 130 minutes. This makes it possible to double the tool life of titanium structural components, which are typically made using a mixture of full slotting and climb milling at a cutting speed of 45 m/min and a feed of 0.12 mm. A further option is to increase the cutting speed to 65 m/ min with a constant tool life of around 60 minutes. Finish-milling can also be carried out with PCD (polycrystalline diamond) cutting edges, which are amongst the hardest materials known. An appropriate coolant strategy must be implemented in this case, however, in order to keep
Facilitates high-performance milling in titanium and titanium alloys at up to 60 m/min and with a 130-minute tool life: The Walter BLAXX M3255 Z5 porcupine milling cutter, fitted with WSM45X indexable inserts with the new CVD thin film coating.
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the machining temperature at the cutting edge under 600 °C. In general, the cutting fluid and the concentration of the cooling medium have a significant influence, especially on tool life. It is most important to introduce the cooling medium as directly as possible into the working zone. This is facilitated by special coolantthroughs in the tools. High-pressure cooling at up to 70 bar is state of the art for new machine tools. Special tool solutions for cryogenic machining go even further, working with liquid carbon dioxide or nitrogen, which is even colder. From tool supplier to technology partner Walter considers itself to be a digital process partner and is therefore developing tools which are ever more closely related to applications in the sense of “component solutions”. This requires an entire team of specialists. Appropriate CAD/CAM skills are a key prerequisite for complete evaluation of the processes. Walter caters to its customers’ needs and offers tools, solutions and services throughout the entire process. With regard to this development, Walter developed the “Component Solutions” project in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at the University of Sheffield some time ago. In the course of the project, special machining strategies were developed for all pocket shapes occurring
for structural components, using the CAM programs commonly used in the aviations and aerospace industry. This “toolbox” enables a suitable machining process to be quickly and efficiently derived from a 3D model of a customer component. Highest quality in the shortest time “Good things come to those who wait” no longer rings true today. Even highperformance tools with customer-specific special dimensions are subject to immense time pressure. Since the beginning of the year, Walter has therefore been offering the long-established Walter Xpress service especially for the aerospace sector too. Xpress tool solutions are available for delivery within two to a maximum of three weeks. The speed starts from the ordering process itself. The my.Walter software solution enables the customer to design the tool online themselves or together with a trained field service employee. With “Walter Online Xpress”, the customer receives a binding quotation including a 2D drawing and 3D model by e-mail within a maximum of one hour. The order itself, which is frequently a bottleneck within the company, is also significantly accelerated using Walter tool management.
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Chemical Process Optimization: A perspective Chemical Process Optimization is a methodology in which all the interlinking chemical process steps of a plant are optimally coordinated with each other all the way from the design and development to actual implementation Protect & Pack) Solution Engineering is a unique approach which harmonizes technologies and expertise to create value. The overall objective of this proposition enables customers to delegate performance ownership of their operations right from raw material stage up to finished product stage to one partner. While they can focus on their core processes without worrying about the chemistries interacting with their parts, a team of experts from the partner works on a module to map, study, suggest & implement optimizations in processes, products and technologies. Balwant Bains, GM Product Management & Marketing, Zavenir
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ndustrial technologies have rapidly developed since the Industrial Revolution, and technological progress during the 19th century had been significantly promoted by the great inventors of that century. Through the years, new technologies and methods have been developed through research and development. The advancements of both science and technology have resulted in incremental development and disruptive technology. The rise of technologies is a result of present day innovations in the varied fields of technology. These technologies combine power to achieve the same goals – productivity & cost reductions. Chemical Process Optimization is a methodology in which all the interlinking chemical process steps of a plant are optimally coordinated with each other all the way from the design and development to actual implementation. CCPP (Cut Clean
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Understanding technical and commercial needs The CCPP Solution Program begins with understanding Technical & Commercial needs. After in-depth study, chemistry expert team recommends cost effective process optimizations and value based product recommendations. A joint action plan is prepared for a Product Benefit Demonstration (PBD) and subsequent steps carried out by dedicated service team under the supervision of chemistry expert team and customer representatives. On completion of the PBD, technical teams manage replication & monitor success even after the PBD and Kaizen or continual improvement process is initiated. Any solution should ensure • Tangible value benefit in productivity or CPC reduction • Integration with existing systems & processes • 100% elimination of performance or
Factors affecting the effectiveness of VCI products • Quality of Corrosion inhibiting chemicals and their effectiveness on the metals. • Water solubility / effectiveness of the corrosion inhibitor in the presence of moisture and/or high humidity. • Ratio of chemicals in the formulation or Amount of VCI on the carrier (paper, poly, etc). • Carrier (natural neutral kraft paper or polyethylene film) used. • The overall packaging design and the conditions expected during packing, shipping and storing. quality problems • Economic usage of products • HSE & Environmental adherence • Ease of application, implementation & usage • Meeting the objectives of customer’s customer • Synergize qualitative improvements Typically in manufacturing, a component journeys through various stages of operations right from raw material to finished goods. The first and foremostcommon step is actual component manufacturing by metal cutting/removal or forming. Additionally there can be processes, like hardening, quenching, buffing, plating, painting etc. Before dispatch to the customer, these components
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combined with chlorine free extreme pressure & anti-wear additives in one single extraordinary process. Group II base oils are refined using a hydro-processing method known as “Hydrotreating” that reduces its sulphur content to less than 0.03% and increase its hydrocarbon saturation to levels of 90% and above. Due to inherent benefits of this most European machine manufacturers have approved the use of these oils in their machines.
NEAT CUTTING In an era of ever-increasing speeds and loads and problem of mist & evaporation control, conventional mineral base oils are being replaced by superior refined base oils with higher saturated hydrocarbons & reduced sulphur contents. Neat oil cutting technology embodies usage of Hydro Cracked Group II base oils which provides the basis of its superior anti-oxidation properties
WATER SOLUBLE CUTTING HSE has always been a prime focus in Metal working industry. Over the years metalworking fluids have been one of constant changing chemistries. As new worker-safety rules that limit particulates, chlorinated paraffins, and exposure levels have taken effect, lubricant providers have had to significantly modify formulations. The new age water soluble fluids makes use of Advanced Surfactant
arerust protected and packed. To ensure efficient protection, the components surfaces need to be as clean as possible. All these operations involve usage of chemicals of diverse chemistries and at times several suppliers. Harmony between all these chemicals is crucial but often neglected till the time failures and rejections occur. Let’s talk about 4 main stages & how to optimize & harmonize in bit more detail.
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Technology, buffer bio-stability technology and chlorine free ester based EP additives which are tuned to the different processes and types of metal. ‘Microemulsions’ formed by such water soluble cutting fluids form significantly smaller oil particle sizes compared to conventional mineralsoluble oil or semi synthetic macro emulsions. These ‘micro-emulsions’, visually appear to be translucent, or even transparent and have inherent advantages of providing clean appearance, excellent corrosion protection, long life of cutting fluid, outstanding cooling capabilities, good wetting properties & emulsion stability. They are also designed to increase sump life through slow release of buffer bio stability and provide better skin friendliness. Additionally, speeds and feeds can be stepped up and better size control obtained. The usage of these technologies usually results in cutting-tool life improvements by 1.2 to 4 times, cutting
TECH TRENDS parameters intensifying by 20 to 60% and productivity increase by 10 to 50%. CLEAN Intermediate Cleaning or Parts cleaning is becoming more and more essential to many industrial processes, as a prelude to Painting, Plating, Phosphating, Assembly, Welding, Rust Protection & Packaging. In recent times with awareness amongst users, mild alkaline cleaners are being preferred over conventional high alkaline cleaners that are generally sodium or potassium hydroxide-based chemicals. Water soluble cleaners need to strike a fine balance of ingredients, structure and polar character of a cleaner to meet specific requirements of the industrial applications. Modern cleaners harness the abilities of multi-functional Power Surfactants (combinations of non-ionic and cationic surfactants) to deterge versatile organic & inorganic soils. These cleaners reduce the surface tension by adsorption at the liquid-gas interface. This dynamism induces superb cleaning effect without compromising on the critical factors for industrial applications such as foaming where bubbles are rapidly generated and need to be stabilized. New age neutral cleaners also outperform other conventional acidic & alkaline cleaners which have a tendency to cause surface defects and leave residues which may be delirious to further downstream operations. Corrosion prevention, demulsification, buffer stability properties are introduced through addition of various specialised additives. PROTECT Several studies over the past 30 years have shown that cost of corrosion to industrial economy is quite high and it is approximately 3.1% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. Today, as companies seek ways to reduce costs yet maintain quality in all stages of manufacture, storage and shipment, innovative solutions for corrosion control are a need of the hour. Typical
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Applications to protect metals from rusting are In-Process, In-house storage, domestic Shipping and export shipping (mostly clubbed with VCI). The recommended application is through dipping, spraying or brush. There are certain factors governing the selection of protection products like metals to be protected, Duration of Corrosion Protection Required, Atmospheric Conditions, ease of Application, ease of removal, other factors such as aesthetics, coating film characteristics, process compatibility and cost versus performance objectives. Corrosion is inevitable but with the modern advanced technology, we can prevent it. Effective & efficient protection products are based on the Contact Corrosion Inhibition Technology (CCI) giving excellent protection in areas of high humidity and temperature. In conventional oils and greases, molecules lack polarity allowing oxidizing elements to permeate results in corrosion and rejection. Protection products with polar molecules create a barrier & do not allow any oxidizing elements to permeate which will increase the lifespan of a part, as well as reduce maintenance and replacement costs. Vehicle bodies are constantly threatened by rust due to weather conditions peculiar to India, such as high temperature, humidity as well as salt damage due to seawater & tidal winds at coastal areas. Corrosion failure can occur despite other paints and coatings applied by the OEM’s. CCI waxes and coatings with polarity can provide long term protection to vehicle bodies. PACK Export packaging, OEM and JIT packaging, packaging for the replacement market, in process protection, long term preservation require the usage of VCI products. The main benefits of the VCI Technology lie in its ability to self-apply and dissipate & it is based on the combined principles
of polarity and volatility.. When metals are in the vicinity of VCI products, the chemicals volatize in the ‘enclosed’ environment and form a protective molecular layer, which prevents moisture, salt, dirt, oxygen and other materials from depositing on the metals and inhibits corrosion. There are two main product categories VCI Papers and VCI Film. The technology is based on the concept of volatility and polarity, where volatile “V” components are added to Corrosion Inhibiting “CI” Components. The VCI molecules align on the surface of the metal to a depth of 3-5 molecules and form a layer. This layer passivates the surface and creates a barrier that prevents oxidation resulting in corrosion prevention for the required period of time In addition to the VCI Technology as mentioned above, DAUBERT VCI® Films are manufactured using a special MULTI-LAYER TECHNOLOGY, which exceeds in performance in comparison with other available VCI Films in the market. The three layers are A. Moisture Barrier Layer, B. High Strength Layer and C. VCI Protection layer. Chemicals industry sector is one of the most regulated (REACH, GHS/ CLP, OSHA) as regards health, safety and environmental protection, as well as climate change and energy issues. On the other hand, the users need cost effective high performance solutions which are in tandem with their own product technology advancements. The impetus is on the chemicals partner to provide a systematic approach in identifying & developing suitable solutions in tune with today’s quality and environmental responsibilities. It can be seen in the metal working fluids technologies moving to products based on natural gas, the cleanest-burning fossil fuel which is affordable, available and environmentally acceptable.
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Application of Linear Encoders on Machine Tools By Abhilash Tripathi Associate Director (Sales & Service) Heidenhain Optics & Electronics India Private Limited
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he requirements facing industrial production of mechanical parts are steadily growing. Rising cost pressure is driving a trend toward dynamic machine tools that produce parts economically with very high accuracy even in small batches. The use of linear encoders to ascertain the slide position— also called “closed-loop control”—permits accuracy from the first to the last part. The effects of the feed mechanism, such as a difference weight of workpiece or the expansion of the recirculating ball screw, have no influence on the machining result and therefore on the accuracy of the machine. If the machine operates in a so-called “semiclosed loop,” the table position is measured through the pitch of the recirculating ball screw and the angular position of the motor encoder. Changes in the feed mechanism, such as thermal expansion, cannot be detected in the closed loop. At higher traversing speeds, however, the ball screw becomes significantly warmer. Figure 1 illustrates such heating with a thermal camera. The inhomogeneous temperature distribution
Figure 1: Thermal behavior of a recirculating ball screw
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Figure 2: Effect of drive accuracy on series production
with temperature peaks of up to 50.5°C is clearly visible. Positioning error up to 200 µm within a short time is unavoidable and cannot be compensated because of the unknown distribution curve. The test setup shown in Fig. 2 illustrates the effects on the accuracy in the production of 300 parts. One workpiece with three holes, 2 mm deep, and the corresponding outside contour was machined. After 30 more workpieces were “machined” without tool contact, machining was repeated with 2 mm further infeed in the Z direction. This machining sequence was repeated to simulate the production of 300 individual parts. The workpieces show a considerable difference in the machining result of semiclosed loop control in comparison with that of a closed loop control. The deviations from the desired position are up to 200 µm. In contrast, the workpieces from machines with linear encoders provide the correct contour to within a few micrometers. (Fig. 3) The use of linear encoders therefore permits accuracy from
Figure 3: Deviation between hole patterns in series production
the very first part without protracted run-in cycles. Of course, this also applies for mold making. If, for example, two mold halves are machined, then form deviations due to machine error normally require extensive rework. This basic consideration applies both for linear and rotary axes. Here, too, positions can be measured with a speed-reduction mechanism connected
TECH TRENDS to a rotary encoder on the motor, or with a highly accurate angle encoder on the machine axis, whereby angle encoders achieve significantly higher accuracy grades and reproducibility. Linear encoders in various mechanical designs Machine tools are usually equipped with sealed linear encoders, which are available in two designs. The 100 series (with large cross section) is available up to a measuring length of 4240 mm. By fastening it every 200 mm with the machine base, a very high reliability is achieved against vibration conducted from outside. The 400 series (with small cross section) permits measuring lengths up to 2040 mm and is used primarily where installation space is limited.The fundamental design of the encoders is identical for both series. A light source transmits light through the glass scale. The high-accuracy DIADUR graduation on the glass produces a precise pattern on the detector (photoelements), which is converted by the integrated electronics into electrical signals. With linear encoders for machine tools, the detectors function exclusively according to what is known as the single-field principle. These detectors, opto-ASICs developed by HEIDENHAIN, are optimized for application in machine tools. They are characterized by high tolerance to contamination and EMC interference. This modern sensor technology is the basic prerequisite for very high reliability together with consistent signal stability. The housing protects the optics from heavy contamination and allows itself
Figure 4: Full-size and slimline linear encoders
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Figure 5 : Principle of design
to be fastened to the machine base. The elastic sealing lips close the slot required for movement almost completely. In many cases, these measures do not suffice to ensure reliable operation. Under extreme exposure to liquid or condensation, the use of clean compressed air has proven to ensure reliability for many years of operation. A coupling between scanning carriage and mounting base permit the +/- 0.3 mm mounting tolerance to the machine components without impairing the accuracy of the encoder. In the machine tool sector, too, the share of linear axes with direct drive is steadily increasing. This has been driving the continuously increasing demands on measuring technology with regard to signal quality and neutrality in the control loop. Besides small signal periods, a low position error within the period is also required in order to attain the required bandwidth in the closed loop. The absolute LC linear encoders with single-field scanning attain a max. error within the signal period of +/- 20 nm and therefore place no limit for the control bandwidth. Absolute measuring technology significantly facilitates finding the commutation angle after the machine tool is switched on, and allows simple implementation of feed axes with direct drive. Mounting the encoders If the use of linear encoders is considered
early in the design phase, fast and reliable mounting in only a few minutes is possible. For example, it allows the required alignment of the encoder to the machine guideway through milled stop edges. Of course, pins can also be used to align the encoders. For the absolute linear encoders of the 400 series there are accessory â&#x20AC;&#x153;pins with clamping elementsâ&#x20AC;? that ensure a reliable connection of the scale with the machine base. They are recommended for measuring lengths of 640 mm and more. At 1240 mm measuring length or longer, the clamping elements or a mounting spar must be used in order to ensure the required stability of the encoder perpendicular to the measuring direction.The clamping elements have two advantages over the use of mounting spars. First, they can reduce cost, and second, they do not change the basic mounting conditions. It is therefore easy to implement a modular design with variable measuring length.
Figure 6: Installation via clamping elements for the 400 series
Summary A decisive factor for the productivity of a machine tool, besides accuracy (can I use this equipment to manufacture this part in a reliable process), is the availability of the equipment. High productivity with consistently high part quality is most easily achieved with linear or angle encoders. Today, their application is considered standard, not only on universal machines, but also on production machines. They are supported with numerous aids, beginning with 3-D models for simpler machine design, to special mounting accessories, fast and reliable mounting, and electrical testing equipment for initial servicing.
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Automation: An enchanting element set for bringing breakthrough efficiency
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he pursuit of attaining pathbreaking efficiency in metal forming sector has been in actions since the decades. The industry has invented numerous technologies meanwhile, by which have certainly met the purpose. The essence of transformational change lies in basics, such as making the process easier, faster and more reliable. By adhering to the basics, Sahajanand Laser Technology Limited (SLTL), the fiber laser cutting inventor company, has come up with the orbit-shifting technologies potential enough to change the face of the conventional procedures for metal forming. The dynamics of manufacturing sector have drastically changed over the course of a decade. The advancement in technology has significantly reduced the time span of the manufacturing procedures. Automation is one of the gifts of latest innovations, which is accountable to add subtle speed in the manufacturing procedures. Considering metal forming industries, the automation proved to be boon which has turned the tide for the industry. As the need of the moment, there are many companies which are actively contributing in automation domain with diversified applications. On that note, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have an insight upon one such company named SLTL, which is extending the brilliant automation across the globe.
SLTLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loading unloading machine comes with vertical and horizontal alternatives which fit into the premises exactly as per the requirements. It standardizes the processes at the facility and decreases the rate of errors. The loading-unloading machine can be synced with any sort of metal forming systems such as the laser and other technologies. and the machine swiftly load/ unload the sheets with all of those diverse systems. The mighty suction cups lift the metal sheets and place them on the machine as per the position exactly required. The age of modern technology has brought great accuracy, speed and convenience to the manufacturing industry and has enhanced various procedures from the roots. SLTL has come up with another innovative machinery which by its nature will take the productivity beyond the barriers. The SLTL Sheet Storage is marvelous in its weight carrying capacity with being fascinatingly energy efficient. Customized stocking options such as 10, 15, 20 floors make it really compatible at regardless of manufacturing facility, at huge warehouses and factories, it demonstrates remarkable space management. Elevator with dual linked chain allows strongholds over the sheets while transportation. A sophisticated space management leads to the streamlined process and inventory management and ultimately saves humongous area cost. The sheet storage is effectively compatible with any sort of metal forming system likes of laser cutting, turret punch, water jet etc. By installing sheet data into software, the machine accurately recognizes the sheet by their thickness measures from
the inputs and makes the inventory tasks smoother. The operation panel has been designed considering user-friendliness and while developing the panel, the whole emphasis was on enabling any type of machine user to operate the machine in no time. With the personalized software interface, it enables a holistic integration with software such as ERP and SAP. Apart from splendid usability, the machine has significantly low service and maintenance costs thanks to highly durable pallet transfer system, which makes it righteous long term asset worth possessing. Apart from automation tool, the company is vastly admired for its versatile range of laser cutting machine well built with modern age features. Lifting and shifting large metal sheets in metal forming plants is one of the rising concerns as per the latest study. SLTL has introduced the loading unloading machine, aiming to eliminate the trouble causes while lifting and shifting the metal sheets. The fully automatic machine executes loading and unloading tasks effortlessly, and it reduces a lots human efforts and time consequently.
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Safety in Welding By S.K. Palit, Head-CCC & Strategic Support - Equipment, SGP & WAPS, Ador Welding Ltd.
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afety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Arc welding is a safe occupation when proper precautions are taken. But, if safety measures are ignored, welders face an array of hazards which can be potentially dangerous, including electric shock, fumes and gases, fire and explosions and more. Welders are members of an occupational group which is exposed to a number of different environmental problems • Electricity • Electromagnetic fields • UV, IR and visible light radiation • Air pollution • Fire and Spatter • Noise • Ergonomics To help keep welders safe, organizations such as the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offer safety guidelines to help control, minimize or to help employers and workers avoid welding hazards. Employers should ensure all workers have an opportunity to comply with the following important guidelines in the workplace: • Read and understand manufacturer instructions for equipment • Carefully review material safety data
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It’s important to remember to never touch the electrode or metal parts of the electrode holder with skin or welding clothing and insulate yourself from the work and ground.
sheets • Follow the company’s internal safety practices • Awareness of the most common welding hazards and knowing how to avoid them ensures a safe, productive work environment for all. Electric shock Electric shock is one of the most serious and immediate risks facing a welder. Electric shock can lead to severe injury or death, either from the shock itself or from a fall caused by the reaction to a shock. Electric shock occurs when welders touch two metal objects that have a voltage between them, thereby inserting themselves into the electrical circuit. For instance, if a worker holds a bare wire in one hand and a second bare wire with another, electric current will pass through that wire and through the welding operator, causing an electric shock. The higher the voltage, the higher the current and, thus the higher the risk for the electric shock to result in injury or death. The most common type of electric shock is secondary voltage shock from an arc welding circuit, which ranges from 20 to 100 volts. Bear in mind that even a shock of 50 volts or less can be enough to injure or kill an operator, depending on the conditions. Due to its constant
change in polarity, alternating current (AC) voltage is more likely to stop the heart than direct current (DC) welders. It is also more likely to make the person holding the wire unable to let go. To avoid secondary voltage shock, welding operators should wear dry gloves in good condition, never touch the electrode or metal parts of the electrode holder with skin or wet clothing and be sure to insulate themselves from the work and ground, keeping dry insulation between their body and the metal being welded or ground (such as a metal floor or wet surface). ADOR Welding Limited (AWL) offers a wide range of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), like Welding Gloves, Safety Shoes and other safety products to ensure the welders’ safety. In addition, AWL offers VRD (Voltage Reducing Device) as a built-in feature as an option, and also VRD Units which can be fitted externally to any AC or DC SMAW Welding machine, which keeps the secondary voltage down to a safe level of 18-20 V when no welding is being done (machine switched on, but in idle condition). Full welding power is automatically enabled whenever the welder strikes the welding arc. An even more serious shock, primary voltage shock, may occur when a welder touches electrically “hot” or “live” parts inside the welder case or the electric distribution system to which the welder is connected. This action can lead to a shock of 230 or 415 volts. AWL offers ELCB as an option in their welding machines to completely eliminate this hazard. Fumes and gases Overexposure to welding fumes and gases can be hazardous to the health of the welder as well as any other person who is working in the vicinity of the
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Welding areas require adequate ventilation and local exhaust to keep fumes and gases from the breathing zone and the general area.
welding area. Welding fume contains potentially harmful complex metal oxide compounds from consumables, base metal and the base-metal coatings, so it is important to keep the head out of the fumes and use enough ventilation and/ or exhaust to control the exposure to substances in the fume, depending on the type of rod and base metal being used. The specific potential health effects which relate to the welding consumable product being used can be found in the Health Hazard Data section of the Safety Data Sheet available from the consumable manufacturer. Welding areas require adequate ventilation and local exhaust to keep fumes and gases from the breathing zone and the general area. In most situations, a ventilation system- such as a fan, and an exhaust system or fixed or removable exhaust hoods- to remove fumes and gases from the work area are provided. AWL has introduced in their range different models of Welding Fume extraction systems, both stand-alone as well as centralized systems (KING EXTRACTORS), with advanced technology, special filters and with or without built-in compressors Fire and explosions Welding arc creates extreme temperatures, and may pose a significant fire and explosions hazard if safe
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practices are not followed. While the welding arc may reach temperatures of 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the real danger is not from the arc itself, but rather the intense near the arc and the heat, sparks and spatter created by the arc. This spatter can reach up to 35 feet away from the welding space. To prevent fires, before beginning to weld, inspect the work area for any flammable materials and remove them from the area. Flammable materials are comprised of three categories: liquid, such as gasoline, oil and paint; solid, such as wood, cardboard and paper; gas, including acetylene, propane and hydrogen. Ergonomics When welding heavy material manually and during assembly welding the loads
Special attachments and extensions to interconnection cables reduce welder fatigue for welding at long distances from the Power Source
Rotators are used to rotate a job with circular or cylindrical profile to help the welder consistently without changing his position and welding torch angle continuously
are very static. Positioning welding also gives high loads. Ergonomic control of Welderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position, arrangement of rotating tables (rotators and turn tables) is important to reduce welder fatigue and chances of poor weld quality. Other safety considerations Welders should also be aware of other safety considerations within the work environment. For example, those working in a confined space or in an elevated area make need to take extra precautions. In any welding situation, welding operators should pay close attention safety information on the products being used and the material safety data sheets provided by the manufacturer and work with their employer and co-workers to follow appropriate safe practices for their workplace. Good common sense is also key. If opening cans of electrode, keep hands away from sharp edges. Remove clutter and debris from the welding area to prevent tripping or falling. And never use broken or damaged equipment or PPE. To keep up with the most recent safety practices, welding operators should utilize resources from the American Welding Society (AWS), OSHA and welding manufacturers. By following these safe practices and using common sense, operators can stay safe and keep production moving with no lost-time accidents. Safety & Health Fact Sheets are provided in the ANSI Z49.1 Standards.
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ROLLON: How to choose the right Telescopic Bearing The telescopic bearings from Rollon deliver high load capacity and rigidity for applications in harsh industrial environments. If your application requires one, there are some things you’ll want to consider like material and stroke options, load placement and life calculation. Here are some pointers to help you pick the right bearing for your application.
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ollon offers a wide range of telescopic guides with high rigidity, high load capacity, 200% extension and several accessories available. The new Hegra Rail family of telescopic guides includes guides with an extended length up to 200% greater than the closed length (overextension). The telescopic guides produced by Rollon are available with several accessories like locking systems, snaps or damping systems. Materials To minimize deflection, carefully consider all possible materials for your telescopic bearing. Some common
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materials, along with their pros and cons, include: • Aluminum: Even though it’s a good choice for lightweight and low duty applications, aluminum has more deflection than other materials. Rollon related products: Hegra Rail • Stamped Steel: Easily the most economical choice, stamped steel doesn’t handle vibration and shock loads as well as other materials. Rollon related products: Light Rail • Cold Rolled Steel: Cold rolled steel is another low cost option that doesn’t undergo heat-treatment. However, in case of heavy loads, pitting and denting occurs in raceways since the
ball hardness is greater than the rail and slider.Rollon related products: Opti Rail, Hegra Rail • Hardened Cold Rolled Steel: For the most robust designs, hardened cold rolled sliders and raceways are your best bet. Even though they’re most expensive to manufacture and assemble, this material lets you preload for better rigidity and less deflection.Rollon related products: Telescopic Rail. Stroke Options When picking a telescopic bearing, there are three stroke options to choose from: partial, full and over-extension. Partial
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extension stroke refers to an extension length that’s 50 to 65% less than the closed length. Rollon related products: ASN, LPS In a full extension stroke, the extended length is equal to the closed length. Rollon related products: DE, DS, DSC, DBN, DMS, DRT, LTH, LTF, LFS, LFX, DRX/DRS With over-extension, the extended length is up to 200% greater than the closed length. Rollon related products: DSE, H2D, H2C, H2T Telescopic rails also come with dual or double stroke configurations, allowing loads to move in both directions while maintaining the same closed length. Load Placement Another important factor to consider is load placement. Your load’s center of gravity should be placed as close as possible to the centre of the moving element for even load distribution among the balls. Load calculations are usually made with the assumption that
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the load is properly distributed. When calculating the static load a safety factor S has to be used, it takes into account the basic parameters of the application and it can have a value between 1 and 3,5 in the following formula:
Where P is the effective load, C the permissible load and S the safety factor. Life Calculation When sizing a telescoping bearing for continuous operation, make sure you use the right life calculation and dynamic load capacity. Some manufacturers express load and deflection specifications based on the slides being used in pairs, while others think of load capacity using a single rail. You should take the time to understand how the slides are rated and what specifications the manufacturer provides. The service life of a telescopic rail is dependent on several factors, such
as the effective load, the installation precision, occurring shocks and vibrations, the operating temperature, the ambient conditions and the lubrication. The service life can be calculated with the following formula:
Lkm = calculated service life in km δ = load capacity factor in N W = equivalent load in N fi = application coefficient
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Pilz expands its configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 Configurable control systems bridge the gap between classic safety relays and programmable control systems. Pilz established this device class more than 10 years ago with the PNOZmulti. Now Pilz is continuing the success story with the product range PNOZmulti 2.
PNOZmulti_PNOZ_mB0 The configurable control systems PNOZmulti and PNOZmulti 2 are multifunctional, freely configurable and tailor-made for use in many areas of mechanical engineering. Safety functions such as emergency stop, safety gates, light beam devices and many more are monitored safely.
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oday’s prevailing view of safety technology mainly concerns safety functions such as emergency stop, safety gate monitoring, two-hand control, operating mode selection, valve control or monitoring the direction of rotation. These cover most of the normal safety-related requirements. Plant and machinery that can be secured using these common functions will need flexible, easy-to-use programmable safety systems in future. Ease of use is one of the strengths of the configurable control system PNOZmulti from Pilz. Instead of carrying out the wiring manually, the user creates a safety program quickly and simply using the software tool PNOZmulti Configurator. In 2002, the PNOZmulti was the first configurable safety system to put forward such a tool. Mouse used for wiring To date the basic principle has remained the same: the PNOZmulti Configurator guides the programmer step-by-step.
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First of all the user selects the hardware he needs for his machine via “Drag and Drop”. This consists of a base unit and, if necessary, expansion modules with safe inputs and outputs, the number of which is displayed in table form. The integrated feasibility check stops the user selecting expansion modules incorrectly: only the modules supported by the inserted base unit are made available for selection. The PNOZmulti Configurator also provides assistance if the permitted number of expansion modules is exceeded or if modules are positioned incorrectly. Online help is always available during configuration. When configuring the safe user program the programmer has access to all safety functions in the form of certified graphic function blocks. All that’s needed is to link these to match the logic that is to be implemented. The PNOZmulti Configurator downloads the entire safety program on to a chip card. The chip card does not necessarily have to be inserted in a base unit. The program can also be copied via an external read/write device. Subsequent modifications or adjustments are quick and easy to implement via the Configurator. As a result, the configurable control system PNOZmulti is as simple as a PNOZ, but as flexible as a controller. Compared with conventionally wired solutions, users can save a considerable amount of time and costs – in all engineering phases – during design, configuration, commissioning and maintenance. Today the PNOZmulti is the world’s most widely used configurable safety system, which has since developed into a multifunctional small control
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Screenshot_Config_PNOZmulti Mini_ All the necessary elements of the safety circuit are available as icons or in selection menus in the PNOZmulti Configurator. Users start by selecting the required hardware via drag&drop.
system that can be seen in practically all areas of automation technology. PNOZmulti also has diagnostic options, which guarantee short downtimes and high plant availability. Various diagnostic options are also available, for example, via the fieldbus system, via the operator terminals PMI and via a display integrated into the base unit, using the diagnostic concept PVIS. The new product range PNOZmulti 2 10 years after introducing the PNOZmulti to the market, Pilz has now launched a new product range with PNOZmulti 2. The housing width of the new base unit is just 45 mm, rather than 135 mm. There are still 20 safe inputs available, up to eight of which can be configured as standard outputs, plus 4 safe semiconductor outputs (each with PL e). With the new illuminated display you can save time and costs during configuration and diagnostics and reduce the engineering work. Use of the PNOZmulti 2 is particularly economical from three or more safety functions. As with the PNOZmulti, the configurable control system achieves PL e / SIL CL 3. The base unit PNOZ mB0 has an extremely reduced power consumption and so is particularly efficient, enabling the user to save up to 80 % of energy in
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Laptop-PNOZmulti-Config.jpg Users can easily create their safety circuit on the PC using the PNOZmulti Configurator. The configuration tool provides support during project design, configuration, documentation and commissioning.
comparison with similar products. Modules for flexible application The base unit in the product range PNOZmulti 2 can be expanded on the right-hand side with up to four input and output modules. As a result, the number of safety functions that can be implemented also rises considerably. So PNOZmulti 2 provides flexibility in terms of both the size and the individual requirements of an application. The modular configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 can be expanded to the right of the base unit with various input/output modules. There are modules with eight safe inputs and four safe semiconductor outputs, modules with 16 safe inputs and an input/output module with four safe inputs and four safe relay outputs. On the left hand side of the base unit, a range of communication modules provide the option for data exchange with diverse standard control systems. The serial RS232 or the TCP/IP interface, which also supports Modbus TCP, can be combined with one of the fieldbus modules PROFIBUS-DP or CANopen. The modular design of the hardware and numerous additional function modules not only guarantee sufficient development reserve but also make the
configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 extremely flexible to use. Open for all control systems The various fieldbus modules enable communication with a range of higher level standard control systems. Thanks to a standardised interface on the base unit, the user can configure data exchange without having any fieldbus-specific knowledge. So PNOZmulti 2 can also be used as a worldwide safety standard for all plant and machine types. The configurable contacts of the base unit for PNOZmulti 2 also give users with smaller applications the opportunity to download data to operational control systems, without immediately having to invest in a fieldbus module. Use of the configurable contacts can be defined directly as the safe user program is created. As a result you can have up to 12 standard outputs, which forward the signal states of individual functions to the corresponding standard evaluation unit. This means that machine operators can select the operational control system that suits their individual needs and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to worry about how safety is connected. For more information Web: www.pilz.com
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Solenoid interlock for heavy safety doors The Schmersal Group presents a new solenoid interlock designed specifically for heavy safety doors. Among its main properties are the electric-motor-powered locking bolt, a holding force of 10 000 N and the bistable principle of operation.
On large machine tools, not only the safety doors but also the locking bolt of the solenoid interlock are actuated electrically
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he basic function of a solenoid interlock is actually quite simple: A locking bolt pre-vents the safety door from opening while the machine is in operation. With heavy safety doors that are often powered electri-cally, for example those of large machining centres , the locking bolt is also actuated by an electric motor. Here, the detailed design of this kind of solenoid interlock requires intensive development because the way it works isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite as easy as previously mentioned. This is also evident in the following example of the AZM 400: a new solenoid interlock for heavy safety doors that Schmersal has now developed up to series production level. It celebrated its dĂŠbut at the SPS IPC Drives trade fair in November in Nuremberg, Germany. Strong holding force
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The fact that safety switchgear of this kind has to be capable of imparting higher hold-ing forces than smaller safety doors stands to reason. Though, 10 000 N does seem a little excessive at first glance. A compari-son: A (strong) adult exerts a maximum of 1300 N when attempting to open a closed safety door. However, particularly with heavy safety doors, there is often a leverage effect be-tween the interlock and the point at which force is exerted. And with electrically op-erated, side -sliding safety doors, dynamic effects also have to be taken into account, such as springing back of the potentially sealed safety door during closing, once it has reach the end position. To be on the safe side, therefore, the machine builder has set the holding force at the high end for large safety doors, thereby also benefiting the
operator of the machine. The dynamic effect previously described can result in the locking bolt of the interlock no longer being centralised and positioned freely in the locking aperture. The drive must then overcome lateral forces, as otherwise the interlock will not open and cause delays in the production process. To prevent this, the locking bolt and associated drive of the AZM 400 are designed in such a way that the bolt releases at lateral forces of up to 300 N as well. Furthermore, the large actuator tolerance of 4 mm about the axis of the locking bolt contributes towards trou - ble-free operation of the solenoid interlock over a long period of time. Tough exterior, RFID technology-equipped interior In terms of the mechanical engineering,
TECH TRENDS the new solenoid interlock is a very sturdy device. All “hardware components” are tough and well protected against adverse environmental conditions in a rectangu-lar metal housing. In this way, effective measures are taken to prevent the ingress of dirt in the housing of the interlock when the locking bolt moves into position. Well protected on the inside is the “brainpower”, which works through intelligent evaluation in connection with numerous sensors. A safety-enhanced RFID sensor monitorsby communicating with the RFID tag in the actuator – the correct position of the safety door and is responsible for ejecting the locking bolt. Its position is monitored during ejection by two permanent magnets. This ensures sufficient overlap of the bolt in the locking aperture of the actuator. This reliable RFID technology is also employed in other safety switchgear series, such as the AZM 300. Among other things, it enables the user to choose between three types of coding and thereby determine the appropriate level of anti -tamper protec-tion – up to individually coded versions of coding stage “high” in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14119. Bistable principle of operation Another special feature of the AZM 400 is the bistable principle of operation. This means: In the event of a power failure, the solenoid interlock maintains its current position. The user, therefore, does not
have to choose between load and closed current principle, and the safety door is also kept securely closed in the event of power failure, thereby preventing hazardous run-on movements. The integrated electronics facilitate – in connection with the sensors – numerous additional func tions that increase the availability of the interlock. If, for example, the locking bolt does not reach its “locked” status at the first attempt at locking, a second attempt is made automatically. Only if this also fails does the device report a malfunction. This reduces the number of malfunction reports and, at the same time, protects the device against damage. Flexible integration in safety system In terms of the electronics, the new sole noid interlock is designed in such a way that in can be integrated easily in conventional safety circuits and systems. To make this possible, experts have realised a new input circuit for actuation of the interlock-ing function specifically for this purpose. It means that the same type of interlock can be connected not only to safety controllers with P/P outputs but also those with P/N outputs. The basic version of the AZM 400 with 8-pin M12 connector already features a diagnostic output and two safety outputs as well as two channel actuation of the in-terlocking function. A functionally-enhanced version is also equipped with a 5-pin connector that enables further diagnostic systems to be connected along with an electric auxiliary release.
The integrated sensors for monitoring the position of the locking bolt in the actuator are based on RFID technology, as in the AZM 300 shown. The ejected position of the locking bolt is monitored by permanent magnets
High level of safety Since with large machines it is often about making major risks safe, it goes without saying that the AZM 400 has to fulfil high standards, which indeed it does: Both the locking and also interlocking function meet PL e and category 4 according to DIN EN ISO 13849 -1 as well as SIL3 according to DIN EN 61508 -1 (VDE 08031). This means that even the high safety require-ments according to DIN EN ISO 14119 are complied with. The high level of safety for the interlocking function is achieved here, among other things, by the two channel release signal. This ensures, for example, that a cross-wire will not cause unintention-al release and thereby allow access to a danger zone. Rounding-off the programme With the AZM 400, the Schmersal Group is enhancing its programme of solenoid interlocks – the portfolio has hitherto not included an electric-motor-driven interlock.
The solenoid interlock AZM 400 The red lever is the manual emergency exit release
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Altair HyperWorks enables ICAT achieve robust structural integrity of automotive components The ICAT team uses robust software solutions to work on structural simulations like bus rollover testing, impact and crash simulations, and quasistatic loading applications
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he International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) is located at Gurgaon, one of the rapidly flourishing business hubs in North India. ICAT is a division of the National Automotive Testing and Research Infrastructure Project (NATRIP) Implementation Society (NATIS). NATIS is an independently registered society and an apex body for the implementation of NATRIP for the Government of India. ICAT is an ultra-modern Automotive Testing and R & D centre with a vision to evolve into a state-of- the-art automotive R & D hub and intends to provide high-end automotive design, test, and validation services to the evergrowing automobile industry in the country. The ICAT team works relentlessly to fulfill its mission of integrating advanced automotive technology to support the industry in component development for new classes of vehicles and develop cutting-edge technical expertise to expand upon an impeccable range of automotive services. The team aims to set international standards in the area of automotive design, test, and validation. Earlier, the team used to conduct physical testing of automotive products. This method had the inherent risk of losing both time and money if the product failed the test. Also, the team had to perform a lot of complex calculations to solve issues and arrive at accurate designs of products. These
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issues posed daunting challenges to the team and often turned into timeconsuming tasks. Hence, to realize the vision of developing ICAT into a Centre of Excellence in component development for the automotive industry, the team felt an acute need of efficient and validated CAE software tools that would enable them to find appropriate and quick solutions to real world problem The ICAT team had the knowledge of Altair HyperWorks being a robust CAE tool that could help them achieve their quality benchmarks and timelines during new product designing and testing phases. ICAT considered and selected HyperWorks during Government of India’s NATRIP tender process for their CAE lab. Initially, the team worked on a few basic in-house projects. As their requirements grew, they started using HyperWorks for certifications to the bus industry. The ICAT team now uses Altair HyperWorks extensively for simulating automotive industry standards and is currently focused on simulating around 30 standards. The ICAT team has used and experienced Altair HyperWorks for more than a year now. They currently use Altair HyperMesh® and HyperCrash® as pre-processors, and Altair RADIOSS® and OptiStruct® as solvers. They use these robust software solutions to work on structural
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simulations like bus rollover testing, impact and crash simulations, and quasistatic loading applications. The ICAT team also has plans to support OEMs in their product development cycle and is keen to experience the capabilities of Altair NVH Director in the future. In their pursuit to carve a niche as a one-stop solution for the automotive industry’s needs in the areas of product designing, testing, and validation, the ICAT team required a very advanced suite of software solutions that would cater to all their needs. Their aim was to use a software suite that would save them time, money and also help in all phases of product development. The team is happy that they considered and zeroed in on Altair solutions to fulfill their requirements.
solutions to their clients. The team utilized the potential of Altair software solutions and, in a short duration, developed capabilities in solving complex problems related to product failure during the testing phase. ICAT is well on its way towards establishing itself as a Centre of Excellence in component development for the automotive industry and has derived diverse benefits from their investment in Altair solutions. The Altair software suite has enabled the ICAT team to respond to their clients with appropriate solutions to their product development problems well within deadlines. This improvement in ICAT’s turn-aroundtime has very positively impacted their clients’ time to market and in turn has benefited them too. The extensive use of HyperWorks is fostering a culture of excellence and innovation at ICAT, which is helping them deliver better solutions to the automotive industry. It is also
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helping them in their internal research projects on automobiles and is thus proving to be a great platform for achieving greater heights in the field of automotive engineering. Bus Rollover Testing is one of the major projects that the ICAT team has completed by using HyperWorks. Through the use of HyperWorks, the team rendered the physical testing process obsolete, thus saving a lot of time and money. They did rollover testing in CAE after correctly corelating material properties and joint modeling. The time that the ICAT team saves by using HyperWorks is constructively utilized in analyzing boundary conditions and results as opposed to doing complex calculations.
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Lightening the load in heavy engineering Dormer Pramet will use EMO 2017 to emphasize its capabilities across a range of industries
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overing maintenance departments and fabrication workshops to international suppliers for the railway, automotive and aerospace industries, Dormer Pramet’s product program is one of the widest in the market. A particular focus at EMO 2017 (18 – 23 September) in Hannover will be the company’s offer for the heavy engineering industry. An example of Dormer Pramet’s growing reputation in this sector is the support provided to Robert Nyblad GmbH, a manufacturer of components for the wind power industry, based in Papenburg, Germany. Nyblad’s challenge involved a heavy duty casting application, machining a 20-tonnes cast iron rotor shaft which forms the drivetrain in conjunction with the turbines and generator. Helmer Schoolmann, head of mechanical manufacturing at Nyblad, said: “In tests for this operation, the noise level in the hall increased so much that the machine operators on the adjacent machines were also affected - the hall was literally shaking. “The inserts also had a short-life span. We had to regularly interrupt initial tests as it was not possible to carry out a complete pass without an insert change. The high set-up times were increasing the overall processing time, so we had to find a practical solution.” Heinz von der Aa from industrial partner and long-standing supplier
Wocken recommended using Pramet’s CNMM insert with OR chip breaker and T9315 grade. Edgar Sölbrandt, technical advisor at Dormer Pramet, was also on hand to provide additional expertise and machining advice to Nyblad. Pramet’s T9315 is an extremely heatresistant high-performance grade. Its layer construction makes the cutting material more stable, harder and more resistant to plastic deformation and built-up edge. Its exceptional resistance to cracking and fatigue was instantly noticeable when machining the rotor shaft. “Even in the first tests of the Pramet insert with T9315 grade, we instantly noticed more stable cutting conditions and high chip volume,” added Helmer Schoolmann. “We knew this was not a light machining operation, but we did not expect this high level of durability, especially after the initial tests we’d had with other manufacturers.” Dormer Pramet’s Edgar Sölbrandt said: “The challenge was to achieve identical cutting parameters and low noise. The T9315 proved to be so resistant that the noise level noticeably decreased. Also, the chip volume when roughing the shaft was enormous. The raw part initially weighed 20-tonnes; the finished rotor shaft weighed only 11-tonnes. A total of 9-tonnes worth of chips!” Dormer Pramet is now Nyblad’s preferred cutting tool provider for its heavy-duty casting application.
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Flora Digital prints with Renishaw’s optical encoders Renishaw’s advanced optical filtering technology filters out non-periodic signal contributions, caused by contamination of the scale, and ensures a high-fidelity output signal
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hat is the maximum resolution of the human eye? There are a number of factors that influence this including viewing distance, lighting conditions and eye health. In general a healthy human eye has a maximum resolution of 350 DPI or 73 µm (1 arc min) at the normal reading distance (250 mm). Irrespective of future breakthroughs in printing technology, there is a physical limit on what is discernible with the naked eye and print resolutions of 400 DPI and above will appear indistinguishable in most cases. The main advantage of higher resolutions beyond 1000 DPI is in colour rendition, for instance via cyan-magentayellow-black (CMYK) halftoning. As printer resolution has increased, printer speed and throughput have become key differentiators. Flora Digital is a brand name of Shenzhen Runtianzhi Digital Equipment Co Ltd (SRDEC), which specialises in wide-format inkjet technology for the commercial print industry. Flora Digital printers include ultra-violet (UV) inkjet printers that leverage highvalue components to ensure state-of-the-art performance. Since their beginning, Flora Digital printers have used Renishaw’s RGH41 encoders on multiple axes to ensure the highest levels of print performance. Commercial printers comprise printheads, RGH41 optical encoder on the Flora Digital inkjet printer
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linear and rotary motors on multiple axes, a motion control system and substrate transfer system. Challenge
The quality of a printer is clear to see. Poor performance typically manifests as significant streaking in the printed image, stitching errors and the formation of obvious colour artefacts. Reasons for this may include the printhead performance, ink-quality and the motor and motion control system capabilities. From the viewpoint of motion control, encoder accuracy is vitally important. If encoder errors (including cyclic errors) are too large then this will affect the positioning accuracy and lead to a reduction in the speed and stability of the linear motor. Encoder error increases the magnitude of motion tracking errors, resulting in a printhead motion that is not smooth. Flora Digital UV printers use a conventional drop-on-demand (DOD) inkjet head with micro-piezoelectric technology. By changing the shape of piezoelectric ceramic components in an ink reservoir behind each printhead nozzle, the amount of ink pulled into and expelled out of the nozzles can be accurately controlled with the application of a suitable electric charge. This enables the print head to eject ink droplets with the wide range of precisely controlled sizes that quality colour printing demands. Once ink is transferred to the substrate, UV light is used to dry and solidify each layer in turn. The inkjet printhead and supporting carriage is undoubtedly the most important part of a printer system.
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transmission. The role of the encoder is to precisely track the motion of the linear motor at all times. Solution
Renishaw’s RGH41 series RGH41 optical encoder on RGS40 gold tape scale encoder was chosen for its high maximum operating Other components such as mechanical speed of 15 m/s (dependant on the transmission and motion controller also encoder resolution), which is sufficient have a key role. SRDEC project director to meet the current requirements of Miss Sunny Yu explains: “The speed and commercial printing equipment. throughput of printing equipment really Miss Yu continues: “In recent years, depends on the printhead’s maximum we have developed a variety of highfiring frequency, high-end inkjets operate volume and wide-format, flatbed, UV at 30 kHz for example. Higher firing inkjet printers with print widths up to 5m. frequencies allow faster print-runs and We use the highest resolution printheads improved overall throughput and are available– up to 1200 DPI in binary print clearly advantageous. However, the (monochrome) mode. Flora inkjet scan position of the printhead needs to keep axes (printer X-axis) use a linear motor pace with the firing response. In order setup with Renishaw’s RGH41 linear to achieve this, a linear motor with encoder system and RGS40-P gold tape independently developed controller scale for feedback control. Designers hardware was chosen to give a maximum selected an encoder resolution of 1 micron print speed (in 2 PASS mode) of 315 (µm) for this application. A servo-driven square metres / hour.” feed-axis (Y-axis) is also responsible for High response linear motors are material handling and positioning of the essential for these types of dynamic substrate during the printing process.” applications. The motor must respond with high speed and high acceleration once the ‘command’ signal is received Results from the controller. This is to ensure that The Renishaw RGH41 encoder series has the printhead drops ink in the right place a total cyclic error of less than ±300 nm, and at the right time. Only linear motors which is sufficient for smooth velocity can produce the fast response needed control of the printhead. Miss Yu says: for high quality printing applications, “After almost a decade as a Renishaw which is far in excess of a mechanical customer, the performance of the RGH41 encoder has proven to be very
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dependable, as one would expect from such a trusted brand. The RGS40-P gold scale has been especially designed for the printing industry and is relatively easy to clean and maintain.” For cost and durability reasons, inkjet printers tend to use open-type encoder systems, as the working environment in the printing industry is generally relatively clean, but the encoder design should account for dust particulates, ink and other types of contaminant. Renishaw’s advanced optical filtering technology filters out non-periodic signal contributions, caused by contamination of the scale, and ensures a high-fidelity output signal. Scale can be ordered in coiled lengths up to 50 m, so that the engineer can simply cut to the required length for an axis. Miss Yu concludes: “The printing plant environment is very intensive; downtime for maintenance invariably results in economic losses. Renishaw’s RGH41 encoder system gives excellent performance, higher axis speed, and peace of mind. Indeed, customers have remarked that contamination to the scale during printing operations does not impact encoder performance. Engineers also appreciate the easy installation and set-up features, especially when installing scale on 5 m wide printing machines.” Renishaw’s RGH41 encoder is ideal for commercial printing for reasons of speed and cost-performance.
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Improved efficiency with hybrid tools Chassis component machining – easier, quicker, more efficient
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Our customers need solutions to improve their efficiency. We have been seeing this trend for many years now. We are therefore deploying our skills in metal machining not only to develop highly efficient tools, but also to offer our customers complete machining concepts, says the PCD Special Tools Product Manager at Walter AG. Image: Walter AG
achining chassis components is not easy, as the process usually involves difficult-tocut materials. Many chassis components also have a long, slim shape, which makes them even more difficult to machine. Walter AG, based in Tübingen, is a sought-after solution partner in this field. The company tackles these specialised challenges with efficient tool geometries and a range of ingenious hybrid tools unrivalled on the market. Drag bearings for the front wheels of a car are 50 cm long or longer. They are usually made from materials with difficult cutting properties. Aluminium is generally used for cars, whereas commercial vehicle chassis components are generally produced from cast iron and their dimensions are even larger. The length and often demanding shape of the work pieces makes machining these drag bearings and other chassis components a difficult exercise. Especially since the finished parts – whether bearings, suspension arms, longitudinal swinging arms or subframes – will have to withstand exceptionally high loads: They will have to support the steering motion, compress and decompress, ensure a
Simultaneous face milling of the upper and lower sides on the upper connection of a drag bearing. Then a stepped hole is drilled into the connection, without changing tool, and the rear side is deburred circularly. Image: Walter AG
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secure connection to the vehicle body and do their job perfectly even in the worst road conditions (to mention just a few of the demands placed on them). Robust materials
The materials used to manufacture chassis components are suitably robust – and consequentiality difficult to machine. For example, the aluminium alloys, which predominate in the car sector, can produce chips that are often between 10 and 50 cm long. Removing these chips smoothly and cleanly is barely achievable. The challenges begin much earlier, however at the clamping stage and in the spatial configuration of the machining situation. The work piece must be securely clamped and accessible for machining from all required sides. The tool must be long enough to do its job between the clamp and the component optimally. The time-honoured rule applies to clamping and tools here: As long as necessary but as short as possible. The most important thing is to get a handle on the cutting forces. The length of the pieces being machined and the tools may cause such substantial swinging movements during machining that clean and precise machining is no longer possible. “This can be entirely or at least substantially prevented with a tool geometry specially developed for this purpose,” explains Roland Hanischdörfer, PCD Special Tools Product Manager at Walter AG: “Our tools are specially designed for machining chassis components.” There are essentially two effects generated by using the correct microgeometry, which counter the undesirable swinging movements: Either the stability of the tool limits the swinging movements to a minimum or eliminates them, or the forces generated during machining cancel each other out.
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Caption: Drilling in full material with an interchangeable carbide drilling insert for screw-connecting the track rod. A long PCD cutting edge, designed with chip breaking geometry, is subsequently used to create a large tapered depression and then deburr the cylindrical part of the drilled hole backwards circularly. Image: Walter AG
Which effect is produced, or whether a combination of both is employed, depends on the actual machining situation. “Our tools are able to do either,” says Roland Hanischdörfer. Hybrid tools improve efficiency
This is not enough for the specialists at Walter, after all, their customers in the automotive sector are subject to constant competitive pressure and consequently
pressure to optimise. The Tübingenbased company has therefore developed a wide range of tools to facilitate efficient machining of chassis components: Hybrid tools combining solid carbide indexable inserts with polycrystalline diamond inserts (PCD). The carbide indexable inserts are used for roughing work to and achieve an extremely high machining volume. Their special tool geometry also produces short chips even when machining aluminium, thus solving the problem of chip removal. In the following machining step, the hybrid tool’s PCD indexable insert can be used for finishing. “The user therefore employs one and the same tool for two completely different machining stages. This reduces non-productive time as there is no need to change the tool.” According to Hanischdörfer, the PCD indexable inserts used to carry out finishing operations ensure an extremely high surface quality. Recently, Walter has also started offering PCD tools with chip breakers lasered into the diamond cutting edge. “These reduce metre-long chips to a few centimetres.” Many Walter hybrid tools can also be configured for use with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL). Instead of emulsion or oil, as is the case with conventional wet machining, an oilair mixture cools and lubricates the machining surface and tool. This has several advantages. Firstly, using MQL brings the amount of coolant required per hour from around 500 litres down to only 10 to 20 ml. Secondly, using MQL does away with the expensive and environmentally harmful need to dispose of coolant and wet chips as special waste. Complete machining concepts
PCD spherical cutter for creating a ball socket on the drag bearing in order to ensure that the drag bearing can move around freely. Image: Walter AG
Walter engineers have demonstrably achieved high tool life and cutting data for their hybrid tools in practical use. “Customers who are using these tools and can see the results in their workpieces, including cutting data and tool life, are absolutely delighted,” Roland Hanischdörfer is pleased to report. Moreover, customers are increasingly
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Many Walter hybrid tools are also suitable for use with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL). Instead of emulsion or oil, as is the case with conventional wet machining, an oil-air mixture cools and lubricates the machining surface and tool. Image: Walter AG
commissioning Walter to develop machining concepts based on these. “Our customers need solutions to improve their efficiency, but they do not want to have to put a lot of work into their development. We have been seeing this trend for many years now. We are therefore deploying our skills in metal machining not only to develop highly efficient tools, but also to offer our customers complete machining concepts.” There are usually two routes to this type of concept:
Example drag bearing from the car sector, on which all the tools shown above are employed. Image: Walter AG
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• The automotive customer invites the Walter experts to their own premises and shows them computer images and/or prototypes of the new component. Walter develops the complete machining concept based on these, including all tools. • The user goes to their machinery manufacturer and purchases the complete machining process from them. The machinery manufacturer contacts Walter in order to define and purchase the tools required for this. Or (see above) the manufacturer develops the machining concept in collaboration with Walter.
No matter which route leads to the destination, the basis is always as detailed as possible knowledge of the existing machining processes and framework conditions at the customer’s premises. More and more users are also requiring an even more extensive service from Walter: The development of complete component cost concepts. The key point here is that the Tübingen firm can guarantee specific costs per component. This is a significant advantage in the automotive sector in particular, where the “Cost Per Part” (CPP) is the key calculation variable. This requires extremely close collaboration between Walter and the respective user, however, as well as the extensive digitalisation and networking of all production processes. Roland Hanischdörfer explains: “If our digital manufacturing experts have sufficient data to make the processes transparent in detail, they can unlock previously unimaginable optimisation potential and achieve amazing efficiency gains.”
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE KING CUT PRO – The Large Gantry Type CNC Cutting Machine Ador’s KING CUT PRO is a CNC portal cutting machine which is very precise and reliable. The machine has one head for plasma sheet metal cutting and one head for flame cutting of sheet metal with a dual side longitudinal drive with AC motors. The standard equipment comes with a basic machine package with CNC controller, one torch, central gas diffusion with manometers and a remote flame ignition.
The following equipment are supplied as required by the customer: Additional Equipment: • Plasma power source KJELBERG with machine torch • Programming software MOST 2D • Support table for sheet metal with segment extraction system • Extraction-filter system • Laser position indicator for determining the cutting point Optional : • Extension of the longitudinal rail • Additional cutting head
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The Phantom brings you the performance of a cutting edge CNC that is built on more than 40 years of experience in the motion control and cutting industries. This controller is designed for multiple axis cutting machines and features the latest advances in CNC technology on a proven platform engineered to increase productivity, reduce costs and enhance profitability. The software provides flexibility, ease of operation and technologies that put Ador’s experience and expertise in your operator’s hands, resulting in extremely good cut quality and high productivity. The Phantom can operate any cutting machine and interface with virtually all plasma systems. Following are its standard features: Bright touch screen interface, Touch screen interactive display, Expandable shape library, True multi-tasking environment, Fast Dxt file conversion, Go to(Job interrupt), Quick plate alignment, and Monitor & track consumables. Advanced Plasma Process Control (Plasma Process Wizard) is available as optional extra. Ador offers cost-saving height control unit for simple plasma cutting applications. The KHC1 system provides all the essential functions that are needed for good cuts and optimum utilization of work-piece.
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PJ-A3000 Profile Projector A bench top profile projector based on a vertical beam, telecentric optical system for distortion-free viewing on a 315mm diameter protractor screen. The measuring stage in Mitutoyo PJ-A3000 machine incorporates linear scales for fast and accurate linear measurement to 1µm, with angle measurements on screen to a resolution of 0.01° of arc. Built-in digital readout of XY position and angle (including zero-setting, ABS/INC mode measurement) is located near the projection screen to minimize eye movement. The machine has a floating table makes measuring quicker and easier. The PJ-A3000 can output XY coordinate data. Highly efficient two-dimensional data processing is available by connecting to the optional QM-Data 200. Reduced installation area - ideal for shop-floor applications.
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The inherently non-contact measurement method of this profile projector makes this type of instrument highly suitable for measuring small parts that are unmeasurable with general-purpose contact instruments or easily deformed plastic parts, and can also be used to observe the surface profiles of workpieces or inspect minute assemblies with surface illumination. Additionally, a wide selection of accessories allows advanced measurement and inspection of various workpieces.
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Elesa+Ganter has recently introduced the new range of self-aligning brackets used to fasten rotating shafts. They are available in square flanged (UCF), oval flanged (UCFL), side flanged (UCFB) or for shafts at 90° (UCP). The brackets are composed of a polyamide based techno polymer base that ensures maximum mechanical and heat resistance, AISI 304 stainless steel bushings and washers, and chrome steel bearings with static capacity from 7,000N to 11,000N and dynamic capacity from 14,000N to 19,000N. The cap in polypropylene based techno polymer, grey colour, is available in two standard executions: closed, for head bracket, or opened, for pass-through shafts. Overall dimensions are in compliance with ISO 3228. A system of NBR rubber packing rings assures the protection of the bearing from the entry of dirt, humidity, water and steam during cleaning cycles, avoiding the deposit of contamination preserving the functioning even in environments subject to aggression from the external environment. On request, special executions are available: • AISI 440C stainless steel bearing for a high corrosion resistance • brackets for shafts with diameters in different sizes • brackets in antibacterial material or in polypropylene based techno polymer, packing rings and oil seal type VITON®* Products technical data sheets, along with drawings and tables with codes and dimensions, are available on our website www.elesa-ganter.in
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MVX DRILL - New Chipbreakers and grade for Hardened Steels and Aluminium Smart thinking has led old problems associated Difficulties such as chip rates of wear on inner and peripheral speeds, plus flexing have all been resolved with a
to simple solutions for some with indexable insert drilling. clogging on deep holes, dissimilar outer inserts due to differing and wear of the drill body itself new and innovative design.
New UH breaker for breaker for aluminium
hardened steels and UN
The existing range of inserts has been complemented with 2 grade. The latest PVD coating to the new DP8020 grade to substrate. This makes it the the new UH chipbreaker. chipbreaker provides the harder materials up to 45HRC. For aluminium machining, the equipped with the new UN edge, it provides outstanding chip welding for increased
for steels, stainless and cast iron new chipbreakers and a new insert
Different grades for inner
and outer inserts
technology has been applied supplement its durable carbide ideal grade to combine with The strengthened edge of this properties for reliable drilling of uncoated TF15 grade now comes chipbreaker. With a sharp ground chip disposal and helps to prevent reliability.
The outer insert in this type of drill naturally runs at a higher speed than the inner, thereby leading to higher levels of wear. Consequently the inner insert needs to have a higher level of stability and resistance to fracturing at lower speeds. This anomaly has been negated by using a CVD coated outer insert that has higher abrasion resistance, in tandem with a PVD coated inner insert that can cope better with fracturing forces and resistance to welding. This combination means improved reliability and fewer changes of insert for increased levels of productivity.
Interchangeable inserts with 4 cutting edges The SOMX type inserts are interchangeable from inner to outer position, have 4 cutting edges and a unique wavy chipbreaker design for improved chip control. The peripheral edge also has a wiper type geometry for excellent hole wall accuracy and surface finishes. The inserts are also positioned in such a way that when cutting, they are both equally in contact with the workpiece, thereby reducing drill body flex to provide a more consistent performance. For Product Enquiry Contact MMC Hardmetal India Pvt. Ltd. R.O.: 4th Floor, Nirmal Plaza, Survey No. 148, Hissa No. 4A/4B, Paud Road, Kothrud, Pune - 411 038, Maharashtra, India. Tel : +91 20 6520 8430, 2539 6824, Cell : +91 9890595858 E-mail: mayur.kulkarni@mmci.co.in Web: www.mitsubishicarbide.com
Tool body The tool body is designed with through coolant holes and an optimum sweep of the flutes that provides extra metal thickness behind the direction of the principal cutting force. This controls tool body deflection and helps to achieve reliable deep hole drilling up to 6 x D. Additionally the body surface is heat treated to prevent wear from chip evacuation. The sizes available are - 017mm-043mm in L/D=2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. And 017mm-063mm in L/D=2, 3, 4 and 5.
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PANTHER Series Drills Indian Tool Manufacturers (ITM) – A division of Birla Precision Technologies Ltd., is now launching Panther - Drills, a new series of Superior quality drills. Panther series of drills are made out of finest grades of HSS premium materials. These drills are produced from our latest CNC Machines, with unique geometry to give better accuracy holes and best performance. These drills are developed to machine hardened steel materials like Stainless Steel, Nickel chromium Steel, Forged Steel, etc.
Advantages: • • • • •
Made out of Premium grade Steel - suitable for tougher work Materials Better rigidity gives longer life Special Point to reduce thrust force while drilling Wider flutes for optimum chip evacuation resulting increased Tool life Surface treated for maximum wear resistance
Size Range: • Panther Drills are manufactured in Metric series as per IS 5101 & Inch series as per BS 328 • Metric size: 3.0 mm to 13.0 mm • Inch Series: 1/8” to ½”
Applications: • • • • For Product Enquiry Contact Indian Tool Manufacturers (Division) Birla Precision Technologies Limited Email: itmth@indiantool.com
Panther Drills are suitable to drill on : Stainless Steel Forged Steel Nickel chromium steels and for tougher applications.
PANTHER Series of products are result of extensive study and continuous efforts put in by our Research and Development team, which has resulted in Superior Quality products which are better than every product in it’s category.
Nexgen Refrigerated Air Dryers The Nexgen Refrigerated Air Dryers from Gem Equipment are known for engineering excellence, innovation and reliability.The heat exchangers are designed to provide worry-free, highly efficient heat transfer whether you are processing simple fluids, viscous solu8tions, or particulates. They feature honey comb construction of aluminium fins, true cross-flow for greater effective temperature differences, non-clogging larger cross-sectional area for air flow, integral air-air and air-refrigerant For Product Enquiry Contact GEM Equipments (P) Ltd. SF No.103, Avinashi Road, Arasur, Coimbatore 641 407 Phone: 0422-2363800 / Email: sales@gemindia.com
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exchanges, with stainless steel demister moisture separator, robust non-corrosive grade aluminium, and larger heat transfer area for higher efficiency. The rugged electronic panels display both inlet and dew point temperatures. They incorporate a Tripper module with alarm for compressed high discharge pressure, compressed low suction pressure, expansion valve malfunction, auto drain valve function and fan motor cycling. Introduction of speed control is one of the major developments towards the optimization of refrigeration systems based on average
load. For periods of high cooling demand, the compressor speed can be increased which results in a higher refrigerant flow and thus higher cooling capacity and vice versa during periods of low cooling demand. Compressed air purification equipment must deliver uncompromising performance and reliability while providing the right balance of air quality with the lowest cost of operation. As a quality-centric group, Gem ensures that its dryers are test at each stage of assembly as per ISO 7183 or relevant standards. It maintains stringent engineering practices throughout the production process to achieve higher reliability. Gem’s stateof-the-art ISO 9001-23008 certified facility is equipped with dedicated men and machines to chisel out products of impeccable quality and reliability.
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The new Gast 86/87R Series of oil-less rocking piston compressors and vacuum pumps While other manufacturers have been busy selling rocking piston compressors that produce a lot of noise and less-than-ideal pressure, Gast has been quietly setting the new standard by re-engineering our oil-less rocking piston from the ground up. The result is a unit that delivers quieter performance, higher pressure, a longer life and greater application flexibility. The sleek, new 86/87R Series is not just another pretty product. It’s beauty runs deep as it performs in ways not yet seen in the industry. The patented crossover chamber design regulates and controls airflow to dampen sound and optimize performance, while delivering a wide range of pressure level options. Because the 86/87R Series can easily retrofit into an existing footprint, it’s also a smart, flexible solution for a wide range of markets and applications, viz. Environmental, General industrial, medical, printing & packaging, food and beverage, transportation, laboratory, and material handling.
Designed to performs
For Product Enquiry Contact Shavo Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Shavo House, S.No.21A/10B, Plot No,394 South Main Road, Hotel Cozy Inn Chowk Koregaon Park, Pune - 4112 001 Phoned: 020-2615 9641 Email: shavogroup@vsnl.com
“When we set out to re-engineer our rocking piston compressor, we aimed to do more than just increase pressure. We set out to dramatically reduce sound, enhance flow, create a standard footprint for easy retrofit anywhere in the world and improve the compressor’s aesthetics,” says Gast. The inherent design of rocking piston technology makes it the optimal choice for applications requiring high pressure or vacuum and air flow in a small package. The flexible cup is made with superior materials and mounted on top of the connecting rod, creating vacuum or pressure while maintaining a tight seal against the cylinder walls in a rocking motion. The forgiving design has fewer components, causes less friction and has a low exhaust temperature, for greater reliability and durability for the life of the product. Despite it’s small size, the versatility of 86/87R means this is the right product to deliver quality air solutions.
Steady Volt Servo Voltage Stabilizers Frequent voltage variations are a menace that can damage electronic components like power supplies, drives, PLCs, controllers, etc. Their effects are widely felt in CNC, printing and textile machines as well as laboratory, data processing, medical & telecommunication equipment. Frequent breakdowns of such machines are costly to repair. This apart, the downtime and frequent interruptions in operation brings substantial loss of revenue. Steady Volt from Unity Controls is a state-of-the-art Voltage Stabilizer designed to protect such equipment from voltage variations and its ill-effects.
Following are some of its unique features:
For Product Enquiry Contact Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd 405, Sapphire Arcade, 42 M.G. Road, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400 077 Phone: 022- 2501 3832 / 33 E-mail: sales@unitycontrols.in Web: www.unitycontrols.in
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Intelligent microprocessor-based system(available in new digital models) Digital interface with large LCD display and keypad Auto re-start, adjustable output voltage, trip bypass, fault list No hunting, oscillation and noise generation Innovative transformer design to minimize power loss Constant output voltage across a wide input voltage range Single phasing prevention, surge suppressor and EMI / RFI filter
With the best-in-class response time and correction rates, Steady Volt offers improved power quality and greater energy efficiency, thereby saving the cost of breakdowns and energy utilization. Apart from protecting your equipment from damage, Steady Volt also saves energy during continuous operations.
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PRODUCT INDEX A
G
Power Conditioners
51
AC / DC Geared Motor
59
Gas Flow Products
67
Precision Air Moving Products
67
AC Linear Servo Motor
59
Gas Management
67
Precision Ball Screws
59
Actuator Line
83
Gear Boxes
15
Pressure Control Solutions
67
Air Compressors
25
Gear Cutting Machine
33
Pressure Transducers
Alloy Wheel Machining Solutions
49
Gear Metrology
43
Aluminium Profiles
59
Gears, Racks & Pinions
59
Profile Projectors
Angle Encoders
57
Grinding Machines
23
Automation Products
79
H B
51
Project Engineering Solutions
79
Proportional Valves
81
R Radius Cutter
IFC
Ball Transfer Units
59
HHS & TCT Saw Blades
75
Brake Motors
15
High Precision Gauging
55
Bus Cables
29
High Pressure Filtration
67
Hobbing and Deburring Solutions
43
Reffnlng Furnace
13
Hydraulic Accumulators
81
Rotary Encoders
57
C Cable Glands
87
Hydraulic Cylinders
Cables
87
Hydraulic Gear/ Screw Pumps & Motors
Real Time Power Factor System Reamers
51 FALSE COVER
81, 85 81
S
CAD/CAM Softwares
45
Hydraulic Hoses
81
Safety Relays
Cam Driven Systems
53
Hydraulic Piston Pump & Motors
81
Screwiacks
69 59
Centre Drills
FALSE COVER
Hydraulic Press
27
Screw-in Heads
Chamfers
FALSE COVER
Hydraulic Valves
81
Seals
81
Hydraulic Vane Pump & Motors
81
Shaving Technology
43
Clamps for Linear Guides
59
CNC Horizontal Boring Machine
49
CNC Lathe
49
CNC Smart Mills
49
Inserts
CNC Solutions
17
Instrumentation Fittings & Valves
67
7
Instrumentation Valves & Fittings
81
CNC Tool Grinding Machine
Slewing Ring
I
Spotting Drills FRONT GATEFOLD
IFC
59 FALSE COVER
Stabilizers
51
Static Elimination Solutions
67
Stepper & BLDC Motor
59
Surface Cleaning
67
CNC Wirecut Machine
61
Commercial Finance
75
Conduits
87
Laser Tube Cutting Machine
85
Connectors
87
Lathe Machines
19
Consumables
79
Length Gauges
57
Contouring Controls
57
Light Energy Management Systems
51
Curvic Coupling
59
Line Tubes & Fittings
81
Temp & Level Sensors
81
Cutting Tools Solutions
43
Linear Actuators
59
Test & Measurement Tools
35
Cycloidal Gear Boxes
77
Linear Encoders
57
Thermal Imaging Cameras
35
Linear Line
83
Thermal Spray Coatings
Linear Motion Guides
59
Tool Holders
D Double Column Machining Centers
49
Drill Tap Center
49
Drills
FALSE COVER, FRONT GATEFOLD
Dryers
81
E EDM Drill Machine
61
EDM Spark Erosion Machine
61
EDM Spark Machine
61
Electric Discharge Machines
63
End Mills
FRONT GATEFOLD, IFC, FALSE COVER
Energy Absorption & Vibration Isolation Products Engraver Cutter
67
L
M
Equator Gauging System
47
EtherCAT Terminals
39
Telescopic Line
FRONT GATEFOLD 83
71 FRONT GATEFOLD
Tool Identification
31
Tube Bending Machine
85
21
Tube Cutting Machine
85
Mass Flow Controllers
67
Tube End Finishing
85
Metal Cutting Tools
65
Turning Center
Metal Working Fluids
11
Motion Toolpaths
37
Turnmill
Oil/ Coolant Mist Cleaner
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U
O 59
Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;rings
81
Oxy-Fuel CNC Cutting Machines
79
P
Ultra Isolation Transformers
51
V Vertical Machining Center
9
Vertical Machining Centers
49
Particale Counters
81
Planetary Gear Heads
77
Plasma CNC Cutting Machines
79
Welding Equipments
79
Workholding Solutions
43
2D & 3D Cad Software
89
Filters
81
Pneumatic Hoses
81
Flexible Couplings
59
Portable Drill Cum Tap Remover
61
Flow Meters
81
Position Displays
57
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T Taps
Machining Centers
FALSE COVER
F
114
Harmonic Filters
81 IBC
W
ADVERTISERS INDEX COMPANY NAME
PG. NO.
A
COMPANY NAME
PG. NO.
ENGIMACH - 2017
105 77
ACCUSHARP CUTTING TOOLS PVT. LTD.
65
EPPINGER TOOLING ASIA PVT. LTD.
ACE DESIGNERS LTD.
BACK PAGE
F
ACMEE - 2018
91
FATTY TUNA INDIA PVT. LTD.
49
ACTCAD ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
89
FLIR SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD.
35
ADOR WELDING LIMITED
79
AMTEX - 2018
101
ANCA MACHINE TOOLS PRIVATE LTD
G 19
7
GLEASON WORKS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
43
APEX PRECISION MECHATRONIX PVT. LTD.
59
GLOBE-TECH ENGINEERING EXPO - 2017
103
AUTODESK
45
H
102
B BECKHOFF AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.
39
BETTINELLI AUTOMATION COMPONENTS PVT. LTD.
53
108
LEONI CABLE SOLUTIONS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
29
L
M
ELGI EQUIPMENTS LTD.
25
EMAG INDIA PVT. LTD.
33
RENISHAW PLC
47
ROLLON INDIA PVT. LTD. - INDIA
83
T
37
13
75, 85
9
HYUNDAI WIA INDIA PVT. LTD.
CNC SOFTWARE, INC.
ELECTROTHERM (INDIA) LTD.
RAVIK ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.
71
87
E
61
SPRAYMET SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.
27
RATNAPARKHI ELECTRONICS IND. PVT. LTD.
21
HOSABETTU HEAVY MACHINERY LLP
104
DOWEL ENGINEERING WORKS
R
63
CHINA MACHINEX INDIA - 2017
99
69
SPARKONIX (INDIA) PVT LTD
57
75
DELHI MACHINE TOOL EXPO - 2017
PILZ INDIA PVT. LTD.
67
CAPITAL FIRST
D
INSIDE FRONT COVER
SHAVO TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
HEIDENHAIN OPTICS & ELECTRONICS INDIA PRAIVATE LIMITED
IMEX - 2017
MMC HARDMETAL INDIA PVT. LTD.
S
I
C
PG. NO.
P
GEDEE WEILER PRIVATE LIMITED
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING SHOW - 2017
COMPANY NAME
MACHAUTO EXPO - 2018
106
MARPOSS INDIA PVT. LTD.
55
MGM-VARVEL POWER TRANSMISSION PVT LTD
15
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD.
17
MITUTOYO SOUTH ASIA PVT. LTD.
INSIDE BACK COVER
TRIDENT PRECISION INTERNATIONAL
81
TRIDENT PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
85
TRUCUT PRECISION TOOLS PVT. LTD.
FALSE COVER
U UNITED GRINDING GMBH
23
UNITY CONTROLS PVT. LTD.
51
Y YG CUTTING TOOLS CORPORATION PVT. LTD.
FRONT GATEFOLD
YOUNG BUHMWOO INDIA CO. PVT. LTD.
11
Z ZOLLER INDIA PVT. LTD. AUGUST 2017
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Mr.
Rajesh R.
Inside Story
Ratnaparkhi Managing Director, Ratnaparkhi Electronics Ind. Pvt. Ltd.
My Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Goals Aim & Ambition: I would like to be true to my self with positive thinking, would like to work for my passion till last minute of my life. I would like to be as simple as possible and would like to listen and understand and keep learning things happening around me. Vision: I wish, In professional life to grow and follow good practices. I wish our company to be bench mark for others. In personal life would like to be supportive to my family and change my self to suit with new generation. Social Goal: would like to contribute time as well as resources for old age persons, who are in need for companions, good environment to live and can have good time Business Goal: I would like to delegate and empower our organization and create technology base for future of company and prepare all of them to face challenges and difficult aspects with best possible solutions with sincere efforts
My Leisure Choices Favourite Tourist Spot: Any where in real nature with family members and colleagues Music I Like: I like to listen classical vocal and instrumental music. And some time to sing too Sports: I like to play kabaddi in younger years and love to follow lawn tennis.
Ask my Taste Buds Favorite food: Indian home made food as my wife prepares it with seasoned with love. Butter milk and flavored sodas
In Awe of I Admire: My Admire goes to people who have and are working for Nations best â&#x20AC;Ś. and also to ordinary persons who teaches me how to do simple things, to be honest and happy internally and externally.
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RNI No. MAHENG/2015/64267 Postal Reg. No. THC/173/2015-2017. Posted at Mumbai Patrika Channel Sorting Office G.P.O. Mumbai 400 001 on 15th of every month and Published on 10th of every month
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