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Editorial
The next technology leap t seems that a full-fledged global growth recovery is yet to witness substantial continuity. Especially in the light of recent gloomy forecasts for USA and parts of Europe, manufacturing sector looks headed for some turbulence in the foreseeable future. In this backdrop, the staging of EMO Hannover 2011 assumes strategic significance in terms of indicating the pace, especially for international demand for capital goods and investments thereof.
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A key theme at this year’s EMO, ‘Machine tools & more’, is in sync with the need of the hour amid rising global competition and steadily shrinking innovation cycles. Some highlights of this, which include exclusive techniques to lessen space and resource footprints of machines, reduce lifecycle costs, intelligent software support for manufacturing planning, etc promise to be value-adding. Deliberations at this forum on the latest manufacturing practices, production engineering, training & development and emerging business opportunities across the world would be quite enriching and empower one towards taking the next technology leap. Turn to ‘Event Focus’ section for a bird’s eye view of this EMO. Moving on, let’s consider the Indian automotive industry (in particular, the compact car and commercial vehicle segments) which is growing at an exponential rate in the last few years. Going by the demand drivers and healthy market prospects, the auto components manufacturing industry in the country is likely to touch $ 50 billion by 2015. According to an estimate by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India, the auto components industry will touch $ 110 billion, with export growing six-fold and production rising three-fold by the year 2020.
Editorial Advisory Board M Lokeswara Rao President, IMTMA & MD, Lokesh Machines Ltd
Vikram Sirur Vice President, IMTMA & Executive Vice Chairman, Miven Machine Tools Ltd
N K Dhand Past President, IMTMA & CMD, Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd
R Srinivasan Past President, IMTMA & MD, RAS Transformation Technologies
As quality, cost-competitiveness and consistency define the global success for the above-mentioned industry, automotive machining has a crucial role to play. Some of the key differentiators could be productivity, output volume, and automation among others for machine tool manufacturers. At the same time, impending challenges include use of light weight materials of construction, better fuel economy, increasing safety requirements and environmental commitments by the automotive industry. Easier said than done, the code to succeed in this competition will lie in value creation and delighting the customer on a sustained basis. ‘Sector Watch’ highlights some of the latest perspectives on automotive machining. Read on…
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Contents
Regular Sections
Sector Watch
Editorial......................................... 27 National News.............................. 30 World News.................................. 36 Tech Updates................................ 45 Events ......................................... 144 Product Update ........................ 148 International Products ............... 180 Product Index Eng-Expo ........... 198 Product Index............................. 202 Advertisers’ List ......................... 213
Automotive machining: Adding new dimensions to manufacturing.............. 74 sfdf
Interface Raj Singh Rathee, Managing Director, KUKA Robotics (India) Pvt Ltd ............. 80 Srivats Ram, President, ACMA and Managing Director, Wheels India Ltd ..................................... 84
Event Focus Curtain Raiser EMO Hannover 2011: Creating milestones in metalworking........................... 48
In Brief ......................................................................... 51 Organiser’s Perspective
Industry Update
Dr Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) ............ 58
Hydraulics and pneumatics: Growth opportunities galore ................................ 91 sfdf
Product Showcase ................................................. 60 Manufacturing Excellence New-age hydraulics and pneumatics: Boosting efficiency in metalworking industry ........... 96
Practical Insights Lube oil purification: Preventing machine breakdowns
Interface Rajeev Kunati, Managing Director, Salzgitter Hydraulics Pvt Ltd ............... 104 Vivek Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Hydraulics and Pneumatics Ltd........... 106
Leaders Speak Pavel Hajman, President, Asia - Pacific, SECO Tools AB 107 ...........................
Yosuke Murata, Executive Vice President, Murata Machinery Ltd 114 ...................................
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Facility Visit ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India) Pvt Ltd: Uplifting industry standards to global heights.......... 118
Factory Fundamentals Eco-friendly cleaning system reduces costs .......... 126 Five-axis machine blends power, small work zone .......... 130 Curtain Raiser Engineering Expo: Moving growth graph northwards ........................ 136
HIMTEX 2011: Providing impetus for regional development ..... 143
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National News Force Motor signs agreement with Daimler AG Under the licence agreement, Daimler AG will supply technology for the development of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) by Force Motors. The MPV will be the second product in the new passenger vehicle range being planned by Force and will be launched by the end of 2012.
A statement released by the company stated, “Daimler has licensed the technology to Force motors for an MPV. This comprehensive supply of product technology will facilitate the entry of Force Motors into the segment of passenger and goods vehicles, which is adjacent to its current product line of the Traveller light commercial vehicles.” The Germany-based Daimler AG has already licensed technology for a 2.2 litre diesel engine to Force Motors and has assisted the company in product development. Force is also a contract manufacturer of engines and axles for Mercedes-Benz India.
to17.6 Gigawatt-hours of electricity, avoiding approximately12,500 metric tonne of CO2 emissions per year, equivalent to the annual emissions of about 3,100 Indian cars. ABB will undertake the design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of the plants and will deliver the turnkey electrical and control solution within short time span of sixteen weeks. Key products to be supplied include inverters, low-voltage equipment, m e dium-v olta ge switchgea r, transformers, cables, distributed control systems, remote monitoring and auxiliary systems.
The company will display its latest generation CNC machine tools, such as the all-new range of ST CNC lathes, including Y-axis models. Also on display will be the best-selling DT-1 drill/tap centre, a wide array of new generation Haas VMCs including 50-taper, high speed and mould-making models. Alongside the CNC machines, HaasTec India will also feature a selection of Haas rotary products including the brand-new HRT160SS high-speed rotary table. Several major vendors of CAD/CAM, tooling, and work holding suppliers will also support the event with their booths.
Haas India announces HaasTEC open house in Chennai
First Indian director on the board of American Gear Manufacturers Association
The first HaasTEC India open house will be held from October 11-13, 2011, at the Chennai Trade Centre. It will be modelled on the hugely successful HaasTEC that took place
Sulaiman Jamal, Managing Director, Bevel Gears India Pvt Ltd, has become the first Indian to join the board of American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA). He was invited on the basis of his four decade experience in the gear industry. Jamal a mechanical engineer from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, is now part of ten others members Sulaiman Jamal on the Board of AGMA, all of whom represent various reputed gear manufacturing companies of the US. Established in 1916, AGMA has helped to set gearing standards in the US and over the years has extended its reach to members around the world. It includes 400 of the world’s top gearing experts from over 30 countries. Bevel Gears India Pvt Ltd is now preparing to enter the aerospace gear market to cater to the domestic and global needs of aerospace and robotics industries.
ABB to provide high efficiency solutions for solar energy applications in India The company has won orders worth 161 million to supply turnkey power and automation solutions for three photovoltaic solar power plants with a combined capacity of 11 megawatts
(MW) in India. The orders comprise two 5 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants and 1 MW photovoltaic solar power plant. When completed in October this year, the plants will have an annual generating capacity of up
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at the company’s factory and global headquarters in Oxnard, California, in March this year. According to Melita Furtado, Marketing Coordinator, Haas Automation India, “We have chosen Chennai for the inaugural HaasTEC India because we have a particularly large customer base in the area. We are only directly conducting one show in the South this year, so this will be a great opportunity for companies in the region to see the latest Haas products.”
National News ACMA launches awareness campaign on usage of genuine auto components The apex body of the automotive component manufacturers in India launched the next phase of its campaign to spread awareness on usage of genuine auto components and curb the menace of counterfeiting.
the total road accidents in India can be either directly or indirectly attributed to the use of counterfeit automotive parts. Use of counterfeits resulted in 25,400 deaths and more than 93,000 injuries in 2009,” commented Vinnie Mehta, Executive Director, ACMA.
Baumuller group inaugurates tech centre in Pune German headquartered Baumuller Group, manufacturers of innovative automation and electric drive systems has opened a new centre in Pune. The centre will offer services like installations, fitting, and relocation required for the mechanical engineering industry. Commenting
(L-R): Soumitra Bhattacharya and Vinnie Mehta
Inaugurating the campaign at Palika Bhawan with an ‘Awareness Kiosk,’ Soumitra Bhattacharya, Chairman - Committee on Consumer Affairs & Aftermarket, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), said, “While the aftermarket for auto components in India stood at ` 330 billion in 2010, a current research by ACMA estimates that fakes contribute approximately 36 per cent of the industry value. This is of great concern to the industry, and is a huge drain on the Government exchequer. In most cases, the consumer is not aware while purchasing a fake component since the packaging and finish of counterfeits closely imitates that of original products. To educate the common man on the benefits of using genuine components, ACMA intends to organise 12 road shows in the NCR region this year. We intend to conduct several such events across the country in a short time.” “The auto component counterfeiting market has been estimated at ` 122 billion with loss to government exchequer of ` 31 billion. Based on the primary research, it is estimated that around 20 per cent of
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on the occasion, Atul Dave, President, Baumuller India, said, “In the past two years Baumuller India has demonstrated superior performance and cost benefits in plastic, packaging, printing, and textile industries by commissioning automation drives, motors and system equipment. The initial focus will be to further penetrate the plastics, textile and packaging industries. In order to offer this service throughout the country and to reduce response time in case of need, Baumuller India is working closely with selected channel partners. In future, it will further intensify these partnerships in the form of a channel partner network.” “The expansion of the Baumuller engagement in India is primarily in recognition of the importance and potential of this region as a growth market of the future. The establishment of the subsidiary located in the engineering centre of Pune is an important step, both in developing the local market and in supporting global customers who are expanding their activities in Asia,” said Jochen Loy, CEO, Baumuller Group.
Cummins to set up global technology centre in Pune At an investment of around ` 337 crore, the technology centre at Pune will undertake global research and development activities of the company. Anant J Talaulicar, Chairman & Managing Director, Cummins, said, “We have a modular expansion plan for this global technology centre and it will be completed in two phases. The first phase of the centre will get operational in the next 18 months. Cummins will be investing around $ 75 million for this centre. This will cater to our global research and development projects across the world. We already have such a centre in China. But this will be bigger than China with over 2,500 engineers working here.”
Steel Strips Wheels bags prestigious contract The automotive steel wheels manufacturer has bagged contract worth $ 33 million from automobile giant BMW Germany, for supply of steel wheels for the latter’s three new car launches. The annual volume for the three new models is 265,000 steel wheels and supplies start from November 2013. Steel Strips currently has a capacity to manufacture 11.5 million car wheels from its
plants in Dappar near Chandigarh and Oragadam near Chennai and is in the process of expanding the Oragadam plant from 2.5 million wheels to 6 million per annum. It also manufactures one million truck wheels at its Jamshedpur plant.
National News Hypertherm announces ambitious plans at Weld India Hypertherm, the designer and manufacturer of advanced plasma cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as agriculture, automotive, construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, metal fabrication, pre-engineered building and railways, exhibited its products at Weld India for the second time to reinforce its ten year long commitment to the Indian customers.
With the aim to educate the visitors about the benefits of using plasma systems for metal cutting, the company showcased various cuttingedge plasma technologies. Abhinav Sood, Sales Leader, Hypertherm India, said, “The previous edition of Weld India was a positive experience for us, so we decided to exhibit again this year. The trade show allowed us to reach out to our customers and channel partners in the country, and set up face-to-face meetings with them. We also used the platform to inform visitors about our plasma systems.” At the show, the company also announced its plans to set up a full-fledged operations office in Delhi that will feature a demo and training centre. To provide customers with easy access to assistance, the company will be increasing its team of service personnel by hiring more sales, marketing and technical service staff. “With the new office, we will be able to meet the needs of our customers better. The greater staff strength will be able to maintain
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Hypertherm systems that are already in use in different parts of the country, and training sessions will equip end-users with the right technical skills. We chose to make this announcement at Weld India because many of our key channel partners and important customers attend the show,” added Sood.
Taiwan headquartered machine tool major opens office in India Far East Machinery Co Ltd (FEMCO) the manufacturer of CNC machine tools, have opened shops in India under the name of FEMCO India (Fatty Tuna India Pvt Ltd). Located in Pune the main responsibility of the Indian unit is to sell and distribute a full line of CNC machine tool including CNC horizontal turning centres, CNC vertical turning lathes, CNC horizontal boring & milling machine, CNC vertical machining centres, and CNC alloy wheel turning lathes.
` 30 crore. The company supplies its products to the passenger cars, commercial vehicle and offhighway vehicle. The greenfield facility will manufacture cold starting systems like glow plugs, grid heaters, glow plug controllers, electronic parts and allied system components. It will also be used as a base to bring in advanced product range in ignition technologies, automotive electronics and sensor technologies. Commenting on the development Jayant Dave, President, Beru India, said, “This new facility resulted due to the ever increasing demand of Beru products and the company’s strategy to create India as a strategic business entity in the AsiaPacific region especially with the growth of the regional automotive industry locally and its demand internationally,”
Fiat to make diesel engines for Maruti Suzuki FEMCO India will also provide comprehensive sales, after sales service and application support to customers in India apart from installing new machines. The company is also in the process of establishing a state-of-the art technology centre in Fulgaon, Pune where the latest machines will be exhibited. It is expected to be operational by 2012, and will include a training centre, warehouse and spare parts management.
Beru sets up manufacturing plant in Pune Beru Diesel Start Systems Pvt Ltd a joint venture between Jayant Group and Beru-Germany, has set up a new manufacturing plant in Pune for
Maruti will source diesel engines after its captive capacity has failed to meet rising domestic demand. Almost 85 per cent of the company’s popular cars sold like Swift, Ritz, DZiRE and SX4 run on diesel.
The Italian carmaker Fiat will make diesel engines for Maruti Suzuki’s cars at its Ranjangaon, Pune plant. Maruti already has a licensing pact to produce Fiat’s 1.3 multijet diesel engines at its Manesar, Haryana facility since 2007, which was initially installed on Swift and was later strapped on to DZiRE, Ritz and SX4 models.
World News DISA and Wheelabrator collaborate at GIFA 2011 in Germany DISA, a leading foundry machine manufacturer and Wheelabrator, a class surface preparation technology manufacturer exhibited together at the International trade fair for Foundry and Foundry technology GIFA 2011 in Düsseldorf. The two brands focussed on their combined manufacturing and
service strengths. DISA brought sand preparation and moulding technologies as well as core shooters to the table, while Wheelabrator presented surface finishing solutions, including the former DISA range of shot blasting solutions. The event observed a huge growth potential from the emerging economies like India, China, Russia and Brazil etc. DISA and Wheelabrator were presented as the new organisation and together showcased the advantages they offer to their customers, as well as a number of innovative new products such as the DISA MATCH 32/32 match plate moulding machine (the world’s largest match plate machine) together with the DISA 231 FAST vertical moulding machine, setting another world record in productivity by reaching up to 555 moulds/hour, the Inclined Belt continuous shotblasting solution reducing part on part contact of ventilated brake disks and the Advanced Internal Cleaning (AIC) air blast machine for internal cleaning of components, such as engine blocks.
HARTING certified for social responsibility Acknowledeging the company’s management system for its awareness and assumption of societal responsibility, the HARTING Technology Group has been certified
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by DQS - a project that is unique in Germany. “It is a great honour for us as we are the first German company to receive the certification on the awareness of our societal responsibility from DQS. We made a very conscious decision to take this step, as we would like to set a standard with regard to how companies and organisations can provide information on their societal responsibility. We regard auditing by an independent third party as an appropriate approach,” said Dietmar Harting, President and HARTING Technology Group.
(L-R): Dr Michael Pütz (HARTING), Michael Drechsel (DQS), Gisela Eickhoff (HARTING), Dietmar Harting, Heinrich Welling (HARTING), Margrit Harting, Matthias Paersch (DQS), Dr Frank Brode (HARTING), Stefan Saltenbrock (HARTING) and Günter Behnke (HARTING)
Michael Drechsel, Managing Director, DQS commented on the commitment of the Technology Group, “Once again, HARTING has taken the lead. The certification represents a key step in the direction of higher transparency with regard to the awareness of societal responsibility in German companies. I am certain that other companies will follow in the near future.”
Trumpf wins order from Volkswagen AG The Group has won an order for 50 TruLaser Cell 8030 series laser cutting machines from Volkswagen. The first phase of machines will be divided between Volkwagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, and its sites in Kassel, Germany, and Spain. These initial deliveries which form part of the order, will be delivered over a period of two years.
Volkswagen will be using the laser cutting machines in high volume production of hot formed parts for car bodies. The carmaker chose the 8030 based on its high productivity, teamed with the energy saving, fibre guided TruDisk laser. This combination is designed to drive down operating costs and minimise the cost per part. The TruLaser Cell 8030 has been developed to be integrated optimally into a high productivity environment and used flexibly for further cutting applications.
German machine tool demand rises significantly EMO is all set to capture demand in the surging G e r m a n machine tool market. Order bookings in the German machine tool industry rose by 83 per cent, in the second Gerhard Hein quarter of 2011. Domestic order bookings increased by 72 per cent, export orders by 88 per cent. Over-all the German machine tool industry’s demand more than doubled during the first six months of 2011, 103 per cent up on the preceding year’s figure. Domestic customers ordered 96 per cent more than in the previous year’s equivalent period, and foreign customers 107 per cent more.”The continuingly buoyant level of demand has ensured a magnificent mid-year result”, confirms Gerhard Hein, Head - Economics and Statistics, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association).
World News Nissan investing $ 8 billion in China The company recently announced its expansion plan for China as part of a global strategy to focus on fastergrowing emerging markets and reduce dependence on the United States. Nissan’s plan with its local partner, Dongfeng Group, calls for opening of new factories to meet surging demand and introducing 30 new models by 2015. It includes a
China-produced electric car to be sold under the low-priced Venucia brand that Nissan Motor Co is creating for the Chinese market. “China is key to our total growth,” said Carlos Ghosn, CEO, Nissan Motor Company. He further added, “The China expansion is part of an effort to expand in faster-growing markets. It includes new factories and other initiatives in Russia, Brazil, India and Southeast Asia.” The company aims to nearly double its annual sales in China to 2.3 million vehicles by 2015, up from 1.3 million last year. The Japanese automaker was a latecomer to the Chinese market but has succeeded with a wide range of offerings, from Infiniti luxury models to the cheaper Venucia brand.
Mori Seiki to sponsor WorldSkills London 2011 The event will be supported with 24 machines from Mori Seiki’s recently launched X Class range. The WorldSkills London 2011 will take place on 5–8 October, 2011 at ExCeL in London Docklands. It is the world’s largest, international skills competition, where young people from across the globe compete to become the best in their chosen skill.
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The 41st WorldSkills competition will welcome talents from over 50 countries across 45 skill categories to compete for the title of ‘WorldSkills Champion’. Around 1,000 competitors are expected from 50 nations to compete in 45 skills at the four day event. Mori Seiki is supporting this biannual Dr Masahiko Mori event for the third time, after sponsoring the WorldSkills Shizuoka 2007 in Japan and the WordSkills Calgary 2009 in Canada. Dr Masahiko Mori, President, Mori Seiki Co, said, “We are delighted and honoured to be an official supplier and sponsor for WorldSkills for the third time. We fully appreciate the importance of high skill levels and the benefits of encouraging young people to excel in their chosen field. WorldSkills London 2011 will provide a springboard for the development of vocational training worldwide, enabling many people to fulfill their ambitions for a prosperous future.”
Toyota to build new hybrid in Iwate Toyota Motor Corporation, despite the strength of the yen against the dollar, will start domestic production of a new compact hybrid vehicle, some of which will be exported overseas, by next year. The gasoline-electric vehicle, to be built at the Toyota Group’s Kanto Auto Works Ltd factory in northeastern Iwate prefecture, is one of the 11 new or upgraded hybrid models the company plans to introduce globally in the next two years. The company will invest $ 25.3
million in a new assembly-line facility to make 100,000 four-cylinder engines a year for compact cars. The company has not revealed whether the facility would be part of an existing plant or a new one. “Tohoku, as our third manufacturing centre in Japan, will be responsible for developing and assembling compact cars,” said Akio Toyoda, President, Toyota Motor Corporation. The auto maker did not specify the model name, but company officials indicated that it could be a hybrid version of the Yaris subcompact expected to debut in Europe next year, or the Prius C, which will be introduced in the US market in 2012.
Timken developing advanced power systems The Timken Company is developing an R&D centre for large wind-turbine gearbox systems, where it will develop ultra-large bearings and seals in systems that replicate the operating conditions of large multi-megawatt wind turbines. The $ 118 million Centre in Ohio, is the first of its kind in the US. The company is already active in manufacturing wind-turbine systems. Recently, it entered into a longterm collaborative agreement with China’s Xinjiang Goldwind Science
& Technology Co Ltd to develop and supply advanced wind turbine components and systems. “The groundbreaking was the first step toward improving the performance and efficiency of the mechanical power transmission systems used in the wind energy industry. Being able to simulate real-world conditions at full-scale puts us in a unique position to rapidly assess and qualify new solutions for the industry,” stated Douglas Smith, Senior Vice President-Technology and Quality, Timken Company.
World News Sukhoi signs a contract on supply of aircraft for PT Sky Aviation At the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2011, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and Indonesian regional carrier PT Sky Aviation signed the contract for the purchase of 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95B aircraft. Earlier at Le Bourget Airshow, Sukhoi
and PT Sky Aviation signed the Heads of Agreement (HOA). The order is valued at $ 379.2 million at list prices. The document was signed by Vladimir Prisyazhnyuk, President of JSC, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Krisman Tarigan, President Director, PT Sky Aviation. Under the document signed, deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2012. “PT Sky Aviation is a new airline successfully developing upcoming route network of the South East Asia market. No doubt that the operational capacity and superior performance of Sukhoi Superjet will contribute to the dynamic development of the airline route network,” noted Prisyazhnyuk. Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a 100 seat regional jet designed, developed and built by SCAC in partnership with Alenia Aeronautica. It cruises at a Maximum Operating Speed (MOS) of Mach 0.81. It takes off from a 1.731 m runway in the basic range and 2.052 m in the long range. The operating range for the basic version is 3.048 km and 4.578 km for the long range version.
Siemens wins sixth offshore wind plant order in Germany The company will deliver 80 wind turbines with a capacity of 3.6 MW and a rotor diameter of 120 m each to
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the Meerwind Süd and Meerwind Ost project, which is being planned and constructed by WindMW. The turbines are being installed over an area of 42 sq km at water depths from 22m to 26m, approximately 23km north of Helgoland Island. Siemens is responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines. In addition, the company has signed a five-year service, maintenance and warranty agreement. With a total capacity of 288 MW, the wind-power plant will supply energy for approximately 400,000 households after it is commissioned in 2013.
TECT to open machining operation in Mexico TECT Aerospace Components will be opening a new machining operation in Mexico later this year at Irapuato, Guanajuato, to consolidate work that now is assigned to numerous subcontractors. It will be the first manufacturing operation outside the US for the company, which is a
privately held company that produces closed-die forgings for a range of aerospace and power-generating applications. “TECT’s new Mexican facility will allow us to consolidate components that are spread out amongst dozens of separate subcontractors to provide more consistent service to our customers. This is also an ideal opportunity for TECT’s management
to begin operations in a foreign country, while still having close geographical proximity to the US,” stated Raymond May, Vice President and General Manager, TECT Aerospace Components. The new plant is the first of several international manufacturing opportunities. The company is considering for a regional growth strategy. The new plant in Mexico will focus initially on producing three- and four-axis machined and fabricated components for TECT Aerospace and TECT Power.
Renishaw all set to expand in multiple locations The company is to expand its capacity through a number of initiatives, following increased demand for its measurement and healthcare products. These moves include the acquisition of the soon-to-be-vacant Bosch manufacturing facility, located to the West of Cardiff, Wales, and the submission of planning applications to extend three of its existing facilities in Gloucestershire. The company has exchanged contracts to acquire the 193-acre manufacturing facility, which offers 461,000 sq ft of existing factory
space, including a 10,000 sq ft clean room facility. As the existing Bosch operations are to be relocated, the purchase will be completed by September. “This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high quality manufacturing facility in a location that has excellent transport links and a local population with skills relevant to our business,” said Sir David McMurtry, Chairman and Chief Executive, Renishaw Plc.
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Measurement system enhances product portability
Drill tool provides high speed machining
Fringe projection systems for high-precision 3D-digitising
A leading provider of portable measurement and imaging solutions FARO, has introduced the new FARO Gage, an entry-level inspection software with enhanced version of FARO Gage product line. These hardware and software improvements
TaeguTec India has launched a new insert type indexable drills DRILL@RUSH, which guarantees excellent performance and high productivity. Consisting of optimised edge geometry, innovative clamping structure, the new RUSH shows remarkable performance compared to the existing solid carbide or other conventional drills. A user-friendly clamping mechanism, including a clamping key, enables easy and convenient drill head indexing on the machine spindle. It is not only more efficient than screw clamping but also cost-effective and requires less setup time.
Steinbichler Optotechnik GmbH has released a new light fringe projection system COMET L D. The new L D represents an entry level solution for high-precision 3D digitising, based on L D-technology. The combination of an extra light weight sensor head, high accuracy and extremely fast point capturing, offers a range of new opportunities, in the field of mobile 3D digitising. With this ultraportable and easy to handle system, users are assured a high-precision 3D digitising system for a reliable quality assurance. Based on the proven COMET-technology, the new COMET L D is characterised by its reliable electronic and high quality of industrial optics. Equipped with a 2 mega pixel camera, the L D has a fixed triangulation basis, which can be used with pre-adjusted lenses. The projection lenses can be changed very quickly and easily, thus the necessary field of measurement can be adapted
will simplify users’ measurement workflow and enhance the product’s portability. The new FARO Gage, with its fresh and elegant design, is equipped with Bluetooth, solidifying its position as a portable, costeffective, 3D measurement solution for the machine shop. Further, it features new measurement software that makes daily measuring tasks easier due to its new intuitive user interface. Besides, being completely enhanced, the measurement software has also been renamed as CAM2® Gage. It features a much simpler and more intuitive user interface that makes it the ideal entry-level inspection software. It allows users to quickly measure geometric features on parts and easily report the dimensions they need to control. Once users have measured one complete part, they can then repeat the same measurements on the next part with no additional effort. Users can also add images to their inspection plan and hand it over to any operator.
Engineered for precision, the body design ensures stable performance even after repeated head indexing; the innovative design together with twisted coolant channels aid high speed machining with improved productivity. The new drill tool has other advantages as well, its PVD coated body ensures longer tool life, while polished flutes allow smooth chip evacuation and high hole accuracy. New TT9080 grade multi-layered coating and special treatment of drill heads add to the tool’s endurance. It maximises cost efficiency; a range of different diameter drill heads and various cutting-edge geometries used on the same tool body cut overall production costs. The new DRILL@RUSH is available from 10.0 to 19.9 mm diameter ranges (in 0.1 increments) while the drill body comes in 3xD, 5xD, and 8xD type.
according to the requirements in less than 5 minute. The application area of the system is seen in the quality assurance in measurement laboratories or production related areas, in the 3D digitising for a subsequent surface reverse engineering in the plastic and metal industry.
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Tech Updates Angle encoder suitable for low temperature environments
Turning centre for complex component
Material provides stability and strength
Renishaw’s new RESOLUTE ETR™ (Extended Temperature Range) encoder brings the benefits of the revolutionary RESOLUTE, fine pitch angle encoder, for hars, and lowtemperature applications. With
Tornos has launched its EvoDeco 10 10-axis CNC turning centre beneficial for small and highly complex components. The new centre is an evolution of the renowned Deco 10 sliding head turning centre, the most productive Swiss type lathe available. Basic principles such as the kinematics, 3-4 independent tool systems, attachments, tool-holders and TB Deco programming are maintained in the new EvoDeco 10, which was already available in its
HASCO, a mould making company, recommends TOOLOX33 to its clients as a better alternative to the conventional materials, 1.2311 and 1.2312, as it is a fully hardened and tempered tool steel with a hardness of 29 HRC. Its unique structure is significantly better than that of established DIN steels and comparable specialised steels. ESU properties ensure excellent polishing, etching and graining results for high-quality surfaces. Due to its low carbon content, this stress-relieved material is excellent for welding. Its low tendency to distort at a wide range of machining volumes as well as its high form stability enables the tightest possible machining tolerances. There is no need for expensive and timeconsuming stress relief annealing and re-machining such as costly grinding
operation guaranteed down to -40 °C (-40 °F) in non-condensing environments, the encoder is suited for use in demanding applications such as telescopes, scientific research, military and aerospace. With solid stainless steel scales and high vibration resistance, the ETR™ offers outstanding metrology, exceptionally high speed and excellent reliability on rotary axes. The new encoder’s modular also benefit motion system designers and non-contact format that has zero friction between the readhead and ring. This arrangement facilitates the use of a directly-mounted scale, eliminating flexible couplings from the system, and therefore provides greater dynamic performance and improved repeatability. It also assures reliability of position data by excellent dirt immunity, and its built-in separate position-checking algorithm, which actively checks every reading to ensure that any potential problem is flagged before it reaches the controller. Combined with wide setup and running tolerances, the new absolute encoder can work even in the harshest environments. The results are axes can be accelerated and decelerated faster, settle to target position more quickly and track objects with greater accuracy.
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predecessor Deco 10. This innovative turning centre takes sliding head technology to the next level with its new features. It synchronises motors on the main and sub spindles with integrated cooling. This feature provides constant torque at higher speeds and optimises cutting speeds. Additionally, the motors can accelerate from 0 to 10,000 rpm in 0.5 seconds, further improving cycle times for end users. The tool-holders and live tooling in EvoDeco 10 have been reconfigured to accommodate additional tooling & attachments that further increase productivity and operator access. In addition, it also has a Y axis at the counter-spindle to assist quick setup of tooling and electronic offset adjustment in production.
work. Finishing can therefore be carried out with just one clamping process. TOOLOX33 is available as a standard plate in the proven HASCO qualities and tolerances P1100 and K20; special dimensions can be supplied on request at short notice. This new TOOLOX33 provides metallurgical benefits in the standardised HASCO plate sizes, which represent great value for money.
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Creating milestones in metalworking Backed by the repute of Germany as the manufacturing capital of the world, EMO Hannover has evolved to become the definitve platform to showcase a wide spectrum of the machine tool industry. Swapnil Pillai
Concurrent events at a glance
Special Youth Show on Mechanical Engineering - Job with Power: September 19-24, 2011. Special Show: Milestones in cost-effective Titanium Component Production: September 19-24, 2011. International EMO-Conference: Sustainable Manufacturing: September 20 and 21, 2011. Seminar: EMO Focus on Russia: September 21, 2011. Conference: New HighPrecision Micro-Machining Technologies - Integ-Micro Project: September 22, 2011. Conference: New Manufacturing Technologies in the Aerospace Industry: September 22 and 23, 2011.
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or six days, beginning from September 19, 2011, the city of Hannover, Germany, will transform into a playground for the finest minds in the metalworking industry. With representations from across continents, the event will provide a holistic insight into the best & latest manufacturing techniques, training & development, business opportunities and much more. The foremost names in the manufacturing industry will leverage on this opportunity to showcase their strength and solutions for this fast evolving industry. For decision makers, the event will bring forth a profusion of options to invest in.
The legacy The one of its kind event, which was founded in 1975, draws a record number
of international visitors and exhibitors. EMO takes place every alternate year, twice consecutively in Hannover, and once in Milan. The previous event held at Hannover in 2007 drew around 166,500 professionals from over 80 countries. Nearly all machine tool producing nations exhibited their wares at the event. The main focus of show is on cutting and forming machine tools, manufacturing systems, precision tools, measurement technology, automated material flow, control and drive engineering and accessories. According to Dr Detlev Elsinghorst, General Commissioner, EMO Hannover, “The event is the marketplace where innovative supply meets sophisticated demand. As the leading global trade show, it particularly serves to address new trends in the industry. Forward-looking solutions are the name of the game at EMO Hannover.�
Curtain Raiser A majority of visitors at the event are decision makers involved in purchase decision-making within their company. “EMO Hannover excels in terms of its international scope and appeal, the comprehensive range of products and services on offer, its role as an innovation driver and the high calibre of its visitors and exhibitors. A single visit gives them a complete overview. They meet all important players in the industry at one time and place, and can directly compare what relevant competitors have to offer. Our visitor survey shows that four-fifths of all EMO visitors played a major role in their companies’ purchasing decisions. For non-German visitors, this group accounts for as much as 86 per cent. As a result, a total order volume of over € 4 billion was generated at EMO Hannover 2007,” says Dr Elsinghorst.
The ‘More than machine tools’ motto In sync with this year’s motto of ‘Machine
Relations between India’s industrial sector and the German vendors have been first-class for many years now. Germany is the second most important supplier of machine tools to India.
Dr Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) tools & more’, the show will offer exclusive techniques to reduce space and resource footprints of machines, minimise lifecycle costs, intelligent software support for manufacturing planning and much more. Dr Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), informs, “An investment decision will focus on finding a maximally intelligent technical solution. Users will buy a new machine only if it promises to deliver more efficiency and quality at an attractive price. However, at present, this no longer suffices as a decision-taking criterion for a machine. Infact, it is the additional
benefits that determine a purchase because they reduce the costs involved over a machine’s lifecycle, by means of product-related services. For example, financing solutions, solutions conducive to sustainable production and much more. All these will be showcased by exhibitors at EMO Hannover 2011 under the motto ‘More than machine tools.” Companies offering services like project planning, process optimisation and training will have significant competitive advantage. The event will also be supplemented by an enriching programmes of supporting events like conference on sustainable manufacturing, new manufacturing
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Curtain Raiser technologies in the aerospace industry, special event focussing on the youth, milestone achieved in cost-effective titanium component production and a conference focussing on new high-precision micro-machining technologies. These will be held parallel to the exhibition during September 19-24, 2011.
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accompanying events, EMO Hannover will provide some special attractions for various customer groups. Addressing the aviation sector, for example, there will be a two-day conference with the theme ‘New production technologies in the aerospace sector,’ which will give indepth insights into aircraft manufacturing. This will be accompanied by a special show entitled ‘Milestones in cost-efficient titanium component production.’ In connection with the issue of energy-efficiency, there will be a twoday international EMO Congress on the theme of ‘sustainable production.’ On a complementary special stand, more than 20 firms from Germany, Switzerland and Finland will be showcasing their solutions for saving energy in the manufacturing process. The automotive and medical technology customer groupings, finally, will find numerous vendors with solutions that meet their specific manufacturing challenges. Goals
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With steadily growing international competition and increasingly short innovation cycles, EMO Hannover has become the prime location to unveil new technology, products and services along with trends for the coming years. The comprehensive range of products and services will be featured on over 174,243 sq m of net exhibition space, on a gross area of 285,000 sq m. About 2,000 exhibitors from across the globe are expected to showcase their latest technologies. The machines will be systematically displayed in categories to make it easy for visitors to find exactly what they are looking for. Streamlining and combining individual processes, such as separating, turning, drilling, milling, grinding, gear cutting and forming, will be supplemented by smart solutions for improvements in the process chain. Depending on manufacturing requirements, the process chain varies from customer to customer, and the current edition will offer something for everyone. Dr Schäfer states, “With its
Top ten exhibiting countries at EMO 2011:
About 2,000 exhibitors from across the globe are expected to showcase their latest technologies at EMO 2011
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include the use of new materials in the automotive industry, for saving fuel or developing new drive technologies. Medical technology, in turn, poses stringent requirements for the precision and surface quality of the machining involved, the increased manufacturing of miniaturised components, and the micro-structuring or coating of biocompatible surfaces.”
The India connection The previous edition of the event witnessed around 3,700 visitors from India, which was the biggest delegation from outside Europe. With rising domestic demand for machine tools, this year’s edition is bound to witness an even higher number of delegates from the country. On the exhibitor’s front, around 27 companies from India are expected to showcase their products. Commenting on the Indo-German manufacturing ties, Dr Schafer comments, “I am confident that the German machine tool industry is a valuable partner to Indian companies with regard to upgrading and modernising their industrial operations. The relationship between India’s industrial sector and German vendors has been going strong for many years. Germany is the second most important supplier of machine tools to India, only after Japan. Also, India ranks sixth among our most important export markets. In the first quarter of this year, deliveries continued to develop very well, with a plus of 55 per cent. The VDW participates in trade fairs in India and organises technology symposia, to showcase our sector’s performance capabilities to Indian customers and expand the partnership further.” The much-awaited event with new interactive sessions focussing on the future and present need, more international participation and exciting live demonstration of machining power will set the trend for the next technology leap. This will prove to be an opportunity to experience, more of machine tools.
In brief EMO Hannover turns tech savvy Visitors to this year’s EMO, in Hannover, Germany for the first time will be able to access the full exhibitor, product and programme directory in a
and modified by the Fraunhofer IPT to suit the milling process, complete with a new control system. The 3-axis micro milling machine is equipped with linear motor technology throughout and has two high-frequency spindles. A solid granite bed and highly rigid guide elements ensure a high degree of static and dynamic rigidity.
Next generation tool management software format suitable for mobile phones and similar devices. Highlights include bus tracking for easy movement between the halls, the ‘Locate’ and ‘Near me’ functions, and synchronisation of bookmarked items with the www.emohannover.de website. A function for sharing and connecting to LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube rounds off the new tool. The website www.emo2go.de is available free of charge at the exhibition centre to all web-enabled devices over WLAN (connect to the SSID:Wififairgrounds, and deactivate automatic registration). This app contains the entire EMO database for offline use, so it is recommended that it is downloaded via WLAN before setting off for the show.
Large machining centre for small components The Fraunhofer IPT and Schmoll will present their new micro milling machine, which will be able to machine as many workpieces as possible in
a single operation and is especially beneficial for the watch-making industry. It provides high precision structures micro-milled in the largest possible machining space. The new micro milling machine by the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT and Schmoll Maschinen GmbH, is based on Schmoll’s modular machine concept
SORALUCE to launch its milling-boring centre SORALUCE will be launching new SORALUCE FXR floor type millingboring centre. It offers high versatility and productivity for large component machining. The FXR milling boring centre is a multi-purpose milling and boring machine. Its rigid and stable design provides the highest precision and productivity benefits while
EMO 2011 will be the place for CIMSOURCE Software to launch ToolPal, the advanced tool management software for small and medium
enterprises. From cloud computing to RFID technology, ToolPal features all future technologies of next generation tool management for an attractive price. The extensive tool kits, complete tool carts as well as single tool assemblies of the ToolPal can be localised and identified anytime.
machining large components. The modular design of the machine offers remarkable versatility and can be equipped with a high range of optional accessories, enabling the machine to be adapted to customer’s needs with high efficiency and precision.
ROEMHELD Group to showcase multiple products
Hass Automation to launch its latest technology
Showcasing numerous innovations, the companies of the ROEMHELD Group will be exhibiting together at the EMO. Alongwith innovative and modular automation solutions for workpiece machining from just a single batch upwards, they will be exhibiting numerous innovations, including a product line of oil-free electric clamping tools and a series of energy-efficient hydraulic power units
The leading American machine tool major will showcase its latest technologies at the event. The
with intelligent control and energysaving intermittent cycling. Römheld GmbH, Hilma-Römheld GmbH and Stark GmbH will exhibit together.
company’s booth at the exhibition will feature several new-generation Haas machines, including the dual-spindle DS-30Y CNC turning centre. Alongside will be two Haas lathes that are yet to be displayed in Europe - the ST-10 and ST-40. Also, the DT-1 drill tap machine and several examples of the latestgeneration vertical machining centres will be on display at the event.
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In brief Renishaw announces more new products
designed for subcontract users requiring high productivity hole drilling with fast
Renishaw has announced new products that will be demonstrated at the EMO Hannover 2011. These include touch probes and software systems that will aid process control on CNC machine tools and a new surface finish measurement probe for CMMs. These new metrology products, including a
radical new alternative to traditional dedicated gauging, a new range of additive manufacturing technologies and a 5-axis probe for CMMs, will be demonstrated alongside other significant products already announced.
New milling centre from SORALUCE The company’s new TR milling centre, which will be presented at the EMO Hannover 2011, stands out for its long-lasting high precision machining. The TR milling centre is a bed type configuration milling machine distinguished by its optimum stiffness,
vibration absorption and complete mechanical stability. It is the ideal machine for high precision mould and die manufacturers and medium size workpiece subcontractors. The machine is able to support workpiece load of up to 16, 500 kg, being a heavy machine among the range of bed type milling centres in the market.
Mollart to launch deep hole drilling machine Mollart Engineering is all set to launch its latest heavy duty HD1-1500 BTA deep hole drilling machine especially
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operation, configuration and diagnostics of the entire system, and in particular all the axes and CNC channels.
Victor CNC innovative machine tools
changeover from part to part. The machine incorporates a quick-change component clamping system based on a hydraulic vee block clamping system and uses high performance drilling to produce holes up to 80 mm diameter by 1,500 mm deep at high penetration rates powered by a 42 kW motor. The new HD1-1500 BTA is powered by a 42 kW motor, the speed of the drill head is fully programmable between 100 and 2,600 revs/min with a developed thrust of 37.7 kN.
Quick-start automation package for CNC machines B&R will be presenting their standardised system modules for CNC machines, which results profit from numerous functions found on CNC machines. With hardware components, all necessary software
functions and simulation options, the new CNC standard package makes it possible to shorten development times and quickly implement automation processes. Through the complete integration of CNC, PLC and motion control in one controller, the new solution combines superior dynamics with high level of precision for process movements and ensures optimum machine throughput as well as increased quality. The modules are designed to provide all important functions for CNC processing machines, ensuring users to take advantage of all basic functions for
Victor Taichung will be exhibiting a wide range of its high-quality, cost effective machine tools at the EMO Hannover 2011 exhibition. In addition to its innovative VT-V560 CNC lathe, the company will be demonstrating their advanced Vc-H400 and Vc-A130 machining centres. Apart from this, Taichung will also be showcasing two highly productive new machine tools. The company will be demonstrating the Vturn X200, a multi-tasking CNC lathe, which provides users extremely efficient 4/5-axis machining in one setup.
New machine tools from Hwacheon Korea’s leading CNC machine tools manufacturer, Hwacheon Machine Tool Company, is launching several new machines at EMO 2011, which were not previously launched in Europe. The company is planning to demonstrate total of 10 machines at the event. The company will be showcasing Hi-Tech 850L MC a
long bed heavy duty CNC turning centre, Hi-Tech 450A MC, a slant bed driven tool turning centre and new VT-650 MC, which has a maximum turning diameter of 800 mm, turning length of 750 mm, spindle speeds up to 2000 rpm and main drive motor of 40 HP.
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In brief Mapal connection system for fast milling head changes Mapal is demonstrating its new Complete Fitting System (CFS) connection on the show, which ensures quick and easy changing of the milling heads and high repetition accuracy. The holder is composed of
steel; the wear part is mostly made of carbide metal, making it possible to save significant quantities of carbide metal. The new connection is said to guarantee concentricity of 5 micrometers or less. Tool holders with the system can apparently be used as the first system for milling, drilling and reaming.
more cost-efficiency and increased productivity.
Doosan to exhibit 20 new machine tools South Korean machine tool leader Doosan Infracore has announced its line-up for this editions’ EMO event in Hannover. Exhibiting from its 1,500 sq m stand, the company will be exhibiting 20 new machine tools such as 5-axis machines, large vertical machines, lathes, mill - turn, etc at the event. Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, will be attending the exhibition.
Minimaster with replaceable fluted inserts as well as Square 6™-04, a supplement to the product range of square shoulder milling cutters Square 6™ with six cutting edges, for
Delcam to launch new machining options in PowerMILL at EMO The company will launch the 2012 version of its PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining
at the EMO Hannover 2011. The new release will include a number of new strategies, together with more general enhancements to make programming faster and machining more efficient with the best-possible surface finish. The new release will have the option flowline machining.
Seco Tools underlining its capacity in metal cutting The leading tool manufacturer Seco tools, will be presenting at EMO 2011 tool solutions for specific components in the industrial segments general machining, automotive, aerospace, power generation and medical industry. Among others, the company will demonstrate further developments of the unique, patented coating technology Duratomic®, first time to the general public. It provides considerable higher tool life and increases productivity. Furthermore, the company presents the versatile and flexible Minimaster Plus, the further development and next generation of
but delivering a massive 40,400 Nm of torque. The maximum turning envelope on components is up to 2.5 m diameter by 2 m high.
The stand will also have two new 5-axis machines. These include the new DNM 350 5AX ‘entry-level’ 5-axis machine (15kW/ 12,000 rpm spindle) and the larger VC 630 5AX with its integrated workpiece pallet changer.
Citizen to showcase its latest turn mill centre Citizen M32 a turn mill centre from the Citizen and Miyano camps under the ‘Innovation’ banner of Citizen Machinery Miyano Co will be showcased at EMO Hannover 2011. It
Hankook to showcase its latest technology Hankook, machine tool manufacturer will be showcasing its latest VTC-200E elevating cross rail turning and boring machine from sole UK distributor T W Ward CNC Machinery Ltd at EMO Hannover 2011. The new machine provides a heavy-duty machining platform weighing 45 tonne and will be able to process components
weighing up to 12 tonnes on the machine’s 2 m table. The table is powered by a 55 kW, 2 speed motor programmable up to 200 revs/min
is the first-ever sliding head capacity option of 35 mm bar size on the fourth generation of top-of-the-range CNC sliding head turn-mill centre. The significance of the new M32 machine in VIII specification is an added benefit of the third Y-axis cross traverse applied to the back toolpost and an additional B-axis with rotary tools on the gang tool post.
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Organiser’s Perspective
“EMO Hannover 2011 will be a precise indicator of future trends in international demand for capital goods” EMO, reckoned as the ‘Mecca of metalworking’, returns to Hannover, Germany, after four years, with the promise of an unequalled display of products and services across all production areas. To gauge the pulse of the world’s biggest international meeting point for production technology, Manas R Bastia caught up with Dr Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), entrusted with the organisation of EMO Hannover 2011. Excerpts of the e-interview…
Q Where does Germany stand
currently in the global market share of metalworking products and machinery? The German machine tool industry is doing very well at the moment. In the year’s first half, orders have more than doubled. The order backlog, at 9.7 months, is at its highest in several years, and capacities are being almost fully utilised, at nearly 95 per cent. On an international comparison, the order booking figures are available solely for the first quarter. Machine tool orders as a whole have risen 76 per cent. Besides Germany, only the US machine tool industry is recording a similar jump in orders.
Q What are some of the
highlights of EMO Hannover 2011? EMO Hannover 2011 is the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking sector. In comparison to other fairs, an
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event of this stature excels in terms of its size, its internationality, the comprehensive range of products on show, degree of innovation, and the high quality of its visitors. The principal focusses of EMO Hannover in terms of exhibits include metal-cutting, forming machine tools, production systems, high-precision tools, metrological equipment & quality assurance, automated material flows, CAx technologies, drive & control systems, and plus accessories.
Q How much bigger is it going
to be over its previous edition? Currently, about 2,000 exhibitors from 38 countries have registered for EMO Hannover. This is slightly below the final figure for the previous event. We are, however, optimistic that the number of exhibitors will have shown a further increase by the time EMO opens on September 19, 2011.
Q What sorts of new products
& technologies will the visitors expect to see at EMO Hannover 2011? International trade visitors to EMO will find intelligent solutions for products and processes. This subsumes, for example, sustainable manufacturing geared for energy-efficient, resourceeconomical production, such as high-performance machines and processes designed to increase productivity, eg, HPC, process integration or hybrid processes. Manufacturing equipment are increasingly being offered on a modularised basis, offering harmonised configuration options from the basic machine to a highly productive system. Finally, we are witnessing a trend towards intelligent, customised automation of machine tools, for example, by integrating robots.
Organiser’s Perspective Q What specific measures have
been taken to ensure the international character of this show? VDW, as the organiser of EMO Hannover, has marketed the event worldwide well in advance. We have held more than 60 press conferences across the globe, and drawn the attention of our potential visitors to the fair with numerous direct mailings. Also, we have placed advertisements for the fair in 185 trade magazines in about 40 countries and diverse continents, and created the relevant website in nine languages, & much more. Furthermore, we have motivated international exhibitors to invite their own customers to EMO, since experience has repeatedly shown that most visitors attend the fair in response to invitations from exhibitors.
Q What are your projections of
the business transactions that will result from this show? We cannot forecast any specific figure at this stage. But we know that numerous deals are closed at EMO Hannover. At the previous event in 2007, contracts worth about € 4 billion were signed. Post-fair business was also very good, with orders in the fourth quarter of 2007 being the highest in the entire last economic upturn.
Q Tell us about the important
issues, strategies, etc that will be discussed at EMO Hannover 2011. EMO Hannover 2011 will be the first international event after the recent turbulences in the financial markets, with investment decisionmakers from all over the world set to attend. Accordingly, it will be a precise indicator of future trends in international demand for capital
goods. In the technical context, it will demonstrate the issues of the future in terms of production engineering, since at this premier-quality innovation forum, all exhibitors are keen to showcase their new capabilities.
Q Your message for the
Indian participants at EMO Hannover 2011... India’s industrial sector is very active on the international stage. Indian customers know that at EMO in Hannover, they will find the best possible information on new production solutions from all over the world. Here, they can draw comparisons and know that nowhere else they will find such well-informed audience to talk to as at EMO Hannover. Unsurprisingly then, Indians constituted the largest visitor group from outside Europe at the previous EMO. We hope that this will hold true for this year’s event as well.
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Product Showcase This section gives information about an array of products to be showcased at EMO Hannover 2011
CNC lathe Abhijat Equipments offers 2 axis CNC lathe with linear tooling. The machine has high productivity and accuracies of a CNC lathe. It can be hydraulically operated and collet chucking arrangement is also available. The standard A-42 collets of automatic lathe can be used for bar holding. These collets are easily available in the market. The 42 mm hollow spindle of the machine allows bar feeding up to 42 mm. The tool plate is replaceable for different types of jobs & this result in saving of set up time. The design of 600 slant bed restricts floor space of machine to 1.8 sq m. The head stock of machine is equipped with fins for heat dissipation. For both X & Z axis the L.M guide ways with C-3 class ball screws are used. Abhijat Equipments Pvt Ltd Satara - Maharashtra Tel: 02162-250 196, Fax: 02162-250 596 Mob: 098601 29600 Email: sales@abhijatequipments.com
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CNC lathe Ace Designers offers CLASSIC MC CNC lathe. This is a four-axis CNC lathe (X, Z, Y and C axes) with 30o slant bed. X and Y axes are hardened and ground cast iron guideways, while Z axis is hardened and ground guide strip. It has servo turret from Duplomatic with hydraulic clamp and de-clamp with single servo motor for indexing and rotary tool drive. Turret can be clamped and declamped during movement and hence the cycle time can be reduced. All axes motors are of 22-Nm capacity. This lathe is suitable for components where milling and drilling is required above or below the centre line of the component (but parallel to the centre line). X-axis slide is at 60o therefore, the chip-flow is better. Ace Designers Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2218 6700, Fax: 080-2218 6723 Email: acesales@acemicromatic.com
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CNC endworking machine ARLA Maschinentechnik offers CNC endworking machine. It is based on a solid frame with 1 or 2 precise machining units including a unique concentric workholding technology. Thus, this machine works like 2 separate CNC lathes operating independently for each side. The principal difference is that this concept comprises a fixed workpiece and revolving tools. All machining units are directly driven by servo motors and are stiff, powerful, and designed for high torques. In order
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to realise several machining steps, the units are built with integrated motor spindles, which is optionally available with tool changing systems or integrated facing equipments for contour machining. It performs various operations such as centre boring, facing, chamfering, beveling, threading, turning, grooving and tapping. It finds applications in oil, gas, ship, automotive, and pipe industries. ARLA Maschinentechnik GmbH Wipperfuerth -Germany
Tel: +49 2267 6585/0, Fax: +49 2267 6585/70 Email: info@arla.de
Hall 17 70 Stand D
Vertical machining centre Bharat Fritz Werner offers vertical machining centre Chakra series model BMV60TC24. It is equipped with the Siemens 828D CNC system. It finds applications in aerospace, automobile, general engineering and power generation. It has undergone more than 300 stringent checks. It is equipped with THK linear motion guide-ways, Tsubaki ball-screws, DETA automatic tool changers and bearings. It is built on a heavily ribbed thermosymmetrically designed cast iron structure. It maintains consistent accuracy over a long period across varied shop floor conditions because of the double cycle stress reliving process. The machine comes mounted with a BFW spindle. Belt driven and integral spindle options are also available. Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-3982 1100, Fax: 080-2839 4816 Email: bfwmarketing@bfw.co.in
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High speed steel tap Forbes offers high speed steel tap. The high speed steel tap is made of first class steel in various grades such as M2, M35 and M42. The surface is coated and treated to suit various applications. These applications are broadly divided into hand taps and machine taps categories. It is even offered in a range to cover almost all the thread forms and sizes. It is available in a variety such as short machine taps, serial form taps, spiral point taps, spiral flute taps, long shank machine taps, nib taps and custom made taps. Forbes & Co Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2847 1861, Fax: 022-2847 3191 Email: totemtools@gmail.com
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Product Showcase Turret lathe Abhijat Equipments offers turret lathe. This is a mechanical lathe having collet holding arrangement. They are operated mechanically and pneumatically. The machine provides a six station turret to hold 6 types of tools. The additional tools can be placed on cross or vertical slides. The basic models available are up to 42 mm collets capacity. The salient features are robust, spacious, and simple in operation, perfect mechanical alignments and lesser number of parts. The machine is provided with programmable logic controller and as well as a low cost CNC controller. It is also provided with frequency drive to main spindle so that variable spindle speeds can be attained. Cross slide, vertical slides, six station turret, collet chucking system are the standard accessories provided. Bar feeder, tool holders for slide and turret, chuck, counter shaft drive and micro piece counter are the extra equipments provided with it. Abhijat Equipments Pvt Ltd Satara - Maharashtra Tel: 02162-250 196, Fax: 02162-250 596 Email: sales@abhijatequipments.com
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Turning centre Ace Designers offers Vantage series turning centre. It combines power, rigidity and productivity. These are high precision CNC turning centre with C and Y axes capability to cater to a variety of machining needs like milling, drilling, tapping and front/ back-end turning applications in a single setup which increases the machine capability significantly. All the stations are capable of driving milling, drilling or tapping head attachments. For the live tooling to be effective, the spindle provides precise circular orientation of the workpiece and during live tool operations, the spindle is locked by a powerful brake which disengages while turning and indexing. The spindle is designed for heavy duty cutting. Power up series motor is offered for increased torque at a lower spindle rpm. The X axis stoke is 300 mm and Z axis stroke is 800 mm. The spindle node is of A2-8 and the spindle speed is 3500 rpm. Ace Designers Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2218 6700, Fax: 080-2218 6723 Email: acesales@acemicromatic.com
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Concentric clamping system ARLA Maschinentechnik offers concentric clamping system which is based on a concentric mechanical system. The clamping units are very stiff in vertical and horizontal position. The actuation is either manual (for smaller units), pneumatic, or hydraulic. The jaw sets are changeable in order to realise the same centreline. Thus, there is no readjustment necessary while changing the size of the workpiece. The clamping time
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is very short; the clamping forces are high to clamp the pieces firmly in a manner that the surface is not damaged. The maximum outer dimension ranges from 10 to 425 mm. The clamping system is used as part of general machine tools or as integrated units in manufacturing lines and special machines. It also finds applications in assembly lines (eg screw connections of hydraulic cylinders). ARLA Maschinentechnik GmbH Wipperfuerth - Germany Tel: +49 2267 6585/0, Fax: +49 2267 6585/70 Email: info@arla.de
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Bimetal bandsaw blade Bipico offers bimetal bandsaw blade. These are made out of European raw materials in the modern CNC plant with German technology. The company offers bimetal bandsaw blade in three grades Silver Matrix II; Gold M42; and Platinum M51. The Silver Matrix II bimetal bandsaw is manufactured from 8 per cent cobalt HSS edge material electro beam welded to high quality spring steel backing material. The superior properties of tooth cutting edge with controlled tungsten and carbon content offers good result for cutting high vibration sawing. Gold M42 bandsaw is manufactured with HSS M42 edge materials having good wear resistance characteristic electro beam welded to special BIPICO spring steel backing material having excellent fatigue life. Platinum M51 bandsaw is manufactured from HSS M51 (10 per cent cobalt) edge material electro beam welded to specially designed BIPICO spring steel backing material. This blade has excellent wear and red hot resistance due to higher percentage of tungsten and cobalt. Bipico Industries (Tools) Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2200 0747/3881, Fax: 022-2200 1631 Email: bipico@vsnl.com
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Milling cutter Gaurav Engineers offers milling cutter. The maximum milling cutter diameter is up to 550 mm. The full & half side of the face cutters are available. Fix pocket cutters are offered to suit insert as per one’s requirement. The cutter provides right hand/left hand cutting for maximum utilisation of insert. The milling cutter is programmed with Esprit Cam for precision. This cutter is designed and manufactured with ISO Inserts. Due to high technology milling cutters can be designed with face and outer dimension run out ranges within 02 to 10 microns. Gaurav Engineers Aurangabad - Maharashtra Tel: 0240-255 4355 Email: vijayaghao@gauravengineers.com
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Product Showcase Rotary burr
Precision deburring machine
Forbes offers rotary burr. It is mainly made of tungsten carbide and is designed and manufactured to be used in severe condition like on tough & hardened steels. The types of hardened steel on which it can be used are nimonic steel, stainless steel, satellite and hard bronze. The burr has positive cutting edges which enables faster and precise cut. It is intensively used in die casting workshop, foundries and forge shops. It is available in 3mm, 6mm and 8 mm shank in cylindrical with end cut, cylindrical with radius cut, ball shape, oval shape, tree shape with radius end and tree shape with pointed end. It is also available in flame shape, cone with radius end, cone shape and RIM shape in standard cut, supreme cut, deluxe cut, chip breaker and aluma cut.
Grind Master offers conveyorised precision deburring machine for sintered parts like stator, rotor, cover plate, distribution plate of common rail pump, fuel injection parts and valve plates of compressors. The machine deburrs the flat faces with holes and grooves, removes sharp edges and creates micro radius. The machine consists of two precision deburring heads as well. It is provided with sophisticated features like auto wheel wear compensation and digital read out for job setting. The loading / unloading and reversing system as well is offered as an option. The complicated parts with smallest holes can be processed to highest deburring standards. It is designed for wet deburring with complete enclosure. Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd
Forbes & Co Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2847 1861, Fax: 022-2847 3191 Email: totemtools@gmail.com
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Aurangabad - Maharashtra Tel: 0240-237 6262, Fax: 0240-237 6205 Email: sales@grindmaster.co.in
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Reamer Special boring bar Gaurav Engineers offers special boring bar. The boring are with tapers ISO 50 / BT 30/40/50 HSK and Capto tapers. These boring bars are dynamically balanced and are designed in a manner that the cycle time can be reduced and productivity be enhanced. Usually the boring bars are employed on conventional lathes, CNCs and special purpose machines. These are designed with high precision which offers easy & effective performance. Gaurav Engineers Aurangabad - Maharashtra Tel: 0240-255 4355 Email: vijayaghao@gauravengineers.com
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WEILER Werkzeugmaschinen offers precision lathe Praktikant VC. It has a direct drive without a gearbox. All relevant safety aspects have been taken into account to prevent risk during the operation. It has digital readouts which may be installed for total control of the production process and is user-frinedly. With this, direct selection of cutting speed is possible. The full range of speed limitation and active monitoring of tool position and main drive is also possible. It also provides information on the positions of the three axes for carriage, cross slide and top slide. It also allows storage of nine tools.
Emskiachen - Germany Tel: +49-9101-70 50, Fax: +49-9101-705 122 Email: info@weiler.de
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J N Tools Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-2711 1748, Mob: 094220 58111 Emailjntools@dataone.in
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Cutting tool
Precision lathe
Weiler Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH
J N Tools offers variety of carbide tipped reamers. These reduce tool costs and increases production. It is offered in various types of reamers: helical flutes with helix angle of 8ยบ to 10ยบ, straight flutes, shell reamers, through coolant hole reamer above diameters 15 mm, brake parts bearings, hand reamers, chucking reamers and gun reamers above diameters 15 mm & length 600 mm. These reamers are manufactured as per IS or DIN standards with their respective shanks.
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Hittco Tools offers high-performance cutting tools, both in high-speed steel (HSS) and solid carbide. Tools available in HSS series include twist drills including step, sub-land drills in grades M-2, M-35 & M-42, centre drills and hand/machine taps. Solid carbide tools include end mills. The product line also includes highperformance drills, through-coolant drills, reamers, step drills and special tools. All tools are offered as per India and international standards. Tools are designed keeping in view specific requirements of customers in the selection of tool material, profile, geometry and dimensions to suit specific application needs. These tools find applications in automotive, heavy engineering, aircraft & aerospace and die & mould industries. Hittco Tools Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2839 4327, Fax: 080-2839 4049 Email: sales@hittco.com
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Product Showcase Belt polishing machine Grind Master offers belt polishing machine. It is very easy to set and operate and is used extensively for handrails, staircase railing handles and furniture where need arises to polish straight as well as bent tubes. The consistent high quality finish is maintained on straight portion as well as bent portion and radius of tubular parts. The part to be polished is passed through the machine manually. Two abrasive belts revolve around the part thereby polishing it and rendering a smooth finish.The belt grinding head consists of a drum which rotates in centre. It is mounted on the drum and there are 2 separate abrasive belts driven by a motor. Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd Aurangabad - Maharashtra Tel: 0240-237 6262, Fax: 0240-237 6205 Email: sales@grindmaster.co.in
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Balancing system Haimer offers balancing system. It provides a repeat accuracy of less than 0.001 mm when clamping. The tools are measured in two passes (turned once 180°). In this way one can almost totally compensate even the smallest clamping flaw. The modern machines with fast rotating spindle requires balanced tool holders. The centrifugal forces on unbalanced tool holders strain the spindle bearing and are detrimental to the machining results. Even a small unbalance in your tool leads to vibrations which cut the spindle life considerably. It can even lead to a complete break down of the machine. It is easily changeable from HSK to taper cones of various sizes. Clamping is done by spring unit which is pneumatically discharged for release. This is done quickly and easily at the push of a button and leads to precise clamping of the respective tool holder. During actual use on the milling machine, the clamping accuracy will hardly ever reach the 1 ¾m. The best results are achieved only if the complete tool is precision balanced after installation of the milling tool. Haimer India Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-6675 0551, Fax: 020-6675 0551 Email: haimer@haimer.in
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Cutters J N Tools offers several types of cutters, such as side & face cutters, single angle cutters, dovetail cutters & key seat milling cutters. These reduce tool costs and increases production. The company offers several types of carbide tipped side & face cutters: side & face cutters in straight flutes; side & face cutters in helical flutes either left hand or right hand helix; side & face cutters with
staggered teeth having alternate left & right cutting edges; gang milling cutters for step milling operations; side & face cutters are manufactured as per IS or DIN standards; all non standard cutters as per customers drawings; they have cutting edges on periphery & sides; these cutters are used for deep slotting operation on ferrous & non ferrous materials. J N Tools Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-2711 1748, Mob: 094220 58111 Email: jntools@dataone.in
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Radial drilling machine WEILER Werkzeugmaschinen offers radial drilling machine VOM 50. It can perform all types of operations such as drilling, re-boring, countersinking and thread cutting and is possible even on large work pieces and can be applied in a range of applications. It may be used for both serial production and as well as for production lines. With the right options, the machine can even replace drilling and milling centre. The main components of the machine frame are made of high quality grey cast iron. The base has a large surface for mounting work pieces, tables and fixtures. The spindle is hardened and boasts high accuracy in operation. The machine column can be swivelled mechanically or manually. Weiler Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH Emskiachen - Germany Tel: +49-9101-70 50, Fax: +49-9101-705 122 Email: info@weiler.de
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CNC machining centre Jyoti CNC offers K2X series of high-performance CNC machining centre. Process reduction time and machining cost reduction are some special features successfully proven by this machine, that are new technical challenges for all mechanical companies such as the ones in aeronautic, automatic, medical, energy and many more sectors for dynamic and efficient working. The machine comes with five-axis powerful algorithms in torque, speed, acceleration and jerk. The machine has bridge-type architecture with fixed gantry of cast iron with high stiff ribs to attenuate tensional stresses, comfortable dimensioning of static parts and bases of machine. Dynamic parts are out of spheroid cast iron. Other important features include table with rotary integrated motor (TRIM) concept in A & C axis and A-axis based on step-up structure of 45° enabling swivelling angles and C-axis rotation on table disk. TRIM makes machining at high speed in 4th & 5th axis perfect. Electro spindle comes with 24,000 rpm (HSK 63-A) as standard with 20 kW power. Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt Ltd Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 02827-287 081/2, 287 412, Fax: 02827-287 811 Email: info@jyoti.co.in
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Product Showcase Rotary table Uday Computer Aided Manufacturing offers mint series rotary table UR200i . It is the most efficient rotary table. It can be used for compact drill tap centres where a standard rotary table cannot be mounted due to dimensional constraints. The mint series rotary table also has higher clamping torque which enables machine to be used with higher cutting forces.It is the most efficient rotary table and compact in design. It can fit into the smallest drill tap centres. It has higher clamping torque as well. It is available with accessories such as manual/hydraulic/pneumatic tails stocks, faceplate tails stocks (trunion support), chuck, rotary union and rotary cylinder. Uday Computer Aided Manufacturing Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2345 0162, Fax: 080-2345 1097 Email: sales@ucamind.com
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Gear hobbing machine Premier offers PHA 250 hobbing machine with Electronic Gear Box (EGB). The spindle drive and table drive are synchronised electronically wherein index and differential change gears are eliminated results in reduced changeover time. It is costeffective and enhances productivity. It is developed and engineered for auto-component manufacturer and engineering industry. It is capable of cutting spur gears and helical gears up to 10 mm module. This machine is capable of crown hobbing and taper gears and is suitable for shaft and ring type of components. It is equipped with integral motors for hob head and table, with quick hob arbor clamping for better accuracy and productivity. These machines are also suitable for dry cutting. Its features include variable hob speed, automatic hob shifting and possibility of crown hobbing & taper hobbing. It is equipped with magnetic chip conveyor and chip trolley. It is also equipped with hydraulic clamping base and has automatic work loading system. Premier Ltd, Machine Tools Division Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-6631 0000, Fax: 020-6631 0371 Email: mtdsales@premier.co.in
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Shuttle tool changer system Colombo Filippetti offers CTNE 50 shuttle tool changer system. It technically improvises and allows optimising the tool changing time and simplifies its management. The main characteristic is that no hydraulic device is used, obtaining extraordinary results such as: noiseless, cleaner and a much more reliable system. It is composed of an exchanging unit assembled on a shuttle moved by a servomotor which slides
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through rollers, on a hardened prismatic guide. The cycle exchange (180° rotation) is completed by using a precision reduction gear with servomotor while the cone extraction stroke is operated by an oleo - pneumatic cylinder. The tool exchanger is pivoted in a fulcrum and can turn over 90° operated by an oleo - pneumatic cylinder. The gripper arm has a mechanical control with shutters inserted when the tool is drawn from the spindle. Colomco Filippetti SPA Casirate d’Adda - Italy Tel: +39-0363-32 51, Fax: +39-0363-325 252 E-mail: cofil@cofil.it
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Clamp shrink fit unit Haimer offers power clamp shrink fit unit. It makes it easy to clamp tools quickly and accurately because of the advanced induction coil system. Shrinking of tool in shrink fit holder is within blink of eyes and the complete process, including cooling, is done in less than 30 to 40 seconds. Advanced contact cooling system makes it possible to avoide direct contact of water with holder. Using high-performance inductive shrink fit means you can achieve a true running accuracy that is incomparable to any other clamping process; a factor that counts in the case of other clamping process. During milling, all cutting edges are used simultaneously which means less wear on the milling cutters. The life of the spindles is also significantly longer. Also, true running accuracy results in better surfaces. Haimer India Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-6675 0551, Fax: 020-6675 0551 Email: haimer@haimer.in
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Universal cylindrical grinder Micromatic Grinding Technologies offers high-precision external and universal cylindrical grinders, GC 260. These are used in diverse production and tool-room applications. Robust cast iron box structured design ensures high static and dynamic stability. Some of the standard features of these machines are dual feed rates, spark-off timer selection, single-lever control for the fully automatic grinding cycle. Wheel-head and workhead having multi-lobe hydrodynamic bearing spindle results in better accuracy and long life. Optional accessories like inprocess gauging make these machines cost-effective for single operations and high productions. Swing-down-type internal grinding head makes the universal model an ideal choice for diverse application of various industries. Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd Ghaziabad - Uttar Pradesh Tel: 0120-271 2137, Fax: 0120-271 7823 Email: sales@micromaticgrinding.com
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Product Showcase Direct drive rotary table Uday Computer Aided Manufacturing offers the latest DDR-250-P model direct drive rotary table. This is of 250 diameter with high dynamic performance, which dramatically reduces component machining cycle timings in demanding working conditions. With much lesser number of parts as compared to conventional worm gear driven rotary tables, this table has highest acceleration/deceleration characteristics and reliability. UCAM offers DDRs in wide range from 130 to 600 diameter for various machining applications and are ideally suitable for present day high-speed machining centres. Uday Computer Aided Manufacturing Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2345 0162, Fax: 080-2345 1097 Email: sales@ucamind.com
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CNC horizontal machining centre Jyoti CNC offers CNC horizontal machining centre, HMC 450. This machine has X, Y and Z travel of 630/600/600 mm with a bundled productivity improvement features. It has coolant-through spindle, higher range of tool magazine capacity, additional pallets, probes and high precise feature as linear scales. It comprises auto tool changer with 40 tool standard for machine. Tool change time is 2.5 sec and chip-to-chip time is 6.5 sec. ATC with 60 or 90 tools are also available as an option. Auto pallet changer is fast and accurate with hydraulically actuated rotary indexing. Moving column construction with step up structure gives improved accuracies at higher dynamics. The machine offers twin pallet changer with 400 x 500 mm, maximum weight on pallet is 400 kg. Rapid traverse is 50 m/min. The spindle speed is 12,000 rpm. Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt Ltd Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 02827-287 081/2, 287 412, Fax: 02827-287 811 Email: info@jyoti.co.in
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CNC precision cylindrical grinder Micromatic Grinding Technologies offers CNC precision cylindrical grinder model Ecotech 650 CNC. This efficient and flexible userfriendly machine is designed to suit production requirement of small and medium sized metalworking companies and precision tool manufacturing industries meeting international standards. The machine has the following features, grinding wheel could be set to 0o or 30o (for straight or angular application). Work spindle runs on precision bearings to be used for both between centres and live spindle grinding. Easy operation is possible through well-organised Fanuc 0i control with 8� TFT LCD colour display. This machine is best suited for
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flexible production of small & medium sized parts requiring high precision. Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd Ghaziabad - Uttar Pradesh Tel: 0120-271 2137, Fax: 0120-271 7823 Email: sales@micromaticgrinding.com
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Solid carbide high performance drill Hittco tools offer solid carbide high performance drill. It is made of special heavy-duty solid carbide developed to cut extrahard materials. The higher production is achieved by utilising a completely new high performance point geometry, internal coolant of dia meter 2.5 mm, and the most modern coating techniques. It offers advantages such as hole straightness, roundness & precise hole size, which can be drilled and held to close tolerances. It is widely used in automotive sector and places where steel, stainless steel and cast iron drilling occurs. These tools find applications in automotive, heavy engineering, aircraft & aerospace and die & mould Industries. Hittco Tools Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2839 4327, Fax: 080-2839 4049 Email: sales@hittco.com
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CNC gear hobbing machine Premier offers PHC 150, a 6 axes high speed CNC gear hobbing machine with direct drives and integral motors for spindle. The direct drive reduces kinematic errors and improves accuracy of the components. Productivity of this machine is much higher than any other CNC machines due to high speed availability of hob and table. This machine is also suitable for dry cutting. PHC series machines are capable of cutting spur gears and helical gears up to 5 mm module. This machine is capable of crown hobbing and taper gears and is more suitable for shaft and ring type of components. The spindle taper is of HSK A63 and hob arbor is of diameters 32 mm. The hob spindle is integrated with the clamping devices and is fully enclosed with splash guard. The hydraulic power clamping base for work piece is also available. It is also equipped with magnetic chip conveyor, hydraulic oil cooling unit and has automatic safety retract. Premier Ltd, Machine Tools Division Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-6631 0000, Fax: 020-6631 0371 Email: mtdsales@premier.co.in
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Nishant Kashyap and Swapnil Pillai
India is one of the fastest growing economies and many global companies view it as a potentially lucrative market. The Indian automotive industry is expected to play a pivotal role in helping the economy to continue this growth momentum. The liberalisation policy and various tax reliefs by the Government of India in recent years have created a significant impact on the nation’s automobile industry. 74
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he global automotive industry is subject to a range of factors that are increasingly complex and influencing the economic options available to automobile manufacturers. Most of these factors interact with one another and have strong interdependencies. However, some of these factors are market-induced and, consequently, cannot be influenced directly by automobile manufacturers.
Technological developments Constant developments in machining technologies have virtually transformed the automotive manufacturing concepts in the global market. Enhanced productivity, world-class quality and superior finish can be achieved through improved machining, alternative processes, state-of-the-art automation, tooling equipment and increased use of robots, robotics systems & controls, etc. Automobile component manufacturers need to consistently deliver quality products at a limited cost and within a stipulated time. With the help of high-speed machining and sophisticated software, manufacturers are now able to machine complex shapes within the above parameters. Consumers worldwide are blessed with a variety of choice than ever before, pressurising automobile manufacturers to deliver quality product as efficiently as possible. According to D D Mulherkar, Vice President - Machine Tool Division, Premier Ltd, “The recent trend in automation is towards the use of auto work loading & unloading arrangement, use of robotic systems and advanced electronic software to minimise non-productive time. It includes development of dedicated special purpose machines with advanced tooled-up technology, use of appropriate cutting tools with tool monitoring device, use of carbide cutting tools for machining on hardened components. Employment of such cutting tools with tin or
The recent trend in automation is towards the use of auto work loading & unloading arrangement/use of robotic systems and use of advanced electronic software to minimise non-productive time.
D D Mulherkar,
Vice President - Machine Tool Division, Premier Ltd
Titanium/Cubic Boron Nitrate (CBN) coating enhances tool life.” In the current scenario, the increased use of robots has reduced human errors and has provided the required speed. The advancements made in welding by robots has brought about improvements in the manufacturing of automotive machinery. Though huge investment is required for installing machinery for laser welding, the efficiency and quality of product accounts for the money spent. Automation is allowing companies to expand with new designs and technologies in the automotive industry and will continue with new developments. Amit Gupta, Director, Autolite (India) Ltd, says, “Automation is an essential tool for consistency of product, productivity improvement and meeting conformity of product requirements for automotive machining. The Indian automotive component industry has recently established itself in the world automotive scene for its quality, costcompetitiveness and consistency. It has emerged as a preferred destination for all world leaders in this sector. Low-cost automation has evolved as an essential tool in automotive machining, which has necessitated changes in shopBenefits of PLM software
Improved cycle time and less errors Greater productivity and design efficiency Lower cost of new product introduction Better reporting and analytics Standards and regulatory compliance Better resource utilisation Increased product profitability
floor management of Raw Material (RM) and Work-in-Progress (WIP) inventories.”
Different techniques for automotive machining Mulherkar says, “Recent trends indicate that for machining of auto components like cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, crank arms, crank rods, etc, production is usually carried out using appropriate size of machining centres, turning centres with adequate auto tool changers and auto pallet changers. Sometimes, a dedicated machining line equipped with a tool presetter in the process measurement probe with required fixtures and toolings forms the criteria for selection of equipment for the required volume of production.” Selecting the right technique to machine is imperative for achieving the desired end results. Details of some of the commonly used techniques in automotive machining are as follows: Electric discharge machining: Wire Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) uses a wire electrode that travels through the conductive workpiece. In this process, the electrically charged wire is monitored by a CNC system. It removes material from the workpiece by spark erosion. The advantages of this process are that conventional EDM machines can be programmed for vertical machining, rotational, spin & indexing machining cycles and hardened workpieces can be machined, thus eliminating the deformation caused by heat treatment. Complex die sections and moulds can be produced accurately, faster and at lower costs. This versatility gives EDM many advantages over conventional machine tools. The multiple
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Amit Gupta,
Director, Autolite (India) Ltd
shapes in a single setup. With careful consideration of specific applications and various alternative means of achieving fiveaxis capabilities, there are numerous benefits that five-axis machining can bring to the automotive industry. Multiaxis machines reduce the machine setup time and increase production rates. Elimination of multiple setups helps reduce time and errors. Other advantages of five-axis machining are that simultaneous movement is allowed along the X- and Y-axis, shorter and more rigid tools may be used. Also, higher spindle/cutting tool speed may be achieved while reducing the load on the cutting tool. “R&D is an important aspect in automotive machining in general and automotive lighting in particular. The design of lens, reflector and the position of light source in the light fixture combination produces
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workpieces set-up and unattended operation saves lot of time for the operator, which can be fruitfully utilised in other job functions, and this system is highly cost-effective. With the improvement in the cutting speed, reliability, unattended operation and accuracy, this technique is finding wider applicability in many industries such as aerospace, automotive and electronics. Multi-axis machining: The technology and equipment for performing multiaxis machining has been around for long. The methods used to achieve simultaneous five-axis in industries such as aerospace, automobile, energy, medical and mould-making are similar, yet each industry has specific applications and needs that determine how a given manufacturer gets the job done. Multi-axis machines are gaining prominence with each passing day, as it saves time by machining complex
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the desired light beam pattern. The regulatory requirements of safety have to be considered during designing and machining stages,” avers Gupta.
Growth drivers The Indian automotive industry is on a healthy growth trajectory. Although demands in the recent past have been slightly sluggish due to rising interest rates, the sector is poised to scale new heights in the near future. According to industry reports, automobile production in India will grow three-fold by 2020 from its current size. Automotive giants like TATA Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Toyota Motors are investing heavily to increase their current production capacity. Srivats Ram, President, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) & Managing Director, Wheels India Ltd, says, “If you look at engine and power train it is moving towards tighter and tighter tolerances. Light weight materials are essential in a lot of cases. Fuel economy is very important as it is slightly dependant on the weight of components going in a vehicle. Higher productivity, volume of output, automation is something to look out for machine tool manufacturers.” Due to increasing demand in the compact car and commercial vehicle segment, the auto component sales will register about 14 per cent Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) between 2010-11 and 2013-14. In order to meet these exponential growth requirements, the Indian auto components manufacturers need to invest about $ 2.5 billion annually. By 2015, the Indian auto components manufacturing industry is expected to touch $ 50 billion. From the export perspective, the industry has been exporting about 13 per cent of its output. During 2009-10, the industry exported goods worth $ 3.8 billion. Principal export items included replacement parts, tractor parts, motorcycle parts, piston
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Sector Watch rings, gaskets, engine valves, fuel pump nozzles, fuel injection parts, filter & filter elements, radiators, gears, leaf springs, brake assemblies & bearings, clutch facings, head lamps, auto bulbs & halogen bulbs, spark plugs and body parts. Exports for the above touched $ 5 billion in 2010-11, and is expected to grow by 20-25 per cent over the years. The Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) 2006-2016 initiated by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises will further provide an impetus to the sector. AMP aims to increase the turnover of the sector to about $ 122-159 billion and increase export revenues to $ 35 billion by 2016. With all these investments by existing players and expansion plans of various auto behemoths, the Indian auto industry, which is currently the seventh largest in the world, will grow manifold.
The coming decade will be beneficial for the economy. The auto component industry is set to cross the $ 100 billion mark by 2020. This is once in a lifetime opportunity and we need to grab it by both hands.
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field of activity, which clearly show that only those machine tool companies, which find new ways to create value and exceed customer’s expectation will prosper in the future. Due to market convergence, the Indian market is increasingly getting globalised. This gives OEMs the opportunity to expand into new markets, and increases the threat of new entrants or increased competition in traditional markets. All companies in India, both local and multinationals, are forced by market trends to develop latest machining technologies for the automobile industry. Rapidly growing competition is one of the biggest challenges for machine tool builders in this constantly growing sector, where customers have become more demanding as they want better products at low cost. Therefore, companies, which will update themselves with the market and provide superior technology will reach top ranks.
Bottlenecks The automotive industry is facing new and pressing challenges. Globalisation, individualisation and increasing competition are changing the face of the industry. Also, increasing safety requirements and environmental commitments by the automotive industry will contribute to the changes ahead. As a result, automobile manufacturers have new demanding requirements within their
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The combination of creativity, dynamism and innovation are key to economic success ...reveals Raj Singh Rathee, Managing Director, KUKA Robotics (India) Pvt Ltd. The company is one of the leading providers of robotic solutions in the country. In conversation with Hema Yadav, Rathee charts out the growth of robotics in India and outlines its future.
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Interface Q How has the field of
automotive machining evolved in India? With growing demands for speed and productivity, tell us about the changes on the shop-floor of automotive companies. Automotive machining is a constantly evolving sector. Today, a lot of changes are taking place on shop-floors of automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to cater to the growing sales – incorporation of new models, flexible manufacturing systems and improvement in the quality of endproducts, etc. One of the solutions to meet the demand of the OEMs is ‘Robotic Flexible Automation.’ The robotic automation begins at the press shop and extends to the body shop, paint shop and, finally, assists the assembly shop. Although the level of robotic automation in the machining is not as high as spot welding but it is growing rapidly.
The passenger car market is growing at a fast pace, especially the medium and small car segments. This segment makes use of robotic automation, as it provides flexibility, optimises cycle time, provides consistent quality and can meet production volumes. The flexibility in robotic automation lines allows the existing lines to be adopted to manufacture new models on the existing platforms as and when required.
Q In India extensive automation
is only adopted by companies like TATA Motors and Maruti Suzuki. What are the reasons behind this? Automation is not only adopted by Indian companies, like TATA and Maruti Suzuki but also by other OEMs like Volkswagen and Hyundai. The adoption of automation is justified by high production volumes, consistent raw or input material and required
process flow. Hence, as soon as these factors become significant, OEMs adopt automation.
Q With the market comprising
SMEs and MSMEs, what needs to be done in terms of product innovation or pricing to make automotive machining more accessible to them? The cost of the automation is not the same as it used to be 10 years back. With changing technologies, the cost has declined drastically. The products have become more efficient and the costs have been optimised. The effect of the same can also be seen in the Indian context. Earlier, the automotive industry was the only user of robotic automation and now several companies from different industries (big & small) have started using automation as per their requirements. Innovation and optimisation is an ongoing process in technology and superior products will continue to
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Interface Due to rapidly changing product variants, ‘hard automation’ no longer remains a cost-effective solution. For SMEs, in particular, robots will play an increasingly important role in new areas of production, processing and handling in the future. undergo modifications in the market in future. This might even make the automation technology affordable to many Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Q What are the significant
changes that automotive machining has brought into the automobile industry? It has helped automobile industry to improve product quality, increase production volumes, optimise their processes, be more flexible for new launches and reduce the overall costs in the long run.
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and demand in automotive machining? The primary demand in automotive machining is the handling application (loading and unloading of parts). This application ranges from having automation of a single robot on a single machine to multiple machines. There are systems for carrying out prototyping in soft materials (eg, wood, polystyrene, brass, plastics, etc) at an impressive speed of nearly seven times that of the conventional machines available in the market. Attempts are being made for using robots for general machining applications due to the flexibility and simplicity they offer.
Q Robots are extensively
used in manufacturing of automobiles. Which factors have triggered this trend? The foremost application where robots were used in the automotive industry was for spot welding application. Here, the robot handled the heavy spot welding gun and identified
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precise spots to weld multiple metal sheets of a car body to give it a shape. As thousands of spot welds are required in a car body, this was one of the critical applications, which triggered the start of robotics in the automotive industry. Till date, spot welding application continue to be the one that uses maximum robotics in the automotive industry.
Q What are the new product
designs and application features that are gaining prominence in the automotive industry? KUKA focusses on improving cooperation between robots and human operators, with overlapping workspaces in order to achieve an optimal degree of automation. The ‘Safe Robot’ technology enables direct interaction with human operators. The advantage is that the user will no longer be forced to opt for or against full automation, but can develop customised intermediate solutions. This makes automation attractive even for SMEs. In the past, it was difficult to communicate with robots and clarify what was required of them. Recent times have witnessed the development of new strategies to make robot programming easier. Clear command structures, a readily comprehensible program design and extensive help functions make today’s robots easier to program, even for the uninitiated. The culmination of these developments is the new ‘teaching by demonstration’ technology. With this method, the programmer takes the robot by the hand and shows it the movements and positions that it will need to execute during a production
sequence. The robot controller automatically saves the movements, and assigns them to a program number and then uses this program for production. This makes it much easier to program industrial robots, and the ‘teaching by demonstration’ method requires absolutely no previous robot programming experience.
Q What are the challenges
facing the automotive industries, and particularly automotive machining? Buyers initially invest in a machining centre without automation and then compare the cost of a worker with that of the robot. It is not possible to have a one-to-one justification in such a situation. The robotic machining facility has to be considered and analysed as a long-term investment in the same way as the machining centre. Lack of trained manpower to handle the system and under-utilisation of the capacity by not running it fully during the day are some of the other challenges. Also, production volumes of some automotive variants are still small as compared to the international levels. This indicates frequent stoppage of the system to change the models, which may be a challenge in some companies.
Q Elaborate your future plans
for Indian and international markets. Due to rapidly changing product variants, ‘hard automation’ no longer remains a cost-effective solution. The only truly viable approach in such situations is to use highly flexible robot technologies. For SMEs, in particular, robots will play an increasingly important role in new areas of production, processing and handling in the future. The corporate philosophy of KUKA Group is – ‘Knowing today what the customers will need tomorrow’. The combination of creativity, dynamism and innovation are thus the key to economic success and market leadership.
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The markets in US and Europe faced a crisis and the time remains uncertain. Hopefully, the markets will hold on ‌feels Srivats Ram, President, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and MD, Wheels India Ltd. An MBA from Case Western Reserve University, Ram has been a member of ACMA’s Executive Committee for past few years and Chairman-Southern Region from 2007-09. With nearly two decades of experience, he is also the Chairman and MD of Sundaram Hydraulics Ltd and a Director on Board of TVS & Sons Ltd and Axles India Ltd. Discussing market potential and projections with Hema Yadav, Ram is enthusiastic about future opportunities and growth. 84
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Q How has the field of automotive machining evolved
over the years? With growing demands for speed and productivity, tell us about the changes on the shop floor of automotive companies. The world of Indian manufacturing has come a long way. Previously, Indian machines were operated manually with the help of multiple men. Today, there is demand for higher precision, batch processing or line processing machines. To cater to these demands we have CNC machines, where accuracies have increased, number of people involved is less and multitasking machines have facilitated line flow/cell flow.
Q Although the automobile sector is generating huge
demand for automotive components, according to a recent report by ACMA the growth of export for two consecutive years 2010 and 2011 is static. Elaborate on the reason behind this. Even when recession hit the global markets in 2008, the growth rate for the year 2008-09 was a marginal 10 per cent. In 2009 the revenue generated was $ 3.8 billion, while in 2010 it was $ 30 billion. The industry has grown around 15 per cent over the last two years. Recently, the markets in US and Europe faced a crisis and the time remains uncertain. Hopefully, the markets will hold
Interface on. In the present scenario, export markets look highly unstable.
Q Companies dealing in auto
components are hard-pressed for ready investment and finance. What is the reason for this and what corrective measures need to be in place? Over the last three years, operating margins for auto component manufacturers have dropped, as volumes have increased. In a study conducted by ACMA along with Ernst & Young, we found that operating margins are significantly lower for SMEs. This is because scale plays a crucial factor. If a manufacturer has technology then one can be profitable at a lower scale or one needs to be a volume/mass player. Unless the SMEs reach a certain scale and adopt technology, their ability to get productivity improvement and/or increase profitability will be an issue.
Also, finance availability for some of these companies is a problem. The auto component industry does have a few large players today but twenty years back, they were small players. Looking ahead, ten years from now there will be winners from among the SMEs operating in the auto component sector. They will move to gain status of MSMEs or large players. Rather than looking it as an SME sector, we should look at individual companies, as they are more successful. Also, we have organised road shows with SIDBI trying to raise funds for SMEs and the response generated in three regions has been fantastic.
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published by Society for Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the automobile sales for the period between AprilJune 2011 have been low compared to the same period in 2010. How will this affect
the Indian auto component industry? The auto component industry can directly relate its demand to the sale of automobiles. There is no denying that vehicle demand will affect auto component demand. We need to look at it from a different perspective. Last year the automotive vehicle market registered phenomenal growth of around 25-30 per cent. In light of this, the auto component industry also grew. While this year, the first quarter, up to July, has shown the growth figures to be very neutral. Compared to last year the growth percentage has been relatively less. This was expected as after two consecutive years of high growth, the growth graph is bound to dip a bit. The positive side is that we still managed to register growth in double digits. In the coming months, there will be major launches as the festival season is starting and this trend will continue till the time of Auto Expo. So, for the
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Interface Q In terms of policies initiated In terms of opportunities, a lot of global players are considering India as a platform to not only launch new brands but also to manufacture vehicles. Also, these companies have production facilities in Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, etc providing an opportunity for Indian manufacturers to cater to these countries as well.
Indian auto component sector the times ahead are full of opportunities.
Q The Indian auto component
sector has been criticised for its lack of R&D initiative, inability to expand production and produce high quality components. How can this scenario change? In terms of capacity, previously there used to be several complaints about availability of components. However, from last year the number of complaints have reduced. We are working closely along side SIAM in being able to calibrate what is the expected growth. We have been sharing growth numbers with our members, so that they are aware of the expectations of the vehicle industry. Also, the auto component manufacturers are adding capacity. ACMA members have invested around $ 2 billion last year for capacity expansion alone. In short term, there can be issues of raw material, lack of castings availability, etc. In the future, the requirement for heavy investment can go up. At the moment it is not a major concern. In terms of R&D, majority of the Indian companies have graduated to build to print customer drawings. Last five years, the requirement of the customers is for suppliers who have R&D, design capabilities to test and validate products. It is a relative new phenomenon for the Indian industry. For Indian auto component suppliers, it is very early stages of R&D. The good news is that the customers are clear in their demands, which provides the right direction to the suppliers.
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Q Which country is India’s close
competitor in the field of auto components and which are the emerging markets for the Indian industry? In the global market, China is a large exporter. We can differentiate competition on basis of technology and cost. In terms of innovative technology, Japan, Korea and European countries are clearly ahead in the race. While among countries providing low cost solutions China, Thailand, and to some degree Korea can be considered competitors. In the Indian market, there are certain areas where the Chinese have been successful in exporting components and this is a cause of concern. The Government has also recognised that this is not a level playing field and has regulated laws to curb imports and dumping. Imports were $ 10 billion for 2010-2011. In terms of opportunities, a lot of global players are considering India as a platform to not only launch new brands but also to manufacture vehicles. Also, these companies have production facilities in Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, etc, providing an opportunity for Indian manufacturers to cater to these countries as well. New players have entered the local market in the past three to four years. They are more than willing to use Indian component as they are assured of its quality. Currently, automobile manufacturers are not just keen on India-centric models but on producing brands in the country that are targeted for global markets. Another positive sign is the number of new models being launched in the country, which spells out growth for auto component manufacturers.
by the Government, which trade policies are beneficial for the industry and which policies need to be modified or formed? The Government has been quite supportive in formulating policies for promoting exports. Schemes such as Duty Exemption Pass Book, Market Focus, Product Focus, Status Holder Schemes, etc provide the much needed incentives for exports. The only major area of concern is that there are talks of removing some schemes such as the Pass Book Scheme. Even if the government decides on discontinuing this, there should be other schemes in its place to attract exporters to promote and sustain export.
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on time, building business relationships, where do the Indian companies stand in terms of leading industrial nations? How do you foresee the future of auto components in India? Japanese and Koreans are ahead of us, as they have enjoyed longer stint of actual mass production. India and China can be compared, since in China we have companies that provide below average quality goods as well as high quality goods. Same applies to India as well. However, India has an edge over China in terms of delivering quality goods but we have a long way to go before we come at par with the leaders in this arena. Today, we have Japanese and Korean manufacturers, who use Indian components in their automobiles for export. The coming decade will be beneficial for the economy. The auto component industry is set to cross the $ 100 billion mark by 2020. Last year, we garnered around $ 30 billion dollars. This is once in a lifetime opportunity and we need to grab it by both hands.
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HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS
Growth opportunities galore A few decades ago, the term Hydraulics and Pneumatics (H&P) was almost Latin to the Indian machine tool manufacturers. Today, it is one of the segments that have made a huge impact in the manner in which other industries function and has become an indispensable part. With significant growth in the machine tool industry, this segment is also expected to undergo a notable transition in future. Debarati Basu
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s one of the youngest members of the machine tool industry, Hydraulics and Pneumatics (H&P) has become an integral and one of the fastest growing segments within it. With increased level of automation, H&P has continuously helped in adding value to the production and manufacturing processes, thus bringing in latest
techniques and solutions to take it to a higher level. Companies are exploring different ways in which H&P can be incorporated to expedite the manufacturing process. “This technology is almost 70-years old and the Indian industry was initially hesitant to incorporate it. However, now that companies have understood the significance of this system, it is unthinkable to have
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The Indian industry was initially hesitant to incorporate it. However, now that they have understood the significance of this system, it is now unthinkable to have an industry without H&P.
Prashant Patro, CEO, Metal Work Pneumatic India Pvt Ltd
Today, no aspect of human life is untouched by developments of the H&P technology. Huge infrastructure projects, entertainment parks, and even the business of making movies involve the power of H&P.
Sudhir Darekar, Managing Director, Hydropack (India) Pvt Ltd
Changing trends Gone are the days when conventional H&P was the solution. As most manufactures are moving towards mechatronics for controlling machines and components, and with a growing focus on automation and control systems, the use of highly efficient H&P solutions is in demand. The industry is now coming up with electric solutions to this segment of the industry. The latest in the system includes the electric-hydraulic and electricpneumatic hybrids, which provide a balance of cost & performance. “Earlier, pneumatics used to
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an industry without H&P. With time, this segment has also evolved and is widely being used in almost all types of engineering industries, including automobile, textile and watch making. This segment is now growing leaps and bounds,” avers Prashant Patro, CEO, Metal Work Pneumatic India Pvt Ltd. In the contemporary industrial arena, H&P – also known as the fluid power – has become the mantra for energy transmission. “Fluid power is bringing many positive changes in the manufacturing world around us. The applications of hydraulic control and drive systems have resulted in new designs & improved efficiency for machines and installations. The use of fluid under pressure to transmit power and control intricate motions is relatively modern and has undergone greatest development in the past 2-3 decades. In fact, much of the development in industrial automation can be attributed to the successful use of fluid power harnessed effectively with an intricate system of control and regulation through Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other devices,” explains Sudhir Darekar, Managing Director, Hydropack (India) Pvt Ltd.
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integrate compressor technology with mechanical engineering. At present, this segment is catching up with electronics. What we have today is more of mechatronics. This is one segment that is keeping pace with the global trends,” says Patro. The advent of sophisticated electrical controls has brought in higher efficiency to manufacturing systems. The industry is also bringing in a combination of hydraulics and pneumatics to meet the need and provide better productivity. However, hydro-pneumatics is neither replacing hydraulics nor pneumatics. It is used in different situations to provide the most optimum solution. Rather than being a substitute, hydro-pneumatics is a hybrid for specialised applications. The hydraulics sector is also opening up, providing opportunities in terms of hydraulic engineering, hydro-electric and hydro-power. Among these innovations to efficient manufacturing, the latest trend in the industry is currently moving towards incorporating ‘servo technology’, which forms the solution for taking hydraulics and pneumatics to the next level. “Servo-controlled hydraulics has already entered the market but in India, servo-controlled pneumatics is yet to grow in a big way. Though, this technology has already replaced pneumatics in several countries, its
Industry Update substitution of pneumatics is not that high in India yet. To keep pace with new industries and their demands, most companies have started introducing direct servo technology, servo-controlled actuators, etc as a part of their product portfolio,” affirms Patro.
Growth graph Today, India is one of the fastest growing markets for hydraulic components such as valves, cylinders, accumulators, pumps, hydraulic hoses and filters. “The Indian market for fluid power is estimated to be ` 2,685-2,930 crore, which is slightly higher than 2 per cent of the world market. Of this, hydraulics accounts for approximately ` 2,000 crore and pneumatics at about ` 370 crore. Electro-hydraulics segment in the country accounts for ` 300 crore. Most foreign MNCs in fluid power are already present in India. In recent years, several Chinese and Italian companies have also
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made a beginning by participating in major trade events to remain in competition,” notes Darekar. The country currently maintains a growth trend of 20 per cent yearon-year in this segment. In the
applications area, about 60 per cent of fluid power caters to the mobile machinery and equipment, whereas 40 per cent is the share of industrial or stationary equipment and machinery. In this growing industry, H&P finds
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Industry Update its place in almost every sector. While it is used in transportation to excavate, lift materials and control power mobile equipment, it is also used in industries such as construction, agriculture, marine and the military. Its applications include backhoes, graders, tractors, truck brakes & suspensions, spreaders and highway maintenance vehicles. The commercial and military aircrafts and spacecrafts also require related support equipment in modes of landing gear, brakes, flight controls, motor controls and cargo loading equipment. “Today, no aspect of human life remains untouched by developments of the H&P technology. Huge infrastructure projects, entertainment parks and even the business of making movies involve the power of H&P,” says Darekar. In an attempt to be environmentfriendly, several companies are working towards minimal utilisation of lubrication. “We design almost all our products without external lubrication. Before using the compressed air, we filter and regulate it and then add an element of oil to lubricate. Our products are self-lubricated so no additional lubrication is needed, thus making the process environmentfriendly. We also try to use minimum required solvent,” explains Patro.
Challenges to conquer
J Anand, Deputy General Manager, Bemco Hydraulics Ltd India Ltd major way towards incorporating highend solutions, the level of awareness still needs to be strengthened. The new technology available in the global market is making its way into the Indian domain, but the success depends on educating and spreading awareness about the latest solution as the acceptance level is still low in the Indian market. This has resulted in price competition where most companies opt for low-priced options, thus compromising on quality and safety quotients. Being an unconventional area, it is also difficult to garner popularity among young talents to specialise in this area. The industry lacks trained workforce which can contribute to the technological growth of this segment. “There are two levels of technological growth in this sector. The fundamental H&P sector will certainly grow in future because we have the requirement of volume and most industries in India are still the middle of automating their systems. However, we still lag behind
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There is no machine that can work without H&P. It forms the backbone of any industry. The European market has reached saturation and the Indian market is growing because we have the demand and the capability to produce. As long as we keep transforming ourselves to the higher platform, this industry will grow.
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in the use of advanced technologies such as the field bus technology, Ethernet technology, which the western countries have already adopted. It is only when we fully adopt automation that the advanced level of high-end technological solutions can make their way into the country. We have the technical know-how for such technology, but other industries must also reach the level where they can incorporate these advanced technologies that we have,” says Patro.
Future projection In the coming years, with competition soaring high, the industry is poised to make it big, thus changing the course in which companies undertake their manufacturing activities. “There is no machine that can work without H&P. It forms the backbone of any industry. Moreover, the market in India is huge. Major manufacturing companies are setting up their base in India, and bringing along their joint partners and ancillary services, thus aiding in the growth of this industry,” states J Anand, Deputy General Manager, Bemco Hydraulics Ltd. He concludes, “In terms of quality, we are at par with global standards. We can manufacture the same products because we have the same machines, programmes and materials needed. On one hand, where the European market has reached saturation, the Indian market is growing because we have the demand and the capability to produce. As long as we keep transforming ourselves to the next higher platform, this industry will continue growing.”
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NEW-AGE HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS
Boosting efficiency in metalworking industry The application of Hydraulic & Pneumatic (H&P) systems in machine tools is a continuously developing and challenging process. With day-to-day enhancements in the performance of H&P systems, it is imperative for metalworking companies to induce these advanced technologies into their machines. Prashant Sarup
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he application of hydraulic systems in CNC machines is for ‘workholding’, where the pressurised fluid is used to generate the pressure to clamp the workpieces in chucks or collets. Of late CNC machine builders have started procuring hydraulic units (hydraulic power packs, which are a complete unit of hydraulic tank, high-pressure pump and other parts) on turnkey basis from major hydraulic component manufacturers. In addition, as a design development process, Machine Tool Builders (MTBs) have decided to give hydraulic oil radiators with every hydraulic system
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to check the adverse effects of rising temperature of the hydraulic oil. MTBs use various H&P systems in their CNC lathes to reduce operator fatigue and, in some cases, do away with the human factor, as in customised automated solutions. Apart from workholding, many MTBs are now providing hydraulic turrets in their CNC lathes, which utilises the power of pressurised fluids for clamping/de-clamping. Hydraulic turrets are better due to their rigidity and can take higher cutting loads. They also increase the Material Removal Rate (MRR) of the machine tool. Although the latest
Manufacturing Excellence turrets for CNC lathes are the servo turret, considering the lower costs, manufacturers still extensively use hydraulic-type turret. The pressurised fuel supply for these turrets comes through the same hydraulic power pack that is inside the machine for workholding purposes. It thus serves dual purpose. Most CNC lathes are equipped with tailstock for clamping the rear end of the lengthy workpieces. These tailstocks are typically forward and backward retracting device, which plunges into the workpiece to clamp it. This clamping load/force is generated from the same hydraulic power pack. Hence, a typical hydraulic mechanism of a CNC lathes consists of a circuit that has been utilised by many installed machine parts, which need the pressurised fluid force to operate, viz workpiece holding chucks, tailstocks, turrets, steady rests, etc. CNC machines have various applications of pneumatic systems, wherever pressurised air is required in the cutting and cleaning process or in the operation of some equipment fitted in the machine; pneumatic systems are put into the machine. Some of these applications include air blast (through headstock spindle or over the chuck or collet), automatic doors/shutters in the machine, various equipment installed in the machine to perform some mechanical action apart from metal cutting. The operation of these systems can be easily controlled with the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), which is, in turn, interfaced with the CNC control of the machine, and hence the pneumatic systems can be easily programmed with simple programming codes.
Importance of pneumatic system Also, pneumatic systems play a key role in operation of automation systems, which are meant to make the metal cutting/turning process more accurate and eliminate the requirement of manpower to carry out the material loading/unloading. These
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are more complex and sophisticated pneumatic systems in comparison with generally what is put into standard CNC machines. Various types of pneumatic cylinders and actuators are used in these systems. Realising the urge to supply such automated solutions, Marshall Machines (P) Ltd, Ludhiana, manufacturer of CNC turning machines, has established a new unit – ‘Automation Solutions Division’ – which will focus on developing effective automation solutions customised to suit the requirement of the customers, using the most modern Hydraulic & Pneumatic (H&P) systems extensively. This was highlighted during IMTEX 2011 exhibition held in Bengaluru; wherein a similar solution was presented. Here, a combination of pneumatic systems was used in CNC double spindle turning machines to automatically load/unload the workpiece into the machine, which was appreciated by an audience from diverse industrial manufacturing/ metal cutting companies.
Eliminating need for complicated processes H&P is used to transmit power extensive as properly constructed fluid power systems possess several favourable characteristics. They eliminate the need for complicated systems of gears, cams and levers. Motion can be transmitted without the slack inherent in the use of solid machine parts. The fluids used are not subject to breakage as are mechanical parts, and the mechanisms are not subjected to great wear. Different parts of a fluid power system can be conveniently located at widely separated points since the forces generated are rapidly transmitted over considerable distances with small loss. These forces can be conveyed up and down or around corners with small loss
in efficiency and without complicated mechanisms.
Minimal control by hand Very large forces can be controlled and transmitted through comparatively small lines and orifices. If the system is well adapted to the work it is required to perform and is not misused, it can provide smooth, flexible, uniform action without vibration, and is unaffected by variation in load. In case of an overload, an automatic release of pressure can be guaranteed, so that the system is protected against breakdown or strain. Fluid power systems can provide widely variable motions in both rotary and straight-line transmission of power and are economical to operate. The need for control by hand can also be minimised. The question may arise as to why hydraulics is used in some applications and pneumatics in others. Many factors are considered by the user and/or the manufacturer to determine the type of system to be use for a specific application. There are no hard and fast rules to follow. However, past experience has provided some sound ideas that are usually considered when making such decisions. If the application requires speed, a medium amount of pressure and only fairly accurate control, a pneumatic system may be used. Both hydraulics and pneumatics are applications of fluid power. Pneumatics uses an easily compressible gas such as air or a suitable pure gas, while hydraulics uses relatively incompressible liquid media such as oil. Most industrial pneumatic applications use pressures of 80-100 pounds per square inch (550-690 kPa). Hydraulics applications commonly use 1,000-5,000 psi (6.9-34 MPa), but specialised applications may exceed 10,000 psi (69 MPa).
Prashant Sarup is Director of Marshall Machines (P) Ltd. The company manufactures a wide range of CNC turning centres including its patented double spindle CNC turning centre. It also provides complete machining solutions to manufacturers of axles, crankshafts, auto parts, fans, pumps, bearings, gear blanks, bushes, etc. Email: info@marshallcnc.com
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Practical Insights
LUBE OIL PURIFICATION
Preventing machine breakdowns Industrial oils are believed to have a limited life of operation during which they become contaminated and their properties such as viscosity and lubricity deviate beyond acceptable limits. There are new standards that can curb this frequent need to replace oil and eventually decrease machine breakdown. Anshuman Agrawal
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n nearly all industries, a common practice is to scrap off the oil after certain duration of operation and replace it with fresh oil. The frequency of oil replacement varies according to the equipment or machinery type and the work conditions. This activity poses huge expenditure on industry for oil purchase and safe disposal of scrapped oil. Moreover, with increasing contamination in circulating oils, the wear & tear of machine parts
increases, thereby increasing breakdowns and machine component failures. It is an established fact that if oil is kept at super clean levels, machine breakdowns can be reduced by more than 80 per cent. To understand this phenomenon, an analogy may be drawn from the human body, wherein blood contamination with bacteria and virus leads to sickness. Healthy diet helps the blood to retain its cleanliness and fight against illness. Similarly, it is mandatory for all oil containing
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Practical Insights equipment to have a perfect oil purifier as an add-on attachment.
Effect of water in oil on bearing life
In order to develop a perfect oil purifier, one needs to identify the reasons of oil deterioration and then address them together. Also, the operating principle should be easily implemented and its economics should be justified. Role of sub-micronic solid particles in oil deterioration: Any system that uses oil for lubrication, pressure transmission, cooling or flushing, during its operation becomes contaminated with infinite submicronic particles (silt). The focus is only on the accumulated particles because of wear and tear of various moving components of the system rubbing against close tolerance surfaces. If the oil is not changed or cleaned, the system starts suffering breakdowns. Typical failures include jamming and noise of pumps & valves, engine seize, etc. Role of moisture (traces) in oil: Like solid particles, another enemy of oil is moisture or water. Moisture enters an oil tank through the air breather (along with humid air intake) or from punctured heat exchangers (along with coolant). Even negligible traces of moisture of the order of 200 ppm (0.02 per cent only) can oxidise the oil and generate acids. Oil acidification causes rubber seal failures and creates oil leakage points. Acids in oil also accelerate metal surface corrosion, thus damaging essentials system components. A research by Timken Bearing Co, UK, shows that moisture contamination in oil, even in traces, causes the bearing life to fall down drastically. The graph shows that moisture contamination of the order of 500 ppm can bring down the bearing life to 40 per cent.
Benefits guaranteed with oil purifiers The concept is not new
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for long in the form of filters, centrifuges, electrostatic cleaners, hydrocyclone, etc. But, all these technologies suffer operational limitations. The use of purifiers is beneficial as: Used/waste oil can be cleaned to cleanliness levels 4-5 times better than the new oil No oil change is required Reduction in machine breakdowns and in maintenance expenses. Also, implementation on hydraulic systems ensures the following: Prevention of sludge formation in oil tanks and valve stuck up problems Reduction in failures of pumps, servo valves, hydraulic seals, components Reduction in oil leakage from the system, maintenance expenditure and production downtime
Brand new outer race of turbine bearing
While implementation on diesel engines, DG sets, HEMM, etc ensure: Increase in oil change period by more than five times Better equipment/engine life and efficiency Reduction in overhauling and maintenance requirements Pollution control on global warming due to vehicular pollution, and better fuel efficiency On the other hand, implementation on power turbines ensures reduction in sludge formation in oil tank, gland seal failures and choking of CPC filters as well as better synchronisation of turbine governor. Anshuman Agrawal is Chief Executive Officer at MINIMAC SOLUTIONS Email: info@minimac.in
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Indian engineers are the second largest group working on hydraulics and pneumatics Rajeev Kunati, Managing Director, Salzgitter Hydraulics Pvt Ltd Q How is the Hydraulics and
Pneumatics (H&P) industry shaping up? The modern world relies heavily on a mechanised industry. Numerous systems are in place to keep this industry running quickly, efficiently and safely. Two of these important systems are hydraulics and pneumatics. Hydraulics is a topic in applied science and engineering that deals with the mechanical properties of liquids. Fluid mechanics provides the theoretical foundation for hydraulics, which focusses on the engineering applications of fluid properties. In fluid power, hydraulics is used for generation, control and transmission of power by using pressurised liquids. Topics in hydraulics range through most science and engineering disciplines, covering concepts such as pipe flow, dam design, fluidics & fluid control circuitry, pumps, turbines, hydropower, computational fluid dynamics, flow measurement, river channel behaviour and erosion. Free surface hydraulics is the branch of hydraulics dealing with free surface flow, such as that occurring in rivers, canals, lakes, estuaries and seas. Its sub-field open channel flow, studies the flow in open channels. A multitude of industries use hydraulics, from local hairdresser, whose chair is elevated and lowered
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on a hydraulic piston, to navy aircraft carriers that use hydraulics to power the elevators that raise aircraft from the hangar to the flight deck. Other industries that commonly use hydraulics are the automotive industry, construction, agriculture and aviation. In the industry, pneumatics often fills roles similar to hydraulics. Two commonly used tools that employ pneumatics are the jackhammer and impact wrench. Pneumatics is also used in heavy industry to power actuators, rams and other equipment. It is used in several industries, including mining, petrochemical industry, defence and entertainment. The market is subjecting this industry to a huge demand. When it comes to custom-based products, the major fields that give life to this industry are steel plants, mining sectors, hydel projects, etc. Other sectors that have shaped this into an organised industry include the automotive industry and other heavy engineering divisions. Designing, developing, manufacturing and exporting hydraulic tools for electrical and mechanical disciplines of varied industries is another branch where hydraulics has earned a place for itself. As hydraulics industry is tied up with many other industries like electrical, seals manufacturers, specialised steel manufacturers, etc, it has emerged as
one of the leading industries giving business to various companies from varied sectors. This industry also has the potential to outsource jobs to local vendors and small-scale industries and is generating good business. All these factors have enabled the hydraulic industry to occupy a good position in the market.
Q What are the latest trends in India? With increased use of hydraulic products, there is greater responsibility on the industry to produce equally competent products. To fill this gap, extensive use of engineered hydraulic tools and equipment that are userfriendly, safe and offer accuracy in repeated operations, with little or no lag time has become indispensable. H&P has recently found its application in radial gates of hydel projects, and robotics (industrial automation). Most other industrial machinery are updated with hydraulic systems to reduce manual operations as well as increase productivity.
Q With technological
advancements, how will this industry undergo a transition? Technological advancements, such as the embedded system, have led this industry into rocket launching pads, hydel projects and industrial robotics. For instance, previously, the gates
Interface of dams were operated manually with ropes, but now the application of hydraulic hoist system has become indispensable in this area. Almost all industrial machinery are being updated with hydraulic systems in order to save production time and achieve superior quality for their products. Defence and rocket launching systems are also extensively using the hydraulic systems. Hydraulics allow power to be distributed over flexible lines, and is useful for auto brakes, auto clutches and airplane controls. Thus, we see a big market for this industry in hydel projects, industrial automation, and defence & space sectors in the future.
Q Is the Indian H&P industry geared up for global
competition? Global competition is increasing in virtually every industry, and all businesses face increased pressure in delivering exceptional performance, solid reliability and cost-efficient solution, with unlimited versatility. In fact, after the US, engineers in India are the second largest group working on H&P. One reason why H&P has a global appeal, is because fluid power technology is required on every continent and in a wide variety of applications. The crucial factors that decide the fate of the competitor in this industry are quality, delivery time and cost-effectiveness. As the Indian hydraulics industry has developed a quality supplier chain and also gained a good exposure to this technology, India is well geared up to face the global competition in this industry.
Q What are the advantages of incorporating H&P? Some of the chief advantages here are that H&P is a ecofriendly and non-polluting industry, and increases productivity and accuracy. There is a reduction in manual involvement during massive operations, thereby reducing risks. It also involves low maintenance cost, and high reliability.
Q What are the challenges faced by the
industry? The major challenges met by this industry are in terms of servicing. This industry is yet to develop a standard process for offering faster servicing options to its supplied products. Without this, there is a probability of losing ourselves out to the global competition.
Q How do you envisage the future of this
industry in the next five years? For decades, hydraulics has been the muscle that moves the industry. Pneumatics provides the speed, force and repeatability needed for various industrial automation functions and commercial applications. Seeing the ongoing trend and demand of the H&P industry, we envisage a bright future for this industry in the next five years.
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The industry is entering the era of customer solutions Vivek Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Pneumatics Ltd
Q How is the Hydraulics and
Pneumatics (H&P) industry shaping up? Customer-centric operations, professional approach and costconsciousness are the key principles guiding the organisations. The (H&P) industry is fast gearing up to meet the requirements of modern industries.
Q What are the latest trends in
even to the extent of finding areas of improvement and suggest technology solutions for better working.
Q How has the evolution in
H&P changed the way other industries function? The changes are visible across all industries. The ‘technological inputs’ and ‘association model’ will help everyone have a win-win situation.
the H&P industry in India? Since this is a rapidly growing industry, utilising the latest technologies in design, manufacturing, communication and customer service is an important aspect. The focus now is on providing complete solutions to the customer requirements, instead of only providing the components. Customer requirements are being understood clearly and answers are being provided accordingly. Also, the technical support and information provided to the customer is more comprehensive, informative, usable and useful than it was earlier.
Q With the technological
advancements how will this industry undergo a transition? The technological advancements are directed towards creating efficient, cost-effective mechanisms for the industry. With the advancements in technology, the industry will now work as a partner to its customers, understanding their requirements,
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Q What are the challenges met
by this industry? Violation of copyright and cheap imitations of products is a major challenge faced by the industry today. Customers need to have a high level of awareness to understand quality products. This comes as an even bigger challenge, as the industry is entering the era of customer solutions and these are no longer limited to individual components.
Q Is the Indian H&P industry
geared up for the global Q What are the measures adopted in this industry to competition? The Indian hydraulics and pneumatic be eco-friendly? industry is set to face the global competition. We employ the best of people in the industry. The workforce with the technical knowhow and professional managers that this industry possesses, add up as a definite advantage in global markets.
Q Tell us about the H&P solutions
that your company provides. We are one of the leading manufacturers of the widest range of hydraulic fittings, pneumatic tools and other industrial supplies. We are leading manufacturers particularly in Rajasthan and have introduced automation in hundreds of small and medium scale industries in the state. The company provides one of the most comprehensive offerings of hydraulic and pneumatic components, equipment and automation accessories.
Most companies today maintain high awareness on being ecofriendly on their shop-floors. We mostly make efforts to incorporate measures for emission control, use of clean technology, waste reduction, practise better and controlled manufacturing process and spread awareness among all stakeholders in order to maintain the green measures.
Q How do you envisage the
future of this industry five years down the line? The market will be growing at a very fast rate. Competition, use of modern technology and better manufacturing will put huge pressure on prices. There will also be an ever-increasing requirement of improvements in the use of high-end technology.
Leaders Speak
Our growth strategy for the Indian market is driven by expansion in the domestic market ‌beams a confident Pavel Hajman, President, Asia-Pacific, SECO Tools AB. As the focus of global manufacturing shifts to this part of the world, his tasks are cut out with regard to driving the vision of this leading manufacturer & supplier of carbide cutting tools and associated equipment. A part of SECO Group since 1990, he brings on board an array of expertise spanning logistics, marketing, mergers & acquisitions and business development in diverse geographies worldwide. Manas R Bastia caught up with Hajman (who was in India recently on a whirlwind tour) and the conversation ranged from the latest trends in metal cutting machining to challenges of skilled human resources and from reducing the impact of manufacturing on the environment to future growth opportunities. Excerpts‌ September 2011 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS 107
Leaders Speak Q What are the recent global
trends in metal cutting machining? Faster, harder, accurate, more precise and yet economical are the omnipresent demands of the metal cutting industry. With today’s near net-shape raw material, difficult-to-machine material, complex machine tools and machining technology, the goal is to improve efficiency, reduce costs, boost productivity and minimise cycle times with very less or zero impact on the environment. New materials, advanced coatings and non-traditional cutting techniques are being developed to yield longer tool life and predictability in machining. Cutting tool manufacturers are not only working with their customers, but also collaborating with manufacturers of new high-performance workpiece materials and machine tool builders to develop new tools and application know-how that will deliver highproductivity requirement of the future. Over the last few years, we have seen a clear trend towards more energy and resource-efficient manufacturing systems. Seco Tools is well positioned to meet these trends with a wide range of high-performance products, including the latest development of Poly Crystalline Diamond (PCD) tools for composites.
South East Asia. In future, Indonesia and Vietnam will perform well besides Korea, which is a strong market with high growth potential. The metal cutting market in India reflects other major markets of the AP region. The major drivers are the vehicle industry, direct and sub-contract manufacturers as well as the power generation sector. After the economic meltdown in 2009, the Indian market is shaping up again. This is due to high domestic demands resulting from good recovery witnessed in all sectors apart from the increasing practice of India as an outsourcing platform.
Q What has been the impact of
the above on cutting tools technology and associated materials in the Asia-Pacific and international markets? As the AP region is growing organically as well as by relocation from the West, the demand and development of new cutting tools will rise in this region. We have taken this into consideration by having a regular and coordinated market & product input from the AP region into our global Research and Development (R&D) process. We also have an R&D centre in India, which is a part of our global R&D structure together with similar units in Sweden, France and the Czech Republic.
Q How would you describe
the Asia-Pacific metal cutting industry and India in particular, in terms of current demand drivers and growth opportunities? In 2010, the market rebounded well and our growth in the Asia-Pacific (AP) region was nearly 40 per cent over that witnessed in 2009, with most markets surpassing the 2008 sales level. This year, although growth is on a lower level, it is still good. The potential in the region is mainly attributed to segments such as automotive, general engineering, energy and aerospace as well as oil & gas. With regard to individual markets, SECO’s main growth markets are India, China and
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Q How does SECO as a
group add to customers’ competitiveness on a sustained basis? Seco Tools’ strategy is based on customer closeness with good technical support, solutions ability and reliable & fast deliveries. Together, all these aim at improving our customers’ machining by increasing productivity, lowering costs and enhancing quality. Customer closeness: We operate globally with over 40 subsidiaries, employing 5,500 staff, whereof more than 1,000 are technical engineers who offer daily service to our customers and help them solve their machining challenges. In the AP
region, we have 12 subsidiaries and over 700 employees. Thus, we are able to attend to the customer at a short notice and on a regular basis. Solutions ability: Seco Tools has about 25,000 standard products for all machining applications in milling, turning and holemaking. In addition, we have high technical ability to develop and produce special products, both tools and inserts, adapted to specific customer needs related to materials and operations process. We have three custom tooling units available for regional production only in the AP region – in China with a focus on PCD automotive tools, in Korea with a focus on milling tools and in India with a focus on high-tech tools and inserts for auto, energy and heavy duty segments. Logistics process: Seco Tools has a well-developed logistics process and delivery structure with four global distribution centres, one each in Europe and the US, and one Asian Distribution Center in Singapore catering to the entire AP region, except for China (it is covered by its own China Distribution Center that we recently inaugurated). Within the AP region we can take orders on a daily basis and deliver directly to customers within 24 hour. We have a high stock availability of more than 95 per cent, ensuring that customers can receive their products promptly.
Q What are SECO’s growth
plans for Asia-Pacific? Our overall target is to increase our market share, revenue and profitability in the next strategy period up to 2014. Until then, we plan to double our sales and also significantly increase the number of employees. Our focus is to further enhance the technical knowledge inside and outside the organisation, expand our custom tooling capabilities, develop our logistics network and continue working closely with our partners.
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Leaders Speak Executive mantras: The SECO way
Qualitative leadership: SECO Leadership throughout the organisation – Communicator-Decision Maker-Coach Effective delegation: Facilitated by integration of SECO Leadership and SECO Values Talent management: Established SECO Talent Management and Top Management programmes and active succession planning Organisational culture: Based on SECO values and Swedish consensus style Spurring innovation: By global R&D structure, Little Improvement for Everyone (LIFE) programme and various networks within Seco Tools Group Work-life balance: By having motivated and healthy employees, good work environment, family days at work Corporate social responsibility: Based on environmental responsibility, code of conduct
Q Tell us about your growth
strategy for India in manufacturing, R&D, expansion plans, etc. Our growth strategy for the Indian market is driven by expansion in the domestic market and development of our domestic organisation. The challenge is to be able to service our Indian customers in the best possible way, including timely deliveries, daily technical presence & support for our customers nationwide and as a total solution provider of complicated manufacturing systems & processes. The other part is propelled by investments in machining resources as well as human resources for our global role as an important supplier for the Seco Tools Group globally, as well as a supplier of both products and services from the local R&D organisation.
efforts support the Group’s aim to achieve continuous improvements in the environmental work and a reduced environmental impact. Especially with regard to environmental management, the overall objective of the Seco Tools Group is to actively participate in a process for sustainable development. We shall strive to minimise our environmental impact in development, manufacturing and distribution of metal cutting tools. Our operations shall be conducted in a way to protect the environment and the health of employees. Our environmental activities in 2010 were steered by five environmental goals – more efficient energy usage, reducing volume of waste, decreasing environmental impact from chemicals, increasing share of recycled raw materials and reducing environmental impact from transportation.
Q What are the green
manufacturing initiatives taken up by Seco Tools to reduce the impact of its products on the environment? Seco Tools has been globally certified as per the ISO 14001 environmental management system since 2006, incorporating about 25 main facilities worldwide. The environmental management system forms a platform for common, systematic environmental efforts in the Group. These systematic
Q How is Seco Tools meeting
the growing challenges of training & development of human resources and application skills for the metalworking industry? Our vision is to become the best informed, trained and educated organisation in the industry. We have well established training programmes for our internal staff, including regular training in product and application
knowledge. The core of our training programmes is called ‘Seco Training & Education Programme’ (STEP). STEP includes modules covering all aspects, from the fundamentals of metal cutting to product-specific training such as milling, turning or holemaking, to training modules for machining solutions of specific components and industry segments. STEP is conducted by specially educated and trained Seco Tools staff, called ‘STEP Masters’. In the AP region, we have dedicated STEP Masters covering 12 markets. They have the responsibility to meet the educational needs of their respective home markets, for our customers as well as internal staff. We see the ability to provide education and training as part of being a complete solution provider for our customers.
Q What are the future
opportunities for Seco Tools in Asia-Pacific in terms of product innovation and service? We have a strategy in place, ‘The Seco Way 2014’. Moreover, we have been on course in line with the following: Market coverage: The key is to continue developing the market coverage to come closer to the customers. This will help us work more closely with the customers in order to incorporate superior value through our total solutions of products and services. Product and service innovation: We will keep enhancing the product range and services to fit the fast changing customer environment. The key to this is speed, and we will continue bringing out new solutions. Glocal: We have a long history where we have accumulated considerable knowledge and experience around the world that is available to our customers in the AP region. What really stands out most is the sound technical knowledge and dedication of our people in the AP region.
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India has already attained the global level of quality ‌ reflects Yosuke Murata, who holds multiple responsibility at Murata Machinery Ltd. Besides being the Executive Vice President of the Japanese manufacturing company, he heads the R&D, the IT solutions and the logistics & automation division in the company. During his recent visit to the country, Murata conversed with Debarati Basu on how the Indian automotive industry poses a challenge on the global platform.
Q The recent catastrophe took
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a heavy toll on Japan’s auto component industry. However, the country is now coming back with a vengeance. Tell us how the industry is now coping up. What were the challenges that the industry faced while making the comeback?
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The brunt of the Tsunami was more than what we had expected. It not only damaged many facilities but it also had a major impact on the entire supply chain. Even today, there are certain components, which have not yet returned to the normal supply chain. Many major companies are still not back into production yet. Even we were in a small way affected by this disruption of the supply chain. However, the industrial section is recovering fast. This is mostly because of Japan’s powerful industrial section. Post Tsunami, one of the major challenges faced by the industry was the lack of proper and prompt information
Leaders Speak between the suppliers and the customers on component availability. This led to a panic situation. Also, as soon as there was an anticipation of a shortage, people started to order more. So even though the actual demand remained the same, the amount of components ordered suddenly shot up as people were not sure of the intensity with which the supply chain was affected by the earthquake and the time it would take to resume normalcy. Disparity between supply and order became unmanageable. However, the situation is now under control and the initial fear and confusion among the suppliers and customers is over. We expect the supply of components to become normal by the end of this year, while the automotive industry should be back to normal by September- October.
Q In this booming industry, R&D plays a vital
role. What are the key ingredients required in setting up an R&D facility and according to you where does India stand in terms of this effort? What initiatives are required to boost R&D in the country? As far as R&D is concerned, our research is more in the area of product development and application. We feel, there is not much difference in the Indian and Japanese R&D initiatives as the education system in India is very good and there are young educated people entering the industry. The country is good in research activities especially in the medical and IT field. In this industry, it is more important to have a proper information channel with the customers so more precise information can be obtained from them about their actual demand and needs. This would help in giving better products to meet their demand.
Q In what ways can Indian companies reach globally
accepted level of quality and deliverance? Most of the Indian companies have already attained the global level of quality. The key here is to maintain good quality control. If you can manage this, the delivery just follows up. There is no way one can have good quality with bad delivery because to achieve quality, one has to control the process and if one can control that, it is quite natural to meet the delivery time. As far as securing a position in the global market, it is just a matter of time for India.
Q The automotive industry is in an exceptional
growth phase, with highly sophisticated cars entering the market. Is the Indian industry geared up to meet the global demand? Yes, India can certainly meet the global automotive demand. In the initial stage there might be questions of quality and productivity. But sooner or later one has to
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Leaders Speak Q What are the challenges that
The key here is to maintain good quality control. If you can control the quality, the delivery just follows up. compete against global competitors and this will automatically raise the quality standards. For instance, we provide the same quality machines to Japanese, European as well as Indian customers. This is because customer requirement globally is the same. Automotive industry is growing in a big way and our customers are facing global challenges, which have led to a big leap in quality standards. Hence, we too have to raise our quality standards to provide them machines suiting their needs.
Q How do you perceive the future
of the automotive industry? It is a growing market and will continue to grow rapidly. This is so because there are still many people, who are buying their first car. These numbers are tremendous in countries like India, China, Brazil, and Russia. Also, the industry is coming up with different types of automobiles to suit the needs across various financial brackets. The next step for the automotive industry is to focus on vehicles, which will have lower impact on the environment and save fuel. As far as volume is concerned, this industry is growing and in terms of the commodity per se, new cars are coming into the market everyday. The European market is coming up with the trend of downsizing cars with smaller yet powerful engine which use less fuel. The automotive technology is continuously advancing.
Q What are the products
on offer to the Indian market and what are the enhancements/modifications done in your product line to cater to the Indian market? We have two main product ranges – one is the turning machines suitable for
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chucking components. We manufacture and supply high end automated gantry loader twin spindle turning machines. Our speciality is not just the machines but the application as well. Our second product range is that of punch presses. So far, the level of automation has been different. The production podium was higher in countries like the United States, Europe and Japan whereas it was much lower in India in the past. But with the automotive industry growing rapidly in India, even the level of automation, material handling, loading and unloading are now reaching the same level as in Japan and other countries.
Q What are the differences in
reaching out to the Indian market as compared to the European or the American market? We do not think there is too much of a difference. The expectations of the customer are the same everywhere. At the same time, almost every market is different in terms of language, culture, finances and facilities available. For instance, in China, finances are easily available. Or, if you want to set up a plant in Singapore or Malaysia, you will be able to raise the finance much faster. But in India, the entrepreneurs themselves have to do most of the work to raise finance. Also, it is tougher to sell expensive machines in India. People want best performance machine at the lowest possible cost. We try to make them understand that some of their competitors are using these expensive machines in some part of the world and we try to make them question themselves – why? Nonetheless, the needs of the customers remain the same. We have to tailor-make certain strategies to suit their need.
you encounter in the Indian market and what strategies are in place to combat them? No market in the world is easy right now. At least, in India, the market is growing. While we do not face any special challenge, getting finance is the perpetual problem. Also, there is a growing challenge of cost reduction for the customer, which is getting higher. This industry is also in need of engineers with vast and in-depth knowledge and experience in the field of production. Most engineers today have superficial knowledge. A machine is only a means to do production. We provide the situation in which the customer can confidently maintain their production and machine is just a part of it. But what we need are people who understand the machines.
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is certainly an added asset. What is the vision, mission and plan behind this centre? Providing proper application to our customers is a big selling point for our productivity. And down the line, while we will provide the basic machine from Japan, for the application including tooling, programming etc, India will play a big role. We are also gearing ourselves for providing these applications by hiring educated and experienced professionals in the Indian setup.
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strategies? We have been growing as far as the size is concerned. We have grown ten times in the last six years, which is significant. We have a same market experience in certain areas in Japan and I believe we can achieve the same level of market share in India or at least in our target segment of the industry. In the next four years, in our machine tool division, we intend to grow four times the size in terms of the number of machines we sell in the Indian market.
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ELECTROMECH MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS (INDIA) PVT LTD
Uplifting industry standards to global heights Serving the market from one of the largest crane manufacturing facilities in India located near Pune, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India) Pvt Ltd, has set the benchmark for the Indian crane industry. It currently commands the highest market share and offers precise solutions for wide-ranging applications in manufacturing plants and infrastructure projects. The company is synonymous with offering service excellence by practising international standards of manufacturing and quality assurance. Swapnil Pillai
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Spread over 18 acre with more than 80,000 sq m of manufacturing area, the facility near Pune is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery like CNC cutting machines, semi-automated girder manufacturing fixtures and gate drivers to serve clients in the construction, steelyard, heavy
Facility Visit engineering and windmill sectors with pertinent solutions. The company followed the private equity route to fuel its facility expansion and generated ` 45 crore from Motilal Oswal.
We induct young engineers from campus and train them in operating new systems and incorporate their unique ideas to upgrade the existing systems. We could leverage on our young team to go beyond the conventional and do more.
The journey so far
Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director of overhead cranes. These services are made available through a team of well-trained and skilled engineers & technicians. The service has been initiated to ensure maximum up-time of the material handling equipment, irrespective of its make. Various service packages have been included to suit clients’ requirements. Cranedge service offerings
Inspections Spare parts Emergency breakdown repairs Formal proactive predictive maintenance programme Modernisation & relocation
The growth trajectory ElectroMech was considered more of a local player during its initial days of operation, but it implemented the necessary technology and applications to go beyond the standard product
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The company was founded by Vinayak Mehendale in 1979 at Pimpri, Pune. Back then, the turnover of the company was ` 2.5 crore. Under the able guidance of Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India) Pvt Ltd, who took over the reins of the company at the age of 24, the expansion of Pirangut facility near Pune – from a raw material base to a full-fledged manufacturing unit – was undertaken. Towards this end, new applications and areas of business were explored. Three decades of relentless hard work has lifted the company to its current status, boasting a turnover of around ` 180 crore and a one-of-its-kind state-of-the art manufacturing facility at Pirangut. Going a step ahead to serve the crane industry as a whole, ElectroMech has initiated an after-sales service company, Cranedge India Pvt Ltd. This company is exclusively engaged in providing after-sales service to users
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offering. When the market was growing, the company’s products were not in line with the market requirement. Slowly, the company matured in terms of trained manpower and latest technology to meet these requirements. According to AVR Murty, CEO, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India) Pvt Ltd, “ElectroMech aimed at evolving a solution for the customer rather than just selling the product; this ideology gave us an impetus and boosted customer confidence regarding the reliability of ElectroMech products for any kind of material handling need. There were occasions when we could not provide the ultimate answer, but we never backed out. We went out of the way to help customers grapple with problems.” He further adds, “To achieve our goals, we needed the right kind of people. However, getting skilled manpower, training and retaining them for the new plant at Pirangut, which is located away from the city, was a challenge. So, we decided to train local manpower and place them in the new organisation. We started off with about 25 people, and today we can proudly say that we have a strong team of 300 employees, out of which 100 are qualified engineers.” The other challenge was to have an organised way of operating and ensure that employees adapt to the use of latest practices and systems. “When you are scaling from a small-scale company to one having a turnover of about ` 200 crore, there is a lot of inherent resistance from employees to change their mindset on the current way of functioning and embrace new practices and technologies. Making
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the shop-floor workers understand the advantages of new systems in place, for instance, like Management Information System (MIS) is not meant to penalise them but to provide a feedback on their work, was a challenge. Pooling all the resources together towards realising a common goal was our biggest challenge,” Murthy observes. In the process of expanding the company, it developed a more organised process of manufacturing, ensuring safety by eliminating risk. “Whenever a product failed to meet the requirements of customers, they never lost confidence in ElectroMech. We continued to provide the services, whether we made profit or not. Our customers’ belief and our commitment to take care of their requirements have been our biggest advantage. We induct young engineers from campus and train them in operating new systems and incorporate their ideas to upgrade the systems. We could leverage on our young team to go beyond the conventional and do more.” avers Tushar Mehendale.
Taking the organic route The plant at Pirangut is located at a distance from the city and amid scenic surroundings. The company has undertaken initiatives like planting 3,000 saplings around the facility to blend with nature. Even the manufacturing process has been aligned to reuse most of the available resources and minimise waste. The unique design of the facility makes optimum utilisation of natural ventilation and light. The company’s paint booth, which is one of the largest in the country, reuses most of the paint that gets wasted during painting. Murty says, “The facility is in sync with our objective of lean manufacturing. We ensure to make the best use of natural resources. Even the hazardous wastes are disposed at the waste retrieval centre at Ranjangaon.” All the metal cutting work is undertaken on two CNC plasma cutting machines, thereby eliminating the usual risk of catching fire. The company has an efficient racking system for inventory storage, wherein all the materials are stacked in an organised way to avoid
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Going global
Efficient racking system for inventory storage
accidents and reduce inventory lead-time. When it comes to employee wellbeing, the company has adopted a holistic development principle. Regular health check-ups, family engagement activities, interesting competitions during festivals, besides training in first-aid and team building are organised to uplift the employee morale and boost their confidence. The company also conducts Englishspeaking lectures for two hours on Saturday for all its employees. “This is all part of the evolution process. We want to ensure that the growth is not only in terms of turnover but also in visibility. Emphasis is on the implementation of systems that not just ensure the growth of the company but also that of the employees,” states Murty.
Quality to the core The Pirangut facility has a welltrained team, headed by experts with over 15 years of experience in quality systems and procedures. The team has initiated measures to align documentation, quality systems and process with the organisational objective. The movement of goods within the factory is done systematically so that the materials
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are not handled in an unsafe manner. For facilitating this, the company has 23 internal cranes to deal with materials effectively. Laser technology has been utilised wherever applicable to maintain the quality of the end-product. The process has been carefully designed to avoid unnecessary operations and make the system accident-free. The company has a zero accident record to its credit so far. Murty says, “We decided to opt for an ISO certification after standardising our process. With just two months of process standardisation, we received ISO certification. Our factory and welding process have received the ‘Approval of Welding’ certificate from leading classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL), Hamburg, Germany. This was instrumental for our contract with Cargotech, our client in the shipping industry. The company is also ISO 9001:2008 certified, with UKAS accreditation. We are now in the process of putting our systems in place for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) certificate. The ground work for the same has already been done.”
The applications of cranes have evolved from just assisting in the movement of the products to the smooth execution of complex projects like tunnel digging, petrochemical exploration and so on. Indian companies are not only looking inward but also at the global market. Murty says, “When one is looking at the market as a global platform, it becomes imperative to standardise the materials. Indian industry’s consumption is so high, that sometimes companies contemplate whether it is necessary to go abroad and do business. But having a global presence has its advantage; one gets to learn a lot. There is tremendous market in Africa and Middle East. We already have our own office in Dubai to tap this potential. Similarly, Saudi Arabia offers an excellent market for the petrochemical and infrastructure segment. Our products offerings include a diverse range of standard components, besides others that cater to certain specific dimensional requirements of clients.” To meet the complex specifications of the petrochemical industry, the company has a special agreement with STAHL Crane Systems. These cranes are flame and explosion proof. Murty says, “The certification for these machines is a specialised activity. So we take the components from STAHL and convert it into a product that is suitable for specific activity of our client.”
Towards the next level ElectroMech is in the process of adding more machines and manpower at its facility to increase production. The company already has a facility in Chennai to serve the South Indian market exclusively. Apart from automotive, the company is bullish on its expansion into the thermal & nuclear power sector. “We want to become a ` 1,000 crore company in the next five years,” affirms Murty. By undertaking loads of initiatives, the company is all set to scale to another level of success.
Factory Fundamentals It has been our persistent effort to provide incremental value to our readers with ‘cuttingedge’ information. As a part of this endeavour, we have this feature - ‘From Modern Machine Shop’, in an exclusive arrangement with the premier metalworking and machine tool publication in North America. Modern Machine Shop (MMS), published by Gardner Publications, US, offers exceptionally high editorial features and circulation standards that have become a hallmark of its operating philosophy and worldwide reputation. We strongly believe that the information provided in this feature will keep our readers updated about the latest global developments in business strategies & technological innovations, the quintessential ingredients for competitive manufacturing.
Eco-friendly cleaning system reduces costs In addition to helping meet cleanliness specifications, Dürr Ecoclean’s Compact 80C parts washer has reduced energy, waste removal and labour costs at this precision parts manufacturer.
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the reliability of the company’s parts-cleaning process, replacing aqueous systems with Compact 80C solvent-based systems from Dürr Ecoclean (Plymouth, Michigan) has reduced energy, waste removal and labour costs. Based near Syracuse in central New York, Manth Brownell was founded in a garage in 1951. Today, the contract manufacturer serves industries including automotive, utilities, fluid power, appliances and more from two plants totaling 135,000 sq ft of manufacturing and office space. While it specialises in precision-turned parts, the company’s lineup of nearly 160 machines also includes milling capability. Materials machined here include brass, steel, stainless steel, nylon, plastic and more.
Solvent-based replacement for aqueous systems
Since installation at Manth Brownell, this Compact 80C parts washer has consistently delivered clean, dry, rust-fee parts
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By the time the company moved to reevaluate its parts cleaning operations, it had experienced numerous difficulties with the aqueous systems already in place. These systems were ineffective for removing chips from
Factory Fundamentals energy efficiency and ease of use. This system’s cleaning media consists of nonhalogenated carbons, which are said to enable the safe and economical use of solvents for removing oils, greases, emulsions and swarf between or after manufacturing processes. Programs for brass, stainless steel, plastic and other part materials Different process variants are easy to select on the parts washer’s touchscreen interface use hot and/or cold immersion with downline vapor degreasing. Additionally, the internal surfaces of threaded, blind the system is environmentally friendly holes when oil from the machining because the cleaning and drying process collected there. Additionally, processes take place in a vacuum work the wash’s non-neutral pH caused chamber. This saves heating energy spotting in some materials, which could and minimises vapour loss to prevent potentially impede downstream brazing problems with emissions or excessive and soldering processes. Attempts to humidity in the shop. bring the pH level closer to neutral by reducing the amount of soap often caused brown spotting from leftover oil Reduced labour cost and waste that had dried on the part. Finally, with Heat recovery throughout the entire no vacuum in place for chip removal, process further reduces energy use. chips tended to accumulate at the The system uses a distillation process bottom of the wash chamber only to to separate solvent from the cutting oil be churned up and contaminate other for reclamation before returning it to parts during later cycles. the wash tank. This ensures that parts are cleaned only with pure solvent. The company also sought to address Manth Brownell reuses the reclaimed broader issues with the aqueous cutting oil for machining after filtering systems, including their high energy and replenishing it with the necessary costs, excessive water waste and long additives. Since implementation, wash times. All of these problems led it problems with improperly cleaned to consider solvent-based replacements, blind holes, spotting and chip particularly models with a vapour recirculation have been eliminated. degrease option. Engineers researched In fact, the company says that not a various systems before deciding that single customer has rejected a part for Dürr Ecoclean’s Compact 80C offered cleanliness specifications, and another the right combination of performance, machine shop has since contracted with the company to wash a hydraulic automobile transmission component. “They’re paying us just to wash their parts because we have the equipment that meets the ISO standard,” says Jim Newton, environmental and safety Shown here with Manth Brownell’s Bob compliance engineer at Manth Brownell. Forget (middle) and Jim Newton (right), A single Compact 80C not only uses company President Wesley Skinner says at less energy than the aqueous models it least three other companies that have seen their Compact 80C have since purchased replaced, but also does twice the work Dürr Ecoclean parts washers of those systems. The company notes
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that drying alone could take as long as 20 minutes on the aqueous systems, whereas the longest total wash it has programmed on the new unit takes only 10 minutes, including vacuum drying. In addition to speeding the cleaning process and cutting back on energy use, the system has reduced labour costs and waste. The aqueous units required Newton to check and alter the chemistry of the wash every day and empty as much as 1,200 gallons from the wash chamber every month. Since installing the new system, his maintenance workload has been greatly reduced. Moreover, with an optional, automatic loading system, the Compact 80C can be run by one operator. This further reduces labour costs compared to the previous system, which required two.
Simplified operations The company adds that the unit’s intuitive control panel simplifies operation and new employee training. By simply selecting the appropriate wash program from icons on the screen, users can initiate a range of diverse cleaning cycles without extensive knowledge of the system or the process. For example, the program for plastic parts does not include vapour degreasing because that function generates temperatures that could distort the plastic, although a trainee might not know that. “You can easily select what you want it to do and what you do not want it to do. The wash operator only has to read the ‘recipe card’ that tells which program to run and which basket will receive the parts,” Newton says. Manth Brownell was satisfied enough with the first Compact 80C to add a second unit two years later in a nearby facility for redundancy and better product flow. The older system serves more than 100 machines, while the newer services about 60. Both run 16 hours a day over two shifts. While both of these systems are the same basic model, the newer one features an ultrasonic cleaning option.
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Five-axis machine blends power, small work zone A manufacturer of blisks and impellers needed to quickly find a new five-axis machining centre, or risk losing a lucrative job. Two new Vertical Machining Centres (VMCs) fit the shop’s requirements and provided unexpected benefits. Matt Danford
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Typically consisting of stainless steel and other difficult-to-machine materials, parts machined at NuCon are characterised by swept surfaces and complex contours. This particular energyindustry part prompted the shop to purchase two VMX42SR VMCs from Hurco
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order so large that the shop simply did not have the capacity to fulfill it. NuCon needed new equipment—fast. The machines that filled the niche, two identical VMX42SR VMCs from Hurco, have not disappointed. In addition to enabling the shop to keep its work, the five-axis machines have provided unexpected benefits. “They did exactly what we were looking for, and have proven to be more profitable than anticipated,” reveals Bernhardt.
Utilising machining time Specifically, NuCon was looking for a five-axis machine that combined a relatively small work envelope with the rigidity and horsepower needed to cut hardened materials, particularly stainless steel. That alloy constitutes the majority of work at the Livonia, Michigan-based shop, a specialist in the machining of bladed, rotating components such as blisks and impellers for the aerospace, automotive and turbo machinery industries. NuCon produces virtually all types of blade configurations, including arbitrary shapes, open and shrouded impellers and open and closed turbines, among others. Most of this work is conducted on 15 vintage, five-axis Sundstrand machining centres that the company has retrofitted with its own rotary spindle heads, custom impeller machining software and control system. Drawing on their experiences as machine tool designers in the 1960s,
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Factory Fundamentals Bernhardt and fellow shop co-owner David Stormont developed these custom features when they founded NuCon in 1973. The Sundstrands vary in size to handle a variety of parts, ranging from those measuring only 5 mm in diameter to some that are cut from steel blocks as heavy as 11 tonne. For the most part, all the machines stay consistently busy. Recently, however, NuCon faced the prospect of two of its smaller machines becoming too busy, to the point of being overwhelmed. An energy industry customer had placed a larger order than usual for compressors and expanders used to liquefy natural gas, and the machines that would normally cut these parts had already reached capacity.
As opposed to a trunnion-type or other five-axis configuration, the use of a tilting spindle head and rotary table provides cutting tools with access to virtually any area of the part, says David Bernhardt, Co-owner of NuCon
Replacing old machine Tying up a larger machine with this work simply did not make sense, so Bernhardt and Stormont set out to see if they could find a new machine that would meet their needs. They soon discovered that, unlike the sturdy old Sundstrands, many smaller-envelope five-axis machines on the market were too light for the application. In addition to lacking the necessary horsepower and torque, many of the models in the desired size range could not even accommodate the weight of the parts. “About 750 pounds is where a lot of the table capacities fell off,” says Bernhardt. “The parts we are looking at range from about 700 to 800 pounds before machining, so we’d have been running right on the ragged edge,” he adds further. Eventually, the shop owners’ search took them to Hurco’s technology centre in Indianapolis, where a live stainless cutting demonstration convinced them that the VMX42SR would meet their needs. The 40-taper, five-axis VMC features 48 horsepower and a maximum spindle motor torque of 87 foot-pounds at 2,900 rpm. The machine’s 24-inchdiameter rotary table can handle loads as heavy as 1,100 pounds, more than enough to accommodate NuCon’s compressor and expander parts.
NuCon Co-owner David Bernhardt, shown here, says the intuitive nature of the Hurco control made it easy for the company’s operators to get up to speed on the new equipment
The new Hurco machines complement vintage Sundstrand five-axis models like this one. These machines have been retrofitted with the company’s own impeller machining software and PC-based controls
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Factory Fundamentals as an option with the machines, as a major driver of increased confidence in lights-out operation compared with the Sundstrands. Every machine in the shop, including the Sundstrands, has some form of integrated tool gauging. This enables the shop to avoid scrapping expensive parts by tracking tool wear to ensure cutters are changed when needed.
Better accuracy ensured The Sundstrand machines used to machine most of the company’s parts are extremely rugged, incorporating induction hardened ways, anti-friction roller bearings, pre-stressed columns and other features that contribute to rigidity, Bernhardt says
Bernhardt adds that the machine’s configuration was also a factor in his selection. Compared with other fiveaxis designs, this machine’s use of a B-axis tilting head plus C-axis rotary table provides improved tool access to the swept surfaces and complex contours that characterise most of the shop’s parts. For example, one strategy commonly employed at NuCon is to approach the part from underneath, or, as Bernhardt puts it, to ‘mill uphill, where the base of the spindle is lower than the tool tip.’ Using a trunnion-type machine would limit this type of movement. “You can get boxed in, literally. You can’t get all over the part like you can with a rotary head,” he avers. Bernhardt and Stormont were also impressed with the machine’s motion control, a function of the toolpath algorithms in the Hurco CNC. Powered by the builder’s proprietary Win-Max software, the CNC also provides 600-block look-ahead, a maximum 600-ipm programmable feed rate and processing speed as fast as 2,277 blocks per second. Best of all, the builder was prepared to deliver two of the machines almost immediately, and once installed, they provided additional, unexpected benefits. Although Hurco often touts intuitive conversational programming
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as a major selling point of its CNCs, NuCon uses the NC side of the control exclusively. Nonetheless, the control’s ease of use enabled operators to get up to speed on running the new machines quickly. Additionally, the company had no problems getting the CNC to integrate with either its custom software or the hyperMill CAM software from Open Mind (Needham, Massachusetts) it uses for especially difficult jobs. “It really says a lot for us to go to another machine with an alien control when all of the Sundstrands and turning systems we have use the control system we developed. The integration has been seamless, and all of the operators picked up the Hurco control quickly,” replies Berhardt Moreover, the machines require less attention than other models in the shop, and are therefore better suited for lights-out operation. In general, this is a result of the machines’ reliability feels Bernhardt. However, he cites table-mounted laser tool gauges from Blum (Erlanger, Kentucky), which NuCon purchased
Presetting tools on the machine helps ensure accuracy by avoiding distortion due to thermal growth in the spindle, differences in temperature on the shop floor, and other environmental considerations. However, most of these devices are contact-type units and are far less accurate than the models incorporated on the Hurco machines. “The lasers have given us greater confidence and really brought our lights-out operation up a notch. It is so much more accurate that we do not have to worry at all about the tool deteriorating and not catching it,” confirms Bernhardt. Beyond the machines, Bernhardt appreciates the service and support provided by Hurco. As an example, he recalls one instance in which the tool clamping mechanism in one of the VMCs broke, rendering the spindle head virtually useless. Within two days of the accident, the builder had shipped another head to NuCon, installed it, and gotten the machine back up and running. This two-day turnaround is especially impressive because unique circumstances required Hurco to obtain the new spindle head from another user of the same machine, as opposed to shipping it from the factory. “They have been probably the best service network we ever had,” he concludes.
Matt Danford has a BS degree in Journalism from Ohio University. He is the Editor with Modern Machine Shop magazine in the US.
Curtain Raiser
Rudrapur Sept 23-26, 2011 Gandhi Park
Moving growth graph northwards Is the northern belt of the country becoming a manufacturing stronghold with the emergence of industrial hotspots such as Uttarakhand and National Capital Region? Are you finding access to such growing manufacturing markets difficult? The wait is finally over…The maiden Rudrapur edition of the veteran trade exposition, Engineering Expo offers you a glimpse of new manufacturing corridors and their dynamic products & services offerings. Potent with prospects, the northern region of India opens its floodgates of opportunities. The aim and the intent is to steer your profits and possibilities northwards. Arindam Ghosh & Prerna Sharma
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he biggest consumer market of the country – the northern belt – is slowly transitioning itself into a manufacturing paradise. It owes its stature to leading corporates who spotted an opportunity and made the Northern region their preferred manufacturing base. This growth has catapulted the entire region into a sourcing hub of engineering as well manufacturing products & services. While this holds true not only for the multinational companies (MNCs) who are steaming this growth, but also to the domestic small-scale ancillary units, who form the backbone of ‘real’ production. These changing growth dynamics are positively impacting industrial belts such as Manesar, Faridabad and Rudrapur. These tier II and tier III regions are grabbing the attention of industrialists as they queue up to pledge investments in these regions. Providing insights, Anil Chaudhry, BU Head Industrial Robotics, Hi-Tech Robotic
Systemz, says, “The manufacturing sector is witnessing a growth phase and is poised to get lucrative investments in future. Tier II & tier III cities are becoming the most sought after investment destinations for setting up manufacturing units due to factors such as geographical advantages, supportive government policies and availability of cheap labour.” Elaborating further on the same, Nidhi Rai, Director, Production Aids & Consultants (PAC), affirms, “The cost of the land & manpower are cheaper as compared to bigger cities and that is probably the biggest reason why suppliers are moving to tier II and tier III cities.” The growth opportunities are still bright and booming for companies, which have already set up units in these regions. But what about those companies, which are still struggling to either mark their presence or are looking for a potential supplier? Are the prospects still potent for such companies? The
Curtain Raiser maiden edition of Engineering Expo Rudrapur will clear these and many more such ambiguities in the minds of potential investors. In fact, it aims to empower the potential industry by providing conducive networking environ and state-of-the-art product & service offerings. Ever since 2002-03, Engineering Expo has gained an upper hand in promoting and capturing the hidden potential of such promising regions. With the launch of its Rudrapur edition in 2011-12, Engineering Expo is further poised to play the role of an enabler in capturing newer horizons. Like always, this year’s edition is positioned uniquely for exhibitors and visitors to harness maximum benefits.
Industrial Development Corporation of Uttaranchal (SIDCUL), along with a harmonious industrial relations climate, have facilitated the development of the region and will continue to do so in the future.” Seconding Renavikar’s views, Hiren Jadeja, Executive Director, Jyoti CNC Automation, opines, “The potential is huge. If one only considers Rudrapur, there are a number of auto ancillaries.” Ashutosh Martolia, Head – Accounts & Internal Relations, Six D Marketing Solutions, believes that Rudrapur offers a plethora of opportunities. “One will easily find resources & manpower, and at times, the government is quite supportive to all big companies to ensure that the entire area is developed,” he claims. Satish Verma, Director, Kruger & Brentt, however, feels that Rudrapur’s proximity to Delhi is one of the biggest growth boosters. He says, “Owing to
Lucrativeness quotient
With a strong investment portfolio, the city of Rudrapur is slowly becoming a manufacturer’s paradise owing to its strategic positioning, incentives offered by the government in terms of sops and easy availability of labour & land. Talking about the lucrativeness of Rudrapur as an investment destination, Jadeja says, “The advent of major auto companies has brought with itself a whole host of auto ancillaries in the region. Some of the companies who are based in Gujarat also have their subsidiary in Rudrapur. In this regard, we have our existing customers based in the region, which makes it a potential market.” Endorsing his thoughts, Chaudhary comments, “Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz has a division focussed towards applications based on Potent with prospects industrial robotics. Since all major Rudrapur, a buzzing city in the state manufacturing giants are moving to of Uttarakhand, is slowly transforming advanced technology and into the ‘Manufacturing are setting up state-ofMecca’ of North India With a strong investment portfolio, the city of the-art units in Rudrapur, owing to its proximity to Rudrapur is slowing becoming a manufacturer’s this area is touted as a the capital of the country paradise owing to its strategic positioning, promising destination – Delhi – as well as its close incentives offered by the government in terms of for our company. Being connections with other sops and easy availability of labour & land. a service company, Himajor industrial belts, such Tech Robotic Systemz is as Haryana. Industry experts planning to open up a and manufacturing biggies this, goods that are manufactured in service centre in Rudrapur followed unanimously vouch for the fact that Rudrapur can be transported to any by an operation centre to cater to the it is the strategic positioning and the part of the country in a short span of business requirements of industrial presence of low-cost land & labour time. In addition, companies wanting robotics in the coming years.” Verma, that are attracting industries to set up to set up their base in the region can however, believes that Rudrapur their base in Rudrapur. Companies like avail of various tax benefits.” offers a vast range of opportunities Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, for his industrial cleaning equipment. ITC, Britannia, Havells and Delta Giving an organiser’s perspective “So, it makes perfect sense for us India are flourishing in this small, about the choice of location, Sandeep to be in Rudrapur,” he says. For yet impactful, region. Commenting Khosla, CEO – Publishing, Infomedia PAC, Rudrapur is a lucrative business on the promising horizons that this 18, avers, “Having successfully avenue because the area is well region offers, Atul P Renavikar, Head covered manufacturing destinations connected and talented manpower – Pantnagar Plant, Tata Motors, such as Ahmedabad, Pune, Indore is available. Martolia, too claims that informs, “Rudrapur (Pantnagar) and Chennai, Rudrapur was our Uttarakhand, specifically Rudrapur, is has emerged as an important ultimate choice. The strong presence developing fast. auto hub in North India, with most of auto ancillaries in the region Rudrapur is an excellent destination major domestic auto manufacturers and its proximity to Delhi further because of manpower availability establishing their plants here. Factors substantiated our belief to tap this and incentives being offered by the such as the proactive & supportive potential market. We are sure that State Government. industrial policy implemented by the exhibitors & visitors participating in Utttarakhand Government and its this edition will gain from the benefits Discussing the plus points of industrial arm, State Infrastructure and that Radrapur has to offer.” Rudrapur, Renavikar comments,
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Curtain Raiser Engineering Expo 2011-12: Season begins! The era of setting up base in tier I cities has become a redundant phenomenon. New age manufacturing is slowly finding its way into tier II & tier III cities of the country. Be it Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad or Indore, these cities are holding the fort in attracting big investments. Thanks to factors such as easy land availability at low cost, access to skilled & talented workforce and their logistics expertise, these towns are becoming the harbingers of manufacturing growth in India. Carrying this growth momentum forward and unraveling the exponential growth waiting to be tapped in such cities is the forthcoming edition of Engineering Expo. Along with capturing the growth markets of Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai & Indore, this season of Engineering Expo will explore two emerging, yet untapped, markets beholding colossal potential – Rudrapur & Aurangabad. With the series of new initiatives to augment leads for exhibitors as well as providing a whole new experience to visitors, this year’s Engineering Expo is poised to be much bigger in its offerings. Be there to witness the manufacturing extravaganza with the season’s first show to be held in Rudrapur from September 23-26, 2011. “As the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) industry creates a large ecosystem of suppliers & subsuppliers, the Rudrapur auto hub is creating tremendous opportunities for small entrepreneurs who can serve this large ecosystem as well as generate employment. The hub is only 250 km away from the National Capital Region (NCR). With improved road & rail connectivity and the newly commenced air link between Pantnagar & Delhi, the region is accessible to entrepreneurs, who wish to set up ancillary satellite units here. Besides, tremendous opportunities exist in the area of service infrastructure, including low cost housing and establishment of schools, colleges & institutions offering quality medical care.”
Platform for profit It is an established fact now that Rudrapur is the best place for manufacturers and organising trade exhibitions in such a region makes perfect business sense. With Rudrapur as the start, this year’s edition promises to be unique and innovative from the word go. Sharing the same sentiments, Verma says, “Engineering Expo plays an important role for us in exhibiting our latest offerings to our potential customers. For visitors, it is a good platform to network with peer
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companies and get acquainted with the best-in-class products & services. Putting things into perspective, Jadeja remarks, “An exhibition is the only place where we can exhibit our products, and, most importantly, give a live demonstration of our products & equipment to visitors. In this way, we get direct access to our customers as well as our potential customers. Apart from that, we get to meet our clients during the show.” Chaudhary feels that Engineering Expo is a great avenue to showcase all new technologies as it provides a platform for all engineering and manufacturing units to explore business opportunities. According to Rai, “Rudrapur is close to emerging industrial hubs such as Manesar. I feel that the development of Rudrapur will also be in line with what we have witnessed in Manesar in such a short span of time. We would also like to replicate the same strategy. By participating in Engineering Expo, we will be able to reach out to our target audience.” Seconding Rai’s views, Martolia says, “Exhibitions are good platforms for companies like ours because we can showcase our products to our customers. We also get to know about the latest developments in our field as well as in the allied segments by participating in the Expo.” For Jagdish Panchal & Hardik Panchal, Directors,
Jekson Machinery, “Exhibitions are places to exhibit one’s pride in what he/she is doing. It gives us an opportunity to establish a direct contact with our customers.”
Innovative offerings In order to cover this new market, most exhibiting companies are planning to exhibit their existing product ranges during the show. Verma says, “We are targeting this market for the first time and so, we are only looking at showcasing our existing range of products.” Jyoti CNC Automation will also be exhibiting its existing line of products. Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is planning to display its material handling and automation solutions like process AGVs for assembly applications and pick & place application, while PAC has a strategy in place to launch premium products almost every month depending on the market flux because the market is volatile. To this, Rai adds, “We are a solution-oriented company and have to find new solutions every couple of months for our customers. If we can give a better solution for an application, we win.” Six D plans to come up with new reverse engineering software that is useful for people who are into reverse engineering application.
Poised for growth With such remarkable prospects in the offing, Rudrapur is slated to be the next manufacturing destination in the coming years. Engineering Expo, with its expertise and unique flavour for each & every edition is sure to add zing to this flourishing manufacturing haven by offering exhibitors & visitors a glimpse of new engineering and manufacturing practices that are slated to traverse the future course of action on the path to progress. All these can be witnessed once Engineering Expo raises its curtains on September 23, 2011 at Gandhi Park, Rudrapur. Be there to be a part of the GenX manufacturing growth.
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Providing impetus for regional development The buoyant Indian machine tool industry is poised to reach greater heights in the future. Hitex International Machine Tool Expo (HIMTEX) promises to provide a valuable platform to launch, showcase, market and promote various products, all aimed at expansion of related businesses. A sneak peek‌ Swapnil Pillai
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ndia offers an excellent opportunity for existing and new players to expand their business and this is backed by robust domestic demand as well as the emergence of India as a preferred manufacturing hub. Favourable market conditions, availability of raw material, manpower and support from the government are expected to increase the investment in machine tool sector. With improvement in R&D, design and product development capabilities, India has the potential to improve and strengthen its global presence.
Showcasing excellence HIMTEX will open its curtain on September 1-3, 2011, at Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, aims to be an excellent stage for regional networking and bring the machine tool industry under one roof to launch, showcase, market and promote products & services to their target audience. This specialised business fair will feature recent trends in metal cutting machine tools and manufacturing solutions. The premier industrial trade event will act as a facilitator for businessto-business cooperation between manufacturers and users from various
Exhibitors’ profile
CNC, lathes and Special Purpose Machines (SPM) CAD, CAM solutions and related software technology Drilling, boring, milling and sheet working machines Foundry, forging, welding, cutting equipment and technology Machine tools and accessories Metal forming machines Metal cutting fluids and coolants
manufacturing verticals. The event on machine tools and accessories will showcase some of the latest CNC, Lathes and Special Purpose Machines (SPM), metal forming machines, metal cutting fluids, coolants and much more.
Networking with the best It will offer an ideal platform for companies to foster growth through expanding reach and awareness. The event will provide an opportunity to display the technological progress achieved and open avenues to achieve quality conversation with existing and potential customers.
Visitors will be able to witness a wide range of metal cutting machine tools and manufacturing technologies on a single platform. Entrepreneurs and professionals from diverse sectors such as windmill, power and thermal, space & nuclear, auto components, mould making, jigs & fixture designs are expected to participate at this year’s event.
Advantage Hyderabad Hyderabad is destined to develop at a faster pace than any other major commercial agglomeration, which, in turn, will help the machine tool industry to grow and increase its sales numbers in the Southern region. With growing infrastructure and the urge to have best-quality products, the exhibition will serve as a perfect platform for machine tool companies to open new ventures in South India. There is a growing interest among the Indian and global machine tool manufacturers to forge business partnerships & collaborations. Therefore, the wide range of technological solutions that will be showcased at Himtex 2011 will prove beneficial for the exhibitors and visitors alike.
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Events - National handling and logistics; December 6-9, 2011; Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru
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Uttarakhand Sept 23-26, 2011
Gujarat Oct 14-17, 2011
Maharastra Nov 18-21, 2011
Tamil Nadu Dec 8-11, 2011
Madhya Pradesh Jan 6-9, 2012
Maharashtra Feb 17-20, 2012
Gandhi Park
Gujarat University Exhibition Hall
Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Pimpri-Chinchwad
Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam
Poddar Plaza, Nr Gandhi Hall
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 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
INDUSTRIAL EXPO Noida The event will showcase products by manufacturers of automobile, auto components, machine tools, and material handling equipment; September 22-24, 2011; Expo Centre Noida, Noida
systems in manufacturing. It brings manufacturers face-to-face with the concept, benefits and applications of such systems; November 18–20, 2011; Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
For details contact: Confederation of Indian Industry, Chandigarh Northern Region Headquarters Sector 31 A, Dakshin Marg, Chandigarh - India. Tel: +91 172 508 0122 Fax: +91 172 260 6259 Email: itec@airtelbroadband.in Web: www.expocentreindia.com
For details contact: Focussed Event Management Pvt Ltd Plot No F/11 & F/12, Camlin Fine, WICEL Compound, Opp SEEPZ Main Gate, Andheri (East), Mumbai Tel: +91 22 3201 9137 Fax: +91 22 2832 4404 Email: info@focussedevents.com Web: www.focussedevents.com
MetEx India 2011
IA India
International exhibition on metal, metallurgical technologies, equipment and service; September 22-24, 2011; Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru
International trade fair for process & production, automation and industrial building automation; December 6-9, 2011; Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru
For details contact: Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Pvt Ltd B 501/502, KEMP Plaza, Mind Space,Chincholi Bunder, Malad (W), Mumbai Tel: +91 22 4210 7804 Fax: +91 22 4003 4433 Email: n.seth@koelnmesse-india.com Web: www.metex-india.com
For details contact: Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd B-303, Dynasty Business Park Andheri- Kurla Road, Chakala Andhrei (E), Mumbai Tel: +91 22 4005 0681 Fax: +91 22 4005 0683 Email: info@hmf-india.com Web: www.ia-india.com
LASERTECH INDIA 2011
CeMAT India
Exclusive fair on application of laser
Internation
For details contact: Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd B-303, Andhrei (E), Mumbai Tel: +91 22 4005 0681 Email: info@hmf-india.com Web: www.cemat-india.com
IMTEX Forming 2012 & Tooltech 2012 International exhibition focussing on the exhaustive range of forming technologies in engineering applications. The concurrent event – Tooltech 2012 is dedicated to cutting tools, tooling systems, machine tool accessories, metrology and CAD/CAM; January 19-24, 2012; Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru 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@imtex.in Web: www.imtex.in
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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; Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Pune 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
Events - International EMO Hannover The world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking sector. About 2,000 companies from 38 countries will showcase a range of products and services; September 19–24 2011; at Exhibition Grounds, 30521 Hannover, Germany For details contact: VDW - General Commissariat EMO Hannover 2011 Cornelius street 4 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Tel: +49 69 756 081 0 Fax: +49 69 756 081 11 Email: vdw@vdw.de Web: www.vdw.de
Pacific Coast Machine Tool Expo The event will showcase metal cutting & metal forming machines, measuring equipment, EDM, tooling CAD/CAM, lasers, cutting tools, drilling, finishing and other manufacturing and industrial products; September 21-22, 2011; at Santa Clara Convention Center, USA For details contact: Cygnus Business Media Cygnus Expositions, 801 Cliff Road E #201, Burnsville, USA Tel: +1 800 827 8009 Fax: +1 800 827 8010 Email: Kathy.Scott@Cygnusb2b.com Web: www.cygnusb2b.com
AsiaMold 2011 The 5th edition of the event will showcase the latest in press tools and machine tools, and industrial dies & moulds from around the globe; September 21-23, 2011; at Poly World Trade Centre, China For details contact: DEMAT GmbH Carl-von-Noorden-Platz 5, 60596 Frankfurt / Main, Germany Tel: + 49 6927 4003 0
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Email: asiamold@demat.com Web: www.asiamold.de
AfriMold 2011 The 2nd edition of the event includes a tradeshow floor, technical conference and networking opportunities all dedicated to advancing business and technology in tooling, mould-making, design and development; September 27-29, 2011; at Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa For details contact: AfriMold, PO Box 7266, Primrose Hill, Johannesburg South Africa, Phone: +27 7235 36699 Fax No: +27 8651 62975 Email: info@afrimold.co.za Web: www.afrimold.de
KOMAF 2011 The biggest machinery fair in Asia and an ideal platform to reach target customers in Korean market and witness latest innovative products; September 28-1 October, 2011; at Korea International Exhibition Center, Korea For details contact: KOAMI - Korean Association Machinery Industry KOAMI Bldg, 13-31 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo_gu Seoul 150-729, Korea Tel: +82 2 369 7869 Fax: +82 2 369 7899 Email: exhibit@koami.or.kr Web: www.koami.or.kr
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Bangkok 10500, Thailand Tel. +66 2686 7299 Fax: +66 2686 7288 E-mail: rtdx@reedtradex.co.th Web: www.reedtradex.com
The Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Show (AMTS) An excellent platform to showcase technologies, trends, products and solutions in the metalworking industry. The event offers opportunity to network with industry, buyers, professionals, influencers and potential partners; October 19-20, 2011; at Dayton Airport Expo Center, USA For details contact: Dayton Tooling and Manufacturing Association 240 West Fifth Street, Room 13-125, Dayton, Ohio, USA Tel: +1 937 512 3862 Email: amts@dtma.org Web: www.dtma.org
Machine Tools Vietnam 2011 20th Vietnam International Industrial fair will showcase a variety of machine tools; October 19-23, 2011; at Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Centre, Vietnam For details contact: Vietnam Exhibition Fair Centre (VEFAC) 148 Giangvo Road, Hanoi Vietnam Tel: +844 3834 5655 Fax: +844 3831 1228 Email: lien.hoaly@vefac.vn Web: www.vietnamindustrialfair.com
METALEX Vietnam 2011 Comprehensive machine tool and metalworking technology trade exhibition and conference; October 6-8, 2011; at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Vietnam For details contact: Reed Tradex Company 32nd fl, Sathorn Nakorn Tower, 100/68-69 North Sathon Road, Silom, Bangrak,
The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective organisers. In any case, it does not represent the views of
Product Update This section gives information about the national and international products available in the market
Hand operated hydraulic press Dowel Engineering Works offers handoperated hydraulic presses ranging from 15 to 150 tonne capacity in mild steel robust construction. The crown column and bottom are solid without bend. The table is vertically operated by worm winch gearbox and rests on load pins placed in the holes in column at desired height. Rollers are provided with the bed for easy handling of heavy jobs. The cylinder is made from honed tube and hard chrome plated ram is made from mild steel, operated by single acting cylinder. Good quality seals assure long working life. The ram is provided with replaceable socket to facilitate attachment of dies and tools on customer’s request. The double plunger pump gives quick ram travel by low-pressure plunger and low speed develops with high-pressure plunger. Dowel Engineering Works Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-236 2465, Fax: 0281-236 2465 Email: dowel@thedowel.com
Machining centre Femco India offers model F5X-630 machining centre that have entrylevel 5-axis milling with NC-controls and speed up to 20,000 rpm. The brand new Femco design makes the combination of productivity with 5-axis universal machining possible due to a fast tool magazine and highly productive NC rotary table & NC-controlled milling head as B-axis, 48 m/min rapid traverse rate on X-Y-Z axis, precise machining of large workpieces up to 500 kg, swivel rotary table Ψ 630 mm, swivel range +95degrees/-95-degrees. Femco India Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-4014 7870, Mob: 098223 10454 Email: sales@femcoindia.com
Knuckle joint power press Kawa Press Systems offers ‘Kawa’ brand steel plate fabricated heavy-duty knuckle joint power press. This machine has fixed stroke with pneumatic clutch and brake combination unit. It also has electro-pneumatic safety controls, slide balancer, slide adjustment by taper wedge and bottom electronic device. It is also equipped with suitable electrical 440 V and three-phase 50 hz and automatic lubrication. General specifications of the press are capacity 100 tonne, fixed stroke 25 mm, number of strokes 60-65,
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slide adjustment 15 mm, shut height 225 mm, bolster area (FB XLR) 400 x 450 mm, slide area (FB XLR) 300 x 300 mm and bolster thickness 100 mm. It is equipped with automatic feeder and fly wheel brake. The standard accessories which are accompanied with the machine are boster plate, surge tank, filter, lubrication, foot switch and electromechanical stroke control in control panel set. Kawa Press Systems Pvt Ltd Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-246 1102, Fax: 0281-246 1665 Email: info@kawapresses.com
Roll forming machine Godson Bending Systems offers roll forming machine. It has features inbuilt in the machine to provide roll forming solutions for simple to critical jobs. Features include machine built from prime material, robust design of heavy duty steel plate body, heat treated alloy rolls, easy replacement of parts, easy to operate & highly adaptable, economical, greater efficiency and longer life. Applications are in industries such as electrical & electronics, fabrication & construction, steel furniture, automobile, etc. Godson Bending Systems Pvt Ltd Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-236 1467, Fax: 0281-236 1873 Email: godsonindia@hotmail.com
Radial drilling machine Syndicate Industrial Corporation offers double-column radial drilling machine, Model SMT 40/1000 DC. This is used for drilling, tapping, lapping, screwing and counter boring operations. It is used for screwing in cast iron, steel, plastics and other materials. Its drilling capacity is about 40 mm and spindle nose is MT-4. The headstock is bored on imported boring machine (TOSS), and precise accuracy is maintained. It is very useful for every tool room and maintenance purpose. Syndicate Industrial Corporation Bhavnagar - Gujarat Tel: 0278-244 5148, Fax: 0278-244 7967 Email: dinesh_siddhapura@smt.firm.in
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Product Update Boring tool system Quattro Engineering offers new large diameter boring tool system by KAISER. It combines various technical feature like super light execution, which ensures minor stress for operators and presetter spindles. With full HSC capability, it renders highest precision and performance. The system is based on aluminium extension slides of different lengths, which supports variety of aluminium and steel components for roughing and finishing tool assemblies. The mounting component is pinned to fit specific locations on the slides and is secured with steel bolts. The precise location of the components on the slide along with incremental adjustment scales for insert holders permit diameter and lengths setting without a tool presetter. The simple handling of the components virtually eliminates operator error during assembly and leads to almost 100 per cent safety during operation. The hard coated aluminium and nickel coated steel components provide scratch resistant and rust protected surfaces and ensures a long tool life. The versatile system is designed for different applications such as roughing, finishing, pin turning and face grooving. Quattro Engineering India Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: 0422-257 1606, Fax: 0422-259 6468 Email: coimbatore@quattroengg.com
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Product Update Boring head Quattro Engineering offers twin cutter boring head. It allows different cutting methods without the need for length adjustments or additional accessory components. It is a tool body with supports for insert holders of different heights and lengths permitting the adjustment of the cutting edges to the same or to different lengths, just by a transposed mounting of the insert holders. Accordingly, both cutting edges can be set to the same diameter for rotational symmetrical roughing. The selection of the roughing method is made according to the stock to be removed. Ground serrations on the mating surfaces of both tool body and insert holder permit a rigid connection and an accurate tool length. A diameter scale on the insert holders allows diameter adjustment without presetter. The tool body and insert holders are completely protected against corrosion by a high quality coating. The twin cutter consists of 8 boring heads for roughing in the diameter that ranges from dia 20 to 203 mm. Quattro Engineering India Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: 0422-257 1606, Fax: 0422-259 6468 Email: coimbatore@quattroengg.com
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Product Update Waterjet cutting machine Anjani Technoplast offers Nanojet series of waterjet cutting machine with drill head option and titling jet arrangement. This machine with a tilting jet (¹45o) integrated with drill head gives an edge over normal waterjet cutting machines. The Nanojet drill head allows reliable piercing on laminates as well as composites before waterjet cutting. The drill head is mounted to the X-axis carriage. The drill option has the capability of accurately piercing small diameter holes in laminates and composite material. There is also a unique feature of tilting jet, which is capable of achieving zero taper in most of the materials. Advantages and benefits of waterjet cutting machines include: precision or near neat shape cutting, waterjet’s ability to cut almost any material in a thickness range from thin foils up to 150 mm and even more, and waterjet’s ability to complement other processes such as laser machining, plasma cutting and punch pressing small kerfs, ideal for quick prototype and flexible production, customised system solution, and low cutting & reaction forces. Applications of waterjet cutting machine are in aerospace, building & construction, glazing & woodworking, textile & paper and automotive industries. Anjani Technoplast Ltd Greater Noida - Uttar Pradesh Tel: 0120-478 9000 Email: info@anjani.com
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Product Update Lathe machine Premier Lathe Manufacturing offers lathe machine, which is suitable for bulk production. This machine combines all the features which are expected in heavy-duty production. The lathes are ideal for all operations
not influence the position. The position data is immediately sent to the control system that calculates and outputs the signal for the control valves (S1, S2). If there is a position error, two servo valves can be rectified slightly by CNC system. It always ensures the parallelism status between the ram and worktable. The machines also come with Delem CNC controller, back gauge, fence guard, pump motor, R-axis, servo & pressure valves of Bosch Rexroth, and deep throat. Machinery & Spares Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-6796 9719-21, Fax: 022-2579 8809 Email: info@machineryandspares.com
such as sliding, surfacing and screw cutting. This lathe has hardened and grounded bedways. High-grade quality raw material is used. The main spindle is hardened and is grounded with double grinding. All-screw is made from bright steel with gunmetal screw nut. Important technical specifications which include length of bed is available from 1,370 to 8,500 mm, centre height is available from 215 to 760 mm, and spindle bore is available from 50 to 155 mm. Furthermore, the lathe machine has variety of attachments like fully or semi-norton gearbox, taper turning attachment, rear tool post and coolant pump. Premier Lathe Manufacturing Co Rajkot - Gujarat Tel: 0281-238 7556, Fax: 0281-238 9248 Email: premierenterprise@rediffmail.com
CNC hydraulic press brake Machinery & Spares offers HPS series CNC hydraulic press brakes. These machines come with two linear encoders (Y1, Y2) mounted on
the two sides of the machine. They measure the exact distance between the ram and worktable. The encoders are connected to the table so that the deformation of the side frames does
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Product Update Gear box United Transmission offers Euro gear box. These gear boxes are made of aluminium alloy and is totally dust proof and oil tight. Its silver gray shed protects housing from oxidation and gives attractive esthetic looks. The greater, longer cooling fins in six faces have maximum surface area which is exposed to an atmosphere whereby it improves the efficiency. It is more capable of heat dissipation which is ideal more hot ambient temperature conditions prevailing in India. Extra fins also make gear box body more sturdy and strong. Due to robust and compact construction and easy interchangeability of input flanges with standard fasteners, matching surfaces are perpendicular machines suitable to serve in all operating conditions of almost every industry. The permissible overhung and shock loads achieved by perfect alignment of accurately bored bearing housing for ball and taper roller bearing is for worm and worm shaft. Single piece case carburised, grounded alloy steel worm shaft ensures a positive oil film. The perfectly hobbed centrifugally cast phosphorous bronze worm wheel assures superior efficiency and low noise. United Transmission Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2546 5715, Mob: 098253 25367 Email: unitedhyd@vsnl.net
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Product Update Data acquisition system Kistler Instruments India offers Data Acquisition (DAQ) system 5697A. This is used for recording data in R&D laboratory applications. This is suitable for acquiring and evaluating up to 28 channels at a high sampling rate. The system is supported by data acquisition and evaluation software DynoWare 2825A. The acquisition box controls the charge amplifier or signal conditioner directly through RS-232C interface. An USB 2.0 interface makes the system independent of PCI and PCMCIA interfaces. Power is supplied through a robust binder connector. Measurements can be started remotely via D-Sub connector incorporated in the acquisition box. The new version of DynoWare is designed primarily for measuring forces with dynamometers or multi-component sensors. It includes different functions for online visualisation, signal evaluation & calculation, individual documentation and saving of configuration and measurement data. DAQ system 5697A and DynoWare data acquisition and evaluation software 2825A are used with multichannel charge amplifier 5080A on a grinding machine. Kistler Instruments India Pvt Ltd Faridabad - Haryana Tel: 0129-411 3555, Fax: 0129-411 3551 Email: sales.in@kistler.com
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Product Update Flexible shaft grinder Vijay Machine Tools offers flexible shaft grinder from Elmaco Group. This machine is widely used in fabricator workshops, foundries and heavy industries. The machine is mounted on castor wheels and can be easily moved around close to the job. The speed of the grinding machine at rated load is 2,800 rpm. All the machines are suitable for operation on 400/440 V, 3phase, 50 Hz and 220/230 V, 1-phase 50 Hz supply. Provided with cam switch mounted on top of it, each machine is equipped with one flexible shaft, wheel guard and one coarse grinding wheel. The machine can also be used for buffing purpose with a buffing attachment, which is available at an extra cost. Mounted point wheels can also be fixed on a collet attachment, which is available at an extra cost. The range of production is from 0.37 to 2.25 kW in single-phase and threephase (2,800 rpm). The company also offers special machines suitable for different voltage supply or frequency. Vijay Machine Tools Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2492 6595, Fax: 022-2493 8375 Email: info@elmacovijay.com
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Product Update Milling cum drilling machine Prakash Mechanic Works offers milling cum drilling machine with auto feed & fine feed. This machine has 38 mm drilling capacity & 20 mm end milling capacity. The machine has one auto feed to enable boring & reaming and comes with auto stop facility. To provide depth of cut in the job, the machine has fine feed facility too. The spindle is made up of EN-8 material with internally ground MT-4 taper & 250 mm spindle travel. This also has threading on the outer side to hold the collets holder. The machine can be made available with MT-4 E-40 collets holder. This has cross table travel of 228 mm and longitudinal travel of 765 mm. The table can be swivelled 45° on left & right and has helical steel gear. Prakash Mechanic Works Bhavnagar - Gujarat Tel: 0278-243 8241, Fax: 0278-243 8241 Email: pmw@sancharnet.in
Turn mill centre Ace Designers offers turn mill centre. This high precision CNC turning centre with Caxis has the capability to cater to a wide variety of machining needs like turning, milling, drilling & tapping in single setup which increases the machine’s capability significantly. The spindle provides indexing in precise increments for part positioning. During live tool operations, the spindle is locked by a powerful brake which disengages while turning and indexing. The spindle is designed for heavy duty cutting and features power up series motor for increased torque at lower spindle rpm. The C-axis provides bidirectional motion that can be interpolated with X/Y or Z motion. Tool touch probe, automatic door, chip convey and 12 tool turret are the optional features. Ace Designers Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2218 6700, Fax: 080-2218 6723 Email: acesales@acemicromatic.com
Bearing NMTG Mechtrans Techniques offers bearing. Its cam follower is a compact bearing with a high-rigidity shaft and a built-in needle bearing. It is most suitable as a guide roller for cam mechanisms and linear motion of automated machines and dedicated machines. NMTGs’ stud type cam followers come with standard as well as eccentric stud cage / needles guided cylindrical / crowned outer race, grease filled ready to use. It can be used as full complement bearings and can take heavier loads but at lower speeds. NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079–2282 1527, Fax: 079-2282 0214 Email: nmtg@nmtgindia.com
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Product Update Roundness measuring system Mitutoyo offers Roundtest RA-10, a compact and cost-effective new machine allowing full-fledged roundness measurement onsite. This high accuracy roundness tester offers a large measuring range of Âą1,000 mm allowing wide range detection, making workpiece adjustment easier. The large liquid crystal display allows measurement results and recorded profiles to be displayed clearly. User-friendly operation panel with large buttons allows easy operation whereby measurement conditions can be called with one key operation and prevent incorrect operation. Features like one-touch switching between measurement and result screen, one key condition recall facility for a previously registered measurement condition make the operation easy and fast. RA-10 comes with an inbuilt thermal printer. Data output is available through USB. Mitutoyo South Asia Pvt Ltd New Delhi Tel: 011-2637 2090 Email: delhi@mitutoyoindia.com
Vision inspection system Customised Technologies offers Rapid-I vision inspection systems. This is used in high-resolution, non-contact dimensional measurements for a wide variety of components including precision machined parts, cutting tools, sheet metal parts, horology, plastic injection moulded parts, rubber parts, electronic components and assemblies. Reverse engineering of components, automated reports in MS Excel, and powerful graphical tools, including graphics-on-video and drawing-based measurements enable rapid inspections and troubleshoot manufacturing issues. Software tools for thread parameters, micro-hardness, PCD and focus-assisted depth measurements are available. Customised Technologies (P) Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2852 2858, Fax: 080-2852 0622 Email: custom@vsnl.com
Ultrasonic flaw detector India Tools & Instruments Co offers portable ultrasonic flaw detector. This can effectively test, orient, evaluate and diagnose various flaws such as uneven weld joint, incomplete weld joint, crack, inclusion, air hole in workpiece’s interior. It is widely used in fields of power engineering, boiler pressure vessel, steel construction, defence equipment, aeronautics, rail, auto and machinery etc. India Tools & Instruments Co Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2342 8862, Fax: 022-2341 2578 Email: itico@vsnl.com
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Product Update Lubricator Shiromani Hydraulics offers force feed lubricators. These are precision metering pumps operating within steel fabricated reservoirs, which contain lubricant (either mineral oil base or synthetic) to be pumped. Each pumping unit with its sight feed, supplies single points of lubrication. Lubricator may be furnished in single or multi feed units for any number of points of lubricator in a wide choice of adjustable feeds, single or multiplecompartment reservoirs, various drives and arrangements for a broad range of lubricants, viscosities and desired line pressure. The pumping unit is fitted with an integrated sight unit showing the flow of lubricant into each line. Shiromani Hydraulics Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Mob: 098240 39374 Email: info@vertexhydraulics.com
Polishing machine Grind Master Machines offers planetary belt polishing machine, designed for finishing bent and straight tubes. The part to be polished is passed through the machine manually. Two abrasive belts revolve around the part thus polishing the circumferential area of bent part and even at the bent portion. By using additional guides and drive at inlet and outlet, straight long tubes can also be polished. This machine can generate belt ground or satin finish. This machine is easy to set and operate. It is used extensively by manufacturers of handrails, staircase railing handles and furniture, where one needs to polish bent as well as straight tubes. Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd Aurangabad - Maharashtra Tel: 0240-237 6262, Fax: 0240-237 6205 Email: sales@grindmaster.co.in
Electric wire rope hoist Max Industries offers MI series electric wire rope hoist with a capacity of 0.5-15 tonne. These are manufactured as per IS: 3938 for Class II and Class IV applications. Deepgrooved drum design and construction provides higher life to the equipment. It has modular construction, designed with separated independent units enabling ease of maintenance to the user. This hoist is supplied with options for fix suspension, pull-push or geared (manual travel) or electrically operated travelling of the load. It has very low noise level of less than 70 dB. Limit switches are provided to control the movement of hook in hoisting motion at decided levels. Max Industries Kheda - Gujarat Tel: 02691-262 682, Fax: 02691-262 079 Email: ankerad1@bsnl.in
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Product Update Surface grinding machine Pinnacle Engineering Enterprise offers surface grinding machine GSH-5025 with a table size of 500 X 250 mm and is offered in hydraulic as well as in NC/CNC version. It has a rigid construction and has sufficient motor power for higher metal removal rate. The longitudinal table drive of the machine is hydraulic with separate hydraulic power pack and solenoid valves. The grinding machine is provided with reversal cushioning device in order to facilitate soft reversal of the table. The table speed is infinitely variable to 30 m/min. Auto cross feed is infinitely variable from 0.5 mm to 6 mm per stroke and rapid job positioning speed is 1200 mm/min. The three-axes automatic machines have auto down feed with auto cycle which can rough and finish the cycle with the help of servo motor, drive and PLC. Pinnacle Engineering Enterprise Surendranagar - Gujarat Tel: 02752-231 167, Fax: 02752-231 913 Email: mail@pinnaclegrinder.com
Bearing Timken offers MileMate, a matched wheel bearing set for the heavy truck industry. These are inner and outer wheel end application bearings in a convenient single box. These sets are designed to keep the trucks up and moving.These sets are intended to meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer’s specifications and are energy-efficient and cost-effective bearings. These lengthen maintenance intervals, optimise bearing performance, allow bearings to carry evenly distributed loads and have longer life and reliability. Timken India Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-4136 2000, Fax: 080-4136 2010 Email: ruchir.agarwal@timken.com
Pillar type drilling machine Siddhapura Industries offers pillar type drilling machine model SEW brand P-1. This is used for drilling, tapping, and boring. The drilling capacity of these machines is 25 mm and has a tapping capacity of 20 mm in mild steel and drilling capacity of 32 mm in cast iron. Quill spacers are made of steel while main spindle is made of EN steel with six slots. Spindle nose is MT-3, while spindle travels 250 mm. These drilling machines are useful for every tool room and maintenance purpose. Siddhapura Industries Bhavnagar - Gujarat Tel: 0278- 244 5048, Fax: 0278- 244 5584 Email: sindustries@sancharnet.in September 2011 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS 177
Product Update Radial drilling machine Arsun Engineers offers AR series of radial drilling machine, which are designed to offer rigidity, precision and easiness in operation. The model AR50 has a drilling capacity of 50 mm in steel and 60 mm in cast iron. Its drilling motor power is 3.7 kW (5hp) and arm lifting motor power is 1.1 kw (2hp). The machines have a robust structure with generously provided ribs and appropriate wall thickness for base-plate, arm, inner column & column sleeve and are rigidly built to withstand static as well as severe dynamic loads. The drill-head, comprising of a gearbox and feedbox fitted with hardened gears on spline shafts running on anti-friction bearings in an oil bath, offers 8-speeds and 5-auto feeds. Auto feed disengages automatically when reaching the preset drilling depth or against extremely high drilling pressure, thus preventing breakages or damages to the internal moving parts. Its double column design, wide clamping area of base plate along with ample rigidity of the machine makes it suitable for drilling, tapping, reaming and boring operations. These machines find application in engineering workshops, fabrication shops, die, mould & machinery manufacturing, automobile & shipbuilding industries, railways, defense industry. Arsun Engineers Bhavnagar - Gujarat Tel: 0278-251 4076, Fax: 0278-242 0132 Email: sales@arsun.com
Workshop table Basic Engineers offers a multiple use workshop table for ease of work during assembly, tooling, maintenance and other such functions. The work table is equipped with hard and sturdy wooden top with rubber mate and tube light. It also offers drawer cabinet with one compartment for tools and other equipment storage. These facilities improve work efficiency and production output. This table has innovative design that suits customer’s need for access to workshop solution, superior quality at reasonable price and user-friendly state-of-the-art design. Basic Engineers Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-2583 1575, Fax: 079-2583 1575 Mob: 098253 44527 Email: info@basicengineers.in
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International Products Connector Harting offers Han® GND (Han Ground) connector for grounding systems. The new connector series makes it possible to execute grounding systems in a pluggable design for the first time. The use of connectors is in the electrical cabling of machines and systems. The advantage is quick and error-free commissioning. The single-pole connector in the robust IP 65 plastic housing is designed for stranded wires from 10-35 mm² and is available in crimp or axial screw termination. The lines can be connected without a special tool. A simple screwdriver is all it takes to achieve a quick and easy reliable connection. Extra-connector mating security can be provided by the use of additional locking elements that prevent unintentional opening. Harting Deutschland GmbH & Co KG Minden - Germany Tel: +49-571-8896-0, Fax: +49-571-8896-990 604 Email: de@harting.com
Vertical turning lathe You Ji Machine Industrial offers vertical turning lathe YV-500ATC+G.The vertical turning lathe is specially designed to combine turning and grinding operation into one machine. The second spindle’s speed is upto 8000 rpm and provides better grinding accuracy and good performance. The convenience of work piece loading on vertical tuning lathe brings more machining accuracy and efficiency. The grinding speed of using vertical turning lathe for irregular work piece is about 4-5 times quicker than using machine centre. In order to avoid work-piece dust into guide ways and internal pollution, all guide ways are designed with positive pressure. Spindle air blow curtain can prevent work piece dust into spindle unit and the spindle life span is enhanced. High rigidity machine feature design enhances high machining accuracy and operation convenience to fulfill special materials’ machining demand such as quarts, ceramics and graphite. It finds application in semiconductor, solar, photovoltaic, machine tools and bearing industries. You Ji Machine Industrial Company Ltd Kaohsiung Hsien - Taiwan Tel: +886-7-698 3068, Fax: +886-7-698 3071 Email: youji@ms15.hinet.net
Forming machine OMCG offers a wide range of CNC and mechanical forming machines to process metal wire, tube and strip in the following dimensions: wire diameter 1-18 mm, tube (in coils) external diameter up to 12.7 mm and strip width up to 100 mm. Possible operations by the machines are forming, stamping,
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assembly, cold heading upsetting, welding, threading, chamfering & grooving, wire form compound generation, etc. OMCG SpA Olginate - Italy Tel: +39-0341-604 244, Fax: +39-0341-604 247 Email: cnc20@libero.it
Multifunctional machine Gleason Corporation offers AGILUS® 180TH multi-functional machine. This machine performs turning, drilling, milling, hobbing and chamfering/ deburring operations in a single setup for all shaft- and disc-type cylindrical gears with diameter up to 180 mm and shaft lengths up to 500 mm, delivering a host of significant benefits over conventional multi-machine processes. This machine greatly reduces the number of machines, setups and overall throughput times for complete processing of the gear, thus reducing both the capital investment and cost per workpiece for the user. Further, it gives the user greater degree of flexibility, high machine availability, and optimised throughput as compared to the typical process where multiple single-purpose machines are used, requiring time-consuming changeover for each part. The machine is equipped with an innovative, high-speed tool turret for locating fixed or driven tools for the complete range of turning, drilling and milling operations as well as the workpiece loading & unloading function via active grippers on the turret. Gleason Corporation New York - USA Tel: +1-585-473 1000, Fax: +1-585-461 4348 Email: sales@gleason.com
Hybrid stepping motor Nippon Pulse Motor offers linear type hybrid stepping motor, PJPL series. This enables linear motion of motor shaft with a combination of threaded shaft and inner threaded rotor. It does not require any outside mechanical parts such as lead screw, wire or belt for linear motion, so the customers can design their system with simple mechanism. PJPL series is available in sizes of 28 mm2 and 42 mm2. Maximum stroke is 40 mm and resolution 5 µm in standard specification. Unipolar and bipolar windings are available. Nippon Pulse Motor Co Ltd Tokyo - Japan Tel: +81-3-3813 8841, Fax: +81-3-3813 8665 Email: s-hagimoto@npm.co.jp
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International Products Camshaft inspection gauge Adcole Corporation offers Adcole 1310 high-speed camshaft inspection gauge. This features a new graphic display that lets operators visually monitor throughput with green, yellow and red plots depicting in-tolerance, reaching control limits, and out of tolerance status. Providing gauge room accuracy on the production floor, this end-of-line gauge offers user-programmable measurement parameters, easy part set-up changes, and 0.1 Âľm resolution per data point or 3,600 data points per revolution. Enabling the direct correlation between an audit gauge and production floor, this gauge utilises the same technology as all Adcole gauges and can process up to 200 parts per hour. It can measure 10 or more parameters including radius, profile, taper, crown, timing angle, diameter, velocity, acceleration, run-out, roundness, and concentricity. Adcole Corporation Massachusetts - USA Tel: +1-508-485 9100, Fax: +1-508-481 6142 Email: breece@adcole.com
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International Products Service Interface Harting offers har-port service interfaces for Ethernet and USB. The service interface is suitable for use in switchboard cabinets and control terminals. Its compact and elegant design makes it user-friendly. It is also an ideal communication interface for conference tables or high-grade workstations. The assembly calls for one central fastening nut in a standardised 22 mm circular panel cutout, which is also used for all industrial control switches. This comprises service interfaces for 1/10 gigabit Ethernet as well as USB 2.0 and 3.0 type A. The protection and sealing covers protect the interface against unauthorised use. Harting Deutschland GmbH & Co KG Minden - Germany Tel: +49-571-8896-0, Fax: +49-571-8896-990 604 Email: de@harting.com
Gear finishing machine SICMAT offers innovative gear finishing machines. These machines include the new Raso 400 Siemens Solution Line速, as well as the shaving machine Raso 250 Twin Power and the honing machine Grono 250. The Raso 250 TP defines new performance standards (in terms of cycle times and quality of the finished gear) for utilisation in high volume productions. Features include: vertical workpiece axis synchronised with the shaving cutter, quick and flexible integrated automation, and cross-slide axes with linear motors. In the honing machine, Grono 250, finishing follows thermal treatment and the tool is a honing wheel. The mission of this machine is to keep the advantages of the Raso series in honing too: constructive simplicity of use. This involves a lower initial investment as well as lower exercise costs in the production process for the user. The innovative characteristic is the use of a honing wheel with external toothing similar to the shaving cutter in terms of sizes. SICMAT SpA Torino - Italy Tel: +39-011-9667348, Fax: +39-011-9671823 Email: sales@sicmat.it
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2D height master.................................... 196 AC drives ................................................. 197 Access control systems......................................194 Accessories for hydraulic systems.................195 Air tapping machines.........................................195 Auto fan belts .......................................................196 B P monitors............................................ 195 Battery chargers ...................................................197 Bearings.........................................................195, 196 Belts ..........................................................................197 Bending machines...............................................196 Blind rivets..............................................................196 Bolts ..........................................................................196 Cabide blanks ......................................... 194 Cable carriers.........................................................195 Cable connectors.................................................195 Calibration facility for pressure ......................194 Calibration services.............................................197 Carbide cutting tools .........................................195 Carbide products .................................................197 Carbide tools .........................................................194 Castors .....................................................................197 Castors & wheels..................................................195 CCTV solutions......................................................194 Centreless grinding machines........................197 Chains.......................................................................195 Circlips......................................................................196 Clamping systems ...............................................196 Cleaning machines..............................................195 CNC cylindrical grinding machines ..............197 CNC machines.......................................................196 CNC tooling systems ..........................................195 Components & systems automation ...........196 Connectors.............................................................195 Control elements .................................................195 Control panels.......................................................197 Convention precision machines ....................196 Counters & power supplies .............................195 Customised products.........................................197 Cutting tools..........................................................197 Cylinder & accumulators...................................195 Data acqusition systems........................ 197 Data loggers ..........................................................197 Deburring tools ....................................................197 Demagnetisers......................................................197 Developers .............................................................197 Dial stands..............................................................197 Die & mould tools ...............................................197 Diesel engine telescopic horizontal lifts.....194 Digital readouts....................................................196 Dip pre-treatment plants..................................195 DP test cleaners....................................................197 Drill end mill protable machines...................195 Drills................................................................194, 195 DROs .........................................................................196
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EDMs ....................................................... 196 Electric pallet trucks ...........................................194 Electromagnetic chucks....................................197 Electronic micro products ................................196 Encoders..................................................................195 End mills........................................................194, 195 Energy monitoring systems.............................197 ER collets.................................................................195 Fastners ................................................... 194 Fat monitors ..........................................................195 Files & drills ............................................................196 Filters........................................................................194 Fingerprint/card-based time &.............................. attendance systems............................................194 Fixed handles ........................................................195 Flap wheels ............................................................197 Floor cleaning machines...................................195 Floor cranes servicing ........................................194 Floor grinding machines...................................195 Floor polishing machines .................................195 Forklift truck jacks ...............................................194 Forklift trucks.........................................................194 Gear grinder machines .......................... 196 Gear hobbing machines ...................................196 Gear shapers..........................................................196 Gear shaving machines.....................................196 Grinding machines..............................................196 Grinding wheels...................................................197 Grooving tools ......................................................197 Hacksaw blades ...................................... 196 Hand tools....................................................196, 197 Hardware ................................................................197 Hex key wrenches ...............................................196 High-tensile Allen bolts.....................................196 High-tensile hex bolts........................................196 High-tensile nuts..................................................196 Hinges ......................................................................195 HMCs ........................................................................194 Hole finishing tools.............................................197 Hole making tools ...............................................197 Hooks........................................................................195 Hopper-grates.......................................................197 Hoses ........................................................................197 Hydraulic & lubricating oil filters...................194 Hydraulic cylinders..............................................197 Hydraulic cylindrical grinding machines....197 Hydraulic tapping machines ...........................195 Hydraulic trolley jacks........................................194 Hydraulics ...............................................................197 Hydraulics & pneumatics..................................195 Hypoid testers.......................................................196 Indexable tools ....................................... 194 Indexing elements...............................................195 Industrial bolts......................................................196 Industrial chain & engineering products....196
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Industrial connectors .........................................196 Industrial control & sensing devices ............195 Injection molding ................................................196 Instrumentation ...................................................197 Instruments............................................................197 Inverters/variable frequency drives..............195 Joints ....................................................... 195 Laser cutting machines.......................... 196 Latches.....................................................................195 Lathe machines ....................................................196 Level controllers...................................................195 Levelling elements..............................................195 Liquid painting plants........................................195 Lubricating & engineering tools....................196 Machine elements .................................. 195 Machine tool accessories.............. 195, 196, 197 Magnet chucks .....................................................197 Magnet filters ........................................................197 Magnet lifters ........................................................197 Measuring & monitoring relays......................195 Measuring instruments .....................................194 MIG (GMAW)..........................................................196 Milling machines..................................................196 Modular heads......................................................194 Mops.........................................................................197 MV motors..............................................................197 Name plates ............................................ 196 Non-ferrous foundry...........................................197 Nuts.................................................................194, 196 Online UPS systems................................ 197 Paint shops.............................................. 195 Pallet trucks ...........................................................194 PCB terminal blocks............................................196 Penetrants ..............................................................197 Photoelectric sensors.........................................195 Pillow block bearings.........................................195 Plain gauges ..........................................................194 Plant automation.................................................195 Plasma cutters.......................................................196 PLCs...........................................................................197 Plug connectors ...................................................196 Polishing rolls........................................................197 Powder coating plants ......................................195 Power packs...........................................................195 Power supplies .....................................................197 Power tools ............................................................197 Presses .....................................................................196 Pressure die casting machines .......................196 Pressure gauges ...................................................197 Profile projectors .................................................196 Programmable logic controllers ....................195 Proximity sensors.................................................195 Pumps ......................................................................197 Radial drilling machines ........................ 196 Reamers...................................................................195
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Relays .......................................................................197 Repair & retrofitting services...........................194 Retaining magnets..............................................195 Revolving handles...............................................195 RFIDs.........................................................................195 Roller tapper roller bearings ...........................195 Rotary controls .....................................................195 Rotary unions ........................................................196 Safety fold-away handles ...................... 195 Safety items ...........................................................197 Safety light curtains............................................195 Saw............................................................................196 SCADA......................................................................197 Scissor lifts..............................................................194 Scissor platforms..................................................194 Screws ............................................................194, 196 Screws & Allen key bolts...................................196 Seals..........................................................................197 Self-drilling screws ..............................................196 Sensors...........................................................196, 197 Separators...............................................................197 Shearing machines..............................................196 Shopfloor accessories ........................................197 Signal converters .................................................196 Sinebar chucks......................................................197
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Sleeves .....................................................................197 Small motors & gearboxes...............................197 SMC/DMC insulatros...........................................197 Software ..................................................................197 Solutions for high power & signal quality .196 Special tools...........................................................195 Spindles...................................................................196 SPMs .........................................................................195 Spray pre-treatment plants .............................195 Spring dowell pins ..............................................196 Spring washers .....................................................196 SS bolts ....................................................................196 Stanny fine boring ..............................................195 Static stabilisers....................................................197 Stick (SMAW) .........................................................196 Stud welding .........................................................196 Surface plates........................................................194 Switching relays ...................................................195 Temperature controllers........................ 195 Test equipment development........................195 Testing instruments............................................194 Thread gauges......................................................194 Threading tools ....................................................197 TIG (HTAW).............................................................196 Timers.......................................................................195
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Toggle & power clamps ....................................195 Toggle clamps.......................................................197 Tool holders...........................................................196 Total automated assembly lines....................194 Trolley wheels .......................................................197 Tube clamp connectors ....................................195 Turning centres ....................................................194 Turning inserts......................................................194 Ultra isolation transformers.................. 197 Vacuum cleaners .................................... 195 Valves .......................................................................197 V-belts .................................................. 195, 196, 197 V-blocks ...................................................................197 Vision inspection systems ................................197 Vision sensors........................................................195 VMCs...............................................................194, 196 Voltage stabilisers................................................197 Volume & electrotechnical parameters.......194 Washers ................................................... 194 Wear & impact resistant tools.........................194 Weighing scales ..................................................195 Welding & cutting machines...........................196 Welding electrodes & accessories.................197 Welding positioners............................................197 Wiring accessories...............................................197 ZX tool systems ...................................... 197
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Abrasive pneumatic tool ............................... 100 Absorption dryer............................................................. 85 AC/DC drive....................................................................... 21 Aerosol multispray .......................................................165 Aerospace material ......................................................100 Air purifier.......................................................................... 97 Air treatment system..................................................... 78 Air-conditioner................................................................. 18 Airline fluid ......................................................................165 Aluminium endmill.................................................68,117 Aluminium processing equipment ........................162 Angle encoder.................................................................BIC Angle head ......................................................................166 APFC panel ........................................................................ 18 AS-interface system .....................................................149 Assembly & high temperature grease ..................165 Auto cap pad printing machine..............................164 Automation ................................................ 21,73,110,215 Automation equipment .............................................127 Automotive lubricant ..................................................103 Axial....................................................................................177 Bag bailing press.............................................. 71 Balancing machine.......................................................175 Balancing system ............................................................ 69 Ball nose ...........................................................................177 Ball screw .........................................................................199 Bearing......................................................88, 122,168,177 Bed type milling machine .........................................170 Bellow................................................................................156 Belt polishing machine................................................. 69 Bench type drilling machine ...................................... 59 Billet shearing machine................................................ 16 Bimetal bandsaw blade................................................ 62 Blade ..................................................................................183 Blanking line machine.................................................162 Boring & milling head unit........................................168 Boring head.....................................................................156 Boring machine .............................................................170 Boring tool......................................................................BGF Boring tool system .......................................................155 Brine chiller......................................................................168 BTA / ejector counter boring ..................................... 24 BTA / ejector drilling...................................................... 24 BTA and ejector tooling system.............................BGF Building automation....................................................110 C frame power press ........................................ 16 Cable .................................................................................149 Cable & hose carrier.....................................................123 Cable assemblies...........................................................158 Cable carrier....................................................................122 Cable conduit ................................................................... 17 Cable connector ............................................................122 CAM follower..................................................................166 Cam grinding..................................................................109 Camshaft inspection gauge......................................184 CAMWorks .......................................................................160 Capacitive and magnetic sensor.............................149 Carbide coated & uncoated tap..............................177 Carbide end mill.............................................................. 65 Carbide endmill tool......................................................BC Carbide indexable grooving solution ..................BGF Carbide metal working tool......................................217 Carbide rod........................................................................ 41 Carbide routhing endmill ....................................68,117 Carbide tool ................................................ 111, 151, 152 Cast iron cutting............................................................147 Casting ...............................................................................FIC CE marked CNC vertical machining centre..........FIC
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Product
Pg No
CE marked milling machine.......................................FIC Centre drill......................................................................... 42 Centreless grinding machine ..................35, 109, 178 Ceramic...................................................................100, 217 Cermet...............................................................................217 Chain..................................................................................122 Chain oil............................................................................165 Chain wheel ....................................................................200 Chiller.................................................................................174 Chuck...........................................................................39,215 Chuck jaw.........................................................................215 Clamp shrink fit unit ...................................................... 70 Clamping tool...................................................................BC Cleaner ..............................................................................131 Close frame hydraulic press........................................ 71 CNC..................................................................... 7,15,20,142 CNC cutting machine ..................................................110 CNC double column machining centre............ 14,22 CNC drill tap centre........................................................ 22 CNC endworking machine .......................................... 60 CNC equipment............................................................... 19 CNC gear hobbing machine ....................................... 72 CNC guillotine shear...................................................... 66 CNC horizontal boring & milling machine............ 14 CNC horizontal machining centre..............FIC, 14,72 CNC horizontal turning centre .................................. 14 CNC hydraulic press brake .......................................... 66 CNC laser cutting machine................................ 66, 110 CNC lathe ......................................60,61,99,105,127,182 CNC lathe – heavy duty flat bed............................... 22 CNC machine....................................8,9, 15,63,218 ,219 CNC machine tool........................................................... 89 CNC machining centre...........................................15, 69 CNC machining centre (drill tap centre)................ 22 CNC milling machine.......................................... FIC ,127 CNC multi-tasking centre............................................. 14 CNC oxy fuel cutting machine.................................110 CNC plasma cutting machine ..................................110 CNC precision cylindrical grinder ............................. 72 CNC precision lathe........................................................ 39 CNC punch press............................................................. 66 CNC rotary & tilting table ..........................................177 CNC rotary table............................................................100 CNC system (open plc & closed plc type) ...........173 CNC tool .....................................................................73,183 CNC turning ....................................................................109 CNC turning centre .................................................. 15,90 CNC turn-mill centre...................................................... 14 CNC vertical machining centre...................... 14,15,53 CNC vertical turning lathe........................................... 14 Coating machine...........................................................110 Coating plant..................................................................110 Coating system ..............................................................110 Cold forming machine................................................193 Collet.............................................................................. 10,11 Colour screen printer machine................................164 Combined drill .........................................................68,117 Complete tooling solution .......................................BGF Compressor .....................................................................186 Compressor oil...............................................................165 Concentric clamping system...................................... 62 Connection cable..........................................................179 Connector .................................................95,122,158,180 Control cabinet................................................................ 95 Control panel.............................................................. 17,95 Control system................................................................. 95 Controlling machine tool............................................BIC Conventional precision lathe ...................................182
Sl. No 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202
Product
Pg No
Coolant................................................................................ 87 Cooling tower................................................................... 78 Coromill ........................................................................... FGF Corothread ..................................................................... FGF Corrosion preventive coating ..................................131 Counters & power supplies......................................... 77 Countersink ...................................................12,29,68,117 Crank pin grinding .......................................................109 Crush blade ....................................................................... 67 Custom-made cable.....................................................149 Cutter.................................................................69,170, 183 Cutting fluid....................................................................131 Cutting machine............................................................110 Cutting oil .......................................................................... 87 Cutting tool............................................................................ ..............31,33,41,64,65,67,111,135,151,152,,207,220 CV joint machine...........................................................193 Cylinder.......................................................................85,184 Cylindrical & internal grinding.................................185 Cylindrical grinder ..................................................99,178 Cylindrical machine........................................................ 63 Data acquisition system ................................ 164 Data cable........................................................................149 Deburring solution .......................................................139 Decimal endmill.......................................................68,117 Deep hole drilling machine .................................. 24,37 Deep hole drilling solutions ....................................BGF Deep hole drilling subcontract.................................. 24 DFMPro .............................................................................160 Diamond super finishing tool .................................BGF Diamond tool ............................................................. 12,29 Didactic equipment ....................................................... 95 Die coater........................................................................... 67 Die/mould machine ................................................... COC Direct drive rotary table ............................................... 72 Distribution transformer .............................................. 18 DNC system for networking CNC machine.........181 Double acting hydraulic cylinder ............................. 83 Double column milling machine .......................... COC Drawing & forming compound...............................131 Drill ....................................................................................... 65 Drill tap centre ................................................................FIC Drill tool..............................................................................BC Drilling head unit..........................................................168 Drilling machine ..........................59, 81, 170, 218, 219 Drilling tool ..................................... 12, 29, 33, 151, 152 Drive..............................................................................20, 21 Drive technology............................................................BIC EDM accessories & consumable.................... 100 Edrawings publisher ....................................................160 Electric discharge machine ......................................... 25 Electric motor lamination system...........................162 Electric wire rope hoist...............................................174 Electrical & electronic..................................................100 Element shrink disc ......................................................166 Encoder..................................................................... 77, 179 End mill............................................................................... 42 Engineer’s file ................................................................... 42 Exhibition - Engineering Expo ........................................ ................................................. 112,132.,171,191,194,196 Exhibition - TAGMA......................................................190 Expandable mono block-reamer ............................161 Expansion joint ..............................................................156 Exposed linear encoder...............................................BIC Facing and parting tool ................................ BGF Factory automation......................................................110 Feed unit ..........................................................................184 Filter bag ..........................................................................156
Product Index Sl. No 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269
Product
Pg No
Fine boring tool............................................................BGF Flexible shaft grinder...................................................166 Force feed lubricator ........................................... 83, 184 Forging press.................................................................... 16 Forming machine..........................................................180 Freewheel-oneway-clutch .........................................166 Friction drop hammer................................................... 16 Friction screw press ....................................................... 16 Gang drill machine........................................... 59 Gantry and NC boring .................................................. 61 Gear....................................................................................200 Gear box .................................................................. 160,200 Gear coupling.................................................................200 Gear cutting machine ............................................... COC Gear finishing machine...............................................186 Gear hobbing machine................................................. 70 Gear milling.....................................................................139 Geared drill machine ..................................................... 59 Geomcaliper....................................................................160 Glass ...................................................................................145 Graphics overlay............................................................164 Grease................................................................................165 Greases & specialties ...................................................103 Grinder ..............................................................................178 Grinding machine................................................................ ............................. 35,63,178,35,63,81,109,137,145,169 Grinding tool ......................................................... 137,145 Grooving & parting tool ............................................... 41 Guillotine shear................................................................ 66 Gun drill................................................................12, 24, 29 Gun reamer ....................................................................... 24 H frame power press........................................ 16 Hammer.............................................................................. 16 Hand operated hydraulic press...............................148 Handling system module............................................. 95 Hard chrome plated bar.............................................177 Hard cut end mill ............................................................ 65 Helical gear......................................................................200 High frequency spindle ..............................................166 High performance endmill..................................68,117 High precision tool holder .......................................... 23 High speed machining centre ................................... 15 High speed steel tap...................................................... 60 High-performance milling centre............................. 25 Holemaking tool.............................................................. 67 Hollow bar .......................................................................125 Horizontal boring machine.......................................193 Horizontal boring mill............................................... COC Horizontal height adjustable platform.................168 Horizontal hydraulic press........................................... 71 Horizontal machining centre.............90,129,188,189 Horizontal milling machine..................................... COC Horizontal pipe & tube bending machine ..........167 Horizontal turning centre ..........................................193 Hybrid stepping motor...............................................180 Hydraulic & gear oil......................................................165 Hydraulic angle lock vise ...........................................178 Hydraulic buffer............................................................... 83 Hydraulic cylinder..............................83, 157, 184, 186 Hydraulic hand pump .................................................184 Hydraulic hoist ...............................................................157 Hydraulic jack ................................................................... 83 Hydraulic leg...................................................................157 Hydraulic machinary....................................................164 Hydraulic pallet pump ................................................184 Hydraulic power pack ........................................ 157,184 Hydraulic press ............................................... 71,164,167 Hydraulic press brake.................................................... 66
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Product
Pg No
Hydraulic punch press ................................................164 Hydraulic ram .................................................................157 Hydraulic shearing machine.....................................167 Hydraulic system...........................................................157 Hydraulic unit.................................................................157 Hydraulic valve system ...............................................184 Hydroforming process ................................................162 Identification system ..................................... 149 Imaging & vision system............................................110 Importer of machine tool ............................................ 81 Indexable tool .................................................................. 65 Inductive...........................................................................149 Inductive proximity switch.......................................... 17 Industrial cleaning automation ...............................170 Industrial cleaning system.........................................205 Industrial control & sensing device ......................... 77 Industrial cooler............................................................... 78 Industrial cooling system...........................................168 Industrial lubricant .......................................................103 Industrial pump .............................................................156 Inner & outer race grinding ......................................109 Instrument lathe............................................................127 Internal grinding machine........................................... 35 Internal thread grinding.............................................109 Iron & steel part............................................................... 67 Iron worker ........................................................................ 66 ISO & milling insert......................................................... 65 ISO turning insert............................................................ 65 Isolation transformer ..................................................... 18 Jack .................................................................. 184 Jobber length drill ................................................ 68, 177 Kamlok & drylok coupling............................. 156 Keyless transmisson element ...................................166 Knocking cylinder .........................................................158 Knuckle joint power press.........................................148 Label ................................................................ 164 Large size horizontal machining centre.....218 ,219 Large size machining centre .................................. COC Laser cutting machine .................................................. 66 Laser shaping system ......................................... 137,145 Laser system....................................................................162 Laser tool..........................................................................121 Lathe .................................................................................7,81 Lathe – heavy duty all geared head........................ 22 LED........................................................................................ 17 Length gauge..................................................................BIC Lens mould........................................................................ 67 Level controller................................................................ 77 Live tooling for CNC lathe .........................................166 Live tooling for swiss type lathe .............................166 Load break switch........................................................... 17 Loading arm....................................................................156 Long neck tool...............................................................177 Lube ..................................................................................... 87 Lubrication system ......................................................... 88 Lubricator.........................................................................174 Machine measurement system ......................BIC Machine tool...................................................73, 158,179 Machining & grinding fluid.......................................131 Machining centre........................................148,218 ,219 Magnetic modular encoder .......................................BIC Manual override cylinder............................................. 85 Manufacturing equipment........................................164 Masonary drill................................................................... 42 Measured value acquisition ......................................BIC Measuring & monitoring relay for 1ph/3ph ......... 77 Measuring instrument.................................................175 Mechanical / hydraulic press brake .......................167
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Product
Pg No
Mechanical section bending machine..................167 Mechanical shear ............................................................ 66 Mechatronic ...................................................................... 88 Membrane keypad .......................................................164 Metal cutting technology ...................................... 10,11 Metal cutting tool.............................................10,11,141 Metal forming.................................................................164 Metal scrape baling press............................................ 71 Metal working technologies.....................................189 Metric endmill ..........................................................68,117 Micro filter.......................................................................... 85 Micron drill ........................................................................ 67 Military circular connector.........................................158 Milling...........................................................................33,BIC Milling centre.......................................................................7 Milling cum drilling machine ...................................168 Milling cutter ................................................12, 29, 41,62 Milling grade.................................................................. FGF Milling head ..........................................................218, 219 Milling machine......................................61,81, 170, 218 Milling solution..............................................................163 Milling tool ................................................67,151,152, BC Mimic panel.....................................................................164 Mistubishi CNC wire EDM............................................ 90 Mobile control valve....................................................184 Mobile cylinder hydraulic press ................................ 71 Modular tooling system ......................................... 12,29 Mold changing system ...............................................159 Motion control ................................................................. 20 Motor ................................................................................... 20 Motor protection circuit breaker .............................. 17 Mould ................................................................................170 Mould component.......................................................... 67 Multi functional tool...................................................... 41 Multifunctional machine............................................180 Multispindle head.........................................................166 N/C spotting drill......................................68, 117 Nozzle................................................................................156 Oil / coolant cooler......................................... 168 Oil cooler..........................................................................174 Online B2B marketplace...................................201, 202 Or-laser welding system............................................... 90 Other automation accessories .................................173 Pad printer machine ...................................... 164 Pallet pump.....................................................................184 Panel air-conditioner ...................................................168 Panel cooler ....................................................................174 PCB based membrane keypad.................................164 PCB drill............................................................................... 67 PCD & carbide reamer.................................................161 PCD & CBN tool .............................................................217 Peel grinding machine.................................................. 63 Photo electric sensor........................................... 77, 149 Pillar type drilling machine ............................... 59, 177 Pillar type hydraulic press ........................................... 71 Pilot light............................................................................ 17 Piston pump ...................................................................155 Plasma cutting machine............................................... 66 PLC operated hydraulic press .................................... 71 Plug and socket ............................................................... 17 Pneumatic automation...............................................119 Pneumatic control panel.............................................. 85 Pneumatic cylinder.................................................85,157 Pneumatic valve .............................................................. 85 Polishing machine ........................................................174 Positioner cylinder (power cylinder) ....................... 85 Power chucking cylinders............................................ 99 Power pack unit.......................................................83,184
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Product
Pg No
Power press.....................................................................167 Power saver....................................................................... 18 Power source..................................................................153 Power supplies...............................................................179 Powerful type vertical lead screw slide................168 Powertrain gauging system......................................187 Preci chuck ........................................................................ 93 Precision deburring machine..................................... 64 Precision gear cutting tool...................................... COC Precision ground bar...................................................177 Precision lathe.................................................................. 64 Precision steel ....................................................... 137,145 Precision switch............................................................... 17 Precision turned component ...................................158 Press brake ................................................................66,164 Process automation and control equipment....... 95 Process monitoring sensor........................................121 Process oil ........................................................................103 Productivity tracking system ...................................181 Profilers and gantry machine...................................193 Programming software for CNC ............................181 Project (energy) ............................................................... 18 Propeller hub.................................................................... 43 Proximity sensor.............................................................. 77 Pulley .................................................................................200 Quick die change system............................... 159 Quick mould change system....................................159 Radial.......................................................170, 177 Radial drilling machine................................ 69,148,178 Reamer ............................................. 12,29,42,64,177,207 Regulator & lubricator................................................... 85 Roll forming machine......................................... 148,167 Rolling oil .........................................................................131 Rotary .....................................................................................7 Rotary burr......................................................................... 64 Rotary encoder....................................................... 149,BIC Rotary feed back ............................................................. 20 Rotary join........................................................................157 Rotary switch .................................................................... 17 Rotary table....................................................................... 70 Roundness measuring system .................................170 Safety light........................................................ 77 Safety protection device .............................................. 17 Sealed linear encoder...................................................BIC Sealing solution............................................................... 88 Security system................................................................ 97 Self adhesive tape.........................................................184 Sensor................................................................................149 Service ................................................................................. 25 Service interface ...........................................................186 Servo motor & drive.....................................................173 Servo slide with linear guidway .............................168 Servo stabiliser (air cooled)......................................... 18 Servo stabiliser (oil cooled)......................................... 18 Shearing machine.........................................................164 Sheet metal forming....................................................162 Shrink fit machine.........................................................100 Shrinking technology..................................................175 Shuttle tool changer system ...................................... 70 Sight flow meter............................................................156 Single acting hydraulic cylinder................................ 83 Single limit switch .......................................................... 17 Sinking EDM....................................................................217 Sleeve ............................................................................ 10,11 Software for CNC for milling ....................................181 Solenoid valve................................................................155 Solid carbide drill ................................................. 141,161
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Product
Pg No
Solid carbide drills with IC.........................................141 Solid carbide end mill .................................................177 Solid carbide high performance drill ...................... 72 Solid carbide mill ..........................................................141 Solid carbide reamer ...................................................141 Solid carbide reamers with IC ..................................141 Solid carbide special drill...........................................141 Solid carbide special mill ...........................................141 Solid carbide special reamer ....................................141 Solid carbide tool..........................................................220 Solid mono block reamer ..........................................161 Spade drill................................................................ 68, 117 Spare part .......................................................................... 25 Special boring bar ..................................................64,161 Special fine boring tool ..............................................161 Special hydraulic expansion technology.............215 Special induction hardening machine..................153 Special line boring tool ..............................................161 Special purpose machine ................................. 193, FIC Special refrigeration equipment.............................168 Spindle ..............................................................................160 Spindle nose tooling ..................................................... 41 Spindle probe.................................................................121 Spindle speeder.............................................................166 Spirac cable .....................................................................149 SPMS .................................................................................... 24 Spur gear..........................................................................200 Stacker pump .................................................................184 Standard endmill.....................................................68,117 Standard fine boring tool ..........................................161 Standard induction hardening machine .............153 Standard pyramid type plate bending machine167 Stationary work holding.............................................215 Steep-taper.................................................................. 10,11 Stepper motor & drive ................................................173 Straight flute drill....................................................68,117 Stub length drill.......................................................68,117 Surface & profile grinding machine.......................185 Surface grinding machine .........................................177 Switching relay ................................................................ 77 Swivel.................................................................................156 Swivel drilling & milling..............................................177 Tap ...........................................................12,29,42 Tapping head unit........................................................168 Telecom .............................................................................. 18 Telescopic cylinder......................................................... 83 Temperature controller ................................................ 77 Tensioner nut .................................................................166 Thermal imaging camera...........................................115 Thread gauge ................................................................... 93 Thread mill.......................................................................177 Thread milling ................................................................139 Thread milling cutter..................................................... 44 Thread turning...............................................................139 Thread whirling tool ................................................... FGF Threading solution .......................................................139 Threading tool......................................................... 161,BC Timer.................................................................................... 77 Timing belt ......................................................................200 Timing pulley..................................................................200 Timing pulley drive ......................................................200 Tool bit................................................................................ 42 Tool grinding..................................................................185 Tool holder ....................................................... 10, 11, 175 Tool holding system ....................................................215 Tool logistic system......................................................175 Tool monitoring sensor ..............................................121
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Product
Pg No
Tool path simulator ....................................................181 Tool presetting machine............................................100 Tooling system.................................................................BC Tools & accessories......................................................... 81 Top drill......................................................................... 10,11 Touch probe ....................................................................BIC Track roller.......................................................................166 Transformer oil...............................................................103 Transparent gel..............................................................165 Tubing accessories ......................................................... 95 Tungsten carbide tool.................................................177 Turbine blade ................................................................... 43 Turbine shaft..................................................................... 43 Turn mill centre .............................................................168 Turning.........................................................................33,BIC Turning centre ...............................................62,218, 219 Turning holder ................................................................. 41 Turning tool ................................................................67,BC Turnkey ............................................................................... 18 Turret ................................................................................... 99 Turret lathe........................................................................ 62 Turret punch press ......................................................... 66 Twist drill (parallel & taper shank)............................ 42 Ultra high pressure apparatus........................ 67 Ultrasonic flaw detector.............................................170 Ultrasonic sensor...........................................................149 Universal cutter grinder .............................................100 Universal cylindrical grinder....................................... 70 UPS ....................................................................................... 18 Vacuum cleaner ................................................ 97 Valve..................................................................................... 95 Valve sensor ....................................................................179 Valve terminal .................................................................. 95 Vane pump......................................................................155 Ventilator..........................................................................184 Vertical machine centre..................................................... ........................................... 7,49,60, 99, 109,127,193,203 Vertical turning centre................................................193 Vertical turning lathe...................................................180 Vision inspection system ...........................................170 Vision sensor..................................................................... 77 V-tec double column VMC .......................................... 90 Water chiller.................................................... 168 Water jet...........................................................................170 Water purifier.................................................................... 97 Waterjet cutting machine..........................................158 Wear part............................................................................ 41 Wear part and consumable......................................... 25 Wear resistant tool ......................................................... 67 Wire cut EDM..................................................................217 Workshop table .............................................................178 Worm gear.......................................................................200
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T: +91-22-25957531 E: sales@encotools.in W: www.encotools.in
Ferrocare International
T: +886-2-2601-8661 E: sales@spc.com.tw W: www.deesgroup.com.tw
Devco Engineers
188,189
44
Fagor Control Systems Pvt Ltd
T: +91-8110-415003 E: sales@cobracarbide.com W: www.cobracarbide.com
Flow Asia Corporation
T: +91-161-5011755 E: info@nkhammers.com W: www.nkhhammers.com
T: +91-20-39310000 E: marketing@emugeindia.com W: www.emugeindia.com
Eureka Forbes Limited
T: +91-172-5063436 E: info@coatecindia.com W: www.coatecindia.com
Cobra Carbide
Emuge India Pvt Ltd
Erwin Junker Maschinenfabrik Embh
T: +91-33-24947146 E: info@ceratizitindia.co.in W: www.ceratizit.com
Coatec India
Emtex Marketing Pvt Ltd
Ermaksan Machine Ltd, Sti
T: +91-120-4055252 E: info@camozzi-india.com W: www.camozzi-india.com
Ceratizit India Pvt Ltd
Electronica Hitech Machines Pvt Ltd
Engineering Expo
T: +91-80-26634767 E: sales@cadem.com W: www.cadem.com
Camozzi India Pvt Ltd
153
Enco Tools & Equipments
T: +91-124-4994000 E: india@blaser.com W: www.blaser.com
Cadem Technologies Pvt Ltd
EFD Induction Limited
Pg No
T: +91-44-42083536 E: sales@fecindia.com W: www.fecindia.com
T: +91-11-41540362 E: apsinghal@emtexmarketing.com W: www.emtexmarketing.com
T: +81-729-828277 W: www.big-daishowa.com
Blaser Swisslube India Pvt Ltd
205
T: +91-20-30435400 E: marketing@electronicahitech.com W: www.electronicahitech.com
T: +91-80-28395745 E: bfwmarketing@bfw.co.in W: www.bfwindia.com
Big Daishowa Seiki Co Ltd
Durr Ecoclean
Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details
T: +91-9343-340-001 E: inquiry-asia@flowcorp.com W: www.flowasia.com
T: +91-80-7820404 E: sales@efdgroup.net W: www.efd-induction.com
T: +886-4-2279-1280 E: SY3736@hibox.hinet.net W: www.beijyu.com.tw
Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd
71
T: +91-20-30585001 E: info.india@ecoclean.durr.com W: www.durr-ecoclean.com
T: +91-20-66093800 E: rgs@bakergauges.com W: www.bakergauges.com
Bei Jyu Precision Machine Co Ltd
Dowel Machinery Pvt Ltd
Pg No
T: +91-281-2362465 E: dowel@thedowel.com W: www.thedowel.com
T: +91-20-27130091 E: sales@autotechcnc.com W: www.autotechcnc.com
Baker Gauges India Ltd
Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details
200
7
T: +91-20-32935433 E: sales@haasindia.com W: www.HaasCNC.com
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175
T: +91-9890153568 E: haimer@haimer.in W: www.haimer.com
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Indo-Nihon Technologies
43
T: +91-44-65611352 E: info@indonihon.co.in W: www.indonihon.co.in
Hann Kuen Machinery & Hardware Co Ltd
168
T: +886-4-2486-0602 E: hann.kuen@msa.hinet.net W: www.hardy.com.tw
Heidenhain Optics & Electronics (I)
BIC
T: +91-44-30234000 E: info@heidenhain.in W: www.heidenhain.in
Hitech (India) Private Limited
158
T: +91-40-27260152 E: hitechconnector@gmail.com W: www.hitechconnector.com
HMB International
111
T: +91-11-64648465 E: kelten@hmb.co.in W: www.hmb.co.in
Hong Ji Precision Machinery Ltd
37
T: +886-4-2422-1095 E: hongji_jasonlin@hotmail.com W: www.hong-ji.com.tw
170
T: +886-4-2561-6338 E: huenda@huenchen.com.tw W: www.huenda.com.tw
Intraaction Electronics
164
T: +91-79-23287226 E: info@intraactionindia.com W: www.intraactionindia.com
89
T: +91-9940653703 E: mvhari@gmail.com W: www.hyundai-wia.com
ISMT Limited
125
T: +91-20-41434100 E: sachin.joshi@ismt.co.in W: www.ismt.com
179
T: +91-231-2672770 E: info@ifm-electronic.in W: www.ifm-electronic.com
J R Rao & Co
81
T: +91-80-22218624 E: jrrao_co@rediffmail.com W: www.jrrmachinetools.co.in
122
T: +91-80-39127800 E: info@igus.in W: www.igus.in
178
T: +886-4-2523-2817 E: liu0930@ms58.hinet.net W: www.jinyear.com.tw
Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt Ltd
15
IMT Exim (India) Pvt Ltd
90
T: +91-44-45540442 E: innoexim@gmail.com W: www.imtexindia.com
123
T: +91-80-41158997 E: gm@kabelschlepp.in W: www.kabelschlepp.com
IMTMA - Finishing School In Production Engineering
154
T: +91-80 66246514 E: anuj@imtma.in W: www.imtma.in
49
10-11
150
161
T: +91-80-280780000 E: info.in@kometgroup.com
T: +91-80 -66246600 E: imtma@imtma.in W: www.imtma.in
151-152
166
T: +91-9940222875 E: madaulaindia@gmail.com W: www.madaula.com
T: +1800-200-4444 E: pr@indiamart.com W: www.indiamart.com
Indian Tool Manufacturers T: +91-22-25852559 E: ltmth@hathway.com W: www.indiantool.com
Marposs India Pvt Ltd
Metcut Toolings Private Limited T: +91-836-2333092 E: info@metcutindia.com W: www.metcutindia.com
199
T: +91-40-44529901 E: ballscrews@mtar.in W: www.mtar.in
173
T: +91-80-28374885 E: sales@nerigroup.in W: www.nerigroup.in
193
100
T: +91-22-22190300 E: darayus@nickunjgroup.com W: www.nickunjgroup.com
163
T: +91-20-25654891 E: india@correaanayak.es W: www.correaanayak.es
85
T: +91-40-23074013 E: info@nucon.net W: www.nuconintl.com
77
T: +91-80-40726400 E: in_enquiry@ap.omron.com W: www.omron-ap.com
35
T: +886-4-2492-9799 E: Roger@grinding.com.tw W: www.grinding.com.tw
Parishudh Machines Pvt Ltd 207
BGF
T: +91-40-27844279 E: mail@nncea.com W: www.nncea.com
Palmary Machinery Co Ltd 121
166
T: +91-79-22821527 E: nmtg@nmtgindia.com W: www.nmtgindia.com
Omron Automation Pvt Ltd 203
61
T: +(281)276-7100 E: newaycnc@gmail.com W: http://www.newaycnc.com
Nucon Industries Pvt Ltd
T: +91-124-4735752 E: surender.sood@in.marposs.com W: www.marposs.com
42
MTAR Technologies Pvt Ltd
NN Combined Engineering Agencies Pvt
T: +91-80-28419500 E: slim@makino.co.in W: www.makino.com
201,202
176
NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt Ltd
T: +91-67051093 E: sm.haridas@larsentoubro.com W: www.larsentoubro.com
Makino India Private Limited
MMT Anniversary Issue
Nicolas Correa S.A.
T: +91-80-40677000 E: sales-India@mag-ias.in W: www.mag-ias.in
Indian Machine Tool Mfg. Association
COC
220
Nickunj Eximp Entp P Ltd
T: +91-80-22198341 E: bangalore.information@kennametal.com W: www.kennametal.com
MAG Industrial Automation Systems
MMC Hardmetal India Pvt Ltd
Neway CNC Equipment (Suzhou) Co Ltd
T: +886-4-2566-2116 E: phoebes@kafo.com.tw W: www.kafo.com.tw
Madaula, S.A
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries India Pvt Ltd
Neri Engineering
T: +91-2827-287081 E: info@jyoti.co.in W: www.jyoti.co.in
Larsen & Toubro Limited
99
T: +91-22-30034690 E: b2b@infomedia18.in W: www.mmtonline.in
Jin Year Precision Co Ltd
Komet Precision Tool India Pvt Ltd
IGUS India Pvt Ltd
Micromatic Machine Tools
T: +91-80-23516083 E: mmcindia@mmc.co.jp W: www.mitsubishicarbide.com
Kennametal India Ltd
IFM Electronics India Pvt Ltd
Pg No
T: +91-11-41021234 E: mtdsales@mhiindia.com W: www.mhiindia.com
Kao Fong Machinery Co Ltd
Hyundai Wia India Pvt Ltd
Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details
T: +91-80-41492285 E: mmtblr@acemicromatic.com W: www.acemicromatic.com
Kabel Schlepp India Pvt Ltd
Huen Chen Machinery Co Ltd
IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details
109
T: +91-120-3205167 E: parishudh@goindigroup.com W: www.goindigroup.com
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Pepperl+Fuchs(India) Pvt Ltd
149
T: +91-80-28378030 E: info@in.pepperl-fuchs.com W: www.pepperl-fuchs.com
Poojitha Flex Technologies
156
33
24
T: +886-4-2338-2068 E: oliver@roval-spindles.com W: www.royal-spindles.com.tw
S&T Engineers T: +91-422-2590810 E: sales@stengineers.com W: www.stengineers.com
Sah Petroleums Ltd
103
T: +91-22-66301911 E: ipol@sahpetroleums.com W: www.sahpetroleums.com
Salzgitter Hydraulics Pvt Ltd
157
T: +91-40-23088578 E: business@shplcylinders.com W: www.shplcylinders.com
Sandvik Coromant India
FGF
T: +91-20-27104725 E: rupali.kavi@sandvik.com W: www.sandvik.coromant.com/in
Schuler India Pvt Ltd
162
T: +91-22-66800300 E: info@schulerindia.com W: www.schulergroup.com
Schunk Intec India Pvt Ltd
215
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
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184
129
184
22
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190
105
39
184
218-219
T: +91-124-2370555 E: info@techtronics.in W: www.techtronics.in T: +91-26592392 E: teknic@vsnl.com W: www.teknic.co.in
Tyrolit India Superabrasive Pvt Ltd
137
Vargus Ltd
139
Wendt India Ltd
145
Werner Finley Pvt Ltd
168
Wexper India Ltd
217
Winterthur Schleiftechnik Ag
185
T: +91-80-41554601 E: wst@winterthurtechnology.com W: www.winterthurtechnology.com
T: +91-120-4159611 E: info@tandemhydraulics.com W: www.tandemhydraulics.com
Teknic
182
T: +91-124-4283106 E: rajan.vaid@wexper.com W: www.wexper.com
T: +81-76-2741403 E: h.nakagawa@takamaz.co.jp W: www.takamaz.co.jp
Techtronics India Limited
Tussor Machine Tools Ind P Ltd
T: +91-80-23289889 E: info@wernerfinley.com W: www.wernerfinley.com
T: +886-3-464-3166 E: bryan@takisawa.com.tw W: www.takisawa.com.tw
Tandem Hydraulics Pvt Ltd
67
T: +91-22-61248888 E: info@tungaloyindia.com W: www.tungaloy.co.jp.in
T: +91-4344-405500 E: vijayvernekar@wendtindia.com W: www.wendtgroup.com
T: +91-22-28526876 E: mumbai@tagmaindia.org W: www.tagmaindia.org
Takamatsu Machinery Co Ltd
155
T: +49-221-690-6612 E: m.dibke@troostwijk.de W: www.troostwijk.de
T: +91-9899073393 E: prasad@vargusindia.com W: www.vargus.com
T: +91-80-27839111 E: sales@taegutec-india.com W: www.taegutec-india.com
Taiwan Takisawa Technology Co Ltd
186
T: +91-80-40953259 E: subrahmanya.kumar@tyrolit.com W: www.tylolit.com
T: +91-44-26285075 E: info@supremecnc.com W: ww.supremecnc.com
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Trident Products Pvt Ltd
T: +91-422-3200183 E: info@tussorindia.com W: www.pinachoindia.com
T: +91-79-22812945 E: zenith_amrut@yahoo.com W: www.hydraulicsystemsindia.com
Taegutec India P Ltd 142
93
Tungaloy India Pvt Ltd 21
T: +91-80-42770600 E: sales.in@starragheckert.com W: www.starragheckert.com
Supreme CNC Machines Pvt Ltd 160
The Jaws Mfg Co
Troostwijk Auktionen Gmbh & Co Kg 59
T: +91-44-24343343 E: sreelakshmitraders@gmail.com W: www.sreelakshmitraders.com
Summit Engineering 63
Pg No
T: +91-124-4300626 E: trident.sales@tridenthydraulics.com
T: +91-22-66337777 E: rakhi.p.tyagi@gmail.com W: www.skf.com
Starragheckert Machine Tools Pvt Ltd 165
T: +41-32-752-1790 E: amitsharma_1973@yahoo.com W: www.rollomatic.com
Royal Precision Tools Corporation
Siemens Ltd
Sreelakshmi Traders 73
T: +91-44-42288900 E: francis@rajgrp.com W: www.rajgrp.com
Rollomatic SA
Siddhapura Engineering Works
SKF India Limited 131
T: +91-80-25585439 E: bangalore@quattroengg.com W: www.quattroengg.com
Raj Petro Specialities Private Limited
83
E: lvsgr-mktg.india@siemens.com
T: +91-33-22822181 E: admin@quakerchemindia.com W: www.quakerchem.com
Quattro Engineering India Limited
Shashwat Systems Pvt Ltd
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T: +91-20-26877842 E: jaws@jawsindia.com W: www.jawsindia.com
T: +91-278-2428054 E: drills@dataone.in W: www.siddhapuradrills.com
T: +91-22-25836780 E: info@precihole.co.in W: www.precihole.co.in
Quaker Chemical India Ltd
18
T: +91-79-65214825 E: sales@shashwatsystems.com W: www.shashwatsystems.com
T: +91-124-4703825 E: pramet.info.in@pramet.com W: www.pramet.com
Precihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd
Servomax India Ltd
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T: +91-40-44436666 E: dharmesh@servomax.net W: www.servomax.net
T: +91-40-23720663 E: poojithaft_bellows@yahoo.com W: www.poojithaflextech.com
Pramet Tools India Pvt Ltd
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17
Yamazaki Mazak India Pvt Ltd
53-56
T: +91-2137-668800 E: sudhir_patankar@mazakindia.com W: www.mazak.com
YG Cutting Tools Corporation Pvt Ltd
12-13
T: +91-80-43543636 E: admin@yg1india.com W: www.yg1.co.kr
Zen Wu Zheng Sun Tool Co Ltd
183
T: +886-7-352-5743 E: first@jsk-tools.com.tw W: www.jsk-tools.com.tw
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