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COVER STORY

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Editor Shilpa Dongre

Assistant Editor Shweta Nanda

Marketing Team Ladoji Pendurkar, Amol Powle, Bhavin Shah, Bharat Shah, Vinod Surve, Kamlesh Balkrishna, Kavita Chaudhari

SIMTEK : The zest for Quality & Customer Satisfaction

Designer & Layout Arun P. Shinde, Nandan S. Moghe, Dinesh S. Gawade

Online Division Ganesh Mahale, Pradeep M. Pillalamarri

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Mr. Suresh K. Jadhav Managing Director SIM Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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Dormer Pramet launched a new generation of solid carbide multi-application drills Meghan West joins workshops for Warriors Board of Directors

Renishaw announces launch of manual CMM upgrade option

ETG signs deal with Mastercam & Cimco

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Bosch introduces heavy duty professional power tools DMG MORI achieves highest value in order intake

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Hypertherm introduces new class of plasma with launch of XPR300

New WSX series - Low cutting resistance face mill

Klüber Lubrication ranks first in product quality and price structure Versatile EDMs, Innovative Service Sparkonix’s mantra for success in FY17

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Avantin Metal Cutting Fluids

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Gears, Gear Components & Assemblies

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Fit-for-purpose CMM fixturing can save 50% of the inspection time

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The art of piecing together – VERO E Compact

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PEDM : Broken tap & drill removing is now an easy and clean job

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Lakshmi Machine Works 91

Ador Welding

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Birla Precision

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Mechelonic Engineers

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Bosch Power Tools

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Mitsubishi Electric

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Mitutoyo South Asia

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MMC Hardmetal

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C Mr. A.P. Jayanthram Managing Director Heidenhain Optics & Electronics India Pvt. Ltd

Mr. GK Pillai Managing Director & CEO Walchandnagar Industries Ltd.

Mr. Rupesh Paparaju Director, Bettinelli Automation Components Pvt. Ltd.

Camfil Air Filtration

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Carl Bechem Lubricants 91 D

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Eppinger Tooling Asia

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Ms.Samina Khalid Marketing Manager

Renishaw Metrology Systems Ltd.

Mr. MIHIR Baxi President – Global Sales Jyoti CNC Automation LTD

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Precise High Speed Spindle Service Centre

Ratnaparkhi Electronics 94 Renishaw

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Rollon India

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SIM Technologies

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Solitaire Machine Tools 58

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Mr. Dinesh Khambhayta President MTMA-RAJKOT

Mr. Ayaz Qazi Director

Precihole Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Suhas Belapurkar Director - Sales & Marketing ( Industrial Products) Sanjay Tools & Adhesives

Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian President VBS Corporate Support

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Mr. Jayant Vaidyanathan VP - Sales & Application Tsugami Precision Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.

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MTW Overseas Associates USA Nancy TARTAGLIONE, Mepax USA n.tartaglione@mepax.com / usa@mepax.com

GERMANY Sebastian OLLIER Mepax Deutschland, Tel: +49 711 222 54 456, deutschland@mepax.com

FRANCE MEPAX SA, Romain CLASS Tel.: +33 1 39 02 77 78, FRANCE

SPAIN Sofiane JEDIDI Mepax España Tel : +34 963 255 886, spain@mepax.com

ITALY Valeria VILLANI Tel.: +39 339 8610117, Via Firenze, Milano, Italia

UK Liz Jones Tel: +44 (0)1227 276016 , l.jones@mepax.com

RUSSIA Garri ZALTS Mepax Russia Tel: +7 495 576-7666 / gizalec@yandex.ru

CHINA/South Korea/Taiwan Mepax - Konaxis Shanghai Julien PENARD Tel : (+86) 21 6252 2731/ china@mepax.com

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CEO CORNER Make in India - The new opportunities The make in India campaign will lead to an increase in exports and manufacturing. An increase in exports will improve the economy and India will be transformed into a global hub of manufacturing through global investment using the current technology. Manufacturing will also boost India’s economic growth and GPD. It will lead to the creation of many job opportunities. Around ten million people are expected to get jobs. An increase in investment will bring employment opportunities for the skilled labor force and this will form a job market.

The government is running a skills development programme for the people in the rural areas and those in the urban areas who are poor.

The programme will help in generating more skilled workers. The major key areas of the training will be painting, masonries, welding and many others. Certifications will be issued in order to make the training standard.

With the government embarking on the ambitious Make in India initiative, machine tools industry has come at the center stage. This is because India’s vision to emerge as a manufacturing hub, is closely linked to our strength and capability in the machine tools segment.

As we look around, the inter-dependency of both the segments becomes quite evident. Take for example, top engineering destinations like Germany and Japan, both are also producers of high-accuracy and sophisticated machine tools.

To know how Indian machine tools industry can become an enabler for the Make in India movement, we spoke to leading players in the segment. Our lead story in this issue focuses on the key challenges and hurdles machine tools players need to rise above to help India emerge as a global hub for manufacturing. We hope you will enjoy reading our special coverage.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Dormer Pramet launched a new generation of solid carbide multi-application drills Dormer Pramet has launched a new generation of solid carbide multiapplication drills to deliver a greater level of performance and economy.

Force X is the new family name given to the Dormer range of drills, which replaces its MPX assortment.

All existing product codes have been retained to ensure a smooth transition, but the incoming drills have received a significant upgrade, including new geometry, corner design and edge preparation. The improvements apply to the 3xD R457 and R458 and the 5xD R453

and R454, bringing them in-line with the newly launched 8xD R459.

Retaining their Titanium Aluminium Nitride (TiAlN) coating, all drills continue to be suitable for use across a wide range of machines and materials, such as stainless steel, alloy steels, cast iron and non-ferrous materials. This makes the Force X range an ideal choice for general engineering and sub-contract environments.

As part of the enhancements, each of the Force X drills now include Continuously Thinned Web

(CTW) technology, which provides a very strong web design, reducing thrust requirements during drilling.

They all feature a consistent edge preparation, protecting the cutting area and preventing premature chipping and flaking. A strong corner design across the range also increases stability and reduces the forces encountered when exiting the workpiece.

The micrograin carbide substrate, along with the TiAlN coating, offers high wear resistance and increased tool life, while the 140° split point geometry provides precise centering capabilities and low thrust forces.

Offering both solid and coolant feed options to improve cutting efficiency and swarf evacuation,

the new Force X range offers high productivity and improved performance. Meanwhile, Dormer Pramet has launched new solid carbide spotting drills and pre-tapping drills.

Developed for fast and accurate spotting, the R6011 drill can be used in hydraulic and shrink fit holders when machining a range of work-piece materials. It offers 90° self-centering point geometry and TiAlN coating for increased tool life.

Providing a drill and chamfer in one, the R7131 reduces tool-cycle time and inventory. Available in specific pre-tapping sizes for metric threads, it includes coolant feed holes to improve swarf control and performance, while the TiAlN coating increases tool life.

Bosch introduces heavy duty professional power tools Bosch Power Tools India, that offers a complete range of power tools for construction, woodworking and metalworking industry, recently announced the launch of its Heavy Duty range of power tools that deliver unmatched reliability and performance.

The range of heavy duty power tools has been engineered to outlast customer expectations and offer them power, performance and robustness to do their jobs that includes mainly breaking and cutting. The heavy duty tools will fulfill needs of the industry professionals from sectors such as: construction, energy & mining, shipbuilding, rail & rolling stock, industrial manufacturing and automotive to name a few.

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Commenting on the launch, Panish PK, Regional Sales Director and Business Head India and SAARC - Bosch Power Tools, said, “We have noted feedback from our users regarding the performance they want from their tools to match their specific needs. This resulted in our urge to develop a product portfolio that

can really fulfill their demands and more.“ He further added, “Construction industry is highly demanding and needs sophisticated tools to cope with the heavy load. Bosch Power Tools‘ Heavy Duty range offers them exceptional solutions for them to complete the job on time and with quality.“

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The Lean Selection speed cylindrical grinding machine is ideally suited for the grinding of small and medium-sized series: It not only operates with outstanding cost efficiency, but also benefits from operating simplicity and fast retooling.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Meghan West joins workshops for Warriors Board of Directors Meghan West, President of CNC Software, Inc., recently joined the Workshops for Warriors Board of Directors. Mrs. West will bring a new level of expertise and energy to the team, and Workshops for Warriors is excited to have her on board to keep their organization growing and at the cutting-edge of industry technology.

“This was a natural fit for me,” says West. “I am humbled to be a part of a group that is helping to solve two critical problems in our country. They are providing skilled workers into an industry that is starving for them; and they are creating a successful transition path for our veterans into civilian life. I feel a strong sense of responsibility to help with both initiatives, and could not be more proud to work with this group.”

West joined CNC Software, Inc. in 2009 and was named President in April, 2015. In 2014, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers named Mrs. West one of the “30 Under 30

or municipal funding, Workshops for Warriors depends on the support of many of the country’s industrial manufacturers for the equipment and financial support they need for viable capabilities and growth.

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Says Hernán Luis y Prado, founder of Workshops for Warriors, “Meghan West has dedicated much of her time towards the educational market and recruiting the next generation of men and women into the manufacturing industry, so she was a leader we knew we wanted on our team. To date, Workshops for Warriors students have earned a combined 127 nationally recognized Mastercam Certifications credentials, and we are looking forward to strengthening this partnership as we continue to align

ourselves with the most powerful companies in the industry. We are honored to have Meghan as the newest addition to the Workshops for Warriors Board of Directors.”

Workshops for Warriors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains, certifies, and helps place veterans into manufacturing careers at no cost to the veteran. 16-week courses leading to certifications in machining, fabrication, and welding provide each veteran with an opportunity to gain practical work experience in a real-world environment. With no federal, state,

Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows®-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 2D and 3D design, surface and solid modeling, and Swiss machining. Privately owned and founded in 1983, CNC Software provides CAD/CAM solutions to more than 224,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including moldmaking, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, consumer products, and much more.

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DMG MORI achieves highest value in order intake Overall DMG MORI successfully completed the financial year 2016. Order intake of € 2,369.9 million reached a new record high (previous year: € 2,282.8 million). Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, we achieved the highest order intake in the company’s 146-year history. Although the worldwide market for machine tools was in decline at -2.5%, DMG MORI recorded a 4% increase. By the concentration on the core business with machine tools and services, DMG MORI set the course for the future in 2016. This includes measures for a new sales and service structure worldwide, the further development of the product portfolio and optimizing production capacity as well as the sale of companies

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that do not form part of the core business operations.

Order intake grew increasingly positive over the course of the year: After orders in the third quarter had already surpassed the level reached in the previous four quarters by 12%, order intake rose in the fourth quarter of 2016 to € 610.3 million – an increase of 13% (previous year’s quarter: € 540.8 million). Over the whole year order intake increased by 4% to € 2,369.9 million (previous year: € 2,282.8 million). In the reporting year DMG MORI thus achieved the highest order intake so far in the 146 years of company history.

Sales revenues of € 2,265.7 million were slightly below the previous year (€ 2,304.7 million). In the fourth quarter sales revenues reached € 636.6 million (previous year: € 655.9 million). The export share remained as in the previous year at 67%.

The results of operations in financial year 2016 developed as follows: EBITDA amounted to € 169.7 million (previous year: € 243.1 million), EBIT reached € 104.0 million (previous year: € 185.9 million) and EBT was € 94.1 million.

The previous year’s figure of € 217.3 million includes the one-off revenue item (€ 37.8 million) from the sale of shares in DMG MORI COMPANY LIMITED.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Renishaw announces launch of manual CMM upgrade option Renishaw has announced the launch of its MODUS 2 manual CMM upgrade kits. These enable users of manual CMMs to increase productivity, reduce inspection lead times and optimise the operation of their manual machine with a retrofit supplied and supported directly by Renishaw.

The MODUS 2 MMI (Manual Machine Interface) provides an easy to use tool to access sophisticated measurement capability, making it readily usable to both expert and occasional users. The software, which supports the complete range of Renishaw’s CMM touch trigger probes, displays the full virtual environment,

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including the CMM, the probe head and the part fixture, if present. A series of prompts guide the user through the inspection sequence if an inspection program exists for the part. If there is no

existing program, MODUS 2 offers a choice of measurement methods: selecting the feature either from the CAD model or the Inspection toolbox, or simply taking points on the feature and allowing the

software to automatically detect the feature type.

To complement the software, Renishaw has compiled a number of competitively priced kits that include controller, software, 3 axes of encoder components and footswitch. The manual upgrade boosts the CMM’s capability and usability, allowing quicker and easier machine operation. To optimise interaction MODUS 2 supports a touch-screen monitor that provides a more convenient alternative to using a mouse.

Additionally, the 3-way footswitch included in the kits allows handsfree interaction for many frequently used functions.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Hypertherm introduces new class of plasma with launch of XPR300 Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, announces its most significant advance in mechanized plasma cutting ever, with the introduction of an entirely new class of plasma called X-Definition. This new plasma is available for the first time in a 300 amp plasma system called the XPR300.

X-Definition class plasma combines engineering advances and refined high definition plasma processes to deliver unmatched plasma cut quality on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Laboratory testing shows ISO-9013 Range 2 cut quality on thin mild steel and extended ISO Range 3 cuts on thicker metals. To reach this point Hypertherm engineers had to develop a number of new patent-pending processes like Vented Water Injection (VWI), plasma dampening, and Vent-to-Shield technologies.

The end result is squarer cut edges, markedly less angularity, and excellent surface finish on non-ferrous metals like aluminum

and stainless steel.

X-Definition Plasma is available in Hypertherm’s new XPR300. New technology makes it more efficient than any other plasma system.

The XPR300 cuts faster and uses power more efficiently than earlier Hypertherm systems like the HyPerformance HPR260XD. Piercing

capability is also improved thanks to increased power and an exclusive argon-assist process which enables 30 percent thicker piercing on mild steel and a 20 percent increase on stainless steel. Additionally, consumable life and cut quality over the life of the consumables get a dramatic boost from advances such as Cool Nozzle and Arc Response Technology.

“The arrival of X-Definition Plasma and our new XPR300 is a huge step forward in the capabilities of plasma technology,” said Phil Parker, product marketing manager for Hypertherm XPR Plasma. “The combination of faster cut speeds, unparalleled cut quality, intuitive features, and automatic system monitoring make it our most advanced and productive plasma yet. It really opens up a wide range of opportunities for companies by providing cut quality and consistency that may make it suitable for applications which have previously been associated with laser, but with the much lower initial investment costs associated with plasma.”

Mitsubishi Electric’s new iQ –R series enhances performance An iQ Platform enables total integration of control and communications from a single, highly scalable hardware platform and is capable of handling anything from a handful of I/O up to several thousand. With the new iQ-R series, Mitsubishi Electric has brought even greater performance to the iQ Platform, delivering the ability to integrate sequence, motion, safety and process control to a single backplane with benchmark standards for processing power and synchronisation capability in even the most demanding automation environments.

The new iQ-R series CPU offers dramatic improvements in performance, setting new benchmark standards for processing speed.

It offers reductions in development cost, maintenance cost and risk of system

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failure, while providing an innovative upgrade path that will enable users to take advantage of ongoing developments through software upgrades rather than hardware upgrades.

The new iQ-R series boasts of several sterling features beginning with the fact that it is one of the fastest PLC in the industry with a processing speed of 0.98 ns. It has an advanced networking using built-in dual CC-Link IE (1 Gbps) ports and supports Built-in Database and SD Card. It has a dedicated

Motion CPU for Synchronous control over 192 axes and Advanced Synchronous & Position Control Functions.

The new iQ-R series integrate Safety and Standard programs in Single PLC with SIL 3 Safety. It connects Safety Remote I/O’s on high Speed CC Link IE Field Network and executes up to 500 PID loops with Auto-Tuning Feature.

It has Hot-Swappable I/O Modules and FBD Programming, easier Project Management through Navigator and supports IEC 61131-3 standards for programming The series also enlists several benefits including improving overall productivity, reducing maintenance costs and downtime, reducing development cost through intuitive engineering and offering robust security and extensive compatibility.

BUSINESS NEWS

ETG signs deal with Mastercam & Cimco CNC Software, Inc. has partnered with a leading independent machine tools and allied equipment supplier to help them strengthen their commitment to offering a ‘total customer solution’ by announcing a new agreement with them.

Engineering Technology Group (ETG), which employs 100 people at its Headquarters in the West Midlands, has signed a deal to sell Mastercam and Cimco software across the UK, providing manufacturers with access to the latest CAM and CNC technology.

It is a relationship that has already proved successful in Ireland, and the Wellesbournebased company believes it has the potential to generate more than £2m of sales in its first year. The firm has appointed Darren Clarke as Product Manager to support this ambitious plan, and he will be responsible for sales and technical support.

“Our strategy is all about delivering total solutions to our customers and this latest agreement takes that approach to an even higher level,”

explained Martin Doyle, Managing Director of ETG. “Cimco and Mastercam are two of the world’s leading CNC and CAM software providers, and their state-of-the-art packages can be easily integrated into the machine tools that we supply to clients involved in the automotive, aerospace, nuclear, oil and gas, and rail sectors.”

Doyle continued, “They both offer an extensive range of milling

and turning packages that are very popular. Mastercam, for example, is the most widely-used CAM system in the world with nearly 250,000 installations. This deal represents a massive opportunity for us, and we have recognized this by appointing a dedicated specialist to manage the roll-out. Darren, who has vast experience in machine tools, is undergoing extensive product training and will be working hard to build the brands and overall

awareness throughout 2017.”

Engineering Technology Group works with more than 100 customers every year, supplying turnkey solutions for milling, turning, and automation. This includes the widest access to Nakamura-Tome, Chiron, Hardinge, Bridgeport, Stama and Quaser machines, with the latest agreement increasing its capability in CAD/CAM software.

Darren concludes, “The next generation of Mastercam and Cimco software packages have been developed to deliver greater speed, automation, and efficiency for all machining jobs. Customers will also enjoy streamlined workflow, improved usability, and greater control. These are fantastic additions to our service offerings and complement the technologies and capabilities of our machines. We are very pleased to be working closely with the Mastercam UK distributor, 4D Engineering, to further enhance Mastercam’s presence in the UK market and enable us to provide the best possible solutions and support for ETG clients.”

Klüber Lubrication ranks first in product quality and price structure According to a recent study conducted by the market research institute TechSci Research, Klüber Lubrication ranks first among the suppliers of speciality lubricants: The tribology expert in Munich takes first place in the categories product quality and price structure and obtains a top 3 ranking in Sales. Thus, Klüber Lubrication is the number one in the overall ranking.

“The results are particularly noteworthy because they are mostly based on surveys conducted with representatives of competitor companies”, says Claus Langgartner, Speaker

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of the Board of Klüber Lubrication. “The fact that we outperformed some of the big names in the lubricant industry highlights the market leadership of Klüber Lubrication in the speciality lubricants business.”

The study is based on surveys conducted with speciality lubricants manufacturers and

their sales partners as well as other industry experts. In addition, the results obtained from a comprehensive research of the relevant publications, for example business reports of the companies, were included in the ranking.

TechSci Research is a research based consulting firm conducting market studies for different branches of industry on a regular basis. The study “Global Specialty Lubricants Market By Type, By End Use, By Region Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011 – 2025” was published in October 2016.

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IMTEX 2017 – Exhibitor Feedback Fine Spavy Associates & Engineers Pvt. Ltd. from Miraj was a prominent exhibitor at IMTEX-17. Mr. Rahul Deshpande, Director has this to comment on IMTEX-17 and their participation. – Editor

IMTEX-2017 was organized in a disciplined and usual manner to showcase the various machine tool products - the conventional as well as latest developments in the respective fields.

10th

India is the 10th largest consumer of machine tools globally

Q. What are the trends in technology that it unfolded?

Q. What’s the show you could put up?

We had exhibited a number of material testing machines and also a few machine vision systems. Since 1979 we are participating in IMTEX, organized at different places. This year also we have displayed the products with latest technology along with comprehensive software.

Q. What are the innovative products you could showcase?

The products like Universal Testing Machine with Front end open crosshead & with servo control.

Special Brinell Hardness Tester (Load cell based & with servo control) to accommodate heavy jobs, Computer Controlled Universal Testing machines with ball screws & A.C

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13%

The machine tools industry in India expected to grow at a CAGR of around 13% between 2016 and 2020

Q. What are your impressions of IMTEX-17 staged in Bangalore in end-Jan?

We are especially in the field of material testing machines and machine vision systems. There were many participants for machine vision products and certainly it renders insight as to how one can improve. For testing machines, there were very few participants but then we had an opportunity to understand the latest developments in the input products, which was also of great importance.

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Fine Group’s stall at IMTEX-17

Servo control, Computerized Vickers Hardness testers with camera based system, were exhibited by us. The products reflected the latest trends in technology.

Q. What was the star attraction in your stall?

Although we have a very wide range of products, we also play a key role to satisfy customers specific needs. To cater to such needs, we modify the standard machines and also develop special machines.

The same thing is true for software.

We develop special software to suit specific applications. So when such customers visit our stall, we get an opportunity to attract them, so that their needs are satisfied.

Apart from machines exhibited, we have also displayed a number of photographs of machines, which attracted many enthusiastic visitors.

Q. How effective was your participation as a tool for technical selling/ knowledge sharing?

We received a number of enquiries

not only from all corners of India but also from other countries.

Not every customer of ours has visited our factory. But a number of customers, especially, the decision makers, do visit IMTEX and we get an opportunity to have a dialogue.

This is very important for future business. We also received many leads of better input products, so that our machines can be still improved in the days to come.

IMTEX is not only a pilgrimage, but it certainly helps to understand one’s position in the market and the ways to bridge the gap between modern and the latest trends.

Our suggestions Organizers should try to connect all the Halls in such a way that the visitors can visit all the Halls easily and comfortably without skipping any hall. We feel the stall allotted to us in Hall-7 was an isolated one. The visitors were very less compared to Halls 1, 2 & 3. Hope IMTMA would consider this aspect for future.

13th

India ranks 13th in the production of machine tools globally

40%

The automotive and auto components industry has accounted for about 40% of machine tools consumption in India.

75%

75% of the Indian machine tool producers are ISO certified.

2200 Cr

The setting up of the next phase of ‘Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement’ (STRIVE) at a proposed budget of Rs.2,200 Cr in 2017-18 and 100 India International Skill Centres across the country will ensure availability of skilled manpower for the industry

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Mr. Suresh K. Jadhav Managing Director SIM Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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SIMTEK : The zest for

Quality & Customer Satisfaction Q. What ignited the spark in you to start SIMTEK business venture?

How did the idea for your business come about?

In early days of our career, we offered CNC networking solutions ( DNC) to SME, PSU and Corporates. Few of them enquired about CAD/CAM solutions to achieve repeatability, accuracy in component manufacturing process. SIMTEK (formerly Simtek Associates) was formed in Y2000 as Engineering solutions firm focusing on 3D modelling, CNC programming and Reverse Engineering Services. Simtek’s existence came due to market needs & our team’s passion for technological solutions.

We were one of the early birds in this market and enjoyed reputation from all sections of industry. We capitalised on the demand and soon started value added services like machining of dies, moulds, electrodes, patterns, etc . It helped us to acquire more customers per year. Today we offer complete Integrated Solutions in CAD/CAM/ CAE/RE/3D printing space.

Q. How important have employees been to your success?

You need a good employee to implement a good product. Good performing employees are assets & future of our business. We being in

intellectual based business, all our employees are the backbone of our business. Simtek is on forefront of developing talent to complement our solutions. Over past 17 years, we have developed a systematic onboarding program to suit our business model which is now a part of Simtek ecosystem. Our employee development program is well supported by our Principles like Dassault Systemes and CNC software Inc.

Q. What according to you are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?

I am an accidental entrepreneur.

Going by my career experience in the past 23 years, I believe Passion in what you do, Risk taking ability and Man management are top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur.

Considering paradigm shift in how Industry runs, these skill set may vary from time to time. As a Entrepreneur, one must be open to ideas for CHANGE, be agile and be persistent to scale new heights. We also believe in delegation and transparency in our business operations.

Q. How do you generate new ideas?

Our success and legacy till date may not help us stay on top. Keep reminding

ourselves that about CHANGE is INEVITABLE and by adapting to this change we can inject new ideas for our business growth and sustainability.

Most of the new ideas come from our employees and customer interactions.

We also do data mining to read gaps during which new ideas pop up. We deliberate those ideas within team leader group before we make them a part of our system & process.

Q. How did you build successful customer base?

Way back in year 2000, we use to offer services to our customers on 24X7 basis, through our young & energetic team.

By doing this ,we could garner bigger market share quickly and created a brand. Further, this strategy helped us to sale and support various software solutions. Simtek has achieved a milestone of 1000 plus customer. It is the result of prompt services to customers, handling complex technical solutions coupled with long term Hunting and Mining strategy.

Q. What has been your greatest inspiration?

Though it is more complex to deal with human assets attached with tiring onboarding process, Employment creation is my biggest inspiration in the past & present. Simtek Management

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loves to take this challenge more delicately & spiritually. We always work on Window of opportunity and channelize it in business process. We also get inspired by new emerging technologies which throws challenge of quick learning, adaptation and implementation.

Q. What kind of culture exists in your organisation? How did you establish this tone and why did you institute this culture?

Simtek culture is evolving from the past 17 years. We give more thrust on discipline, punctuality, learning, teamwork and communication. These are five pillars of our business model.

We ensure that all newcomers are seamlessly merged with our culture.

Our customers are acting as catalyst to improve our working relationships & later it becomes a part of our culture.

Q. Brief your company goals? What are the solutions you provide to industry?

We have envisaged SIMTEK 2020 program to achieve our goal. Simtek shall be # 1 player in CAD/CAM/CAE

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solutions space in next 5 years. We shall achieve this by striking balance between technology and industry needs.

Customers will be centre point always and our employees will play bigger role.

Today we cater widely in product conceptualisation, product design, prototyping, product data management, design validation, manufacturing solution, 3D printing, and so on. In future, we shall encourage ourselves with product lifecycle management, advanced solutions in manufacturing, Embedded mechanical and electrical designs, shop floor integration.

Q. What are the future opportunities you see in Indian market?

Customized solutions will be market demand, like in Dentistry. We have already benchmarked our solutions on such specialised verticals. We also see paradigm shift in 3D printing space.

With different materials being tested in 3D printing, it will become household acceptance with people printing gifts, souvenirs for their walk-in guests-friends. Integration of designmanufacturing software tools with

shop floors for live data acquisition and processing is growing demand today & Simtek hopes to fulfil the needs of our customers. Simtek has visualised these opportunities and working towards developing desired skill sets.

Q. What are the value-added services you provide to your customers?

At Simtek, everything and anything we do is customer centric. Value addition is a need to retain & delight your customers. In addition to basic training during implementation phase, we also role out advanced training program, completion of pilot project at customer end and invite the same customers for seminars-webinars on latest trends and problem solving techniques. These are the few of the value-added services we offer to customers. There is big demand in skilled manpower at every customer place.

Simtek has regular coaching classes to freshers and working people to upgrade their skills to be industry ready. Simtek offers unconditional training to customer during warranty period.

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Enabling the Make in India

DREAM

Machine tools are at the core of manufacturing— without a powerful machine tools segment, manufacturing excellence cannot be achieved. Thus, India’s vision to emerge as a global manufacturing hub is closely linked to its capability in machine tools. MTW takes a look at how the machine tools industry is placed to deliver on the Make in India dream and the key challenges it needs to overcome along the way

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ith the government’s push on ‘Make in India’ campaign, the international spotlight is on the Indian manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector ramps up to close its gaps to emerge as a global manufacturing hub, there

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is one factor whose significance can’t be overlooked in manufacturing’s success.

Our ability in machine tools. As a matter of fact, machine tools industry is at the core of manufacturing and the future strength and capability of the Indian manufacturing industry is closely linked to the growth of the machine tools industry.

“Machine tool industry is the mother industry for any manufacturing activity. By and large all manufacturing processes require machine tools directly or indirectly. Thus, the machine tool industry will play a significant role in making Make in India truly successful,” asserts P.G. Jadeja, CEO, Jyoti CNC Automation.

Ronald D’Souza, CEO, PMT Machines puts it aptly,” Machine tools are a part and parcel of manufacturing.”

The fact that both manufacturing and machine tools go hand in hand becomes

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“Machine tool industry is the mother industry for any manufacturing activity. By and large all manufacturing processes require machine tools directly or indirectly. Thus, the machine tool industry will play a significant role in making ‘Make in India’ truly successful” P.G. Jadeja, CEO, Jyoti CNC Automation

evident with the fact that the world’s top manufacturing destinations are also producers of high-accuracy and sophisticated machine tools.

“Machine tools are a major cornerstone in the economic development of any country and are reflective of the engineering progress that it has achieved.

This is confirmed by the fact that Germany and Japan are often counted among the world’s leading engineering hubs, on account of the technological sophistication achieved by their machine tool industries,” elucidates Ravi Raghavan MD & CEO, Bharat Fritz Werner (BFW).

Raghavan further says that machine tools are crucial both to the success of Make in India and broad-basing manufacturing across the country. “For Make in India to succeed and to enable India’s transformation from a ‘consumer economy’ to a ‘producer economy’, there is a need to achieve significant progress in heavy engineering and capital goods— both of which would require a heavy influx of machine tools to manage its manufacturing activities,” he adds.

Current Landscape

So, how is Indian machine tools industry placed currently to play its role as a catalyst in realizing the country’s manufacturing vision? If we look at industry reports and findings, past few years have been encouraging for the Indian machine tools industry, which is slated for further growth in the coming years.

Research firm Technavio estimates the machine tools industry in India to grow at a CAGR of around 13% between 2016 and 2020. The key drivers of the industry are rapid growth of the automotive

industry and favourable initiatives by the government, including duty drawbacks and exemptions.

That said, the industry is plagued by several challenges. Firstly, as the production of machine tools is not in line with the consumption, India relies heavily on import. According to the 2016 World Machine Tool Survey by the Gardner Business Media, India ranks 13th in the production of machine tools globally, but it is the 10th largest consumer.

“Due to the demand-supply gap, around 40-50% machine tools are imported,” informs Shrinivas Shirgurkar, MD, Ace Designers, one of the largest manufacturers of CNC lathes in India.

“This is typically because 65% of Indian machine tools cater to the automotive industry so other industry segments have to rely on import.”

Another reason why imports occupy a sizable chunk is paucity of special purpose machine tools as India predominantly manufactures lowmedium range machine tools.

“India is currently well-placed in the development and production of machine tools from low to medium levels of technological sophistication such as

vertical & horizontal machining centers, vertical & horizontal turning centers and has even succeeded in production of customized machines. But, India is in the nascent stage in development of multitasking and multi-processing machining centers,” elaborates Raghavan.

Apart from this, Indian machine tools industry is fairly fragmented, with presence of a number of small players. “Most of the companies in the India machine tool business are small, except 2-3 major players. To grow to the next level, we need more investments and bigger companies,” emphasizes Shirgurkar.

Strengthening its position

To prepare machine tools industry to deliver on the Make in India vision, it has to rise above its current challenges.

Primarily, the industry requires vigorous R&D efforts to improve its capabilities in the domain of high-accuracy tools as high-level of excellence in manufacturing cannot be achieved without advancement in machine tool technology.

Adoption of latest technologies to meet end-user requirements like increased volume of production, cost reduction, lead-time reduction, minimal human interference, and more, is crucial. The good news is that the Indian machine tool industry is already experimenting with latest and disruptive technologies to drive innovation.

“Indian machine tool industry is now maturing and has started adapting new and innovative concepts for better productivity through application of technologies,” agrees Jadeja.

The technology push in the machine

“Machine tools are a major cornerstone in the economic development of any country & are reflective of the engineering progress that it has achieved. This is confirmed by the fact that Germany & Japan are often counted among the world’s leading engineering hubs, on account of the technological sophistication achieved by their machine tool industries” Ravi Raghavan, MD & CEO, Bharat Fritz Werner

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”The fact that machine tools industry is majorly dependent on the domestic market and that too automotive segment is the biggest bottleneck in its growth. To establish India as a brand globally, we need to produce high-accuracy, niche machine tools for a wide range of industries” Shrinivas Shirgurkar, MD, Ace Designers

tools industry is driven by user industries demand for automation and increase in productivity. “There is a demand for more flexible machine tool designs that can quickly adapt to new products, as well as for machines that can replace operator with robots which can operate one or multi-machines thus increasing productivity, states D’Souza.

Another major roadblock in the growth of Indian machine tools industry is its dependence on the domestic market. “The machine tools manufactured in India are mainly for the domestic consumption.

Our exports could be less than 10% of the total domestic consumption,” D’Souza shares.

India as a brand is yet to make a mark in the global market. It faces stiff competition from countries like China and Taiwan in terms of pricings and countries like Japan and Germany in terms of technology.

“The fact that machine tools industry is majorly dependent on the domestic market and that too automotive segment is the biggest bottleneck in its growth.

To establish India as a brand globally, we need to produce high-accuracy, niche machine tools for a wide range of industries,” asserts Shirgurkar.

address these challenges and move up the growth ladder. “Majority of the issues faced by the industry can be resolved through a set of right policies and programmes to be pursued by the Government of India in the field of establishing a supportive technology infrastructure in the country,” says Raghavan.

For R&D efforts to bear fruit, Raghavan suggests that the government should encourage global R&D houses to set-up shop in India in partnership with Indian companies. Also, as the machine tools industry is primarily SME-driven, efforts should be made to raise awareness about government schemes and policies even in smaller companies.

“The government is extending investments to encourage the R&D of sophisticated machine tools. However, only big companies are getting benefitted from this. Despite the R&D support scheme, smaller companies are not approaching the government due to lack

of awareness,” informs Shirgurkar.

Lack of skills is another area that continues to plague the industry. The government is already taking some measures to tackle this challenge with initiatives like Skill India. To bridge the talent gap and make available skilled manpower, the government should focus more on specialized training programmes.

“The focus should be on building vocation-friendly education and programmes to enable development of skilled assembly production personnel from an early age,” suggests Raghavan.

The way ahead

Indian machine tools sector is standing on the cusp of a major opportunity driven by manufacturing-focused initiatives from the government and robust domestic demand. To deliver on the Make in India vision, the sector’s mantra should be to diversify its range and reduce imports gradually.

Apart from increased investment and focus on R&D activities, the industry needs to create a suitable environment for technology transfer from developed countries.

The outlook for the Indian machine tools industry looks positive in the years to come. By concentrating its efforts on developing sophisticated tools to empower the high-end manufacturing sectors, machine tools industry can enter an era of significant growth.

There is a demand for more flexible machine tool designs that can quickly adapt to new products, as well as for machines that can replace operator with robots which can operate one or multi-machines thus increasing productivity”

Government Support

The government backing can prove crucial in helping machine tools industry

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Mr. Gabin Kattukaran, Director, Mechelonic Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

M

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The company is headquartered in Mumbai and has its manufacturing facilities in Vapi, Gujarat. The company has Sales and Service offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore. In addition, Sales and Service Engineers are also present in Pune, Jamshedpur, and Chennai . This technical network ensures that customers never have to wait for very long and their requirements are met with promptly irrespective of where they are located.

A strong team of experienced Design,

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Production, and Quality Engineers is ready to meet any challenge and constantly push the envelope by offering innovative solutions to Resistance Welding problems. A reliable process backed approach allows the company to deliver solutions in a consistent and timely manner that has made it the Benchmark of the Industry.

Mechelonic engineers provides the full range of Resistance Welding equipment including Spot, Seam, Projection, and Flash Butt Welders. In addition, the company also has extensive experience in developing Special Purpose Machines to cater to the stringent requirements of every industry. The company is proud that it has the widest range of machines in this field and that its customers span more industry segments than those of any other manufacturer.

Mechelonic engineers has a long and fruitful history of partnership with the Indian Railways. The company has supplied equipment for Coach Building, Rail Track Joining, and also machines for various other manufacturing plants of the railways.

The company has been supporting the various Rail Flash Butt Welding plants of the Indian Railways for several

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decades. Both, by supplying machines and by providing maintenance and service support for the smooth trouble free operation of the plants. In addition to this, mechelonic engineers has also been instrumental in setting up Long Rail Manufacturing lines at the Bhilai Steel Plant of the Steel Authority of India.

Mechelonic engineers has been an active partner of the industries that supply Rolling Stock to the Indian Railways. It has supplied welding equipment to Coach Building plants - both, those operated by the Indian Railways and also those in the Private Sector. The Long Throat 3 Phase DC Spot Welders manufactured by mechelonic engineers have been the workhorses of the various Coach Building plants around the country.

In addition to the Welding Equipment, mechelonic engineers also manufactures and several ancillary machinery for the smooth operations of the welding plants. These include sophisticated Weld Controls, Weld Monitoring Stations, Pre and Post Weld Straightening Presses, and Edge Preparation Machines for pre welding.

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TECH TRENDS

Higher Precision for Machining Centers in Automated Large-Batch Production - Part-II In part-I of this paper featured in March 17 issue (page 42), we discussed Greater flexibility for variants, machines and capacity; Cubic powertrain components, machining process and tolerance, Capacity analyses, supply specifications for machine & process capability; and Error limits for machining, flaw sizes in process and their effects. Now continue reading... - Editor.

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utomobile customers demand a variety of vehicle types and engines in accordance with highly diverse framework conditions, asking about differing vehicle sizes, motor types or engine power within the individual markets, depending on fuel costs, emission standards and tax measures. For automobile manufacturers this hampers any estimation of quantity progressions or capacity planning and the design of production lines.

To meet customer needs, automobile manufacturers offer engines with the same number of cylinders but in differing performance classes, which also leads to an increase in variant diversity. Ever shorter vehicle product life cycles in combination with volatile markets therefore lead to changed production challenges for automobile manufacturers [1]. To meet such challenges, the aspect of flexibility is added to the classic production parameters such as quality, time and costs.

For production lines for the machining of vehicle powertrain components (engine, transmission and axle components), this means departing from classic transfer lines with fixed timing and high productivity, and adopting lines with linked machining centers and higher levels of flexibility.

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Thermal drift of the spindle nose Axial drift on the spindle nose during operation has an effect for holes with defined depth dimensions as well as on face milling if two plane-parallel surfaces must be machined with a defined distance, for example the combustion chamber and hood faces on cylinder heads. During operation, heat development of the main spindle strongly affects expansion of the spindle shaft and subsequently the Z axis structure. Motor spindles are usually implemented in the above-specified production machine tools.

The various machining conditions lead to fluctuating performance constancy and therefore changeable thermal loads from the integrated spindle drive and spindle

bearings. Because the motor spindle is highly integrated into the axis structure of the machine, heat is dissipated via the motor spindle housing and mounting surfaces onto the machine axis structure.

The motor spindle is therefore usually connected to a cooling unit.

Figure 8 displays drift in the Z axis in the warm-up phase as a result of drift measurements taken from a machining center with motor spindle. The drift of the tool center point is shown relative to the machine tool table, at idle spindle speeds of 10,000 rpm or 16,000 rpm. The measurements do not include supplementary thermal loads and resultant drift due to spindle loads occurring during cutting.

Depending on the load and speed of

Figure 8: Measured, uncompensated Z axis drift due to heating of the main spindle

TECH TRENDS the main spindle though, significantly increased drift values compared to idle speed should be expected.

Based on the measurement curve shown in Figure 8 for load with an idle speed of 16,000 rpm, a thermal drift at the spindle nose of around 64 µm in the Z direction occurs relative to the machine tool table. Thermal drift is often reduced even further by use of compensation models saved in the control, achieving an expected reduc-tion of the drift shown by around 80 %. When applied to the measurement curve shown this means a residual value of 12 µm (≡ ±6 µm).

Error limits for machining Flaw size due to the position detection principle The further considerations require a differ-entiation regarding determination of the ac-tual position value on a feed axis with use of a ball screw drive. The main difference in this case occurs due to the mounting loca-tion of the axis encoder and its integration into the control loop of the feed axis. Figure 9 shows a feed axis design with Semi-Closed Loop control compared to an axis with Closed Loop control.

Semi-Closed Loop and Closed Loop Semi-Closed Loop means the position control loop of the feed axis is closed

via the encoder of the feed motor. The encoder measures the angular position of the feed motor shaft here, and not the position of the axis slide to be positioned.

The slide position is calculated by using the measured angle and the pitch of the ball screw, and it is assumed that the correla-tion of angle position, spindle pitch and slide position while operating the feed axis or machine tool remains constant. If this correlation changes, e.g. due to thermal ex-pansion or wear in the ball screw, then the calculated position value is erroneous. The control and encoder are “blind” to changes of the feed axis powertrain.

With Closed Loop operation of the feed axis, the slide position of the feed axis is measured with a linear encoder and re-turned to the position control loop of the axis as an actual position value. Any devia-tions occurring during operation, such as thermal drift of the ball screw drive, are de-tected on the slide and adjusted with axis control.

occur that are not re-producible, but have more or less statistical behavior. The effect of random deviations on the positioning of a machine axis is specified as the position variation range.

If a machine is to drill a hole in a workpiece with position tolerance, then the position variation range as a non-reproducible factor of error must be considered. Measure-ments carried out demonstrate that typical values for position variation ranges with feed axis lengths of 500 mm to 800 mm are around 2 µm (≡ ±1 µm) if the axes are operated in Semi-Closed Loop.

Connecting a linear encoder to the axis slide and feedback of the actual position values into the position control loop reduces the effects of friction in the axis and of lin-ear guides on positioning.

Measurements show that the position variation range with Closed Loop control can typically be re-duced by 40 % to 50 % compared to Semi-Closed Loop (≡ ±0.5 µm).

Systematic and random position deviations Positioning inaccuracies result during posi-tioning of the feed axes ([9], [10]).

System-atic deviations occur that can be repro- duced with identical boundary conditions and can therefore be compensated. Ran-dom deviations also

Reduction of thermally induced drift Measurements specified in the “Accuracy of Feed Axes” and “Machining Accuracy of Machine Tools” Technical Information documents show that a feed axis operated in Semi-Closed Loop with a ball screw and traverse range of 800 mm can produce thermally induced drift of over 40 µm (≡ ± 20 µm) ([11], [12]). If the problem is approached by cooling the ball screw, a drift reduction of 50 % can be achieved by using a high quality cooling unit (with a temperature constancy ≤ 1 K). As well as integrating the cooling unit, additional pipes for coolant fluid for the individual feed axes must be installed, together with rotary unions for the transmission of coolant to the rotating ball screw spindles.

A significantly higher reduction of thermally induced drift on a ball screw axis can, however, be achieved by using Closed Loop control. The linear encoder detects the drift of the ball screw spindle and this is adjusted by the axis control— residual thermal drift is then ≤ 2 µm (≡ ±1 µm) [11].

Figure 9: The principles of Semi-Closed Loop control and Closed Loop control

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TECH TRENDS Estimated error limits [μm] Semi-Closed Loop

Closed Loop

Workpiece clamping indexation

±11.75 ±5.88 (with sliding unit)

Tool change inaccuracy (hollow taper shank)

±0.5 (axial) ±1.5 (radial)

Thermal main spindle axis drift (compensated)

±6

Position variation range (500 mm < X ≤ 800 mm)

±1

±0.5

Thermal drift due to heating of ball screw

±20 ±10 (cooled ball screw spindle)

±1

Linear measurement deviation of coordinate measuring machine (CMM)

±1.5

Table 1: Estimated error limits for Semi-Closed Loop and Closed Loop

Table 1 lists the previously estimated error limits, comparing these for a feed axis with Semi-Closed Loop and Closed Loop. The position of the workpiece and the tolerated production features in the workspace must be taken into account when estimating which share of the tolerance to be produced the specified error limits will deplete. Thus, only those errors in the direction of the indicated tolerances require a share of the available tolerance budget.

Influences of workpiece measurement Evaluation of the dimensional accuracy of workpieces is usually carried out in suitable measuring rooms with coordinate measur-ing machines. In its geometric construction a coordinate measuring machine is similar to a machine tool and is also subject to in-fluences of error, with measurement devia-tions occurring when evaluating workpiece dimensions.

The extent of measuring devi-ations is influenced by: • Temperature fluctuations in the measurement room • Geometry errors of the coordinate measuring machine • Probing errors • Measurement method selected • Errors from workpiece clamping and operator errors Because the residual measurement devi-ation must be significantly lower than the dimensional tolerance to

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be evaluated, coordinate measuring machines are usually operated in temperature-controlled meas-uring rooms. High precision is aimed for when producing and assembling the coor-dinate measuring machines, and linear en-coders are used for Closed Loop control.

An additional reduction in residual devia-tions (e.g. from bending of the probe during probing) is achieved via computed compensations. To ensure reliable meas-urements with tolerated length dimen-sions, the linear measurement deviation of a coordinate measuring machine should be only approximately one tenth of the toler-

ance to be evaluated. So for a tolerance of ±0.1 mm as specified in a workpiece draw-ing this therefore means ±10 µm or less. However, to reliably measure smaller toler-ances and to make available universally us-able measuring machines, for example in central measuring rooms, in practice coor-dinate measuring machines are used that have linear measurement deviations in the range of ±1.5 µm.

Tool tolerance vs. error limits Closed Loop increases the tolerance reserve The comparison of required workpiece tol-erance and estimated error limits specified on the previous pages is demonstrated in the following using an example geometry. Figure 10 illustrates the holes for the bear- ing assembly of a shaft in a transmission housing.

To reduce ancillary times and therefore the cycle time itself, both hole diameters can be produced using a combined tool. The tool edges for machining the diameters and Z dimensions are both located on one tool for this purpose.

One of the index holes required for aligning the workpiece is also shown.

The tolerance direction of the index hole is in the same direction as the tolerated

Figure 10: Bearing holes in a transmission housing (example geometry)

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TECH TRENDS production dimensions Z1 and Z2. This does not apply to the Y dimension.

Errors to be considered The error that can occur due to indexing of the workpiece in the clamping fixture must therefore be taken into account when ma-chining Z1 and Z2. Since other tools are used at other positions on the workpiece in the machine during this machining opera-tion, the tool change inaccuracies must be integrated into the error budget. Further-more, errors in the direction of the Z1 and Z2 dimensions, caused by thermal main spindle axis drift, position variation range during positioning of the Z axis in the ma-chining direction, and thermal drift in the Z axis direction resulting from heating of the ball screw drive, should also be taken into account. The linear measurement deviations of the coordinate measuring machine are calculated into the error budget analysis independent of the clamping direc-tion of the workpiece in the machine tool.

Under the assumption that tolerated production dimensions have a mean machine capability index of Cm = 1.67, it can now be ascertained how large the depletion of available tolerance is due to estimated errors in the worst case. Figure 11 demonstrates this for tolerances in the Z1 and Z2 dimensions with Semi-Closed Loop control.

It can be seen that the largest consumer of available tolerance is uncontrolled thermal drift of the ball screw spindle. The residual quantity of available tolerance (tolerance reserve) at the end of the analysis is only ±19 µm.

Fewer errors & more tolerance reserve It becomes clear that a reduction of error variables directly leads to an increase in tolerance reserve. The use of linear encoders on the linear axes, meaning operation in a Closed Loop, is able to specifically reduce thermally induced ball screw drift (Figure 12), and the result is a significantly increased tolerance reserve of ±39 µm.

As outlined above, dependencies occur among individual production steps in the

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Figure 11: Available tolerance (±0.1 mm) with Cm = 1.67 vs. error limits with Semi-Closed Loop

Figure 12: Available tolerance (±0.1 mm) with Cm = 1.67 vs. error limits with Closed Loop

process chain with large-batch manufacturing. The error limits listed in Table 1 only indicate some of the potential error variables that can occur along the entire component production chain. The aim is therefore to achieve minimum flaw size in the individual machine tools, so as to maximize the tolerance reserves for diffi-cult-to-influence errors within the process.

Factors of influence that are difficult to con-trol in the production chain may consist of: • Hall temperature fluctuations • Coolant temperature fluctuations • Workpiece temperature fluctuations and therefore thermally induced

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workpiece expansion during transport between machines Static distortions on workpieces due to varying clamping forces and clamping tolerances in individual clamping fixtures in the production line Thermal distortion of tolerance dimensions due to differing workpiece temperatures in the individual machines (production of tolerance dimensions) and in the measuring room (evaluation of tolerance dimensions) Tool deflection due to inaccurate premachining (i.e. deflection of a reamer due to tolerance deviations in pilot drilling) Chips (i.e. stuck chips, chips from pilot drilling, etc.)

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TECH TRENDS • Tool wear (i.e. variable cutting forces, tool deflection, etc.)

This list is not comprehensive but clearly shows that designing a production process is not in any way trivial for the automated mechanical machining of vehicle powertrain components. Many possible error sources exist that are able to influence the quality, duration and costs of production.

Tool tolerance versus error limits Tolerance reserves increase productivity To gain a feeling of what tolerance reserves of ±19 µm in a Semi-Closed Loop or ±39 µm in a Closed Loop mean, the extent of tool wear is looked at closer below. With alumi-num workpieces, burr formation on a work-piece often leads to a tool change despite the appearance of highly sharp cutting edges, whereas the machining of work-pieces from cast iron (e.g. crank cases) or high-temperature resistant cast steel (e.g. exhaust gas turbochargers) causes higher levels of tool wear. This wear is usually seen as the increasing flank wear (VB) over time (Figure 13).

Tool wear must be permissible Due to the tool edge geometry (clearance angle Þ, rake angle γ), a corresponding cutting edge offset (SV) occurs with increasing flank wear that then directly reduces the tolerance reserve. The cutting edge offset can be calculated according to [13], depending on the flank wear VB as well as Þ and γ as follows: Presupposing the latest linear layout incor-porating linked machining centers, tool costs for the mechanical machining of cyl-inder heads, crank cases and transmission housings consist of 8 % to 12 %, which is a significant portion of the total system in-vestment. This includes both non-wearing tool components (e.g. tool holder and bor-ing bars) and the parts subjected to wear (inserts, drills, etc.). The proportion de-pends among other factors on the number of replacement tools used (sometimes up to three sets) and the

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Figure 13: Flank wear (VB) & cutting edge offset (SV) – Drawings on the basis of 13 & 14

cutting materials (e.g. PCD blades for aluminum machining).

To save on running tool costs the tool life should be as long as possible, and a certain level of tool wear must therefore be ac-ceptable before carrying out tool changes or modifications. A flank wear VB of 200 µm to 400 µm is specified in [14] as a bench-mark for carbide tools and for the finishing cycle relevant for generating tolerance.

To gain a magnitude for the cutting edge offset, the typical cutting edge angles of Þ = 5° and γ = 4° are applied. Equation 7 then gives a cutting edge offset range of 18 µm to 35 µm.

Assuming a very sharp edge in the center of the tolerance zone, in a SemiClosed Loop the targeted minimum tool wear val-ues already require the largest part of the residual tolerance reserve. Under consider-ation of the larger tolerance reserves with the use of linear encoders, more workpieces can be machined before tool wear needs to be compensated, which in turn means less testing effort on the workpieces when detecting the right time to compensate or change the tool.

Tool changes interrupt production Changing a tool used to produce a critical tolerance often requires a workpiece that needs to be directly tested and that was found to be in order (OK part). To prevent rejects, the machine sits idle while this first workpiece produced with the new tool is measured, and the machine tool is only approved if the produced and measured workpiece corresponds to an

OK part. The waiting time until approval can be equated to a loss of parts because production time on the machine is lost.

Because the testing and compensation complexity can be reduced and machine run-times increased, a large tolerance reserve in large-batch production contributes to an increase in productivity levels. In analogy to automotive driving, this would correspond to driving in a wide lane where little correction effort by the driver is needed to stay within the lane—significantly more effort for correction is needed in narrower lanes.

Summary In addition to the challenge of responding to fluctuations in demand in automotive sales markets, the future will bring increas-ing legislative and end-customer require-ments concerning the emission of pollu-tants and the fuel consumption of vehicles. One possibility of meeting such a situation consists of reducing friction in the power-train, which in turn requires narrow work-piece tolerances as well as higher quality surface parameters.

Because of the sequential workpiece ma-chining implemented in automated large-batch manufacturing, dependencies occur between the individual production steps in the process chain. For reliable adherence to workpiece tolerances throughout the entire process, the aim is to expend a mini-mum of the available tolerances by the indi-vidual machine tools, with the remaining tolerance reserve being available for diffi-cult-to-control factors that influence the process, meaning

TECH TRENDS this reserve should be as large as possible.

Using linear encoders in the feed axes of the machining centers contributes to an in-crease in machine accuracy, and resulting from this an increase of the tolerance re-serve as well. Inspection complexity and loss of parts can be reduced, leading to increases in productivity levels.

Literature 1. Kasper, G.: Challenges for Future Powertrain Production – Insights to Global Manufacturing. 12th Powertrain Manufacturing Conference, Darmstadt, September 26th – 27th, 2013.

2. Abele, E.; Hueske, B. and Kuhn, S.: Overall Equipment Flexibility – Entwicklung einer Methodik zur Messung der Gesamtanlagenflexibilität für die spanende Fertigung. ZWF 103 No. 5, 2008.

3. Dörr, J.: Powertrain Machine Tool Concepts: Comparison from an Economic Point of View. 10th Powertrain Machining Conference, Fellbach, November 11th – 12th, 2009.

4. Abele, E.; Wiegel, F.; Kuske, P. and Hueske, B.: Kleine Schritte für große Flexibilität – Eine Methodik zur monetären Beurteilung der Expansionsflexibilität von Fertigungssystemen. wt Werkstattstechnik online year 100, 2010.

5. Stürenburg, B.: Optimierung der Spanbildung und Minimierung des Späneeintrages in das Werkstück für das Bohren von Al-Legierungen.

Production reports from the FBK, Volume 02/2009.

6. Abele, E.; Ellermeier, A.; Hohenstein, J. and Tschannerl, M.: Untersuchungen an langen VHM-Spiralbohrern – Einfluss der Werkzeuglänge auf das dynamische Verhalten von Vollhartmetallspiralbohrern. wt Werkstattstechnik online year 97, 2007.

7. VDMA 8669 : 1999-01: Fähigkeitsuntersuchungen zur Abnahme spanender Werkzeugmaschinen. Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e. V. (VDMA), 1999.

8. MAPAL: MAPAL Kompetenz – Spanntechnik. Corporate publica-

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tion MAPAL Präzisionswerkzeuge Dr. Kress KG, Order No. 10138532 | V2.1.0, 2015.

9. DIN ISO 230-2 : 2000-05: Testing Rules for Machine Tools – Part 2: Determination of Positioning Uncertainty and Repeat Accuracy of Positioning with Numerically Controlled Axes. DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V., 2000.

10. VDI/DGQ 3441: Statistische Prüfung der Arbeits- und Positionsgenauigkeit von Werkzeugmaschinen - Grundlagen. Verein Deutscher Ingenieure / Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität, March 1977.

11. HEIDENHAIN: Technical Information – Accuracy of Feed Axes. March 2006.

12. HEIDENHAIN: Technical Information – Machining Accuracy of Machine Tools. September 2011.

13. Paucksch, E.; Holsten, S.; Linß, M. and Tikal, F.: Zerspantechnik – Prozesse, Werkzeuge, Technologien. Vieweg + Teubner Verlag, 12th edition, 2008.

14. GARANT: GARANT ToolScout – Zerspanungshandbuch. ISBN 3-00016882-6, modified ND 04/2013.

Linear encoders for machine tools Linear encoders for position feedback are indispensable for high positioning accuracy of machine tools. They directly and immedi-ately measure the actual position of the feed axis. Mechanical

transfer elements therefore have no infl uence on position measurement—both kinematic errors and thermal errors or infl uences of forces are measured by the linear encoder and taken into account in the position control loop. This makes it possible to eliminate a num-ber of potential error sources: • Positioning error due to thermal behavior of the recirculating ball screw • Reversal error • Errors due to deformation of the drive mechanics by machining forces • Kinematic errors through pitch error in the recirculating ball screw.

Therefore, linear encoders are indispensable for machine tools on which high positioning accuracy and a high machining rate are essential.

Linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN for numerically controlled machine tools can be used nearly everywhere. They are ideal for machines and other equipment whose feed axes are in a servo loop, such as milling machines, machining centers, boring machines, lathes and grinding machines. The benefi cial dynamic behavior of the linear encoders, their high permissible tra-versing speed, and their acceleration in the direction of measurement predestine them for use on highlydynamic conventional axes as well as on direct drives.

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Swisscool MAGNUM UX 550 Keeps Cool Under Pressure Metal working pros know how important it is to use the right machining fluid. With all-purpose, Water-miscible MAGNUM UX 550 cutting fluid, the MOTOREX success story continues when it comes to performance, reliability and efficiency.

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he pioneering new formula used in SWISSCOOL MAGNUM UX 550 combines many positive features. Its high-quality emulsifier system, state-of-the-art additive technology and excellent lubricant components yield top results in even the most demanding machining processes with difficult-to-work metals such as stainless steel and titanium.

performance.

Use of the pioneering FULLY BALANCED FORMULA means that MAGNUM UX 550 is completely free of thorny ingredients such as chlorine, boron and formaldehyde. The innovative formula featuring modern additives and active emulsifiers provides the basis for the emulsion’s microbiological equilibrium.

For applications from A to Z Whether for countersinking or cutting, MAGNUM UX 550 is suitable for a range of material and application-related tasks.

Applications such as drilling, turning and milling of steel, cast iron, nickel-based alloys, titanium and hard-to-cut steels are right in this water-miscible cutting fluid’s wheelhouse. Its outstanding stability has a positive impact on tool service life.

Benefits at a glance The proven cutting fluid from MOTOREX boasts the following benefits:

Fully balanced formula When developing the latest SWISSCOOL coolants, MOTOREX’s development engineers channelled all their comprehensive knowledge and skill into the forward-looking, water-miscible cutting fluids. Despite focusing primarily on human and environmental safety, there have been no compromises on

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Have we aroused your curiosity? If so, take the opportunity to put SWISSCOOL MAGNUM UX 550 to the test for yourself.

Your MOTOREX partner will be glad to provide further information.

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EXCELLENT BIOSTABILITY

The selected formula prevents Uncontrolled biological growth, resulting In a long emulsion service life

LOW DRAGOUT LOSSES

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Versatile EDMs, Innovative Service Sparkonix’s mantra for success in FY17

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he year 2017, has been the year of change for the Indian industry on multiple fronts. From the economy getting back on its feet to some solid action in industry 4.0, rays of massive changes of the future are already peeping through FY18. In line with changing needs and expectations of the customers, Sparkonix identified and focused on developing two game changing innovations in FY17. These innovations in the areas of technology and service, launched in FY17, are already creating huge impact for its customers.

Versatile EDMs to deliver greater productivity and better quality The demand for improvements in productivity and quality is perpetual.

However, breakthrough improvements are relatively rare. In FY17, Sparkonix’s launched its new range of CNC EDM Drills that deliver precision and significantly higher repeatability as compared to manual EDM Drills offering huge productivity gains to the

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customers. Moreover, the indegenous developed CNC EDM Drills come at an affordable price and are backed by Sparkonix’s trusted service support.

With addition of several new applications, Customers also benifited from Sparkonix’s expanding range of customised EDMs. Sparkonix is one of the few companies around the world to manufacture customised EDMs. Designed to suit the specific needs of your applications, Customised EDMs, deliver a significant improvement in quality of jobs and productivity in manufacturing.

Innovations to deliver instant service

With ever shortening delivery timelines, even the slightest downtime of machine can lead to a loss of an order. Loss of productivity, however small, is increasingly unacceptable to customers.

In FY17, Sparkonix invested in highly advanced technology - ‘Attendme’ to create, track and resolve service requests using cloud, email and SMS support.

Using a simple App installed on their cellphone, Operators at the Customers end can now instantly get in touch with the Sparkonix’s experts in the service team for all their queries and service needs, to significantly reduce the unscheduled downtimes of machine.

Stay Ahead with Sparkonix In FY18, Sparkonix aims to take its new technology and further expand the innovative service platform to all its customers. ‘Customers are our primary engines of growth, and we will continue to invest in high impact initiatives to help them adapt to changes of the future ahead of time’, says Shailesh Patwardhan, Director of Sparkonix (India) Pvt. Ltd. For more information, Website: www.sparkonix.com

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Accusharp intends to grow with

25% annually

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r. Ilyas Shaikh, M.D. explains Accusharp’s business growth and its work culture. He says, started in 1999, an activity of regrinding of used tools for customers, on a second-hand tool & Cutter grinder, Accusharp today has grown having a modern CNC set up, On 15,000 Sq. ft.

Floor space, & 130 employees working in.

Accusharp presently is engaged in design, manufacture & supply a wide range of standard and special cutting tools

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in HSS and Tungsten Carbide. Those are - Drills, End-mills, Reamers, Step Drills, Form Tools, Cutters, etc. Of course, the regrinding and recoating continues to be as a part of service support.

On the occasion of IMTEX this year we are introducing our New Product i.e.

Gun Drill for Deep Hole Drilling. with a range from dia. 3 to dia. 32 mm. One Gun-Drill of Dia. 32 and Length of 1 meter was displayed at the IMTEX stall, which became a point of attraction for a number of customers and visitors.

Our modern set up consists of a large number of CNC machines WIDMA, ANCA, STRAUSAK, ROLLOMATIC, etc. of the latest technology. All the business processes are system oriented and supported by professionally competent people. Employees’ ccompetence upgrading is a continuous process for us.

Our customers are in various Industry Sectors – Like: Engineering, Automobile, Textile, Machine-Tools, Energy Sector, etc.

Therefore, we can say, “We are for

those, who are in Metal Cutting”!

Our business objective is to assist customers for their Metal Cutting Processes providing them “Total Solution” for their productivity improvement, and to help them to reduced their tooling cost.

Accusharp Tools “Cut Fast & Cut Cost.”

Assuring • Right Quality, • Shortest Lead Time, • Cost Effective, • On-Time Delivery, and • Innovative Approach, We would like to be “Productivity Partner” for our customers.

Our Logistics Network is allover India, close to customers’ doors.

Industrial safety and environmental care has top priority for us & we are committed for: • Prevention of pollution in Land, Water, Air. • Conservation of natural resources, and • Compliance of Environmental and safety Regulations.

All this above has made us to be recognised as an Indian company with Global Business Culture.

Our passion is to be the first choice for the domestic customers and to be in a leading position for exports. And I can tell you, people in my organization, with their competent and dedication will make this happen soon.

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Innovations in centerless grinding machine & its operations

Mr. Harsh Badani, Technical Director, Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd.

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enterless Grinding operation is a mass production process in which cylindrical components are ground without reference to center. This operation is used as the final process in majority of the components where the tolerances and the quality parameter are stringent.

The grinding process is basically designed for mass production. As the cost of manufacturing is increasing, the users are trying to extract more & more production from a grinder in order to lower the cost per piece.

The user feedback and experiences highlighted the problems faced during day to day work, and solutions need to be implemented for future expansion projects and existing machinery.

Below are some suggestions, to improve the quality level and productivity, while bringing down costs in Centerless grinding: • Land costs are at an all-time high, which necessitates the reduction of machine foot print and floor space dedicated to a single machine.

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• In any centerless grinding operation, the major non-productive time is the dressing time. Hence, a method needs to be devised so that the dressing time also can be used productively.

• As the working cost is increasing, more automation is required so that an operator can run more than one machine.

• With cost of power increasing all around the world, more energy efficient motors should be explored.

• The fuel prices are increasing at a phenomenal rate and it is essential to produce fuel efficient vehicles.

This calls for components with higher quality standards and a need to explore different materials to reduce vehicle weight. Consequently, machines with capability to grind these components efficiently need to be devised.

To resolve the above issues, our engineers did brain storming and devised various options: 1. To reduce the floor space there should not be any compromise in terms of the rigidity and stock removal capabilities of the grinder.

We designed a grinder similar in size to our smallest model. At the same

time, we increased its rigidity by adding weight to make it equivalent to our bigger sized model. The center of gravity was kept constant at the working area so that the vibrations would always be at that point. The vibration analysis was conducted to ensure that it was maintained at a very low level.

2. Total Usage Time = Productive Time + Non-Productive Time (Dressing Time) The challenge for us was to convert the non-productive time into productive time. To achieve the same, we designed a diamond roll dresser for the machine. The CNC controls were programmed in a manner that when the dressing is done on the wheel, grinding of the component is also in process. Therefore, the total usage time is now equal to the productive time. This enables the customer to grind more components.

The savings was substantial in terms of productivity.

3. Working Cost = Running Cost (Power + Employees + Overheads) + Consumables (Hydraulic Oil + Coolant + Grinding wheel + Regulating Wheel + Diamond Dresser) To reduce the working cost of a machine, it is important to reduce all the

Diamond Roll Dresser

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above costs to an optimum level.

Power Cost: The maximum power consuming motor is the grinding wheel motor. We procure the motor such that during idling time of grinder in each cycle it would draw very low current, while providing full torque during the grinding process. Such motors have rating of Eff 1 or better. The other options include soft start for grinding wheel motor or Variable Frequency Drive for regulating and grinding wheel motor. These options avoid peak current required for start-up of the motor.

Employees Cost: Machine automation is designed in such a way that the operator can run more than one machine at a time. In mass production plants, the focus is to have one skilled person to look after the setting and inspection of finished components for all grinders. Loading, unloading and other routine operations are done by unskilled employees. CNC options also reduce the operator intervention to a large extent and thereby reduce the cost. At the time when customer sends the plant layout, we give suggestions and inputs to reduce material handling and make it ergonomically convenient in order to reduce operator fatigue. Variable Frequency Drive is installed to achieve Constant Surface Speed for Grinding Wheel. This helps in reducing the dressing frequency even when the wheel diameter is reduced.

Hence, the grinding wheel is used to its optimum level.

The other consumables like oil, coolant, diamonds and wheels are selected with the help of various manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; input and expertise, to suit each application.

The increase in fuel prices and depreciation of Indian currency has put a lot of burden on manufacturers to improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles. This calls for more close tolerance in manufacturing parts.

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Linear Guideway

Quality Parameters are a combination of Size Tolerance, Roundness, Cylindricity and Surface Finish. We use Precision Linear Guideways to achieve practically friction free movement. This enables the slide to move with high accuracy, as close as 0.25 microns and helps in maintaining size in close tolerance.

To achieve roundness in 1 to less than 1 micron, it is necessary to have rigid spindles and vibration free grinding. We mount Automatic Wheel balancers, which balance wheel with vibration level less than 1 micron. This also helps improve Cylindricity.

Coolant supply while dressing the wheel has to be forced at the point of contact of diamond and wheel.

Proper forced coolant supply helps to dress well, which in turn helps in improving surface finish on component. Coolant supply during grinding is conventionally done by free flow of coolant on the part. Due to air turbulence because of wheel rotation, most of the coolant does not reach the actual grinding area. With redesigned nozzles and flapper to stop air turbulence, the coolant now

Servo Regulating Wheel Drive

reaches grinding hot spot to almost 90% level. The overheating of parts and burning marks are reduced and surface finish improved.

The above are some of the innovations & adaptations incorporated in the machine to meet the demand of the industry for better & greener tomorrow.

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Air Purification for a Healthier Work Environment

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ou can now breathe easy. The Air Purifiers and air cleaners from Camfil incorporate the most efficient filters. They are designed to work as a supplement to your existing ventilation system and offer you reduced energy costs, more efficient production and above all a healthier work environment with less dust and fewer harmful particles.

Cleaner Air Saves Money Camfilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air cleaners clean the air of even the smallest particles. Our HEPA filters are so efficient that the air must pass through the ventilation system three times to achieve the same level of air purification as from one circulation through our air purifiers. With an air purifier used as a supplement to your existing ventilation system, you can circulate and clean the cooled air which is already present in the room instead of drawing in warm and polluted air from outside.

Various factors which make an air purifier a money-saving investment include the fact that cleaner air extends the product life of lighting, electronics, computers, storage systems, servers and other technical equipment.

Camfil Air Purifier model CC6000 can also be connected via Mod-Bus for remote control and review of filter change interval.

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Healthier Work Environment Poor air quality affects both the health of the personnel and their performance.

Bacteria, dust, viruses and harmful particles in the air may cause itchy eyes, headaches and a blocked nose.

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Furthermore, it can also lead to asthma and irritation of the respiratory tract.

Camfil’s air purifier cleans the air and effectively combats these problems. This leads to improved work performance and reduces absence due to illness.

On the other hand, shelves, products in stock, furniture and equipment seldom gather dust. Your products are protected and your production is made more efficient. Parts of the premises that are difficult to clean are kept clean for longer and the need for cleaning is reduced.

Cleaning Zones Benefit More In large premises, you often have different air quality requirements depending on the type of operations taking place in different parts of the building. Despite being based on the same ventilation system, an air purifier can control how clean the air is in various zones, even if there are no walls dividing up the premises. This is possible because Camfil air purifiers can transport air over a long range and deliver the air into particularly sensitive parts of the premises. The air purifier’s units optimize the air flow in order to meet the demands of your business.

Patented Technology Camfil air purifier is characterized by high efficiency cleaning, energy saving and almost silent operation. The air purifier is unique because it can suck in air from two directions. This makes it possible to have different cleaning zones which improve the efficiency of the air purification significantly. Inbuilt sensors that automatically regulate the indoor environment are available as optional extras.

Design Features and Working Principles 1. Firstly the air passes through two pre-filters – a basic filter to capture large dust and a pleated EcoPleat

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under-pressure in the purified air column that comes after the filters.

Camfil EC fans have low energy consumption and may be controlled via the Internet for optimized, on-demand air purification and notification of when the filters need to be changed.

5. The outlets may be on two sides with 315 mm round standard connections with silencers on one or both sides.

This makes it possible to connect the air cleaners to most sizes of pipe as well as allowing it to stand and recirculate.

Camfil Air Purifier has a high efficiency HEPA filter that purifies the air of even the smallest nanoparticles.

2. Behind these is the PM2.5 fine filter(erstwhile F7 grade ) and then the E11 or H13 HEPA filter. It is so efficient that the air must pass through the ventilation system three times to achieve the same level of air purification as from one circulation through the air purifier.

Thanks to a very large filter surface, the product life is extended and the filtration efficiency increased. By carefully managing the replacement of pre-filters, one can extend the product life of the HEPA filter even more.

3. All Camfil air purifier models have at least two inlets which make it possible to mix and purify the air from two areas with different temperatures.

4. The only moving part in an air purifier is the fan. The fan is located under the filters and creates an even

Positioning By taking the existing ventilation, the temperature conditions of the room as well as problems in the form of dust and particle generation areas into account, we determine how the purifier’s air purification units should be positioned for optimum efficiency. For instance, in rooms with high ceilings, the air purifier is suspended from the ceiling from where it supplies the entire room with a better and cleaner indoor environment.

In a place with displacement ventilation, you should aim the purifier’s outlet in the same direction as the flow so that it works with the air flow. In rooms with high ceilings, the most efficient solution is to combine a ceiling-suspended air purifier with a floor-standing unit.

Because the larger particles fall to the ground considerably faster than nano particles, you can handle each type of particle at the point where it is most commonly found.

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The art of piecing together –

VERO E Compact With an objective of providing a value-centric product to the growing Indian manufacturing sector, lately SCHUNK Intec India Pvt Ltd introduced its latest Quick change Pallet System that promises return on investment (ROI) in less than three months.

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oday’s market dynamics demand shorter product life cycles making it imperative for the manufacturing companies to invest in flexible systems and have the bandwidth to cope up with changing machining requirements. Identifying this need of the hour SCHUNK; one of the pioneers in gripping systems and clamping technology since last 70 years came out with its new offering - “VERO-E compact GSE”. Tailored especially for the Indian machine tool sector, it is a modular quick-change pallet system, which is suited for extremely fast resetting of workpieces, clamping devices and other equipment on 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres.

Aligned to needs Elaborating in this context, Managing Director, Satish Sadasivan, SCHUNK Intec India emphasized that the new VERO-E compact Zero point clamping technology is not a catalogue product and is mainly made to suit the requirements of the Indian machine tool builders. He added, “We are closely working with Indian machine tool manufacturers and intend to serve them better through quick changeovers on the machines they currently use. With this we plan to expand our presence in India.”

Quick change pallet systems have enormous capacity. “Now we have a system that is not only perfectly aligned but also feature and approximately two and a half times clamping force of machine belt.”

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Optimization is the key Moreover, by reducing the retooling times up to 90 percent, the system facilitates in providing optimal utilization of the machine capacity.

Setting up the workpieces outside the machine in parallel to the processing time minimizes downtimes enormously contributing to cost savings. The set-up time ensures higher machine running times and better production from batch size 1. From the cost saving point of view, the VERO-E-compact GSE system is useful for producing small batch quantities and comprehensive range of workpieces. Its Turbo integration feature helps to pull-down force thereby increasing 300 percent for optimal utilization of the machine’s performance.

Reliability matters Creating a master trend, this system is known for setting great production variability.

In recent scenario, when most of the machines and technology come with a less shelf life, these solutions guarantee a larger life span and

process reliability. To add on, the system is moulded with a base body and all functional components like clamping pins and slides that are made of hardened stainless steel, blending forth modules that are completely maintenance-free and hermetically sealed against dirt, chips, and coolant.

All pneumatic modules can be operated with a system pressure of 6 bars, without adhering on additional pressure intensifiers. The machines allow positioning via short taper, allowing easy connecting interface with a repeat accuracy of 0.005 mm. Its rigid clamping operation helps to avoid vibration and is equipped with a selfretained locking system. For safety and security reasons, the system operates on one consistent clamping pin size for all VERO-E compact GSE-modules and hence avoids danger, confusion or incorrect operation.

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Serving one and all Widely acknowledged by myriad industry sectors for its specialty in offering room even to the smallest machine tables, the company’s stationary clamping systems ensure the micron-precise link between the machine table and the workpiece.

Whether pneumatic, hydraulic, manual or magnetic, SCHUNK is well-equipped to provide tailored fitting solutions to customers from wide-ranging industry sectors.

The working of “VEROE compact” was deftly displayed on DMG MORI’s state-of-the-art technology “DMU 65 monoBLOCK,” to its customers. The monoBLOCK series has a machine concept for every sector and every component produced is an impressive masterpiece. According to Mr. Satish Sadasivan – Managing Director, SCHUNK Intec India Pvt Ltd, DMG MORI offers very high-end machines and SCHUNK takes pride in working together to bring out a revolution in the machine industry with its products.

Customer-centric “All our products are synonymous with good quality and speak for its performance. We are proud to build a support mechanism with a backup plan, in the case of any technical issues or break down, within the warranty period. Fit and forget is the mantra behind any SCHUNK products,” shared Satish Sadasivan - Managing Director of SCHUNK Intec India.

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our requirements and placed order for the latest Vero-E compact Cut from the company.”

Validating this point, General Manager – Metal Products Power Transfer Technology, Mersen India Pvt Ltd, B N Chandrashekharaiah, mentioned, “We provide Earth Return Current Units (ERCU) to Bangalore Metro. While working on such a prestigious project, downtime is the last thing we can think of. In such scenario, SCHUNK’s gripping system does wonders.

Additionally, SCHUNK provides good after sales service.”

Alternately, Titan Industries Ltd began the use of SCHUNK’s product eight years ago. Since then the company has installed SCHUNK’s systems on most of its machines. “These products give excellent ROI. Within six months we can see the benefits. In other words, it is a worth investment,” noted Senior Engineer, Titan Industries Ltd, Venkat Subramanian.

Director, Abhiyant Technologies Pvt Ltd, Nagaraja BC also finds SCHUNK’s products impressive. He further added, “We strongly recommend SCHUNK products to our customers, with batch production requirements.”

Agreeing to the same, Senior Manager, Production, Ace Multi Axes Systems Ltd said, “SCHUNK’s technology as well as service is very good. We have been using their products since almost a decade. We have already provided

Expansion plans - Roadmap In order to further strengthen relationship with customers and educate them on the company’s products, SCHUNK plans to put forward a training program. It will enable customers to use the company’s products efficiently. Another assurance that the company gives is to deliver proper machining of workpieces, ensuring the longevity of the products.

Superior Clamping and Gripping SCHUNK is a competence leader for gripping systems and clamping technology. More than 2,700 employees in 8 plants and 30 directly owned subsidiaries ensure an intensive market presence. With more than 11,000 standard components SCHUNK offers the world’s largest assortment of gripping systems and clamping technology from one source. Since 2012, Goalkeeper legend Jens Lehmann is brand ambassador for safe, precise gripping and holding.

For more information, Website: www.schunk.com

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Fire safety in a CNC Grinding / EDM machine Firetrace is an automatic fire detection and suppression system for micro environments, that can be used to ensure safety

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e have seen a spurt in the incidents of fire in a CNC/ EDM machine. No doubt, technology has evolved over time, and manufacturers globally have been addressing the fire risk in their machines! But few situations Fire in a CNC/EDM machine can occur instantly and without warning.

A hot metal chip, a tool crash, or even a spark of static electricity can ignite the petroleum-based cutting oils used in many of these machines. Oil-based machine fires produce high heat and dense black smoke which makes it difficult to control using handheld fire extinguishers.

A machine fire has the potential to quickly spread through mist collectors and along electrical lines and ducting to the building’s structure with catastrophic results. Even when an automatic sprinkler system activates, the cost of water damage often far exceeds the cost of the fire damage; and indirect expenses, such as business interruption, downtime, and lost customers can be many times as costly.

The solution Firetrace is an automatic fire detection and suppression system for micro environments. Firetrace deploys a patented and UL approved pneumatic detection tube within the hazard area to be protected.

In case of a fire, the tube bursts at its hottest point, there by activating the system

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and discharging the extinguishing gas directly on the fire, thru strategically placed nozzles within the compartment to be protected.

A Firetrace system can be fitted to virtually any CNC or EDM machine and will automatically detect and extinguish a fire inside the machine before it can cause appreciable damage. Upon detection of a fire, the system discharges either CO2 or “clean” extinguishing agents such as Dupont FM-200 or 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid. These gaseous extinguishing agents are nonconductive, non-corrosive, leave no residue on the machine or work place, and will not contaminate expensive metal working oils or fluids.

At the heart of every Firetrace system is the unique, pressurized red Firetrace

At the heart of every Firetrace system is the unique, pressurized red Firetrace Detection Tubing.

This proprietary polymer tubing is actually a linear pneumatic heat sensor that ruptures when exposed to a fire’s radiant heat Detection Tubing. This proprietary polymer tubing is actually a linear pneumatic heat sensor that ruptures when exposed to a fire’s radiant heat.

The flexible detection tubing can be easily routed in and around the hazard areas of a CNC or EDM machine, providing fast and reliable fire detection in areas that other detection methods cannot reach.

Detection at source Because Firetrace detects and suppresses a fire at its source – inside the machine – the system reacts far faster than traditional fire suppression methods, and reduces or eliminates the collateral damages that they cause.

In many cases a machine can be returned to service just minutes after a fire.

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Fit-for-purpose

CMM fixturing can save 50% of the inspection time Tritech has invested in a comprehensive Renishaw modular metrology fixturing system, to increase repeatability of part inspection and to reduce the time taken in its quality control activities Inspector, Rob Calway, CMM fixturing is no longer the ‘weak link’ that it once was.

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ritech Precision Products Yeovil manufactures production quantities of high-quality investment castings in air and vacuum. It supplies to customers in aerospace, medical, power generation, vehicle components, safety equipment, railway and general engineering.

To meet its customer demand for more thorough batch sampling, the company has invested in two DCC coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), each equipped with a Renishaw PH10T motorised head. More recently, Tritech has also invested in a comprehensive Renishaw modular metrology fixturing system, to increase repeatability of part inspection and to reduce the time taken in its quality control activities. As a result, Tritech claims to take up to 50% less time to check batch samples than it did previously.

According to Engineering Manager, Stanley Chubb and company Chief

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Meeting and exceeding demands Stanley Chubb: When I came to Tritech, 15-years ago, we only had traditional measuring and inspection equipment. We had a manual CMM, but mainly we used vernier calipers and micrometers. Now, though, we have two DCC Mitutoyo co-ordinate measuring machines – one of which is slightly bigger than the other, and is the one mainly used for sampling our production parts. The smaller one is mostly used for creating the inspection programmes.

We were satisfied with the way we did things 15-years ago – we provided our customers with what they wanted, but over time their demands and the demands of industry in general have evolved. Customers want more accuracy, but they also want more comprehensive checks and traceability.

We’ve invested in the inspection equipment to make sure we can meet, and exceed their demands.

Rob Calway: Once we’d made the investment in the CMMs, it became apparent the weakest link in our inspection process was fixturing.

When we were measuring one-offs and small batches, we could use adhoc, makeshift fixtures, created using V-blocks and whatever else we had to

hand. However, that approach doesn’t work well when you need greater throughput, position repeatability and reproducibility. If we make a batch of castings, say, 90 to 100 off, we may have to sample 10 of them. The amount of time we were spending setting up the CMM to check those sample parts became a major issue. That’s when we approached Renishaw. They were able to provide us with solution-based advice and consultancy, to test and to prove the fixturing solution.

Stanley Chubb: We bought the Renishaw modular system with two M6 base plates and a magnetic and clamping fixture kit. On the two base plates, we can build fixtures for one-off parts or, for example, batch samples of up to 10 or 12 parts. With help of the Renishaw FixtureBuilder software, Rob has created a folder with descriptions and images of how to build the fixtures for each of our more common parts. An operator simply follows the automatically generated work instructions to build the fixture, positions the finished plate with the parts on the CMM table, and calls up the correct program. We also designed and made our own positioning guide, so the operator can simply place the plate against the guide – in the position indicated in Rob’s instructions – and be confident that the parts are in the correct position.

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a reliable indication of batch accuracy.

In short, creating fixtures on the CMMs is no longer an imprecise, hit and miss, time-consuming affair. We now feel like we have far better control.

Rob Calway: Furthermore, Renishaw’s FixtureBuilder software has improved our ability to programme off-line. The software package enables us to build and export fixture set-ups using 3D models, which we then use to create inspection programmes before the part is ready. In some cases, before the part has even been manufactured! We can work from a 3D model in FixtureBuilder to create the fixture, and use this model to programme well ahead of time.

Renishaw CMM fixtures Renishaw CMM Fixtures can improve the throughput, reproducibility and accuracy of the part inspection process by providing quick and repeatable fixturing set-ups for components.

Renishaw CMM fixtures are modular and can be expanded according to requirements to provide a complete fixturing solution for any part regardless of its size, shape or material.

Whether a customer is inspecting parts for aerospace, automotive, electronics, industrial or medical applications, Renishaw CMM fixtures can provide a full solution for CMM fixturing requirements.

The range includes fixture plates with M4, M6 or M8 threaded fittings in a wide choice of standard sizes, and an extensive selection of easy-to-use modular fixturing components. Perfect fixturing solutions can be assembled very quickly to increase throughput and avoid delays in inspection.

In addition, Renishaw vision fixtures are designed for use with vision systems or multi-sensor machines, creating a fast, repeatable way to fixture a part consistently each and every time it is inspected. Renishaw also offers custom design services to support specific customer requirements, as well as the FixtureBuilder software to further improve the productivity of inspection equipment.

Stanley Chubb: Throughput and speed of inspection are vital, as it’s a production environment, and delivery dates are critical. Since we invested in the Renishaw modular fixturing system, we’re saving a lot of time. Repeatability has also improved, dramatically. What’s more, we’re able to prove repeatability, so our customers can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that our samples give

For more information, Website: www.renishaw.com

to take out as much of the fixturing as possible, without compromising the repeatability.

The more stops, posts, and stand-offs we use, the less access we have to the part, which slows down the measuring process. We only need three points of rest for a part, perhaps one or two of which will be magnets to provide more stability. The Renishaw touch probe uses very little force; using the magnets means parts are secure enough that they’re not displaced.

Traceable, repeatable and accurate measurement Rob Calway: Now we have a system that gives us repeatable and accurate measurement of multiple parts, saving time and preventing mistakes. The operator no longer determines the position of the fixture and the parts – the system we have offers foolproof, fast setting of the plate in a position that the CMM can easily find. The Renishaw system is also easy to expand – we can simply purchase more clamps and base plates, and it’s very cost-effective, especially compared to systems from other companies.

Stanley Chubb: Quick and repeatable inspection is always a trade-off between being foolproof and being useable in a busy production environment. My general philosophy is, less is more.

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EMAG’s modular sprocket production system sets impressive example High productivity and high quality are no longer incompatible, as demonstrated by EMAG with its sprocket production system, built entirely from modular machines.

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omplete manufacturing solutions are in greater demand than ever.

Until a few years ago, production steps were broken down into sub-processes, and production lines were implemented with different tool manufacturers. Nowadays, however, the demand is almost always for a complete solution. Machine tool manufacturers can consider themselves lucky if they have a wide enough technological basis to meet the demand for such solutions by themselves.

EMAG is one such manufacturer who specializes in implementing solutions for the entire process chain. No one else has mastered the separation of complex production processes into easily manageable sub-processes like the company from Salach, Germany.

One reason this is possible, is that the modular EMAG machines that allow the

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construction of an entire production line from modular building blocks. The new sprocket production line is an impressive example.

Sprockets are found in every modern engine and need to be produced by the millions, while still maintaining the highest levels of quality. This precision is important to keep the wear of parts to a minimum, since essential components such as camshafts depend on their function. High productivity and high quality are no longer incompatible, as demonstrated by EMAG with their sprocket production system - built entirely from modular machines.

Perfectly linked modular machines “We have separated the machining process for sprockets into four easily manageable sub-processes”, says Björn Svatek, Sales & Marketing Director

Modular Solutions at EMAG. “In OP 10 and OP 20, we use the VL 3 DUO dual-spindle vertical turning center to machine both sides of the sprocket blanks. In OP 30, we do the gear milling on our VL 4 H gear hobbing machine.

The final deburring of the finished sprocket in OP 40 is done on our VL 2 RC chamfering and deburring machine. The fact that we can run the entire machining process on modular machines from our Modular Solutions line demonstrates the outstanding flexibility and performance of this series—which also comes at a more than fair price”, adds Björn Svatek.

In addition to the modular machines, EMAG also uses the TrackMotion automation system, designed specifically for this machine type. “With our own automation system,calledTrackMotion, we can interlink our modular machines in a very simple and efficient way. It

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This enables us to fit a very large number of finished parts in a very narrow space,” Svatek explains. “A compact and simple design, combined with maximum productivity was our goalduring the design of this production line, and the high satisfaction level of our customers proves to us that we have achieved our ambitious objectives.”

Details of the production system Ease of handling was a priority to the system developers. This starts with the loading of the production system where we have a separator that the blanks, currently in the form of cutoffs, are simply dumped into. From here, the parts move to the integrated part magazine of the VL 3 DUO dual-spindle vertical turning center. These integrated part magazines are part of the pick-up automation system, a feature of each modular machine by EMAG. The modular machines are fully automatic within themselves.

The working spindle loads itself from the integrated part magazine, moves

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to the machining area to perform the operation, and afterwards deposits the machined workpiece back to the part magazine, where the next piece is already waiting to be processed. From here, the above described TrackMotion automation system picks up the piece and deposits it on the integrated part magazine of the next machine.

That way there is virtually no idle time since the transport of parts between machines runs simultaneously to the machining operation, and therefore has no impact on cycle times. The working spindle itself only takes a few seconds to load and unload.

Highly efficient machining technology In addition to achieving maximum performance in automation technology, EMAG has made sure that the machining technology will also contribute to the high productivity of the production line.

For example, the VL 3 DUO machines feature powerful 18 kW working spindles with a torque of 77 Nm. In combination with 12-post tool turrets (choice of VDI or BMT interface), optionally equipped with driven tools and Y-axis, the results are both fast and precise machining processes—made possible by the direct drive (torque motors).

The vertical gear hobbing machine and the vertical chamfering and deburring machine feature proven technology by

EMAG KOEPFER, the gear specialist of the EMAG Group. The powerful milling unit of the VL 4 H provides rapid feed rates, and matches its modular sibling machines in productivity. For chamfering and deburring of the sprocket, a choice is available between press deburring, or the chamfer cut procedure. Which method is used depends on the workpiece geometry and, of course, customer preference.

“With this sprocket production system, EMAG demonstrates once again the flexibility and performance of its modular product range. With this system, we produce sprockets in less than 40 seconds by means of our modular machines. For our customers, this means that the production system is available at very short notice and at an extremely attractive price”, declares Björn Svatek. “Never has it been easier to build production lines than with our Modular Solutions, in combination with our TrackMotion automation system. I am convinced that whoever has seen such a machine, or a line of these machines, in operation will be thoroughly impressed. Everything is just right: quality, productivity, and price.

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by Rollon: The Italian company ROLLON has designed its “Seventh Axis” system to increase the range of action of anthropomorphic robots. This product is a sign of further confirmation of the company’s on-going transformation: from mechanical component producer to provider of integrated systems and solutions for industrial automation.

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OLLON, specialized in linear motion systems, is present in India with a direct branch in Bangalore and has developed shuttle systems for moving robots over long distances with elevated dynamics.

These systems offer considerable advantages for corporate productivity.

Inside modern factories, anthropomorphic robots are becoming more and more common because they offer excellent performance, but their arms also limit their range of action. ROLLON has over 40 years of experience in the linear motion sector, and this know-how has allowed them to perfect the Rollon Seventh Axis system, available in seven different sizes, simple to integrate and able to move every type of robot, weighing up to 2000 Kg. Technical Features Seventh Axis is designed to offer maximum solidity and precision, thanks to a system of profiles in high rigidity extruded aluminum and other connecting crosspieces. The sliding

system was designed with rails with recirculating rollers, and the drive system uses a pinion and tempered rack with inclined teeth.

Seventh Axis also has adjustable feet to obtain alignment also on surfaces that are not flush, and is complete with a cable-holder chain and end of stroke shock absorbers.

The system can easily be integrated and assembled on any robot through a specific system of customizable connection plates and very long strokes. The entire system has several components like the lubrication system for the rack and rubber or gas activated decelerators, depending on the client’s needs.

Seventh Axis guarantees maximum reliability for every work environment, also with applications involving residue from work processes, such as welding or painting. In fact, it is available in three different protection configurations: with a protected rack, with a light cover for the rails and rack, and with a completely pedestrian trafficable cover.

Advantages - Simplified mounting and alignment Thanks to a system of steel crosspieces and feet with two different adjustment systems - New technology with aluminum profiles Aluminum profiles are resistant, light and easy to assemble.

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Today, ROLLON offers one of the most complete ranges of actuators in the world. The company is evolving to offer industrial automation solutions and integrated mechanical systems.

Seventh Axis falls into this strategic context: as it provides the market with the most complete range of solutions for integrated automation, the company presents itself as a “global provider” for linear motion solutions.

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POWER West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd (WBPDCL) Plans to undertake construction of Unit 5 (1x660 MW) under phase III of Sagardighi Thermal Power Station in Murshidabad. The project is based on super critical technology. PFC has sanctioned a term loan of Rs 2,703.88 crore for the project.

The completion is targeted by October, 2020.

Place: West Bengal Contact: Indranil Dutta, ED (Project), Bidyut Unnayan Bhaban, 3/C, Block- LA, Sector- III, Bidhannagar, Kolkata-700098, T: 033-23393211/23350552, F: 033-23393286, E: i.dutta@wbpdcl.co.in

Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd Yermarus Thermal Power Station is an upcoming coalbased thermal power plant located in Yermarus and Yedlapur villages in Raichur district. The first unit with 800 MW capacity began its commercial operation recently.

Another unit with similar capacity is likely to commission within a month.

Place: Karnataka Contact: Venugopal S, Chief Engineer (Mech), Yermarus TPS, Raichur, Yermarus 584135, Karnataka.

T: 08532-286003, F: 246560, E: cemrpcl@gmail.com, www.karnatakapower.com Sembcorp Gayatri Power Ltd The company has recently com- pleted the construction of its second 660 MW unit located in Krishnapat- nam in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Place: Andhra Pradesh Contact: I.V. Lakshmi, CS & Chief Compli- ance Officer, 6-3-1090, Block A, Level 5, T.S.R Towers, Rajbhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad-500082, Telangana.

T: 040-49048300, 23310330, E: gplhyd@gayatri.co.in

Material Handling Greentech Mega Food Park Plans to assign the installation & commissioning of Material

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Handling Equipments for PPCs at four locations in Rajasthan under package 31.

Place: Rajasthan

Contact: Arun Verma, Project Manager, A-3, Ganpati Enclave, Civil Lines, Ajmer Road, Jaipur-302006, Rajasthan.

T: 0141-4017190, M: 9119195113, E: greentechfood@gmail.com,

Oil & Gas Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Oil major has a pipeline network of 12,000 km and throughput capacity of 85.5 million tonne per annum (MTPA). The company is

considering invest- ment to increase its pipeline network to 27,550 km. The aim is to add 7,550 km of pipeline for petroleum products in addition to 8,000-km of pipeline network project under implementation.

Place: Nationwide Contact: KaliKrishna, ED (CC), 3079/3, Sadiq nagar, New Delhi-110049, Delhi.

T: 011-26260142, E: kalikrishna@indianoil.in Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) State-run oil company plans to set up a 15 million tonne (MT) refinery at Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu.

IOCL subsidiary Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CPCL) currently operates 1 MT refinery at Nagapatinam.

Place: Tamil Nadu Contact: G.Suresh kumar, General Manager (Projects, Development and R&D), 536, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018, Tamil Nadu.

T: 044-24340367, 24349833, F: 24341753

Railways ARSS Infrastructure Projects Ltd Bagged an order for execution work of track linking (Excluding Supply of Rails,

Thick Web Switches and PSE Lime sleeper) OHE, S&T, and other allied works from Haridaspur (KM 0.00) to Kendrapara (KM 43.873) including Kendrapara yard in connec- tion with construction of New BG Railway Line from Haridaspur to Pradeep (KM 81.200) in Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway in state of Odisha.

Place: Odisha Contact: Alka Khemka, Company Secretary, Plot No 38, Sector A, Zone D, Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar-751010, Odisha.

T: 0674-2588552, 2588554

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE New WSX series - Low cutting resistance face mill Innovative Insert Geometry The positive geometry of the Double Z inserts for the new WSX series takes face milling to a new level of usability. The geometry produces low cutting resistance, making it ideal for all types of machines, from low power through to heavy duty types. This level of cutting resistance is only usually associated with conventional single sided positive inserts and allows end users to increase machine utilization.

The new moulded SNMU and SNGU G class type inserts used on the WSX cutter have all the attributes of a single sided positive geometry insert but importantly, also have the advantage of being double sided with a cost saving, 8 cutting edges.

Double Z Geometry The cutting edge of the Double Z geometry inserts are set at a 17º positive axial rake angle when clamped in situ. This provides the perfect solution that includes a strong but sharp cutting edge whilst allowing the inserts to be double sided. Furthermore, a large 5mm max depth of cut is possible.

Reliability A predictable and safe performance is demanded by today’s customers and the WSX series meets these criteria with strong insert clamping and an Anti –Fly mechanism.

Through coolant holes are also standard in cutters under Ø160, providing efficient chip removal and cooling to further enhance process reliability.

Wide Application Area

For Product Enquiry Contact MMC Hardmetal India Pvt. Ltd. Tel.: +91 80 3080 7400 to 3080 7499 W: www.mitsubishicarbide.com

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The WSX series comes complete with a comprehensive range of insert grades to cover a huge range of material applications, from carbon and alloy steels through to heat resistant materials and hardened steels. The latest TOUGH-Σ technology is used in the new MP range of insert coatings to provide enhanced heat and wear resistance and provide a low coefficient of friction, lending further help towards the ultimate aim of complete process reliability.

The inserts are equipped with a series of chip breakers specifically designed to cover a varied range of applications. L breaker has a positive land for lighter cutting and the lowest cutting resistance, M breaker is for general cutting and R breaker has enhanced edge strength for unstable cutting. The cutter bodies are available from Ø40 to Ø200 in coarse, regular and fine pitch types.

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Avantin Metal Cutting Fluids

For Product Enquiry Contact Carl Bechem Lubricants India Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.28-D, Bidadi Industial Area Bidadi-Harohalli Road, Bangalore 562 109 Phone: 080-6690 0800 Web: www.bechemindia.com

Precision at high cutting speeds, excellent surface finish at increased feed rates, longer tool life with minimal consumption of coolants, cleaner and hazard-free working environment are some of the desired parameters that directly affect cost per component and productivity levels in metal working processes.

Collaborating with machine tool and tool manufacturers and end users, Bechem has developed metal working fluids for the entire spectrum of metal working processes.

The Bechem Avantin range is the most advanced breed of cutting fluids that has set new benchmarks in the industry by achieving maximum performance with minimal consumption. Fortified with a series of additives and biocides, the Bechem Avantin range is equipped to contend harsh external impurities such as hydraulic oil, swarf and grinding dust while delivering unmatched performance.

Avantin comes with different characteristics with varying oil content, pH values, corrosion protection properties and refractrometer factors. Each model is designed for specific applications. For instance, Avantin 320 has excellent dirt carrying capacity and is suitable for all types of grinding applications and cast iron machining. Avantin 331 contains lubricating improvers and possesses excellent flushing properties. It is ideal for all types of grinding applications and cast iron and steel machining. Avantin 342-I is recommended for grinding and cutting operations of cast iron, SG iron, steel alloys, automotive grade alloys and other non-ferrous alloys. This oil is free from chlorinated paraffin.

Avantin 352-S is a universal product for machining and grinding applications.

It is suitable for steel, SS, aluminium and cast iron. Avantin 359 is used for severe applications. It improves tool life and surface finish and is best suited for stainless steel machining.

Avantin 361 possesses good lubricity and is suitable for aluminium, steel and SS machining. It is ideal for high coolant pressure machines due to lower foaming tendency.

Avantin 255 AL is an Amine and Boron free coolant. It is best suited for sensitive aluminium and non-ferrous metals as well as stainless steel.

On the other hand, Avantin 405 is a fully synthetic coolant with excellent EP properties used for machining of alloy steel and cast iron. Its synthetic character ensures high stability and long lifetime of the emulsion.

LMW JV 80 High Speed Vertical Machining Centre

For Product Enquiry Contact Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd. Machine Tool Division, Arasur, Coimbatore 641407 Phone: 0422-3021393 Webstie: www.lakshmimach.com

The LMW JV 80 high speed Vertical Machining Centres are ideal for die & mould machining, particularly for roughing and finishing operations on medium and large parts.

Automobiles and aerospace are two crucial markets for high-end machine tools and this model suits their exacting requirements.

The machining centre comes with a BBT40 spindle taper and direct driven 12,000 rpm spindle speed.

The machine has a 1000 x 560 mm working table with X, Y and Z axis travel of 800 mm, 540 mm and 600 mm respectively. Excellent repeatability, high reliability and performance are the key features of this machine.

The JV series employs high precision linear motion guide ways and large diameter, pre-tensioned ball screws for the axis traverses.

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U Wave Measurement data wireless communication system

For Product Enquiry Contact Mitutoyo South Asia Pvt. Ltd. C-122, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-I, New Delhi-110 020 Phone: (91-11)-26372090, 40578485 E-mail: delhi@mitutoyoindia.com, Web: www.mitutoyoindia.com

The Mitutoyo U-WAVE system enables easy wireless data communication from a measuring tool to a PC using the Digimatic protocol. It is the easiest way to send measurement readings from your Mitutoyo calipers, micrometers, bore gages, indicators, etc., directly to your PC’s spreadsheet such as Excel.

When the data input button is pressed on your digimatic tool, the value displayed on the gage also appears in the spreadsheet cell and the cursor jumps to the next cell ready for another input.

Measurement workability is improved by eliminating the long and cumbersome data cables usually required and the user-friendly interface allows data to be loaded into any software product that accepts keyboard input, such as Excel or Notepad.

With U-WAVE, operators can perform measurement freely around the large workpieces also with no cable constraints.

Mitutoyo U-Wave-R receiver is plugged into the USB port from which it also receives its power supply. Using a USB hub, you could connect up to 16 such receivers to one PC. U-Wave-T transmitters are plugged into the various Mitutoyo digimatic tools. These transmitters are IP67 moisture proof and will work with any Mitutoyo digimatic gage. As many as 100 tools can be “connected” to one U-Wave receiver.

They will be able to send signals to your PC as far as 20m away, conditions permitting. A lithium battery is included and, under heavy use, could last about 10 months. A short (6-inch) connecting cable which goes from the transmitter to the tool is also required. Select the correct cable for your gage to start the communication.

Gears, Gear Components & Assemblies

For Product Enquiry Contact Eppinger Tooling Asia Private Limited S.F. No. 345/2A-2B, Kondampatty Village, Kinathukadavu Taluk, Coimbatore - 641 202.

Tel: 04259-304032, 33, 34; Mobile: +91 88700 13053; Fax: 04259-304018 E-mail: marketing@eta-tools.com Website: www.eppinger-gears.com

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Eppinger Tooling Asia Private Limited offers a wide range of Gears, Gear Components and Gear Assemblies. Established in 1925 in Denkendorf, Germany, today the company is well equipped to offer a wide range of gear assemblies, gear components and high precision gears - both standard and custom built. State–of– the-art manufacturing and quality control facilities ensure top quality, way above the local makes.

The product range of Eppinger covers: spiral bevel gear sets – 10 to 1 ratio dia 457 mm; 2 to 1 ratio – dia 406 mm, module up to 12.7; 1 to 1 ratio – dia 323 mm; hobbed gear – dia 500 mm x 8 m; hardened and profile ground spur and helical gears – dia 330 mm x 5 m; internal gears – dia 152 mm x 3 m; and custom built/non-standard gears and gear assemblies.

While Eppinger Gears are exported to Europe, Korea, etc., in the domestic market, it is very well received for almost all critical applications like machine tools, railways, textiles, automation, automotives, engineering, pumps, compressors, printing machines, etc., Attention to details, superior engineering practices, ultra modern manufacturing facilities, very high degree of process discipline and “cutting edge” quality control techniques help Eppinger Gears roll out products which are unmatched in quality and performance. This USP makes Eppinger Gears an icon among the equals.

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Welding Fume Extractor, King Extractor-II-MU 3 Welding Fume Extractor, King Extractor-II-MU 3 is a mobile mechanical high efficiency self-cleaning filter designed for workplaces. The filter cleans air from different kinds of dry dust, welding aerosols and other dry contaminants from most industrial processes. The filter cartridge is cleaned automatically without interrupting the filtration process. The cleaning extends the cartridge service periods and minimizes maintenance.

For Product Enquiry Contact Ador Welding Limited Akurdi Chowk, Chinchwad, Pune 411 019 Tel.: 020- 4070 6000 Email: cmo@adorians.com Web: www.adorwelding.com

The Filter is designed for continuous indoor operation under the following climatic conditions: • Air temperature from +10 deg. C to +45 deg. C. • Relative humidity : 80% at 25 deg. C • The compact construction integrates the filter, extraction arm and fan • The filter can be used at workplaces unreachable to other ventilating equipment, and • The filter requires connection to a general compressed air supply.

The standard delivery set includes Built-in fan, Control console, Filtering cartridge of respective type, Spark arrester, Oil separator with reduction box for compressed air system, and Electrical grounded cable L= 5 m with plug.

PEDM : Broken tap & drill removing is now an easy and clean job Ratnaparkhi electronics a market leader in EDM technology since 1989 has come up with yet another handy Indian made product for the most hectic and time consuming job I.e removing broken drills and taps. This portable simple and economical maintenance unit can be taken out at any location and the tool can be fitted on any angular job with its strong magnetic base. This unit comes with a portable trolley and magnetic stand for easy mounting and works on a single phase supply and requires normal water.

Taking out the broken tap is now a easy without damaging the threads at the surface. A copper or brass rod/tube or strips make a hole through the tap/drill giving the space to remaining pieces to come out smoothly without damaging the surface threads.

Features:

For Product Enquiry Contact Ratnaparkhi Electronics Ind. Pvt. Ltd. E-52, M.I.D.C,Satpur, Nasik. Pin.:-422007.

Phone: 0253-2351125, E-mail: vgp@ratnaparkhiedm.com; reiplnsk1@gmail.com

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Portable, Simple, Economical Removes broken drills, taps, screws using appropriate circular / flat Electrode.

Angular drilling possible.

High Pressure pump to flush debris.

Magnetic stand for easy mounting.

Spark off after reaching depth.

Spark off for interlocks.

Auto retrace during gap-short.

Power Supply 230VAC, 50Hz

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AT3 Class Tool holders Birla Precision Technologies Limited, erstwhile Birla Kennametal Ltd is established in 1986 as a Joint Venture with Kennametal Inc USA, primarily to manufacture CNC Rotating Tool Holders and accessories.

We have constantly endeavoured to acquire new skills and technical expertise to produce engineered products and become cost competitive for addressing the needs of our customers.

For Product Enquiry Contact Birla Precision Technologies 206 Dalamal House, 1st Floor, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021 Web: www.birlaprecision.org Email: itmth@indiantool.com.

With BPT brand we are committed to provide; • AT3 Class Tool holders that ensure high precision, ease of operation and increased tool life • Products with unbeatable run out accuracy and balance quality • Full lot traceability of all tool holders for maximum reliability and process control.

• Reliable & efficient engineering support to cater to your special requirements • World class quality at competitive prices.

Our all Tool Holders are manufactured in AT3 Class accuracy, with Shank DV/BT/ CV/HSK & Front Ends - ER/DA & TG Collets Chucks, Drill Chucks, End Mill / Shell Mill / whistle notch / Morse Taper / Jacob Taper Adaptors & Shrink Fit Tool Holders. We also produce the angle heads & rotary coolant adapters.

Steady Volt Servo Voltage Stabilizers Frequent voltage variations are a menace that can damage electronic components like power supplies, drives, PLCs, controllers, etc. Their effects are widely felt in CNC, printing and textile machines as well as laboratory, data processing, medical & telecommunication equipment. Frequent breakdowns of such machines are costly to repair.

This apart, the downtime and frequent interruptions in operation brings substantial loss of revenue. Steady Volt from Unity Controls is a state-of-the-art Voltage Stabilizer designed to protect such equipment from voltage variations and its ill-effects.

Following are some of its unique features:

For Product Enquiry Contact Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd 405, Sapphire Arcade, 42 M.G. Road, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400 077 Phone: 022- 2501 3832 / 33 E-mail: sales@unitycontrols.in Web: www.unitycontrols.in

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Intelligent microprocessor-based system(available in new digital models) Digital interface with large LCD display and keypad Auto re-start, adjustable output voltage, trip bypass, fault list No hunting, oscillation and noise generation Innovative transformer design to minimize power loss Constant output voltage across a wide input voltage range Single phasing prevention, surge suppressor and EMI / RFI filter

With the best-in-class response time and correction rates, Steady Volt offers improved power quality and greater energy efficiency, thereby saving the cost of breakdowns and energy utilization. Apart from protecting your equipment from damage, Steady Volt also saves energy during continuous operations.

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Inside Story

K. Jadhav Managing Director, SIM Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

My Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Goals Aim & Ambition: My aim is to be successful entrepreneur without compromising in ethical practices, work consistency and balance in ecosystem.

My ambition is to create employment for youngsters. I also dream of meeting many people from all sections of society which gives me a rich learning experiences, which later becomes input for my professional career.

Vision: To believe in delegation and guiding professional teams to deliver guaranteed results. My vision is to diversify into niche technological ventures and make it sustainable.

Social Goal: SASA Foundation, our family run trust, is already active in delivering social values focusing on education, cultural and healthcare. We are drawing a long-term strategy to improve the coverage in what we do.

Business Goal: To work hard and make the difference by overcoming all challenges during the course of execution. Capture smallest of the experience and apply the effectively to strike the balance.

My Leisure Choices Favourite Tourist Spot: Any place in India which is close to nature., Outside India, Switzerland is my favourite tourist destination.

Music I Like: Old hindi film songs, instrumental

Ask my Taste Buds Favorite food: South Indian Food Especially - Pongal and vadai Favourite Drink: Red Wine

In Awe of I Admire: I admire all our grey-haired customers who accommodate us and continue to be source of knowledge and information.

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