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The Future Is Electric The unique positioning of Mahindra Electric as a force that seeks to bring sustainable, electricpowered mobility to the masses is finally paying off.

Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric shares with us the vision and the initiatives that are driving this strategy.

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Message | EDITOR’S LETTER

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ortune seems to be favouring us at the moment. Either that or it’s the persistence of Team DMI that is helping us get the views of industry leaders who are all pioneers in their own right. This month, we got the chance to interact with Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric (ME) for our cover story. Mr Babu was part of Mahindra and Mahindra Automotive’s leadership team before he donned the current mantle. I’ve covered M&M’s SUV launches in the past and have seen from close quarters the meticulous work that goes into each stage of the company’s product development process. To me, the most striking part of the process was how the company effectively and quickly utilised market feedback to fine-tune its go-to-market strategy. I think that explains the continued success that the company has had with its vehicles in India and overseas.

Midway through my interaction with Mr Babu, I had a sense of déjà vu – of having encountered a similar product strategy somewhere before. Then I realized it was the famed M&M product strategy at work – the one that is designed to respond fast to market feedback.

Selling Electric Vehicles is not for the faint of heart. General Motors couldn’t do it (or was pressured into not doing it). Ford couldn’t do it. Neither could any of the Japanese automakers. Not until Mr Elon Musk came along in 2003 (when Tesla was founded) with his supercharged marketing blitzkrieg that can sell anything from space-ships to flamethrowers. Now nearly all the major automakers have product lines of EVs. Still, the share of EV in the global automotive market is under half a percent. In India’s it is even lower – in 2017 only a few thousand EVs were sold.

However, automotive experts globally are united in the view that the strength of the EV industry should be measured not in numbers but in terms of its potential to disrupt the global automotive market.

On that count, Mahindra Electric, is doing many things right. Taking a leaf from M&M’s product development strategy, ME has identified the particular customer needs that will propel the EV demand. The topmost is economy of running, of course, where EVs are unbeatable. Second is mass mobility, where EVs can provide a cost-effective alternative to cab aggregators such as Ola and Uber. Plus, you have the large number of three-wheelers in India that can be replaced with more sustainable, low-cost EV alternatives.

There are many more insights that we got to learn from Mr Babu, useful not only for EV manufacturers but for the manufacturing industry in general.

In short, we at DMI learned a lot from the interaction, and we hope you do too.

ANAND PANDEY Editor Meshmix Media Write to me at editorial@meshmixmedia.com

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Message | PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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ere we are, with the sixth issue of Dynamic Manufacturing India in your hands. With this one, the magazine is completing one year in the Industry. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to reach you with the latest and the best insights that the manufacturing world has to offer.

Our previous issue has been a great success – we received a lot of good feedback for our coverage of trends and opportunities across the manufacturing segments. Our cover story that featured Mr Gautam Maini, MD, Maini Precision Products was hugely appreciated for the range of topics on which Mr Maini shared his insights and a clear outline of the future of the Machine Tools industry.

This issue we are proud to bring to you leadership insights from the world of automotive manufacturing. Our cover story on Mahindra Electric features our interaction with Mr Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric. I thank Mr Babu for addressing all the important aspects of Electric Vehicles (EV), right from creating demand – the most important piece of the EV pie, to the unique positioning of Mahindra Electric in India. Unique because no other EV company anywhere in the world has figured out what Mahindra Electric has, and they are putting it to good use.

As importantly, our interactions with Mr Nishant Jairath of Metalman Auto and Mr Conrad Latham, GM, Atlas Copco bring out significant, never-covered-before highlights for business and manufacturing leaders.

To conclude, we at MeshMix Media want to be known for publishing business experiences which are intriguing and unique.

Our mission is to create strong benchmarks of reliability, integrity, and social responsibility. We are really fortunate that we are surrounded by such accomplished clients and readers who support us with content, unbiased feedback and continued business. The response that we received for the last issue has given us more zeal and enthusiasm to be an instrument of growth for you in many ways and through many channels.

I look forward to your views on the current issue. We thank our advertisers for their continued support and faith in us. Your support has given has all the courage and resilience to be able to strive to create a great magazine.

Check out our website www.machineinsider.com for the e-copy of our magazine as well as the latest industry updates.

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Message | NOTES FROM THE FIELD

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folklore goes that once upon a time a man was walking through a forest when he saw an elephant who was held by a small rope tied to its front leg. It was clear to the man that the elephant could break the rope with ease and trudge away, but for some reason it did not.

The man asked the trainer: “Why is the elephant not making any attempt to get away?” The trainer answered, “When the elephants are young and small we use the same rope to tie them and, at that age, it’s enough to hold them. As they grow up, they believe the rope can still hold them, so they never try to break free.”

Like the hapless elephant, many of us are tied to our beliefs that we find hard to break away from.

Consider India’s manufacturing sector. Globally, there are a host of new and disruptive technologies that manufacturers are adopting on a rapid scale to augment global competitiveness.

Additive Manufacturing, Block Chain, Machine Learning and many more, but a majority of manufacturers stay behind the adoption curve in India.

However, there are a few notable exceptions who have and are breaking away from the tradition, and we are glad that we are able to interact and learn from them through DMI. Mr Nishant Jairath, Director, Metalman Auto, a fast-growing leader in the segment, while talking to our Editor stated that ‘while the competition was busy in accumulating profits, we were reinvesting our profits into automation and technology and we are reaping huge benefits of our decision in terms of fast growth.”

In this rapidly changing manufacturing industry, the key to the success is to learn, adapt and move forward with the time – the world is now a global village and manufacturing companies, to grow, have to continue to move up the value chain with technology, skills, and a strong desire to lead.

We at Meshmix Media are learning from our highs and lows and moving forward to develop our media-house a one-stop shop for all your marketing and communications needs.

The Machine Tools Exhibitions that we are keen to cover in the coming months are Acmee and Euroblech – we wish all the exhibitors and visitor a super-successful show.

Sincerely,

DINESH MISHRA Senior VP – Strategy Meshmix Media Write to me at advertise@meshmixmedia.com

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Product News | AEROTECH

Aerotech introduces ECO Series linear stages for the lowest cost of ownership in linear motion

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erotech, a company designing and manufacturing motion control products, has introduced ECO-LM and ECO-SL series linear stages which combine high-performance and rugged mechanical design in a cost-effective, economic package. A comprehensive choice of directdrive linear motor, rotary servomotor, or stepping motor versions is available across 44 models with travels from 50 mm to 800 mm, plus vacuum and cleanroom versions.

The ECO linear stage series builds upon Aerotech´s long tradition of producing low total cost of ownership motion designs. Excellent positioning specifications, high stiffness, and a variety of options and features combined with economic pricing make ECO stages an ideal choice for applications where robust motion performance is needed.

Quality Mechanical Construction Long-life precision recirculating linear bearings, along with Aerotech´s machining and assembly craftsmanship, enable the best geometric performance per unit price on the market today.

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machines with the assurance they will perform at a high level and outlast other machine components.

Key Highlight: The ECO-SL series is designed with many standard features and options that make the design adaptable to specific applications.

ECO-LM Direct-Drive Linear Motor Stages The ECO-LM series direct-drive linear motor stages are optimized with high precision, noncontact linear encoders. The precision non-contact encoders enable minimum incremental motion to 10 nm with micrometer-level repeatability.

The optional HALAR factory calibration improves positioning accuracy to ±1.5 µm. The ironless forcer coil provides high force with zero cogging for smooth velocity and position control, ideal for applications requiring outstanding contour accuracy and smooth velocity profiling. The linear motor has zero backlash, no windup, zero friction, and excellent dynamic responsiveness. ECO-LM stages are available in 17 different models with travels ranging from 100 mm to 800 mm and speeds up to 2 m/s. Configurable cable management solutions are available for single and multi-axis systems as standard options.

ECO-SL Ball-Screw Stages with Stepper Motor or Brushless Servomotor For even more cost-sensitive applications, the ECO-SL series includes several NEMA 23 stepper motor and brushless servomotor options. The ECOSL series is designed with many standard features and options that make the design adaptable to specific applications. Several encoder options provide electrical resolutions ranging from 0.5 µm down to sub-nm. A holding brake can be added for vertical applications. A motor fold-back kit is available for space-constrained applications to reduce the overall stage length. ECO-SL stages are available in 27 different models with travels ranging from 50 mm to 800 mm and speeds up to 300 mm/s.

ECO series stages offer many options to fit the exact requirements of numerous applications. The flexible, cost-effective design easily makes them the best value linear stage series available today.

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Tech Update | SCHUNK

Lathe Chuck Technology Sealed 6-jaw power chuck with pendulum compensation

The sealed SCHUNK ROTA NCR-A allows for gentle and precise clamping of deformationsensitive components.

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CHUNK, the competence leader for gripping systems and clamping technology, has expanded in its product range with a sealed 6-jaw pendulum compensation chuck for clamping deformationsensitive workpieces. The special seals located on the serrated jaw interface and pistons of the SCHUNK ROTA NCR-A prevent grease from being flushed out and prevent the clamping force from being gradually lost. Precise chuck function is ensured, even at low clamping forces. In addition, the seal prevents chips or dirt from ingress into the chuck body. This increases process reliability and lengthens maintenance intervals, translating into less frequent lubrication and cleaning of the lathe chuck.

Perfect centering and maximum concentricity The SCHUNK ROTA NCR-A consists of a central chuck piston carrying three inner pendulums aligned at 120°. Each pendulum is connected to two base jaws. This ensures workpiece centering between six contact points, which can be adjusted in pairs. As the clamping forces are directed towards the chuck center, optimal centering is achieved without distortion of the workpiece.

The chuck perfectly adjusts to the workpiece with its oscillating jaws. With conventional jaw clamping, this configuration allows for maximum concentricity of the workpieces and ensures optimal centering at the same time. In the case of ring-shaped workpieces, deformation is reduced by a factor of 10 as compared to clamping with 3-jaw chucks. Users can also clamp the pendulum of the ROTA NCR-A in the center position during the final processing stage or when clamping pre-turned surfaces so that all six jaws move concentrically.

The clamping force between the first and second clamping can be adjusted by means of a pressure reduction at the hydraulic cylinder. An extremely rigid chuck body and long jaw guidance ensure high repeat accuracy and precise results.

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Product News | EXXONMOBIL

Regreasing with the right lubricant for better performance

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olling element bearings, often called bearings, are one of the most common components found in modern day machines. It finds its application in a variety of equipment ranging from electric motors to gearboxes as well as conveyor systems.

These bearings undergo a regimented lubrication program which involves timely relubrication to replace grease that has deteriorated, leaked away, or become contaminated..

It takes on the spot know-how backed by expertise to determine the relubrication intervals in rolling element bearings, owing to the varying conditions these components operate under.

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The question that now arises is - how often should one relubricate rolling element bearings?

There isn’t a specific answer to this question, since there are numerous factors that influence relubrication frequency.

Generally, the smaller the bearing and faster the speed, the less frequent is the interval for relubrication. For instance, ball bearings have a base interval for relubrication, whereas, for a cylindrical roller, the relubrication frequency is almost five times more relatively.

Some of the factors that determine the regreasing interval of the bearings are as follows:

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• Low-noise properties is beneficial for lubrication of ball bearings in many noisesensitive applications

Operating Temperature • Higher temperatures increase a grease’s oxidation rate, doubling it for every 18-degrees Fahrenheit (10-degrees Celsius).

For example, a bearing operating at 250-degrees Fahrenheit (120-degrees Celsius) will require greasing 10 times as often as one operating below 150-degrees Fahrenheit (65-degrees Celsius).

• Grease softens as temperatures increase and may become fluid enough to leak out of the housings.

Mobilith SHC™ Series The Mobilith SHC™ series symbolizes ExxonMobil's continued commitment to using advanced technology to provide outstanding products. These greases are superior performance products designed for a wide variety of applications at extremes of temperature.

The key features of Mobilith SHC series are: • High and low temperature performance enables protection at high temperatures and low torque • Protection against wear, rust and corrosion reduces downtime and maintenance costs • Structural stability in the presence of water retrains excellent grease performance in hostile aqueous environments

Environmental Conditions • Environmental conditions that subject bearings to contamination, adds on to the relubrication frequency. Bearings exhibit unusual conditions such as excess heat emission, noise, leakage, vibration, etc. under such conditions.

Adding Grease between Flushing Intervals • Many rolling element bearings require relubrication with small quantities of grease, between grease flushing intervals. If the seals are in good condition, the quantity of the grease needed may be small and infrequent.

Having factored in the causes that determine relubrication intervals and accelerate the process, the immediate requirement to be addressed is the way in which we can mitigate relubrication challenges.

ExxonMobil offers premium greases for rolling element bearings that can ensure effective relubrication such as: Mobil Polyrex™ EM Series The advanced thickener formulation and proprietary manufacturing techniques of Mobil Polyrex™ EM Series provide improved bearing performance and protection for long electric motor life. Mobil Polyrex EM greases are recommended for long-life lubrication of electric motor ball and roller bearings.

The key features of Mobil Polyrex EM are: • Enhanced grease life ensures longevity, high-temperature lubrication of ball and roller bearings, particularly in sealed-for-life applications • Advanced polyurea thickener increases durability versus conventional polyurea greases when subjected to mechanical shear forces

Rolling element bearings can be broadly categorized into: • Ball bearings • Cylindrical roller bearings • Spherical roller bearings • Needle roller bearings • Tapered roller bearings

Mobilgrease XHP™ 220 Series Mobilgrease XHP™ 220 greases are designed for a wide range of applications including the industrial, automotive, construction and marine sectors. Their performance features make them ideal choices for operating conditions including high temperature, water contamination, shock loading and extended re-lubrication operations.

Some of the key features of Mobilgrease XHP 220 Series are: • Resistance to water washout and sprayoff helps assure proper lubrication and protection even in the most severe water exposure conditions • Rust and corrosion resistance offers protection of lubricated parts even in hostile aqueous environments • Broad multi-purpose application provides potential for inventory rationalization and reduced inventory costs Relubrication is paramount for ensuring effective performance, protection and long life of rolling element bearings. When the process of relubrication is accomplished using the right lubricant, the benefits are in the interest of time, maintenance cost, productivity and profitability.

ExxonMobil offers a range of greases for relubrication that are reliable and ensures operational benefits for its customers. www.mobil.com/industrial

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Product News | DORMER PRAMET

Dormer Pramet launches next-gen of solid carbide multi-application drills Force X is the new family name given to the Dormer range of drills, which replaces its MPX assortment.

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hile all existing product codes have been retained to ensure a smooth transition, 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 subcontract 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.

Dormer Pramet’s incoming Force X drills include a new geometry, corner design and edge preparation.

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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-degree 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. www.dormerpramet.com

Offering both solid and coolant feed options, Dormer Pramet’s new Force X range promotes high productivity and improved performance.

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The Force X range, along with the spotting drills and pre-tapping drills, offer additional solid carbide options from Dormer Pramet.

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Cover Story | MAHINDRA ELECTRIC

The EV Growth Story is Integral to India’s Growth Story Mahindra Electric (ME), a frontrunner in the electric vehicles space in India is taking big strides on both the product development as well as the marketing fronts. The year 2018 has been a big year for ME where it has seen an upswing in the demand and its initiatives in the areas of mass mobility and powertrain technology are paying off.

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The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is apparently the most important piece of its market strategy, and you have been doing some great work in creating demand for Mahindra Electric Vehicles. What is your perspective on the significance of demand in EV selling? What are the initiatives that you have been taking in this direction and have plans for?

Let’s go back five years to the time we launched Mahindra e2o – we had been selling the cars primarily to individuals; there were not much traction [in this segment]. We realized that the individual customers – a majority of whom were environmentally conscious – were very few in number then. Most car customers [across segments] were looking at the economic value of a car. Therefore, we decided to focus on the fact that electric vehicles (EVs) are operationally very low cost. For example, an electric car runs at Re 1 per km compared to Rs 4.50 or 5 per km for a petrol or diesel car. Electric vehicles are slightly higher in the initial acquisition cost, but when you run it, you realize that you are not losing money but, in fact, making money.

DMI had the opportunity to interact with Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric where we discussed ME’s unique go-tomarket strategy, the importance and evolution of charging infrastructure in India and the top learnings that Mr Babu have had in the course of positioning ME as a company that seeks to bring sustainable, electric-powered mobility to the masses.

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Key Highlight: I would say that we have used the learnings [from Mahindra and Mahindra Automotive] in the launch of our three-wheeler. We unveiled Mahindra TREO [three wheeler with Li-Ion batteries] at the 2018 Auto Expo.

With your EV, within two years you are able to break-even and get back your initial investment.

With that [selling point] in focus we led our pilot with the Lithium Urban Technologies, a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle fleet operator, with 100 electric cars. Now they have a fleet of more than 500 Mahindra Electric cars. These are the cars that run around 150 to 200 km a day.

Further, we have also tied up with cab aggregator companies such as Ola and Zoomcar. We have recently announced our partnerships with Uber and Meru as well. That is how we have started to leverage the mass mobility ecosystem. Also, in the fleet segment, the corporate commuting part presents a huge advantage for EVs since the charging infrastructure comes captive – you can set up a charging station in the respective office premises. That’s how we made an electric vehicle more amenable to fleet operations. We took this vision to everybody, including the Olas and the Ubers. For example, with Lithium Urban Technologies, we have run more than 20 million km. With Ola we are at 2.5 million km. We are as thrilled about our initiative with Zoomcar because people would start taking EVs to travel within the city – the most amenable segment for such usage is the electric vehicle segment.

At Mahindra Electric, we don’t only work on the products, we work on the ecosystem to promote and increase the usage of EV in the market.

Another exciting development has been our connect with Energy Efficiency Service Ltd(EESL), which is the Power Ministry’s pet initiative in the area of energy-efficiency. [Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is an energy service company (ESCO) of the Government of India and is the world’s largest public ESCO. - Editor].We have been working closely with the government and other agencies [for policy support] because electric motor is at least three to four times more efficient than the regular gasoline or diesel engines.

To answer your question about how the demand will change the whole system; one is, we have always been saying that we are at the forefront of the EV revolution in India, but we don’t want to be the only one. If we are alone that means it is not a viable business model. So we are happy that competition is coming in.

I am sure that what we have learnt over the last decade will definitely help us to position ourselves differently. The increased demand will cause the cost to come down because vendors, instead of making 10 parts a day, which is not

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about hundred-thousand units per annum of volume to invest. I would say that we have used the learnings [from Mahindra and Mahindra Automotive] in the launch of our three-wheeler.

We unveiled Mahindra TREO [three wheeler with Li-Ion batteries] at the 2018 Auto Expo. It almost followed a very similar path of SUV development where we had gone to the customer, understood what they want, and incorporated all those insights into the product. If you see the backseat of TREO, it has a spacious leg room which is as big as the leg room you got in the middle or the frontrow seat of an SUV. We strongly believe that TREO will become a successful product considering the response we have received so far.

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Key Highlights: Our Telematics and NEMO (Next-Gen Mobility) solutions allow the customer to monitor details and updates about the vehicle.

We have announced EV 2.0, whereby we are developing a high-performance powertrain of 150 kilowatts, 400 Newton-meters range.

viable for them, will make hundreds of parts a day. The cost of vehicles will also come down, the skill-sets will improve, our suppliers, who are waiting and watching, will now start investing more, because they will see a stable demand from the government and the market in general.

Demand is the most critical thing which will change the complete electric vehicles scenario and I am happy that it is seeing a healthy growth this year.

You worked as VP – Product Development with Mahindra and Mahindra for 16 years and have been a part of the leadership team that positioned and launched a number of successful models. Any insights and learnings from your earlier term that perhaps you have applied to Mahindra EVs in terms of design, development, and marketing?

Our learning has been that there has to be a strong customer-connect when creating a product. Unfortunately, for the electric vehicle in the four-wheeler segment till now we couldn’t justify a huge investment because the volumes are much lower than any investment.

Any automobile investment needs at least

Mahindra EVs offer a number of features, for example, the performance monitoring and the regenerative breaking systems.

How are these features helping the sales?

How are the customers responding to it and what is the overall thought behind packing it with state-of-the-art technology features?

The electric vehicle is a technologically-advanced concept. While it is very simple to operate, it needs to be supported by superior technology, much like an Apple iPhone. There is a huge amount of work that goes behind the scenes to make it easy to handle for customers.

In our cars, 2-3 technological features have been highly appreciated by our customers.

Our Telematics and NEMO (Next-Gen Mobility) solutions allow the customer to monitor details and updates about the vehicle on a regular basis. Our mobile app provides features such as monitoring of the charging status – they can even pre-cool it during the summer before getting in.

These are all the technological features that are creating a huge value. Now, we are also looking at creating value with big data analytics through our Telematics technology and NEMO platform.

Going forward, we will be giving a lot of valueadded services for the customers related to the location of the charging stations, the status of car servicing, traffic updates and other such features.

Internationally, EVs’ performance is being marketed as a key differentiator, for example, how a particular EV model can accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in less than 5 seconds. But in India, in terms of positioning, the focus is on economic value.

Why this difference?

Mahindra believes that the electric vehicles should be made available to the masses in India.

It has to be adopted on a large scale by the

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Cover Story | MAHINDRA ELECTRIC

Key Highlight: The Power Ministry has given a clarification that charging an EV is no more deemed as a sale of electricity because in India nobody can sell electricity other than the government and government-appointed agencies.

Indian consumers first. The economic and social conditions of the West and those of India are quite different.

We strongly believe that a technology should not only appeal to an individual but it should address the social needs. Today, we have a problem of highly polluted cities. We have a problem of traffic congestion; we have a problem of unavailability of clean energy, and so on.

We have responded to and address requirements suitable to the Indian vehicular ecosystem and customer segments. For example, when we saw that fleet operations is the right way to go, we developed a five-seater e-Verito sedan which is the right fit for fleet operations. To address the last-mile connectivity requirements in the cities, we launched the e-Supro cargo and passenger van. Similarly, the e-Alfa three-wheeler and the e-Cosmo bus constitute our offerings that meet the requirements of the specific segments.

Our focus till now has been on mass mobility, whether it is fleet operations or last-mile connectivity or public transport. This is what I would call the EV 1.0 strategy. And you know that we have announced EV 2.0, whereby we are developing a high-performance powertrain of 150 kilowatts, 400 Newton-meters range. We said that we have already announced our tie-up with LG Chem as part of which we will make stateof-the art battery modules and a unique Indiaspecific cell will be of a very high density.

We will also develop power electronics where we can do fast charging in 40 minutes or less. These technologies will be applied to our products to bring performance to the levels where, as you have cited, 0 to 60 MPH in a few seconds could be the target.We are working on a futuristic SUV, which will come up with these performance targets. We were focusing on the mass market now, along with which we are moving into performance. Products which are in line with EV 2.0: powertrains, new technologies which will have a globally competitive impact and at the same time we will have products addressing the Indian mass market mobility.

The powertrain system that you are supplying to SsangYong and to Mahindra &Mahindra overseas – what is the size and positioning of that part in your overall business size?

I believe that our supplies to SsangYong and other players overseas give us a global exposure because as our powertrains will be adopted internationally, we will be able to bring that value back to the Indian market. At the same time, we will continue to be innovative and unique to

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address the needs of the Indian customer with three- wheelers, buses and other offerings. I see that we will be the only company, which I can say by even now,that, by 2020, will be present in every segment – from three-wheeler to an electric bus; catering to India as well as international markets.

This is our strength now and that will be our strength going ahead.

You recently unveiled your plans to rampup production at Chakan and Bengaluru facilities to 20,000 units in the next three years. How do you foresee the demand that will match the increased production at your facilities?

If you look at last year’s business, we hardly had sales of, say, 1,200 to 1,300 electric vehicles.

However, we have already gained a high number

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this year. I can’t reveal the numbers now but what I can say is that you can assume if EESL has already issued a tender of 10,000 EVs and they have come up with a second 10,000 tender – even if Mahindra Electric gets 50% or even 30% of the order, that is a huge number.

In the first tender we already got 50% so we are supplying overall more than 5,000 vehicles to them. As you know we have already announced a deal with the Bengaluru-based fleet operator Bhagirathi for 1,000 vehicles. If you look at all this, I think this year our numbers will be substantial.

We are also expanding our facilities to make three-wheelers. We have to able to supply to SsangYong, Mahindra and for all those products we need a new plant with new technologies and that is the reason that a plant is going to be set up at Chakan in Pune.

How do you see the development of the EV charging infrastructure in India which is very crucial to the growth of this segment?

As you rightly said that the charging infrastructure is crucial to the electric vehicles growth story.

If you would have asked me one year back, my answer would have been different, but I think a lot of progress has been made in the last one year. The Power Ministry has given a clarification that charging an EV is no more deemed as a sale of electricity because in India nobody can sell electricity other than the government and government-appointed agencies. This is a very significant clarification given by the Ministry of Power. That will help many players to come forward and setup the charging infrastructure.

The second thing that I am very happy about is that the charging infrastructure is going to get

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Cover Story | MAHINDRA ELECTRIC

Key Highlight: FAME [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles] Indiaprogram got an extension and is being seen as a long-term rather than a short-term policy initiative.

support from three segments. One is through fleet management. Since a fleet movement is predictable, the charging points can be set at captive locations. EESL has ordered about 2,000 charging points, which has recently been won by Exicom Tele-Systems.

Then we have the public charging infrastructure. We are working very closely with NITI Aayog, the Power Ministry and the Department of Heavy Industries. I am happy to see that the government tenders are being issued not only for vehicles but also for the charging infrastructure. I think it is a very positive start.

One of the good things about India is that it may take time for things to start, but once they do, the speed is phenomenal. Just like you saw with the internet, mobile phones, LEDs and other utilities.

Is there a supplier network or a vendor network ecosystem present in India that could support your growth plans going forward?

There is a vendor network in India. Right now it is small, but very eager to invest if you ask me.

A lot of components are sourced. We are already buying the motor from Kirloskar, the charger is brought from one or two power electronics vendors in Bengaluru. The battery management system is our own but we have the PCB (Protection Circuit Board) printed and packaged from outside. India has a strong electronics base, particularly in software. I am sure that the hardware side will also pick up with the new policies that the government has brought in on mobiles and electronics.

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We have been working with ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India) and government functionaries on the policy side.

Many manufacturers are showing keen interest in EV components but the challenge is that they need to see a consistent policy support. By way of the EESL order of 20,000 the government has sent a positive message. Plus, the FAME [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles] India program is got an extension and has being seen as a long-term rather than a shortterm policy initiative. All these steps are based on the inputs from the industry, including the manufacturing industry, that ‘give us a long-term vision of three to five years so that we can invest, we can serve the industry and become a part of the turnaround story in India’.

What position and future do you see and role do you see of India in the global EV industry growth story?

I always have seen that India’s market is quite unique. First, the Indian economy is growing at a fast clip which entails that transportation and communication are the two areas that are going to see the fastest growth. India is one of the largest two-wheeler and three-wheeler markets globally, while it very low in car usage – it is just 20 cars per thousand compared to others [the US has 439 cars per thousand people]. Mahindra Electric, with its range of four-wheelers and three-

wheelers for a whole range of segments, can address that gap along with the other players.

India is also unique in the sense that if you just sell technology, people will not buy it. They will buy solutions instead that address individual or social problems. I strongly believe that an EV has very important role to play in this aspect.

The rate at which our cities are growing is phenomenal. Cities like Bengaluru and Gurugram are completely different from what they were merely 10 years ago. If you are growing at this rate, and you want to keep the pollution under check, then EVs will certainly play a role.

You look at the speed at which sustainable energies are gaining ground in India. India, for example plans to set a 20 GW of grid-connected solar energy capacity by 2020. It is close to achieving the target in 2018. Now they are talking about more 60 GW in the next two years. The growth story of electric vehicles is integral to the growth story of clean energy.

Even on the expenditure side, we have a huge oil import bill, and we import 85 percent of oil. You can’t afford to spend foreign exchange reserves on this scale for a long time. That is why EVs are needed more in India as they are in Europe or the US. China has the same problems of high growth and high pollution; they have gone the whole nine yards on electric mobility because in their national interest and people’s interest. We have to adopt a similar approach.

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Show Preview | EMO HANNOVER 2019

EMO Hannover 2019:

Smart technologies are driving tomorrow’s production The trade fair for the metalworking industry positions new business models based on intelligent networking.

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MO Hannover 2019, the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking industry, will be held from 16 to 21 September 2019 under the motto of ‘Smart technologies driving tomorrow’s production’. It will thus be concentrating on the current paradigm shift in industrial production operations, which are no longer focusing (only) on ‘better, faster, more accurate’, but on the development and implementation of new functions within the framework of Industry 4.0. Digitalisation and intelligent networking in conjunction with numerous new developments, from Big Data, data analytics and artificial intelligence, all the way through to the platform economy, create the foundations for new business models, so that customers and vendors can reach a new level of productivity.

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“The last EMO Hannover had already shown that Industry 4.0 has arrived in the machine tool industry,” says Carl Martin Welcker, General Commissioner of the EMO Hannover 2019. “As the world’s leading innovation platform, we are progressing this trend by focusing on the next development step in production operations: the technical options opened up by digitalisation and networking, which are being increasingly reflected in new business models,” he adds. “This doesn’t mean that in future we shall no longer be working on optimising machines and processes in the traditional way. I am, however, confident that quantum leaps forward in terms of productivity, quality and reliability will be triggered primarily by the new technologies. So in 2019 we will be seeing an abundance of solutions that implement new services for the machine tool industry’s customers.”

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group. It’s now only a question of time before this futuristic scenario, too, arrives in the factories.

The automotive industry, for example, is already making massive use of artificial intelligence, and entering into appropriate alliances. This is adequately exemplified by the cooperative arrangement between Mercedes-Benz and the graphics-chip manufacturer Nvidia. Together, they are aiming to put an AI-based vehicle on the road in the next few years. For machine tool manufacturers, too, artificial intelligence offers an abundance of potential.

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Rendering data intelligently usable For new business models on a broad front, first of all the immense quantities of data generated by digitalisation and networking of machines and processes have to be reduced to a usable level. Because only if you can extract the relevant data (Smart Data) from the superabundance of Big Data can you derive an entrepreneurial benefit from Industry 4.0. Last year, scientists at the German Academic Society for Production Engineering (WGP) in their position paper on Industry 4.0 had already published an action guide, and shown how Big Data can be rendered manageable using the data mining method, for example. Besides this guide, the professors at the WGP contribute their state-of-the-art expertise to other bilateral arrangements between the industrial sector and the academic community. Not least, they utilise the EMO Hannover in order to showcase for a global public the projects they are conducting together with industrial partners.

Utilising artificial intelligence In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has achieved some amazing breakthroughs. One of its capabilities, machine learning, enables machines and processes to optimise themselves with the aid of Smart Data. They detect patterns in data flows, and derive the appropriately responsive actions. The system learns from every situation.

Artificial intelligence has already arrived in our everyday reality. To ensure that the mechanical engineering sector also benefits from this, the VDMA has published a study entitled “Machine Learning 2030”, which is intended as a kind of roadmap. The recommendations for companies, politicians and researchers are currently being firmed up and implemented in a VDMA working

Utilising new economic structures There is fresh evidence almost daily that the use of Industry 4.0 is helping to develop new economic structures. More and more platforms are being created, on which manufacturers and service providers can support their customers from a single source using a product-themed approach. So machine tool manufacturers, too, will be well advised to seize the opportunity and take this trend on board. Because the trend towards a platform economy is unmistakeable, as current studies show.

There are already some examples here, like Virtual Fort Knox, a Cloud-IT platform for production companies created by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) in Stuttgart. “It functions as an IT backbone for Industry 4.0 solutions, and networks production companies with software vendors and machinery manufacturers. But IT companies, control system and machinery manufacturers will also be offering their solutions.

“We are seeing how new technologies are influencing and even driving forward developments in the machine tool industry,” says General Commissioner Carl Martin Welcker. “By September 2019, numerous specific solutions will be available on the market. I can say this with confidence, since many EMO exhibitors will be using this international shop window, in order to showcase their corporate capabilities and enhance their profiles.” Industry 4.0, he adds, creates new customer needs, to which machinery manufacturers must respond in order to remain competitive. Companies that are quick to embrace this new form of economy can not only utilise the trend for new business ideas, but also get actively involved in designing the platforms concerned. Interested parties will once again find inspiration and specific examples of innovative solutions in Hanover in September 2019. www.emo-hannover.de/bilddatenbank

Key Highlights: WGP contribute their stateof-the-art expertise to other bilateral arrangements between the industrial sector and the academic community.

EMO Hannover in order to showcase for a global public the projects they are conducting together with industrial partners.

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Perspective | EPICOR INDIA

India has the skill-set and quality to cater to the global market Epicor Software Corporation, a Global Business Software company, is known for its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries. Epicor also provides customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), and human capital management (HCM) software to business customers in both Software as a Service (SaaS) and On-Premises deployment models.

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What impact will the emerging technology paradigms such as Industry 4.0, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence have on the evolution of ERP systems in the manufacturing industry.

ERP as a term has been evolving. It is no longer just an abbreviation for Enterprise Resource Planning, which was the case about 20 years ago. Today, it is all about deployment of resources in an optimal manner to support business growth.

While our local market-facing entity was created about six months ago, our R&D lab in India has been operational for about three years now. We actively engage with our regional target audience, which is the manufacturing industry.

We have recently been running a series of Digital Transformation workshops around the country. The first event was held in Kolkata at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and we had about 150 people attending – many of them were from the micro, small and medium enterprises segment. One of the most interesting aspects was the discussion around digital transformation.

Everybody in the audience was keen to know about the development of Industry 4.0 and the overall framework– what is the vision with regards to other aspects like Internet of Things (IoT) or artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. They were also keen to know more about Big Data and Cloud.

How long back was this?

The workshops were held at the end of 2017.

There are two points I would like to illustrate from this particular event. Firstly, the MSME companies

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were keen to know what is happening with cloud computing, what big data is, how theycan use analytics, and so on. There is a lot of awareness about the various technological advancements and access to new, modern platforms but many want to learn more about the details of how they work and how they can implement it.

The discussion about technological advancements lasted for about an hour and in the end when I asked the audience about how many of them had an ERP system in place, only about 10-12 people in the room raised their hands. This illustrates the second perspective. The same companies that are appreciative of using technology to support business growth were at the same time hesitant and not necessarily deploying it so that they could take advantage of the real benefits an integrated system can bring. Usually, companies try a wait-and-watch approach, or they only integrate some parts of their business. Most companies have integrated a part, or the whole accounting system but when it come to the core functions of product development and production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, control, and quality, etc., integration is still not happening.

In addition, the third point which we observed not only at the Kolkata workshop, but also during similar events in Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune and Gurugram was that the response from the audience to question relating to ERP installation was the same in all cities. In fact, only a few of those who had installed an ERP system had integrated the shop floor processes with the system.

Epicor focuses on not just very large global enterprises, but also on small to mid-sized companies who might be suppliers to large companies with complex business processes.

For instance, if they are an auto ancillary and the OEM is a Japanese company then they would face a big challenge. They need to follow everything that the Japanese OEM follows, whether it’s just in-time inventory or a Kanban system or an overall philosophy like Lean manufacturing, etc.

If we look at companies in certain industries, let’s say in medical devices, they need to comply with all the industry-specific regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

We also meet large companies when we travel around holding workshops. They all have a very good understanding of what modern technologies can do. They know the advantage of cloud, for example, but to some extent I see that manufacturers are not necessarily very keen to move their operations onto the cloud. They are okay with finance, payroll, human resource, etc. but when it comes to their business critical functions, they would rather keep it in-house. E.g: nobody is

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yet planning to move their product design to cloud – first they want to see whether the data is secure, and feel confident that there is no risk of data leaks or cyber threats.

How have the ERP solutions of Epicor evolved with these technologies?

Let us talk about Cloud first. From an Epicor point of view, we offer a choice to customers.

We are probably the only ERP vendor that has the advantage of offering the same software application for all, irrespective of whether it is onpremises, hosted or on Cloud; as opposed to other vendors that have different software versions for different deployment methods restricting agility and scalability.

Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics have been around for many years. A lot of people know what a BI tool does, over and above what a regular MIS type of system can do. But predictive analytics is new and something we see a lot of interest in.

With respect to automation,the introduction of robots is not new, except that the cost of deploying them has come down. The utility of robots has also improved. There are a number of functions

Key Highlight: Epicor point of view, we offer a choice to customers.

We are probably the only ERP vendor that has the advantage of offering the same software application for all.

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Perspective | EPICOR INDIA you reduce the cycle time. If it takes 16 working days to procure something, the system can help you progressively to go down to 14, 12, 10 days and so on. Then there is the cost. Overall cost reductions can come through simplification of work and standardization of business processes, that’s what ERP is all about. And the third one is quality. A smart ERP system can help you integrate quality into every aspect of the business, from design to procurement. You can collaborate with your suppliers and customers and integrate their processes into your quality system. At every stage the decision about quality acceptance is not just by you but also by the buyer and all who are involved.

Because everything is electronic you can provide a view to whoever you are doing business with from anywhere in the world, through any device. These are the advantages that Epicor is offering today.

All of these lead to you being able to offer better ‘service’ levels to your customers resulting in higher customer satisfaction.

that they can be used for, unlike in the past where manufacturers just had to put machines to work because the environment was hazardous. Now there are multi-functional robots and on top of that, artificial intelligence (AI) enables them to enhance their learning, which means that when they have done one particular routine a few times, then they try to find a better way of doing it.

The adoption of ERP systems in Indian manufacturing companies is very low compared to that in the advanced or even emerging economies. In fact, even the Indian subsidiaries or offices of global manufacturing leaders have low adoption of ERP. What are the main factors behind this anomaly in your view?

If a company is supplying products to an international OEM or to a highly regulated industry, then the Indian manufacturer will have to improve their quality systems, production systems, reporting systems etc. to meet the OEM’s global standards, hence they would need an ERP solution. But if they are doing business only in India then the general approach is that if you are above 90 percent acceptance in your quality then you are good.

The second thing is, in our interaction with Indian companies that want to implement an ERP solution, we see that they don't necessarily have a very clear set of expectations as to why they are doing it. Obviously, all of them have business challenges but they need to relate these challenges to the implementation of an ERP solution. Hence, they find it difficult to utilize the benefits of having implemented an ERP solution, even after the project is over. That experience can make others hesitant about adopting ERP for their companies.

Then we have the leaders in niche segments, who always have had good order-books. There is not so much business pressure on them to really improve their productivity, or reduce costs. They too are slow in adopting an ERP solution. However, a lot of these companies have woken up to competition coming in from China. It is now that these companies need to take stock and decide their future course of action, as the competition is fierce and there are rapid changes in the market place.

In what ways can the smart ERP systems use any or all of the above technologies to help the manufacturers maximize growth and improve customer experience?

An ERP system can bring the following four key benefits to manufacturing companies: time, cost, quality and service. Time relates to the cycle time involved inprocurement or manufacturing and other core processes, an ERP system can help

Key Highlight: Our interaction with Indian companies that want to implement an ERP solution, we see that they don't necessarily have a very clear set of expectations as to why they are doing it. Obviously, all of them have business challenges but they need to relate these challenges to the implementation of an ERP solution.

Epicor opened an India Technology Centre in Bengaluru in Feb 2018. Could you please share the guiding strategy and the objective behind the initiative? In what ways will it help you serve your local and global partners and customers?

The IT service industry in India has led the way for almost 30 years now. Over a period of time, all the major IT players have moved up the value chain from sub-contracting or software development to product development.Indian software engineers are among the best in the world. The Epicor India Technology Centre (ITC) is our second largest centre; the first one is in Mexico. The ITC is doing research and developing products for future releases. They also work on upgrades for a few distinctive existing products as well as some new products, which are not only for the Indian market but for the global market.

You are also a reputed professional and executive coach. As part of your coaching, you teach leadership insights as well as ways to find meaning in life and work. In that capacity, how do you view and assess the positioning and appeal of the Make in India clarion call? Is it having the desired effect?

How could it be done better to give India the manufacturing revolution that it never had, as envisioned?

An executive or a life coach helps the individual find his or her inherent strengths. Every individual, whether it’s me or you, we already have everything within us, but somehow our thinking is clouded by uncertainties. A coach helps the individual overcome

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self-imposed constraints. And the same applies to a corporate executive, and the decisions that he or she takes for a company. If they know their strengths, they reflect on them and on the company’s strengths and thus lead their company to growth.

Speaking of Make in India, we as an industry need to address the big challenges. For instance, we had issues about quality and the fact that traditionally we were only focused on the local Indian market that had a finite demand. It’s a vicious cycle. If we don’t have a healthy market demand, our ability to invest into producing newer, better products, with higher-quality is also restricted.

But all that is changing because now you can sell to anybody in any part of the world because the world an inter-connected market place. India has access to the global marketplace and we have the skill-set and the quality systems in place to cater to that market. Finally, you have to supply at a price which is globally competitive. The cost of labour in India is low, but the cost of labour that is required to produce a unit of work is probably the highest.

Those are all the aspects that the government is looking into and is working on. Campaigns such as Skill India and Digital India are all trying to help companies in these areas achieve higher quality standards and be globally competitive.

From our [Epicor’s] perspective, we know that companies that implement an ERP solution often

Key Highlight: The Epicor India Technology Centre (ITC) is our second largest centre; the first one is in Mexico. The ITC is doing research and developing products for future releases.

face resistance from the older generation who are used to a particular way of doing things. The younger generation, however, is very keen to learn and adopt new technologies. Therefore, for organizations with ageing workforce, how they manage change is an important part of any transformative movement, be it the implementation of technology or a larger cause such as Make in India.

The other aspect is that countries outside India haven’t known India for anything substantial on the manufacturing front for a long time. They need to learn about our capabilities and this is what the Prime Minister is currently driving. His international tours are about familiarizing other countries about India’s capabilities.

Any Government, however, also needs the industry to collaborate and grab opportunities.

The industry need to identify 3-4 sectors for global growth. India’s auto ancillary industry, for example, is doing pretty well. Also, industries need to focus more on B2B supplies and not necessarily only consumer products because the latter demands a lot of marketing which we don’t have the skillset for, yet. India still has to create a brand like the Japanese, German or Swiss companies. All these are the reasons why campaigns like Make in India are taking time. www.epicor.com

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Interview | ATLAS COPCO

‘Reduced energy costs, long-term service for customers has made us remain competitive in India’ Conrad Latham, General Manager, Compressor Technique, Atlas Copco (India) Ltd, who brings over a decade of rich experience in the compressor and automotive industries, provides insight on the company’s strategies that have helped in charting new growth trajectory.

How has Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business performed in India in the recent few years? What are the industries/sectors where the compressor business has seen greater success and why?

Atlas Copco CT India has performed strongly in the last few years growing more than double digit in terms of compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The main industries that have recently shown strong growth for Atlas Copco CT India are automotive, chemicals textiles and more recently steel.

India is a highly price-sensitive market where you face the fiercest competition from companies that offer low-price but low-value products. What is your strategy to counter such competition and convince your customers to opt for high-value products even if the price is higher than average?

What are the differentiating aspects of your product and value adds that you cite to convince the consumer?

We have the privilege to have been manufacturing in India for the last nearly 60 years, we started in 1960.

This has given us a significant insight into how remain market competitive and at the same time provide an excellent product selection and service structure for our customers.

Our main focus is our customers and every day we work closely with them to provide compressed air solutions and services that keep them competitive in their respective markets.

We do this by focusing on reducing the highest costs associated to compressed air which is energy.

It is well-documented that energy is the largest cost for customers running compressed air systems and our constant drive for innovation pushes the technological barriers to find more and more energy efficient products and services.

This ability to consistently reduce their energy costs and provide them with long-term service has meant we have managed to remain competitive in India.

Atlas Copco has invested and expanded capacity of its Bengaluru R&D which supports the global engineering team for mining and construction. Do you plan any such R&D centre or activity for design and testing of your compressor business?

Our Global Engineering and Competence Center (GECIA) based in Pune has more than 500 people providing engineering, design and support for our various engineering centres across Compressor Technique. It was started in 2001 and has grown to be a global world class competence center for the manufacturing and customer centers in Compressor Technique.

How would you compare India’s air compressor market to China’s air compressor market and that of other major markets in terms of pricing and customer expectations?

India’s air compressor market is presently a lot smaller than China’s. This is mainly due to the amount of manufacturing in India compared to China.

India is a growing market for manufacturing and, therefore, the compressed air market is also growing.

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Conrad Latham holds the position of General Manager for Atlas Copco India Compressor Technique Customer Centre for over a year now.

the only compressed air solutions provider that can provide every single compressor, blower, vacuum and dryer technology available in the market.

For compressors the available technologies are oil-free screw, oil-lubricated screw, centrifugal, piston, scroll, water-injected screw and tooth. For blowers, it is screw, lobe and centrifugal. For dryers it is twin tower desiccant, rotary drum, refrigeration and Heat of Compression. Atlas Copco is the only company in the world that can provide every single one of these technologies as well as the competence and capability to match the right technology to the customers demand.

CONRAD LATHAM General Manager - Compressor Technique, Atlas Copco (India) Ltd

This makes it very attractive for the various established players as well as the new compressor manufacturers.

The biggest change that has become more prominent over the last few years in India is the drive for energy efficiency.

China and other markets have been on a drive for energy reduction for many years now and like USA and Europe it has developed an Energy Regulation for compressed air.

This is yet to take place in India but customers are demanding more efficient compressors and compressed air dryers, as well as services that constantly monitor their compressed air systems for efficiency improvements.

More and more customers are aware that the main cost of running compressed air systems are the energy costs.

Could you share with us the different product variants and technological offerings that you have for Indian customers?

We are extremely diverse in the product solutions we offer to our customers. We believe that we are

Can you give us a snapshot of the evolution and latest technological advancements in the air compressor industry and how could that be useful for specific Indian industries?

The biggest change over the years has been the move from piston to screw technology and then further to Variable Speed Drive (VSD) screw technologies. Both of these developments have occurred due to the market demand for more efficiency. The latest VSD compressors that we make are capable of saving 50% of the customer compressed air energy bill.

The latest developments for customers that have a larger air demand is the combination of technologies. Here we see more and more customers chose our hybrid solution of base loading with a centrifugal compressor and using a variable speed oil-free screw compressor to match the air demands. Such systems can bring huge energy cost reduction to our customers. And of course the changing drive for digitalization means that customers want to run these systems at their optimum design points. To support this need we have very recently launched our latest central controller called Optimizer 4.0 which provides connectivity for Industry 4.0.

There have been some recent developments that indicate the rise of protectionism around the world. Is it impacting or likely to impact your business in any way? If yes, how are your bracing for it?

So far, we are yet to be affected with this and we actually believe that with the recent GST implementation the Indian market becomes more accessible for foreign companies to enter.

He brings over a decade of rich experience in the compressor and automotive industries. His deep roots with the Swedish industrial house, Atlas Copco date back to 1998, when he began his career as a Technical Support Engineer. His superior technical and leadership skills helped him climb the ladder swiftly.

Conrad achieved significant recognition for his contribution as Vice President of Marketing for the Oil- free Air Division, first in Antwerp, Belgium then in Houston, USA before moving bro Belgium where he led the launch of several innovative products and rapid business growth.

Diversifying his role, he was briefly a part of the Motor Vehicle Industries Division for Atlas Copco Tools UK. In 2004, he moved to Bahrain and back to compressed air solutions to lead the Oil-free Air Division for the Atlas Copco Regional Middle East office.

Addressing the credentials front, he is a Mechanical Engineer (BEng Hons 2:1, University of Wales, Swansea) and Chartered Engineer (MIMechE).

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Product News | FISCHER CONNECTORS

Miniature high-speed data connectivity Fischer MiniMax™ Series now available with AWG24 Ethernet and IP68 sealing down to 20m/24h

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The result of these innovations is exceptional performance in a very small connector, addressing the growing need for higher data transmission in such markets as medical, unmanned vehicles, industrial, instrumentation, and defense – to name only a few.

ischer Connectors, the global connectivity solution provider of highperformance circular connector and cable assemblies, continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation in rugged miniaturization, high-speed data transmission, and sealing.

Several new extensions to the ultra-dense Fischer MiniMax™ Series, increasing its usability in many applications, are available as of April 2018: • • • •

High-speed AWG24 Ethernet data transfer Enhanced IP68 sealing down to 20m/24h Hexagonal body style Anthracite coating with <5mΩ panel grounding

Picture: Fischer Key Highlights: • High-speed AWG24 Ethernet data transfer • Enhanced IP68 sealing down to 20m/24h • Hexagonal body style • Anthracite coating with <5mΩ panel grounding

Providing rugged full-speed AWG24 Ethernet Building on the success of the USB 3.0 contact block introduced last year, Fischer Connectors has released another data-speed focused extension to the company’s high-density miniature Fischer MiniMax™ Series.

The new MiniMax connector in 08 size now gives design engineers the option of integrating rugged connectivity solutions with full-speed Ethernet into their latest creations. This new contact block configuration of eight AWG24 pins in a receptacle of only 12 mm diameter enables fast Ethernet data transmission over longer distances. The new configuration can help move Ethernet connectivity into more rugged environments, protected from the elements with enhanced IP68 ratings.

Taking devices deeper Advances in design and production processes have also enabled Fischer Connectors to increase the depth that all Fischer MiniMax™ Series connectors can safely achieve, providing enhanced reliability for extreme environments.

The more stringent IP68 sealing level ensures all MiniMax connectors and cable assembly solutions now go even deeper than ever before – achieving a new standard of 20 meters for 24 hours. This is an exceptional IP rating test for such a small connector, opening new opportunities for the miniaturization of underwater devices.

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Additional body style and colour options The Fischer MiniMax™ Series receptacles now also come in a hexagonal body style, making integration into small housings easier and more robust. As customers do not need to rely on the flat of the panel cut, they can instead include a hexagonal recess on the backside of the panel in which the receptacle will fit.

As for coating, the new standard for the Fischer MiniMax™ Series now includes an anthracite surface treatment. This coating is similar to the one used on the Fischer UltiMate™ Series, reaching <5 m Ω panel grounding as required in MIL standards while still being nonreflective and stealthy.

Focus on size, weight, and functionality Wim Vanheertum, Director of Product Management at Fischer Connectors, explains: “The MiniMax connector aims to increase the performance of miniature rugged devices, handling more mixed signal and power connections in a unique combination. Our highly-engineered miniature signal and power connectivity solution is ideally suited for applications where Space, Weight and Power (SWaP) is critical, increasing portability and resisting water, corrosion, vibration, shock and extreme temperatures – for device manufacturers looking for ruggedized, sealed and shielded connectors, with reduced weight and size combined with optimal usability and performance. MiniMax is also a solution to wearable (handheld, body-worn) and mobile equipment challenges, and it provides more functionality in smaller devices, lowering the total cost of ownership.”

Enhanced storage and transportation of data The popular Fischer Rugged Flash Drive – an extremely tough memory stick specially designed for storage and transportation of sensitive data in harsh environments – also offers improved performance with the new MiniMax USB 3.0 connector interface as standard. With nine contacts in optimized positions, it delivers highspeed data transmission and better mobile data storage in a virtually indestructible housing. www.fischerconnectors.com

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Cover Feature | METALMAN AUTO

'Automation and Digitization Set Us Apart From The Competition' Picture: Metalman

Metalman Auto manufactures sheet metal and tubular fabricated assemblies caters to global automotive OEMs, and the heavy fabrication and construction equipment industry. In a conversation with DMI, Nishant Jairath, the Executive Director of Metalman Auto Pvt Ltd, shares his company’s vision, the top factors behind the company’s fast expansion and growth, its partnership with leading global brands, and the future of the fabrication industry. Excerpts from the interview.

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Metalman Auto is positioned a one-stop shop for the fabrication needs of automotive, construction, fabrication, off-road vehicles and white goods industry. What I understand is that in the last few years you also expanded into the construction sector with fabrication…

We had been present in the construction segment for almost 7-8 years now. However, we have expanded that division by adding more customers and products into the same industry.

We have almost doubled our business of heavy fabrications.

With the expansion of the road network and the newer projects, so how do you include that in your vision as far as the construction segment is concerned?

First, let me just give you an overview of Metalman — where we are now, what is our vision going forward, our journey for the next couple of years and how we are with respect to our targets.

Metalman is into manufacturing of sheet-metal and tubular fabricated products. Primarily, 85 percent of the revenue comes from the twowheeler market. Bajaj Auto has been a major customer. With our learnings from Bajaj, we have implemented a lot of things, making 99 percent of the manufacturing process automated. With those learnings now we are catering to OEMs in the two-wheeler segment, including TVS, Royal Enfield and Hero MotoCorp.

There is BMW as well.

BMW has been there for quite a while now.

However, we have expanded. Earlier, we were doing just one project for them, now we are

doing two projects and producing around 25 types of different parts.

Also, we have been associated with setting up of a plant for Hero MotoCorp, which has come up at Dharuhera, Haryana. Similarly, for TVS we are setting up a plant at Hosur in Tamil Nadu, which will be operational within a month. Next, we are going to set up another plant for them in Mysore by the end of the next financial year. For Royal Enfield, we have already started the construction work and we would see that the plant would be ready by September 2018. In a nutshell, our business in two-wheeler segment is itself going to almost double in value by 2020 once all these plants are operational.

Currently, our turnover would be about Rs 500 crore from the two-wheeler segment, and I see it growing to Rs 1,000 crore (by 2020).

In terms of international business, who are the other customers you have partnered with in addition to BMW? We are working with Harley Davidson. We are supplying as a tier-II supplier but now we are on the verge of adding their tier-I business as well. Our business with the Sumitomo Riko (Anvis Group) is growing by about 35 percent year-on-year. In fact, we are now running short of space so we are setting up a new plant to cater only to exports.

Speaking of heavy fabrication, we were earlier catering only to CASE New Holland (CNH), which was earlier known as L&T CASE. Now, we have added Escorts Group, Sonalika International and others. To cater to the increased volumes, we are building a new plant in Pithampura in Haryana and also in Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

Nishant Jairath Executive Director Metalman Auto Pvt Ltd Picture: Metalman

Key Highlight: we have been associated with setting up of a plant for Hero MotoCorp, which has come up at Dharuhera, Haryana. Similarly, for TVS we are setting up a plant at Hosur in Tamil Nadu, which will be operational within a month.

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Cover Feature | METALMAN AUTO Earlier, we were manufacturing driver cabins for Earth Moving Equipment. Now, we have developed and added the capability of designing these on our own and supplying these driver cabins as a complete assembly to the customers.

We are also planning to set up a plant in the US as part of a joint venture with C L Malach Metal. We are speaking to different states in the US – which ever state is going to offer us a better incentive that is where we would be setting up the plant. In fact, they want our technology from India to be used in the plant. We have signed the MoU. We will sign the JV agreement quite soon.

To what factors qualitatively as well technologically, do you attribute your expansion and your fast growth?

The attribute which has been really driving this growth is our focus on automation and digitization. Of course, there was a time when PQCDSM (Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale) were the KPIs. Now it is all a given.

What makes you different is how you have your controls, what kind of systems you have on your shopfloor, how you are monitoring your operations, how is the top management driving these operations and so on. So we are working a lot on digitization these days.

In automation, for instance, earlier specifically you would have, say, 85 people on one line, now the whole line is being managed by about 35 people. These are the top factors have really helped us to grow in an organic manner.

When you approach the customers, what is the strategy that you adopt that sets you apart from the competition? Is it the solutioning approach or is it a technologybased smart factory approach?

It is the smart-factory approach. Also, you know we swear by TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).

Of course, when a customer visits the plant, that is where he sees value in action and is impressed.

Could you elaborate a bit on the TPM way that is at the heart of your manufacturing philosophy?

We have learned a lot from Bajaj Auto. About 10-12 years ago, they started with multimodal methodology of TPM, which was the approach that had been adopted from Japanese companies.

We had a consultant come in and impart training on the 12 pillars of TPM. We have adopted that approach right to the level-one employees – we only speak that language now. For instance, you will hear terms like JH (Jishu-Hozen), PM (Planned Maintenance) frequently at the shop-floor.

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Key Highlight: We are also planning to set up a plant in the US as part of a joint venture with C L Malach Metal.

We have learned a lot from Bajaj Auto. About 10-12 years ago, they started with multimodal methodology of TPM, which was the approach that had been adopted from Japanese companies.

That has helped us a lot to reduce our cost and improve productivity. It has helped us have low MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). All this has really given us a solid foundation. When TPM goes hand-in-hand with automation; it makes us distinct with respect to our competition.

When our competition was still focusing on cost-cutting, we were focusing on investing in automation and robotics. We were not withholding our profits; we were spending on continuous improvements to the shop floor.

That has really helped us in terms of winning businesses. It is now that a lot of our competition is investing a large sum of money in automation, while we are working on the next level that is digitization. All our machines are linked with controlled plans. Based on the control plan, if after every, say, 500 parts, somebody has to re-check that particular part, the software will send the command to the machine to stop.

The manager will check that part in accordance with set dimensions, if those dimensions are confirmed, then the machine runs; if it is not confirmed, it is escalated to their boss. If he or she doesn't respond then it is further escalated to my office. We monitor everything online.

If you come to my office sometime, you will see we have a video-dashboard in front of my office. It gives the live status of every machine on the shop floor. You would see what machine is on, how much it has produced, what is the quality

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of products being made on that machine. This is with respect to operations, we have another dashboard with respect to PPC (Production Planning Control) and things like that. So we are automating a lot of these controls. Schedules are automatically sent to the vendors who remain aware of what is happening at my plant and how soon he needs to refill my stock. There is no one calling him up anymore. That is the level of automation which is really taking us ahead.

We are seeing rapid tech advancements around the world in autonomous vehicles and electric cars and so on. What is your vision in terms of taking advantage of these innovations?

Indeed, the technology is changing quite rapidly.

Everybody is talking about autonomous mobility.

There are two aspects to it: one, change is inevitable. Two, nobody can accurately predict whether the future belongs to cars run on electricity or some other fuel, or some other technology that we haven’t thought of yet. Let’s talk about electric cars – you know that Lithiumion batteries are integral to the technology.

Lead is the major raw material for Lithium-ion and lead is available only in the Congo region, China or South America. What will be the sociopolitical implications of, say, a boom in the use of electric cars?

Even if you look at it, emphasis on electric energy has been going on in China for almost a decade now, then why have you not seen any Teslas coming out from there? Why is it the US where electric mobility is being hailed as the future?

How will that impact me as an automotive player?

For me at Metalman Auto, the way these trends impact me will be in terms of the structure

Key Highlights: Our aim is to become a group of the size of about Rs 1,500 crore by 2020.

We have a video-dashboard in front of my office. It gives the live status of every machine on the shop floor. You would see what machine is on, how much it has produced, what is the quality of products being made on that machine.

of these vehicles. OEMs will still require frames and the structural parts for the newer vehicles.

But yes, the raw material would change. Our product could become lighter, it could be made of carbon fiber and aluminum or some other material. At the moment, we are working on adopting technologies that could be required to weld those kinds of frame. Our aim is to become a group of the size of about Rs 1,500 crore by 2020. Once we achieve that kind of a benchmark, I would want to explore the path of inorganic growth.

The automotive sector has not seen that kind of glory that it saw in the 2010-2012 period. From the perspective of Make in India, what are the reasons behind the stagnation of the industry and what is the path that the automotive component industry of India should take to regain that growth in India and globally?

My own take to the question of stagnation is that I am growing on a satisfactory pace compared to the industry. But with respect to the industry, I think one reason could be the spending power of people which has suffered due to economic or political reasons. Earlier, the customer would come in with cash and simply buy a car. However, despite all this, I do see healthy demand in the market. In fact, the automotive sector has been growing at a rate of about 15 percent of late. The two-wheeler segment is growing consistently at a fast pace. I personally don't see much of a stagnation in the automotive sector. Overall, the market has been growing in India, and exports are growing at a fast pace. www.metalmanauto.com

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Recognition | RENISHAW

Prestigious award for Renishaw’s Indian software team

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lobal engineering company Renishaw was presented with the award for IT Research and Development (R&D) Engineering Services Software at the Maharashtra Information Technology (IT) Awards on February 19, 2018.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis presented the award during the Magnetic Maharashtra Convergence 2018 Global Investors Summit in Mumbai.

The Maharashtra IT Awards promote entrepreneurship in the IT industry across the state, recognising outstanding performance and encouraging the use of IT in society. The event

Award for IT Research and Development (R&D) Engineering Services Software Picture: www.renishaw.com

was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who hosted industry leaders from around the world alongside policymakers from the Indian government.

Renishaw employs around 400 people in India, operating from five offices, including a manufacturing facility and an Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centre. The company has a team of 140 software engineers in India to develop sophisticated and complex software products to complement the company’s metrology, Raman spectroscopy and additive manufacturing hardware offerings.

Renishaw India has played a key role in the development of QuantAM build preparation software for use on Renishaw additive manufacturing systems. The team also contributes to other company software including MODUS and APEX software for metrology applications, WiRE spectroscopy software and the CARTO calibration software suite.

“A large amount of Renishaw’s software work takes place in India,” explained Vikas Saxena, Director and Head of Software at Renishaw India.”

Since it was established, the team has gone from strength to strength. India has a very strong software industry, so it is a big achievement for a manufacturing company to win a software focused award. “Renishaw produces industryleading hardware and systems for metrology and additive manufacturing,” continued Vikas.

“The team use simulation and abstractions to develop the tools needed to support the company’s product portfolio, an essential part of our operations.” www.renishaw.com

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Industry News | HAIMER

For a safe and efficient cutting tool clamping Haimer Safe-Lock™ pull out protection system is becoming the industry standard.

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aimer Safe-Lock™ pull out protection system ensures safe cutting tool clamping. Special drive keys in the tool holder perfectly match the spiral shaped grooves on the cutting tool shank, thus creating frictional clamping forces and a positive locking form-fit. This effectively prevents the cutting tool from pulling out of the tool holder. Furthermore, it increases the productivity through faster permissible speeds and increased tool life.

By now Safe-Lock™ has become a de-facto standard in the area of tool holding for milling operations. Within the last 10 years, since the introduction of the Safe-Lock™ system, it has been confirmed over and over that this method of clamping the tool is often clearly superior to conventional Milling Chucks and Weldon shanked tool holders. This is proven by a large number of license partners, some of which rank amongst the world´s leading cutting tool and tool holder manufactures - for example Walter, Widia, Sandvik Coromant, Seco Tools, Sumitomo, Kennametal,

Helical, Emuge Franken, Data Flute, Niagara, OSG and Mapal. In 2017, Iscar and Ingersoll also decided to offer tools with the Safe-Lock™ shank. Furthermore, the shrink, collet and hydraulic chuck Safe-Lock™ tool holder portfolio has become much larger within the last few years. In addition to the Safe-Lock™ hydraulic chucks from Kennametal, Mapal is already working to introduce its hydraulic chuck offering with Safe-Lock™ to the market.

Andreas Haimer, Managing Director of Haimer GmbH, explains: We are proud that our Safe-Lock™ pull out protection system has established itself as the new standard in the heavy duty and rough milling industry and is also becoming more and more important in other areas such as trochoidal milling. We are also very happy about our new license partners, who help expand the Safe-Lock™ portfolio and also make it available for more end-users.”

Successful in the Aerospace Industry Safe-Lock™ has emerged from the requirements of heavy-duty machining, which is a daily challenge in the aerospace and energy producing industries.

Innovative materials such as various titanium alloys are not only light, but also very rigid, corrosion resistant and difficult to machine. This doesn´t only affect the machine concepts and processes, but also the cutting tools and tool holders that are being used.

Many workpieces are made from a solid block during this milling process up to 90% of the material is being removed. In order to optimize the process economically as well as qualitatively and in order to achieve a high metal removal rate, high torques and feed rates with low rpms are chosen. But during this High Performance Cutting operation (HPC), high pulling forces occur. In combination with high cutting forces and aggressive feed rates, a flexing movement of the tool in the tool holder is created which in the end increases the risk of tool pull out.

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This especially affects all the tool holder designs which provide accurate clamping and a high runout accuracy, like for example shrink, hydraulic or milling chucks.

As a consequence Safe-Lock™ is now widespread within the aerospace industry. Alexander Steurer, Senior Manager NC - Programming Stator Components at MTU Aero Engines in Munich, explains the decision to use the Haimer system: Through the introduction of Safe-Lock™ and the shrinking technology from HAIMER, we can guarantee process reliability even with milling challenging high temperature materials. This is a prerequisite to guarantee smooth processing during manufacturing of frames and castings, given our high degree of automation.The combination of pullout protection and highest concentricity of the SafeLock™ system leads to low vibration and as a result, a very stable machining process. Due to the increased cutting depths and feeds, the metal removal rate can be increased significantly. And thanks to the improved runout accuracy of Haimer shrink fit chucks, tool life is improved by up to 50%.

The benefits of less than 3 µm runout, that the symmetrical Safe-Lock™ design provides, coupled with optimum balance and the possibility for easy length presetting were substantial reasons for MTU to switch to the HAIMER system instead of continuing to use Whistle Notch or Weldon tooling systems.

While these other systems do in fact prevent tool pull out, both are unsymmetrical by design, hence providing insufficient runout and balance accuracy.

Higher Productivity with Safe-Lock™ However, Safe-Lock™ has not only found enthusiastic followers in the aerospace industry.

Working at Glätzer, Daniel Rautenbach knows how fiercely competitive and thorough the automotive industry can be. The Managing Director of the CNC-Machining Specialists located in Solingen explains: Perfect quality and delivery reliability are the basic requirements in order to quote in our industry. Pricing is highly competitive. Therefore, in his business, the difference between profit and loss

comes down to process efficiency. Hence quality without compromise is a must.

Through one of the biggest projects in this area Ingo Schulten, Operation Manager, became aware of the Haimer Safe-Lock™ pull out protection system and started using it in the middle of 2013. The specific application was a part for a pneumatically operated truck disk-brake which consisted of spheroidal-graphite cast iron, Type EN-GJS-800-2. In order to mill concave contours the contact between cutting tool and the work piece isn´t just punctual, but it actually covers between 30 or 40 percent of the tool. Ingo Schulten explains: »The extremely high engagement and cutting forces cause the tool to want to pull out from the holder. The utilized Weldon Chucks ensured that the cutting tool stayed in the holder, but the side lock screw prevented the tool from achieving good runout accuracy. According to Schulten »the tool life was very unstable which even led to tool breakage.

The milling tests with Safe-Lock™ convinced him and the other employees at Glätzer. To me the switch to Safe-Lock™ seemed obvious, like using an electric starter instead of a crank to start a car Schulten explained enthusiastically. The cutting data improved significantly. The tool life increased by 40% consistently.

Benefits of High Speed Cutting Safe-Lock™ is also becoming increasingly popular in other industries and during HSC machining with high-helix end mills as well as in trochoidal milling. During trochoidal milling operations, where the cutting speed and axial depth of cut can be increased through software support, the productivity is significantly improved. Thus milling operations are carried out three times faster with deeper depths pf cut, even when it comes to hard and difficult to machine materials.

However, this also increases the danger of tool pull out. Even though only a thin chip is usually removed during trochoidal milling operations, often the entire length of the cutting tool edge is used during the process. This results in higher axial forces which force the operator to pay attention to safe cutting tool clamping. A shrink fit chuck with Safe-Lock™ is the ideal solution since it offers more security than the Weldon system, is easier to install and can be clamped very precisely. The ideal balancing and runout characteristics of the shrinking technology in combination with the clamping safety of the Safe-Lock™ system permit the possibility of greater productivity achieved through faster permissible speeds and increased tool life all with complete tool security assurance. www.haimer.de

Key Highlight: The benefits of less than 3 µm runout, that the symmetrical Safe-Lock™ design provides, coupled with optimum balance and the possibility for easy length presetting were substantial reasons for MTU to switch to the HAIMER system instead of continuing to use Whistle Notch or Weldon tooling systems.

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Product News | HMS INDUSTRIAL NETWORKS

Anybus WLAN Access Points: Connecting devices wirelessly

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MS Industrial Networks, which is the leading independent supplier of products for industrial communication including remote management, introduced two new Anybus® WLAN Access Points – industrial-grade infrastructure hubs for long range Wireless LAN connectivity. The products are ideal for collecting datawirelessly from any machinery or system, especially those equipped with Anybus Wireless Bolt™or Bridge™.

The Anybus Wireless LAN (Local Area Network) Access Points allow users to set up an industrial wireless infrastructure for multiple wireless clients. Available in two different versions, one for IP30 applications and one for IP67 (outdoor and

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water resistant), both products feature the same characteristics in terms of range and functionality.

The Access Points enable wireless connectivity to all types of industrial equipment but are especially suited to connect to machinery and systems that are communicating wirelessly via the Anybus Wireless Bolt and Bridge from HMS. Powerful and secure wireless connectivity The WLAN Access Points fit seamlessly into any automation architecture, enabling high performance wireless connections to a multitude of wireless clients. By supporting up to 1000 Mbit/s wired Ethernet LAN connection and up to 300 Mbit/s wireless connections, high data throughput is ensured for each client.

Configuration is done via a web-based interface and secure wireless connections are achieved thanks to support for WEP/WPA/WPAPSK(TKIP,AES)/ WPA2/WPA2-PSK(TKIP,AES)/802.1X. Technical highlights • Wireless range up to 400 meters • Rugged design with IP30 or IP67-classed housing • PoE (Power over Ethernet) supported by the IP67 version • Easy configuration via a web-based interface • Wireless LAN interface with up to 300 Mbit/s link speed Industrial quality “We have seen a steadily growing interest in wireless connectivity through our Anybus Wireless Bolt and 1 / 2 Anybus Wireless Bridge,” says Martin Falkman, Product Manager at HMS Industrial Networks. “Therefore, we wanted to offer users robust, industrial-grade wireless access points to access many WLAN clients over long distances. The Anybus WLAN Access Points enable customers to include stable and secure wireless segments into their automation architectures. By using Anybus Wireless products, users get ready for the Industrial Internet of Things and the communication demands of the future. www.rexel.co.in

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Product News | SECO TOOLS

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Magnetostrictive linear position sensor for explosion hazard areas

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eco Tools has introduced new intelligent interactive PDF pages functionality for its Machining Navigator. The new functionality gives users the power to quickly access additional product information and support beyond the traditional tooling product catalog as well as order products.

With intelligent interactivity, the Machining Navigator pages look just like those in a standard interactive PDF or flip book but provide several useful capabilities. Users can quickly access the catalog page for a specific product range by clicking on the name of the product from the list on the contents pages. Instead of searching through multiple catalogs, brochures and website

pages, just a few clicks take users directly to the product’s interactive catalog page for detailed information and helpful links.

Included in the Machining Navigator PDF pages are links to secotools.com for a more indepth presentation of each Seco product and support that will help users to find and order the best tool to meet a particular need.

Seco’s interactive functionality also allows users to build their own flipbook by selecting pages to compose a customized summary of products. This flipbook can be emailed, printed or downloaded for future reference. www.secotools.com

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Product News | SOFTING

Softing introduces a mobile, multiprotocol interface for field device configuration

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ofting, which is a German management holding company, introduces a mobile, multiprotocol interface for field device configuration. With the introduction of mobiLink on April 1st, 2018, Softing is the first company to offer access to the major process automation protocols HART, Foundation Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA with one single interface. mobiLink communicates via USB or Bluetooth and is perfectly suited for commissioning and maintenance with handheld host devices.

Softing’s mobiLink simplifies mobile access to field devices for plant operators, system integrators, device developers and other users in the process industries. In combination with the relevant software, for example, Softing’s Communication Configurator, it is suitable for configuration, commissioning, diagnostics and monitoring. mobiLink supports FDT Frame Applications and major engineering tools. It

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allows access to HART and Foundation Fieldbus devices such as transmitters or valves. Access to PROFIBUS PA devices will be possible on July 1, 2018.

“In the past, customers had to care around an interface for each protocol. Now with mobiLink, Softing is the first company to offer access to three protocols with one single device. Thanks to mobiLink, our customers can access field devices with maximum flexibility and mobility and carry out a large number of configuration tasks,” says Thomas Hilz, Program Marketing Manager at Softing Industrial. mobiLink is battery-operated, extremely robust and suitable for use in explosive areas. It communicates with handheld host devices like smart phones and tablets via Bluetooth and has a USB interface for bench host operation. www.softing.com

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Product News | KENNAMETAL INC

KBH10: Mastering the challenges of hard turning

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ennametal Inc, which is a company engaged in materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions, has introduced KBH10. It is an uncoated PcBN turning insert that offers exceptional wear resistance and very low cutting forces. As a result, many customers are now enjoying double the tool life together with improved part quality.

Hard turning has been used for decades to streamline and in many cases eliminate cylindrical grinding operations. It’s fast, accurate, and thanks to tooling suppliers such as Kennametal, a broad assortment of predictable, cost-effective cutting tools is available to tame even the most difficult hardened steels, superalloys, and chilled irons. But as the aerospace, automotive, power generation, and other industries continue to develop even more robust metals, cutting tool manufacturers must evolve as well with high-performance tooling to tackle these materials.

Best of Breed That’s exactly what Kennametal Inc. has accomplished recently with its introduction of KBH10, a new breed of polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PcBN) hard turning insert designed specifically for the challenges of today’s demanding market place. Helmut Gremer, senior engineer for global machining technology, says that the new insert complements Kennametal’s existing PcBN grades KBH20 and KB5630 by providing the

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extreme wear resistance needed to successfully turn hardened metals up to 65Rc, especially where very fine surface finishes are required. “We’ve seen that many manufacturers are decreasing the allowable tolerances on bearing journals, rings and pistons, gear hubs, and so on,” he says. “For example, dimensional tolerances of < 4 μm or less are increasingly common, as are surface requirements better than Ra < 0,4 μm. This new grade closes the gap for these and other customers that need superior tool life when finishing such parts.”

In one example, a well-known automotive manufacturer was able to more than double tool life—from 150 pieces per edge to 350 pieces— during an internal facing operation on a 140 mm (5.5 in.) diameter 5115 alloy steel bearing hub that was previously heat-treated to 62 HRC. And a driveshaft producer achieved similar results, increasing tool life from 250 to 450 pieces per edge when turning 58 HRC UC1 (similar to S53) steel on its vertical turret lathes, consistently maintaining a 6 Rz surface finish while doing so.

Making the Hard Case In each instance, cutting speeds of 180 m/min were used (590 sfm), with depths of cut averaging 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) and feedrates ranging from 0.22 to 0.32 mm per rev (0.0087 to 0.013 ipr). Also in each case, the customer saved thousands of dollars annually in insert costs compared to its existing solution, while substantially reducing downtime due to tool changeovers. The KBH10 substrate is completely new. Its PcBN composition is designed for up to 20-percent higher cutting speeds while providing equivalent or in some cases far greater tool life. Kennametal engineers were frequently able to achieve Ra 0.2 and Rz 1surface roughness, while consistently maintaining the profile and dimensional tolerances noted earlier.

And because KBH10 is available in several different geometries and edge preparations, it’s quickly becoming the go-to insert for a wide cross section of manufacturers and their turning applications. www.kennametal.com

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Product News | SCHULER GROUP

Providing customers maximum flexibility The auto parts supplier equips large-scale press line in Mexico with blank loaders and Crossbar Robots 4.0.

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artinrea set a clear goal for itself: to be the world's best auto parts supplier. To achieve its objective, the global company and employer of roughly 15,000 people decided to equip its first large-scale press line in Mexico (at its facility in Silao) with a blank loader and multiple Crossbar Robot 4.0 units, thereby gaining the ability to provide its customers with maximum flexibility.

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The blank loader is ideal for outer skin parts, as state-of-the-art cleaning and oiling systems ensure outstanding component quality. The new optical line scanner from Schuler detects the precise position of the blanks before they are loaded into the first press. A Crossbar Robot then corrects the position as needed.

The Crossbar Robots 4.0 are the centerpiece of Martinrea's press line in Silao. They transport the

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parts directly from one press station to the next, and can accurately position these parts for any die. Especially where multi-part components are produced, this flexibility delivers an unbeatable advantage.

Since the Crossbar Robot is hung on a track, it can cover distances of up to twelve meters between press stations. Distances this large are mainly found on older lines, where space was provided for an unloading or turning station. This means that the new Crossbar Robot can replace loading feeders, unloading feeders and part orientation stations in the gap between presses.

This frees up more space for maintenance and reduces the number of toolings per gap from three to one. At the same time, it also provides a significant boost in output.

Crossbar Robot 4.0 increases flexibility and output The Crossbar Robot is based on a six-axis industrial robot that was expanded by Schuler engineers to include two additional axes: one for the hand of the robot arm and one for the horizontal drive. This enhancement significantly increases the robot's range of motion, flexibility and output. The maximum load capacity, including the tooling, is 90â&#x20AC;Żkilograms. Thanks to an innovative energy management system with integrated energy recovery, the new robot is 50% more energy-efficient than its predecessor, the 3.0 model. For blank loaders and Crossbar Robots, Schuler provides a wide range of solutions for an automated tooling change that can be performed fully automatically in just two minutes.

With its process data interface, the new Crossbar Robot comes perfectly pre-equipped for Industry 4.0. Thanks to its intelligent networkability, this robot functions as an analysis tool that monitors processes and provides information about any errors that may occur. www.schulergroup.com

Key Highlights: Thanks to an innovative energy management system with integrated energy recovery, the new robot is 50% more energy-efficient than its predecessor, the 3.0 model.

Its process data interface, the new Crossbar Robot comes perfectly preequipped for Industry 4.0.

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Product News | BALLUFF

Magnetostrictive linear position sensor for explosion hazard areas The magnetostrictive ­operating principle allows it to be installed in hermetically sealed h ­ ousings.

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ontrol and shut-off valves are used for oil and gas transmission in refineries and petrochemical plants.

The valve position is regulated using the position measuring systems, because they are extremely reliable, especially in very harsh environments. When explosion protection has the highest priority, the new, certified position measuring system BTL7-T500 from Balluff is the right choice.

With its many international approvals, such as ATEX and IECex, the BTL7-T500 offers a broad range of applications, high reliability and safe operation in explosion hazard areas of Zone 0 and Zone 1. This means for example it can be used as well for continuous level measurement in refinery tanks.

The Profibus interface offers great flexibility.

The position measuring system can be quickly adapted, saves time in installation and means rapid diagnostics of possible errors. This shortens commissioning time of systems and maintenance when service calls are needed. A single cable suffices for hookup (BUS-in-out, power).

The non-contact and thereby wear-free magnetostrictive measuring system in the stainless steel housing with IP 67 protection is not only extremely insensitive to contamination, but also shock rated to 100 g. It also withstands vibration up to 12 g. With a resolution of 1μm and repeat accuracy of 10μm it operates with extreme precision and is also the ideal solution when position and speed measurement needs to be performed simultaneously in a system.

BTL linear magnetostrictive transducers from Balluff in the rod style and installed in hydraulic cylinders have for decades proven their reliability in the most demanding areas of application. The magnetostrictive operating principle allows it to be installed in hermetically sealed housings.

The position information is transmitted without contact via magnetic fields through the housing wall into the interior of the sensor. www.balluff.co.in

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Product News | STUDER

STUDER introduces a new machine to the market

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TUDER expands its product portfolio and introduces a new machine to the market - the favorit with a centre distance of 1600mm (63”).

If you believe that a large STUDER machine will exceed your budget, we recommend you have a look at the favorit. This machine, top in price and performance, can be used universally and thanks to the centre distance of 1,600mm (63”) can also handle long workpieces.

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Favorit: For big demands and small budgets This CNC universal cylindrical grinding machine is designed for grinding both single part and series production and can be fitted with automation. With various options such as measuring control, balancing system, contact detection and longitudinal positioning, it can be subsequently adapted to other grinding tasks.

The favorit is a very reasonably priced machine. As with all STUDER cylindrical grinding

machines, the proven machine bed made of solid Granitan® ensures maximum precision, performance and safety. The full enclosure provides an optimal view of the grinding process.

The wheelhead, which can be automatically positioned every 3-degree, can accommodate a belt-driven external and internal grinding spindle.

Thanks to the practice-oriented STUDER grinding software, with its proven Studerpictogramming, even less experienced users can program grinding and dressing cycles quickly and efficiently. With the optionally available StuderGRIND software, special applications, such as profiling the grinding wheel for complex workpiece shapes, can be efficiently programmed.

Development, production, assembly and testing of the STUDER products are process-oriented and comply with the strict guidelines of VDA 6.4 and ISO 9001. www.grinding.ch

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Show Preview | EUROBLECH 2018

EuroBLECH 2018: Step into the digital reality EuroBLECH 2018, the 25th international sheet metal working technology exhibition, will be organised from 23-26 October 2018 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany.

S Key Highlight: EuroBLECH 2018 offers its visitors the possibility to find solutions for these challenges and to connect with business partners to help them with the integration of these processes, machines and systems into their production.

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ix months ahead of the show, around 1,400 exhibitors from 38 countries already secured their stand space at the world’s leading trade exhibition for the sheet metal working industry. Currently, major exhibitor countries are Germany, Italy, Turkey, China, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and the USA. At present, the exhibiting companies have secured almost the entire exhibition space from the previous event.

EuroBLECH 2016 concluded with a record net exhibition space of 87,800 square metres.

Every two years, EuroBLECH is the must-attend event for design engineers, production managers, quality managers, buyers, manufacturers, technical directors and experts from associations and R&D in order to discover the latest trends and machinery in sheet metal working. Visitors to this year’s show can expect the complete spectrum of intelligent solutions and innovative machinery for modern production in sheet metal working, which are presented in form of numerous live demonstrations at the exhibition stands. At the moment, the digital transformation is playing a major role in the industry, which enables an increased efficiency and thus a higher level of

automation and predictive maintenance. These developments are reflected in this year’s motto for EuroBLECH “Step into the digital reality”, since Industry 4.0 and the relating Smart Factory have become major topics in sheet metal working. This has now become an important area for small and medium-sized companies planning to invest in these technologies in the near future in order to gain a competitive advantage in their market.

“The digital transformation is momentarily an important topic in the industry. This requires a close collaboration along the entire value chain, from production control to maintenance,“ says Evelyn Warwick, Exhibition Director of EuroBLECH, on behalf of the organiser Mack Brooks Exhibitions.

“The biggest challenge for companies in the sheet metal working industry is to create an intelligent manufacturing environment which is based on the secure exchange of data and the networking of machines and processes. EuroBLECH 2018 offers its visitors the possibility to find solutions for these challenges and to connect with business partners to help them with the integration of these processes, machines and systems into their production,” continues Evelyn Warwick.

EuroBLECH is the largest exhibition for the sheet metal working industry worldwide and is the marketplace for visitors to discover and source the latest innovative manufacturing solutions. Numerous live demonstrations at the exhibition stands offer trade visitors the opportunity to experience machines and systems from all areas of sheet metal working in action. The EuroBLECH exhibition profile covers fifteen technology sectors and therefore covers the entire sheet metal working technology chain: sheet metal, semi-finished and finished products, handling, separation, forming, flexible sheet metal working, tube/ section processing, joining, welding, additive manufacturing, surface treatment, processing of hybrid structures, tools, quality control, CAD/CAM/CIM systems, factory and warehouse equipment as well as R&D. www.euroblech.com

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Industry News | SIC MARKING

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SIC Marking touches the €50 mn mark in 2018

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IC Marking’s headquarters in France have recently started to complete a building expansion creating 2,000 m² more production and office space to handle efficiently the market demand. The building expansion will provide an additional space to accommodate increasing production rate and new staff, including a new customer service department, larger production workshop and expanded assembly space. The expansion will be completed in March 2018 to grow further (turnover increase of 10% every year) with operational excellence in mind.

Expansion in major markets: Opening of three new subsidiaries SIC Marking Group has acquired Global Network Marking in June 2017 (Italy) in order to increase revenue in Italy to €3 million by 2020 and strengthen our position on the European industrial marking market in the automotive, aerospace, oil & gas and mechanical sectors.

Global Network Marking, a Bologna-based company which was distributing SIC products in Italy since 2000. Fabio di Pardo, President and founder of Global Network Marking, is now President of SIC Marking Italia.

The launch of SIC Marking Italia will consolidate our presence in the area and is part of the new strategy led by Jean Manuel PAUCHET (Managing Director) and Gérard Barraud (CEO).

The agreements for SIC Marking’s new subsidiaries in the UK and in Mexico have been signed during the last quarter of 2017. The group now counts officially 8 subsidiaries worldwide with SIC Marking Limited (UK) and SIC Marking Mexico.

These new locations reinforce SIC Marking’s desire to increase its international footprint and through this expansion, enable its customers to work with our local subsidiary and to adapt to local conditions. English offices will be located in Warwick (close to Birmingham) and lead by Paul Sidwell, who has been working in the traceability and marking industry for many years. As for our Mexican offices, they will be located in Mexico City and managed by Oscar Watty who was leading the company Generatrix, one of our distributors in Mexico. www.sic-marking.com

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Case Study | STRATASYS

Retooling the Engine Volvo Construction Equipment digs up prototype savings of 18 weeks and 92% of costs.

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olvo Construction Equipment (VCE ) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction equipment. The company’s broad product line includes haulers, loaders, excavators, compact equipment and road equipment.

Volvo engineers recently designed a new water pump housing for the company’s A25G and A30G articulated haulers. Engineers used simulation to optimize the design of internal flow passages in the housing, but needed to build a prototype to perform functional testing to validate the new design. Until recently, the company would have invested in tooling. The tooling cost for this project would have been approximately $9,090, with the part cost around

$909. The lead time for producing the prototype would have been 20 weeks minimum.

Improving Large Engines VCE management tasked the engineering team with cutting development costs and reducing the lead time on large engine projects from 36 to 24 months. Engineers felt 3D printing would be a good benchmark to determine if printed parts could withstand functional testing.

Water pump housing prototypes must be able to survive the heat and high pressure of the engine compartment. As a step toward achieving this goal, the company utilized a Stratasys® Objet Eden260V™ 3D Printer from its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania site.

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“3D printing will make it possible to build mock-up engine components so the plat form and manufacturing teams can provide feedback at a much earlier stage in the development process.”

VCE 3D printed this water pump housing in Transparent material for quick functional testing.

Housing installed on a water pump.

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Water pump installed in an A30G for functional testing.

A Volvo A30G Articulated Hauler.

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VCE engineers 3D printed the housing in Transparent material, also called FullCure® 720.

They mounted nine threaded inserts into the part and sealed the housing with epoxy resin and hardener to prevent leakage. They fastened the jacket to a water pump and then mounted the pump to an A30G. Engineers took water flow and pressure measurements from both the existing water pump and the water pump with the new housing. The newly designed housing passed the tests.

Since 3D printing the prototype cost $770 and took only two weeks, including both design and development, VCE completed its testing much sooner than traditional methods would have allowed. VCE is now ramping up production of the new part.

Future Gains This project demonstrated the feasibility of integrating 3D printing into VCE’s engine development process. Each new generation of engines typically requires 15 to 20 new cast metal parts and 12 to 15 profile molded hoses for each engine. 3D printed prototypes can be produced in about 1/10th of the time required to produce prototypes using traditional manufacturing methods, which adds up to a hefty time savings.

Key Highlight: VCE management tasked the engineering team with cutting development costs and reducing the lead time on large engine projects from 36 to 24 months.

3D printing also provides a substantial cost savings.

Jeff Hartman Product Designer Volvo Construction Equipment

“3D printing will make it possible to build mock-up engine components so the platform and manufacturing teams can provide feedback at a much earlier stage in the development process,” said Jeff Hartman, Product Designer for VCE. “This should reduce risk of errors and the need for changes at all stages of the development process.”

3D printing also provides a substantial cost savings. Tooling for metal prototypes cost between $4,500 and $18,000, but 3D printed prototype parts cost only $600 to $1,000. While molded hose tooling for prototypes cost around $600 and its prototypes run between $60 and $90, metal prototypes and molded hose prototypes can be replaced by 3D printed prototypes that cost between $100 and $800. Multiple prototype iterations multiply the cost savings.

“VCE is also looking at using 3D printing to produce jigs and fixtures to increase the efficiency of the manufacturing process and digitally manufactured parts to address low-volume part production,” Hartman concluded.

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Recognition | ROBUSTEL

Robustel MEG5000 Wins Red Dot Product Design Award Robustel’s Modular Edge Computing Gateway Wins Red Dot Product Design Award 2018.

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obustel is pleased to announce that its Modular Edge Computing Gateway MEG5000 has received the Red Dot Product Design Award for 2018 in the Communication Technology category.

The Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s most renowned and respected awards for product design. In 2018, designers and manufacturers from 59 countries submitted more than 6,300 objects to the competition. The strict judging criteria, which include level of innovation, functionality, formal quality, ergonomics and durability, provide a frame of reference which the jurors then complement with their own expertise.

MEG5000 Modular Edge Computing Gateway for Internet of Things (IoT) features high speed data processing capability. It features three scalable cards, supporting various interfaces on customization to meet changing demands for industrial IoT applications, including sectors like Industrial Automation, Industry 4.0 and Industrial Communication.

Yi Huang, Vice President of Robustel, stated “Winning Red Dot Award in Germany means that the industry highly recognizes Robustel’s innovation capabilities in the Industrial IoT field and the efforts of our dedicated design team who defined a new level of intelligent connection for our users.”

The MEG5000 will be featured in the Red Dot Design Yearbook for award-winning design 2018/2019, coming out on July. It will also be displayed in the the exhibition “Design on Stage – Winners Red Dot Award: Product Design”in the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany. www.roboticsandautomationnews.com

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Industry News | RENISHAW

Renishaw supports UK and India business ties

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n April 19th, 2018, Rhydian Pountney, Managing Director of Renishaw UK Sales Limited, attended the Access India event as part of the Make in India initiative. Set alongside a backdrop of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London, UK, the event gave British small and medium enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to meet with large manufacturing businesses and government representatives, to facilitate bilateral investment and help SMEs to set up Indian manufacturing operations.

The Make in India initiative was launched

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2014 to strengthen the Indian design and manufacturing industries. The Access India Programme (AIP) is a newly launched scheme, specifically aimed at innovative SMEs in the UK,

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which forms part of the Make in India Initiative.

Led by India’s Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), the programme is run in conjunction with the Indian High Commission in London and the UK India Business Council (UKIBC).

The first event, hosted at Buckingham Gate, was attended by Mr Ramesh Abhishek, Secretary of the DIPP, who was introduced to major UK investors in India and SMEs on the AIP. Companies in attendance included Renishaw, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, JCB, Perkins Engines and TVS Supply Chain Solutions.

At the event, Renishaw presented Mr Ramesh Abhishek with a stainless steel, 3D printed Make in India logo to commemorate the day and showcase Renishaw’s Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centre in Pune, India. As part of his role, Rhydian Pountney acts as a mentor for the first 24 SMEs selected for the AIP programme, offering support and advice on how to set up operations in India.

“Trade between India and the UK is on the rise,” explained Pountney. “Leading this trend are large, multinational companies. To facilitate stronger trade links and increased UK investment in India, the AIP encourages SMEs to learn from the successes of multinationals with a longstanding, established presence in India.

“This allows UK SMEs to access the benefits of opening facilities in India,” continued Pountney.

“India offers a strong technical skill base, one of the fastest growing economies and a good location to export to the rest of Asia and beyond.”

Renishaw has been trading in India for more than 30 years and created a wholly owned subsidiary in Bangalore in 2000. The company now employs over 400 people across five offices, which includes a manufacturing facility, R&D operations and an Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centre. www.renishaw.com

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Software | MASTERCAM

Mastercam’s “CAD for CAM” Design Tools Provide Flexibility and Ease of Use

T Key Highlight: Advanced geometry creation including solid modeling, hybrid machining, NURBS curves and surfaces, 2D and 3D associative dimensioning, surface extension, blending, trimming, splitting, variable filleting, solid modeling, and hybrid modeling

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olland, CT – Mastercam is known for precision NC programming, but it also delivers a suite of shop-tested design tools aimed at getting parts on and off the machine as quickly as possible. Powerful modeling tools include not only 3D surfacing and solids, but hole-filling, direct editing without a solids history, geometry repair, and much more.

Mastercam Design streamlines and simplifies modeling and editing geometry. It also supports advanced geometry creation, including solid modeling, hybrid machining, NURBS curves and surfaces, 2D and 3D associative dimensioning, surface extension, blending, trimming, splitting, variable filleting, solid modeling, and hybrid modeling to complete your jobs quicker and more efficiently.

A few new enhancements to Mastercam 2018 Design are: Angle Sweep To improve the creation of more complex wireframe functions and when creating or editing primitives, there are now on-screen sweep and rotate controls. These controls can snap to the AutoCursor positions of existing entities, including tangencies. Additionally, the controls recognize horizontal and vertical snap positions based on the gnomon orientation.

Solid Sweep Solid Sweep has more options and controls, and now supports 3D Along curves in addition to 2D. New alignment options have been added to control the alignment between your profile and the Along chains. Profile geometry now easily runs along sharp corners, giving you greater flexibility and precision when modeling. If any sharp corners are encountered, Mastercam miters them.

Hole Axis Hole Axis is now easier to use with a large number of holes, especially holes with matching diameters that are selected as a group. New Direction options allow you to change the direction of the holes easily, and new Orientation options determine the direction of the top of the holes.

Other Mastercam 2018 Design Improvements: • To make Roll and Unroll results easier to predict, a new gnomon-based rotation control is now available, allowing you to visually rotate the seam to see how geometry will respond, as well as snap to AutoCursor positions.

• Easily translate from inches to millimeters, or from millimeters to inches, when using Scale.

• Align Note is now available as a Drafting function, allowing you to move existing notes and labels in a way that is more organized and easier to read.

• And so much more. www.mastercam.com

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E-Commerce | ORDERFOX.COM

ORDERFOX.com and Autodesk – A Collaboration Increasing Benefits to New and Existing Users

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RDERFOX.com has entered into a collaboration with industry leader Autodesk; making visualization and procurement even easier. ORDERFOX. com is continuously focused on providing members a more efficient way to conduct daily business. With that always top-of-mind, ORDERFOX. com community members now have an even greater benefit - the integration of the Autodesk Forge platform viewing functionality.

The Viewer now provides community members the ability to view and process potential business opportunities without additional software installed.

In addition, as a benefit for existing and new users of Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk AutoCAD software, they will be able to access all of the features of the ORDERFOX.com platform within their chosen software.

The Viewer integration into the global ORDERFOX. com platform brings vast benefits. Anyone who uploads computer-aided design (CAD) data to “advertise a job” can now have it converted directly

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into a 3D model within the Autodesk cloud, and then viewable on ORDERFOX.com. Metadata regarding the design files can also be securely embedded with the Viewer in more than 60 formats, while the data can be used and retrieved directly within the user’s browser, without having to install any additional software.

New ORDERFOX.com features within Autodesk For users of the Autodesk programs – Fusion 360, Inventor and AutoCAD, the collaboration with ORDERFOX.com offers many additional strategic and operational advantages. The Fusion 360, Inventor and AutoCAD applications are supplemented with ORDERFOX.com plugins, allowing the user to interact, research and advertise CNC jobs directly on ORDERFOX.com with just a few clicks, finding the right resources or production partners.

The plugins are much more than just a connection to ORDERFOX.com. Within these software extensions, all advertised jobs are

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displayed with the respective status – active, draft or completed, and the user can edit and publish the advertised jobs directly within Fusion 360, Inventor and AutoCAD. In addition, on their company profile, users can quickly and easily access the plugin and customize it to their specific requirements.

Collaboration offers global benefits for all sides The primary focus of the collaboration between ORDERFOX.com and Autodesk is geared towards the growth of the industrial sector and establishes better access to sourcing for both existing and future users of ORDERFOX.com and Autodesk.

“Our collaboration with Autodesk provides various industries with much-needed access to resources, is user focused in nature, and provides daily business benefits not currently available to every company. Now with the integration of not only the Viewer into the ORDERFOX.com platform, but also providing direct access to all the platform functions directly through Fusion 360, Inventor and AutoCAD, the ability to benefit from access efficiencies provides for an increase in business potential for small, mid-size and large companies”, said Brian J. Smith, President, ORDERFOX.com America.

With ORDERFOX.com offering community members direct access and use of the Viewer

functionality within the platform, the emphasis on the “Internet of the CNC industry” is increasing in relevance. In addition, with the integration of the plugins for Fusion 360, Inventor and AutoCAD, an even greater benefit will be available, and most importantly they are all free for ORDERFOX. com members and Autodesk customers. “At Autodesk, we want to continue to offer value to our customers by allowing them to go from their designs to a manufactured product. We see value in a strategic relationship with ORDERFOX.com where we can provide our customers with the ability to directly engage with manufacturers who can produce their designs,” said Robert Yancey, director, Manufacturing and Production Industry Strategy and Business Development, Autodesk.

ORDERFOX.com makes finding the right production partners, procurement and advertisement of jobs even easier for its community members. Also, having access to the benefits of the ORDERFOX.com platform directly through Fusion 360, Inventor and AutoCAD, provides significant benefits, functionality, and ease of use that is key to continued efficiencies in business for all users of ORDERFOX.com and Autodesk.

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Show Preview | NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS at ACHEMA 2018 Agitating, mixing pumping: Drive solutions for process engineering in ATEX versions and with excellent corrosion protection.

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he decentralised SK 180 E - NORDAC BASE from NORD is not only exceedingly economical in operation, but is also offered with protection class IP69K From 11 to 15 June, NORD will be presenting a wide range of products at ACHEMA in Frankfurt am Main. The main focus is on ATEX compliant drive concepts for the processing industry, as well as the especially robust SK 180E

frequency inverter. Drives for pump applications, nsd tupH corrosion protection treatment for harsh environments and industrial gear units in UNICASE housings round off the range of products from the North German manufacturer.

Whether in the chemical, pharmaceutical or food industries, flammable gases and dust in processing industries create serious safety risks for people and machines.

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has been a certified manufacturer for many years and since 2003 its range includes ATEX-compliant drive solutions such as gas explosion protected motors, gear units and electronic drive technology for Zones 1, 2, 21 or 22.

Modular ATEX drives NORD supplies application-specific drive solutions with individual configurations and equipment from its modular system. The company offers flexible drive concepts with motors which are optionally designed for use with inverters as well as the option of IEC or NEMA motor mounting, or directly on the gear unit for an especially compact solution. The manufacturer’s explosion protection range features the integration of external fans, back stops or brakes (depending on the zone); on request, combined dust/gas explosion protected systems for ambient temperatures up to + 60 °C and delivery world-wide with documentation in more than 20 languages. If required the maintenance intervals which are determined for the specific application can be stamped on the type plates.

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Robust frequency inverter for process engineering With the SK 180 E - NORDAC BASE the NORD range also includes many ATEX-compliant, decentralised frequency inverters for various applications which are not only economical in operation but are also available in protection class IP69K. This ensures that complete sealing of the housing is guaranteed, even for processing applications which require frequent high pressure cleaning. The frequency inverters are used in applications in the packaging and food industry, as well as for conveying and pumping applications.

NORD drives in pump applications A special focus of NORD is the range of explosion protected pump drives. The fully matched drive systems, consisting of the gear unit, motor and frequency inverter, form masterslave groups which communicate intelligently with each other and therefore take over the monitoring or control of the complete pump system.

At ACHEMA 2018 you can find innovative drive technology from NORD in Hall 5 on Stand 51.

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Solutions | KOLLMORGEN

The All-Around Solution in Metal Machining Everything is turning: AKM servomotors from KOLLMORGEN in CNC multispindle machines from INDEX

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S40C-8 is the name given to an eight-spindle metal processing machine from INDEX for fullyautomated production of complex components. Yet with double 4-spindle machining, the same machine is also available for cost-effective production of simple parts with double the output quantity. There are a number of good reasons why the CNC multi-spindle machine, made in Deizisau near Esslingen, southern Germany and driven by KOLLMORGEN servo technology, is seen as a true all-around solution in machining technology.

The solution from INDEX is used both in the production of high quantities of precision parts and - due to their shorter set-up times - for smaller batches. “We are pioneers in CNC multi-spindle machines,” says Karl-Heinz Schumacher, head of development and design of multi-spindle machines at INDEX. There are currently several thousand of these machines in use around the world.

Demand for dimensional accuracy INDEX specializes in both selling standard machines and also supplying fully equipped machinery with all tools assembled. Multi-spindle machines are mostly used for parts that will be on the road at some point in the future. These include injection pump components, valve needles, small gears or injector nozzles – all featuring accuracy levels within tolerance grade IT5.

The centerpiece of the INDEX MS40C-8 multispindle automatic lathe is the compact spindle drum with eight fluid-cooled motor spindles using synchronized technology. These can reach speeds of up to 7,000 rpm with 24 kW of power and torques of up to 57 Nm. They feature infinitely variable speed control, high torques, and a compact design; and they require no maintenance. As a result of the increased number of main spindles and tool carriers, the MS40C-8 is also completely capable of machining highly complex components in a single operation. There are also two pivoting synchronous spindles available, each able to work on up to seven rear-end machining tools, with four of these capable of being powered. The capacity for two rear-end machining tools to work on the workpiece at the same time is a new feature.

Perfect workflows for perfect parts In all cases, the optimum speed and feed rate can be programmed for each spindle location and each cutting edge, and these can even be modified during the cutting process. The eight fluid-cooled motor spindles integrated in the spindle drum are infinitely variable, require no maintenance, and are driven with synchronous motors. The KOLLMORGEN AKM permanent magnet servomotors are installed in the cross slides. The synchronous machines in the INDEX systems also include the added benefit of high-quality control mechanisms and high torque density. The optimum power-to-volume ratio allows INDEX to work with smaller drives during the design process. Careful use of space is a particular benefit in confined work areas.

High torque density Plenty of power with minimum space: INDEX uses the KOLLMORGEN motors in part as positioning

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Key Highlight: KOLLMORGEN AKM permanent magnet servomotors are installed in the cross slides.

The synchronous machines in the INDEX systems also include the added benefit of high-quality control mechanisms and high torque density.

“The AKM servo motors are simply compact”: Karl-Heinz Schumacher, head of development and design of these machines at INDEX.

The machining centers are very easy to use--a prerequisite for high levels of productivity.

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Integration standards are maintained even though the AKM synchronous servo motors from KOLLMOREN are perfectly aligned towards the usage conditions in the INDEX CNC multi-spindle machines as a result of the co-engineering project.

Background: the motors need to fit seamlessly into the machine’s overall automation mechanism without time-consuming adjustments. The connection via DRIVE-CLiQ is an example of this. This allows the performance benefits of the AKM synchronous servo motors to be used for CNC applications directly with Sinumerik control units in metal machining, without needing to compromise on the connection technology.

Until now, anyone who wanted to use motors from other manufacturers outside these Siemens world proprietary motors had to rely on special and costly DRIVE-CLiQ sensor modules. “DRIVECLiQ is available for the AKM motors, allowing us to continue processing the position signals 1:1 without requiring any SMC modules. They cost space and money,” notes Metin Han. “This leaves us free to exploit the performance benefits of the AKM motors in full in this application.”

axes for the tools. The high-power density enables compact designs that take up less space when installed in the work area. The very good torque density of the AKM synchronous servomotors allows INDEX to convert the rotation movement of the motors into a linear motion without gears.

The ball bearing spindles are connected directly to the motor shaft for this. “The lack of gears means there are fewer moving parts, and improves the zero backlash and the overall stiffness of the drive,” says Metin Han from KOLLMORGEN. As Key Account Manager he took INDEX’s requirements on board and translated these into a suitable design solution. “We need zero backlash and stiffness, especially with multi-stage thread cutting, so that the tool always completes the next machining step precisely on the threaded attachment,” explains Karl-Heinz Schumacher.

Drives directly in the work area INDEX uses these features without having to clad the AKM synchronous servomotors in the work area beforehand--a time-consuming process. The AKM servomotors are specially designed to meet the requirements provided by INDEX and undergo extensive IP67 testing in the aim of keeping the work area as orderly as possible. The motors can be installed directly with the cross slides thanks to their special washdown exterior paint. This allows the units to be introduced directly into the machining process without impairing their service life. “That’s a good argument for the AKM servomotors from KOLLMORGEN”, says Karl-Heinz Schumacher. This just leaves the connecting cables. These are also exposed to constant bombardment from metal chips. As a result KOLLMORGEN placed these in a metal cable duct specifically designed to meet INDEX’s needs. Today, this co-engineering initiative securely protects the servo drive, together with its wiring, from the metal chips that fly around and from the cutting oil that gets into the work area at pressures up to 80 bar.

The AKM servo motors have been co-engineered for use at INDEX with a lasered nameplate and special cable duct.

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The steel rods are machined in eight different work steps.

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The Bottom Line Fitting with DRIVE-CLiQ is an example of how the synchronous servo motors from KOLLMORGEN can adapt to the diversity of CNC and automation technology – particularly for metal machining. This lets machine constructors use drives outside of closed systems, without losing any of the convenience or performance benefits. Very simple adjustments can also be carried out outside of mass production, opening up whole new avenues for INDEX – from gearless use of the AKM servo motors to protection for the connecting cable using a specially developed cable duct. www.kollmorgen.com

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DMG MORI Technology Excellence: Automotive Integral portfolio in milling and turning – DMG MORI offers optimum solutions for flexible and efficient production in the automotive sector.

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market: low unit costs, automated processes and a high level of flexibility are the key factors here. As a long-standing competence partner in automobile manufacture DMG MORI sells 1,500 machines a year for the automotive industry and is called upon to meet the high demands with state-of-the-art CNC technologies. The turnkey solutions from the leader of technology have long developed into integral modular systems

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consisting of high-performance machining centres and intelligent software. This guarantees top availability and maximum process reliability.

The change taking place in automobile manufacture is quite evident: hybrid technology and electromobility are on the rise. Digitisation within the branch is expanding progressively as the result of the growth in autonomously-driven vehicles and the networking of vehicles. At the same time more and more cars are being built with conventional engines. This has an impact on car production – in particular in the area of mechanical manufacturing. A high hybrid percentage gives rise to a demand for machining solutions, while flexible manufacturing solutions are more important where electromobility is concerned. After all comparatively small batch sizes for powertrains have to be produced just as economically as is the case in mass production.

Added to this are the diverse range of extras for vehicles and continuously changing design features aimed at encouraging customers to make a purchase. This fast-moving pace is reflected especially in the automotive tool and mould sector.

DMC H linear and i-series: Efficient manufacture of engine blocks and powertrains With its wide and diverse range of products, DMG MORI is in a position to meet the high demands on production in automobile construction – both in demanding milling and highly productive turning and turn-mill operations. Machining accuracy and productivity are always the focus of the different solutions, as the manufacture of gear and crankshaft housings show. As aluminum components with a high chip volume are usually concerned here, the

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Key Highlight: automobile manufacture DMG MORI sells 1,500 machines a year for the automotive industry and is called upon to meet the high demands with state-of-the-art CNC technologies.

horizontal machining centres in the DMC H linear series come into their own in this area. Their steeply angled interior covers and open-bottom machine beds enable chip fall directly into the chip conveyor. This results in a higher level of process stability, longer tool life as well as better heat dissipation and surface qualities of the machined parts. To ensure maximum productivity DMG MORI relies in this series on an innovative machine design: The machines can be automated simply with a single pallet changer or a rotary magazine with up to twelve pallets as well as ideally connected to a linear pallet system serving several machines. Linear drives in all axes with rapid traverses of up to 100 m/min and 10 m/s² acceleration ensure both the necessary dynamics and high precision. Positioning accuracy is 5 µm and repeat accuracy 3 µm.

With the i-series DMG MORI offers a highly productive concept for the mass production of cylinder blocks or cylinder heads. Equipped with patent-pending Z-axis kinematics, the spindle guarantees the i 50 and i 80L maximum stability with two lateral guides arranged at an angle to each other. This minimises vibrations during the high-precision machining while at the same time ensuring longer tool life. The linear axes are all located in the area of the spindle thus reducing moving masses in all axes to a minimum. In combination with the lightweight construction, this enables high-speed machining and enormous dynamics, so that the shortest possible chip-tochip times can be achieved. The guideways are located outside of the work area thus preventing

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any temperature impact and contributing to the incomparable level of precision.

Efficient turning technology for demanding serial production With the compact and easily accessible turning centres in the NZX-S series DMG MORI has the right solution available for the serial production of crankshafts and camshafts. Their space-saving design make these machines ideally suited for production lines. Short travel paths and optimised spindle power and feed ensure maximum performance and short throughput times. The high machining accuracy of the NZX-S models derives from a thermo-symmetric design in relation to the spindle centre. The vertical design guarantees optimum chip fall.

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Key Highlight: DMG MORI will be showcasing another highlight of the CTV series at the EMO with a production cell consisting of two linked CTV 250 machines.

DMG MORI revolutionises crankshaft production The newly-developed CTX beta 1250 CS is a first in the field of automotive crankshaft production and was designed specifically for such workpieces. It is equipped with two powerful milling units each with a torque of 3,750 Nm. Glass scales in the X and Z-axes ensure maximum precision. The special feature of the CTX beta 1250 CS is the third tool mount: a turning unit with integrated steady rest. “ With three tool mounts and the patented, integrated steady rest we are the only machine tool manufacture in a position to offer turning and milling operations for crankshafts on one machine,”says Managing Director Harry Junger about the advantages of this machine. With this concept customers save up to 50 percent machining time for turning and milling operations and they do so on a considerably smaller footprint.

The third generation CTV – stable, fast, accurate With the new generation of the CTV series it has been possible to perfect the core arguments of the machine: automation, stability and productivity.

“Over 15 years of experience in vertical production turning coupled with consistent customerorientated further development have helped us develop the best CTV ever,” explains Harry Junger.

They have also optimised the series with regard to technology: “With the new process integrations, such as grinding and gearSKIVING on the CTV 250 DF, the series now offers manufacturing solutions for an even greater circle of customers.”

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DMG MORI enables the productive serial production of constant velocity joints with the CTV 250 DF. Instead of a turret, the CTV 250 DF is equipped with a turn-mill swivelling tool carrier with a swivel range of + 105° to- 45°. With a speed of 90 rpm the Direct Drive ensures maximum dynamics. The machine is designed for up to two milling spindles with maximum 6,000 rpm, 14.5 kW and 46 Nm. Due to its high thermal stability the CTV 250 DF combines shortest machining times of just 33 seconds for constant velocity joints with consistently high accuracy.

DMG MORI will be showcasing another highlight of the CTV series at the EMO with a production cell consisting of two linked CTV 250 machines. The two machines are connected by a portal automation and four accumulating conveyor belts. The attractively priced DUO automation has proved to be an extremely productive manufacturing solution with a high level of stability.

CELOS and an Industry 4.0 sensor package help users with the documentation of production that is so important in the automotive sector.

With the new automatic multi-spindle turning machines DMG MORI has developed a highly flexible machine concept that can efficiently manufacture complex components such as shafts for automobile construction by means of both chuck and bar machining.

DMG MORI rounds off its portfolio in highly productive turning with the NRX series. The dual-spindle turning centres are designed for diameters of up to ø 180 mm, and ø 150 mm with a milling specification. Workpiece loading takes just 5.6 seconds with a spindle working on

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uninterrupted while the other is being loaded.

With two 8-station turrets – ten stations in the milling version – the NRX guarantees optimum chip fall.

Key Highlight: NZX-S series DMG MORI has the right solution available for the serial production of crankshafts and camshafts.

Unique diversity for the automotive process chain Markus Piber, Managing Director of DECKEL MAHO Pfronten GmbH, stresses the importance of a comprehensive range of services for customers in the automotive industry: “Under the motto ‘A full Automotive Technology Integration’ we present complete solutions or integral modular systems comprising highperformance machine tools, integral technologies, automation solutions and intelligent software.

This guarantees our customers in the automotive industry top availability and maximum process reliability.” www.dmgmori.com

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