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Editorial

Industry Voice & Verdict

ften infamous for being inward looking and not very savvy with words, this industry has finally spoken! It has given a verdict about all things important. It is like initialising a process of change, for betterment, and for not getting battered by uneven market conditions, which is a reality of the modern market place. Change is the process by which the future invades our lives, but then again, it is about the ways in which we adapt—or fail to adapt—to the future.

In fact this is easier said than done. Taking note of this and being sensitive and aware of the cautious business climate prevailing, this issue of Modern Machine Tools is full of projections, which are derived from listening to the industry and about analysing the thought process, which collectively transforms into industry trends. According to this survey, metal forming companies anticipate continued improvement in business conditions in the coming months. Around 51 per cent of participants forecast an improvement in economic activity in the coming year. As a response to one of the most critical ‘Q’s’ about companies adding flexibility to enter new markets or capturing a larger share of its existing markets; majority of industry leaders replied that, increasing products and introducing innovative technologies will be their key strategy to enhance their market share. Many people also believe that providing better sales service and focussing on the tier-I and tier-II cities will also add flexibility to their portfolio.

Editorial Advisory Board Vikram Sirur President, IMTMA & Executive Chairman, Miven Machine Tools Ltd

L Krishnan Vice President, IMTMA & Managing Director, TaeguTec India P Ltd

Shailesh Sheth Media Chairman, IMTMA & Past President, IMTMA

M Lokeswara Rao Past President, IMTMA & MD, Lokesh Machines Ltd

N K Dhand Past President, IMTMA & CMD, Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd

R Srinivasan Past President, IMTMA & MD, RAS Transformation Technologies

It was also a common verdict among machine tool industry personnel that, just delivering the products does not suffice; an effective after-sales service plan is essential. Since SMEs in the country are growing rapidly, that would be the key area to focus on—new customer bases. With regards to entering new markets, majority believe that having some kind of collaboration like—technical support, marketing, branding, sales service, etc with local players—would be the best way to start off. However, many industrialists do not want to go beyond India in the near future, as they feel that the country is generating more than enough demand. The common belief is that, if a company has a right product and marketing strategy in place, opportunities will come knocking. Another notable trend is that, the entrance of global players is boosting technological advancements. Going to the broader issues, statistics from this survey state that, in future the trend will be to manufacture tailor-made products as end-users will look for extreme customisations to suit their needs. The industry will also witness increment in R&D investments, which will also lead to special attention on training and development activities. So here’s tracking trends to help in planning strategies, in order to be able to align yourself with the future. Without being a prophet, but just by joining the dots of some prevailing and probable trends, it is indeed possible to map the future. Some of these trends are apparent to everybody, some still hidden, but whatever business we are in, the consumer in each of those businesses will look incredibly different than today and will definitely have different demands. With this reality, only the flexible, lean and customer-oriented organisations will dominate and rule the future. Here’s providing you with tools to rule the future!

Gautam Doshi Advisor, IMTMA & Consultant, Productivity & Quality Improvement Services

S N Mishra Past President, IMTMA & Vice Chairman, Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd

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Contents Insights & Outlook

Metrology Systems.............................................................. 74 Opinion’s & More .............................................................. 76 Case Study ......................................................................... 83

Special Focus Aerospace Machinings ...................................................... Additive Manufacturing ..................................................... Facility Visit - FIDIA SpA................................................ New Materials ....................................................................

40 42 52 62

In Conversation With

Live Coverage-IMTEX 2012 Jörg Matthias Grossmann Executive Vice President – Freudenberg Group, Germany ................................................ 37

Inaugural Report ................................................................ 86 In-Frame ............................................................................. 88 Master Strokes .................................................................... 90 In Brief ............................................................................... 96

Regular Sections

Visitor’s Prespective ............................................................. 98 Business Outlook ............................................................... 100

Editorial ...................................................................... 17 Foreword...................................................................... 27 News, Views & Analysis .............................................. 28

Facility Visit

Technology & Innovation............................................ 34

SOCO Machinery Ltd, Taiwan ......................................... 71

Event List .................................................................. 124

Strategy

Products .................................................................... 134

Empowering Businesses ...................................................... 116

List of Products .........................................................170

Tips & Tricks

List of Advertisers .................................................... 178

Measuring Techniques ........................................................ 122

Event Preview Engg Expo - Aurangabad .................................................... 130

Event Report Engg Expo - Indore ............................................................. 132

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Foreword

India FORMing Superlatives at IMTEX Indian companies are finally waking up to upgrade critical areas like expanding capacities; focus on innovation, design and new product development; working towards bridging technology gaps; taking measures towards skill enhancement and workforce development. One of the key vision elements of the Indian machine tool industry is to become a significant global player within the next decade. The industry is working towards the aim to emerge as one of the top ten machine tool manufacturing countries of the world by the year 2020. The major emphasis of the industry therefore, would be on technology. The machine tool industry has good design, engineering and manufacturing competence for a wide range of products. However, the product range and the technologies manufactured in India are significantly backward compared to international levels. The user industries expect the latest technologies to produce high-quality end products at competitive prices. Key technologies that need to be developed by the Indian machine tool manufacturers includes, highprecision machine tools, multi-axes and multi-function machine tools, heavy-duty machine tools, metal-forming machines, critical mechanical elements, machine-tool electronics and other sub-systems, softwares for design/ analysis/simulation, machining and manufacture. While price is an important factor, the criticality of the Indian industry is about technology, quality and productivity enhancing manufacturing solutions. There is a realisation that value-addition in products and technologies will come at a substantial price. Yet, at the same time, cost-competitiveness has been a key strength of the Indian machine tool industry, which would be further strengthened in the years ahead. India is the seventh largest market for machine tools and manufacturing solutions. Yet, the Indian machine tool industry is able to cater to only 30 per cent of the home market demand. The Euro Zone crisis may not be much of an effect for the domestic machine tool manufacturers. Notwithstanding the cautious approach currently being witnessed in several segments of the manufacturing sector, the machine tool industry hopes that better momentum would be seen very soon. The big picture of the Indian machine tool industry remains intact with a future targeted growth of 25 per cent CAGR towards an aim to regain a market share of around 66 per cent by 2020.

One of the many traditional ways that business opportunities may be bolstered is by exhibiting at and attending related-industry events. IMTEX FORMING and Tooltech 2012 has always been one of India’s largest fairs in this product segment, and held over an exhibition space of around 30,000 square metres. IMTEX FORMING 2012 grew by over 35 per cent since the previous edition in 2010. IMTEX FORMING 2012 experienced the presence of leading global and Indian brands from the metal-forming, machine tool and manufacturing segments, with their latest technologies. Also, BIEC enables IMTMA to organise IMTEX and IMTEX FORMING fairs in a truly international manner. BIEC offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and other facilities including a host of value-added services required for IMTEX and IMTEX FORMING. The design of the exhibition halls allows a large inflow of visitors at any given point of time. Organising IMTEX and IMTEX FORMING fairs have enhanced the B2B interactions between exhibitors and visitors. It has given a quantum facelift to the ‘live’ display of machines and manufacturing solutions. It has brought in a much better eco-system with an all-round presence of the industry as exhibitors and visitors along with policy-makers, students and everyone connected with the manufacturing industry. Reflecting upon the recently concluded IMTEX FORMING 2012, it was as an opportunity for exponential growth and enabling manufacturing excellence for the Indian industry. IMTEX enabled exhibitors to forge strategic alliances for technological and business enhancement. IMTEX is the apex trade fairs in the calendar of global machine tool events, which enables in achieving their business development strategy. For business visitors, it was the apex fair in South and South East Asia where they experienced the convergence of a complete range of manufacturing solutions available in the metal-forming segment, as also the potential technologies likely to shape up in the future. Jamshyd N Godrej, Chairman Exhibitions – IMTMA, Past President - IMTMA and Chairman & Managing Director – Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd

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News, Views & Analysis SCHULER Receives Mega Contract from BMW The Schuler Group is celebrating its largest order so far in the company’s history. In the course of 2011 the technological leader in the metal-forming industry has received an order from BMW AG for altogether seven press lines with ServoDirect technology. The Bavarian car manufacturer has ordered three highspeed servo press lines for its stamping plants in Leipzig and Regensburg, Germany and Shenyang in China. At the same time, BMW has reserved four of the same press lines for its German facilities. The order volume is easily in the three-digit million euro range. “Servo presses represent a technological leap for the mass

AUTODESK to Significantly Expand its Presence in India Autodesk Asia—a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software—recently announced an open distribution network in India, for its drafting and detailing software — AutoCAD LT 2012, a professional choice for data compatibility, reliability and 2D drafting productivity. As part of the company’s endeavour to expand the channel partner ecosystem; effective from November 22, 2011, all Autodesk volume products, including AutoCAD LT 2012, would be sold through an open distribution network in India. Earlier, such products were only available to customers in India, through a network of contracted Autodesk authorised VARs, primarily operating in the top-tier cities. However, by opening up the distribution network, Autodesk has enabled re-sellers in upcountry markets to procure Autodesk volume products from key VADs, viz, Redington and Ingram Micro and take the Autodesk brand to tier II and tier III cities. “Unrestricted distribution of our volume products such as AutoCAD 28

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manufacturing of sheet metal parts. With over 20 strokes per minute, the lines are among the fastest in the world,” states Stefan Klebert, CEO – Schuler. “The order underlines our pioneering role on the market and the outstanding performance of the machines.” BMW already uses the same type of press line at three of its German facilities.

LT will create excitement among the channel community at large, as it now provides them a great opportunity to participate in the Autodesk India growth story. Ease of availability of AutoCAD LT will enable millions of designers, architects and manufacturers to imagine, design and develop their ideas into reality in a more cost-effective manner and with faster turnaround time,” Bagepalli added.

Volkswagen to Enter Used-Cars Business in India The German car maker Volkswagen AG, plans to introduce its used car business—Das WeltAuto, in India in the second half of 2012. “We will be giving German quality in preowned cars. The speciality of our brand will be to not only provide warranty on Volkswagen cars, but also, on other car brands,” said Neeraj Garg, member of the board and director – Volkswagen Group Sales India. The market size for used cars in India is 1.3 times the total car market, according to a study conducted by the

At around 85 meters in length, the press lines ordered by BMW feature either five or six such Schuler servo presses linked together. At the beginning of the forming process, a blank-loader feeds the individual sheet plates into the line. Automation robots supplied by Schuler then transport the parts to the next press station. The press lines boast a total press force of around 9,000 metric tons. In up to six separate operations, the sheet metal (with thicknesses of up to 2.5 millimetres) is then drawn, bent and blanked into the desired car body shape. The presses can process around 600 metric tons of steel per day, comparable to the amount used to construct Berlin’s famous Radio Tower.

company. The company will launch its used car business in the second half of 2012, and at least three of its 101 dealerships will provide the facility.

Suzlon Group Wins 150 MW Order in Oklahoma, USA Suzlon Group subsidiary—REpower Systems SE—has concluded a contract with an East Coast US wind power developer for the delivery of 73 wind turbines. The REpower MM92 turbines, with an overall power output of 150 megawatts (MW), are destined for a project in Oklahoma, USA. The wind turbines each have a rated output of 2.05 MW, a rotor diameter of 92 metres and a hub height of 80 metres. Andreas Nauen, CEO – REpower Systems SE said, ”We are pleased to announce our second largest US project to date and supply the reliable MM92 turbines for what will be REpower’s first wind farm located in the south-central region of the country.” Tulsi Tanti, Chairman – Suzlon Group, added “With our comprehensive product portfolio, extensive service capabilities and a robust track record, we are well positioned to grab opportunities in the high growth expected in the US market in 2012.”

News, Views & Analysis AFM and AMT Join Forces to Strengthen their Association The premier associations AMT (Spanish Association of Accessory, Component and Tool Manufacturers) and AFM (the Spanish Machine Tool Manufacturers’Association) have joint hands to form a single association. The aim of the process was for the two groups to merge into a single association, stronger, more representative and with renewed capacity for serving the manufacturing technologies sector. The articles of association of the new entity were approved by each association’s assembly and the 17 members of the board of directors appointed. José Ignacio Torrecilla is the new President—taking over from his predecessors Alexandre Fernández i Grau and Koldo Arandia—

Vargus Launches Advanced Technologies for Gear, Spline and Rack Manufacturers Vargus Ltd— a leading manufacturer of threading cutting tools for the metal-cutting industry—has launched a new line of advanced technologies for gear, rack and spline manufacturers. The VARDEX innovative solution for the gear milling industry offers a competitive alternative to traditional Hob systems and other gear production routines. Gear manufacturers can now mill external splines, external cylindrical gears, sprockets and racks, as well as, many additional gear applications faster and more efficiently using VARDEX’s advanced gear milling tools. Gear manufacturers can slash machining and set-up times by up to 50 per cent compared to HSS tooling due to VARDEX’s solid carbide inserts for high cutting speeds, the ability to machine one full profile per pass and the elimination of grinding and shaving 30

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the presidents of AMT and AFM respectively. “The reality we have begun to build today will enable us to set our sights on a future José Ignacio with increased Torrecilla opportunities f o r collaboration between the member companies, and our association will be stronger, better able to generate services for the companies and more representative of the sector.” affirmed José Ignacio Torrecilla. 138 associate companies, with a joint potential turnover of almost

€ 1500 million, will be members of the new association. The sector represented directly employs some 7000 people, and a further 7000 are estimated to be employed indirectly. AMT was founded in 1990, and its long standing career has focussed mainly on internationalisation. It became part of the AFEC Cutting Tools Association in 2005. AMT has 60 associate companies, with an expected overall turnover for 2011 of € 330 million. The association is embarking on this new phase with the aim of jointly and even more intensively taking on the sector’s challenges with regard to the companies’ dimension, the need for a more determined presence and collaboration on aspects such as innovation.

finishing routines. It increases tool life and improves surface finish. Most importantly, gear manufacturers no longer need to use ultra-expensive hobbing machines and tooling, which typically require recoating after re-grinding and lengthy set-up times. The VARDEX solution enables gear manufacturers to use their standard CNC milling machines and the flexibility to assemble various types of inserts for different gear profiles on the same tool-holder.

in line to remain more accessible to its customers in the country. The new 8,000 sq metres facility in Pune will manufacture products from GKN Drivelines CVJ Systems and TransAxles Solutions product portfolio. The facility worth ` 130 crore will employ more than 200 people. Moreover, it is strategically located within 30 km of several major customers for the company that include, Fiat, Volkswagen, General Motors, TATA and Renault. The plant will be fully operational by September 2012, the Pune plant will have an annual production capacity of 1.2 million CVJ Systems. The new plant is further planned to manufacture differentials from GKN Driveline’s Trans Axle Solutions product. Earlier, in November 2011, GKN Driveline opened a new ` 48 crore precision forge at Oragadam. Currently, the company has employed 1,000 people at its CVJ Systems factories in Faridabad, Dharuhera near Delhi and Oragadam. “We will continue to invest here to meet our customer needs for CVJ Systems, Trans Axle components and all-wheel-drive products, as well as products for hybrid and electric-drive vehicles” concluded Ojha.

GKN Driveline Focusses on Indian Markets GKN Driveline—a leading supplier of automotive driveline components and systems in India—has shown continued progress in its growth. “GKN Driveline has posted an annual growth rate of over 15 per cent over the past five years in India,” avers Ravindra Ojha, MD – GKN Driveline India. He also adds, “India is a critically important market for the company.” In the last 12 months, GKN Driveline has broken ground on a new facility in Pune. The company has also opened a precision forge at Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. The continued expansion of the company is

News, Views & Analysis Tata Power Signs Agreement with BP Alternative Energy Holdings Equity in Tata BP Solar

has been shaped initially to guard against ballistic missiles that could be fired by Iran and North Korea.

Tata Power—India’s largest integrated private power player—recently announced the signing of a share purchase agreement with BP Alternative Energy Holdings to purchase 51 per cent equity and preference shares in the joint venture, Tata BP Solar. On completion of the transaction, Tata Power will own 100 per cent of the company. However, approvals from the Reserve Bank of India will need to be obtained before the transaction is completed. The transaction will also entail a change in control in the company and hence, the approval of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) will be required for completing this transaction. Speaking on the occasion, Anil Sardana, MD – Tata Power, said, “We are happy to acquire higher equity in Tata BP Solar. We believe that the favourable policy environment in India has led to an increase in the size of the solar module and solar cell market in India. It is a great opportunity for the company to grow and capture a healthy market share. We would also like to reiterate that Tata BP Solar is not impacted by the decision of BP to gradually exit its solar business and that it is business as usual for them.”

Adani to Invest in Solar Power

Caterpillar Expands R&D in China With an attempt to strengthen its research activities—Caterpillar Inc executives and governmental leaders from Wuxi—recently signed an agreement to expand the company’s multi-functional R&D centre in Wuxi, China. The centre currently has more than 500 engineers and support staff developing a variety of new products tailored to the demands of Caterpillar’s rapidly expanding customer base in China and other growth markets. “China is the largest construction equipment market in the world, and Caterpillar continues to invest in 32

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China to help our Chinese customers succeed and to position Caterpillar for long-term leadership in China,” said Tana Utley, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer – Caterpillar. The Wuxi R&D centre is being developed in a multi-phased approach. The phase announced recently will add a number of engine test cells for light, medium and heavy-duty, as well as high horsepower engines. It will also include more labs for fuel systems, electronics, hydraulics, cooling, roll-over protection (ROPS) and virtual reality, as well as other component and system labs.

Boeing Beats Lockheed in $ 3.5 billion US Defence Deal Boeing beats Lockheed Martin to retain its position as the prime contractor for the US long-range missile shield. The US Defence Department awarded Boeing a $3.5-billion, seven-year contract to develop, test, engineer and manufacture missile defence systems.

A team led by Lockheed Martin and Raytheon had vied with Boeing to expand and maintain the ground-based mid-course defence, or GMD, hub of layered anti-missile protection. Boeing partnered with Northrop Grumman to retain the work. The GMD contract’s value to Boeing will be about $ 18 billion from January 2001, when it formally became the system’s prime contractor, through the end of this year. GMD uses radar and other sensors plus a 20,000-mile fibre optic communications network to cue interceptors in silos at Fort Greely, Alaska and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The shield

Expanding its horizons, Adani Power plans to invest ` 3,000 crore in two years to add 160 megawatt (Mw) solar power to its existing capacity. The company, set to commission its first 40 Mw solar power plant in Bitta village of Kutch district, Gujarat, has plans to expand it to 100 Mw. The company is planning to set up another 100 Mw plant near Jaisalmer. This project could be commissioned by 2013 – 14. The total investment in 160 Mw is expected to be ` 3,000 crore, with an investment of ` 18 crore per Mw. Adani’s entire capacity under execution and construction is coal based. It operates 3,300 Mw and uses imported coal from Indonesia.

KORLOY Inc. Launches India Operations Korloy Inc.—A leading global cutting-tool manufacturer—has finally launched its India operations as—KORLOY INDIA TOOLING Pvt Ltd. The Indian operations launching program and technical seminar was held during December 2011. The launch Program was inaugurated by the top management of Korloy Inc and was visited by several OEM and auto component industry personnel.

Korloy has expressed interest in establishing a strong distribution network in India and is planning to make aggressive moves for better market share. The advanced technology and cost effective products will be an added advantage for the company to mark its presence in the Indian cutting tools market. The company will start its operations by January 2012.

News, Views & Analysis Renishaw to Exhibit Additive Manufacturing Products The global precision engineering company, Renishaw plc, will be exhibiting its range of additive manufacturing, metrology and encoder systems at Southern Manufacturing from February 15 –16, 2012, in Farnborough, UK. Highlights will include Equator™, a new versatile gauge, and the company’s Selective Laser Melting (SLM) systems. On stand Q48 of the exhibition, the company will introduce Renishaw’s SLM systems, which utilises a pioneering, additive manufacturing process capable of producing fully dense metal parts

Additive manufacturing products

exhibited by Renishaw plc direct from 3D CAD, using a highpowered fibre laser. Parts are built from

Siemens Appoints Former US Top General With an aim to secure more US government contracts, German industrial giant Siemens AG appointed former top American commander in Afghanistan Gen. Stanley McChrystal as chairman of a new division. McChrystal will be board chairman of Siemens Government Technologies, Inc Former U.S. Army Lt Gen John Sylvester and retired Lockheed Martin Corp and General Electric Co executive Robert Coutts will also sit on the board. US is Siemens’s largest single market and its sales in America rose by 12 per cent to $ 20 billion in the 2011 fiscal year, representing about one-fifth of the company’s total. In contrast to a previous localised approach, Siemens is now expanding its efforts to win more US national government contracts. The German

Siemens get Gen.Stanley McChrystal

on board engineering company sells a range of high-tech products including electricity transmission systems, gas turbines, trains and medical scanners.

Ashok Leyland Acquires Additional Stake in Optare In a bid to be one of the top bus makers, Hinduja flagship company Ashok Leyland acquired an additional 49.1 per cent stake in British bus maker Optare Plc for over ` 30 crore, taking its total holding to

a range of fine metal powders that are fully melted in a tightly controlled atmosphere, in layer thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100 microns. The company will also exhibit its newest gauging product, Equator, which is a brand new alternative to traditional gauging systems and PH20 5-axis touch-trigger system, which increases touch-trigger CMM throughput up to three times, using fast, infinite, rotary positioning and unique head touch capability for highspeed point capture with minimal CMM movement. The company will also show new machine tool probes with radio and optical transmission.

75.1 per cent. The company had initially acquired 26 per cent stake in Optare in July 2010 as a long-term strategic partnership adding that the move integrates Optare into Ashok Leyland’s global strategy for buses. Ashok Leyland’s share will reach 75.1 per cent of the company’s share capital through placing of shares, raising new equity. Ashok Leyland Chairman – Dheeraj G Hinduja said, “We are confident that, together, we can surge ahead with Optare, taking advantage of the large opportunities for growth and development we see based on synergy and integration with Ashok Leyland’s bus business.” “This is great news for Optare’s customers, employees and suppliers and secures stability and the long-term future of the business. The rebanking represents a defining moment in the company’s three year turnaround plan which commenced in June 2009,” said Jim Sumner, CEO – Optare.

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Technology & Innovation – Welding Plastics with Laser

Welding

Plastics Perfectly

Laser welding is gaining ground, but it also has its limits. In the past, it had been impossible to fuse two transparent plastic components together. However, researchers have now succeeded in circumventing this hurdle by choosing the right wavelength. The new welding process is revolutionising bioanalytics.

Transparent plastics can be joined via laser beam at a wavelength of around 1700 nanometers. (© Fraunhofer ILT)

t’s a quick process, generates almost no waste, and is extremely precise. Within a few seconds, a laser beam has welded the casing and speedometer cover together, without any screws, clamps or glues whatsoever. The result is a perfect weld seam scarcely visible to the naked eye. There are no sparks or particles flying through the air during welding. Also, the resulting heat is confined to a minimal area. This protects the material. Many industries have now turned to welding plastics with a laser. Still, the technology has its limits; when it comes to fusing two plastic components together—for instance, there is little freedom of choice. In the past, the upper joining part had to be transparent to permit the laser to shine through unimpeded while the lower joining part absorbed the radiation. This usually meant soot particles had to be blended into the plastic. These particles absorb the energy of the laser beam and transmit the fusion heat generated to the upper joining part. Earlier, you usually had to choose a single plastic combination: transparent and black. There are lots of applications in medical technology, for instance – 34

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where what’s needed is a combination of two transparent plastics,” explains Dr Ing. Alexander Olowinsky, project manager – Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen, Germany. The researcher and his team have now managed to erase the previous boundaries of laser welding. “The industry now also makes infrared absorbers that are nearly transparent, but these are not only very expensive but also have a green, yellowish tint to them,” Olowinsky elaborates. “So our goal was to find a way to get the job done completely free of absorber materials.” To accomplish this, researchers studied the absorption spectra of a range of transparent polymers in search of wavelength ranges within which plastic absorbs laser radiation. Then the scientists tested and perfected the laser systems to match systems that emit light of the right wavelengths. “Before, you didn’t have the right light source,” Olowinsky adds. “It was only during the past few years that laser sources have been developed that emit light in these wavelength ranges.” To deliver the light energy to the joining level—to the seam along the border between the two transparent plastics—

the experts at ILT came up with special lens systems. These systems focus the beam so that the highest energy density occurs at the beam waist—where the beam diameter is the smallest—so that the highest temperature is delivered precisely to the joining level. The researchers’ most promising results were achieved at a wavelength of around 1700 nanometers. “This is the peak welding-efficiency range,” Olowinsky summarizes. Nevertheless, the researchers are also continuing work on the EU Commission-sponsored “PolyBright” project (www.polybright. eu) in search of the combination of the right absorption bands with the matching light sources. “The result has to be the most cost-effective laser system possible that can execute high-precision welding tasks at the highest possible speed.” Medical technology and bioanalytics in particular are among the main beneficiaries of the new welding process. The magic word is “lab on a chip.” This refers to automatic, miniature-sized laboratory analysis on the surface of a chip. Whether fluids, proteins or DNA analysis – the spectrum of applications is a broad one. Courtesy: Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

Technology & Innovation - Non-contact Presetting

A New Approach to

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non-contact Presetter has a number of design elements that enable it to perform effectively on the shop floor. It looks and operates differently than other traditional Presetters. Using a Presetter to accurately measure the true lengths and diameters of tools installed in their holders can greatly reduce setup times for new jobs. That is because Presetting tools for one job while a machine is running another, eliminates the need to spend time touching-off tools and running testcuts. The ROI for a Presetter comes from higher spindle utilisation and less machine downtime. Shops get the most out of Presetters when those measuring devices are located on the shop floor close to the machines. This minimises tool transport time and travel throughout the shop. Due to this, manufacturers of Presetters focus their efforts on designing devices that will function accurately and reliably in environments that are not always the cleanest or most thermally stable.

The freely moveable sensing unit on this presetter has an air bearing so it can easily glide across the presetter’s glass plate

The position of the presetter’s sensing unit is accurately determined by reading tiny, two-dimensional data matrix codes embedded in the glass

Example One example is the new Airmatrix non-contact Presetter for milling and turning tools from DMG/Mori Seiki. Andre Jesse, a product sales manager for the company, explains that the Airmatrix has a number of design elements including minimal moving parts that enable it to perform effectively on the shop floor. It looks and operates differently than other non-contact Presetters currently available. For instance, the sensing unit on many non-contact Presetters is attached to the base of the device and travels on guideways to measure the tool installed in the 36

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The presetter’s control features an intuitive touchscreen interface and 30x magnification of the tool profile

device’s spindle. In most cases, the sensing unit’s horizontal and vertical position is determined by feedback from glass scales. However, the optics for the Airmatrix are contained in a freely moveable sensing unit supported by an air bearing, Jesse explains. This enables users to easily glide the sensing unit across a thermally stable,

bullet-proof glass plate to measure the tool mounted in a horizontally oriented spindle. The sensing unit’s position on the plate is determined by a CCD camera that reads tiny, 2-D data matrix codes embedded in the glass plate. In effect, the glass plate is the device’s ‘scale’. High positioning accuracy for the sensing unit is possible because the data matrix codes have high information storage capacity. As the glass plate lies flat atop the device’s cast iron bed, it is less likely to be affected by base expansion than conventional glass scales housed in aluminium bodies, Jesse adds. In addition, the sensing unit’s air bearing (which activates whenever the user touches the unit to move it) helps clean the scratch-resistant glass by blowing away dirt and debris.

Benefits The Airmatrix Presetter provides tool measurement accuracy of ± 2 microns and is available in two sizes. One version accommodates tools as big as 200 mm in diameter and 500 mm in length. The other can measure tools as large as 400 mm in diameter and 1 meter in length. The device uses the company’s Windows-based Microvision V control. Developed specifically for the Airmatrix, this control features an intuitive, touchscreen interface and enables cutting edge inspection with live image display. Measurement routines can be performed manually or automatically in which the spindle rotates at a fixed rate. A builtin printer enables users to print labels with offset information and affix them to tools. Users also have the option of downloading tool offset information directly to the machine. Courtesy: MMS Magazine

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr Jörg Matthias Grossmann

A systematic cash-management was implemented on a temporary basis, receivables management strengthened and numerous measures implemented to adjust capacity quickly to accommodate fluctuating demand. Dr Jörg Matthias Grossmann, Executive Vice President and CFO – Freudenberg Chemical Specialties KG; talks to Debarati Basu about the growth path of the company and his own journey in India as a regional representative for the group.

Q How has Freudenberg’s

association with India been so far? The Freudenberg Group has been operational in India since the 1920’s. At first, the business ties were based solely on the leather industry, later it extended to various segments of the industry including lubrication, seals, vibration control technology and many more. Today, the company is represented in India through its 10 business organisations, with around 2,500 employees. The group continues to strengthen its activities in India and has invested more than ` 53 crore in 2010 with new production facilities and sales organisations. The group achieved record figures in that year, generating revenues of ` 794 crores— an increase of 42 per cent over the previous year. This upwards trend is continuing. The largest investments made in 2010 include a new production facility for the EagleBurgmann Business Group in Pune, as well as, the planned increase in the number

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Dr Jörg Matthias Grossmann of sites by ChemTrend and Klüber in Mysore.

Q How has the Indo-German

relationship progressed? India offers an attractive business environment for German companies. Alongside China and Brazil, India is regarded as one of the most important growth markets—even for a mediumsized company such as the Freudenberg Group. At the same time, German entrepreneurs are driving the Indian economy forward. According to the German-Indian Chamber of Commerce, around € 459 million flowed out of Germany to India between April 2009 and March 2010 alone. This equates to just 2.4 per cent of all investments made in India during this period. Germany therefore holds ninth place out of ten among the largest foreign investors.

Q How is Freudenberg tackling the

Euro crisis? Freudenberg is not overly concerned about the current Euro crisis. Over the last two years, our business has thrived and our factories have been operating at full capacity. In the same way as other companies, Freudenberg reacted rapidly to the global financial crisis. A systematic cash management was implemented on a temporary basis, receivables management strengthened and numerous measures implemented to adjust capacity quickly to accommodate fluctuating demand. As a result of its solid financial policy, coupled with an equity ratio of more than 40 per cent, the group is well-positioned to meet the challenges of the economic environment and the increasing volatility of the markets.

Q The Indian machine-tools

industry is evolving, how is Freudenberg managing these trends? The Indian machine and plant engineering, the car industry, heavy industry and the associated machine tool industry have all progressedand profited from a strong upswing. The IMTMA has calculated a 38

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Your most important career-decisionThere were a couple of such decisions. For instance, one of the business groups—the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities—was set up on a greenfield, right from the scratch. There was nothing existential and it was a real challenge as, it was a case study that we were asked to establish and it eventually became a good decision.

CAGR of 25 per cent over the last few years and considers that Indian manufacturers still have considerable work to meet the increasing technical demands of customers. In the medium term this places pressure on the manufacturer to invest, in order to remain competitive on the international stage. The backlog of work provides significant scope for growth of many Freudenberg companies.

Q Share with us how R&D can Your relationship with India goes beyond businessYes, my first visit to India was much before the business relationship began. It was personal interest for travelling. As a social responsibility, the company has its training centre in Nagapattinam, where, we have spent around ` 10 crore. But it is quiet different to send cheques from Germany and visit the place personally several times and see it grow. There is a personal relationship that I share with India and its people. I often talk to my kids about India, and over the years, they have developed a clear priority for the country. This is not something given to them by me, but their own interest. I am amazed when they discuss India. My younger kid has made presentations at school about India, while my older son is interested in taking up an internship here next year. State a few qualities that budding entrepreneurs should imbibeThe first quality would be, to have a better understanding of people. Younger people have much better language skills and education than we did, and they should use it in the right direction. Also, it is important to do business from within - by travelling and being present there. You can only learn by being present there. However, today the virtual communication is catching up instead. The third thing that is important is never to give the impression that you are an expert in something, because there will always be others who know more than you. For my organisation, I am an expert on India but when I compare myself to others who live here, I know nothing.

aid in defining a company in the global competition? For many years now, one of the most important business principles of the Freudenberg Group has been to think ‘global’ and act ‘local’. The company has its own R&D departments at numerous locations throughout the 59 countries where Freudenberg operates. As far as innovation is concerned, it is not the group’s aim to simply establish European products in local markets. Freudenberg works closely with its customers and develops products that are tailor-made and adapted to the customers’ specific needs. This requires us to establish locally-based, technology and research facilities. The group globally invested € 181.5 million in R&D in 2010. Presently, the group has more than 1,900 employees in this field.

Q What are the future growth

strategies of your organisation? By strengthening our commitment in defined growth areas, the Freudenberg Group is perfectly positioned to take advantage of further sales potential. This applies to all three new business groups established in 2010—Helix Medical (medical technology), Freudenberg Oil & Gas and Freudenberg Schwab as well as to the integration of SurTec as the fourth pillar in the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Business Group. The development of the business areas—medical technology, the oil and gas industry, civil aviation, rail, wind energy and filtration—will continue throughout 2012. debarati.basu@infomedia18.in

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SPECIAL FOCUS Aerospace Machining

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From positioning India as the automotive hub of the world, to improving its reputation for manufacturing complex components for industries like aerospace and medical machining, the Indian machine-tool industry has evolved to meet the dynamics of the fast growing industrial sector. Swapnil Pillai taps the dynamic aerospace sector and the opportunities it presents to the Indian machine tool industry.

he Indian aerospace industry is one of the fastestgrowing in the world. The progressive industrial policy and the manufacturing conducive environment created by the Indian government have transformed the country into a preferred destination for aerospace manufacturing. Defence Minister A K Antony, while inaugurating Asia’s biggest air show— Aero India 2011 said, “We are open to joint ventures, long-term partnerships 40

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and licence productions under transfer of technology with leading international aerospace companies to make our aerospace sector strong, competitive and self-reliant.” The defence deals can be leveraged to bring home aerospace technology and create world class aerospace production facilities. As a support service to the aviation industry, the opportunity to provide Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities will grow and is expected to reach $ 2.6 billion by 2020.

India has seen more engineering and R&D investments in aerospace over the last 16 years, than USA or Europe. In Bangalore aerospace majors like Honeywell Technology Solutions and GE have set-up technology centres employing a substantial number of Indian engineers. Airbus has also recently set up its Airbus Engineering Center India (AECI). Indian companies like HAL, Mahindra and Tata have ambitious aerospace programs for the near future.

High-Speed Machining for Aerospace Machine-tool manufacturers in the country have to address the growing size of composite parts used in aerospace. All new aircraft contain a higher percentage of composite materials than the previous generation. The growth in composite aerospace structure has resulted in a surge in demand for both automated

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composites lay-up equipment and machine-tools for producing complex, monolithic titanium components to join them together. Builders of aerospace structures require stronger, lighter structures with closer tolerances. Competitive pressures are constantly forcing manufacturers to machine parts more efficiently. This has created a focus on quality-weight reduction and cost in the manufacturing. The rapidly growing use of titanium in aerospace has focussed industry attention on the need for improved processing capabilities and capacity for this difficult-to-machine material. The Boeing 787, with fuselage and wing structures made of composite, is an extreme example of the trend. High-speed machining (HSM) can cut cycle-times, at the same time allowing manufacturers to cut finer, thinner parts than ever before. While HSM for aluminium may be a standard technique, however, its application for other common aerospace materials also seems to make sense. For successful high-speed machining, attention to the cutting tool, spindle, and machine dynamics is required. Enabled by advances in tooling and control capabilities, high-speed machining is finding wider acceptance in aerospace applications. Although especially good for aluminium, the technique is finding its place in composites and hard-metal machining as well. All these techniques are being effectively applied by the Indian tool room.

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The aerospace sector demands machinetools of high-productivity and accuracy. It is a sector driven by safety, and the industry requires machines of hightolerance. The Indian machine tool industry which was being choked due to obsolete technology has seen a momentous shift in its product offerings. It now develops innovative technology and evaluation methods for improving the quality and reducing the cost of materials, components and structures. High-speed machining, multi-axis CNC precision machining, EDM, CAM software for machining complex shapes and laser cutting are techniques that are finding wider acceptability. This has resulted in huge investments by aircraft majors in regions like Karnataka, which have now become part of their global supply chain. This in turn, offers excellent business opportunity for machine-tool manufacturers. Companies like Quest Global are playing a pivotal role in developing aerospace SEZ in Karnataka to integrate design and manufacturing in order to provide complete solution to customers. They are inviting players across the value chain, like aerospacespecialty metal suppliers, investment, sand and lost-wax casting companies, tooling companies, fastener manufacturers, sheet metal-working companies, composites manufacturing companies, and heat treatment companies to setup shop at the SEZ. Essentially, any company who can play a role in the aerospace supply chain is invited to set up shop at the SEZ. The aim is to create an aerospace supply chain eco-system that will enable a wider range, larger volume and higher value of aerospace products and services to be sourced from India.

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Off-shoring Benefits India can leverage the off-shoring industry to tap the $ 750 billion-a-year global engineering service industry. The country enjoys a strong position in the automotive and high-tech telecom engineering services market. The latest reports indicate that the industry earnings are expected to reach $ 25 billion by 2020. Air-frame manufacturers and OEMs can increase their cost savings by outsourcing castings, forgings, precision machining, sheet metal working, special processing and assembly related activities. In addition, further cost savings can be achieved in aerospace manufacturing by replacement of operations that were automated in the west, with skilled labour in India. The total off-shore engineering expenditure is expected to grow to $ 150225 billion by the year 2020, and India is well suited to capture a lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of this opportunity. As primary aerospace manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing increase their investments in Asia, their suppliers and service partners will likely follow them. Companies like Eaton and its aerospace division is already present in the country and carries out substantial design and support work for their global business from India. The company is looking to expand its aerospace business in the country by building on a well-established manufacturing, sales and technical base. These significant developments will not only generate significant revenues but will also place India on the global manufacturing map. swapnil.pillai@infomedia18.in

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SPECIAL FOCUS Additive Manufacturing

‘Add’ing Capabilities With immense potential for parts production in the aerospace industry, the additive manufacturing process has already proved its ability to produce small and mediumsize aerospace components. Armed with a greater knowledge of the process, aerospace manufacturers are now seeking to produce larger and more-complex parts using additive manufacturing. Nishant Kashyap provides an overview.

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a digital 3-D model created through design software. The 3-D CAD model is converted into many thin layers and the manufacturing equipment uses this geometric data to build each layer sequentially until the part is completed. Due to this approach, additive fabrication is often referred to as layered manufacturing, direct digital manufacturing or solid freeform fabrication.

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lso known as ‘Rapid Prototyping’ or ‘3D Printing Additive’, additive manufacturing is the most talked about manufacturing process in recent times. Additive manufacturing refers to a class of manufacturing processes wherein a part is built by adding layers of material upon one another. These processes are inherently different from subtractive processes or consolidation processes. Subtractive processes, such as milling, turning or drilling use carefully planned tool movements to cut away material from a work-piece to form the desired part. Consolidation processes—such as casting or molding—use custom designed tooling to solidify material into the desired shape. Additive processes, on the other hand, do not require custom tooling or planned tool movements. Instead, the part is constructed directly from

The freeform fabrication of laser additive manufactured metal parts is of prime interest in aerospace prototyping

Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM) has proved itself as a useful process, developing in many directions. Through the variety of ways in which the laser can construct 3D objects, it has been established that designers can now shape both the outside and the inside of a casting in detail which was previously not possible. It has also been found that LAM can be used as a hybrid technique by building on pre-forms to speed up production.

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Additive Fabrication Offers Several Advantages

The lead time in receiving parts is greatly reduced It gives designers extra solutions for their common problems Fully dense metal parts can be made in virtually any shape by means of a 3-D printing process It solves problems with a total freedom of design Design of complex cuts for large parts, ensuring that the resulting components fit perfectly

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LAM with diode, fibre or disc lasers offers outstanding possibilities for applications in aircraft manufacturing or maintenance. High-precision LAM requires precise tolerances of all the components like laser beam, machine configuration, powder delivery as well as process parameters and control. Only the right interaction of all components leads to precise structures. Aerospace prototyping is a way to realise the vision of freeform fabricated metal additive manufactured parts on aerospace production engines, gain acceptance for additive manufacturing, and change perceptions of what is possible. The freeform fabrication of laser additive manufactured metal parts is of prime interest in aerospace prototyping as, a functional prototype can be delivered quickly to demonstrate and validate concept designs. The LAM technologies hold great promise. The direct 3-D model to net shape or near net shape technologies, includes, selective laser melting powder bed, and selective laser melting deposition. Making metal prototypes is of prime interest as it provides functional components. It is not enough to be able to make the part, but it also needs to be insured that the desired mechanical properties meet the application need.

LAM has proved itself as a useful process, developing in many directions.

aerospace component manufacturers are using this technology for manufacturing finished products. The term rapid manufacturing or digital manufacturing is now a standard topic among service providers within the industry. Rapid manufacturing is defined as the direct production of finished goods from an additive manufacturing process. Rapid manufacturing does have its limitations and is best suited for parts that take advantage of the additive process.

Acceptance by Aerospace Component Manufacturers The nature of the aerospace industry demands for high precision. No corners can be cut when it comes to the design and manufacture of aerospace parts; which is why the best processes available need to be implemented. Weight and

strength are also major factors when considering aerospace-part designs as, less weight without compromising integrity, leads to less money spent on fuel and transportation costs. The complexities involved with aerospace design have made additive manufacturing the preferred choice. It is also often the case that the material required cannot be processed by conventional means and is too expensive with regards to buy-to-fly ratio. These factors are not relevant when it comes to additive manufacturing as the ratio is greatly reduced meaning more can be saved. Sensing the excellence of additive manufacturing, big aerospace players like Boeing, EADS, GE, etc have already realised the importance of additive manufacturing. Additive layer manufacturing offers several advantages for certain structural airframe components such as a vast reduction in material wastage, especially when producing several heterogeneous parts, and the ability to produce a great variety of part-designs for prototype work quickly. Currently aerospace companies are leveraging full advantage of additive manufacturing technology. The process is heavily involved in the aerospace, medical, and automotive markets. The key benefit that, it allows the consideration of unconventional designs that; otherwise would not be practical because of manufacturing or cost constraints due to various reasons like, complex or unusual geometries and variable opportunities and challenges. Additive manufacturing has grown significantly over the years. As awareness of the technology grows in the design and manufacturing communities and the performance of additive manufacturing systems continues to improve, applications will undoubtedly continue to evolve as well. The industry observe a growing number of aerospace component manufacturers adopting the technology, on the other hand these technologies are likely to be the next industrial revolution. nishant.kashyap@infomedia18.in

FACILITY VISIT FIDIA SpA

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Hi-tech Milling High-speed milling is a critical technological innovation for the aerospace industry. Extremely complex machining operations for multiple design variants – from airplanes to rockets – can be performed in significantly reduced times on quality high-speed milling machines. Offering the aerospace vertical with its customised, high-performance milling machines is FIDIA SpA. The company’s technological excellence, constant innovation and highly skilled human resources are the enabling factors behind making it a global leader in its niche domain. Detailing on the intricacies of FIDIA’s manufacturing capabilities from its shop floor at Turin, Italy... SUMEDHA MAHOREY

n a highly competitive global aerospace market, the importance of precision, quality, accuracy and hi-tech capabilities cannot be undermined. Renowned companies like Aerospatiale, Alenia, Alsthom, Boeing, British Aerospace, Canadair, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Dowty, Aer Macchi, Snecma and HAL share this commonality and more so the competition. Each manufacturer has his own set of requirements specific to the production processes and identity in the global market. Providing customised services and solutions to leaders in the aerospace industry with the help of its precision milling machines – 5-axis with specialised heads – is FIDIA SpA located at Turin, Italy.

in China and nine subsidiaries overseas, the company employs around 360 people and has reached a turnover of around €35million in 2010. The company has been among the leaders in the field of numerical controls for the milling of complex surfaces since its inception. Certificated ISO9001 since 1996, the company has been constantly dedicated to improve performances, quality and reliability of its products. Technological excellence, constant innovation, highly skilled human resources and international business presence are the key factors

Market Strength The company has been in the market since 1974 and develops, manufactures and sells numerical controls, drives & milling machines mainly for the aerospace, automotive and energy sectors. Based in Turin, with three industrial sites in Italy, one joint venture 52

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contributing towards FIDIA’s success during its over 30-year stint. In the company’s product portfolio, during the last decade, the ‘K’ series has revealed outstanding performances in aerospace applications. In the last two years, brand new gantry type machines ‘GTF’ have been added to the existing product line and has received considerable success in all geographical markets & industry sectors. The company’s principal markets are Europe and North America, while it has significant presence as well as good prospects for expansion in some emerging countries, in particular China, India and Brazil. FIDIA is one of the very few worldclass manufacturers having a high degree of vertical integration. The Group can, in fact, cover all milling technology from CAM software to numerical controls, to the manufacturing of highspeed milling systems. The market for numerical controls for the milling of complex forms is a highly concentrated one. As a supplier of integrated solutions & sophisticated systems, FIDIA is a technological product leader.

FIDIA SpA The milling systems market bears the characteristics of a specialist market with strong product differentiation, limited economies of scale and a significant technological content. In this market, FIDIA belongs to a select number of highly specialised companies, and is a market leader for small and medium-sized milling systems designed exclusively for high speed. Furthermore, the high-speed milling market is a sector promising good growth prospects, owing to both the gradual replacement of traditional milling machines with high-speed systems and to the segmentation of models and finished product variations; thereby resulting in an increased demand for moulds & dies. In this sector, the company has been recognised as a reliable supplier of advanced technological solutions, and is able to interpret, anticipate & satisfy both, the customer and the market requirements.

Applicability and Importance Formerly, the main applications of FIDIA products were for the mould & die industry. The numerical controls, added later on, found their application in the automotive industry. Highlighting the market presence of its products, Stefano Dusnasco, Area Manager – High Speed Milling (HSM) Division, FIDIA SpA, elaborates, “All the major manufacturers of cars in the world are using FIDIA numerical controls. The car and mould & die industry comprise a very important percentage of our market. But in the last 5-6 years, the aerospace industry has become increasingly important for us. Especially, in the last three years, more than 50 per cent of our turnover has been related to the aerospace industry. This has become our main business now.” Also, the 5-axis machining centres are an absolute must for the aerospace industry. The 5-axis machine is needed to machine various parts with acute precision. Commenting on the same, Dusnasco says, “We have developed specific applications for 5D, particularly for machining the parts for aerospace, where accuracy 54

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is a major issue. For manufacturing turbine discs for motors, we have developed a customised application of the 5-axis machine. For this, we have a joint venture with General Electric, US. Because of this technological joint venture, the application of our machines has spread not only in the US but in other regions as well.”

Serving Global Customer Base Apart from General Electric in the US, there are many manufacturers in the aerospace industry who supply parts to both Boeing and Airbus which use FIDIA’s systems. In Italy, Alenia Aeronautica is a major customer of the company. In the eastern world, mainly in China, the company has many local manufacturers in aerospace. In the Indian market, TATA, Bajaj Auto and Hindustan Aeronautics use the company’s equipment. In the automotive industry, the company has the most important car manufacturers like Volkswagen, Audi, Opal, Porsche and BMW in its client list. In Italy, FIAT & Ferrari are FIDIA’s customers, while in the US, General Motors, Ford, Daimler Chrysler are on the company’s customers’ list.

Manufacturing Facility and Capabilities The company’s manufacturing facilities are based in Italy. Elaborating on the company’s manufacturing capabilities, Dusnasco says, “The manufacturing facility at Turin is one of the two facilities that we have in Italy. In this facility, we assemble medium-sized machine tools, mainly the 5-axis ones. The machines manufactured here have dimensions

between 2 and 9 metre. We also install 5-axis heads. The heads are tested and assembled in this facility. Another facility is located near Bolonia where we manufacture smaller machines and huge machine tools.” On the applicability of the machines manufactured in the Turin facility, he adds, “The 5-axis HSM being manufactured here are specifically designed for both aeronautical components and large plastic injection moulds. The bed-type machine structure allows for the best supervision of all machining operations.” Let us take a look at the company’s manufacturing process, which starts with the sourcing of parts and components: Sourcing: The company sources parts mostly from Italy and Germany. “We source spare parts like guides & spindle from Italian as well as German manufacturers. For important spare parts, we have first level of suppliers based in the European countries,” Dusnasco elaborates. Assembly process: In its Turin plant, around 40 machines are manufactured per year depending on the dimension and complexity of the machine. The average assembling time varies between 400 hours and 800 hours, depending on customer’s demand for customisation. In the first stage, linear guides are mounted on the base and a complete parallelism between the two linear guides is established. After the base has been prepared, the X-axis is mounted along with the pneumatic components and the tool changer. After the process is complete, all the electronic components are mounted onto the main structure. In the next step of the production, the Yaxis is mounted on the X-axis followed

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FIDIA SpA by the Z-axis. As the production process proceeds, wiring parts for automation processes are also fitted in. Subsequently, the hydraulic systems are mounted and implemented on the machine. In the rear portion of the machine, all the electronic equipment, including digital drives, numeric controls, etc. are mounted. The electronic equipment is then shielded to keep it at constant temperature. For mounting all the kinematics i.e. X, Y & Z-axis, the total time required is around 150 man hours. After the kinematics is placed, the head is mounted as per the demanded configuration of the machine. Accessories, like the laser prober for measuring the cutters, are used if requested by the customer. The last step is the mounting of the control system. At this stage, the machine is almost fully assembled. After this stage, up to 30 additional options as per customised requirements are installed in the machine. The pricing of the machine changes depending on the customisations. With a variety of options, the value of the machine goes up by around 20 per cent. At this stage, the machine is ready to be sent for testing. Testing: At the testing stage, laser testing is done to verify the performance and to check whether the movement of the X-axis is straight. Problems, if any, with the kinematics, linear guides and other parts are rectified at this stage.

Responsibility Towards the Environment The company uses standard motors in its manufacturing facility. Elaborating on the same, Dusnasco claims, “Some of our competitors have adopted a different type of motor called linear motors. These consume a huge amount of electricity and emit a high rate of electromagnetic waves, which are harmful for both, the shop floor workers as well as the environment. But we use standard motors that have low emissions.”

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CLAIM TO FAME Proﬁle: FIDIA is one of the few world-class manufacturers having a high degree of vertical integration, covering all milling technology from CAM software, numerical controls, manufacturing of high-speed milling systems. USP: Installs up to 30 additional options as per customised requirements for aerospace, automotive and other industries. Future plans: Public sector companies are investing in huge projects in the aerospace sector. FIDIA is currently proposing solutions to such companies. Customer base: TATA, Bajaj Auto, Hindustan Aeronautics, Volkswagen, Audi, Opal, Porsche, BMW, FIAT, Ferrari, General Motors, Ford, Daimler Chrysler. in the marketplace. Highlighting this, Dusnasco says, “Our strategic objectives are sustained growth, continued technological & product innovation, consolidation of the goals achieved and international expansion in the principal markets as well as in emerging markets offering high potential. Acquisitions or joint ventures are also being considered.” Constant innovation has been the driving force behind the company’s growth. Attention is given to all aspects of high-speed technology and in the development and expansion of the product range. Continued and significant investment in research & development is a tangible demonstration of such commitment. With an aim to expand in the overseas markets, the company is aiming at the US, Canada, China and Brazil – countries in which the company is already present and where high growth potential exists. Presently, the company is expanding its production capacities. Elaborating on the same, Dusnasco avers, “Because of increased demand, we have increased the capacity of our production in the last two years. This was necessary as we were entering the Stefano Dusnasco, Area Manager – High Speed Milling Division, FIDIA SpA There are very important projects in the Indian aerospace sector where investments have been done by public sector companies. Huge investments are expected in the near future. FIDIA is currently proposing solutions to companies in this field.

production of very huge machines which needed more space.” Talking about the Indian market, he highlights, “There are very important projects in the aerospace sector where investments have been done by public sector companies. Huge investments are expected in the near future. FIDIA is currently proposing solutions to such companies in this field. We have many opportunities not only in Indian aerospace but also in the automotive sector. In India, the aerospace industry will become the top priority for our business in the near future.”

Aerospace and The FIDIA Opportunity With business presence worldwide and leading customers in the aerospace and automotive sectors, the company is positive about its future growth trajectory. Asserting the same, Dusnasco avers, “We are confident that our systems will find growing applicability in the aerospace as well as in the automotive industry. A strong point for the end user is that with FIDIA machines, the customer will have a supplier who is responsible for the machine, including the mechanic and electronic systems. Normally, most of our competitors provide the machine, while all the electronic equipments are bought later from other companies. This leads to problems later on when complications arise in the electronic components and the manufacturer declines to take responsibility.” With this vantage point, technological might and one-stop solutions for aerospace component manufacturing, FIDIA is all set to climb new heights in the global aerospace industry.

SPECIAL FOCUS New Materials

AIDING MULTI-FACETED FUNCTIONALITIES The need for low-cost manufacturing processes and higher productivity through low input cost has driven the aerospace & defence industry to invest in advanced materials. The development of advanced ceramics, polymers, alumina, nanotechnology materials and special grades of steel will help aerospace & defence manufacturers reduce component weight, improve fuel economy and increase efficiency. These materials have the potential to enhance the manufacturing capacities and improve the quality of parts.

he aerospace & defence industry is a large consumer of material technologies. While enhanced performance and stringent safety standards are a prerequisite, aerospace & defence manufacturers face extreme pressure while trying to lower costs. Hence, producers in the commercial airline, defence and space exploration sectors continually seek new materials that are reliable & robust, and meet the needs of highly specialised applications.

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Consultant, says, “About half a century ago, small airplanes were built using wood and even fabricated from steel. The need for lightweight materials came to the fore after World War II when the jet engine was invented. Eventually, aluminium alloys became the universal choice. Initially, those who used aluminium alloys faced problems as it was difficult to cut or weld. However, these problems were redressed after Robert Gage invented plasma welding in the late 1950s. By far, plasma cutting remains de facto standard, but tungsten arc welding is more commonly used due to the low capital expense and operational costs involved.”

Tracking new trends In the 1950s, a small per cent of fibreglass was used in Boeing 707 passenger jets. By the 1960s, when high-stiffness boron and graphite fibres embedded in epoxy resins became available, the US military focussed on using these materials in rudders, ailerons and other movable parts that control the motion of the aircraft. Thereafter, boron fibres were widely used in the horizontal stabilisers of F14 Tomcat fighter jets. And in today’s F-22 fighters, nearly one-third of the jet’s structure is made using carbon fibre composites and related materials. A greater reliance on composite materials is predicted for future military aircraft.

New Materials Nanotechnology materials According to a report on UK’s Nanotechnology Strategy, “Filtration of nanotechnology into the commercial sector will be slow because of industry culture. Nevertheless, the growing use of polymer composites in aircraft manufacture (Boeing and Airbus) could help drive the use of nanocomposite materials.” “Nanotechnology could see application in aircraft and vehicle structures; engines and engine components; interior equipment & furnishings; tyres; braking systems; paints and coatings; armour systems; electronics (including sensor networks); weapon systems; and fuel. Drivers,

especially for commercial aircraft, include lighter & stronger aircraft, improved safety, reduced emissions, noise reduction, increased payloads and capacity, improved engine & fuel efficiency (increased range) and lower operating and manufacturing costs,” the report adds.

DMR 249A Steel Factors such as cost and availability make low alloy steels an attractive option for high performance structural applications. Steel Melting Shop II, Bokaro Steel Plant (SMS II, BSL) developed DMR 249A, a low carbon micro alloyed steel, for strategic applications. DMR 249A grade has the specified gas contents

of hydrogen <2ppm in the final product, which will avoid detrimental phenomenon like ‘Hair Line Cracks’. So, the hydrogen content of the liquid steel was to be less than 3ppm and this demanded vacuum treatment for the steel. In the absence of a degassing unit at SMS II, BSL, making DMR 249A steel was quite a challenging task. The hydrogen content of steel was controlled through restriction in input hydrogen in input raw materials, mainly lime, control in degree of deoxidation during tapping, slag basicity at LF and argon rinsing regime. Continuous casting and controlled rolling technology has been developed to produce large-sized sheets and plates

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of DMR 249A steel, which are required by the Indian Navy for shipbuilding purposes. The specified properties achieved i.e., yield strength>390 MPa, CVN impact energy at -60o C>78 J in the as rolled condition obviated the need for heat treatment; thereby overcoming the size limitation associated with the quenching facilities existing in the country. The specified chemistry is given in Figure 1.

About half a century ago, small airplanes were built using wood and even fabricated from steel. The need for lightweight materials came to the fore after World War II when the jet engine was invented. Eventually, aluminium alloys became the universal choice. MAK BABI,

E460/E500/E550 TS M/s BEML (formerly Bharat Earth Movers), Bengaluru, needed this quality of steel for floating bridge applications for the Indian Army. Earlier, the company had to import the material from Czechoslovakia. This is a high strength low alloy (HSLA) quality steel and an important import substitution. The steel was made and cast at Bokaro Steel (BSL), but due to the inability to roll in thick plates in wide gauge, it was processed at Salem Steel Plant. This steel has very high strength (minimum yield strength is as high as 550 MPa). 460/500/550 in the grade name indicates the tensile strength values of the steel. The specified chemistry is given Figure 2. The Need In the aftermath of the Pokhran nuclear tests, the Nuclear Suppliers Club, an exclusive society of countries having established capability to make nuclear equipment/armaments, had put restrictions on the member countries, 64

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from supplying any equipment/materials to India that could be used for making nuclear reactors/weapons. This has severely affected our capacity to develop systems for the defence of the country. In this scenario, HEC was given the challenging task of establishing the manufacturing processes for making a critical component, of 25 metric tonne piece weight. This required preparing an ingot of 124MT, forging, heat treating and testing from the core of the job, to meet stringent requirements, at sub-zero temperatures of up to -500C (for impact tests) and also at 5400C (for tensile tests). How the challenges were met? The quality requirements for a nuclear component are vastly superior to the requirements of equipment for steel and mines sector. In view of the national importance of the item to the security of the country, HEC engineers formed

a core team of workers and officers to study each and every aspect of the manufacturing processes. Initial attempts at making the big ingot had given valuable inputs for a thorough revision of manufacturing processes, installation of additional facilities for manufacturing and testing. The making of steel for the ingot stretched over 24 hours of continuous processing, without change of crew and involved degassing of steel under a vacuum of 1mm of mercury column (1 torr), to remove the absorbed gases from the steel. Though the metal was prepared with a lot of infrastructure constraints, HEC succeeded in meeting the quality requirements of, less than 1ppm hydrogen, less than 25ppm oxygen in the steel. With valuable inputs and co-operation of scientists from other research centres, HEC has finally manufactured and delivered the item. The Composition and Application The steel is basically a low carbon alloy, quench and temper grade steel. It has an impact strength of 250300 Joules at room temperature. It also has excellent tensile properties even at elevated temperatures and excellent toughness properties even at sub-zero temperatures. Tensile tests have shown uniform yield strength, across a thickness of 400mm. Similarly, the impact strength was uniform, all across the section. These excellent properties are due to meticulous controls exercised, in making very clean steel, effective forging operations and heat treatment given. This grade is used for making pressure vessels and other components, subjected to high pressures and temperatures, for reactors of nuclear power plants and petrochemical industries. The development of all these advanced materials also calls for the need to develop more research centres and other related infrastructure. Companies need to heavily invest in technology to support the research for developing new engineering materials that help attain superior quality parts for strategic sectors. Courtesy: SEARCH Magazine

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FACILITY VISIT SOCO Machinery Ltd, Taiwan

Benchmarking Excellence Operating in the same traditional areas might be a sure-shot way to success, but, SOCO Machinery Co Ltd believes in taking the routes less traversed to become the pioneers for providing solutions to newer challenges and re-defining success. Debarati Basu explores what sets SOCO apart from its competitors.

OCO’s dreams of building its own empire began in the year 1979—by cutting, turning and bending tubes in a small garage in Taichung. Thirty two years later, the company rules the roost in this niche market by being a complete solution provider of tubes and pipes. “Tubes are ubiquitously found and SOCO has been trying to make its mark in every segment possible,” Kyle Lo, CEO and Managing Director – SOCO Machinery Co Ltd SOCO is today a global company and its expansion plans commenced by entering Malaysia in 1990, and later China in 1993. Today, it has grown to have around 450 employees around the globe and manufactures around

350 machines every month. The company has three facilities in Taiwan alone, and two other facilities in China. It also has various joint ventures with companies in UK, Malaysia, Brazil and Vietnam. Recently, SOCO has also come up with a unique centre for tube laser development activities. While its Taiwan facility alone is spread across 13,200 metes and garners a turnover of $ 23.5 million, the facilities in China cover a plant floor area of around 34,296.8 meters and generates a turnover of $ 18 million. Being the first entrant in this niche industry, the company has grabbed the premier slot in many areas over the years. While it was the first Taiwanese company to make cutting machines in

1979, it has also recently become the only company in Asia to make the first all electric 12-axis booster tube bender, maker of the first bending plus cutting tube machine and the maker of the first tube and bar bender machining centre. It has also pioneered laser tube cutting systems segment in Taiwan.

Carving its Niche Even in the super focussed segment of the industry, the company has strategically divided its functioning into various segments. The company has divided its products into tube bending and tube forming, tube cutting, tube end finishing (chamfering/ deburring), tube machine centres (automation cells) and tube lasers. February 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS

SOCO Machinery Ltd, Taiwan With its focussed functioning, the company has over 85 patents to its name already. The constant innovation and research activities have led to SOCO owning over six patents on one single machine itself. The company has also received various excellence awards namely, the Taiwan excellence award in 2008, 2010 and 2011, a national award in 2009 and superior brands award in the same year. “Our core business is in automation cell to make eco machines, chamfering, sawing, forming and bending. We are now working towards strengthening ourselves in the use

SOCO makes some of the most unique tube cutting and bending machines

of laser sources and laser applications as laser is the future of welding, cutting and heat treatment,” said Lo.

Expanding its Horizons The company is trying to make a mark in every segment of the industry. While, automobile remains the focus industry, the company has also expanded its services to the health-care sector by generating a large range of healthcare products including wheelchair, walkers, electric scooters and hospital beds. It also has a strong presence in other industries including airport, aircraft components, electric cars, wind mills, fitness equipments, playground equipments, furniture and requirements for the construction industry. “We have continuously evolved ourselves in this sector. Our CNC 12 Axis tube bender has the ability to bend a tube in many folds and also cut the 72

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tube on the same machine. The main focus was to reduce wastage. The area which is clamped is the area which gets wasted. In a 12 axis machine, the process is done continuously in the same machine which saves wastage of material by 20 – 50 per cent; it reduces time and labour to almost half the traditional requirements. Surveys have shown a 100 per cent increase in production. This machine has been found very useful by Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen,” said Lo. The company is now aggressively working towards perfecting its ability in laser applications. Huge investments are being made in R&D activities in laser tube cutting to make the process faster and more accurate. “We already use two kinds of sources including CO2 lasers and Fibre lasers. Now we are focussing our research

Kyle Lo, CEO and Managing Director – SOCO Machinery Co Ltd India is an important market for us and we have had our presence there since 1989. It is a big country with many opportunities and challenges. But I have observed that unlike China, where there is a balanced growth across the country, there is a one sided growth in India where big companies are growing very fast but smaller companies lack support, infrastructure and incentives. So we are forced to focus on mid-sized and bigger companies only.

be too slow to react and catch up when the time comes to do something new. Laser came to us like that. We started research on the laser project around two and half years back when we did not have a single engineer with any experience in lasers or optics. However, we took up this project and experimented with it, and today we have our first operational machine,” said Lo. The company also knows the importance of being a keen observer of the global market trends and have incorporated ways in which their products can have an edge over others with thoughtful additional extra features in them. “It is the small observations and additions Over 350 machines are produced and exported that make a difference while across the globe approaching customers across the world. For instance, a activities towards pico-laser which is special coolant for machines delivered to already in production and will be used hot countries or adjusting console panels for drilling small prototype productions. as per country specific requirements We are also working on different parts or providing round the clock after sale of lasers, not only the machine but also services to clients working on different the source,” said Lo. time zones. This is how we have been able gain an edge over other products in the market,” said Lo. Growth Strategy Growth lies in looking beyond the obvious As the company continually progresses and this is also something that SOCO with a fresh batch of new talents and believes in. “One-quarter to one-third ideas on its shop floor, over the next year, of the machines that we make are based it aims to expand its global headquarter on the future needs. If you keep making to three times the current capacity. things for today’s requirement, you would debarati.basu@infomedia18.in

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INSIGHTS & OUTLOOK Metrology Systems

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With technological advancements changing the dimension of the industry, quantifying precision of machining is taking an upper hand. The need to measure accuracy has also made metrology equipments an essential part of the manufacturing process. Debarati Basu finds out how metrology is fast becoming an essential part of Indian shop floors.

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he Indian machine tool industry today is adopting a global outlook by transforming itself into one of the most preferred destinations for manufacturing precision parts and components. The entry of global players in the Indian industry has changed the dynamics of manufacturing for the domestic manufacturers. While the global market swears on the precision level of manufacturing, the Indian counterparts are also fast gearing up to meet the accuracy requirements. This demand for high precision machinery, intricate designing and high tolerances is driving the need for the implementation of high end metrology systems. A decade back, while test and 74

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measurement systems were the last prioritised units of a manufacturing system, today, they have become the most essential part at every stage of the entire manufacturing cycle of an Indian shop floor. Over the years, even the test and measurement equipments have evolved to keep up with the technological upgradation in the manufacturing industry. While high-end automotive and aerospace machining has been driving the industry, metrology is playing an important role in re-defining precision and accuracy in the Indian machining industry.

Trendsetters As the industry is moving towards nano

high precision parts manufactured in the quickest possible cycle times, the need to measure and inspect parts faster with more accuracy remains to be the constant area of development in the field of metrology. The quality measurement technology has come a long way from single dimension measurement to three dimensional inspections which encompass every aspect of the quality checks. The R&D activities are now trying to pace up with the rapid advancements in the machining technology. Multi-sensor data-gathering systems that incorporate tactile, optic and laserscanner systems have formed one of the preferred systems today for smaller components with tighter tolerances.

Metrology Systems

A Venkatesh – Executive Director – Blum Novotest Measuring & Testing Pvt Ltd Of late, the Indian industry is growing in the area of metrology. The Indian automotive, aerospace and medical sectors are fully equipped with the state-of-the-art dimensional quality measurement systems. The Tier1 and Tier-2 companies in India are rapidly adopting this state-of-the-art technology. However, these sophisticated and complex testing systems need to be implemented in the R&D and testing stages of production.

With the complexities in the machining processes, multi-sensor technology offers the benefits of a single setup. This helps reduce time and also, saves money on fixtures; thus, providing accuracy, speed and the ability to measure intricate forms and features. This was not achievable with a single-sensor machine. The system also provides flexibility in measurement and inspection operations allowing users to measure a variety of parts on a single machine.

Customised Demands With the wide range of requirements and increased level of sophistication in machining operations, most manufacturing companies prefer to have customised measurement and inspection operations. This helps them to achieve optimal accuracy at the fastest possible time without changing the inspection equipments. Micro and nano level manufacturing has brought in a greater emphasis on higher accuracy in the metrology systems. Such inspection technology will require higher power optics and advanced illumination techniques to assure the accuracy and repeatability of measurement results for micro-machined components. The main challenge today however, remains to be the need to reduce

changeover times, which would invariably reduce the lead times of the manufacturing process. The use of optical sensors fitted to stationary and portable co-ordinate measuring machines is yet another trend. Measurement and inspection operations today, encompass the inspections of feature, form and fit as well. Then again, most experts consider scanning technology to be the future of metrology; which is expected to define the epitome of accuracy, precision and speed of inspection. Along with flexibility in the datagathering process, comes the need to effectively compute and report the information. Software will become more robust to effectively handle large amounts of data, making it a more user friendly operation.

Metrology Measures

Greater accuracy Higher inspection speed Provide nano level inspection precision Reduced manufacturing cycle time Lower cost of test equipments

The evolution in the production and manufacturing technology will automatically bring in advancements in the capabilities of metrology equipment. This will provide manufacturers with not only a devise of inspection, but also, valuable insights into the production process, that will lead to higher quality at lower costs.

manufacturers’ abilities to reduce overall production costs. As the industry is struggling due to the lack of awareness among the manufacturers about the need of efficient metrology systems, it has to subsequently work towards increasing the acceptance of metrology in the sector. There is also an urgent need for the technical schools and higher educational systems to incorporate the understanding of metrology among the next generation of engineers, so as to emphasise the importance of high-end quality comprehension on the global platform of manufacturing precision.

Future Growth As the awareness level is slowly picking up on Indian shop floors, most companies today, realise the need to be at par with the global quality quotient. Over the years, the Indian shop floors have seen a subsequent increase in the incorporation of the latest quality inspection methods in the system. Also, to meet the anticipated industry needs—

R S Hegdekatte – General Manager – Hommel–Etamic Metrology India Ltd The Indian industry today has been giving tremendous importance to metrology. While the global companies are outsourcing the work to bigger Indian companies, the same is being offloaded to mid-sized and smaller companies. Due to this, even the smaller companies have to maintain the same standards of quality. Metrology, thus, has penetrated deep into the Indian manufacturing system.

Challenges Encountered One of the on-going challenges for the developers of effective metrology systems is to provide sophisticated systems which are equivalently cost effective for manufacturers. While metrology is gradually gaining acceptance on Indian shop floors; faster inspection cycle times, improved throughput and quick analysis of large amounts of dimensional data can have a significant influence on

test and measurement equipment manufacturers too are looking for ways to optimise the functionality of metrology equipments in order to provide optimal accuracy, with reduced inspection time and additionally bringing down the cost of the equipments and the overall cost of production. debarati.basu@infomedia18.in

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Q Trace the evolution of Test and

Measurement equipments in the Indian manufacturing industry? Earlier, production had always been a priority in the manufacturing process in India. In the race to generate high volumes, quality took a back seat. The concept of investing big money on quality control machines was not vital. However today, the outlook has changed due to quality awareness and an increasing number of global companies entering the Indian scene.

Q High precision machining dominates

the tech evolution, explain the emerging metrology trends? Earlier, measurement and inspection was a very costly affair, as production volumes of such machines were low. The high cost of computers and 76

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operating systems further deterred the common use. With rising economies of scale and easy availability of technology, such measuring instruments have now become affordable. People are steadily graduating to digitised measuring instruments. For instance, a 3-D coordinate machine, which was considered a high-end product just a few years back, is highly sought after today. The awareness level and affordability for such machines has increased and changed the measurement standards of the industry.

Q Is the trend moving towards

Laser measurements? It is a myth that the industry is going towards laser measurements. Laser cannot directly replace tactile measurements altogether. Nonetheless, laser is important in some applications

Courtesy: Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore) Pvt Ltd

As assurance of quality is becoming a mandate in today’s age of precision, metrology is gaining significance in the manufacturing process. Sridhar Pissay, VP Sales and Marketing-IMT products – Carl Zeiss India apprises Debarati Basu on how the growing awareness of metrology is changing the Indian manufacturing industry’s outlook towards precision.

where it is not allowed to contact or where contact probing cannot reach easily—for example, soft materials like wax, soft rubber and plastics or glass coatings etc. However, the non-contact measurements are yet to reach the level of practical use achieved by the conventional contact measurements. Like in every other technology, laser measurements have their own set of uses and drawbacks. The major drawbacks are its robustness, speed, accuracy and applications. No matter how precise the laser beam itself might be, the slightest interference due to dirt, temperature, interruptions, light, vibrations etc, can work against it.

Q What are the factors boosting the

usage of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)?

Testing & Measurements Earlier the industry used to depend on single dimension or two dimension measurements using Vernier callipers, height gages or profile projectors. With the advent of CMMs along with its CNC-based a u t o m a t i c m e a s u r i n g capabilities, came Sridhar Pissay the concept of measuring in three Vice President dimensions which (Sales and Marketing) Industrial can practically Measuring Technology Division measure any feature (e.g.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;flats, angles, â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carl Zeiss India cylinders, spheres etc) and encompass a complete inspection in space/volumes. Automatic measurements with flexible programming and with least human intervention have become a need of the industry, which is where a CMM scores high.

Q Will the dependence on global players for high end

measuring equipments ever end? The foremost reason why Indian companies could not enter this segment in a big way for so long was due to low volumes. There were not enough buyers for these products, as it calls for a large-scale investment. But, with international players entering the market, the awareness has gone up, and there are a few Indian companies who are now producing these measuring equipments. We now have the technology as well as the volumes to justify the manufacture of these machines locally. However, the R&D activities for the measurements have not yet been taken very seriously; hence we are still largely dependent on imported technology. The dependence on foreign companies might reduce. It cannot be replaced totally, as, the economies of scale do not permit large-scale investments in R&D of CMM technology. However, with the rapid development in the machinetool industry, we are certain that the research activities for measuring equipment will also advance in future.

Q What are the current challenges to metrology? The key challenges that we face today are: Quality Standards compliance. Confidentiality agreements. Reliability of performance. Global competition. High-end technology. February 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS

INSIGHTS & OUTLOOK Testing & Measurements

Secured Process. Long gestation and business cycles. High-performance materials High-speed measurements (eg, scanning, reverse-engineering, digitising) Flexibility, adaptability and upgradability Repeatability and stability Immunity to temperature change, vibrations, noise, airdrafts, light conditions etc, Customisation to specific measuring needs and holistic solutions The increasing customer expectations and rapid model changes require a fast turnaround in the manufacture of parts and products. Presently, production demands require the ability to react to frequent changes in the products, shorter production runs, lower inventory levels and higher productivity. Besides these, special machining and forming processes are needed to have hard machining and complex profiling on multiaxis machining centres to completely finish the part without the need for manual finishing or correction. To support these machining methods, there are new developments in design analysis, inspection techniques and complex programming systems. Another challenge is the lack of awareness about metrology. In engineering colleges and IT universities, test and measurement systems are not a focus area. We have to first train students, and only then will they will be ready to put metrology to practical use.

Q What are the measures to device faster inspection

cycle time with cost effectiveness? The strategy of measurement has to be planned well, so that, travel time is optimised. The speed of movement of the measuring equipment is also an important factor. The measuring technology itself plays a significant role. It should be a combination of optical and tactile probing in the same machine to make the process faster. The industry is now working towards incorporating scanning technology where thousands of data points are collected throughout the component. This is important because of the intricate designs made in the components. For re-engineering and reverse engineering, scanning is a compulsion as well as a necessity.

Q Forecast for metrology in the Indian industry? The accuracy is continually improvising, and so metrology will grow. We are also increasing our exports where testing and measuring quality plays a key role. Today, the situation is such that even though companies might not have manufacturing machines, the need for quality control machines is imperative. Factors like standardisation and globalisation increased the level of precision needs in the country. Further, the large scale production in India increased the need for speed and accuracy, which attributed to the rise in use of CMMs. debarati.basu@infomedia18.in

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INSIGHTS & OUTLOOK Tool Breakage Detection System

Tool Breakage Detection System

Adding the ‘edge’ to Ducati’s desmodromic engines Ducati has realised that the machining of valuable components for its desmodromic engines must be carefully controlled. Different tools are used several times during the course of a year with the constant risk of a chipped or broken tool being picked up from the magazine, which would result in serious problems. This has been solved using a Renishaw tool breakage detection system based on innovative non-contact laser technology.

he most important stage of the Ducati desmodromic camshaft production process is carried out on two Stama machining centres. The machines work non-stop throughout the year producing camshafts for all the different Ducati engines. Fulvio Abbondi, Manufacturing Technology Specialist – Ducati Motor, comments, “Great precision is required when making the shaft, with the rather elaborate machining process carried out entirely within our factory. This is a very expensive component. It is made of a special steel alloy and is already expensive, as a blank, it

reaches the machine tool, after its first rough-turning”. A tool breakage during the camshaft production process would be particularly serious, and could result in scrap, costly re-machining and wasted time. There could also be damage to the machine spindle which, when added to the cost of the specialist tools themselves, would total to thousands of Euros.

Taking Control Abbondi mentions the role played by tool breakage detection. “It is essential that checks be carried out on the work performed by the machines. Renishaw NC4 systems were installed on two work

centres. Immediately after a tool is loaded in the spindle ready for machining, it crosses the device’s beam at a set height. If the cutting tip is broken—for example, instead of being 100 mm long it is 97 mm—the laser system triggers an alarm. Clearly, each tool has its own length, diameter, etc and the system takes this into account when the tool passes through the checking beam.” He continues “The NC4 also allows us to check for breakages of small tools used to make keys and other reference points on the cam, which are vital if the engine is to operate properly. If it was not for the Renishaw system, the machine could, for example, operate February 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS

Tool Breakage Detection System with a broken cutting tip, with disastrous results. Furthermore, since tools are checked for breakage automatically, one operator can easily manage both machines—all he needs to do is, load the pieces and ensure that everything is running smoothly”.

Necessity of Process Control The desmodromic camshaft is not conventional, and has been designed with special ‘lifting ramps’

Renishaw non-contact laser system mounted outside the working envelope of the machine

One operator can easily manage both machines - just loading the pieces and ensuring that everything is running smoothly

As Abbondi describes; “The first thing we did was to install a system provided by the machine tool manufacturer which enables the power used by the spindle motor to be checked. This system checks the degree of wear of the larger bits, used to drill the deepest holes, in which the stress during machining is more apparent—if the torque increases, it means that the tool is worn and so the alarm goes off. But we also needed, quickly and reliably, to detect when tools break, even the smallest ones, which usually manage to escape most detection systems”. Conventional contact-detection systems have certain weak points and are usually unsuitable for small tools— the tool is brought into contact with a ‘button’ or ‘rod’ which activates the device. There is also the danger that the contact itself could break or damage the tool. This means that work can only be done at low speedS, which slows down the process and considerably lengthens cycle times. The systems must often be fitted inside the operating area, occupying valuable space and causing possible collision risks, not to mention poor reliability due to the fact that they tend to jam. This is why the Renishaw system was adopted, to replace these devices.

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Improvements in laser technology have led to the development of non-contact detection systems, capable of safely measuring even smaller tools. A laser beam runs between a transmitter and a receiver, fitted on the machine table or mounted on opposite sides of it, so that the beam crosses the operating area. When the tool enters the beam, the amount of light detected by the

receiver is reduced, which generates a trigger pulse. If no reduction in light is detected, the system emits a toolbroken signal.

The Desmodromic System The vast majority of the world’s motor manufacturers use return springs in their engines to close the (exhaust and inlet) valves, these springs pull the valve back to its original position after operation. The one exception to this is Ducati, achieving great advantages with a less conventional Desmodromic system. Desmodromic distribution offers greater engine reliability at high speeds by solving the problem of spring inertia and reducing operating friction by about 30 per cent. In theory the engine can easily top 20,000 rpm. Desmodromic uses a mechanical system to close the valves, a concept originated in America but then abandoned due to excessive cost. Bologna’s famous manufacturer had other ideas however, incorporating desmodromic distribution into its twocylinder engines in 1972, and using this winning feature for decades. The valves are closed by a special cam rather than a simple spring, in every respect creating a strict link between the valve and its position—the term desmodromic originates from the Greek ‘desmòs’, meaning ‘link’. The Desmodromic system introduces major complications to the design and manufacture of components such as camshafts. The cam itself is not a simple conventional cam shape, instead using special lifting ramps. Ducati’s design team has carefully designed the shape so as to achieve the required acceleration and speed performance. Precision is everything; the ‘clearance’ between the stem and the cam is adjusted by hand during assembly and is a critical operation. As Abbondi says “It’s not possible to take up the slack as you can with hydraulic tappets on cars. We use one pad at the bottom and one at the top and these must be adjusted with extreme precision.” Courtesy: Renishaw Plc

Inaugural Report FORMing Success Beyond Expectations .....................................86 In-Frame..........................................................................................88 Master Strokes FORMING Opinions @ IMTEX ...............................................90 In Brief ............................................................................................96 Visitor’s Perspective ........................................................................98 Business Outlook - Survey @ IMTEX FORMing the Indian Metal-working Sector ............................100 Competition Leads Innovation ..................................................102 WANTED - Rapid and Continual Development in Design and R&D ...................................................................110 Importing Trust, Exporting Confidence ....................................112 IMTEX—Building Bridges Across the Indian Machine Tools Industry .............................................................114

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LIVE COVERAGE-IMTEX 2012 Event Report

FORMing Success Beyond Expectations

L-R - Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman Exhibitions, IMTMA, Chief Guest Dr K Kasturirangan, Member, Planning Commission of India and Vikram Sirur, President, IMTMA mark the beginning of six day long IMTEX Forming 2012 with the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Unveiling the finest forming technologies from across the globe, the largest South East Asian exhibition on Forming Technology kickstarted with much vigour and dynamism. The Indian Machine Tool Manufacturer’s Association (IMTMA) opened its doors to IMTEX Forming 2012 expo and its concurrent ToolTech event.

etal forming is the main focus area of this week, for everyone who is a part of this value chain. According to IMTMA officials, when this forming edition was conceptualised, metal forming comprised 12 per cent of the total machine tools demand in India. However, even at that point in time it was obvious that this sector would augment itself greatly in India over the years. That is the underlying reason behind the immense growth observed at IMTEX and this initiated the association to create a separate focus area for forming. As Shailesh Sheth, chairman of the media committee and past president of IMTMA informs, “As 86

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we look back, the share of the forming sector has increased from 12 per cent to 30 per cent (production and imports), so, what we conceptualised five years ago, is turning out to be fairly accurate. We still feel that there is a further scope for improvisation. The metal forming edition is going to be a growing event, given the market dynamics and the scope of this segment.” The rule today is to think beyond the conventional and make an identity on the global map by elevating technology and application to the next level. This is exactly where IMTEX- Forming 2012 comes into picture. The six day event was inaugurated by Dr K Kasturirangan, Member of

Planning Commission – Government of India, in the presence of Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman Exhibitions – IMTMA, Vikram Sirur, President – IMTMA, L Krishnan, Vice President – IMTMA and V Anbu, Executive Director – IMTMA. Flagging off the event, Dr Kasturirangan said, “A forum like IMTEX is an opportunity for globally active machine tools manufacturers to deliberate and develop strategies that can mitigate recession impacts. The Indian machine tools industry needs to concentrate on capacity enhancement with a focus on innovation. One of the most important strategies of the Government of India is to support innovation in manufacturing and

Event Report operations in various segments of national endeavour. As declared by the government earlier, this entire decade would focus on innovation.” Briefing about the 12th Five year plan he said, “A number of initiatives have been identified to realise manufacturing growth of much higher levels than the past. These initiatives are built on the paradigms of improving typical infrastructure, integrating into the global networks, and special focus on economy, skills and reforms in the governing process.” Observing the success of the first forming exhibition held in 2010, the organisers this time are confident that such niche exhibitors are the need of the hour. Boosting the momentum of the event, Sirur said, “ Forming technology is gaining prominence given its diversity in meeting manufacturing demands and hence, such events with an exclusive focus on forming technology are important. The machine tools industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift. The sluggish growth has not reflected on the order books of most machine tools’ manufacturers. While there are apprehensions given the down cast conditions of 2011, we are optimistic of brighter days ahead,” According to the industry magnets, the machine tools industry has its own specific vision. Sirur added that for the next five years, the industry has set its benchmark to project a 25 per cent CAGR for the industry so as to enhance market shares to 50 percent by 2017, double the employment opportunities and develop new manufacturing technologies. Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman Exhibitions – IMTMA in his address at the inaugural expressed, “The machine tools sector is very crucial for the industrial development in India and this exhibition to a very large extent will support this development. I think there is no doubt that we will have at least seven per cent growth if not higher, and the ecosystem developed in Karnataka can be beneficial for the industry’s growth.”

Business Generated @ IMTEX At IMTEX, everyone aims at optimising every opportunity towards business generation. Here’s how the expo aided exhibitors to convert these opportunities into lucrative propositions... Manjunath H S Sr Manager - National Sales – FANUC India Pvt Ltd

We have received a good number of enquiries this year at IMTEX. We had anticipated that most of the enquiries will be from automotive segment, however to our surprise, 50 per cent of the enquiries were from the general engineering sector. Till now we have received around 100 positive enquiries.

Harrish Bajaj, VP & Coordinator - Corporate planning & Service – Mitutoyo South Asia Pvt Ltd

So far we are happy with the response we have received at IMTEX Forming 2012. We had three definite goals to be achieved at IMTEX—close interactions with customers, new product showcases and an increased customer base. I think we have achieved all of these at IMTEX. Over all it was an excellent experience!

Anup Verma Managing Director – Hexagon Metrology (India) Pvt Ltd

Given the cautious climate prevailing, our expectation from this edition as far as business generation was minimal. Yet, we sold two machines on the very first day. We have also received 150 positive enquiries. I am very happy with the response from the visitors and am expecting the trend to continue for the rest of the trade show days. Yosuke Murata, Executive Vice President, Murata Machinery Limited

We have been participating at IMTEX regularly and it just keeps getting bigger and better. Throughout the event we have had a significantly good number of visitors who have taken interest, and we have been able to generate a good amount of business and contacts. Also, a substantial number of product enquires have been generated. The overall experience has been highly gratifying. Reşit Cinarli, Sales Representative – Ajan Group of Companies, Turkey

We found IMTEX to be a really well organised tradeshow, and it is at par with those organised in Europe and the United States of America. We have already generated over 200 enquiries from serious and potential customers. We have also sold two of our plasma cutting machines which are over 2X6.5 m in size. It is generally not easy to sell such huge machines during the event, yet we did it at IMTEX, and we expect more sales after the event as well. February 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS

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LIVE COVERAGE-IMTEX 2012 Master Strokes

FORMing Opinions @ IMTEX

Learn and adopt new technology through acquisitions Future of Indian Machine Tools Industry

Soumitra Joshi, Managing Director – TRUMPF (India) Private Limited

The Indian growth story is largely dependent on the automotive industry. Along with the prospects from automotive industry, there have been new additions like aerospace, energy sector etc. The growth prospects are huge, but the growth will not happen overnight. It will take time.

Future of Laser Technology in India 2003 was the year when laser technology was still at the periphery and was trying to enter the global market. But now it has forayed into this area in a big way and has transformed itself into a main

stream technology. In the automotive industry, most global players are into lasers; however, the Indian automotive industry is yet to incorporate it, but they are fast learners. This technology cannot be ignored.

Globalising ‘Made in India’ The key features would be: Over the years, India has changed the perception by improving its level of quality. Learn and adopt new technology through acquisitions. Follow ethical practices to gain trust from the global players.

Indian manufacturers have started adopting new technologies IMTEX 2012 IMTEX has always been an excellent platform for showcasing the best. The event attracted several international companies, and has helped us in building new contacts. Soko Kam Tatt, Director-Asia – Hypertherm (S) Pte Ltd

India Progress The Indian market for laser cutting is not very large, however, if we compare it to what the segment was like ten years ago then, we realise that we have come a long way. Indian manufacturers

have started adopting new technologies and are focussing on productivity, which has created huge opportunities for OEM manufacturers.

Call of the Day In terms of application, we find some technology gaps between India as compared to global markets such as Europe, America and Japan. If Indian manufacturers wish to meet the global standards, they need to enhance quality to meet those expectations.

Indian companies inculcating newer technologies to increase RoI The India Experience

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We are a leading French manufacturer of roll bending machines. With major presence in Europe and North America, we now plan to expand into India because of its good potential. This is our first exhibiting experience at IMTEX, and I am very excited, as the show is at par with international events like EuroBLECH. Also, the fact that IMTEX is further bifurcated to focus on special verticals like forming, makes it an excellent platform

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for foreign companies to participate in the event.

Industry Focus All the interaction that I had with the customers for the past couple of days makes me believe that, there will be stronger investment by industrial houses in the coming years. Indian companies are realising that investing more finance, upgrading technology and utilising reliable machines will result in more return on investment (ROI).

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Customers at IMTEX are technology hungry Expectations from IMTEX IMTEX is always visited by serious end-decision makers and over the years, the expo has improvised itself even further. Customers are demanding newer technologies and that is an excellent boost for us. M K Narasinga Rao Managing Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Magal LVD India Pvt Ltd

Global Focus on India The projected growth between now and 2015 is substantially high and this is drawing serious attention globally. The globe is today focused on BRIC nations and India holds an advantage over the other countries when it comes to cost effectiveness. However, the nation also needs to

look at the overall manufacturing and servicing excellence, install better procedures and inculcate the competitiveness that China currently excels at.

Corrections Arising from Economic Fluctuations At Magal LVD, our focus during the economic turbulence was towards boosting innovations. We can not afford to remain stagnant as the manufacturing industry is continually evolving. Therefore, it is very essential to make the most of every existing situation to the best of our abilities.

We are all taking about growth, but NOW is the time for action Adding Value to IMTEX

A N Chandramouli, Chairman of Industry Committee, Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC)

It was a good learning experience and most stalls, especially the robotic application generated a lot of interest. We would also invite the IMTMA to our activities at BCIC and lead the collaboration between the two towards a win-win situation. Metal cutting is a bigger arena, but metal forming can also be expanded. There are many allied industries to forming like the forming tool

industry etc which can be clubbed in to make the event more interesting. People visiting this exhibition will also be interested in seeing process and not just machines. Everything other than metal cutting is in itself a big industry. So, if clubbed, people can see metal forming, thread rolling, forging, cold forging etc under the same banner. This will help IMTEX climb up the value chain.

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India has a large population, but, it is also a really young country; which makes it a really important destination for the world. The pool of talent that the country has to offer attracts the global market. India has a strong foundation of basic science and mathematics. The students, academicians and scientists are an added advantage. In India, the automobile, consumer durable goods like mobile phone manufacturing etc will generate substantial growth. Today it is

being imported, but in future it will be produced domestically.

Expectations from IMTEX This is our first experience at IMTEX. Our customers know our products but, our focus lies in understanding the market and its requirements, so that we can deliver customised solutions. We are not expecting immediate revenue generation from the expo; instead we are trying to improve our contacts base. February 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS

LIVE COVERAGE-IMTEX 2012 In Brief

Technology Exchange @ IMTEX International Forming Seminar

MTEX is not just about exhibiting your wares, but about being a part of a galore of knowledge sharing. This was precisely the kind of platform that was set up for an intellectual confluence to take place. The connoisseurs of the industry came together on January 18, 2012, at the International Forming technology to share their insights about the trends of the industry. Andreas Sterzing, Chief Engineer – Fraunhofer IWU, The seminar focussed on various addresses the Forming seminar held on January 18, 2012 processes and technologies of Metal Forming, Forging & Forming and international companies and research Technologies and Emerging Trends. institutes like Fraunhofer Institute, Speakers from renowned national Trumpf, Schuler, EMAG, Leifeld,

Lasco, Siemens, Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, Electropneumatics shared their expertise on the latest developments in the field of forming technology. The seminar touched upon a wide range of topic including nondestructive testing for quality assurance of formed parts, innovations in laser cutting, servo technology in presses, hot forming in automotive manufacturing, Galling on Sheet metal forming Dies/ Panels, technology advancements in metal forming and many more. Many companies also presented case studies of their technology during the event.

Ordinance Factory Board Delegation Visits IMTEX

Defence Delegation Marches into IMTEX

delegation of around 20 members from the Ordnance Factory Board, Ministry of Defence visited IMTEX. As the Indian defence department aims towards highly sophisticated weapons and machinery, IMTEX approached the ministry as a forum to access global technology. “We are currently undertaking Abdul Hamied, modernisation programmes which will span General Manager – Field Gun over the next two-three years during which, Factory, Kanpur we will introduce new technology to increase the life span of machines to 20 – 25 years. IMTEX is the best place to know about the latest emerging technologies. The leading companies in the metal forming industry are present at this event. We are interacting with them and projecting our requirements,” said Abdul Hamied, General Manager – Field Gun Factory, Kanpur who headed the delegation of three factories which manufactures large caliber weapons. Today only 30 per cent of the ministry’s requirement is met internally while 70 per cent is still imported. The defence ministry is now trying to fill up the gaps and develop indigenous weapons and machineries.

he Ministry of Defence showed a keen interest at IMTEX as a second set of delegates from the Ordinance Factory Board (OFB) visited the expo on 22nd January. The delegation visited the stalls to upgrade themselves with the latest technologies in the industry. H S Chaudhary, Member – Ordinance Factory Board, Kolkata explained, “We have had a

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discussion with the IMTMA members during the event, in order to help us in choosing plants and machineries for our future upgradations and expansions. This will also benefit the industry as there is an augmentation of ` 15,000 crores in plants and machinery purchase over the next five years.”

CELIMO Visits IMTEX team of three members from the European Trade Association for machine tools, tooling and technologies—CELIMO, visited IMTEX on 21 January, 2012. CELIMO represents 13 associations whose members are distributors of machine

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tools, tooling and related equipments and services. Bob Hunt, Vice-President – CELIMO, visited IMTEX alongwith his two colleagues to comprehend the growing pace of the Indian industry. “The Indian manufacturing industry is the

central focus for every machine tools manufacturing company. As the demand in Asian markets tops the globe, we are exploring the opportunities in India through IMTEX and will appriopriately advise European companies to enter the Indian market” explained Hunt.

In Brief

Industry Urges Active Government Participation to Setup Machine Tools Park

he interactive session—between the CEOs of leading machine tools companies and Sri Murugesh R Nirani, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Industries – Government of Karnataka, M Maheshwar Rao, IAS, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director of Industries & Commerce along with

Industry Wishlist 1. Focussed initiatives and incentives for existing companies to enhance capacities. 2. Need to leverage other places apart from Bangalore for establishing and developing industries. 3. Ongoing projects should be given equal concentration and attention. 4. Improved ideas for implementation of time frame to enable companies to have a faster time to market.

IMTMA officials—was critical in bringing the government and industry on a common platform to address the needs of the industry. The, IMTMA requested the government to co-operate in setting up the proposed Machine Tools Decision makers of machine tools companies during the interactive session. Seen here (L-R) L Krishnan, Vice President, IMTMA; Park, which will provide Sri Murugesh R Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium complete solutions and will Industries, GOK; Vikram Sirur, President, IMTMA and M Maheshwar Rao IAS Commissioner for Industrial Development also be a great enabling hub and Director of Industries & Commerce for the integrated production that will enable the machine tools development of the strategic segments companies. With the support of the of the country like the railway, space government, Karnataka can play a and automobile industry. Machine tools bigger role in the machine tools sector. industry in India is primarily located in This park will help to control cost and small clusters and Bangalore is one among exhilarate capabilities. the leading clusters in the country and can be considered as the hub for the machine According to Nirani, “The Indian tools manufacturers in the country.” machine tools industry is critical for the

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Recognising Industry Excellence

he event acknowledged the service and dedication of the industry by giving away two awards during the inaugural event. C P Rangachar, Managing Director – Yuken India Ltd, was conferred with the fourth ‘IMTMA-BFW Lifetime Contribution Award in Memory of H R Gupta. N K Dhand, Chairman & Managing Director – Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd, received the third ‘IMTMA - Vinod Doshi Outstanding Entrepreneur Award’ in Machine tools.

ngineering students from across the country visited IMTEX under the JAGRUTI- IMTMA Youth Programme. Jagruti is IMTMA’s initiative to provide first hand experience to budding engineers.

C P Rangachar, Managing Director – Yuken India Ltd Tomorrow’s engineers experiencing today’s technologies

Students visited various stalls to comprehend the latest technologies on display. They also visited Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd to get a feel of the real shop floor manufacturing. “This exhibition is a venue where we can understand the practical applications of all the theories that we are taught at college,” said Sreyas Kamath, an overwhelmed student from the Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru. “There were many technologies like conventional presses, robotic applications etc which were extremely enlightening. We are glad that IMTMA has taken up this initiative to invite students to visit the exhibition. The exhibition was very well organised and managed,” expressed Vaibhav Lonkar from Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune.

IMTMA’s vision is to rank among the top 3 in the global machine tools industry by 2020. The seniors & associations would say that we have miles to go, but the desire and passion will keep them alive and active for long.

N K Dhand, Past President – IMTMA and Chairman & Managing Director Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd A journey is never alone, if you are passionate about something then people will keep joining and your journey becomes smooth. Entrepreneurs will taste successful only if they are passionate. February 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS

LIVE COVERAGE-IMTEX 2012 Visitors’ Perspective P K Divakaran, General Manager - Production – Bharat Dynamics Ltd IMTEX is pivotal for the Indian machine tools industry’s growth, and in-turn for the growth of the manufacturing industry in India. It encourages companies to share their technologies with their clients and helps institute new technologies in the Indian markets. Especially the aerospace industry; as it is sourcing for the latest technologies catering to its needs in a bigger way, my wishlist from shows like this would be to increase the products and services offering for this growing industry.

Edward Morris, President – P/A Industries Inc India is one of the fastest growing markets, which has brought us to India to leverage the growing demand. We are a manufacturer of high quality press feed equipment and coil handling equipment to the metal stamping and fabricating industry worldwide and are looking for the sales and distributor partner in India. IMTEX seems to be the best place to get the potential partner in India.

Barindrasinh Bafna, Head- Business Development – FTP Industries IMTEX is an excellent platform to witness latest and technologies. The growth in automotive, aerospace, infrastructure and allied industries is paving the way for international machine tools manufacturers to enter the Indian market. Coupled with a robust economy, an active industry body like IMTMA and platforms like IMTEX, I am very confident about the future of machine tools industry in the country.

Satyajeet Kumar, Managing Director – Jeet Metal Ltd I had visited the 2009 edition of IMTEX forming and within two years time I have observed that the expo has augmented itself significantly in terms of quality, number of visitors and foreign participants. Being one of the biggest forming focussed event, IMTEX becomes a must visit exhibition. We deal with the sheet metal and roll forming industry and I am happy with the kind of products and technologies on offer at the stalls.

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Stefan Loebbert, Director – IFS Asia Pacific Events like IMTEX offer a very conducive environment for fostering growth and development of the machine tool industry. There is a high level of localisation in terms of the products that are showcased to meet the requirement of the customers. It is my first visit to India and I’m very optimistic about the Indian growth opportunities. I look at IMTEX as an excellent platform for international companies looking to establish themselves in the India.

Kathrin Schoenke, Manager – KNS Consulting India IMTEX 2012 offers an excellent gateway for companies searching for knowledge partners to enhance their reach and product offerings for the market. The live demonstration offered by companies helps exhibitors get a firsthand experience of the products which is then supplemented by a one-to-one interaction with the technical experts from the companies. This offers a holistic experience for visitors, and they take back more than just new product information.

Dr Fraser Dear, Product Line Manager Medium Power Laser Products – SPI Lasers UK Ltd industry requirements and increase my contact base. This event seems to be the best platform to meet potential customers and understand industry requirements, I have met many people and am glad to know that they are keen to learn about the laser technology and our product. Currently we only have distributors in India, but sensing the demand, we may also start sales and marketing of our products here.

Shushant Singh, Sales Manager – P&T Group I have been visiting IMTEX for the past three years and the show gets better with every visit. Since it is totally focussed on forming, the machines on display are very relevant. It is great to see a huge number of international participants during the show. This highlights the fact that India is gaining importance in the international market. I really appreciate the efforts taken by IMTMA, and sincerely thank them for organising an event like IMTEX.

Visitors’ Perspective S. Sridevi, Marketing Manager – Tobco Company Pvt Ltd This is my second year at IMTEX and I can surely say that the show has created a niche for itself. Our company manufactures a range of boilers and other products for the energy and infrastructure industry. The machines on display have increased and also the technology on offer is quite advanced. With three stalls full of innovation, I am sure to find the best solution for my company.

Naveen Kumar, Procurement Manager – International Tubes Pvt Ltd I am a regular visitor at IMTEX and it only gets better every year. The kind of international participation that the show has attracted this year only reinforces the prominent position that it enjoys with machine tools companies. The range of products on display is very interesting, especially in the automation sector. Last year our company could source some very good technologies for sheet forming. We plan to understand the new products on offer for our newly expanded plant.

Munjal Kumar, Director – Paras Flowform Engineering For machining complex jobs at my facility, I am sourcing for the appropriate carbide drills. I am extremely satisfied by the array of machines on showcase at the various stalls at IMTEX Forming 2011. The presence of international companies makes it even more interesting for small scale manufacturers like us who find it difficult to visit international events. The initiative taken by IMTMA is gaining prominence with visitors flocking the event from every corner of the country.

Mangesh Chandar, Manager Sales – Vision Technologies Pvt Ltd This is my first visit to IMTEX and the experience so far has been enriching. For machine tools manufacturers, maintaining stocks effectively is a big problem. My priority is to look out for efficient racking systems. I am especially interested in the stall set up by Godrej Storage Solutions; the product offerings by the company are very innovative. I hope to grab a good deal through bargains.

Atul Mishra, Engineering Student – Sambharam Institute of Tech Our professors have been encouraging us to visit IMTEX to get a firsthand experience of the latest technology. It is a great experience to see new technologies and moreover, we get to operate and learn the technological specification of the machines. IMTEX is helping us to understand different companies and their product offerings. We thank IMTMA for IMTEX, which is an excellent practical experience for us.

Sumit Bhattacharya, CEO – Beam Hydraulics Industries I have been visiting IMTEX since last 15 years, and it is good to see that it has prospered over the years. Our company deals with the hydraulics & pneumatics technologies and I always get to learn about the latest technologies, which eventually has helped us to update our products. The focus on the forming segment is much appreciated as the technology is very focussed on the sector. After experiencing this year’s IMTEX, I am waiting for the IMTEX 2014 more than 2013.

S Suresh, Managing Partner – Tool Technologies Ltd The industry is fast evolving, to meet the requirements of consumers, it becomes very important for us to update our manufacturing process to minimise waste and increase productivity. Events like IMTEX help us to source data about all these technologies under one roof. This year’s IMTEX is much better than the previous ones, in terms of the exhibitors and products on display. I have come across some good CAD/CAM software this time and I am keenly considering it for our company.

Prakash Shah, Director Sales – I-tech Solutions Ltd I have been visiting this show for the past two days and spending substantial time on each stall to understand the technology and products on offer. The live demonstration by many companies emphasises the ease in using these machines. It is also good to see that senior representatives of companies are interacting with the customers and understanding their needs. I think IMTEX is on the right track, and in the years to come it will only get better.

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FORMing the Indian Metal-working Sector Sheet-metal working processes have been associated with mankind since the iron-age, metals were then, shaped in the cold state by repetitive hammering to form thin sheets. Today, the metalforming industry serves the automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, electrical and many more segments. Swapnil Pillai analyses India’s possibilities of transforming itself into a global destination for metal-forming

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Made in India As a result of successful localisation of automotive and aerospace components, manufacturers have started to outsource more components to Indian companies. Currently the auto component industry manufactures a wide range of products in India, for both domestic consumption and exports. The total size of the components industry is close to $ 14 billion, out of which $ 2.6 billion is the domestic market. In the past, India did not tap into its manufacturing exports’ potential to the fullest. However, India could be the next big manufacturing exports hub. The global trend to manufacture and source products in lowcost countries is likely to gather strength over the next ten years, particularly in the skill-intensive industries where India has a significant competitive advantage. Household machines, kitchen utensils, 100 MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - February 2012

record players, electrical appliances, toys, computers, switches and locks are some of the common household products where metal forming is widely used and these are largely manufactured in India. According to a McKinsey report India can capture $ 70 – $ 90 billion from just four sectors—apparel, auto components, specialty chemicals and electrical and electronic products.

Overview Metal forming companies anticipate continued improvement in business conditions in the coming months. A survey conducted by the Modern Machine Tools team found out that, around 51 per cent of participants forecast an improvement in economic activity in the coming year; only five percent report that activity will decline.

Metal forming companies also expect improvement in incoming orders in the coming years. 61 per cent of participants predict an increase in orders; 31 per cent anticipate no change and eight percent predict a decrease in orders. Metal forming companies continue to benefit from growth in the manufacturing sector, the strongest component of the slow but steady recovery that began some 18 months ago. Survey results demonstrating expectations for the general economy and for growth in orders are the most positive we have seen in several years. A few markets, such as construction, continue to under-perform, but the outlook for the metal forming industry continues to improve. swapnil.pillai@infomedia18.in

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Competition Leads Innovation India is the fifth largest consumer of machine tools, which clearly indicates the immense demand in the country. The trend is expected to continue in future. To cash in on the opportunity, major players in the industry have introduced new technologies and are enhancing sales services. Nishant Kashyap analyses what the industry is doing to increase market share and enter new markets

ost companies have been flexible in their product design and technologies, and are carrying out extreme customisation to attract consumers and transform themselves into complete solution providers. To maintain competitiveness, all manufacturers need to identify new markets and customers. In this rising business scenario, most of the companies are finding it difficult to sustain robust growth for more than a few years. Companies need a way to unlock the process of innovation and continually create innovation-driven growth businesses.

Industry Prospects When asked, “How is your company adding flexibility to enter new markets or capture a larger share of its existing markets?”—majority industry personnel replied that, increasing products and introducing innovative technologies will be the key strategy to enhance their market share. Many people also believe that providing better sales service and focussing on the tier-I and tier-II cities will add flexibility

Initiatives for manufactures’ to increase market share Innovate new technology Enhance sales & service Focus on tier-I & tier-II cities Enter into collaboration

to their portfolio. Yet others believe that, in the machine-tools industry, just delivering the products does not suffice; an effective after-sales service plan is essential. Since SMEs in the country are growing rapidly, that would be the key area to focus on— new customer bases. With regards to entering new markets, majority believe that, having some kind of collaboration like— technical support, marketing and branding, sales services, etc with local players—would be the best way to start off. However, many industrialists do not want to go beyond India in the near future, as they feel that the country is generating more than enough demand. They think that if a company has a right product and marketing strategy in place, opportunities will come knocking. The most common belief is

that, the entrance of global players is boosting technological advancements.

The Way Forward Statistics state that, in future the trend will be to manufacture tailor-made products, as, customers will look for extreme customisations to suit their needs. The industry will also witness increment in R&D investments, which will also lead to special attention on training and development activities. The rising demand in India is expected to increase the presence of several Indian companies in tire I and tire-II cities. Apart from enhancing product portfolios, companies are also expected to improve on their after-sales service. As leading MNCs foray into the Indian markets, indigenous dealers of machine tools will be able to offer a wider array of products. nishant.kashyap@infomedia18.in

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In the age of rapid industrialisation, there is a constant demand for ever evolving sophisticated technologies to enable higher productivity and faster & cost effective machine. All these measures have guided the industry to adopt and continually develop computer numeric technologies. Nishant Kashyap explores whether the industry is shedding its obsolete conventional methods to adopt newer and more efficient technologies.

he Indian machine tool industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design and development efforts have enabled it to gain a good design strength resulting in the production of successful products. However, the industry suffers due to the absence of a strong R&D programme, which is essential to develop machinetools of the latest technology to compete with global players.

Demand Pattern The demand for sophisticated technology is the biggest reason that the Indian machine tools industry has lost domestic market-share in the last decade, from around 70 per cent in 2000 to around 30 per cent in 2010. Imports have been strong in certain product lines such as grinding, gear-cutting, metal-forming and large machines, as the Indian machine tools industry is yet weak in those areas. The huge surge in the import of machine tools is also due to the sudden surge in demand that the Indian machine tool industry had to face. 110 MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - February 2012

Industry Opinion When asked about the industry scenario, 70 per cent people said that the industry is shedding conventional methods and adopting new technologies. The biggest reason they gave is customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demands. According to our research, entrance of major global automobile players has increased the technology demand. Sixty per cent people also mentioned that growing aerospace, energy and electronics and electrical industry will play a pivotal role in the growth of CNC machine tools. Around 20 per cent industry leaders felt that there are still some areas to be updated in terms of latest technologies and adoption rate of latest machines; especially in small and medium enterprise. They felt that lack of skilled manpower and high investment for latest CNC machines are the biggest road-blocks. 70 per cent people agree that the industry is shedding its conventional methods, but, the change is seen only among big manufacturers and MNCs, small and medium manufacturers still need to

adopt the technology. Many personnel believe that the industry needs to accelerate the momentum in adoption rate of technologies, as it is currently going at a very slow pace.

In Closing As the overall manufacturing sector is growing with the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy, the future looks very promising for the Indian machine tool industry. It clearly shows that demand from end-users of machine tools for sophisticated technologies will increase rapidly. This also indicates that the R&D expenditure and design and development activities will rise. Companies will have to pay more attention to its employees and increase training and development activities. As an increasing number of machine tool builders are eyeing India as a potential destination, Indian companies will have to develop competitive products to successfully compete with global players. nishant.kashyap@infomedia18.in

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Importing Trust, Exporting Conﬁdence The machine-tool industry in India continues to play a key role in enhancing competitiveness and enabling development of the Indian manufacturing industry; and Indian economy as a whole. The emerging Indian machine tools industry and the increasing preference enjoyed by indigenously developed machines have substantially reduced the dependence on imports. Swapnil Pillai tries to evaluate if the ‘Made-in-India’ machines could substitute imports in the near future.

n India, the machine tool industry supports the strategic development and growth of the automotive, the white and brown goods, the capital goods industries as well as strategic sectors such as defence, railways, aerospace, etc. Machine-tools also contribute to the vibrancy of small and medium scale manufacturing industries.

Indian manufacturers currently is to provide machine tools with integrated Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) features. This has increased the potential and improved the competitiveness of Indian-built machine-tools. Almost 80 per cent of the people surveyed felt that the product offering of the Indian machine-tool industry is at par with the demands of the automotive industry.

The Automotive Challenge The automotive and auto-ancillary industry is driving growth and competitiveness in the Indian machine-tool industry. The vision of the Automotive Mission Plan is to develop India as the global destination of choice for the design and manufacture of automobiles and auto components. Output has reached $ 145 billion, accounting for more than 10 per cent of the GDP, and will provide an additional employment to 25 million people by 2016. To meet these requirements, the domestic manufacturers are fulfilling stringent tolerances, and process capability requirements of the highly demanding auto industries. The focus of several 112 MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - February 2012

equipments and components (mainly castings and forgings) from India. GE has entered into an OEM deal with Thermax India to supply chillers for the latter’s power systems. According to a CII-McKinsey report, manufacturing exports from India are likely to grow to $ 300 billion in 2015. The country is estimated to have a 3.5 per cent share of the world manufacturing trade by then.

Growing Confidence Increasing confidence is being exhibited by foreign companies in establishing manufacturing units in India to optimise on the talented work-force and the competitive machine-tool industry. Tata Honeywell has been able to redesign multiple automation products from India and sell them in similar markets worldwide. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market in India is expected to grow over the years with leading European EMS providers like Elcoteq Network Corp expanding their manufacturing in India. Siemens sources a substantial number of power transmission and distribution

Findings More than 77 per cent of personnel surveyed, felt that the growth in the automotive industry and the technical collaboration with foreign companies have improved the product offerings of the Indian machine-tool industry. Around 64 per cent attribute government policies for the growth in exports. An astounding 73 per cent feel that that the imports of machine-tool in the country would gradually decline. But it will take time and consolidated efforts, for the country to successfully establish itself in the global machinetool export market. swapnil.pillai@infomedia18.in

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IMTEX—Building Bridges Across the Indian Machine Tools Industry

Haryana – 2 % Karnataka – 29 % Andhra Pradesh – 3 % Delhi – 5 % Tamil Nadu – 7 %

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The Bangalore International Exhibition Centre in Karnataka plays host to this year’s IMTEX Forming 2012, Devika Jadhav explores what makes this state the ideal venue to successfully host South and South East Asia’s largest machine-tools expo. ndia ranks 13th in the global machinetool producers list (according to a report by the Gardener publication) and houses over 450 manufacturing units. Since the early years of the 21st century, India has witnessed a spurt in areas like automation, heavyengineering and aviation which has in turn lead to growth in the machinetools industry. Today, India is in a position to export standard machine tools and general purpose tools. Most machine-tool manufacturers in India are located in Karnataka and Maharashtra; and Bangalore is the base for majority of the metal-working companies in the country. The eighth largest state in India— Karnataka, has established itself as the nation’s powerhouse for Information Technology and has successfully hosted leading global companies in areas like engineering, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing, apparel, electronics and automobiles. The ready availability of world class technical manpower (Karnataka is home to 187 engineering colleges), telecom infrastructure, transportation network and worldwide connectivity combined with the presence of leading

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IT, bio-technology, electronics and heavy-machinery companies has transformed Karnataka into a gateway leading towards excellence in global manufacturing technology. Karnataka is today, considered as the technology capital of India. The above factors have also aided in boosting Karnataka’s position as a leading investment destination around the world. The above factors have played an important role in the selection of the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre to host this year’s IMTEX Forming 2012. The Economic Times reported that the economic slowdown had no effect on the Indian machinetools industry whatsoever, and the demand growth has remained upscale. The increase in demand has however so far been largely provided for by imports. This clearly indicates the vast scope of opportunities for indigenous as well as global companies having their manufacturing hub in India. IMTEX is the apex exposition for the metal-working segment. It is the largest machine tool exhibition in South and South-East Asia. Confirming to its

glorious traditions, this year too IMTEX will be showcasing state-of-the-art technologies and will be attended by exhibitors from over 24 nations across the globe. China and Taiwan are at the forefront among participants, and the fair is expected to generate business enquiries worth over ` 3000 crore. IMTEX Forming 2012 and Tooltech 2012 exhibition is most likely to see business delegations from the China Machine Tool and Tool Builders Association. IMTEX will also experience participation from the domestic biggies like, ISRO, ACMA (Automotive Component Manufactures), COFMOW, OFB (Ordnance Factory Board) and BCIC (Bangalore Chambers of Industry and Commerce). The information discussed above clearly indicates why Karnataka is the ideal gateway towards the global machine-tools portal for India. IMTEX Forming 2012 will definitely help the global machine tools industry to tap demands in India’s growing metalworking industry; while providing Indian metal works players to gain knowledgeable insights into global trends and practices in the industry. devika.jadhav@infomedia18.in

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The product developed by any company defines its brand image. Product development is a crucial stage that all manufacturing companies have to go through, frequently. Firms have to make it right the first time, or they will have to face increased costs, lost sales, lost time and lost share of the market. Products should always satisfy customer demand. It should always be up-to-date with the industry. To develop an appropriate product, an accomplished research team to identify the market requirement, is a necessity for all companies, Identification of a competitor’s position in market is also a necessary part of research. To develop the perfect product, companies should have a proper R&D and design plan in place. Especially, Indian manufacturers need to invest some part of their revenue in R&D activities.

Machine-tool sales plan should seek businesses that will advance a company’s mission to vertically integrate and become a stronger force in the manufacturing industry. The company will continue to strive towards procuring sales of product lines and machining capacity. The focus in machining is securing contracts to produce components used in upper-end product lines, yielding opportunities for ‘value added’ engineering. To accomplish machine tooling’s endeavours, the company should utilise internal and external sales tactics. By aggressively seeking new accounts and taking full advantage of the existing relationships that the company has with its current customers and broadening its customer base, the company should expand and be able to compete with the leading companies in the industry. Machine tooling plans should ideally use a direct sales force, relationship selling, and subcontractors to reach markets. These channels are most appropriate because time to market, reduced capital requirements, and fast access to established distribution channels.

For the success of any product, an effective marketing strategy is extremely essential element. A company’s marketing strategy should continually promote sales of product lines, systems, presses, automation projects and machining capacity. In machining, focus will continue to be on components used in semisophisticated equipment where a possibility exists to pursue the next level of integration by assembling components or prepare part-kits for assisted assembly. Focussing on productcomponent relationship will help facilitate the ability to pursue the vertical integration of the business and pass on the value-added savings to customers.

Collaboration Strategy In order to be a global player and to enhance the product portfolio, collaboration with global players has become the best strategy to adopt. Collaboration can be either for selling and promoting of products in a particular country, or technical exchange programmes to share the best technology available. Realising the importance of collaborations with big machine tool manufacturers, many Indian companies are also selling their products in India, thus helping them in boosting their product portfolio and also has helping them in increasing their presence in the Indian market. 116 MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - February 2012

Pricing Strategy If you have to sell a product, pricing is the most critical factor. There are many national and global companies available in the Indian market, trying to attract customers with low pricing. In this case, products with low cost and higher productivity win an edge. Pricing for machined components is developed usually by conducting a thorough time study analysis. This involves tool and cutter selection based on the operations to be performed and the material being processed. Logistics and after-sales service also play a crucial role in the price of any product. Machining, traverse, and material handling times are calculated based on known feeds, speeds and rapid traverse rates. This total is then factored by the company’s burden rate and profit margin, and then factored again based on market value. nishant.kashyap@infomedia18.in

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TIPS & TRICKS Measuring Techniques Use Multiple Measurement Combination The advancement in machining technology has also made parts diverse and complex. Hence inspection instruments too should be a judicious blend of different measurement probes. Thus, the entire component can be inspected using one single machine without wasting time on equipment change.

6 TIPS for High Precision Metrology and calibration machines have become a necessity to scale up productivity, while simultaneously ensuring highest quality standards. It is also very important to use this machine appropriately to get accurate results. Nishant Kashyap provides tips for optimum utilisation of industrial measuring instruments.

Cautions while Conducting Laser Testing Laser measurements have their own drawbacks. Make sure the testing lab is devoid of any kind of interference, like for instance, dust, temperature, interruptions, light, vibrations, etc so as to ensure precision in measurement.

Choose the Right Measurement Probes The industry is coming up with new measurement technology everyday. However, do not follow the herd. Analyse the component specifications and choose the best possible probe with optimal effectiveness in measurement in terms of speed, accuracy and application.

Optimise on Manufacturing Process Cutting down on the cycle time is extremely essential. For this, the machining process and inspection sequence should be in tandem. The manufacturing process should be organised in sync with the measurement process, so as to make the entire process faster, accurate and without glitches.

Ratio of CMM Uncertainty When assessing how accurate a CMM measurement needs to be, it is common practice to use a ratio of CMM uncertainty to feature tolerance of at least 1:5 (1:10 is ideal, but can prove to be too expensive to be practical in many cases).

Stylus Bending When using touch-trigger probes such as the industrystandard TP20, it is common practice to interchange between stylus modules to take advantage of different styli, each optimised for a measurement task. The reason one long stylus is not used for all features is that there is an accuracy penalty that increases with longer stylus lengths. It is good practice to keep stylus as short and as stiff as possible. nishant.kashyap@infomedia18.in

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Event List - National

AURANGABAD Maharashtra Feb 17-20, 2012 Garware Stadium Chikkalthana

India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumactics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.

For details contact ACMEE 2012- AIEMA Technology Centre, 1st Cross Road, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600 058 Tel: +91 44 2625 8619 Fax: +91 44 2652 0814 Email: info@acmee.in Website: www.acmee.in

For details Infomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Mob: 09819552270 Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: engexpo@infomedia18.in • Web: www.engg-expo.com

IPTEX 2012 IPTEX provides a fertile platform for power transmission equipment manufacturers, and industrial end users to witness the latest and most-favored offerings in power transmission technology and to source the most optimal and appropriate solution for a wide array of manufacturing needs; February 09-11, 2012; Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai. For details contact #132, 1st Floor, 5th Cross, Cambridge Layout, Bangalore 560 008 Tel: +91 80 2556 7028 Fax: +91 80 2556 7028 Email: info@virgo-comm.com Website: www.iptex.virgo-comm.com

International Industrial Expo & Conference The event will showcase Industrial machinery/technology, industrial raw material/finished products of Engineering & Technology, Machinery & Machine tools, Industrial Automation, Automobiles & Auto components, Electronics & Instrumentation, Metallurgy, Foundry, Welding; February 24–26, 2012; Gujarat University Ground, Ahmedabad. For details contact Paramount Exhibitors C-84, Industrial Area- VII,

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Mohali (Chandigarh) 160055 Tel: +91 172 2274 801 Fax: +91 172 4699 303 Email: contact@industrialexpos.com Web: www.industrialexpos.com/contactus.php

Modern Machine Shop The event offers an ultimate platform to demonstrate potential and futuristic technologies in the product segment to a large cross-section of business visitors, from the entire engineering industry; April 5-8, 2012; India Expo Mart, Greater Noida

AMTEX 2012 AMTEX (Asian Machine Tools Exhibition) has constantly strengthened its position as one of the largest shows of machine tools, machineries and manufacturing technologies in the Asian region. The event will showcase the latest advances in machine tools and manufacturing solutions; July 27-30, 2012; Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. For details contact Triune Exhibitors Pvt LTD 25, 3rd Floor, 8th Main Road Vasanthnagar, Bangalore 560 052 Tel: +91 80 4330 7474 Fax: +91 80 2235 2772 Email: info@triuneexhibitors.com Web: www.triuneexhibitors.com

METALLURGY INDIA 2012 For details contact: Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, 10th Mile, Tumkur Road, Madavara Post, Bengaluru Tel: +91 80 6624 6600 Fax: +91 80 6624 6661 Email: info@imtma.in Web: www.imtma.in

The fourth International exhibition on metallurgical technology products and Services will be visited by plant machinery and equipment manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, dealers, automotive component manufacturers, Central Government and State Government ministry officials component manufacturers and many more; October 30 - November 1, 2012; Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

ACMEE 2012

For details contact Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd 1, Commercial Complex, 2nd Floor Pocket H & J, Sarita Vihar New Delhi 110 076 Tel: +91 11 2697 1056 Fax: +91 11 2697 1746 Email: DughL@md-india.com Web: www.md-india.com

The event will showcase various innovations made in automobile and engineering industries over the past few years and act as a forum for exchanging diverse product information, technical details and development of new business contacts; June 14 -18, 2012; Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai

Event List - International METAV 2012 The event is ideally suited for opening up new markets and building new contacts. Exhibitors benefit from its cogent exhibition concept which attracts decision-makers in the revelant markets and brings supply and demand sides together. Visitors gain an overview of the full scope of goods and services of modern production technology; February 28 – March 3, 2012; Fairgrounds Düsseldorf, Germany. For details contact: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken eV (VDW) Messeabteilung / Fair Department Corneliusstraße 4 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Tel. +49-69-756081-53/54 Fax: +49-69-756081-74 Email: metav@vdw.de Web: www.metav.com

London, W2 3PS, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 20 7298 6400 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7298 6430 Email: info@mta.org.uk Web: www.mta.org.uk

China CNC Machine Tool Fair China CNC Machine Tool Fair (CCMT) has been successfully held since 2000 in Shanghai every year. It has developed into one of China’s biggest machine tool and metal-working exhibitions; April 16 -20, 2012; Nanjing International Expo Center, China. For details contact: IMAG - Internationaler Messe - und Ausstellungsdienst GmbH Am Messesee 2, 81829, München Germany Phone: +49-89 9492 2113 Fax: + +49-89 9492 2114 Email: reinhard.willenbuecher@imag.de Web: www.imag-db.de

EXPO MANUFACTURA 2012 An important international business forum for the processing and manufacturing industry, the event will integrate new technologies and latest innovations in the processing and manufacturing industry; March 6 – 8, 2012; Cintermex, Mexico. For details contact: Kara Swagart E J Krause & Associates, Inc 6430 Rockledge Dr Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817 Tel. +1 301 493 5500 Fax. +1 301 493 5705 Email: swagart@ejkrause.com Web: www.expomanufactura.com

MACH 2012 MACH organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), attracts almost 450 exhibitors and over 20,000 visitors who will showcase some of the best innovations and latest developments from the manufacturing technologies sector; April 11 – 16, 2012; NEC Birmingham, UK For details contact The Manufacturing Technologies Association 62 Bayswater Road,

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SIMTOS 2012 SIMTOS 2012 will be divided into six brand pavilions by exhibit product ie metal cutting and die & mould working, press & metal forming, cutting-off & welding tools & related equipment, CAD/CAM, measuring system & robotics and motion controls; April 17 – 22, 2012; Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), Seoul Korea. For details contact: 4th Fl Tower Crystal Building, 1008-1 Daechi-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-280, South Korea Tel: +82-2-3453-2721 Fax: +82-2-6280-2721 Email: intl@simtos.org Web: www.simtos.org

For details contact AMTIL Suite 1, 673 Boronia Road Wantirna, 3152, Victoria, Australia Tel: +61 3 9800 3666 Fax: +61 3 9800 3436 Email: kwarren@amtil.com.au Web: www.amtil.com.au

INTERMACH 2012 The show focuses exclusively on industrial machinery and aims at introducing the latest high-tech machinery and cutting edge technology from around the world; May 1720, 2012; at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand. For details contact: UBM Asia (Thailand) Co Ltd 503/23 K S L Tower 14th Floor Sri Ayuthaya Road, Kwaeng Thanon Phayathai, Khet Rajathewee, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel: +66 0 2642 6911 Fax: +66 0 2642 6919 E-mail: info-th@ubm.com Web: www.ubmthailand.com

MTA VIETNAM 2012 The 10th exhibition will serve as a platform to network with pioneers from machine tools, precision engineering and metalworking technology sector; July 3 – 6, 2012; at Saigon exhibition & Convention Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam For details contact: Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd 1 Jalan Kilang Timor 09-02 Pacific Tech Centre Singapore 159303 Tel: +65 6233 6638, Fax: +65 6233 6633 Email: mta@sesallworld.com Web: www.mtavietnam.com

AUSTECH 2012 The show exhibits with new manufacturing technologies and techniques to cut costs. More than 10,000 decision-makers regularly attend Austech and National Manufacturing Week to get ideas, find innovative ways of making things and solve manufacturing problems; May 8 - 11 2012, Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park, Australia.

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Aurangabad 17 – 20 February, 2012 Garware Stadium

A MAJESTIC TRADE PROPOSITION Enter into the land of Marathas, which is slowly and surely transforming itself into a global investment hotspot. Globally known for its rich heritage sites, Aurangabad is traversing on a steadfast route to industrialisation and the results are for all to witness. The mushrooming presence of auto majors with hoards of component manufacturers has offered an alternate destination to manufacturing companies. Capturing this majestic proposition is the maiden edition of Engineering Expo Aurangabad. Slated to be held between February 17 – 20, 2012, this trade exposition promises nothing less than envious business deals Prerna Sharma & Nishi Rath

xploring new markets and new opportunities has been the backbone of Engineering Expo ever since its inception. Having captured the manufacturing glory of regions such as Ahmedabad, Pune, Indore, Chennai and offering these regions a manufacturing push, it is now time to foray into yet another emerging region abuzz with potent prospects — Aurangabad. While the name connects with heritage sites like Ajanta-Ellora, there is more to the glory of the region. History reveals that Aurangabad was developed as a trading hub four centuries ago. It lies on a major trade route that used to connect north-west India’s sea and land ports to the Deccan region. The city was a major silk and cotton textile production centre. A fine blend of silk with locally grown cotton was developed as Himroo textile. Paithani silk saris are also made in Aurangabad. Not to mention, recently the region created a buzz for placing the single largest order for Mercedes Benz cars in a single transaction in India — 150 Mercedes Benz cars worth `65 crore. There is more to it, the entry of Bajaj Auto inspired the likes of

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Engineering Expo Aurangabad at a glance

45,000 sq ft Exhibition area 200+ Exhibitors 10,000+ Visitors expected 5,000+ Products on display 12 Cities participation Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda to set up base in the region. The presence of the three auto companies, combined with proximity to the Pune auto hub (just four hours away) has also led to a huge component supplier base comprising of Goodyear Tyres, Verroc, Endurance and Yash Birla group company—Birla Precision Technologies mushrooming in the region. With many such budding prospects, organising a trade show makes perfect business sense. According to — Sandeep Khosla, CEO – Publishing, Infomedia18, “Aurangabad is witnessing a major boom largely because of the rapid growth in the automobile and pharmaceutical sectors.

The overall industrial growth in the region is continuous and strong. It has truly become the favourite destination for those who are planning to invest in Maharashtra. This is our main intent to bring the industry to where the actual opportunities are. I am sure that Engineering Expo, with its rich history of creating envious business leads, will be able to leverage on the burgeoning potential that the region possesses.” The edition is slated to be scheduled from February 17 – 20, 2012, at Garware Stadium.

The Glory Continues

To add on to the manufacturing competency, the city boasts of many reputed educational institutes. Aurangabad has a very strong and robust education system. With a local university, over 10 engineering colleges, 25 graduate colleges; the availability of educated manpower is extremely good. This provides the industry a powerful workforce within the vicinity. The other advantages of Aurangabad include highly skilled labour and cheaper prices of land over Pune. Additionally, the industrial Aurangabad has come a long way as compared city also falls on the railway to what it was a few years ago. Apart from the line to Mumbai and has an developing infrastructure what suits most inland depot for cargo. This businesses is the absence of octroi. makes it easy for exportMangesh Agarwal, GM – Dürr Ecoclean India oriented industries to transport

Event Preview heavy goods to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. It also has good road connectivity through the Golden Quadrilateral and is serviced by all major airlines to the big cities of the country. The major industrial areas of Aurangabad include Chikhalthana MIDC, Shendra MIDC and Waluj MIDC. A new industrial belt, viz, the Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Park is being developed under Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). Many renowned Indian and multi-national companies, such as Wockhardt, Videocon, Siemens, SabMiller India, PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, Endress+Hauser, Crompton Greaves, MAN Diesel, etc, have established themselves in the industrial estates of Aurangabad. To this, SJ Gijare, GM-Material Handling – CTR Manufacturing Industries, added, “Aurangabad today is a fast developing hub for sectors like pharma, automobiles (especially two wheelers) and electrical.”

Upbeat Exhibitors Aiming to leverage on the burgeoning potential, the participating companies at the maiden edition of Engineering Expo Aurangabad are all set to demonstrate their innovative offerings to the companies based in and around Aurangabad. Confirming the same, Nilesh Gandhi, Assistant ManagerMarketing – Auram Machines (I), said, “It is a platform for getting good visibility and some good business. Aurangabad is growing very fast. A company like Bajaj has a huge plant here; the place has turned out to be one of the major automobile hubs. We will be displaying drilling & tapping machines and will be launching a rapid tapping machine during the event.” Seconding his thoughts, Mangesh Agarwal, GM – Dürr Ecoclean India,

stall till date. This time, we will be displaying overhead Aurangabad, since the last few years, has grown to maintenance and material become a prominent major industrial hub, perhaps, handling equipment. Also, only after Mumbai and Pune. The region already has a there will be a few product huge industrial presence with a large number of launches like electric pallet engineering services, auto ancillary and pharmaceutical pluck-cum-stacker and research companies having facilities in the region. barrel handling equipment.” Signiﬁcant corporate players in Aurangabad include On the other hand, Bajaj Auto, Videocon, Nirlep, Siemens, Garware Sammarth Loya, Director Polyester, Skoda Auto India, Wockhardt, Shreya Life Sciences, Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, – Sammarth Overseas & Lupin, Atra Pharmaceuticals, Colgate-Palmolive, Credits, averred, “We are Endress+Hauser and Goodyear. The ever-evolving taking part in Aurangabad industrial scenario and the entrepreneurial spirit of the Engineering Expo because people have made Aurangabad grow into an industrial of the development the area of repute. place has seen in the last The dominant player among the auto industry in couple of years. Apart from Aurangabad is the presence of Bajaj Auto. Bajaj Auto generating good business, initiated its production in Aurangabad in 1970s and we are looking forward to was accountable for the changed industrial scenario making buyers aware of of the city, owing to its massive investments and our presence. We will be employment opportunities. Later, several ancillary exhibiting roof ventilators units were set up in Aurangabad that gratiﬁed the and will be launching our spare parts needs of Bajaj Auto. These units have now new product aluminum heat transformed into large organisations themselves. insulation bubble foil.” Aurangabad has also emerged as a major Nawdeep Puranik, MD pharmaceutical production centre. – GKS Software Services, Looking at the booming opportunities, Network18 is said, “Quality people organising Engineering Expo in Aurangabad from should come and visit February 17-20, 2012. All large, medium & small the Expo. The segments industries in manufacturing & servicing sectors can be we are targeting include a part of the Expo. Platforms such as Engineering Expo automotive and machinery. help foster trade and commerce in the region, hence We provide engineering and inducing growth. reverse engineering services and will be displaying our informed, “We hope to get information recently launched 3D scanners used for about the market and introduce reverse engineering. Aurangabad is on a ourselves to Aurangabad. Aurangabad developing high, it is considered to be has come a long way as compared to one of the most important places when what it was a few years ago. Apart from it comes to die casting and sheetmetal.” the developing infrastructure what suits most businesses is the absence Prosperous Growth of octroi. Companies like Endurance Going by the exhibitors’ sentiments, and NRB Bearings are doing very well the maiden edition of Engineering here. We will be exhibiting industrial Expo Aurangabad is well poised to components cleaning machines satisfy the thirst of companies who are (washing machines) – both waterlooking for newer markets to expand based and chlorine solvent – with least their base. With this edition being cost per unit.” the end of the 2011 - 12 season, it is sure going to leave a successful Gijare said, “We are looking forward trail for other editions to follow to more publicity and visibility. Our stall at the Aurangabad Expo will be Email: prerna.sharma@infomedia18.in spread across 90 sqm — our largest nisi.rath@infomedia18.in

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Event Report

Indore

Transforming Challenges to Opportunities In keeping with its commitment to manufacturing excellence and business networking, Engineering Expo returned to the heart of India. Apart from being a wide platform for cutting-edge technology, the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Indore surpassed its own standards in meeting expectations of exhibitors and visitors alike. Tiding over unprecedented challenges of change in venue and the ensuing logistics complexities, the Engineering Expo brand has emerged as fine steel through the test of fire.

Esteemed guests inaugurating Engineering Expo - Indore. (L-R) Sandeep Khosla, M M Sharma, Omprakash Gupta, Sandeep Naolekar, Ajay Sevekari.

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t the heart of India’s journey towards economic development lies the innovative entrepreneur and his never-say-die attitude that spells success for individual brands and companies as well as the community and nation at large. Celebrating and facilitating this spirit of business excellence and dynamism, the fourth edition of Engineering Expo was held from January 6-9, 2012, at Labh Ganga Convention Center, Indore. During the four days of intensive networking, Indore’s burgeoning engineering industry received a further impetus in terms of information exchange and profitable partnerships. The expo was inaugurated by eminent personalities from the city’s business fraternity such as Omprakash Gupta, President, MP Electric Merchants and Contractors Association; Sandeep Naolekar, Chairman, CII Madhya Pradesh State Council, and Managing Director, Darling 132 MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - February 2012

Pumps Pvt Ltd; M M Sharma, General Manager, Indo-German Tool Room, Indore; Ajay Sevekari, Director, Bridgestone India Pvt Ltd; and Sandeep Khosla, CEOPublishing, Infomedia 18 Ltd. The esteemed guests highlighted Indore’s emergence as a manufacturing hub and auto ancillaries sourcing base in Central India. They also emphasised on the pivotal role played by trade shows such as Engineering Expo in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. Naolekar commented, “The fastpaced industrial growth in Indore will improve the employment avenues, and thereby raise the standard of living in Indore. Such expos are vital for the competitiveness of industry, especially the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).” Sevekari added, “Engineering Expo will help local businesses to source worldclass products and solutions. Exhibitors at this Expo can enhance their existing customer base by reaching out to the

entire industry. Also, visitors at this Expo can expose themselves to latest technology and innovations, thereby promoting knowledge and idea exchange.” Further, Khosla said, “We look forward with further value additions for an even better experience and reach the target audience; we welcome large, medium & small industries in the manufacturing and servicing sectors to be a part of the Expo in this exciting journey.”

Rising Relevance of Engineering Expo In recent times, tier II cities have emerged as the manufacturing spine of industrialised India. “With the global economic slowdown, Indian businesses are seeking a major industrial revolution. Madhya Pradesh, as the heart of India, is also looking at rapid expansion in industrial base. Engineering Expo has provided a wonderful platform to interact with the market leaders and update there technology know-how,” Gupta stated.

Event Report With the IT sector inundating cities such as Indore, Raipur and Jabalpur, entrepreneurs are facing a challenging prospect to channelise the positive and robust young talent into the right direction to optimise production and customer satisfaction. Sharma revealed, “Engineering exhibitions can expose local vendors and distributors to international standards of product quality, delivery period and price competitiveness. On the educational front, we have been conducting several courses to improvise on the engineering and tooling skills of local talent in order to further boost the overall manufacturing excellence of Indore.” In its fourth edition, Engineering Expo Indore has evolved from being a mere meeting point for businesses from Madhya Pradesh and other parts of the country. Today, Engineering Expo Indore showcases some of the latest machinery solutions and applicationoriented products & services. Kalidas Bhangare, Director, Testo India Pvt Ltd, said, “Engineering Expo is one of the few large-scale exhibitions held in Indore. I am pleased to witness a healthy visitor turnout. Also, the level of awareness and understanding has evolved since the previous exhibitions. Today’s buyers are willing to pay a higher price for the right technology and this expo offers us an opportunity to convey our strengths to potential customers.” All successful businesses understand the crucial role played by exhibitions and conferences in fostering new opportunities. Engineering Expo has always been a platform for branding and interacting with suppliers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), auxiliary service providers and end-users. Competitive acumen is another advantage offered by this Expo, which not only facilitates sales and marketing, but also supports decision makers in formulating future strategies. Amardeep Singh, Assistant Manager, Schneider Electric, opined, “At expos such as this we share common space with our competitors and collaborators. Apart from being a common platform

for cutting-edge technology, exhibitors can showcase their unique advantages and deliver better product options to the industry. By facilitating intensive competition, trade exhibitions promote industrial development.”

the student and industrial community. The change in venue has had a positive impact on the visitor turnout and we are receiving serious enquiries about our technology solutions.”

Visitors’ Vistas Crossing the Barrier Leaders like to say that ‘there is an opportunity hidden in every challenge’. In keeping with this maxim, this edition of Engineering Expo Indore was held at the futuristic Labh Ganga Convention Center on the outskirts of Indore. This is the fastest developing area of Indore and is well connected to other cities including the industrial hubs like Dewas, Pithampur, etc. The change in venue, in fact, proved to be a blessing in disguise for the exhibitors and visitors alike.

No of exhibitors: 200+ Business visitors: 9,729+ Products displayed: 5000+ Machinery moved: 110,000

Kg Exhibiton area: 52,000 sq ft Atanu Sengupta, Area Manager, Power Tool Division, Bosch Ltd, said, “The change in venue has certainly influenced the overall success of this Expo. In my opinion, this venue is the future of trade shows in Indore. The relative distance from Indore city has allowed technocrats to not only visit this exhibition, but also seek out quality products and learn more about globally competitive solutions.” The seamless relocation from the previous venue was executed through the zealous efforts of the Expo team who ensured that this latest development reached all stakeholders through signage, advertising and even a free shuttle bus service for the visitors from the previous ground to the new venue. V K Arora, Samarpan Engineering & Marketing Pvt Ltd, said “This is the second time we are participating in Engineering Expo Indore. There is good awareness among

The Indore Expo demonstrated its commitment towards networking not only for exhibitors, but also for visitors who travelled far and wide. Anuj Misra, CEO, APL Networks Pvt Ltd, commented, “It is heartening to witness an expo of advanced standards in Indore. The quality of exhibitors and their products have helped us analyse various solutions according to our application and price offering. We are an IT consulting firm and I am currently looking out for security solutions for our offices in and around Indore. The exhibitors here have been warm and welcoming of our suggestions.” Likewise, Engineering Expo Indore enabled companies to collaborate with each other in seeking new opportunities and providing a learning curve in the areas of cost-compression, quality circle, service improvement, energy-efficiency, etc. The Expo assures immense benefits for the parties involved and the industry at large. Varun Dalal, Director, Bluecoat Pvt Ltd, said, “I have recently set up my business in Indore and need to build a network for my company and its brands. I have visited several business exhibitions in other cities as well and Engineering Expo definitely meets existing standards in India. I will seriously consider participation at the next edition of this Expo.”

Future Focus Engineering Expo Indore seemed to be a perfect culmination of the enterprising spirit of the local industry as well as business from across the nation. India’s engineering industry earnestly awaits the next season, with renewed vigour and enhanced prospects as the Expo returns to Indore in January 2013. annabel.dsouza@infomedia18.in

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Products This section gives information about the national and international products available in the market

Cylindrical grinding machines

Portable radial drills

CNC cylindrical grinding machines (model SWIFT-500) are designed to cater to customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requirements of high accuracy, productivity and reliability of performance. These machines are suitable for production as well as toolroom applications. The machines come with Siemens 802D CNC system and are 2-axis and single spindle controlled.

These portable radial drills are available with universal drill heads designed to offer rigidity, precision and flexibility to drill at any angular direction. The drill head swivels on 2 planes, 90-degree up and down, and the 360-degree rotational movement makes possible the drilling operation at any angular direction. Model UR30 has a 30-mm drilling capacity in steel.

Hi-Life Machine Tools (P) Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-22821615

Arsun Engineers

Email: info@hilifegroup.com Website: www.hilifegroup.com

Bhavnagar - Gujarat Tel: 0278-2514076, Mob: 9426816961 Email: info@arsun.com Website: www.arsun.com

Hydraulic shearing machines

Swiss rotary table

Trimans variable rake angle NC hydraulic shearing machines are built as per International Standards in a range of 4 mm to 16 mm sheet thickness and length of 1500 mm to 5000 mm. Two hydraulic cylinders mounted on the cutting beam provide the shearing force. Synchronising of the two cylinders by differential area principle simplifies the hydraulic circuit.

Series 500 with gear drive is a new generation of 4th & 5th axis rotary tables with 170 different end combinations from its basic four models, viz, 507, 510, 520 and 530. The highly flexible combiflex system allows modular conversion at any time to adapt changed production & process requirements. All rotary table models are compact and fully sealed in compliance with IP67.

Mob: 09898083890

NuGen Machineries Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 02717-250380, Mob: 09374698657 Email: info@nugenindia.com Website: www.nugenindia.com

Stitch Overseas Pvt Ltd Gurgaon - Haryana Tel: 0124-4755400 Email: stitch@vsnl.com Website: www.stitchtools.com

Lathe machines Balaji series VGL geared head lightduty lathe machines have height of centre 165 mm, length of bed ranging up to 1820 mm, admit between centres up to 1135 mm, main spindle hollow 38 mm, and main spindle nose A2-4 or threaded type. Dynamically balanced spindles enable the spindles to run at vibration-free motion at 1200 RPM.

Modular connection tools

Vinit Engimech Pvt Ltd

Quattro Engineering India Ltd

Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-2312091 Email: vinit@blalajilathe.com Website: www.balajilathe.com

Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: 0422-2571606, Mob: 09894788663 Email: coimbatore@quattroengg.com

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The newly developed Kaiser CKN tool connection is based on a three screw assembly with steel double pin connectors and solid aluminium extension tubes. CKN boring bars are up to 50 per cent lighter than steel tool combinations, yet provide equal cutting performance. The new connection is also compatible with existing CKB components.

Website: www.quattroengg.com

Products Servo mechanical presses These servo mechanical presses have the slide driven by high torque AC servomotors with eccentric link mechanism through a gear train. Features of these presses are programmable slide stroke, tonnage, speed and slide reversal at any position. Stepless programming of the slide for speed, acceleration & deceleration allows different slide motion profiles. Electropneumatics & Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: +91-2135-667500 Email: epchakan@electropneumaics.com Website: www.electropneumatics.com

Intensifier pump systems These pump systems deliver 3.1 litre / min of high pressure water at a pressure of 3,800 bar (55,000 psi). The pumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power positions are in the medium range, allowing it to supply one waterjet nozzle of up to 0.30 mm diameter or two 0.23 mm nozzles. Karolin Machine Tool (KMT) Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: +91-022-28572494 Email: bhavin.mavani@kmt-waterjet.com Website: www.kmt-waterjet.com

Hydraulic press brakes The hydraulic press brakes advanced proportional valve synchronises its hydraulic cylinders for better parallelism. This provides automatic tonnage adjustment and stroke adjustment for bending angles. The press brakes have 4 axis CNC standard with 2D colour 15 inch touch screen panel. It adds more RAM and back gauge speed for production efficiency. MC Craftsman Machinery Pvt Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: +91-422-6615200 Email: mccm@mccm.in Website: www.mccm.in

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Products Universal grinding machines These are light- and heavy-duty machines (model HEW 450) for high-precision grinding of gauges dies and punches for toolroom application with accuracy on diameter 0.002 micron. The one-piece machine body is made from closed grain casting maximum grinding length of 450 mm and height centre 130 mm. Tables are flat on one side and V-shaped on the other side. Hitesh Engineering Works Wadhwan - Gujarat Tel: 02752-241926, Mob: 09879877780 Email: info@precisiongrinders.com Website: www.precisiongrinders.com

Wire cutting EDMs The TP series wire cutting EDMs incorporate various innovative proprietary technology and patents. WEDM allows for non-streak surface for unmatched machining roughness and multi-cutting capabilities for high precision accuracy. In addition, also offered are two distinctive wire cutting EDM products based on the TP series, TP-W series and TP-SD series. Troop Investments Pte Ltd Singapore Tel: +65-67420778 Email: singapore@troop-online.com Website: www.troop-online.com

Horizontal machining centres The EC-630 horizontal machining centres are large capacity, high-production machines. These feature a 40” x 33” x 35” work envelope, 50taper geared-head spindle, dual pallet changer with 630 mm pallets, 50-pocket side-mount tool changer and a built-in 1degree pallet indexer. The EC-630’s geared head couples the motor directly to the spindle through a Haas-built, highprecision gearbox. Haas Automation, Inc California - USA Tel: +1-805-2781800 Email: sales@mtscnc.com Website: www.haascnc.com

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Products Cylindrical grinding machines Universal cylindrical grinding machines (model UC-150) are available in eight different models. Castings are close grained and well ribbed to minimise vibration and distortion. Wheel head spindle runs on bush bearings. Regulating wheel spindle runs on taper roller bearing. Tailstock, wheelhead and workhead spindle are heat-treated to achieve dimensional stability and performance roundness of <0.005 mm. Devco Industries Wadhwan - Gujarat Tel: 02752-243997

Mob: 09825343097 Email: devco1980@yahoo.com Website: www.devcogrinders.com

Hydraulic press brakes The NC synchro hydraulic press brakes are available in the capacity of 20 MT x 1500 to 500 MT x 6000 mm. The tough, well dimensioned allwelded structure is made out of IS2062 gr B silicon killed and ultrasonically tested steel plates to withstand continuous & minimum deflection under full load. NuGen Machineries Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 02717-250380, Mob: 09374698657 Email: info@nugenindia.com Website: www.nugenindia.com

Surface grinding machines The design of these machines makes easy movement of reciprocation table that provide V & flat guideways lining with Turciteâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;B for easy movement. These are hand-scraped to fine tolerance. The manual surface grinding machines have working surface with manual oil dip of 225 mm x 450 mm & 300 mm x 600 mm and are also hydraulic. Atul Machine Tools Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-6542034, Mob: 09825343097 Email: info@atulmachine.com Website: www.atulmachine.com

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Products Twin cutter boring head The new Kaiser twin cutter boring head (type SW ) is available with Ă&#x2DC; 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;203 mm. This is multi-functional but comes with genius simplicity, for highest cutting performance. A tool body with supports for insert holders of different heights and lengths permit the adjustment of the cutting edges to the same length or to different lengths, just by a transposed mounting of the insert holders.

servo motors are available with various types of inverters and drivers. Cheng Chang Machinery Electric Co, Ltd Taichung City Tel: +886-4-25624099 Email: sol.power@msa.hinet.net Website: www.solpower.com.tw

Anti-vibration mounts & pads Quattro Engineering India Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: 0422-2571606, Mob: 09894788663 Email: coimbatore@quattroengg.com Website: www.quattroengg.com

Servo motors These high-performance servo motors are available in a wide range that include SVM, SPM, SVMA series, linear motors (LPM series) and torque motors. With high reflection, low torque and low electric energy, a series of servo motors provide efficient performance to keep wide power output. These high compatibility

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These machinery mounts are designed to support heavy equipment and isolate intermittent or continuous vibration. This results in greater machine accuracy, longer service life, smoother operation and reduced maintenance. Varied mounts are available to suit different needs. Screw support mounts (series DL) for machines having tapped holes in the base. Dynemech Systems Pvt Ltd Delhi Tel: 011-27347982

Mob: 09810760131 Email: sales@dynemech.com Website: www.dynemech.com

Products CNC lathes Smarturn CNC lathes have high-precision spindle and large diameter high-speed bearings. These machines incorporate vibration-free fed mechanism using anti-friction LM guides, hydraulically clamped massive turret & minimal thermal displacements that ensure closer pat tolerances and excellent repeat accuracies. As standard, all machines are laser calibrated for compensation of pitch error and backlash. Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: 0422-2360512 Email: mtdsales@lmw.co.in Website: www.lmwcnc.com

Mini machining centres These machining centres (model MCV2412) feature Fagor 8040MC 11â&#x20AC;? LCD monochrome, large fully ground work table with 4 T-slot, precision ground ball screw, fully ground way mating surface with Turcite-B, heavily ribbed cast iron components, ISO-40 spindle,

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etc. Large outlet for chips and coolant water enable the recycle run smoothly. Machine Tools Traders (Madras) Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-2522 0485, Mob: 09940063403 Email: nehal@mtt1970.com Website: www.mttmadras.com

Vertical turning centres These are double-column vertical turning centres available in model VTR160A. The doublecolumn design provides rigidity along with high machining capacity. Thermo-friendly concept provides outstanding thermo stability for highly accurate machining. Thermal deformation overtime is less than 20 Îźm. Cross rail travel is 600 mm, Z-axis travel is 900 mm and maximum load is 10,000 kg. Okuma Corporation Ltd Aichi - Japan Tel: +81-58795-7825 Website: www.okuma.co.jp

Products Graphic user interface

Mechanical presses

Uticor Tough series Graphic User Interface (GUI) has either stainless steel or aluminum bezel and is robust, NEMA 4X, IP66, Class I, Div II, and conformal coated. This can connect to more than 90 per cent of the PLC. This has universal communication capability to Profibus, DeviceNet, DH485,Ethernet IP etc.

The mechanical presses have symmetrical front - rear column structure design which minimises deflection and is suitable for precision progressive die applications. The zero angle deflection of frame and cost effective tooling maintenance work are the some of its features. The clutch brake provides long life operations and minimum maintenance. Goodwill Imex

AVG Electronics Pvt Ltd Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: +91-80-23193305/444111 Email: info-india@avg.net Website: www.avg.net

Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: +91-080-26278815 Email: gwimex@gmail.com

Industrial cleaning system

Kaiser CKN tool connection is based on a three screw assembly with steel double pin connectors and solid aluminium extension tubes. This is compatible with CKB components. SK and HSK shanks for boring bars with outer diameter 63.5 mm and 90 mm are produced to fit with double pin connectors.

Industrial cleaning system-Universal 81W provides access for maintenance. In this cleaning and drying process is in enclosed working chamber. Modular 2 or 3 tank system is offered for multistage washing and rinsing, and preservation processes. This is used for removing water based coolants, oils, & fine cleaning of assembly parts.

Quattro Engineering India Ltd

D端rr Ecoclean

Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: +91-80-25585439 Email: bangalore@quattroengg.com Website: www.quattroengg.com

Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-30585001/02 Email: info.india@ecoclean.durr.com Website: www.durr-ecoclean.com

Boring bars

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Products Rock Valley Oil & Chemical Co Illinois - USA Tel: +1-0815-6542400 Email: sales@rockvalleyoil.com Website: www.rockvalleyoil.com

Die forging systems The die forging systems provide precise positioning of the forging and allow automatic operation and repeatability of proven forging methods. The automatic forging installation produces forgings to close tolerances at high production rates. In addition, the actual steps are used for manufacturing the forging recorded for quality purposes. Schuler India Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: +91-022-66800330 Email: ninad.sant@schulerindia.com Website: www.schulerindia.com

Bending machines

CAD/CAM software solutions The CAD/ CAM software solutions (Radan) are specifically designed for the sheet metal industry. The software solutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s applications is essential to design (2D & 3D), manufacture (punching, profiling, nesting and bending) and control production (cost estimation, process management) of sheet metal components and products.

The bending machines (Xpert) have perfect integration of cutting and bending processes. The minimised scrap yields higher productivity. All major tool styles can be used on this machine and are supported by the controlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comprehensive database. Simple and convenient operation of the whole machine is possible including its control. Bystronic Laser India (Pvt) Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: +91-020-67294800 Email: kavita.hatwalne@bystronic.com Website: www.bystronic.com

RadCAM Software solutions Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: +91-080-42007936 Email: iddhu@radcamsoftware.com Website: www.radan.com

Synthetic compressor lubes The PAO synthetic compressor lubes 3000 series are designed to meet the lubrication requirements of most compressors. The synthetic compressor lubes 3032, 3046, and 3068 are used in oil-flooded rotary vane and screw compressors. These are used in reciprocating compressors quality.

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Robotic bending machines This robotic bending machine is equipped with a specially designed bending head mounted on a 6-axes robot integrated with a tube magazine. The machine performs unmanned operations such as tube loading, bending and unloading with minimum cycle time. The centre line radius maximum is 30 mm and minimum is 12 mm. Electropneumatics & Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: +91-2135-667500 Email: epchakan@electropneumaics.com Website: www.electropneumatics.com

Products Schuler India Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: +91-022-66800330 Email: ninad.sant@schulerindia.com Website: www.schulerindia.com

Laser cutting machines The laser cutting machines are used in sheet metal processing industry. High precision of the dimensions and minimum heat distortion of the sheet parts are the advantages of these machines. Unprecedented parts output in the thin-sheet-metal range in high-tech fiber laser are combined with mature machine technology. Bystronic Laser India (Pvt) Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: +91-020-67294800 Email: kavita.hatwalne@bystronic.com Website: www.bystronic.com

2D laser machines

Programmable logic controllers The FX3G programmable logic controllers are designed to cater to a variety of applications that are performance-critical. These facilitate flexibility and control for up to 128 directly connected I/Os with CCLink remote I/Os. These have a high processing speed of 0.21 micro seconds as per Boolean instruction.

The 2D laser machines, builtin control panel, window into the workpiece area and a barcode reader all make for easy operation. These deliver low running costs and ecofriendly features for power and gas consumption, and stable operation for up to 1.4 times greater productivity. MC Craftsman Machinery Pvt Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: +91-422-6615200 Email: mccm@mccm.in Website: www.mccm.in

Messung Systems Pvt Ltd

Waterjet cutting systems

Pune - Maharashtra Tel: +91-20-27102000 Email: marketing@ms.messung.com Website: www.messung.com

The waterjet cutting systems (Streamline PRO-I) avoids thermal stress on the material as well as material hardening or warping. Moreover, the systems provide burrfree cutting edges along with a cutting edge quality, so the expensive reworking of the work pieces is eliminated.

Vertical bodymaker machines The ICON V-Drive is a vertical machine for the forming of can bodies (bodymaker) which boasts compact dimensions, extremely low material consumption and the possibility to process recycled materials. This generates up to 50 per cent more material savings than the extruded cans.

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Karolin Machine Tool (KMT) Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: +91-022-28572494 Email: bhavin.mavani@kmt-waterjet.com Website: www.kmt-waterjet.com

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Products Cross shaft mechanical presses The cross shaft mechanical presses have high torque, low noise and wet clutch brake. This has rigid frame with less deflection, high accuracy transmission gears, forced lubrication with feedback system and all function electric system. This has strong crank shaft with outstanding rigidity and quick responsive overload system. Goodwill Imex Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: +91-080-26278815 Email: gwimex@gmail.com

Cross shaft power presses This cross shaft power press, bNX series, is used for blanking, forming piercing and drawing applications. This press offers the ultimate possible resistance to slide tipping and off centre loading. The guides are designed with extra length and surface area to provide better possible resistance. Swastik Entech Pvt Ltd Gandhinagar - Gujarat Tel: +91-079-23287112 Email: info@swastikentech.com Website:www.swastikentech.com

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Products Die protection system ProActive die protection - M1200 unit is equipped with 4 sensor inputs, 4 PLS outputs, 4 counters with electromechincal relays. This features broken resolver coupling/chain detection, resolver slippage & broken cable detection, built-in diagnostics, pre-built library of sensor names, choice of e-stop or top-stop, motion detector and brakewear monitor etc. AVG Electronics Pvt Ltd Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: +91-80-23193305,444111 Email: info-india@avg.net Website: www.avg.net

CNC synchro press brakes The CNC synchro press brakes structure is precisely machined for long life and built in accuracy. The cylinders are connected with ram and piston is hard chromed with low friction and has long life sealing. The machine is equipped

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with delem controller to achieve ram parallelism within the defined accuracy. Weldor Engineering Pvt Ltd Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-2360242 Email: weldor@weldor.com Website:www.weldor.com

Tube straightening machines The tube straightening machines are available in single speed, duel speed and with stepless speed variation. High speed of 120 metre per minute is easily a c h i e v a b l e. The straightening is done without any marking inside and outside of the tube, giving it a good finish, thus imparting skin hardness to the tube. ITL Industries Ltd Indore - Madhya Pradesh Tel: +91-0731-3044400 Email: itlindia@sancharnet.in Website:www.itl.co.in

Products Precision boring head

Jinan Sunrise CNC Machine Co Ltd

The precision boring head EWD 2-54 is equipped with direct electronic measuring system on the tool carrier and a resolution of 0.001 mm Ø. The boring head with CK6 tool connection is designed for ultra precise boring operations in the range from Ø 2–54 mm with highest spindle speeds.

Shandong - Maharashtra Tel: +86-0531-67602244 Email: sunrise@sunrise-cm.com Website: www.sunrise-cm.com

Leak-test equipment Quattro Engineering India Ltd Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: +91-80-25585439 Email: bangalore@quattroengg.com Website: www.quattroengg.com

2D laser cutting machines The high speed 2D laser cutting machines work with the flying optics principle. In this design, the raw sheet rests on the cutting table and the laser head moves in both X and Y direction. In these machines the frame and the gantry are welded and then stress is relieved.

Leak-test equipment is light weight leak test computer with aluminium housing single-knob operation. It is equipped with simple and clear menu with Windows technology. It has large date storage capacity that measures result and has data change & storage via memory stick. Its 100 test programs are programmable and storable. Innomatec India Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: +91-020-24690055 Email: no_leak@innomatecindia.com Website: www.innomatec.com

Servo controlled voltage stabilisers Durmazlar Makina Sanayi Bursa - Maharashtra Tel: +90 -0224-2191800 Email: durma@durmazlar.com.tr Website: v1.durmazlar.com.tr

Rail systems Low friction rail systems are designed for smooth and low friction movement of material. The rolling surfaces, trolley guidance and articulation suspension systems enable the operator to move loads with rolling effort of less than 1 per cent. The rails are available in different sizes depending on the load capacity.

Servo controlled voltage stabilisers are designed to ensure that their output voltage remain constant irrespective of voltage swings in the incoming power supply. The standard input:340480V; standard output: 415±1 per cent; response time: less than10 msec; rate of correction: 105V/sec etc. This is applied in pharma, automotive, steel, data centres etc. Neelkanth Power Solutions Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: +91-022-25922511

Mob: 9867382364 Email: hm@neelpower.com Website: www.neelpower.com

ARM Welders Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: +91-020-27120063

Mob: 09822039805 Email: brijesh.khanderia@armwelders.com Website: www.armwelders.com

Punching, marking & shearing line The CNC punching, marking & shearing lines (TBL2020), are used for angle steel marking, punching and shearing process. These use CNC technology, servo motor in feeding, with high precision and thereby lead to stability in the work piece. These are equipped with key hydraulic & electrical parts which are imported.

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Endmills The endmills (Blood) range from 3, 4, 6 & 8 flutes of square, ballnose, corner-radius & corner-chamfer endmills.The low friction extreme-TiAlN coating secures good performance in a wide range of materials with elevated temperature resistant characteristics. The high productivity together with the long tool life gives total machining. Robin Precision Products Pvt Ltd Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: +91-0282-287634 ,+91-09825422431 Email: info@bloodtools.com Website:www.bloodtools.com

Products Hydraulic crimping presses The hydraulically operated press brake machine is steel fabricated. This machine is equipped with the side guides which are used to provide sufficient stroke, to the dies for bending the sheet into the desired shape. The upper die moves up and down in the vertical guides. Ferro Industries Ghaziabad - Uttar Pradesh Tel: +91-120-4154384 Email: info@ferroindustriesindia.com Website: www.roll-formingmachines.com

Boring tool system Kaiser’s large diameter boring tool system offers operating safety up to Vc 2000 m/min and therefore full HSC capability. The boring range is Ø 200 – 340 mm for ISO 40 and HSK-A63 spindles; Ø 200 – 620 mm, extendable up to 3000 mm for ISO 50 /HSK-A100 and larger spindles. Quattro Engineering India Ltd Bangalore - Karnataka Tel: +91-80-25585439 Email: bangalore@quattroengg.com Website: www.quattroengg.com

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Products Beam drilling lines AKDRILL CNC drilling lines are offered with servo motor in the name of ADM for steel construction beams. These provide solutions in manufacturing of steel and bridge construction, shipyards, various fields of construction sector. ADM series have drilling capacity: H, I, & U profiles or angles with 10-40mm standard diameters. Akyapak Makina SanVeTic Ltd, Sti Bursa - Turkey Tel: +90-224-2807500 Email: info@akyapak.com.tr Website:www.akyapak.com.tr

Cross shaft presses The cross shaft presses has capacity which ranges from 10 tonne to 250 tonne and has rigid frame construction incorporating several standard/optional features for optimum productivity. The press automation can also be done with the installation of decoilers, straightners, feeders and choppers. Kawa Press Systems Pvt Ltd Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: +91-281-2461102 Email: info@shaileshmachines.com Website:www.shaileshmachines.com

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Products Chamfering and deburring machines The automatic gear tooth chamfering and deburring machines are used for deburring spur, helical, bevel gears, sprockets and crown wheel gears. These machine use carbide cutters for chamfering and deburring. A high power brushing unit is used for removing secondary burr and for achieving smooth edge on the gear tooth profile.

armature diameter: 20~60 mm; weight: 1250 Kg; & dimension: 2000(length)X1000( width)X1800(height)mm. Ningbo Nide Mechanical Equipment Co Ltd Zhenjing - China Tel: +86-574-87295682 Email: sales@nide-international.com Website: www.nide-international.com

Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd Aurangabad - Maharashtra Tel: +91-240-2376907 Email: sales@grindmaster.co.in Website:www.grindmaster.co.in

CNC turret punch presses The CNC turret punch press (welpro-255) has punching capacity of 25 tonne and can punch up to 6 mm thick mild steel sheet. The machine is designed and developed through structural analysis technique. The machine is accurate and yields high speed productivity with minimum end cost.

Plasma cutting machines The machine (model HF 3015160i) is equipped with sophisticated linear guide system and a double-axle CNC control system. Dynamic drives positions speeds of 18m/min with positioning accuracy of + 0.1 mm. The worktable is 3,000 x 1,500 MM overall machine length and width of 4,000 x 2,500 mm. Boschert GmbH+Co KG - Loerrach-Hauingen - Germany Agartala - Germany Tel: 049-49-7621-959318 Email: m.lang@boschert.de Website:www.boschert.de

Weldor Engineering Pvt Ltd

Robotic cutting plasma machines

Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-2360242 Email: weldor@weldor.com Website:www.weldor.com

The robotic cutting plasma machines, has robotic arm which is integrated with plasma power source. The microprocessor controlled power source is at disposal for a cutting range up to 400 A at 100 per cent duty cycle and from materials of 0.5 to 70 mm thick.

Coolant recirculators The coolant recirculators (CRH1400) capacity is 1400 W, delivery height is maximum 32 metre, flow is maximum 20 litre per minute, tank capacity is 10 litre and the total weight is 35 kg. The stainless steel tank construction eliminates coolant contamination due to electrolyte. No external plumbing is required because of closed loop water system. Abicor Binzel Technoweld Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: +91-020-66743904 Email: pune@abicor-india.com Website:www.binzel-abicor.com

Jekson Machinery Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: +91-079-6525 9895 Email: info@jeksonmachinery.com Website:www.jeksonmachinery.com

Solid carbide drill mills The solid carbide drill mills plays an important role in tool cost saving and is a multi tasking tool. This is available in both 90 and 120 degree point angle. This can be used for various operations such as milling, drilling, counter sinking, grooving, chamfering and centre-drilling. Robin Precision Products Pvt Ltd

Armature winding machine Armature (rotor) winding machine places the armature in the machine manually, and cylinder pushes it to the right position. Complete winding is automatically done & completed armature is taken out by hand. Its wire diameter range: 0.16~1.2 mm;

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Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: +91-0282-287634

Mob: 09909912010 Email: info@bloodtools.com Website:www.bloodtools.com

Products Cold forming machine Cold forming machines NedBase is relevant for a wire diameter of 10 mm and product lengths of 80 mm. This is kept running smoothly at speeds up to 240 products per minute, & allows producing fasteners (M5-M8). This offers tool protection in case of overload, variable AC speed motor etc. Nedschroef Herentals NV Herentals - Belgium Tel: +32 (0) 14 257100 Email: info@nedschroef.be Website: www.nedschroef.be

Plate bending machines Hydraulic plate bending machines of Akyapak AKBEND are produced with 3 and 4 rolls. With 2 mm- 200 mm thickness and width of 1000 mm 12000 mm sheet metal performs high quality twisting without having a difficulty. The control panel system is submitted with CNC and NC options. Akyapak Makina SanVeTic Ltd, Sti Bursa - Turkey Tel: +90-224-2807500 Email: info@akyapak.com.tr Website:www.akyapak.com.tr

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Products Tray-conveyer armature production line S2 tray-conveyer armature production line is designed for ensuring high production efficiency, consistence quality of motor armature. Each machine in the line takes armature automatically from the tray conveyer, same function machine has separated conveyer to ensure the maximum production efficiency distribution, & operates with 7’’-10.4’’ touch screen. Ningbo Nide Mechanical Equipment Co Ltd Zhenjing - China Tel: +86-574-87295682 Email: sales@nide-international.com Website: www.nide-international.com

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2D laser cutting machines ............................. 160 2D laser machines.........................................................152 3D printing systems ....................................................... 92 Accessories ..............................................127, 129 Adaptors ...........................................................................140 Adsorption dryers .........................................................169 Aerosols multi-spray ...................................................... 59 Air treatments of filters...............................................169 Airline fluids ...................................................................... 59 Aluminium linear guides ............................................158 Angle encoders ...............................................................BIC Anti-vibration mounts & pads..................................144 Application & precision component machining............................................................127, 129 Armature winding machines ....................................166 Assembly & high-temperature greases .................. 59 Automatic grinding machines .................................163 Automatic lathes ...........................................................159 Automation controllers ..............................................111 Automation ...................................................... 58, 80, 157 Back spot facing machines ............................ 135 Balancing machines .....................................................153 Balancing systems for grinding ..............................BGF Ball bearings....................................................................113 Band saw blades.............................................................. 63 Band saw machines .....................................................118 Beam drilling lines ........................................................165 Bearing extractors .........................................................121 Bearing heaters ..............................................................121 Bearings .................................................................... 22, 158 Belt grinders ...................................................................... 82 Bench grinding machines ............................................ 82 Bending machines ........................................................150 Billet shearing machines .............................................. 16 Boring machines..................................................118, 135 Boring tool systems......................................................163 Bottle-boring...................................................................135 Brine chillers....................................................................163 BTA/ejector counter boring machines ................... 24 BTA/ejector drilling machines .................................... 24 Building automation ...................................................... 80 Cable & hose carriers ..................................... 165 Cable assemblies ...........................................................167 Cable carriers .................................................................... 22 Cable conduits ................................................................. 31 Cable connectors ............................................................ 22 CAD/CAM software solutions ...................................150 Cam followers.................................................................150 Cam grinding machines ............................................... 93 Carbide ball end mills ................................................... 18 Carbide drills ..................................................................... 18 Carbide end mill tools ...................................................BC Carbide end mills .....................................................18, 67 Carbide reamers .............................................................. 18

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Carbide rods...................................................................... 43 Carbide spotting drills................................................... 18 Carbide tools.........................................................140, 155 Carbide ..............................................................................140 Cast iron cutting machines .......................................101 Casting ..............................................................................107 Centerless........................................................................... 93 Centre drills ............................................................. 44, 140 Ceramic .............................................................................183 Cermets .............................................................................183 C-frame power presses ................................................. 16 Chain oils ............................................................................ 59 Chains .................................................................................. 22 Chamfering & deburring machines .......................166 Chuck jaws......................................................................... 58 Chucks ...............................................................................140 Clamping tools .................................................................BC Cleaners ............................................................................117 CMMs .................................................................................171 CNC cutting machines .................................................. 80 CNC double-column machining centres ............... 14 CNC equipment ............................................................... 35 CNC grinding machines..............................................163 CNC guillotine shears .................................................... 68 CNC horizontal borers ................................................... 65 CNC horizontal boring machines.................... 14, 137 CNC horizontal machining centres .......................... 14 CNC horizontal milling machines ................... 14, 137 CNC horizontal turning centres................................. 14 CNC hydraulic press brakes ........................................ 68 CNC hydraulic turret punch presses......................138 CNC laser cutting machines.................................68, 80 CNC lathes ...................... 11, 49, 65, 70, 115, 146, 159 CNC machine tools .............................................127, 129 CNC machines .................... 7, 8, 15, 53, 118, 136, 180 CNC machining centres ..................................15, 20, 53 CNC multi-tasking centres ........................................... 14 CNC oxyfuel cutting machines .................................. 80 CNC plasma cutting machines................................... 80 CNC precision lathes...................................................... 61 CNC press brakes ..........................................................118 CNC punch presses ........................................................ 68 CNC small machining centers .................................... 20 CNC synchro press brakes .........................................158 CNC tap chucks & tap adaptors ..............................151 CNC tap holders & pull studs ...................................151 CNC toolings ...................................................................140 CNC tools holders & pulley studs ...........................151 CNC turning centres ........................................11, 15, 53 CNC turning machines .................................................. 93 CNC turn-mill centres .................................................... 14 CNC turret punch presses..........................................166 CNC vertical machining centres ..................14, 15, 53 CNC vertical turning lathes ......................................... 14

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Coating machines ........................................................... 80 Coating plants .................................................................. 80 Coating systems .............................................................. 80 Cold forming machines ....................................147, 167 Collet chucks........................................................... 61, 140 Collets ................................................................................140 Compact & round products ......................................169 Compressor oils ............................................................... 59 Conductors ......................................................................157 Cone pulley heavy-duty lathe machines .............165 Cone pulley light-duty lathe machines ................165 Cone pulley medium-duty lathe machines ........165 Connectors .............................................................. 22, 167 Control panels .................................................................. 31 Controlling machine tools ..........................................BIC Conventional precision lathes ................................... 70 Coolant recirculators....................................................166 Coolants ............................................................. 33, 55, 119 Coromill ........................................................................... FGF Corothread...................................................................... FGF Corrosion preventives .................................................117 Counters & power supplies ......................................... 79 Countersinks .............................................................FIC, 12 Crank pin grinding machines ..................................... 93 Cross shaft mechanical presses ...............................157 Cross shaft power presses .........................................157 Cross shaft presses .......................................................165 Crush blades ..................................................................... 69 Cutting fluids ..................................................................117 Cutting machines ............................................................ 80 Cutting oils ....................................................... 33, 55, 119 Cutting tools carbide metal working tools .........183 Cutting tools ................................29, 43, 47, 67, 69, 91, .......................................................127, 129, 149, 155, 184 CV joint machines .........................................................147 Cycle time reduction & programming software ...104 Cylindrical & internal grinding machines .............. 56 Cylindrical grinding machines .......................134, 142 Deep-hole drilling machines ........................... 24 Deep-hole drilling subcontracts................................ 24 Desktop printers .............................................................. 92 Diamond cutting tools ................................................142 Diamond lapping & polishing systems ...............BGF Diamond tools..........................................................FIC, 12 Die & mould machines ............................................. COC Die coaters ......................................................................... 69 Die forging systems .....................................................150 Die protection systems ...............................................158 Differential pressure transmitter ............................... 66 DNC system for networking CNC machines .......104 Double-column milling machines ........................ COC Double-column slideway grinders .........................139 Drawing & forming compounds .............................117 Drill chuck arbours .......................................................140

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Drill mills ...........................................................................140 Drill tools ............................................................................BC Drilling machines ..........................................................180 Drilling tools..................................... FIC, 12, 47, 91, 155 Drills ..................................................................................... 67 Drive technology............................................................BIC Drives .................................................................................111 Dust collectors ................................................................. 82 Electrical connectivity .................................... 157 Element shrink discs ....................................................150 Encoders ............................................................................. 79 End mills ..........................................................44, 140, 160 Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s files ................................................................. 44 Exhibition - Acmee .......................................................168 Exhibition - EngineeringExpo......105, 108, 120, 128 Exhibition - Tagma .......................................................162 Exposed linear encoders .............................................BIC Extruding machines .....................................................107 Facing .............................................................. 135 Factory automation........................................................ 80 Floating holders.............................................................151 Forging presses................................................................ 16 Forging rolls ....................................................................144 Form measurement........................................................ 25 Freewheel-oneway-clutches .....................................150 Friction drop hammers ................................................. 16 Friction screw presses ................................................... 16 Gantry/NC boring & milling machines ........... 49 Gas springs ........................................................................ 50 Gauges ................................................................................ 78 Gear cutting machines.............................................. COC Gear hobbing machines .............................................161 Gear milling solutions ................................................123 Geared head heavy-duty lathe machines ...........165 Glass ...................................................................................103 Gomet bearings .............................................................113 Greases ................................................................................ 59 Grinding machines ...............................82, 93, 103, 163 Grinding tools.................................................................103 Grooving & parting tools ............................................. 43 Grooving machines ......................................................135 Guillotine shears .............................................................. 68 Gun drilling machines ................................................... 24 Gun drills ....................................................................FIC, 12 Gun reaming ..................................................................... 24 Hacksaw blades & frames ................................ 63 Hammers ............................................................................ 16 Hard cut end mills .......................................................... 67 Heavy-duty CNC ............................................................152 Heavy-duty cycling bearings ....................................113 H-frame power presses................................................. 16 High-precision tool holders ........................................ 23 High-pressure hydraulic clamping systems.......BGF High-speed drill tap centres ....................................... 65 High-speed machining centres ..........................15, 53 HMIs ...................................................................................111 Holdbacks ........................................................................150 Hole-making tools .......................................................... 69 Hollow saw kits & accessories .................................... 63 Horizontal boring machines .....................................147 Horizontal boring mills ............................................. COC

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222 Horizontal machining centres .........................................COC, 7, 15, 53, 65, 147 223 Horizontal machining centres140 ................................. 224 Horizontal pipe & tube bending machines ........145 225 Horizontal turning centres ........................................147 226 HSS tools bits & cutoff blades .................................... 63 227 Hydraulic & gear oils ...................................................... 59 228 Hydraulic crimping presses .......................................163 229 Hydraulic forging hammers ......................................144 230 Hydraulic press brakes .....................68, 118, 142, 148 231 Hydraulic press machines ..........................................145 232 Hydraulic presses ..........................................................144 233 Hydraulic shearing machines .........................134, 145 234 Hydraulic surface grinding machines ...................163 235 I/O junction boxes ............................................ 66 236 Imaging & vision systems ............................................ 80 237 Incremental rolling dies..............................................109 238 Indexable tools ................................................................ 67 239 Induction heaters ..........................................................121 240 Induction motors ..........................................................111 241 Induction seals & wads ...............................................157 242 Inductive proximity switches ..................................... 31 243 Industrial control & sensing devices........................ 79 244 Industrial cooling systems .........................................163 245 Industrial grinding & cutting machines ...............107 246 Inner & outer race grinding machines.................... 93 247 Intensifier pump systems...........................................148 248 Internal thread grinding machines .......................... 93 249 Iron & steel parts ............................................................. 69 250 Iron workers ...................................................................... 68 251 ISO & milling inserts ....................................................... 67 252 ISO cylinders ...................................................................169 253 ISO turning inserts .......................................................... 67 254 Junction boxes.................................................. 66 255 Keyless transmission elements ..................... 150 256 LAMIERA-2012 Business Exhibition.............. 148 257 Large size horizontal machining centres .............180 258 Large size machining centres................................. COC 259 Laser cutting machines....................................... 68, 152 260 Laser shaping machines .............................................103 261 Laser tools .......................................................................... 81 262 Lathe chucks ..................................................................... 58 263 Lathe machines....................................................118, 134 264 Lathes ................................................................. 7, 159, 165 265 Leak-test equipment....................................................160 266 LEDs ...................................................................................... 31 267 Length gauges ................................................................BIC 268 Lens moulds ...................................................................... 69 269 Level controllers .............................................................. 79 270 Linear encoders & scales ............................................157 271 Load brake switches ...................................................... 31 272 Lubes..................................................................................119 273 Machine measurements..................................BIC 274 Machine tool accessories ................................... 77, 151 275 Machine tool protection systems ..........................BGF 276 Machine vises ................................................................BGF 277 Machining & grinding fluids .....................................117 278 Machining centres .................COC, 7, 15, 53, 65, 137, .......................................................................... 147, 161, 180 279 Magnetic modular encoders .....................................BIC 280 Manual override cylinders .........................................169

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Masonry drills ................................................................... 44 Material testing machines ........................................... 25 Measured value acquisition .......................................BIC Measurement equipment ............................................ 25 Measurement systems .................................................. 77 Measuring & monitoring relays ................................. 79 Measuring instruments ...............................................153 Mechanical & hydraulic press brakes ....................145 Mechanical shears........................................................... 68 Mechanical/hydro-mechanical section bending machines ........................................................145 Metal cutting tools ......................................................... 57 Metrology equipment ................................................... 25 Metrology instruments & solutions .......................171 Micro filters......................................................................169 Micron drills....................................................................... 69 Military circular connectors.......................................167 Milling accessories ........................................................142 Milling centres.....................................................................7 Milling cutters................................................... FIC, 12, 43 Milling grades ................................................................ FGF Milling heads ..................................................................180 Milling machines ..........................47, 91, 118, 180, BIC Milling tools......................................................69, 155, BC Mini machining centres ..............................................146 Modbus I/O junction boxes ........................................ 66 Modular connection tools .........................................134 Modular tooling systems .....................................FIC, 12 Mold components .......................................................... 69 Monitoring of grinding systems.............................BGF Motor protection circuit breakers ............................ 31 Moulding machines .....................................................107 Multi-functional tools .................................................... 43 Multi-media unions ........................................................ 50 Multiple precision switches ........................................ 31 Multi-spray aerosols ....................................................... 59 NC/CNC hydraulic press brakes .................... 138 Needle roller bearings.................................................113 Oil & coolant coolers ...................................... 163 Optical measurements .................................................. 25 Packaging solutions ....................................... 157 Packaging test equipment ........................................157 Panel air-conditioners .................................................163 Parallel & taper shank twist drills.............................. 44 PBT plastic I/O junction boxes ................................... 66 PCB drills............................................................................. 69 PCD & CBN tools............................................................183 Photoelectric sensors .................................................... 79 Pilot lights .......................................................................... 31 Piston pumps..................................................................167 Planner milling machines ..........................................118 Planning machines .......................................................152 Plano milling machines ..............................................152 Plasma cutting machines ................................... 68, 166 Plate bending machines...................................118, 167 Plugs & sockets ................................................................ 31 Pneumatic & hydraulic accessories .......................... 94 Pneumatic control panels..........................................169 Pneumatic cylinders.....................................................169 Pneumatic valves ..........................................................169 Polishing machines ........................................................ 82

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Portable radial drills .....................................................134 Positioner cylinders ......................................................169 Positioning systems .....................................................158 Power cylinders .............................................................169 Power presses.................................................................145 Power sources ................................................................125 Preci chucks.....................................................................146 Precision boring heads ...............................................160 Precision gear cutting tools .................................... COC Precision measuring instruments ............................. 78 Precision steels...............................................................103 Precision switches........................................................... 31 Precision tools ................................................................142 Precision turned components..................................167 Press brakes....................................................................... 68 Process monitoring sensors ........................................ 81 Productivity tracking systems ..................................104 Profile projectors ...........................................................157 Profilers & gantry machines ......................................147 Programmable logic controllers..............................152 Propeller hubs .................................................................. 45 Proximity sensors ............................................................ 79 Pull studs ..........................................................................140 Punching/marking & shearing lines ......................160 PVC flexible braided hoses .......................................... 94 Quick-change tapping chucks & tap adaptors .. 151 Rack rolling dies ............................................. 109 Rack-type spline rolling machines .........................109 Rail systems .....................................................................160 Reamers .....................................................FIC, 12, 44, 140 Reaming & tapping machines..................................151 Reciprocating & jig saw blades.................................. 63 Regulators & lubricators .............................................169 Rh & temperature transmitters .................................. 66 Robotic bending machines .......................................150 Robotic cutting plasma machines ..........................166 Roll forming machines ................................................145 Rolling oils .......................................................................117 Rotary dampers ............................................................... 50 Rotary encoders..............................................................BIC Rotary indexing tables ...............................................BGF Rotary joints & unions ................................................... 50 Rotary machines .................................................................7 Rotary switches ................................................................ 31 Rotary tables ...................................................................158 Rotating electrical connectors .................................157 Rotating unions ............................................................... 50 Rust preventing products .........................................117 Safety lights ...................................................... 79 Safety protection devices ............................................ 31 Screw presses .................................................................144 Sealed linear encoders .................................................BIC Self-adhesive tapes ......................................................169 Servo controlled voltage stabilisers.......................160 Servo mechanical presses..........................................148 Servo motors ........................................................111, 144 Shearing machines .............................................118, 138 Shock absorbers .............................................................. 50 Shrinking technology ..................................................153 Side lock adaptors ........................................................140 Single column vertical surface grinders ...............139

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Single limit switches ...................................................... 31 Single point braze carbide tools ............................... 63 Single precision switches ............................................. 31 Single/double-column vertical machining centres .... 65 Sinking EDMs ..................................................................183 Siphon systems ................................................................ 50 Slant & flat beds .............................................................. 65 Sleeve bearings..............................................................113 Small size ball bearings ..............................................113 Solder pastes ..................................................................157 Solenoid valves ..............................................................167 Solid carbide drill mills................................................166 Solid carbide drills .......................................................... 57 Solid carbide mills........................................................... 57 Solid carbide reamers.................................................... 57 Solid carbide special drills ........................................... 57 Solid carbide special mills ........................................... 57 Solid carbide special reamers .................................... 57 Solid carbide tools ........................................................184 Special form cutting tools ........................................... 18 Special hydraulic expansion technology ............... 58 Special induction hardening machine..................125 Special machines...........................................................147 Special purpose machines...............................152, 161 Special refrigeration equipment .............................163 Special tools ....................................................................140 Spindle nose tooling...................................................... 43 Spindle probes ................................................................. 81 Spline rolling machines ..............................................109 SPMs ..................................................................................... 24 Standard induction hardening machines............125 Standard pyramid-type plate bending machines....145 Stationary work holding............................................... 58 Super precision bearings ...........................................113 Surface & profile grinding ........................................... 56 Surface grinders............................................65, 118, 163 Surface grinding machines .............................142, 163 Swiss rotary tables ........................................................134 Switching relays............................................................... 79 Synthetic compressor lubes......................................150 Tandem press brakes ..................................... 138 Taper boring machines...............................................135

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Taps ............................................................... FIC, 12, 44, 46 Temperature controllers............................................... 79 Tensioner nuts................................................................150 Thread gauges ...............................................................146 Thread rolling machines ............................................109 Thread whirling tools ................................................. FGF Threading tools................................................................BC Thrush ball bearings ....................................................113 Timers .................................................................................. 79 Tool bits .......................................................................44, 63 Tool grinding machines ............................................... 56 Tool holders ....................................................................153 Tool holding systems .................................................... 58 Tool logistics systems ..................................................153 Tool monitoring sensors ....................................81, BGF Tool path simulators ....................................................104 Tool setting systems ...................................................... 77 Tooling systems ...............................................................BC Tool-maker microscopes ............................................157

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Tools ...................................................................................140 Touch probes...................................................................BIC Track rollers .....................................................................150 Trade show association ..............................................143 Transparent gels .............................................................. 59 Tray-conveyor armature production line ............169 Tube straightening machines ..................................158 Turbine blades ................................................................. 45 Turbine shafts ................................................................... 45 Turn mill centres ...........................................................137 Turning centres..............................................................180 Turning holders ............................................................... 43 Turning tools .............................................................69, BC Turning................................................................47, 91, BIC Turret punch presses ..................................................... 68 Twin cutter boring heads ..........................................144 Twist drills ................................................................ 44, 140 Ultra high-pressure apparatus........................ 69 Universal grinding machines....................................140 Universal quick change chucks & adaptors ........151 Universal radial drilling machines ..........................165 Used machine tools ....................................................... 10 Validation of packs ........................................ 157 Vane pumps ....................................................................167 Velocity & feed controllers .......................................... 50 Ventilators ........................................................................169 Vertical & horizontal machining centres................ 49 Vertical bodymaker machines..................................152 Vertical lathe machines ..............................................137 Vertical machining centres............................7, 65, 147 Vertical turn mill centres ............................................161 Vertical turning centres ....................................146, 147 Vertical turning lathes .................................................152 Vertical turning machines..........................................161 Vertical turret lathes ...................................................... 26 Vision sensors ................................................................... 79 VMC/HMC machines ....................................................141 VMCs .................................................................................... 93 VTLs ....................................................................................118 Water chillers .................................................. 163 Waterjet cutting systems ...........................................152 Wear parts.......................................................................... 43 Wear-resistant tools ....................................................... 69 Wire cut EDMs ................................................................183 Wire cutting EDMs ........................................................140 Wired connection............................................................ 66 Wireless receivers............................................................ 66 Wireless ............................................................................... 66 Work holding solutions .............................................BGF

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Aiema Technology Centre T: +91-44-26258731 E: info@acmee.in W: www.acmee.in

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Apex Group T:+91-124-4017138 E: mkumar@apex-group.com W: www.apex-group.co

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Autotech Machine Tools Sales & Services T: +91-20-27130091 E: sales@autotechcnc.com W: www.autotechcnc.com

Bharat Bijlee Ltd 111 T: +91-22-24306237 E: vishwajyoti.vengurlekar@bharatbijlee.com W: www.bharatbijlee.com Big Daishowa Seiki Co. Ltd T: +81-729-828277 W: www.big-daishowa.com Bikram Traders Pvt Ltd T: +91-11-23279868 E: info@btplonline.com W: www.btplonline.com

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Blaser Swisslube India Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-124-4994000 E: india@blaser.com W: www.blaser.com

Blum Novotest Gmbh T: +91-80-23185468 E: blumnovotestindia@bsnl.in W: www.blum-novotest.com

Bombay Tools Supplying Agency T: +91-22-23426495 E: info@bombaytools.com W: www.bombaytools.com

Cadem Technologies Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-26634767 E: sales@cadem.com W: www.cadem.com Carl Bechem Lubricants(India) Pvt L T: +91-80-22010800 E: info@bechemindia.com W: www.bechem.com

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Ceratizit India Pvt Ltd T: +91-33-24947146 E: info@ceratizitindia.co.in W: www.ceratizit.com

Coatec India T: +91-172-5063436 E: info@coatecindia.com W: www.coatecindia.com

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Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Cosmos Impex (India) Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-265-3927000 E: mediasupport@cosmos.in W: www.cosmos.in

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Dijet Industrial Co Ltd T: +91-22-40121231 E: ravisane@dijet.co.jp W: www.dijet.co.jp

Doosan Infracore India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-42660122 E: sandesh.kumar@doosan.com W: www.doosaninfracore.com

Durga Bearing Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-6876073 E: inquiry@durgabearings.com W: www.durgabearings.com

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EAMTM T: +00-3225341515 E: info@eamtm.com W: www.eamtm.com EFD Induction Limited T: +91-80-7820404 E: sales@efdgroup.net. W: www.efd-induction.com

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Electronica Hitech Machines Pvt Ltd 138 ,139,141 T: +91-20-30435400 E: marketing@electronicahitech.com W: www.electronicahitech.com Emuge India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-39310000 E: marketing@emugeindia.com W: www.emugeindia.com Engineering Expo T: +91-9819552270 E: engexpo@infomedia18.in W: www.engg-expo.com Ermaksan Machinery T: +91-224-2947500 E: sinan.bilgin@ermaksan.com.tr W: www.ermaksan.com.tr

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Femco India T: +91-20-40147870 E: sales@femcoindia.com W: www.femco.com.tw

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Ferrocare International T: +91-20-26830655 E: info@ferrocare.com W: www. ferrocare.com

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Forging Machinery Manufacturing Co T: +91-161-5011755 E: info@nkhammers.com W: www.nkhhammers.com

Fullton Machinery Co Ltd. T: +86-411-82767678 E: fullton@fulltontech.com W: www.fulltontech.com

G W Precision Tools India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-40431252 E: info@gwindia.in W: www.gwindia.in

Godson Bending Systems Pvt Ltd T: +91-281-2361467 E: godsonindia@hotmail.com W: www.godson-india.com

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Greenleaf Corp E: info@wexper.com W: http://www.wexper.com

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GSK CNC Equipment Co. Ltd T: +91-9886835186 E: gskwang@hotmail.com W: www.gsk.com.cn

Guhring India Private Limited T: +91-80-40322500 E: info@guhring.in W: www.guhring.in

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HAAS Automation India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-32935433 E: sales@haasindia.com W: www.HaasCNC.com

Haimer India Pvt Ltd T: +91-9890153568 E: haimer@haimer.in W: www.haimer.com

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Hangsterfer’S Labs T: +856-468-0216 W: www.hangsterfers.com

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Heidenhain Optics & Electronics (I) T: +91-44-30234000 E: info@heidenhain.in W: www.heidenhain.in Hitech (India) Private Limited T: +91-40-27260152 E: hitechconnector@gmail.com W: www.hitechconnector.com IGUS India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-39127800 E: info@igus.in W: www.igus.in IMI Machine Tools Pvt Ltd T: +91-2764-233983 E: imi@imitoolsindia.com W: www.imitoolsindia.com

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Indian Machine Tool Mfg. Association T: +91-80-66246600 E: imtma@imtma.in W: www.imtma.in

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Lico Machinery Co., Ltd. T: +886-4-2563-0950 E: sales@licomachinery.com W: www.licomachinery.com

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Nikon India Pvt Ltd T: +91-124-4688500 E: nind.Inst@nikonoa.net W: www.nikon-instruments.jp/eng/

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Indian Machine Tool Mfg. Association T: ‘+91-80-66246902 E: augustin@imtma.in W: www.imtma.in

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Macht Exim Llp. T: +91-79-40087600 E: bhavin@machtexim.com W: www.machtexim.com

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NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt Ltd. T: +91-79-22821527 E: nmtg@nmtgindia.com W: www.nmtgindia.com

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Indian Tool Manufacturers T: +91-22-25852559 E: ltmth@hathway.com W: www.indiantool.com Inventum Engineering Co Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-6730499 E: inventum@vsnl.com W: www.inventumindia.com Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd T: +91-120-3301001 E: trading@isgec.com W: www.isgec.com Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-2827-287081 E: info@jyoti.co.in W: www.jyoti.co.in Kabel Schlepp India Pvt. Ltd., T: +91-80-41158997 E: gm@kabelschlepp.in W: www.kabelschlepp.com

Maco Corporation India Pvt Ltd T: +91-33-24758371 E: rdutta@macocorporation.com W: www.macocorporation.com

NN Combined Engineering Agencies Pvt Ltd BGF T: +91-40-27844279 E: mail@nncea.com W: www.nncea.com

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MAG Industrial Automation Systems T: +91-80-40677000 E: sales-India@mag-ias.in W: www.mag-ias.in

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Marposs India Pvt Ltd T: +91-124-4735752 E: surender.sood@in.marposs.com W: www.marposs.com

Objet Ap Ltd T: +852-2174 0111 E: info@objet.com W: www.objet.com

Metrol Corporation India Branch Off T: +91-80-42105031 E: sales@metrolindia.com W: www.toolsensor.com

Omron Automation Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-80-40726400 E: in_enquiry@ap.omron.com W: www.omron-ap.com

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries India Pvt Ltd T: +91-11-41021234 E: mtdsales@mhiindia.com W: www.mhiindia.com

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Katlax Enterprises Pvt Ltd T: +91-9328197614 E: info@katlax.com W: www.katlax.com

Mitutoyo South Asia Pvt Ltd T: +91-11-26372090 E: delhi@mitutoyoindia.com W: www.mitutoyoindia.com

Korber Schleifring Gmbh T: +91-80-41554601 E: sales@schleifring.in W: www.schleifring.in

MMC Hardmetal India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-23516083 E: mmcindia@mmc.co.jp W: www.mitsubishicarbide.com

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Korloy Inc. T: +82-2-2522-3181 E: export@korloy.com W: www.korloy.com

MTE Industries Pvt Ltd T: +91-40-23777571 E: info@mteindustries.com W: www.mteindustries.com

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Larsen & Toubro Limited T: +91-22-67051093 E: smh-inp@powai.ltindia.com W: www.larsentoubro.com

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Neelkamal Agency Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-26624006 E: neelkamal_agen@dataone.in W: www.megagroup.co.in

Larsen & Toubro Limited T: +91-22-67051093 E: sm.haridas@larsentoubro.com W: www.larsentoubro.com

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Neway Cnc Equipment (Suzhou) Co.,Ltd T: +91-(281)276-7100 E: newaycnc@gmail.com W: http://www.newaycnc.com

Nucon Industries Pvt Ltd T: +91-40-23074013 E: info@nucon.net W: www.nuconintl.com

OSG India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-66304407 W: www.osg-india.com

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Parishudh Machines Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-120-3205167 E: parishudh@goindigroup.com W: www.goindigroup.com

Pinnacle Engineering Enterprise T: +91-2752-230552 E: mail@pinnaclegrinder.com W: www.pinnaclegrinder.com

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Pramet Tools India Pvt Ltd T: +91-124-4703825 E: pramet.info.in@pramet.com W: www.pramet.com

Precihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-25836780 E: info@precihole.co.in W: www.precihole.co.in

Prem Brothers T: +91-11-28117456 E: powermaster59@gmail.com W: www.powermaster-india.com

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Premier Ltd T: +91-22-61179009 E: ericadesouza@premier.co.in W: www.premier.co.in

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Sofimu Srl T: +39 02 26255 244 E: promotion.adv@ucimu.it W: www.ucimu.it

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Tussor Machine Tools Ind P Ltd T: +91-422-3200183 E: info@tussorindia.com W: www.pinachoindia.com

Progressive Engineers T: +91-22-32944289 E: info@progressiveengineers.net W: www.hangsterfers.com

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Sreelakshmi Traders T: +91-44-24343343 E: sreelakshmitraders@gmail.com W: www.sreelakshmitraders.com

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Universal Corporation T: +91-22-23422238 E: samson7@vsnl.com W: www.samson-grp.com

Quaker Chemical India Ltd T: +91-33-22822181 E: admin@quakerchemindia.com W: www.quakerchem.com

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Taegutec India Ltd T: +91-80-27839111 E: sales@taegutec-india.com W: www.taegutec-india.com

Vargus Limited T: +91-9730028248 E: vishal@vargusindia.com W: www.vargus.com

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TAGMA T: +91-22-28526876 E: mumbai@tagmaindia.org W: www.tagmaindia.org

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Vinit Engimech Pvt Ltd T: +91-281-2312091 E: vinit@balajilathe.com W: www.balajilathe.com

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Wendt India Ltd T: +91-4344-405500 E: vijayvernekar@wendtindia.com W: www.wendtgroup.com

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Werner Finley Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-23289889 E: info@wernerfinley.com W: www.wernerfinley.com

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Wexper India Ltd T: +91-124-2210020 E: rajan.vaid@wexper.com W: www.wexper.com

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Raj Petro Specialities Private Limited T: +91-44-42288900 E: francis@rajgrp.com W: www.rajgrp.com Rightvision (India) Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-120-4261026 E: lasco@rightvision.biz W: www.rightvision.biz

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Robin Precision Products Pvt Ltd. T: +91-2827-287631 E: info@bloodtools.com W: www.bloodtools.com

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S&T Engineers T: +91-422-2590810 E: sales@stengineers.com W: www.stengineers.com

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Samtec Tools & Accessories Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-32941330 E: info@samtectools.com W: www.samtectools.com

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Sandvik Coromant India T: +91-20-27104725 E: rupali.kavi@sandvik.com W: www.sandvik.coromant.com/in

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Sarabsukh Machine Tools T: +91-1871-223893 E: sarabsukhbatala@yahoo.co.in W: www.sarabsukhmachines.com

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Schunk Intec India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-41277361 E: info@in.schunk.com W: www.schunk.com

Seco Tools India Pvt Ltd

T: +91-2137-667300 E: seco.india@secotools.com W: www.secotools.com/in

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra) T: +886-2-2725-5200 E: taitra@taitra.org.tw W: www.taitra.org.tw Taiwan Takisawa Technology Co. Ltd. T: +886-3-464-3166 E: bryan@takisawa.com.tw W: www.takisawa.com.tw Takamatsu Machinery Co Ltd T: +81-76-2741403 E: h.nakagawa@takamaz.co.jp W: www.takamaz.co.jp Techtronics India Limited T: +91-124-2370555 E: info@techtronics.in W: www.techtronics.in Teknic T: +91-22-26592392 E: teknic@vsnl.com W: www.teknic.co.in The Jaws Mfg Co T: +91-20-26877842 E: jaws@jawsindia.com W: www.jawsindia.com

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YG Cutting Tools Corporation Pvt Ltd. T: +91-80-43543636 E: admin@yg1india.com W: www.yg1.co.kr

Zen Wu Zheng Sun Tool Co., Ltd. T: +886-7-352-5743 E: first@jsk-tools.com.tw W: www.jsk-tools.com.tw

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Trident Tools Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-28847191 E: abhay.jain@magicuttools.com W: www.magicut.net

Tungaloy India Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-61248888 E: info@tungaloyindia.com W: www.tungaloy.co.jp.in

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