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‘MODERN MACHINE TOOLS’, India’s numero uno magazine for the metalworking & allied industries, is brought out in association with Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA). This magazine brings forth the latest market trends & emerging technologies, highly useful features on machine tool and cutting tool applications, business strategies, success stories, views & visions of industry leaders, etc. Moreover, it serves as an active business-to-business platform for the manufacturing industry in India and across the world.
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Editorial
March 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS 15
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Importing Inspirations…Only
he growing dependence on imports, especially in the metal working value chain, is a cause of worry from an overall economic health point of view. The acknowledgement, acceptance and the uneasiness felt by Indian players over this import dependence, on the other hand, indicates that we are at least cognisant of this reality. The overall economic damage apart, the fact that while we are shipping in more than shipping out, we are in fact damaging and minimising the prospects of indigenous
products and services by opting to shop for the same in the global marketplace.
This trend on import dependence and trait is not without reasons though. With India’s domestic market flourishing, the demand for machine tools is multiplying and the local machine tools companies are finding themselves underequipped to deal with the surging industry demand. This means that 70 per cent of the demand is met by imports from countries such as Germany & China and the industry acknowledges that, unless swift measures are taken, this trend could further strengthen.
Substantiating this fact, the 2012 World Machine-Tool Output & Consumption Survey by Gardner Publication, our partners, has rated India as the fourth highest importer in the world, while the country trails down to the bottom of the list at the 27th spot to become one of the lowest exporters. When we asked experts about this disparity in EXIM, they were of the opinion that the imports are in terms of high-end, high-accuracy and high-performance reliable machines. The local manufacturers are, however, producing high-volume low-cost machines. This is the reason why the Indian contribution to machine tools manufacturing is just 23 per cent, while 77 per cent is imported. The volume of imported machines is low, but the cost of high-end & high-accuracy machines is very high.
There are three important things, which need to be changed. We primarily have to increase the technology and reliability of the machines so that we can make them fit for exporting. Secondly, the sub suppliers of critical parts, like ball screws, etc., are not available in India and we instead import the technology or the machine or import the components at high cost, which subsequently increases the cost of the final product. Thirdly, innovation is key. We cannot simply duplicate imported products. We instead have to come up with innovatively designed products, which are low cost and provide the same level of quality parameters.
Then again, as per the same survey, India stands as the 7th largest consumer of machine tools, but finds itself down the list at the 16th spot for its production capacity, thereby making the demand-supply gap apparent and indicating an urgent need to scale up domestic production.
If machine tools are the basic building blocks of manufacturing-based societies, then the rate at which a country installs new ones ought to say something about its pace of industrialisation. How the country controls its import dependence and lets the indigenous offerings rule the market will shape the future and fortunes. So, let’s import inspirations…only.
EditorialAdvisory Board
Vikram SirurPresident, IMTMA & Executive Chairman,
Miven Machine Tools Ltd
L KrishnanVice President, IMTMA &
Managing Director, TaeguTec India P Ltd
Shailesh ShethMedia Chairman, IMTMA &
Past President, IMTMA
M Lokeswara RaoPast President, IMTMA & MD, Lokesh Machines Ltd
N K DhandPast President, IMTMA &
CMD, Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd
R SrinivasanPast President, IMTMA &
MD, RAS Transformation Technologies
Gautam DoshiAdvisor, IMTMA &
Consultant, Productivity & Quality Improvement Services
S N MishraPast President, IMTMA &
Vice Chairman, Bharat Fritz Werner LtdArchana [email protected]
April 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS 17
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Insights & Outlook Global Machine Tool Survey 2011 ....................................
One Q Many Views: Import Vs Export ............................
One Q Many Views: Production Vs Consumption ...........
Business Dynamics ............................................................
Advance Metrology Systems .............................................
Digital Optical Comparator ..............................................
Nanometrology ..................................................................
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Special FocusDie & Mould India 2012 ...................................................
Reducing Import Dependence ...........................................
New Avenues .....................................................................
Seamless Integration ..........................................................
Technology Trends ............................................................
Micro Moulding .................................................................
Additive Manufacturing .....................................................
Tool Selection .....................................................................
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In Conversation With
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CEO, OPEN MIND Technologies AG ... 42
Editorial ...................................................................... 15
News, Views & Analysis .............................................. 28
Technology & Innovation ............................................ 38
Event List .................................................................. 134
Products .................................................................... 138
List of Products ........................................................ 163
List of Advertisers .....................................................167
Regular Sections
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Cover illustration: Sanjay Dalvi
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Facility VisitPrecihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd ..................................... 94
Automation Trends - Die & Mould ManufacturingEngineering Optimal Design Simulations ......................... 128
Strategy - Strengthening Business How a Global Builder Handles Changes Around the World? ........................................................................... 130
Tips & Tricks - Metrology OperationsOptimising CMM Usage & Maintenance .......................... 132
Event Report - Aurangabad Creating Yet Another Success Story .................................... 136
Special Focus Die & Mould
Insights & Outlook Global Machine Tool Survey
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News, Views & Analysis
� Members of Indian Foundry Association meet exhibitors to
discuss the prospects that the industry offers.
Bengaluru Hosts
IFEX-2012 After 33 Years
It took as long as 33 years for Bengaluru to bring
back India’s largest and only foundry exhibition
to the city. The 8th International Exhibition on
Foundry Technology, Equipment and Supplies was
organised concurrently with the 60th Indian Foundry
Congress and was jointly organised by The Institute
of Indian Foundrymen and Koelnmesse YA,
Tradefair Pvt Ltd. The three-day exhibition hosted
over 200 exhibitors from all corners of India and over
15 countries including China, Japan, Germany and
Italy. The exhibition widened the scope to promote
the foundry industry in Karnataka.
In an effort to promote the foundry industry in Karnataka, the State
Government has decided to set up a ‘Foundry Cluster’ at Dobbspet,
50 kilometres from Bengaluru, over the next six months. The state
has one of the largest deposits of iron ore in the country.
Revealing the State Government’s plan, Murugesh Nirani, Minister
for Industries, Government of Karnataka, said, “Earlier, we had
proposed a Foundry Cluster near Dobbspet, but it did not pick up due
to issues raised by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. We
will address all those problems to revive the project at Dobbspet at the
earliest by taking into consideration the growth prospects of the foundry
industry.”
The foundry cluster is one of the 14 such industry-specific clusters
being developed in Karnataka. “We are in the process of acquiring land
for these clusters. We will ensure that the Foundry Cluster becomes a
reality in the next six months,” the minister added. Nirani also expressed
the government’s commitment towards the growth of Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSME) and to resolve the various problems that
this industry faces.
At the proposed Foundry Cluster, the IIF plans to set up a Centre
for Innovation, including R&D facilities, with training and technology
demonstrations for foundries. The government has agreed to allot 2 acre
of land to IIF under a special plan. This will be the second industrial
estate for foundries in Karnataka, apart from Belgaum.
According to Sundara Murthy, President, IIF, the foundry industry in
the country is growing at the rate of 22 per cent. Automobiles, aerospace
and public infrastructure demand serve as strong growth indicators for
the foundry industry. “India’s share in the global market is approximately
10 per cent of 91.67 million metric tonne. India is the second largest
producer of foundry-based castings, while China is the market leader
with 43 per cent of the total output,” Murthy added.
Karnataka Foundry Cluster Project To Be Revived
DISA, India and Wheelabrator - the
world’s leader in surface preparation
technology and manufacturing - recently
launched two high-tech indigenous machines,
the DISA MATCH 20/24 horizontal flask-less
moulding machine and the MB 500 metal belt
tumb blast machine.
DISA India Ltd Launches
Two New Technologies
Danfoss-IIT Madras Collaboration To Enhance New Technologies in Climate & Energy
Danfoss has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with IIT Madras, India, an education institute with research
expertise in power electronics and power quality solutions. The
collaboration will enhance new technologies in climate & energy.
The research collaboration with IIT Madras will provide
several unique long-term benefits for Danfoss, such as focussed
problem-solving consulting for product improvement, patents enhancing
Danfoss’ intellectual capital, quick and cost-effective access to advances
in technology relevant to the power electronics business and exploring
the possibility of Danfoss engineers joining Masters and PhD programs,
etc. Jørgen M Clausen, Chairman, Danfoss A/S, who signed the MoU
with IIT Madras, said, “A key enabler to realising our vision is building
and leveraging external research collaborations with universities, like IIT
Madras, who are experts in the field.”
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Date Topic Venue
10-11 April 2012 Workshop on Form & Positional Errors and their MeasurementSKF College Campus, SKF India Ltd.,
Chinchwad, Pune
10-11 April 2012Training Programme on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T) in Design
through ManufacturingChennai
11-12 April 2012Workshop on Workholding and Fixturing Techniques for Productivity Improvement on
CNC MachinesTechnology Centre, BIEC, Bangalore
12 April 2012 Seminar on Design and Processing of Injection Moulded Components Gurgaon
12 April 2012 Seminar on Value Engineering and Value Analysis Technology Centre, BIEC, Bangalore
13-14 April 2012Training Programme on Reducing Cycle Time & Machining Cost on CNC Machining
CentresGurgaon
17-18 April 2012 Training Programme on New Product Development on CNC Machining CentresSKF College Campus, SKF India Ltd.,
Chinchwad, Pune
18 April 2012 Workshop on Acceptance and Testing of CNC Machines Gurgaon
20 April 2012 Seminar on Lasers in metal workingSKF College Campus, SKF India Ltd.,
Chinchwad, Pune
20-21 April 2012 Workshop on Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Technology Centre, BIEC, Bangalore
24 April 2012 Seminar on Hydroforming and its applicationsSKF College Campus, SKF India Ltd.,
Chinchwad, Pune
25 April 2012 Workshop on Calibration of CNC Machine Tools Technology Centre, BIEC, Bangalore
26 - 27 April 2012 Seminar on Die & Mould Manufacturing Hotel CAG Pride, Coimbatore
27-28 April 2012 Workshop on Measurement Systems Analysis Gurgaon
IMTMA Training and Workshop Calendar for April 2012
Training Program On
CNC operation for SMEs
To improve the knowledge and
understating of CNC machines,
IMTMA organised a five-day
workshop in Bengaluru to give hands on
training to operate these high-end machines.
The workshop was an added benefit
for participants from small and
mid-sized companies who aim to upgrade their
shop floors.
“Every shop floor today is slowly graduating
from conventional methods to CNC machines.
We had participants who have never worked
on a CNC machines and also those who
wanted to know the ways to optimally use
the machines,” said M Krishnamoorthy,
Director - Training, IMTMA.
Shared his experience, Nagendra Rao, a
workshop participant and proprietor of New
Cast Die Casting Ltd, said, “I took part in the
workshop to understand the functionalities
of CNC machines. I want to set up CNC
machines in my shop floor and this program
would help me choose the right machines to
suit my manufacturing operations.”
Aiming to improve injection mould design practices and standards,
IMTMA organised a ‘Seminar on Design & Processing of Injection
Moulded Components’ in Pune. The seminar focussed on the
technical details and basics of mould design providing case studies to discuss
specific aspects of mould processing, finishing and production. The nature of
the seminar was geared more to benefit aspiring mould design engineers and
managers looking to be guided through mould manufacturing fundamentals
in industrial component production. This seminar emphasised designing
injection moulds for any product, correctly and reliably the first time, thus
avoiding any redesign or concept changes. The key speakers at the seminar
included N V Samant, Smart Consultants; S Raghavan, EUV Tech and
R Kallorath, Digimold.
Seminar To Improve Injection Mould Design Practices Organised
The continuous demand for efficient manufacturing has made it necessary for
high-quality and reliable control systems to be a part of the manufacturing
process. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), also called ‘The
Work Horse’, is a key driver in automation, production and process planning
in the manufacturing industry. A day-long event hosted by IMTMA Bengaluru
discussed the various facets of Industrial Automation. The seminar was
conducted by Anil Purohit, Director, Leonardo Automation (India) Pvt Ltd,
who discussed the various facets of PLC right from the basic concepts to PLC
and Human Machine Interface (HMI) and evaluation of PLC power and
optimum selection.
Empowering Industrial Automation Through PLC Technology
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News, Views & Analysis
Attempting to get closer to
customers, Carl Zeiss opened
its third Tech Centre in
Chennai. This is a technology and
expertise-driven centre catering to
the measurement needs of Indian
industries. The application specialists
in the centre would guide customers
on specific solutions for improving
part and component quality.
The centre offers solutions for
dimensional, form, surface finish
and contour measurements, reverse
engineering, measurement against
CAD data, off-line programming,
designing and building of fixtures,
probes & accessories.
The centre will also offer
scheduled seminars on metrology,
form and position, GD&Ts,
surface roughness and measuring
uncertainty.
Carl Zeiss Sets Up New Tech Centre
The company recently
inaugurated the Indian
headquarters for its
factory automation division.
After more than two decades
of direct engagement with the
Indian market, the company
has come a long way in being
part and parcel of imbibing the
psyche and trends in automation
for the manufacturing
environment in India.
In his inaugral address,
Dr Guenther Kegel, Managing
Director and CEO, said that the
new FA headquarters is a state-
of-the-art facility with a well laid out office, combining testing, conferencing, integrated
ERP and meeting facilities. This would help P+F bring higher quantity and quality
support to the market, leveraging its staff to deliver the best to its customers. He said
he believes that a country the size of India, with its legacy, has its own dynamics and
the decade of engagement with India has been a good learning experience.
Pepperl+Fuchs Opens Factory Automation HQ At Gurgaon
� Dr Guenther Kegel, Managing Director and CEO,
Pepperl+Fuchs Group of Companies inaugurated the new
facility
The Canada-based company has completed a decade
in the field of 3D portable optical measurement
technologies and 3D engineering services. As a
way ahead, Creaform’s quinquennial strategic plan is to
increase its growth rate and strengthen its position as a
major player in the industry of metrology. The company’s
R&D program aims to lead the development and launch
of several new technologies creating innovative, accurate,
reliable and easy to use devices.
Creaform CompletesPratt & Whitney To Enter MRO Segment In India
Gauging the opportunities in
the Maintenance, Repair
And Overhaul (MRO)
segment that India offers, leading
aerospace engine supplier, Pratt &
Whitney, plans to invest over $ 150
million in the next three years to set
up an MRO and an aircraft engine
components facility along with
training centres.
For the proposed MRO unit,
which alone would require an
investment close to $ 100 million,
the company is considering places
like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
The company is already holding
talks with various Indian firms to set
up a joint venture. Apart from India,
the company is also considering a
few other Southeast Asian countries
for setting up the projects.
The presentation of the next edition of the Biennial Spanish Machine Tool Fair
recently took place in Pune. The fair will be held in Bilbao from May 28 to
June 2, 2012. Around 18 Spanish manufacturers of machine tools, accessories,
component parts and tools will take part in the Basque Prime Minister Patxi Lopez’s
trade mission to India.
As part of this mission, the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Machine
Tools, Accessories, Component Parts and Tools, AFM and Advanced Manufacturing
Technologies visited India between March 19 and 23, 2012, with a delegation of 18
companies. The main objective of the association in this trip was to promote the sector
and the BIEMH, the Biennial Machine Tool fair. Over 1,000 firms from 25 countries
have confirmed their attendance.
BIEMH Attracts Buyers In India
News, Views & Analysis
April 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS 33
Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and
measurement technology, has acquired TTL Technologies Pvt
Ltd, for an undisclosed amount. TTL has represented Fluke in
India since 2001 as a master distributor. The new business combines
TTL’s many years of experience in the Indian test and measurement
market, its national distribution network, its renowned customer care,
and accredited calibration labs with Fluke technological innovation,
manufacturing excellence and world-class business processes.
“We are excited to welcome TTL to the Fluke family,” said Peter
Van Den Broek, President – Emerging Markets, Fluke Corporation.
“TTL has been a great partner and now, together we will substantially
increase our overall customer offering. This agreement reinforces our
commitment to our customers in India and positions us for rapid growth
in an important market.” TTL businesses and employees will be integrated
into the Fluke organisation. There are no plans for changes in staffing or
facility locations. “Our top priority is our customers and meeting their
needs,” added Van Den Broek. “Our goal is for the transition to be as
seamless as possible.” “TTL’s acquisition by Fluke is a huge step forward.
We will utilise this new strength to widen and deepen our reach to
customers across India, creating tremendous excitement and growth,”
said Joey Joseph, CEO & Managing Director, TTL Technologies.
Fluke Corporation Acquires TTL Technologies Pvt Ltd
Vikram Solar Ltd Commissions 2 New PV Power Plants In India
A Kolkata-based Indian multinational
and leading solar module manufacturer,
announced the commissioning of two
new power plants – one each in Gujarat and
Rourkela, Orissa. The Gujarat power plant
is a 5-MW facility and the second plant in
Orissa is capable of producing 1 MW power.
The project in Gujarat is sponsored by
Konark Gujarat Pvt Ltd and the plant is
located at Bachchau in Gujarat. The second
power plant in Orissa is sponsored by Molisati
Vinimay Pvt Ltd and located at Ranja village,
Deogargh district. Speaking on the occasion
Gyanesh Chaudhury, Managing Director,
Vikram Solar Ltd, said, “We are pleased to
promote new, clean, cost-effective in-state
electricity generation with the establishment
of two new power plants. We are committed
to protecting and encouraging better use
of natural resources in our country by
implementing better technologies.”
The 15th Seoul International
M a n u f a c t u r i n g
Technology Show 2012
to be hosted at KINTEX, Korea
will raise the curtain from one of
the world’s biggest manufacturing
show. Organised by Korea
Machine Tool Manufacturers’
Association (KOMMA) between
April 17 and 22, 2012, the event
promises to be the best place to
get updated with the industry’s
latest technologies.
To tap the overall
manufacturing industry,
KOMMA this year has upgraded
the event from being just a
‘Machine Tool Show’ and instead becoming a ‘Manufacturing
Technology Show’. With this, the event will spread out to
be twice its original size and will expand its product exhibits
to new categories such as welding machines, CAD/CAM
equipments and machine tools as well. This year’s edition will
provide a new paradigm to the convergence of next generation
intelligent manufacturing
technology and existing main
industries under the catch
phrase, ‘United SIMTOS
Manufacturing, United
Manufacturing Technology
with Machine Tools’
Amid numerous countries
participating in SIMTOS
2012, this year, India will rise
as one of the main countries
in the event and will have a
huge participation from the
Indian machine tools industry
both in terms of exhibitors
and buyers.
Engineering Export
Promotion Council (EEPC) India will organise an Indian
pavilion at SIMTOS 2012 to mark its unprecedented presence
amid its Asian competitors. Along with this, KOMMA has also
invited the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association
(IMTMA) to the event showing the growing importance of
the country.
SIMTOS 2012 To Stage Global Manufacturing Technology
� A survey conducted during SIMTOS 2010, showed that over
63.2 per cent of participants believed that the next edition would be double
the size. SIMTOS- 2012 has met that target
MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - April 201234
News, Views & Analysis
Industry, Academia Partner To Raise The Next Generation Of Indian Engineers
In an effort to bolster the opportunities available to aspiring engineering
students, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, collaborated with
the State University of New York at Binghamton (Binghamton University)
and Anveshak Technology and Knowledge Solutions, and recently hosted the
1st International Conference on ‘Research Trends in Design, Analysis and
Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems’ at VIT, Pune.
The conference provided a platform for the industry and academia to collaborate
on an international level, to discuss research trends & the needs and challenges in the
manufacturing sector. The panel of speakers, comprising of Dr Bala Bharadvaj (MD,
Boeing Research & Technology, India), Prof K Srihari (Distinguished Professor and
Dean, Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at SUNY Binghamton),
Devdutta Chandavarkar (Director at Mercedes-Benz India), Sanjay Sharma (CEO
of MESTECH Services) and Prof Nitin Afzulpurkar (Dean, Engineering and
Technology, Asia Institute of Technology), discussed the ‘Needs and Challenges for
Industry-Academia Collaboration in India’.
The development of skilled engineers sorely requires such efforts, which have
previously been difficult due to Intellectual Property issues, process hurdles and
industry perception of academia as slow and cumbersome. VIT, however, plans to
provide 3-6 month internships, in conjunction with the industry, for students in India
and abroad during their tenure of 4 years at the institute. Students from mechanical,
industrial and production engineering backgrounds were given an excellent overview
of state-of-the-art applied manufacturing and had the chance to network with
industry professionals.
Speaking about the partnership with VIT, Prof Bahgat Sammakia, VP,
Research at Binghamton University, said, “It has become increasingly important for
students to be equipped with diverse skill sets in order to serve the global economy.
Hence, we are pleased to partner with Vishwakarma Institute of Technology in
their endeavour to provide the students with enhanced academic experience and
an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects made available by our industry
partners in US and Europe”
In brief...� AMT (The Association For Manufacturing
Technology) and AMTDA (The American
Machine Tool Distributors’ Association)
have announced a merger that will integrate
their products and services to serve the
members of both associations better.
� Rockwell Automation has purchased the
assets of SoftSwitching Technologies, a
leading provider of industrial power quality
detection and protection systems, located in
Middleton, Wis.
� Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India
(HMSI) will set up a fourth plant in
Narasapur, Bengaluru. The company will
invest ` 800 crore in this unit to raise their
total capacity to nearly 6 million units.
� The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF),
is keen on setting up a one-of-a-kind
foundry innovation centre in Bengaluru.
The centre will be equipped with an R&D
lab, a small foundry to test inputs and raw
material, and a training centre.
� Chennai hosted Automotive Testing Expo
India 2012. The three day long expo had
over 150 exhibitors from across the globe,
including ABS Instruments Pvt Ltd,
ANSYS Software Pvt Ltd, Bruel + Kjaer
– Josts, National Instruments and MOOG
among others. The event exhibited wide
range of technology like test simulation,
NVH analysis, engine / emissions testing,
vehicle dynamics testing etc.
� Honeywell Technology Solutions, the
R&D arm of global technology major,
is setting up a new centre in Bengaluru.
The company has received approval from
the Karnataka government for setting up
the facility which entails an investment of
` 402 crore
� China’s FAW Foundry aims to enter the
automotive casting business in India. “We
want to know the nature of automotive
casting sector in India and want to partner
with a local company in the country,”
said Sun Feng, President, FAW Foundry
Company
China and India together, account for approximately 50 per cent of foundry
castings made globally and they plan to maintain this position over their
competitors through rapid expansion and enhanced production over the
next three years. Their combined production of castings is expected to reach 65
million metric tonne by 2015. At the second Asian Foundry Forum (AFF), hosted
during the 60th Indian Foundry Congress (IFC), the representatives of the foundry
industries from China, India, Japan, Taiwan and Mongolia, deliberated extensively
on enhancing production of castings through sustainable technology.
“China intends to increase production of castings to 50 million metric tonne by
2015 from the existing 35 million metric tonne. Similarly, India plans to enhance
production of castings from 9 million metric tonne to 15 million metric tonne
by 2015. Asia will continue to dominate the world foundry industry,” said B N
Krishna Samaraj, Chairman, Organising Committee, and 2nd AFF.
The key objectives of the AFF are to consolidate Asian foundries by improving
competitiveness and promoting sustainable development through cooperation along
with platforms for idea exchange.
China-India Plan To Maintain Dominance Over Global Foundry Castings
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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONTool and Mould Making
Extensive analyses of
production routines form the
basis for discovering potential
enhancements and laying the
basis for creating further
production and machine designs. The
method applied is broken down into :
� Analyzing the process chain
in order to indentify all of the
interrelationships and dependencies
� Derivation of potential for
o p t i m i z a t i o n i n c l u d i n g
documentation of effects
� Coming up with new ideas for
mechanical production including
upstream and downstream steps in
the process
� Rough and detailed planning of
technological processes and
� Dimensioning processing machines
Optimisation of Machining TimeIt is not only necessary to apply the
effects of state if the art technology
and the potential of cutting materials
to downsize production times in metal
cutting production. It is also necessary
to analyse and enhance the current
production process. We can discover
time reverses by enhancing technology,
engineering and organization.
The points of concentration in
relation to the analyses are:
� Analyzing the technological routines
in mechanical production
� Evaluating and enhancing specific
stages of production in terms of
the options of reduced main and
secondary processing times and
� Reduction in machine loading times
Machine Analysis There is a heated debate going on
these days on the potential for boosting
productivity and accuracy in tool and
mould making. The entire manufacturing
process is dominated by the cost and time
needed for mechanical machining due to
the major proportion for free forming
geometries and predominant small scale
and job lot production. Beyond this, the
accuracy of production defines the effort
required for working.
Furthermore, finishing is extremely
important both because of the great
amount of time it requires and as a
basis for subsequent breaking in and
Tool and mould making emerge at the crossroads of burgeoning product diversity and simultaneously plummeting product cycle times. Reducing throughput times is highest on the order of priorities while simultaneously driving down manufacturing expenditures is only possible by redesigning the entire process chain.
Creating Cost-Effective andTime-Saving Environment
MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - April 201240
adjustment work. Since the machining
velocities to be achieved with the
performance of the cutting material
used are limited, the greatest potential
is to be found in enhancing the
dynamic properties of the processing
machines. And indeed, aligning CAM
tolerances, NC control tolerances and
dynamic NC control settings can
save as much as 20 per cent in time
without even changing the machining
strategy. Of course, this requires a
holistic analysis of machining process
and adapting the parameters in the
process to the machining job.
That means we can make
statements on the working precisions
of tool machines under various process
and environmental conditions based
upon a comprehensive analysis of the
impact of faults along the mechanical
machining process chain. They offer
users and tool machine manufacturers
the point of departures for improvements
in producing tools or designing machine
elements.
5- Axis Machining The amount of machining effort and time
required for manufacturing free form
surfaces in tool manufacture is very high
so that it is necessary to find alternatives
to conventional 3 axis milling machining
for fast and economical tool production.
Using efficient 5-axis chip removal
technologies enables us to substantially
scale back machining time. For example,
we can measurably reduce the aspect
ratio of tools when machining cavities
and similar topological shaping, thus
guaranteeing reliable process production
conditions. On the other hand using 5
axis machining strategies for planning
and pre finishing machining makes it
possible to substitute ball headed milling
tools with more efficient torus milling
tools.
The major characteristic of surfaces
made by 5 axis machining is slight
values for scallop-height and roughness
because the machining tool is excellently
aligned to the work piece surface. This is
the reason why reworking effort can be
reduced to the minimum while boosting
the tool’s contact width and substantially
driving down the machine time.
There are major demands made of the
machine equipment used especially with
5 axis machining of tool components
made of cast iron and steel materials.
And the oscillating axes of machining
centres need a very high level of retention
moments in position regulated operation
especially with roughing down and
pre-finishing operations. Adapting the
machining strategies, to the machine’s
specific characteristics enables us to
achieve major benefits.
Milling Thermally Sprayed Hard MetalUsing hard metal in tool and mould
making frequently appears to be
uneconomical due to the high level of
material and machining cost. Previous
options have not offered any form
of efficient or economic hard metal
machining with complex contour
geometries.
State of the art production techniques
such as high velocity oxy fuel (HVOF)
enable us to apply the hard metal
material onto highly stressed tool zones
which makes it possible to measurably
improve protection against wear and
tear. These layers have hardnesses
in excess of 1,000 HV, giving them
approximately the same properties as
sintered hard metals, although they
require a final finishing in spite of a
high level of dimensional accuracy.
A new and even highly
economical machining option is
milling thermally sprayed hard
metals where setting up the process
and selecting tools in alignment
with the technique make it possible
to measurably boost economy
and flexibility. We were able to
document a 60 per cent reduction in
cost for hard metal machining with
geometrically intricate contours
in comparison to conventional
techniques (such as contour
grinding or electrical discharge
machining (EDM). Finally, milling
of hard metal with super hard
cutting materials not only generates
a virtually damage free edge zone, but
also excellent surface qualities.
Rough DrillingThe production of deep cavities in
mould making involves a very high level
of machining and expenditure in terms
of time. In order to cope with the need
for rapid tool production, alternatives
to conventional milling need to be
considered here too.
Making use of rough drilling
means that the rough machining can
be optimised to a considerable extent.
The process is based on machining
operations acting exclusively in the
direction of the axis of the spindle, the
use of optimised tool as well as a high
level of productivity due to an extended
radial machining distance.
The advantages of machining
strategy are:
� Reduction of machining time by
up to 30 per cent by comparison to
conventional processes.
� Boosting the rate of metal removal.
� Reducing the radial machining
forces.
� Reduction in the rise of component
temperature as a result of targeted
chip discharge.
� Increase in process reliability.
Courtesy: Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and
Forming Technology IWU
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Time saved by using high-performancetools: approx. 10%
Milling
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Organisation
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Tool and Mould Making
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IN CONVERSATION WITHVolker Nesenhöner
Q Industry TransitionsOver the last decade, the machine
tools industry has grown tremendously.
The CAD/CAM industry, especially,
has shifted gears to make simulating
software, which can now produce parts in
a more productive and competitive way.
The industry too, has diversified into
various segments like aerospace, moulds
and dies, automotive machinery, etc. The
improvements have also aided in reducing
time cycles. With technology, we can
now produce parts which were considered
impossible to produce 15 years ago.
Indigenous Market OverviewThe Indian market is not very
different from the global market.
Indigenous companies today are not
just producing for the Indian industry,
but also for the global market. With
this growth, the Indian market needs
to provide solutions—high in quality,
at competitive prices and with on-
time delivery. While the markets
in Europe, the US and Japan are
slightly saturated, the Indian market
is booming.
A decade ago, the situation of
the Indian industry was different.
The industry has achieved this level
because of its adaptability to the global
markets and standards. There are some
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… is what Volker Nesenhöner, CEO, OPEN MIND Technologies AG, feels as technology advancements have made the world a global network. Talking to Debarati Basu, he delved on the changing dynamics of the European markets and the transition of simulation technology over the years.
High technology, visionary strategies & motivated personnel—ingredients for sure success…
Volker Nesenhöner
April 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS 43
discrepancies, but this segment will
certainly grow to a level where it will
be at par with global standards.
India has a few advantages over
other markets. Unlike the Japanese
or Chinese markets, it is easy to
communicate with the Indian industry.
However, there are a couple of things
that need to be improved. Precious time
is lost in commutation owing to poor
infrastructure. However, despite the
odds faced, I am impressed to see the
way some companies function. This is
just the tip of the iceberg; India is on
the right path to become a great player.
India’s StrengthsIndia, China and Russia are the booming
markets and each market is different from
the other. However, India has already
entered a niche sector—the aerospace
segment. The aerospace market today
is booming and the commercial air-
travel sector has witnessed huge growth.
Every major aviation giant has forayed
into the Indian market. History is proof
that it takes time to establish a successful
industry segment in any nation. India
is a huge country and growth in this
segment might take a decade or two, but
all it needs is highly motivated skilled
personnel, a stabilised economy and the
right political environment. We believe
in the strength of the Indian market
and that is the precise reason why we
decided to enter this industry.
Euro Crisis There is a wrong notion about European
businesses. Everyone is talking about
Greece and Portugal. However, compared
to the big businesses in Europe, this is
quite insignificant. Greece is a very tiny
part of the entire European business.
The European market is slightly
unstable due to high labour costs and
saturated markets. On the other hand,
India and China have established a huge
consumer market and this is the reason
why many European companies are
moving to Asian countries. The focus is
not to simply get parts assembled, but to
customise technology to suit the needs
of the market.
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What defines the growth of a company? High technology, with a good strategy and vision coupled with a motivated group
of personnel, are the ingredients for sure success. It is very important to have a
clear vision and know the direction. As a CEO, I need to look after my employees
and provide them with an environment that keeps them motivated, well trained
and interested in the work they do, so that they can make value additions.
Employees define 50 per cent of the company’s success.
Also, it is important to be focussed and clear about what you want to achieve.
Since the beginning, we have only focussed on milling processes. We have many
competitors who are into several things at the same time. But we prefer to
concentrate on one area, explore its dimensions and excel in it.
What it takes to get the right employee on board? I look for the right behaviour and attitude in my employees. We are an international
company and so, we have to think globally. It is very important that the character
fits in our culture. Skills and experience obviously follow suit. But more than that,
it is important that my employee knows the market. Selling a product is just one
part of the job. They should also understand the process and speak the language
of the customer.
What does it take to know the market?I travel to various places to understand the market culture and the work. Feeling
the pulse of the shop floor and understanding the problems first hand are highly
beneficial. Everything cannot be positive and we would want to see both the
aspects of the function to understand the things which would make the process
better.
Message for budding entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs today, need to understand the market, its customers and the
different cultures, because several companies which are providing solutions only
to the local markets today might become global players tomorrow. A lot of
companies have failed because they could not understand the culture and its
different mentalities. You have to provide solutions for a small world and if you
want to be successful, you always have to be a step ahead of others.
Forecast for CAD/CAM We foresee a consolidation in the CAM
industry. Today, there are around 40-50
companies producing CAM solutions
worldwide. However, I believe that in
the next five years, there will be less
than 10 global players. Most companies
will either merge or disappear. The
same trend was followed by the CAD
industry two decades back, and the
same is predicted for the CAM industry
as well. To survive in this race, there
needs to be a unique strategy. Our plan
in the next five years is to double our
revenue and market share. In terms
of the world ranking of all CAM
companies, we currently stand seventh;
while among independent companies,
we rank fourth—we will try to bag the
second slot in the next five years. We
have updated our technology to suit
modern needs. We have always been a
trend-setter in introducing technology;
and the market looks up to us as a
company which is at least five years
ahead of its time. This is our advantage.
We try to understand the industry
needs, demands and changes that it
will undergo over the next two years.
The market today demands complete
solutions having a consolidated CAM
environment with better functionality
and easy user interface.
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50 Die & Mould India 2012 Moulding Exuberant Opportunities
52 Reducing Import Dependence Enhancing Made In India Prowess
62 New Avenues Finding Opportunities Beyond The Conventional
64 Seamless Integration Transitioning Mould To Perfection
74 Technology Trends Die & Mould Technology: Innovations For Expansion
76 Micro Moulding Moulding Miniatures
78 Additive Manufacturing Additions In Manufacturing
90 Tool Selection Tooling Solutions For Machining Optimisation
DIE & MOULD
SPECIAL FOCUS
SPECIAL FOCUSDie & Mould India 2012
MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - April 201250
The booming Indian
economy has resulted in
large amount of investments
to provide for the ever-
increas ing consumer
demand and the required infrastructure.
In particular, the automotive industry
and its suppliers, construction,
home electronics and white goods
industries as well as the steel production
industry have benefitted from this
positive trend.
Riding on the back of this strong
momentum, the country’s die mould
industry is gearing up to meet the rising
demand. In recent years the industry
has found many new customers such as
plastic products, energy, medical, auto
ancillary, consumer durables, etc.
The 8th Biennial - Die & Mould
India International Exhibition is
scheduled at Bombay Exhibition
Centre, Goregaon Mumbai from April
19-22, 2012. The exhibition provides
an ideal opportunity for the dies and
moulds industry to upgrade its know
how and keep pace with the latest
developments in this segment. It also
provides unique opportunity for the
dies and moulds & the entire tooling
related industry to witness the latest
technologies in this niche sector.
Hallmark of SuccessOrganised by Tool & Gauge
Manufacturers Association of India
(TAGMA), the 1st edition of the
exhibition was held in Mumbai in the
year 1998. Since then the event has today
steadily grown to become the largest
‘Die Mould Exhibition’ spread over an
area of 20,000 sq mts with international
participation from over 25 countries.
The 2010 edition of Die & Mould India
witnessed a total of 25,400 visitors and the
categories of interest were 34 per cent, 35
per cent and 20 per cent for the machine
tools, dies & moulds and total tooling
industries, respectively. The event has
become the one stop platform for die &
mould manufacturers. It has become the
place to meet prospective customer and
showcase the latest technology. Being
the biggest die mould focused event, the
With fast-paced changes taking place in the manufacturing sector, the need for die mould cannot be undermined. As India is catching up on the adoption of the latest technology solutions, manufacturing will soon witness a dramatic change in the way it is being operated currently. Aimed at offering a platform to meet perspective buyers and increase the know-how within the industry, Die & Mould India 2012 is all set to provide a fertile ground for GenX manufacturing. Nishant Kashyap reports...
MOULDing Exuberant Opportunities
Exhibitors Profile
� Dies & moulds manufacturers, press tools
� Mould base & standard parts
� Hot runner system
� Tool Steel
� CAD/CAM system related to Dies & Moulds
� Die spotting
� Rapid prototyping & modeling
� Moulding machine/ die casting machine
� Accessories for machine tools
P N Surendranath, Executive Director, TAGMA
This edition of die & mould India will expose Indian tool rooms and solutions providers to the latest innovations and trends, which will help manufacturers keep pace with higher growth rates in the manufacturing sector. Tool rooms today, are under tremendous pressure from shrinking budgets and production cycle times. The solution lies in concerted team effort of software technologists, tool-cutting engineers and machinery manufacturers.
Visitors Profile
� Machine tools
� Dies & moulds
� Total tooling
� Measuring instruments & gauges
� Mechanical engineering
� Sheetmetal products
� Auto ancillary
� Automation provide
� Plastics
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What Exhibitors Say…
Vinod M Sutariya, Head-Marketing, Indo-German Tool Room – Ahmedabad
This edition of die & mould India will expose Indian tool rooms and solutions providers to the latest innovations and trends, which will help manufacturers keep pace with higher growth rates in the manufacturing sector. Tool rooms today, are under tremendous pressure from shrinking budgets and production cycle times. The solution lies in concerted team effort of software technologists, tool-cutting engineers and machinery manufacturers.
Joseph Killukan, Managing Director, Jergens India Pvt Ltd
We are participating in die & mould India as it will offer us the opportunity to connect with machine-tool manufacturers and metal and plastics tooling manufacturers on a single platform. At the exhibition, we will be showcasing our die-mould clamps, workholding products, specialty fasteners, swivel hoist rings to prospective customers and users.
Sambit Pradhan, Manager - Business Developement-Asia Pacific, Geometric Ltd
Die Mould India 2012 plays a vital role in drawing
attention of global investors towards Indian die
and mould industry. It helps us reach prospective
customers and showcase our capablities. This year
we will be showcasing design and manufacturing
automation technologies for the die and mould
industry as well as technologies like VoluMill
for high speed roughing and ElectrodeWorks for
electrode extraction that will help us focus on the
potential audience. During the event, we have
planned for series of CAMWorks and DFMPro
product demonstrations to suit the target buyers
requirements. Initial communication for this has
been sent via mailers to the prospective buyers.
exhibition leaves no stone unturned in
consistently meeting the expectations
of both exhibitors and visitors alike.
The event enables manufacturers and
traders from India and other countries
to showcase their products and services,
thereby gaining brand recognition
& additional customers. Also, many
visitors to these exhibitions, have gained
appropriate knowledge and solutions to
meet their specific requirements.
Concurrent EventThe event has always been a highly
focused B2B event and this year will
be no exception in offering a complete
range of die mould related technologies
such as die/mould polishing machines,
injection moulding, hot runner system,
press tool and latest automation
and measuring technologies. Many
international and national exhibitors
will present modern technology
and solutions, helping industry
professionals connect, network, update
their knowledge and explore business
prospects with the market leaders. As
demonstrated during the last seven
editions, Die & Mould India 2012
has all the prerequisites – participants
and visitors who mean business,
excellent infrastructure, organiser with
a repute etc – to make it a thumping
success even this year.
SPECIAL FOCUSReducing Import Dependence
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The die casting and moulding
industry invariably forms the
mother of all manufacturing
processes. A firm foundation
in place is what ensures the
automatic progression of the industry
towards quality and reliability. However,
the Indian industry is largely dependent
on neighbouring nations for imports
related to this segment.
Judging by the statistics, the Indian
industry projects a high growth rate
in manufacturing segments; this will
automatically create immense growth
requirements in the die and mould
sector. “The Automotive Component
Manufacturers Association of India
(ACMA) has alone projected a growth
of 40 per cent year on year and the
main constraint for them is the supply
for castings from India. We have the
capability and the technology, but we
do not have the required infrastructure,”
said Dr Sundara Murthy, President –
Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF).
India today, is the second largest
in casting production around the globe
with 9.05 million tonnes of casting
produced annually. The country comes
second only to China which has over
40 million tonnes of casting annually.
Keeping pace with the production, IIF
projects a growth of 15 million tonnes by
2015 and 24 million tonnes by 2020.
“Export of foundry machinery to
India in 2011 was worth € 85 million
from Germany, China, Italy, Korea
and Japan. The steel melting unit has
a total export to India worth € 300
million. The dependence has not just
been on China and Taiwan, but also
on European countries,” reveals Rajesh
Nath, Managing Director – German
Engineering Federation (VDMA).
There are several reasons for the
strong dependence on imports in
this segment; however, the changing
requirements leading to growth of
this industry clearly indicate that the
Indian mould makers need to strengthen
their prowess.
The progression in the industry dynamics and technological upgradation has hiked the graph of quality parameters. However, when it comes to the core of all manufacturing procedures, the mould and dies industry in India is still crushed under the dependence of imports. Is it just the cost factor which the industry is trying to evade or has this dependence moulded the entire attitude of industrial growth? Debarati Basu talks to industry experts to find out ways in which the country can become self dependent.
EnhancingProwessMADE IN
Reducing Import Dependence
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Cost EfficienciesReducing costs is the major prerogative
of every manufacturer today. However,
bringing down the cost has its own
repercussions, especially on maintaining
the same level of quality. Importing has
instead become the most viable option
for manufacturers to maintain quality
with lower investment.
“Better quality moulds require
investment to obtain right expertise and
personnel, right from designing to the
mould assembly. As an alternative, the
industry finds it easier to import the
mould which will evade the investment
on upgrading the infrastructure. The
perception however is now changing
because the production volume for
internal consumption is increasing,”
explains Kaushik Bhattacharjee, Country
General Manager – AgieCharmilles
(South East Asia)
Techno Tussles This segment of the industry has always
been dominated by manual operations.
According to Viraj Naidu, Managing
Director – DISA India, out of the 5,000
foundries in India, only 100 use high end
automated solutions. “Around 4,000
foundries depend on manual operations
with very low productivity and of the
1,000 which are considering automation;
only about 100 are using high end
technologies. Even with this disparity,
India ranks second largest globally. This
highlights the tremendous opportunities
of growth in the industry. Imports only
add to the cost. The general expectation
is that, India in the next five years will
see similar type of growth that China
has experienced over the last ten years.
This cannot be achieved manually. We
have to upgrade ourselves to automated
systems and the casting industry requires
a lot of assistance,” reflects Naidu.
With the growing competition, the
industry now needs to make a quantum
shift to automate its operations and
increase production. “We are still 1/5th
of China in terms of casting production;
and India today has to double its
capacity to meet the demand, but at the
same time we have to be cost effective.
The domestic technologies available
today are all out date and if we continue
buying casts and machines from Europe,
it would only add to the manufacturing
costs,” points out Manish Kothari,
Managing Director – Rhino Machines.
Manning Skill Set Acquiring high-end machines is not the
solution to the issue. Strengthening the
production base has to be complimented
with acquiring the skill set and adequate
know-how of the technology along with
the high-precision machines.
This segment of the industry is
dominated by the small and mid-sized
industries, which makes it labour centric.
As the industry pitches to step up to the
podium of technological advancements
to be at par with the international
demand, the know-how of the industry
also need to be in sync. The industry
needs to evolve from its conventional
methods and adapt to the new mould
making and casting technologies which
is ruling the industry.
Supporting the SMEs Being dominated by the small and the
medium scale companies, the entire
equation rolls back to the cost factor.
Heavy investments do not come to
the smaller companies by choice,
but more as an obligation. To boost
the overall production capacity
of the country and compete with
the global production, the weaker
links of the industry need to
be strengthened. These can
be strengthened not just by
adequate government aid, but also
with the assistance from the industry
itself. “The institute is coming up
with several courses ranging from ITI
module to a degree course. We are
developing clusters all across the country
to impart skill sets. The industry today
needs to innovate and grow,” explains
Dr Murthy.
A collective and focussed effort
needs to be applied to empower the
mould makers and the industry as a
whole to reduce the dependence on
imports. This can be made possible only
if this segment is given central position
around which the foundation of the
entire industry growth is entrusted on.
Strengthening this foundation will only
ensure a strong presence of all the other
industries in the global arena.
Dr Sundara Murthy, President – Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF)
Why should we import when we have the capability and the technology? All we need is proper infrastructure. Innovation is the only way for any quantum development.
Viraj Naidu, Managing Director – DISA India
The Chinese and Indian way of working is different. China invests in capacity first and then the business follows. This is more adventurous, but is possible because of low currency cost. Indian industry follows an incremental or gradual growth approach and expands as business flows in. This industry needs a quantum jump.
Kaushik Bhattacharjee, Country General Manager – AgieCharmilles (South East Asia)
Quality is not to be compromised for cost. Cost competitiveness should come from efficient management of manufacturing process and right management of resources. Industry can grow only when generating the right quality becomes a norm. This should be backed by the right resources & right ROI.
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SPECIAL FOCUSNew Avenues
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Die and mould is
ubiquitously found in every
segment. How well these
segments are explored
is what defines growth
prospects. Even as the Indian industry
has comfortably proved its mettle in
the automotive industry, it is time that
the industry climbs the ladder to find
of new terrains where die and mould
industry can grow.
“Out of the 90 million tonnes casting
produced worldwide, about 1/3rd of it
goes into the automotive industry. In
India it is slightly higher as the growth
that this industry has encountered
over the recent years has been huge.
However, keeping pace with the growth
of the automotive industry is something
which the Indian foundry industry has
not been able to do primarily because
of slower rate of mechanisation trends.
This brings in immense opportunity
of growth for this segment alone,” said
Viraj Naidu, Managing Director, DISA
India Limited.
However, here are to list some of the
new avenues where the Indian die and
mould industry can expect to find growth
opportunities over the next decade.
Railways While 45 per cent of the casting
production is consumed by the
automotive industry, railway would
form the second largest segment. The
ever expanding railway network in India
offers a cauldron of growth opportunity
for the industry. While manufacturing
of railway tracks and coaches which will
rise tremendously, the railways division
is working towards lowering the weight
of the coaches. “Railways have been
the lifeline of the country and with
the increase in the passengers, there
is also a lot of emphasis on the cargo
transportation. There is a vigorous
attempt to make the railway coaches
lighter in weight so that it can carry
heavier load maintaining the balance at
the same time,” said S K Sharma, Addl
Member Mechanical (PU), Railway
Board, Ministry of Railways. This
had led to experimentation with new
low weight –high strength materials
and die and mould makers of railway
coaches has to meet up with new set of
challenges in moulding such materials.
From malleable iron to cast iron to the
use of ductile iron, the variety in the
new types of material is ever changing.
Along with this the rail flaw
detection instrumentation and probing
devices would also emerge as an
important segment to curtail the
derailment possibilities, ensuring the
balance between low coach weight and
high load carrying possibility.
Infrastructure and Construction EquipmentUrbanisation has brought in a high rate
of development in infrastructure and
construction segment. The government
of India plans to incorporate additional
investments over the next few years
in upgrading and modernising the
country’s infrastructure. For the die and
mould industry, equipments required
for road constructions and other
heavy engineering machineries will be
of prime importance. Requirements
for machineries with new designs,
multipurpose utility with high strength
will be the need of the hour. As more
number of Indian players are slowly
entering this segment, castings for the
engines of the construction equipments
will be more crucial both in terms of
quantity and heavy duty reliability.
Currently, the Indian companies face
abundant competition from global
players and the Indian companies
are working towards bringing out
construction equipments with new
features like Dozer Shovels, Dumpers,
loaders, compactors etc.
Progression is the key to growth. The automotive industry, for decades has governed the growth graph of the Indian manufacturing industry. But it is time now that the industry spreads its wings and tests new terrains. For the die and mould industry, the growth of new segments in the industry has come up with altogether a different set of challenges which this industry needs to conquer. Debarati Basu explores the ebbs of opportunity that awaits this industry segment.
BEYOND THE CONVENTIONALFINDING OPPORTUNITIES
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Municipal CastingWhile the industry eyes at the bigger
chucks of development and investment,
smaller and unconventional segments
of the industry also lays out a lot of
scope for growth. Odd enough, but
the developments in the municipal
constructions has always been ignored.
“A manhole cover is a huge industry in
itself but has always gone unnoticed.
In a city’s drainage system, every half
a kilometer needs an access. Multiply
that with the length and width of the
country and it would show how huge this
industry is. It is technically a very simple
casting. These covers are made manually
and also do not need high end finishing
accuracy. In India many casting suppliers
are exporting these manhole castings.
Since it is so simple a work, the mature
markets do not want to take it up and the
production instead comes to the emerging
markets like India and China. With the
urbanisation, the volumes have grown
and it is no longer feasible to depend
on manual operations. The Howrah
belt of West Bengal specialises in this
casting with around 500 foundries is this
particular business,” explains Naidu.
This segment calls for an organised
set up and high level of automation for
more business to flow in.
FMCG and Electronics Industry This is by far the fastest growing segment
in the world today. With a rampant growth
in the utility of electronic gadgets like
mobile phone, laptops and innumerable
new designs in the consumer durable
products like television, refrigerator,
washing machines etc, the scope of
growth for the mould and dies industry
is immense. However, experts in the
industry feel that India is too late to enter
the race. With the fast paced change that
the FMCG and electronic device industry
is caught up with, the Indian industry is
far from making a mark of its own in
this industry. But, that is no reason why
the industry should stop their attempt to
enter this market in a big way. Assessing
the market potential, the die and mould
industry can bank on the opportunity
especially in the small mould parts. This
is a segment which is still in its infancy in
this segment and plastic moulded parts for
electronic gadgets, is an area which can be
explored and excelled in by the industry.
Aerospace and Medical Equipment The aviation sector has brought India to
the center stage of global market. While
the country has entered this industry at
the right time displaying the right attitude
needed to be a potential player in this
segment, this is the time when the ancillary
industry segments can grab the opportunity
and grow in their respective fields. Die
and mould being one among them. With
every major global OEM entering the
Indian market with joint ventures, this
is the time of knowledge sharing. The
need for high precision and accuracy in
moulds and die casting will change the
dynamics of the industry. Adopting new
technology in the process will only add
on to the value that this industry offers to
the globe. This segment will demand for
aero parts and components which are both
large and small and requires high accuracy.
Moulding new materials in itself will bring
in challenges and providing high finishing
accuracies and intricacies will be what the
mould makers needs to excel in.
The field of medical equipment
manufacturing is yet another field
which has yet not progressed much
in the Indian domain yet it offers an
important role for the Mould and dies
industry. With a handful of Indian
companies now entering this industry,
this would open up new domains for the
mould and die industry in the making of
surgical machines and equipments and
transplant parts.
Textile and Agriculture Machinery These are two industries which has for
long gone unnoticed of automation.
The agriculture centric country and the
textile pockets still traditionally in a large
way prefer to have manual operations.
However, the trend is now changing and
with the growing demand for volume
most farmers and textile merchants
are making way for the automated
operations. “The rate of mechanisation
in these fields is very low in India.
But with the importance given to the
agriculture industry, the mechanisation
is increasing and this will give a boost
to the industry,” said Rajesh Nath,
Managing Director, VDMA, German
Engineering Federation.
Pumps /Valves and House Construction Equipment A huge amount of casting is required in
this particular segment right from taps
and the water piping in a building to
pumps and valves required in various
sector segments. This industry too needs
to emerge from the manual mode of
operation to automation.
Apart from these, the rise in the
demand for earth moving equipments,
trucks and tractors also have opened up
potential avenues for the growth for this
industry. Now, it only depends on the
how much the Indian die and mould
industry can bank on.
Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA, German Engineering Federation.
Manual operations have its limitation. The level of automation in India is low but there will be a strong boost in future as automation application is spread across industrial areas. Better quality equipment is cost effective when we look at its value.
Kaushik Bhattacharjee, Country General Manager, AgieCharmilles (South East Asia) Pte Ltd.
India has not looked into FMCG and consumer durable industry seriously and now it is an oversaturated industry and we cannot do much in terms of great innovation in this segment now to become the world leader. The industry moved to China because they are now the experts in terms of volume and mass production. Our infrastructure never encouraged such mass production.
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The level of competition both
at the domestic and the
international market has
reached a threshold which
involves an entirely different
set of challenges. In such a situation, is
it enough to take a risk and plug into
untested terrains? Should the industry
instead be conscious in its investment
activities and take measured steps
ahead? What are the things which need
to be upgraded in developing India so as
to integrate it into the global industrial
evolution? These are some of the
questions which the industry ponders
upon today, as it finds itself caught in
the midst of age-old methods followed
traditionally and the sudden surge
in technological advancements being
incorporated universally.
Discussed below is a list of the do’s
and don’ts for the Indian industry as it
transitions to the next level:
Change in AttitudeThis is probably the first step in the
entire process of progression. The
industry needs to change its basic attitude
towards change itself. The industry
needs to assess itself in a new light in
comparison to the changes which are
happening worldwide. With the rate at
which the global industry is progressing
in terms of technology, investment and
industrial know-how, it is too late for
the Indian industry to continue with the
‘chalta hai’ (it’s okay) attitude. The global
market only wants perfection with not a
micron out of place. Hence, the country
needs to strive to enter that league of
manufacturing capability.
“New technology is the need. We
can no longer do it the conventional
way, and more Indian companies are
inculcating this trend fast. This has
resulted in an increase in the skill and
knowledge in the industry to operate
these machines,” explains Viraj Naidu,
Managing Director – DISA India
Create a NicheIn an age of tough competition, the
Indian industry needs to define its
own identity and carve its own niche.
If Europe today stands for precision,
Japan for innovation and China for
its mass production, where should
India create its domain? We can no
longer only be identified as low-cost
outsourcing destination for global
OEMs. Getting into a niche market
or domain probably may not be a
feasible option in terms of return on
investment. But the industry needs to
look beyond the horizon and calculate
the value in it, which would pay back
in the longer run.
“India is well advised to stay
on its path of domestic growth and
prosperity rather than try to excel
Simply identifying potential business is not where the challenges end; the industry needs to go through a quantum transition in order to seamlessly incorporate new manufacturing nuances. Debarati Basu tries to find out the missing links in the industry’s growth and ways in which these gaps can be plugged so that the conventional industry can easily evolve to the next level of manufacturing operations.
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everywhere. Focus on your core areas,
make them strong and be independent
of fluctuations worldwide,” reflects
Christian Kleeberg, Managing Director
– MAGMA Engineering Asia Pacific
PTE Ltd.
Generate VolumeTo justify the investment, it is
invariably important to generate
the volumes. Most investment and
expansion plans fail because of the
lack of initial demand in the market.
However, by the time the volumes rise,
India will find itself lagging behind
the others in the race. The industry
needs to confront the reality and dare
to plug into new terrains and create
the need and expand the market.
Change in Buyer Attitude High-end manufacturing, investment
in latest technology, and precision in
production, all goes down the drains as
soon as the buyer demands reduction
in the cost of the final product.
The main prerogative of every buyer
today is to cut down on cost. Given
the competition, every business
house would bag the contract by
lowering the cost of the product but
this eventually trickles down to cost
cutting in the manufacturing process
compromising quality. This brings the
industry back to square one—that is
ensuring quality.
Change in Work Culture It is difficult to change habits. The
conventional work culture has seeped
in too deep and for too long for it
to change. But the world has moved
on. The global market, along with
quality demands on time delivery and
professionalism in approach. With
upgradation in technology, it is now
imperative to upgrade the working
environment that we provide. “Indian
foundries do not mind having 15 per
cent rejection but they avoid adopting
better technology which can drastically
bring down the rejection levels. They
are satisfied if one machine is able to
meet the current demand instead of
investing in a technology which can
double the production. The issue here
is also with the lack of human resource,
training the available resource and then
retaining them,” points out Kleeberg.
Do Your HomeworkWith so much variety in products in
offer and new demands being generated
by the market continuously, the avenues
for investment in the industry have also
opened up. It is now upto the industry to
assess the demand trends and emerging
opportunities in the market. The onus
lies on the intensity of homework done,
along with assessing the return on the
investments. Avenues are many, but
selection of the right path and excelling
in it makes all the difference.
Research Initiatives The area where the Indian industry lacks
is its inclination towards research. With
some of the premier technical institutes
generating waves in the global circuit,
the domestic market fails to benefit out
of it. There is a dire need to encourage
research initiatives in the industry
and excel in generating innovative
designs and technologies instead of
manufacturing prototypes.
Grow and Let Grow The Indian industry is a blend of
larger OEMs and small and mid-sized
companies. Each category has its own
forte of expertise. But today, each
segment of the industry has its own path
of functioning. What the market instead
needs is amalgamation of strengths and
expertise from every sector and grow as
one industry.
Sense of Competition In an age of cut throat global
competition, every country, no matter
how big or small, has an outward
outlook. Every country has grown big
by creating a global image for itself. The
Indian industry too should strive to put
the ‘Made in India’ brand on the global
map. It is not just the Tata’s or the
Mahindra’s, but the ‘Brand India’ which
the global industry should acknowledge
and accept with reverence.
This is just the beginning.
With time, the Indian industry
would itself grow out of its groove
to amalgamate into the global way of
operation and functioning. The only
prerogative is that the time taken should
not be a bit too long.
S Subbarayan, Deputy General Manager (Die Mould), Makino India.
Market is the driving force. You can get technology when you have volumes to justify it and you have volumes when you have the capability. It is a vicious circle.
Dr Sundara Murthy, President, Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF).
The industry has not yet considered investment in the niche market. Magnesium, aluminum and lithium alloys have tremendous opportunity which we have not yet explored. We have to enter these niche areas, explore and innovate.
Christian Kleeberg, Managing Director – MAGMA Engineering Asia Pacific.
You have everything in this country for it to grow. But despite very strong receptiveness of the Indian industry, the willing to adapt the best technology is very low here. People talk about improvement but they do not improve. Cost is not the factor hindering technological advancements, and whoever says so has not done a professional ROI or cost-benefit calculation.
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SPECIAL FOCUSTechnology Trends
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The manufacturing
industry in India is
primed to grow by
more than 15 per
cent in 2012. For the
die and mould sector, an industry
fundamental to manufacturing,
this growth comes at a crucial
time. Approximately 70 per
cent of demand is met through
imports in a rapidly slowing global
economy, despite the Indian
manufacturing sector rising when it
was expected to slide. Government
policies are attempting to bolster
manufacturing to 25 per cent of
GDP by 2025 through initiatives
such as technology funds, training
centers, subsidies and policies
regarding joint ventures with
foreign manufacturers. Such
collaborations are being encouraged
to bridge the gap in technology
and manufacturing practices, all at
a time when indigenous demand
is expected to climb by 40 per
cent. There is a relative shortage
of capacity, innovation, in-house
development and technical talent
in Indian manufacturing companies
who are increasingly dependent on
foreign machining centres and rely
heavily on high-tech component
imports. Domestic manufacturing
has a market share of just 33 per
cent at present. In this regard, die
and molud manufacturers need to
invest in equipment and technical
know-how to exploit the high-
tech product market since that is
where the scope and scale of future
manufacturing exists.
The following technological
trends serve to guide the Indian
mold manufacturer through
prominent developments and
recent innovations in the industry.
Overall, the trends point towards
faster production cycles, shorter
lead times, more precise tolerances
and higher quality surface finishes
while molds increase in size and
complexity. These lead to machines
with increasing capabilities like
higher spindle rpm’s, higher multi-
axis velocity and acceleration,
control systems for greater positional
accuracy and micro-tolerances.
Advances in hard-milling and
multi-functional molds as well are
empowering mold manufacturers to
diversify and maximise the quality
of their products.
Rapid ToolingRapid tooling advances are
currently responsible for reducing
cycle times by 40 per cent
as compared to conventional
machining. Conformal cooling,
bimetal layering and better mold
materials, like aluminium, allow
Rapid technological advancements in global die & mould manufacturing are rising in relevance, particularly in India, where unprecedented growth in demand raises challenges in production and capacity. Tarun Tampi looks into the Indian machine tools industry in the grip of these advances.
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for quicker thermal conductivity in
molds and rapid processes allow for
production of inserts and mold tooling
in less than 48 hours. Mixed metal and
gradient tools are also produced using
Rapid Solidification Processes (RSP),
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).
Rapid processes are capable of easily
producing modifications in the tool,
like undercuts or side-action. They can
be used to make high-volume parts in
large sizes and even transparent parts in
most engineering grade materials. Rapid
technologies can output moulds in two-
three weeks and can even be used to
reverse engineer parts or repair and
rebuild molds. With the development
of vinyl tooling gel coats and zero-
shrinkage resins, it is possible to build
within a day, durable molds with high
surface finish. Further, rapid tooling,
since it is based off a CAD file, offers
the option of customised production,
flexible design and standardisation of
parts. This is increasingly relevant since
mold designers have to often modify
their molds because of part re-design.
Hot Runner TechnologyHot runners are vital in delivering the
melt material from the injection nozzle
into the cavity and their application
helps illustrate the effect of gate quality
on overall part quality. Developments
in hot-runner technology has seen vast
improvements in thermal uniformity,
melt homogeneity, wall thickness, output
capacity and automated electric valve
gating. Electronically controlled gating
systems using servo control are replacing
hydraulic and pneumatic actuation.
Electric systems are more precise,
cleaner in function and can optimise
every parameter in the functioning of
upto 64 valves, improving melt pressure
and flow at each gate. Better process
controls, like in thermocouple controlled
nozzles and improved hot-runner nozzles
allow for easier application and simple
maintenance of hot-runner systems.
These advances have a direct impact on
the part quality, cycle times and costs.
They reduce resin costs and introduce
direct gating where cold-runners were
used, allowing for more cavities in a
single mold.
Aluminium MouldsIt has long been understood and proven
that aluminium tooling is capable of
reliable high-volume production. The
effects of wear, hardening, machining,
finishing and cycle time are all better
for aluminium tooling as compared
to traditional steel tooling, although
aluminium moulds must be built to the
same standard and design expectation
of steel molds. Aluminium moulds
can be half to one-third the weight of
traditional steel molds, reducing wear
and tear and have far better thermal
conductivity. The cycle times are
reduced by 30 to 50 per cent allowing
for greater production volume, costs
savings on production tooling as well
as lead times reduced by 10 per cent.
There is also reduced distrotion, internal
stresses and shrinkage. Such molds,
although they require more care and
adaptive techniques to design since the
material is aluminium, are also better
suited thermally to hot runner systems.
Hence, in terms of quality, time and
cost, these advances reorient the view on
aluminium, particularly aircraft-grade
aluminium, as a high performance, large
volume production material for molds
and not just for soft tooling.
High-speed MachiningHigh-speed Machining (HSM) has
had a significant impact on the mould
manufacturing process. EDM has long
been the choice technology for cavity
cutting and hard steel machining,
however, HSM has improved over the
years to match EDM in surface finish
and accuracy. HSM has several inherent
advantages, like higher cutting speeds
and feed rates, better surface quality
and accuracy. This also leads to lesser
tool loads, lower mould temperatures,
better thermal conductivity and reduced
machining costs. HSM reduces the
workload and costs of producing high
precision surface finishes. Tool life is
extended although care must be taken
to carefully tailor and balance the tool
and HSM machine according to the
requirement since spindle rates are very
high. Sharp internal corners and 90
Degree cuts are still possible only with
EDM, but mold manufacturers could
also look into complementing EDM
with HSM as and when possible.
Mould development is rapidly
shifting towards large-scale production.
To meet these challenges, larger molds
with better material properties need to
be developed. Multi-axis cutting and
deep-hole cavities need to be improved
to efficiently machine more complex
parts. Compound processing, where
multiple machining processes can
be done on a single machine, is still
to be realised at a level where mould
processing, mechanical, electro-chemical
and ultrasonic processing can all be
carried out on the same machine.
There is a 30 per cent growth in
demand expected in the machine tool
industry this year, with present demand
standing at about ` 10,000 crore. Large-
scale expansion in the automotive,
defense and railway sectors are primarily
responsible for this surge in machine
tool demand. To match this, small and
large manufacturers need to increase
their production capacities, invest
more in R&D and take advantage of
joint venture opportunities. Coupled
with the adoption and optimisation
of the latest technologies, the industry
could easily meet and surpass IMTMA’s
projected market size of ` 23,000 crore
by 2020.
Die and molud manufacturers need to
invest in equipment and technical know-how to exploit the high-tech product market since
that is where the scope and scale of future
manufacturing exists
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Even as the manufacturing
industry itself has taken
a leap towards higher
level of precision, most
manufacturers are trying to
cut down on the machining costs. To top
it up, miniaturisation is a trend which
is catching up across all the industrial
verticles throughout the world. With the
rise in micro components, machining
parts at the sub micron level has always
posed to be a great challenge.
As an alternative, technological
advancement has brought in micro
moulding as a cost effective option
to micro machining which can deftly
produce miniature parts supplying
similar precision and reducing the overall
cost of production and manufacturing at
the same time.
However, given the adversities that
the Indian industry faces, will this
technology be able to seep in as a cost-
effective option for the manufacturers?
Micro-level MouldingAs the domain of manufacturing processes
has expanded over the years, the next
criterion of immense importance is on
bringing down the cost of manufacturing.
Micro machining has traditionally been
the benchmark of precision machining
especially in industries which demand
for high intricacies and complex
designing parameters. However, as the
soaring volumes for such components
are in demand, the industry has deftly
accommodated new technology justifying
mass production.
Micro moulding, today can offer
a range of cost-effective alternatives
for components that are miniature,
complex and require high-precision
tolerances. In precision micro moulding
of a component, manufacturers have to
consider the mould tool design, the micro
moulding equipment used and ensuring
the quality of the final product.
Any component which is smaller
than one micron and has high-precision
tolerances are components which can be
micro moulded effectively. Additionally,
this technology can play an important
role for components made of metal,
ceramic, glass or plastic with high degree
of design complexity.
However, the ability to produce
acceptable metering accuracy and
homogeneity of very small quantities of
plastic melt is in itself a key challenge in
the micro moulding process.
Why Micro Mould?Along with bringing down the
manufacturing costs; this process also
saves time in production processes as
compared to that spent on machining
the parts. This has been found highly
effective especially in the segments
which demands parts in high volumes.
The advancement in this technology
has also guaranteed precision of parts
which has automatically brought down
the need for surface finishing.
As the trend for smaller
components is rising, it might become
more difficult to machine complex
geometries. Hence, micro moulding
comes in as a viable option as
this technology gives more freedom
to designers to include intricate
features in the products thereby
enabling easy manufacturing of
complex designs easily.
Applying Micro MouldingThe rising complexities in the field of
medical equipments have generated
opportunities for micro moulding.
Here are some areas of medical
equipments manufacturing made of
plastics where micro moulding can
play a bigger role along with other
manufacturing segments where it has
already make a mark:
� Some of the medical devices require
The word ‘micro’ has seeped deep into the manufacturing industry and with the rising demand for small and sleek products, machining such intricacies
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visibility under an X-ray and are
typically made of metal. The density
of the material provides the contrast
needed to accurately locate the
position of the device inside the body
during the procedure. Plastic resins
filled with radiopaque compounds
can be visible under x-ray imaging
and can be used to replace metal
components.
� Medical devices that carry current
need to be isolated from the main
body of the instrument. This
additional component increases the
diameter of the product. Switching
to a moulded plastic component can
remove the need to add isolation to
metal components thereby reducing
the size of the device.
� Plastic with metal or ceramic filler
can be a suitable replacement for
metal injection moulding (MIM) as
it eliminates the need for secondary
operations associated with MIM
technology.
� Micro moulding can be vertically
integrated into an entire
manufacturing assembly process
that may include stamping, insert
moulding, bonding or conventional.
With the rise in the use of complex
parts in the field of medical,
defence and automotive industry,
increasing number of components are
manufactured so as to integrate them
in the process of micro moulding.
Hence, in this process, mould tooling
is also an important aspect. Micro
moulding is an extremely complex
process compared to conventional
moulding. At micron level of
moulding, the need for the right tool
increases due to tighter tolerances
and higher intricacies. Since this
process needs to guarantee similar
level of precision, as offered by micro
machining, jeopardising the quality of
mould tool would ultimately lead to
low quality product and loss of time
in surface finishing the component to
the required specifications.
Also high grade quality inspection
equipment plays a very important role
in the entire process to assess the
quality parameters of the final product
which need to be measured for its
precision and perfection at the micron
level. Measuring a micro moulded part
which is as small as 0.01 mm is not a
simple task. Every aspect in the entire
process forms a critical ingredient to
manufacture a perfectly micro moulded
component.
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s e g m e n t s
like medical,
e l e c t r o n i c
devices and
defence, can
prove to be an
excellent lower
cost alternative
to mic ro
machining. The
criticality of
this process will
only increase
with time and
the need for
even smaller
and intricate
designs. India,
which is on
its way to
adopt this technology, will redefine
its manufacturing parameters with
this technology. The only roadblock
remains the fear of the unknown as
this technology is still in its infancy and
most manufacturers and buyers need to
understand the dynamics of this process.
It is now upon the manufacturers
not just to develop the skills of micro
moulding but also to generate the
demand in this sector as a high quality
low cost alternative.
Advantages of Micro Moulding
� Low cost solution
� Incorporates intricate and complex geometries
� Reduces particle contamination
� Gives better surface finish.
� Decreases cycle time
S SubbarayanDeputy General Manager (Die Mould), Makino India.
Micro moulding and micro machining,
both have their own relevance. One
cannot replace the other but in
industries demanding mass production;
micro moulding becomes a more
practical, cost effective option. After
micro, people have started talking at
the nano level today.
SPECIAL FOCUSAdditive Manufacturing
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Additive Manufacturing (AM),
a technology that is a few
decades old, has long been
viewed by the industry with
scepticism. Just a few years
ago, less than 22 per cent of mould makers
had adopted rapid prototyping, let alone
rapid tooling or manufacturing. There is
a reluctance to embrace AM techniques
as the next step in manufacturing even
though these techniques have since
outgrown their infancy and are rapidly
amassing potential to revolutionise how
we manufacture. Doubts linger; ‘Is the
technology fundamentally disruptive?’,
‘Would it really eliminate the need for
moulds and tooling?’, ‘Can it match
conventional manufacturing in product
quality, cycle times, costs?’
The mould industry is fundamental
to manufacturing and having seen
tremendous growth recently, mould
makers are increasingly looking for ways
to diversify their markets, extend their
capacities and bolster the competitiveness
of their businesses.
Processes and Classification:AM can satisfy each of these needs
considering recent improvements, and
its progressing ability to work with
plastic, ceramic, metal and composite
materials. Its applications can be sifted
into three broad categories:
Rapid Prototyping (RP): produces
functional prototypes with properties
similar to the product. Fit and form
testing, assembly compatibility and
design iterations can all be performed,
thus allowing for huge savings of time
and cost within the design stage itself.
Further, the manufacturing process
cycle can be optimised, having studied
the prototype. Samples may be quickly
made for cosmetics, marketing, safety
standards and conceptualisation.
Rapid Tooling (RT): is used to
create patterns and mould tooling, either
directly or indirectly, for low-medium
volume production. Although it trails
conventional mould-making methods in
surface finish, durability and part size,
RT allows for complex geometries to
be made using multiple materials while
reducing lead times for tooling, reducing
initial costs and improving the versatility
of the design since the CAD file is all
that needs to be modified.
Rapid Manufacturing (RM): involves
medium-high volume production of end-
user parts. For high volume production,
savings on tooling and skilled labour
still do not sufficiently offset the short
production cycles, high accuracy and
tolerances of conventional methods.
For these applications, there are
a host of processes and technologies
unique to AM. Depending on the form
of the raw material used, there are:
� Liquid – Sterelithography (SLA),
Jetted Photopolymer, Inkjet
Printing
� Powder – Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS), Direct Metal Laser Sintering
(DMLS), 3-D Printing (3DP)
� Solid – Laminated Object
Manufacturing (LOM), Fused
Deposition Modelling (FDM)
All of these processes share a similar
process structure in that a CAD model
of the desired part is made and then
converted into an STL file. The STL file
is sliced into layers or voxels (volumetric
units) and the machine builds the part
according to the STL file, after which
any post processing is done if required.
Benefits of AMSince there is no inherent tooling
required or any setup time, lead times
ADDITIONS IN MANUFACTURINGThe late Steve Jobs observed that, “The overall point is that new technology will not necessarily replace old technology, but it will date it. By definition. Eventually, it will replace it. But it’s like people who had black and white TVs when colour became available, they eventually decided whether or not the new technology was worth the investment.” For the die and mould industry, Tarun Tampi takes a contemporary look at how additive manufacturing is worth the investment today.
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to manufacture a part or prototype are
greatly reduced. Parts of almost limitless
complexity can be made using materials of
any type, as long as they are available in
the required form, which can be combined
to provide the desired mechanical
properties. Further, since manufacture
is directly linked to the CAD file, mass
customisation at low-volume production
is highly cost effective and extremely
versatile, which is why the medical and
jewellery industry are already benefiting
from the use of AM technology. For
rapid tooling, like indirect silicon rubber
moulding or epoxy tooling, various
features, moulding parameters and tooling
changes can all be evaluated in a matter
of days. FDM and laser sintering could be
used for thermoformed tooling as these
processes yield parts with porosity that
can be used to draw a vacuum through
the tool. These technologies give the
mould maker the ability to design and
quickly build his own moulds, cavities,
inserts, die casting tooling etc, thus
reducing his dependence on expensive
imports. Rapid metal mould technology
is a priority for metal-casters and tool-
makers in this regard. In addition, jigs
and fixtures can be designed, customised
and produced in-house without the need
for any special tooling. Similarly, since
AM can add material where needed, it is
useful in the repair and modification of
existing parts as well.
A significant advantage AM brings is
conformal cooling technology for mould-
making. Previously, mould makers were
restricted in their ability to build cooling
channels into the mould due to the
limitations of tool and drill geometry.
But with AM, cooling channels can be
built in to conform to the shape of the
mould, allowing for a variety of mould
configurations, faster cooling, better
quality parts and reduced production
time. Conformal cooling also allows the
mould to last longer, thus extending its
production volume for parts.
Since it successively adds material in
small quantities to build the part, only
as much raw material is used as the part
requires, allowing for savings in material
requirement and consumption. This is
in contrast to conventional machining,
where large amounts of scrap are
generated after a part has been machined
out of stock. Hence, accounting for the
design, manufacturers using the additive
approach could reduce 50 – 80 per cent
of the raw material used to make a part,
which would mean extracting twenty-six
times less material from the earth.
Challenges: Only a Matter of TimeLimitations still remain as the technology
grows to fit the size of its potential. Part
size, surface finish, accuracy, mechanical
properties, and tolerance are all areas
where AM needs drastic improvement if
it is to match conventional machining.
“There are three main challenges;
firstly, the huge capital investment in
the machinery. Secondly, the expensive
consumable cost which, over the years,
could overtake the capital invested.
Thirdly, the lack of a good ecosystem
of service providers, well-informed users
and attractive government policies.” –
explains G K Rao, CEO, Imaginarium
(India) Pvt Ltd.
Further, in terms of production,
AM is still suitable only at low-medium
volume since it still does not match the
cycle times, part quality, tool life and
overall costs of conventional machining
at high volume. Today however, AM
techniques can effectively produce
volumes of 10,000 – 15,000 parts. As
the practical application of AM grows,
a number of these disadvantages will
be resolved to make AM practical and
cost-effective in the future.
Adding the Future The nature of additive processes is such
that it alters our fundamentals about
manufacturing in terms of design,
investment, supply chains and equipment.
Materials available today for AM
processes, such as powdered metal alloys,
polyamides, nano-resins etc are increasing
in variety and quality. The processes are
more robust and highly customisable with
new processes being developed as well.
Today improvements and innovations in
DMLS, Laminate tooling, Laser sintering
and Laser-cusing are expanding their
scope and application to produce end-
user parts throughout the industry, in
aerospace, automotive, medical, defence
and general engineering sectors.
A growing offshoot of these
technologies is hybrid manufacturing, a
combination of additive and subtractive
(conventional) manufacturing processes.
Rao believes that “One cannot replace
traditional tools and dies as a route to
large volume manufacture. RP will more
than complement them acting as a de-
risking tool for design validation while
highlighting costly errors at fractional
cost, thereby averting costly rework and
loss of precious time.” Complex parts
may be built using additive technologies
and finished or post-processed
using conventional machining, thus
using the best process where needed.
This brings with it the benefits of
both manufacturing techniques and is
easier to assimilate into existing
business models.
With annual growth in the
AM’s twenty-three year history at
26.2 per cent and with 100 per cent
of all future development expected to
focus on manufacturing, the prospects
are limitless. The point is to see
where this technology can be applied
cost-effectively and creatively by the
manufacturing industry.
Applications of AM, in Descending Popularity
� Functional Models
� Direct Part Production
� Fit, Fixtures, Assembly
� Presentation & Visual Aids
� Patterns for Prototype tooling
� Patterns for metal casting
� Tooling components
“If you can think it, we can make it!Additive Manufacturing, the futureof the next Industrial revolution, hascome here to stay!” – G K Rao, CEO, Imaginarium (India) Pvt Ltd
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SPECIAL FOCUSTool Selection
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One should understand the
need and importance of the
product before finalising
on the right cutting tools.
For instance, if you have
to make a mould for a circuit-breaker,
cutting tool selection becomes crucial
as the tolerances to be maintained will
be very tight. To produce more accurate
parts, one should select precisely ground
cutting tools, sophisticated machines and
appropriate CAD/ CAM systems. For
sheet metal dies, you need big diameter
tools like dia 80 bull nose or ball nose
and so on. A form tool needs to be
machined with high-speed machines
for smaller groove areas and requires
smaller tools (as small as 0.1mm). While
machining mould bases finishing and
accuracy are the top priorities.
Material Type – (soft steel, steel up
to 50 HRc, steel more than 50 HRc,
stainless steel, aluminium, etc)
Tool life plays a major role once
you have harder material more than
52 HRc and soft materials like
aluminium. The tools selected for
hardened steel will not perform
efficiently if used for softer materials.
Also, to machine electrodes in copper,
you need a sharper tool and a thin PVD
coating. In the case of graphite, you need
a sharper tool with diamond coating
that can withstand its abrasiveness;
otherwise, one will struggle to get the
net shape within optimised time.
Type of MachinesIt is also very important to understand
the type of machines. For example, if you
want to machine hardened steel, HSM
technology is required to cut the steel
more efficiently. However, most HSM
machines may not be able to deliver the
high torque required for high depth of
cut in case of bigger size tools
Hence, while using bigger diameters
on HSM machines, it is important to
consult your cutting tools suppliers or
machine tools suppliers to understand
the limitation. Similarly, if you want
to machine with higher depth of cut
with conventional feed and RPM,
you should have a robust machine
spindle which may not have a high
RPM. In such a scenario, you need to
synchronise your need and availability to
select the appropriate tools considering
the machine type as well as the resources
available.
StrategisingAfter deciding on the material and
machine, one needs to focus on selecting
an appropriate machining strategy.
There are several strategies which
can be used for efficient machining like,
HSM, High Feed Machining (HFM),
High Performance Machining (HPM),
There are different types of dies & moulds which require different approaches and strategies while selecting cutting tools. So, how does one choose the most appropriate cutting tools for machining moulds and dies? Some considerations that need to be take into account while selecting tools…
For Machining Optimisation
TOOLING SOLUTIONS
For Machining Optimisation
Tool Selection
MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - April 201292
micro machining and conventional
machining.
Tools selection example: Let us take an
example of one forging die having the
following dimensions-
Envelope size – 500x250x60
Minimum radii to be achieved – 3.0 mm
Maximum depth to be machined – 57 mm,
this requires a minimum of 60 – 65 mm
overhang
Hardness of material – 55 HRc
Pointers for ConsiderationWhile doing the roughing, the first
question is—which type of tools (eg ball
nose, bull type or sharp end-mills) will
be more efficient? The answer is—“It
depends upon the shape of the die
or mould,” says Sashi Menon, DGM
– Technical Support, Seco Tools India.
He adds, “In other words, if you have a
bigger shape to be cut like 500X200X100
with hardened steel of 55 HRc—go for
high feed tools as they are an economical
way of cutting the material faster.” If
you have normal P20 steel for a bottle
mould with a size of 100X100X50, go
for ball nose end mill directly and carry
out high speed machining roughing. To
rough out a forming die in aluminium,
you need sharper tools with two flutes
for easy removal of chips, for eg Seco
–Jabro 400 Series. By using this, you
can achieve even 0.5mm thickness of
wall with 30.0 mm height. If you do not
have the right tool in this case, you will
have to struggle to get the net shape and
surface finish required.
Tool Holding This is another important factor that
requires consideration since the adaptor
is the key link between the cutting edge
and the spindle nose. Using sub-standard
holding devices or a damaged pull stud
(retention knob) may result in damaged
machines or improper dimensions and
forms. Balanced adaptors and tools are
inevitable while machining using the
HSM strategy or when the RPM is higher
than 12,000. A well balanced adaptor
with minimum unbalance of 3g.mm/kg
is a highly recommended HSM.
L/D Ratio This is another major factor that has
to be considered. Tool life and cutting
parameters are greatly influenced by the
overhang factor. It is always advisable
to use the lowest overhang possible and
while machining longer depths, divide
the NC programme and use overhangs
which will enable you to use optimised
parameters. Anti-vibration adaptors
like Steadyline from Seco are highly
recommended while machining larger
depths, like mould bases, for instance.
Parameters for Finishing ap (depth of cut), ae (step over) depend
upon surface roughness requirements.
These may vary in case of precision
moulds to forging dies. So, using proper
ap and ae will reflect on the surface
finish, tool life and the cycle time.
ap and ae, which are lower than the
recommendations, may result in poor
surface finish and bad tool life since
every cutting tool also needs to have
sufficient material to cut.
Stock Material This plays a vital role while finishing.
Enough material has to be left for
finishing cut. Parts with very low stock
may result in rubbing the tool on part. At
the same time, excess material may result
in bending of the tool, which may spoil
the net shape and surface finish.
Types of Dies and Moulds
� Injection and compression moulding
� Die casting
� Forging
� Sheet metal forming and cutting
Vipin Rajput, Product Manager-Jabro Products, Seco tools India Pvt Ltd, Pune
Table 1: Traditional Tool Selections - Roughing /finishing
Operation Tool type (Seco) dia (mm)
Cutting speed
(M/Min)
Feed per tooth (mm)
RPM (per min)
Depth of cut (mm)
Step over (mm)
No of teeth (Zn)
Table feed (mm/min)
Roughing-1 Dia 25R2 high feed-2 25 200 0.7 2544 0.7 75% 3 5342
Roughing-2 Dia 16R2 High feed-2
16 200 0.7 3975 0.7 75% 2 5565
Rest Roughing
Ball end-mill dia 6R3 6 200 0.1 10600 4% 35% 2 2120
Finishing-1 Dia 12 ball -JH111 (standard length up to 45 mm)
12 220 0.15 5830 scallop=0.010 2 1749
Finishing-2 Dia 12 ball –JH-111 (From 45 mm to 57 mm)
12 200 0.12 5300 scallop=0.010 2 1272
Finishing-3(corner)
Ball end-mill 6R3-JH111 ball
6 200 0.07 10600 scallop=0.010 2 1484
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FACILITY VISITPrecihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd
Spearheading deep hole drilling technology, with customised machines as their forte, Prechihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd is a groundbreaking establishment that is relentless in pursuing sustainable innovation, functionally and reliably. During a visit to the company’s facilities, Nishant Kashyap & Tarun Tampi, take a look at the latest manufacturing technologies.
After gaining extensive
experience and expertise
in Deep Hole Drilling
Machines (DHDMs)
from overseas, Precihole
is credited for bringing this highly
specialised, yet much-needed niche
technology to Indian job shops. Deep
hole drilling practically defines a
drilling operation at a depth which
is 10 times the diameter of the hole.
It is a technology that comes with its
own unique possibilities and challenges.
This Indian company has come a long way
from being an indigenous manufacturer
of gun-drilling machines to becoming
an exporter of quality DHDMs to
Austria, Canada, Brazil and the US, to
name a few.
Production Capability The company manufactures a vast range
of DHDMs. These machines are available
as per clients’ specific demand. And to
meet this demand, the facility never
sleeps. The company has two different
facilities in Thane that reliably run three
shifts, round the clock, throughout the
week, transporting at a high throughput
rate to its clients. Machines are widely
appreciated for their greater functionality
and reliability. The cycle time for the
production of a single standard machine is
approximately four months while for more
complex or Special Purpose Machines
(SPMs), it takes around six months. An
average of five machines is completed
each month and Precihole is on its way
to double its production capacity. For a
machine, depending on the specification
and design need of the customer, while
about 25 engineers and technicians
engage themselves in the manufacturing
and assembling process.
In terms of specifications, drilling
machines are built to handle components
of diameters ranging between 1.5-
250 mm typically. Machines can be
automated if required and customised to
the component or part it is needed for.
Training for machine operation is also
provided for and usually takes a few days.
International standards are maintained at
every step, right from shop floor practices
to component and end-product quality.
Further, every machine is an improvement
or innovation in one way or another.
Product Range The company houses India’s largest state
of the art deep hole drilling manufacturing
centre. It houses three distinct sections of
the business – conventional machining
tools, subcontract assembly areas and
Gun or BTA drilling stations - all
complementing each other. Engineering
challenges are plenty and varied in deep
hole drilling. The company manufactures
single axis gun drilling machines, 3-axis
gun drilling machines, BTA and STS
drilling machines, X-Y BTA deep hole
drilling machines, skiving and burnishing
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Precihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd
machines. Apart from this, the company
also manufactures SPM’s.
Precihole has several hundred
machines implemented successfully at
several large and medium sized businesses
around the world. With giants like Honda,
TATA, BOSCH, Escorts, Godrej, L&T,
Cummins, Premier Ltd and Mahindra
as its key customers, the company has
made its mark in offering state-of-the-
art technology at affordable costs. The
machines are well designed with the
customers’ need in mind. The machine
tool range offered by the company
covers most materials and hole diameters
applied in the industry. The company has
designed and manufactured all types of
machines for deep hole drilling equiment
available in the world.
Challenges Encountered Precihole was considered more of a local
player during its initial days of operation,
but it implemented the necessary technology
and applications to go beyond the standard
product offering. When the market was
growing, the company’s think tanks were
under the pressure to make the most of
this promising environment. Gradually,
the company matured in terms of trained
manpower and applied technology to meet
these requirements. A A Qazi, Director,
Precihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd observes,
“The main challenge was to optimise the
process which we followed and expand
the training of our employees. We have
incorporated lean manufacturing in our
system, which is not only helping us reduce
and identify unnecessary waste processes,
but is helping us increase the volume of
products being manufactured at our plant
without any added cost or investment.”
As one of Precihole’s engineers
explained during the visit, there are
several challenges that arise when you
are pioneering customised machines in a
niche segment like DHDM. For example,
when guard plates were made for gun-
drilling and BTA-drilling machines, a
curved design was given to add a visual
uniqueness to the product. However, the
curved plates were difficult to manufacture
and hence, the design had to be changed
to reduce the curve only to the corners,
making the plates more rectangular or
linear and thus, easier to manufacture.
In essence, the Thane facility has a well
trained team, headed by experts with
over 20 years of experience in quality
systems and industry procedures. To
meet the complex specifications of the
petrochemical industry, the company’s
design team has successfully upgraded
their systems constantly working to
enhance product quality.
Future Outlook From ramping up their marketing to re-
energising their branding, extending into
larger facilities to applying the latest in
production strategy, Precihole is primed
to take-off in the global DMDH market.
The company’s new facility situated in
Kalyan, around 35 kms outside Mumbai,
is in its final stage of completion.
Regarding the expansion plan, Qazi
explains, “The new facility, spread over
more than one lakh sq ft, will help us
double our capacity. We are planning
to manufacture around 10 machines
per month at our new facility. Apart
from this, we are aggressively looking at
overseas markets as well. There are some
customers in the European market who
are happy with our products and services
and this has prompted us to focus on
this market.” He further adds, “During
the recession, many companies in the
international market prioritised cost
effective products, which was a very tough
task in developed markets. That situation
became an opportunity for us; we provided
them with the same quality product at
lower cost. Now they are placing repeat
orders. We have skilled manpower who
can deliver the same quality product at
parity with global standards. Also, when
we deliver the product to customers, we
send our applications engineers to their
plant ensuring proper installation.”
Carving its future course,
Precihole has already charted out its
growth strategies and is now stepping
ahead into an era promising exponential
success. True to character, the company
persistently strives to hone its technology
through innovation and guarantees
its customers top quality bang for
their buck!
� Applying international standards in lubrication & machining techniques.
A A Qazi, Director Prechihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd
We have incorporated lean manufacturing in our system, which is not only helping us reduce and identify unnecessary waste processes, but is helping us increase the volume of products being manufactured at our plant without any added cost or investment.
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102 Global Machine Tool Survey 2011 The World Survey at a Glance
106 One Q Many Views Import Vs Export: Can India Ever Bridge This Gap?
108 One Q Many Views Production Vs Consumption: Is India ready to be Among the Top Ten Global Machine Tool Producers?
114 Business Dynamics Gauging the Metrological Momentum
116 Advance Metrology Systems Aiding Accuracy... Adding ‘Measurable’ Advantage
118 Digital Optical Comparator Fully Automated Part-to-CAD Measurement Verification
126 Nanometrology Enabling Nanoscale Productivity
GLOBAL MACHINE TOOL SURVEY 2011 & METROLOGY EQUIPMENT
INSIGHTS &
OUTLOOK
INSIGHTS & OUTLOOKGlobal Machine Tool Survey 2011
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Dollar-volume production
of machine tools around
the world during 2011
grew at 35 per cent.
Output by the 28 principal
producing countries was $ 92.7 billion.
That represents a gain from 2010’s $
68.8-billion, which in turn had been
an increase of one-quarter from 2009.
The hole caused by the deep worldwide
recession in 2009 was being filled.
Biggest percentage increases in
production came from Japan, Germany,
France, China, the US, South Korea,
and the UK, when measured in their own
THE WORLD AT A GLANCEcurrencies. Many showed even steeper
year-to-year percentage increases when
their output is converted to US dollars.
China’s 32 per cent boost in
shipments cements its place as number-
one producer. At $ 27.7 billion in
estimated output in 2011, China is more
than $ 9.3-billion ahead of second-place
Japan. Germany ranks third among
producing countries. Output from those
top three account for 64 per cent of
2011’s total world output measured in
this survey.
The US had a solid 25 per cent gain
in production, which increased to $ 4.1
billion in 2011. Consumption grew at
an even faster pace, up 53 per cent, as
imports also zoomed.
Largest consuming country in the
world continues to be China, which
installed an almost-unbelievable $ 38.4
billion worth of machine tools, one-third
of it in imports. Looking at consumption
on a per-capita basis China, with its huge
population, in the past had ranked low.
Now, with burgeoning local production
and a continued low export pace, its
expenditure per capita of $ 29/person/
year puts it in the middle of the pack,
with the likes of Canada and Belgium.
Rebound CompleteTaken as a whole, the global machine-
tool-producing industry finished making
its comeback from the precipitous decline
of 2009, in which some countries saw
production fall by half.
In 2011, total shipments by the
national industries that participate
in this World Machine Tool Output
& Consumption Survey amounted to
$ 92.7 billion, an increase of 35 per
centover the $ 68.8 billion for 2010
(table, left). Moreover, that 2010 figure
in turn represented a 26 per cent gain
over the dismal sum of $ 54.7 billion
for 2009. So, last year’s output just
surpassed the total for 2008 when the
downward slide started.
But what may be true for producers
at large does not necessarily apply evenly
across the board. Calamitous drops and
subsequent rebounds never treat all
participants equally.
Some weren’t hit by the recession as
hard as others. China is the classic case
in point: between 2008 and 2009, when
every other country in the survey saw
output decline, China’s increased 10 per
cent, and its market share thus climbed
(graph, below).
Production2011 (est.) 2010 (rev.) Change in
local currencyChange in
U.S. dollarsCountry $-Millions Cut-Form $-Millions1. China 27,680.0 69-31% 20,910.0 $ 32%2. Japan 18,353.1 89-11% 11,971.4 39% 53%3. Germany 13,494.7 74-26% 9,488.8 35% 42%4. Italy 6,232.6 49-51% 5,017.9 18% 24%5. Korea, Rep. of 5,641.0 69-31% 4,498.0 $ 25%
6. Taiwan 5,000.0 80-20% 3,877.0 29% 29%7. United States 4,161.1 73-27% 3,340.1 $ 25%8. Switzerland 3,462.7 84-16% 2,395.2 23% 45%9. Spain 1,053.3 64-36% 836.9 20% 26%10. Austria 1,001.8 54-46% 844.0 13% 19%
11. France 930.7 61-39% 662.2 34% 41%12. Brazil 873.4 81-19% 837.4 $ 4%13. Turkey 668.0 25-75% 555.0 20% 20%14. United Kingdom 658.0 72-28% 507.2 25% 30%15. Canada c639.3 60-40% c546.8 17% 17%
16. India 576.0 87-13% 512.0 13% 13%17. Czech Republic 446.0 80-20% 372.0 20% 20%18. Netherlands 400.7 20-80% 317.8 20% 26%19. Belgium 375.6 20-80% 298.0 20% 26%20. Russia 263.0 41-59% 219.0 20% 20%
21. Sweden 218.4 38-62% 207.9 0% 5% 22. Finland 166.9 20-80% 135.1 18% 24%23. Mexico c122.4 58-42% c165.5 $ -26%24. Australia 100.9 86-14% 113.6 $ -11%25. Denmark 76.5 40-60% 72.8 0% 5%
26. Portugal 73.7 21-79% 66.2 6% 11%27. Romania u42.5 71-29% 42.5 $ 0%28. Argentina 32.3 50-50% 29.0 $ 11%
Total $92,744.7 $68,839.3 35%
u = unrevised from previous year but converted at current ratesc = circa; rough estimate from fragmentary reports. $ = reported in U.S. dollars. % = ratio of cutting/forming in some cases estimated from previous reportsSource: Gardner Publications, Inc.
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Another aspect has been the rate
of recovery—call it the “bounce-back”
factor. In the 2008-to-2009 comparison,
six countries suffered production crashes
of 50 per centor more. Of those, Japan
and Taiwan subsequently have been able
to post substantial increases (see last
columns in Production table); France
and the Czech Republic have showed
only moderate resilience; and Finland
and Denmark continued to have slumps
and only in the past year have been able
to post increases.
United States production in that
’08-’09 crash dropped almost as
precipitously—down 44 per cent—but
it’s managed a 50 per cent comeback
in 2010 and another 25 per cent gain
last year.
Other countries in the Americas
have not been able to regain production
rates as quickly however.
One result of this uneven response to
global market turmoil is a geographical
shift in where most cutting and forming
machine tools are made. During the
recessionary 2009 and for several years
prior, Asian countries produced around
48 per centof total world output while
the 15 Western European countries
in the CECIMO consortium built
around 46 per cent. In 2010 those Asia/
Europe production
shares shifted to 61
per cent and 32 per
cent, respectively,
and in 2011 the same
percentages were seen
(bar chart, above).
The China FactorThe 13th-century
travelogue of Marco
Polo’s experiences in
China gained avid
attention in Europe.
But after the first transcription its
publisher quickly renamed it Il Milione
(“The Million”), in a nod to his audience.
European readers, it seems, couldn’t
grasp the size and scope of the culture
Polo described, so the title reflected the
notion it was full of a ‘million’ lies.
Westerners today sometimes
raise eyebrows at the pace of Chinese
machine-tool expansion. Statistics here
are reported in US dollars rather than
yuan renminbi by the national builders’
trade association, and they reflect a
continuing expansion of an industry
strained to meet voracious domestic
demand. China has been the world’s
biggest consumer of machine tools since
2002; back then imports satisfied much
of its requirements.
Inevitably Chinese production of
factory equipment grew as indigenous
entities like Shenyang and Dalian MT
Group integrated and expanded smaller
factories and as builders in Taiwan,
Japan and elsewhere opened Chinese
facilities.
For 2011, Chinese output of
machine tools is estimated at $ 27.7-
billion, or more than the combined
shipments of Italy, Korea, Taiwan, the
ExportsCountry 2011 (est.)
$-Millions2010 (rev.) $-Millions
Change in local
currency
Change in U.S. dol-
lars
Exports * as % of 2011
Pdtn1. Japan 11,380.6 7,517.2 37% 51% 62%2. Germany 9,460.2 6,721.0 34% 41% 70%3. Italy 4,451.9 3,260.5 30% 37% 71%4. Taiwan 4,000.0 2,960.0 35% 35% 80%5. Switzerland 2,955.1 2,058.7 22% 44% 85%
6. China, Peoples Rep. 2,380.0 1,850.0 $ 29% 9%7. Korea, Rep. of 2,301.0 1,678.0 $ 37% 41%8. United States 1,874.0 1,559.6 $ 20% 45%9. Spain 918.9 641.2 36% 43% 87%10. Belgium 870.9 642.3 29% 36% 232%
11. Austria 820.3 743.6 5% 10% 82%12. United Kingdom 818.5 629.7 25% 30% 124%13. France 747.1 513.8 38% 45% 80%14. Netherlands 484.1 401.3 15% 21% 121%15. Czech Republic 473.0 441.0 7% 7% 106%
16. Turkey 413.0 380.8 8% 8% 62%17. Canada c266.2 c264.6 $ 1% 42%18. Sweden 179.5 213.2 -20% -16% 82%19. Finland 139.1 112.6 18% 24% 83%20. Brazil 107.8 100.4 $ 7% 12%
21. Denmark 96.0 91.4 0% 5% 125%22. Romania u85.2 85.2 $ 0% 200%23. Australia 78.0 87.7 $ -11% 77%24. Russia 64.0 60.0 $ 7% 4%25. Portugal 50.1 43.7 9% 15% 68%
26. Mexico c30.6 c41.4 $ -26% 25%27. India 28.0 22.0 27% 27% 5%28. Argentina 10.4 11.0 $ -5% 32%
* = includes re-exported machinesu = unrevised from previous year but converted at current rates. c = circa; rough estimate from fragmentary reports. $ = reported in U.S. dollars.Source: Gardner Publications, Inc.
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US, Switzerland, Spain, and Austria.
A different view of the global
machine-tool scene comes from looking
at consumption. For the purposes of
this survey, consumption is defined
as a country’s domestic production,
less its exports, and plus its imports.
It represents machines that have been
installed.
In 2011 the US showed the fastest
growth rate in equipment consumption
among all major indusrtrialised
countries, with a 53 per cent increase
in installations compared to 2010. It
remains a solid fourth in the world in
machine-tool consumption, after China,
Japan, and Germany.
It should be said, however, that
the growth rates, both in
production and in consumption,
may be starting to retreat from
their catch-up pace of the past
two years. Recent reports from
trade associations that measure
orders for new machines show
a slackening in the pace of
bookings, as pent-up demand is
starting to become satisfied.
Trade IncreasesWhether output will continue
at the current pace is unknown.
What the WMTO&C Survey
shows, however, is that imports
and export activities in the past year
have regained momentum.
Japan and
G e r m a n y
continue as the
leading exporters
of machine
tools, but their
p e r c e n t a g e
gains in 2011
exports were
matched by the
French, Koreans,
S p a n i a r d s ,
Taiwanese, and
several others.
American exports
grew 20 per cent.
The top five
countries on the
Exports table all
show a very high
ratio of exports to
production. That
metric, the last
column in the
table, can provide
an interesting
perspective on a nation’s reputation as
a major supplier to outside countries.
China, on the other hand, hardly exports
at all; despite placing at sixth position
with 2011 exports of nearly $ 2.4 billion,
its shipments outside China are less than
one-tenth of its production.
The ratios must be viewed with
caution, though. Some entrepôt nations
like Belgium, Denmark, and Holland
traditionally have exports that are far in
excess of their production as they ship
out machines that had been taken in for
re-export. Similarly, the last column in
the Imports table, which tracks imports
as a percent of local consumption, can in
some cases reflect port activity as much
as import penetration. Nevertheless,
survey figures provide insight to each
country’s proclivity toward offshore
sourcing.
The United States with its very open
market—showing an import penetration
of 65 per cent—ranks number two in
dollar-volume imports behind China.
American equipment consumption grew
53% last year, and its 71 per cent change
in imports suggests that much of that
demand was filled from overseas.
High import-penetration rates are
also evident in Mexico, Russia, France,
Turkey, and India during 2011.
American dependence on foreign
suppliers for its factory-equipment
demand is also seen in its balance
ConsumptionCountry 2011 (est.) 2010 (rev.) Change
in local currency
Change in U.S.
dollars
1. China 38,370.0 28,480.0 $ 35%2. Japan 7,620.5 4,889.8 41% 56%3. Germany 6,956.0 4,677.5 42% 49%4. United States 6,611.9 4,313.4 $ 53%5. Korea, Rep. of 5,131.0 4,264.0 $ 20%
6. Italy 2,963.3 2,672.5 6% 11%7. India 2,352.0 1,775.0 $ 33%8. Brazil 1,990.0 1,861.3 $ 7%9. Taiwan 1,800.0 1,623.0 11% 11%10. Mexico c1,360.9 c1,060.4 $ 28%
11. Russia 1,317.0 1,165.0 13% 13%12. Turkey 1,285.0 864.9 $ 49%13. Switzerland 1,240.7 850.5 24% 46%14. France 1,182.5 850.2 32% 39%15. Canada c1,143.6 c848.8 $ 35%
16. Austria 632.2 446.3 35% 42%17. United Kingdom 561.7 422.1 28% 33%18. Spain 451.5 473.4 -9% -5%19. Sweden 372.8 259.6 37% 44%20. Netherlands 328.3 256.9 22% 28%
21. Belgium 301.9 252.9 14% 19%22. Czech Republic 291.0 130.0 $ 124%23. Romania u243.0 243.0 0% 0%24. Argentina 211.5 146.3 $ 45%25. Australia 167.0 220.9 $ -24%
26. Finland 128.0 108.6 12% 18%
27. Portugal 104.3 115.2 -14% -9%
28. Denmark 43.1 41.1 0% 5%
Apparent Consumption = local Production, less Exports, plus Importsu = unrevised from previous year but converted at current rates. c = circa; rough estimate from fragmentary reports. $ = reported in U.S. dollars.Source: Gardner Publications, Inc.
$20-B
$40-B
$60-B
$80-B
$100-B
2009 2010 2011
Total World Production
World Output by Region
Asia’s Share Grows
Asia excl Austr; W. Europe = CECIMOSource: WMTO&CS; Gardner Publications, Inc.
Asia W. Europe Americas
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Per-Capita ConsumptionCountry 2011
Consumption $-Millions
Population 000s
Spend $/capita
1. Switzerland 1,240.7 7,604 $163.162. Korea, Rep. of 5,131.0 48,508 $105.783. Germany 6,956.0 82,329 $84.494. Taiwan 1,800.0 22,974 $78.355. Austria 632.2 8,215 $76.95
6. Japan 7,620.5 127,078 $59.977. Italy 2,963.3 58,126 $50.988. Sweden 372.8 9,059 $41.169. Canada 1,143.6 33,487 $34.1510. China 38,370.0 1,323,591 $28.99
11. Belgium 301.9 10,414 $28.9912. Czech Republic 291.0 10,211 $28.5013. Finland 128.0 5,250 $24.3814. United States 6,611.9 307,212 $21.5215. Netherlands 328.3 16,715 $19.64
16. France 1,182.5 64,420 $18.3617. Turkey 1,285.0 76,805 $16.7318. Mexico 1,360.9 111,211 $12.2419. Spain 451.5 40,525 $11.1420. Romania 243.0 22,215 $10.94
21. Brazil 1,990.0 198,739 $10.0122. Portugal 104.3 10,707 $9.7523. Russia 1,317.0 140,041 $9.4024. United Kingdom 561.7 61,113 $9.1925. Australia 167.0 21,262 $7.85
26. Denmark 43.1 5,500 $7.8427. Argentina 211.5 40,913 $5.1728. India 2,352.0 1,156,897 $2.03
Source: Gardner Publications, Inc.
of trade in machine tools. The largest exporters
typically top the trade-balance rankings, and the
largest importers are at the bottom. At a minus-$ 2.5
billion for 2011, American trade balance worsened
dramatically from a negative-$ 975 million in 2010.
The US has the second-poorest balance after China
among countries that have domestic machine-tool-
producing industries.
Dollar-volume balance in machine-tool trade
for 2011 is seen in the table below. Compared to
2010, the largest increases in positive trade balance
were made by usual-leader Japan and by Germany,
Switzerland, and Taiwan.
Patterns of ConsumptionIf machine tools are the
basic building blocks of
m a n u f a c t u r i n g - b a s e d
societies, then the rate at
which a country installs
new ones ought to say
something about its pace
of industrialization. For the
past decade China has led
the world in acquisition. For
2011 the pattern continues,
and as the pie chart above
shows, more than two-fifths
of the output by value of
the world’s machine-tool
producers has been put
in place on Chinese
factory floors.
Imports Country 2011 (est.)
$-Millions2010 (rev.)$-Millions
Changein local
currency
Changein U.S.dollars
Imports*as % of ‘11cnsmptn
1. China, Peoples Rep. 13,070.0 9,420.0 $ 39% 34%2. United States 4,324.8 2,532.9 $ 71% 65%3. Germany 2,921.5 1,909.7 46% 53% 42%4. India 1,804.0 1,285.0 40% 40% 77%5. Korea, Rep. of 1,791.0 1,444.0 $ 24% 35%
6. Mexico c1,269.1 c936.3 $ 36% 93%7. Brazil 1,224.4 1,124.3 $ 9% 62%8. Italy 1,182.5 915.1 23% 29% 40%9. Russia 1,118.0 1,006.0 11% 11% 85%10. Turkey 1,030.0 690.7 49% 49% 80%
11. France 998.9 701.9 35% 42% 84%12. Taiwan 800.0 706.0 13% 13% 44%13. Belgium 797.2 597.3 27% 33% 264%14. Canada c770.5 c566.5 $ 36% 67%15. Switzerland 733.1 514.0 21% 43% 59%
16. United Kingdom 722.2 544.6 28% 33% 129%17. Japan 648.0 435.6 35% 49% 9%18. Austria 450.6 345.9 24% 30% 71%19. Netherlands 411.8 340.4 15% 21% 125%20. Sweden 333.9 264.9 20% 26% 90%
21. Czech Republic 318.0 199.0 60% 60% 109%22. Spain 317.2 277.7 9% 14% 70%23. Romania u285.7 285.7 $ 0% 118%24. Argentina 189.6 128.3 $ 48% 90%25. Australia 144.0 195.1 $ -26% 86%
26. Finland 100.2 86.1 11% 16% 78%27. Portugal 80.7 92.7 -17% -13% 77%28. Denmark 62.6 59.6 0% 5% 145%
* = includes machines imported for re-exportu = unrevised from previous year but converted at current rates. c = circa; rough estimate from fragmentary reports. $ = reported in U.S. dollars.Source: Gardner Publications, Inc.
Another, perhaps more subtle,
pattern emerges: one of consolidation.
In 2011 the top five consumer countries
accounted for installing 70 per cent of
surveyed world output. By contrast,
in 1995 the top five—namely the US,
Germany, Japan, China, and Italy, in
that order—purchased only 55 per cent
of total surveyed output.
One more way of looking at
consumption is the amount each country
spends compared to its population
(right). Switzerland, at $163/Swiss, tops
the list and has led for decades. China,
with 1.3-billion people, not long ago
had ranked with India at the bottom
and now is in the middle.
Source: Gardner Publications, Inc.
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With so big a nation, the Indian industry has forever been caught in the dilemma of ways to meet the domestic demand. Failing to meet the requirement, the country’s dependence on imports has consistently gone up. The 2012 World Machine Tool Output & Consumption Survey by Gardner Publication has rated India as the fourth highest importer in the world while the country trails down at the bottom of the list at the 27th spot to become one of the lowest exporters. Debarati Basu asks the industry leaders to point out the measures which need to be taken to bridge this gap and indulge in exports. Here is what they said…
Verdict
Vikram Sirur, President, Indian Machine Tool Maufacturers’ Association
The main reason is the technological gap because of which we still have to depend on import and this is the reason why our machines are not fit for export as it does not match the quality parameters set according to the global standards. We also need to work closely with the government so that certain things can be put in place and we too will be able to garner the quality and quantity required for reducing the dependence on imports. The industry is working in this direction so that in the next 15 years we can match the level of quality required by the global market.
Tosher Hormusjee, Director, G W Precision Tools India Ltd.
Indian machine tool as a capital sector is bound to be higher in import than in export level. If you want to make world class products you would require world class machine tools as well. There is not a single machine manufacturer in the country who can provide the standard that is required. Also, the metrology equipments which is required to ensure quality is not there. The quality required is not available in the country and therefore there is no choice but to import this. Against this, the local demand is so huge that all that is manufactured is consumed internally and the local requirement is not necessarily of export quality. For high production and high efficiency, we require machine tools specific to the requirement. Whereas, India mostly has generic tools. One measure which needs to be taken is to strengthen the small scale industries. We can have many Bosch, Mahindras and Tatas, but ultimately it is the SMEs who support them. We have to create an atmosphere and a situation in which SMEs’ growth is treated as paramount and proper infrastructure should be provided to them.
Sreekanteswar S, President- India Sales and Operations, Korber Schleifring GmbH
The imports happening are in terms of high end, high accuracy high performance reliable machines. The local manufacturers are however producing high volume low cost machines. This is the reason why the Indian contribution to the machine tool manufacturing is just 23 percent and 77 percent is imported. The volume of imported machine is low but the cost of high end machines, high accuracy machines are very high. There are three important things which need to be changed. We primarily have to increase the technology and reliability of the machines so that we can make it fit for exporting them in a big way. Secondly, the sub suppliers of critical parts like ball screws etc is not available in India and we instead import the technology or the machine or import the components at high cost which subsequently increases the cost of the final product. Third, innovation is the key. We cannot simply duplicate imported products. We instead have to come up with innovatively designed products which are low in cost and provide the same level of quality parameters.
The industry certainly needs to
indulge in more research activities
to create new technology and
increase the quality products which
are fit for exports. And all of this
will only be possible when the
small scale industries see a balanced
growth and support to double its
contribution in adding numbers to
domestic manufacturing.
THIS GAP?CAN INDIA EVER
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ONE Q MANY VIEWS
According to the latest global machine tools industry survey, India stands as the 7th largest consumer of machine tools but finds itself down the list at the 16th spot for its production capacity. This clearly quantifies the huge demand-supply gap and the urgent need to scale up domestic production. Nishant Kashyap talks to leaders in the Indian machine tools industry to find out ways in which India can balance this demand-supply gap.
The manufacturing sector in India was largely unaffected by the global economic recession as demand and orders in domestic as well as international markets grew steadily. Domestic manufacturers are aiming to achieve 50 per cent market share by 2017, despite fierce global competition, and in order to do that, several initiatives need to be taken in tandem, by the government and native manufacturing companies.
IS INDIA READY TO BE AMONG THE TOP TEN GLOBAL MACHINE TOOL PRODUCERS?
Verdict
Nikhil Nayak, Managing Director, NN Combined Engineering Agencies Pvt Ltd
It is a fact that the consumption
of imports is fast increasing in the
industry and this is a reflection on
the growing maturity of the industry.
As the industry matures, the need
for quality and reliability becomes
more important. Indian industries
today are increasingly linked to
higher quality standards either as
a result of international companies
participating in the India growth
story or as they seek to participate
in the global supply chain. In order
to meet the growing demands of the
industry, Indian manufacturing has
to efficiently “scale” up production
and quality. Government policy
is a very important factor and the
National Manufacturing Policy is a
very big step in that direction. The
programs detailed in the policy have
to be implemented efficiently to help
us move forward in this area. Quite
simply, if manufacturing growth is
a priority then all that industry and
government have to do is identify the
factors impending growth and find
ways to alleviate the problems. A lot
can be learned from the gains made
by the IT industry in this area.
Ramesan Kallorath, Managing Partner, Digi Mold, India
To bridge the widening chasm
between surging demand and
indigenous production, there are
several areas where solutions need
to be implemented. Government
support in terms of policies,
subsidies, technology transfers and
facilities is poor in India. Further,
customers in India lack the technical
know-how in design and production
to understand what is possible for
mould manufacturers, leading to
constant re-design of the component,
hindering the need for shorter runs
and turn-around times. There is also
a fundamental shortage of capacity
which until satisfied, results in orders
being turned down. Resolving these
hurdles would leave nothing in the
way of Indian manufacturers realising
their global potential.
Anil Kumar, Vice President - Marketing & Technology Services, CERATIZIT India Pvt Ltd
Demand is very high for machine tools
in India and that is the reason we are
in the top ten rankings. Demand for
the machines mainly depends on the
fact that consumers want high quality
machines at low cost. When it comes
to low cost machines, we are lagging
behind China, Korea and Taiwan
and when it comes to high quality
machines within India, there are not
many options besides German and
Japanese technology.
Indian companies need to
invest much more in research and
development. They should intensify
focus on design activities. Skilled
manpower is also one of the biggest
concerns in India so they should
invest in training and development
activities as well.
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Business Dynamics
Upcoming sectors like
infrastructure, nuclear,
aerospace, defence equipment,
energy, medical and power
are fuelling the demand for
high precision metrology systems in the
country. Many metrology technologies
like CMM, portable CMMs, laser probe
technology are gaining acceptance and
applicability within the industry.
Demand Trend The biggest growth factor for CMMs
is India’s ‘Manufacturing Hub’ tag.
Ever since global companies have setup
their base in the country, the demand
for CMMs is on the rise. To make the
product at par with the global standards
every component and equipment
provider has to deliver the product with
high precision and after passing all
quality checkups.
Apart from the traditional
customers like automobile and heavy
engineering, other sectors like medical
equipment, energy, aerospace, electrical
& electronics, etc have entered into
India in a big way. All these industries
require very small components, which
needs to be manufactured using cutting
age technologies. As inspection and
measurement is one of the key processes
to ensure the product quality, CMMs
become the most essential apparatus
in any products manufacturing process.
On the demand trend, M Kumara Giri,
Regional Manager – FARO Business
Technologies India explains “Currently
the demand for laser technology
has increased. But 10 years back we
all used parts which were positions
oriented. Now most of the parts are
profile oriented and very critical. Die
and mould manufacturers prefer laser
technology. If you consider any big die
and mould manufacturer, once the part
is semi finished they validate the part
before final finish. It is not just in India,
worldwide the demand for the laser tech
is on the rise.”
Adoption of CMMsEarlier Indian companies were always
focussed on high volume manufacturing;
to achieve this, quality was not given
much attention. Indian companies were
not really concerned about investing on
quality control machines and techniques.
Lately all companies have realised that to
be competitive and to become a global
player they have to have a proper quality
control systems in place. To accomplish
The field of industrial metrology rel ies heavily on the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to verify the precision, reliability and accuracy of manufactured products. As Indian manufacturers focus on exports, the quality checkups at every stage become very important. Nishant Kashyap tracks the rise of home grown metrology companies and how it will change the overall dynamics of the quality in the Indian manufacturing
the quality
standard and
increase productivity
many Indian companies
including SMEs have
installed proper measuring
and inspection instrument into
their systems.
“Today, along with Tier I
companies, the Tier II and Tier
III customers are also gearing up to
adopt CMMs. Apart from this, there
are many global players coming into
market and they insist on quality, so we
follow and have to fulfil the customers
expectations.” avers Giri. Many Indian
manufacturing companies have started
exporting products worldwide, which is
one of the main reasons for adoption
of CMMs, as they have to match the
global standards. Apart from the global
companies; Indian customers have also
become more demanding and are forcing
companies to adopt CMMs and have
proper quality control procedure.
Adding Productivity Reduction of errors and increasing
repeatability has been the core focus
areas of metrology system manufacturers
for better customer satisfaction. These
features help them add quality and trust
factor in their products. Connecting
highly reliable measuring instruments to
machining lines has helped manufacturing
companies to address the challenge
of delivering high-quality products,
which are at par with global standards.
Commitment to quality is a continuous
process. New technology, equipment,
products and applications have led to a
continuous change in the manufacturing
line across machine tool industry.
As India strengthens its base as an
automotive hub, with concurrent steps
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towards increasing volume of business
coming in from the aerospace and
medical industry, digital inspection
process significantly advances the
performance benchmarks of CMM
productivity. The manufacturers of
metrology products have joined hands
with the industry leaders and standard-
setting organisations to work out an open
metrology technology platform that allow
unhindered interoperability between
different makes & kinds of CMMs and
other inspection equipment to avoid
huge capital investments in replacing
obsolete metrology equipment.
Changing Dynamics Indian manufacturers were always
dependent on global OEMs for high
precision metrology devices. However,
today there are new domestic players
entering the market and gearing up to
be in sync with the global parameters of
accuracy and precision especially in cost
effectiveness. This has not only increased
the access of high precision metrology
system for SMEs, but is also helping them
in productivity enhancement. As yet,
many SMEs have not installed CMMs
on their shop floor, and using the manual
and conventional measuring methods.
Simply, the reason is high investment,
skill manpower and special maintenance.
Not having a proper measuring system
also affects the overall productivity.
Sensing the demand from the SMEs,
few Indian companies have started
manufacturing CMMs and providing other
cost effective metrology solutions. The
result of home grown metrology system can
directly be seen as growth and productivity
enhancement of Indian SMEs.
Future OutlookAs the manufacturing industry is
bullish on the future growth prospects,
the optimism also spills over to the
metrology industry. The key factor that
sets one company apart from the other
continues to be of quality and trust in
the brand & products that promise to
help companies reduce their time and
money spent on quality checks. Factors
like standardisation and globalisation
have increased the level of precision
needs in the country. India is gradually
establishing its image as one of the
biggest economies of the world, and
this has positively affected the sale
of CMMs. With new avenues like
aerospace and wind power giving the
metrology industry a shot in the arm,
the future looks positive for metrology
solution providers.
Reasons to Invest in CMM
� Tap global market requirements
with quality at par with global
standards
� Improve existing measurement
system’s efficiency to achieve the
highest possible accuracy
� Identify and rectify smallest
uncertainty in measurements
� Monitor the process with suitable
measurement systems
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INSIGHTS & OUTLOOKAdvance Metrology Systems
Metrology is fundamentally
driven by the need for
information; the need to
know every measurable
aspect of a product for
certain and to make decisions based on
this certainty. The evolution of metrology
has come a long way since hands and
feet were units of measurement. Today
with nanometrology, we are beginning to
accurately measure what we can’t see, from
the atomic to the macroscopic.
Advances in metrology are primarily
driven by factors of speed, accuracy,
measurement size, environmental control
and lower costs. This article will talk
about the emerging technologies on the
very edge.
Metro-tomographyThis is an application of computer
tomography, where X-rays are used to scan
a rotating part to obtain an accurate 3-D
model. This 3-D model can be converted
into various formats, including CAD,
for part analysis. This non-destructive
measurement of a component allows,
in addition to traditional evaluation, for
material and assembly inspection as well
as porosity, damage and defect analysis.
Parts with interiors or very complex parts
can be measured completely, quickly and
easily. The process is highly automated
and requires minimal training. While
providing vast amounts of information in a
single scan it allows for reverse engineering
applications, geometry comparisons and
process optimisation.
Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine (PCMM) Unlike traditional stationary CMM’s,
portable CMM’s allow for versatile use of
a CMM anywhere on the shop floor or
industrial site, at any stage of production.
A touch probe is mounted on the end
of a highly articulated, lightweight arm.
It has six degrees of freedom and can be
used along with lasers or infrared light
to measure objects at distances of a few
hundred feet. No calibration or custom
fixtures are needed, unlike traditional
CMM’s. Rapid digital data collection is
possible using PCMM software and the
user can also compare dimensional data to
a CAD file directly. This does away with
the use of hand tools, gauges and single
dimension measurement devices. PCMM’s
are increasingly robust and only limited by
the reach of the articulated arm, although it
can be repositioned as required, such is its
flexibility. It can also be combined with laser
scanning to provide 3D measurements.
Multi-sensor MeasuringThese involve the use of more than one
sensor in one machine that is automated
and uses software to manage the sensors.
It can involve the use of chromatic point
sensors, confocal microscopes, white
light interferometers, film thickness
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There are vision sensors, touch-trigger
probes, analog scanners and laser sensors
which can all be used now on a common
platform using a single software package.
In some cases, over 20,000 data points
can be gathered per second. If there is a
conflict between sensors, for example, a
trade-off in accuracy and speed between
laser and analog scanning, multi-sensor
machines can be programmed to switch
automatically to optimise the measurement,
minimising cost per measurement. They
also save time by combining measurement
processes, like video metrology with a
touch probe, thus eliminating the need for
repeated calibration and reducing the need
for multiple measurement fixtures. With
improved integration of sensors, between
themselves and with CAD models, multi-
sensor measuring machines are the way of
the future, increasing choice and potential
in productivity and inspection quality.
Lasers TrackingThis technology has come a long way since
its inception. It involves the use of laser
beams to measure objects within the accuracy
of a few microns within a range of tens of
meters. The beam follows a retro-reflective
target, placed wherever a measurement is
needed on the part, and records distance,
azimuth and elevation which are converted
into cartesian coordinates. The tracker
is easy to use, can measure large parts,
requires only a single operator and can
quickly provide high value measurements.
Laser trackers can be integrated with
robotics or be made part of the assembly
line as a metrology tool.
Another great example is Equator, a
radical new gauging system developed
and patented by Renishaw. It combines
the flexibility and versatility of CMM’s
with the quick accuracy of hard gauges. A
production line part can be directly used as
a master part through the calibration file
from a CMM. It uses a parallel kinematic
structure which greatly reduces time spent
in setup and calibration while maintaining
stiffness for repeatability. Several parts,
from different machines, can be measured
in a matter of minutes with a comparison
accuracy of 0.002 mm. The stylus can
be quickly reconfigured in an integrated
stylus changing rack, allowing for high
speed comparative gauging of high volume
production parts. Since it can be calibrated
for thermal measurements as well, it can
be used directly on the shop floor with
customisable measuring software thus
reducing waiting time and gauge costs.
This technology was developed in
collaboration with and for use in automotive,
aerospace, medical and other component
manufacturing industries.
As non-contact sensors and vision
inspection systems develop further, software
is being improved to integrate several such
sensors and interface with the design to
compare geometries and ensure accuracy.
Reducing inspection time and costs at a
stage where parts are becoming smaller,
more complex and more precise, is becoming
easier as point-cloud software meets multi-
sensor technology, as retrofitted sensor
technology meets CMM’s and as particle-
microscopes meet nanometrology.
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Digital Optical Comparator
Optical comparators,
or profile or contour
projectors, are often
used to verify that these
manufactured parts
are within tolerance. They provide
a comparison between a part and its
drawing to allow the operator to make
an overall pass/fail determination. These
instruments are easy to use and are well
suited for use on the shop floor as well
as in metrology and QC labs.
While these measuring tools are
generally considered to be versatile
and cost effective, their dependence on
an overlay (also called a template or
Mylar) can be viewed as a drawback.
Besides the added cost and time for
printing, calibration and setup, these
overlays can increase the likelihood of
operator error.
Going DigitalThe VisionGauge digital optical
comparator was designed to alleviate
possible concerns with traditional optical
comparators. Developed by VISIONx
and distributed in North America by
Methods Machine Tools Inc, the
instrument uses a high resolution digital
camera and a low-distortion telecentric
lens to capture a high resolution
image that exactly matches the part
geometrically. The instrument’s software
then projects the images, along with
the part’s CAD overlay, onto a quad
monitor display.
The software’s Auto-Align tool
automatically aligns the CAD data to
the part. The tool typically takes less
than two seconds to produce its result,
and its operation is very straightforward.
Auto-Align produce repeatable and
accurate results that are completely
operator-independent. It supports
both XY and XY-rotation alignment
of the CAD drawing to the part. The
automated functionality helps users
to reduce inspection times and obtain
increased accuracy, lining the CAD
drawing up with the part along one or
The complex geometries of parts that are produced in today’s shops are known to have tight tolerances that require highly detailed measurement for quality control. But to stay competitive, shops need to make sure these inspection operations do not add unnecessary time to the production process.
INSIGHTS & OUTLOOK
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multiple data points or doing an overall
‘best fit’ alignment.
The auto pass/fail tool automatically
determines, accurately and in real-time,
if a part is within tolerance. It can be
point-based or can consider complete
geometric entities, and it can perform
both operations simultaneously on
the same part. In point-based mode,
the part’s deviation from nominal is
evaluated at precise user-specified cross-
sections to verify that the part is within
tolerance at all of these locations. The
geometry-based auto pass/fail tool
verifies that the part is within tolerance
over complete geometric entities. It
supports bi-directional tolerances
and imposes no restrictions on the
tolerance values. Therefore, tolerances
can be either the standard “plus/minus”
tolerances or “minus/minus” and “plus/
plus” tolerances.
“We are very excited about the
release of these new CAD Auto-Align
and Auto Pass-Fail tools to enable the
fully automated verification of a part
against its CAD data,” says Patrick
Beauchemin, VISIONx president.
“These innovative new tools have been
extensively validated at key customer
sites, and all of the early adopters are
delighted with the benefits that these
new tools provide.”
Saving TimeThe digital optical comparator can act
as a fully digital, drop-in replacement
for a traditional optical comparator.
It works directly with the part’s
CAD data and does not require any
overlays, Mylars or templates. The
comparators are available in industry
standard 5×, 10×, 20×, 50× and 100×
magnifications. Systems are Windows
based and deliver a network-ready
“rolling cart” configuration for ease
of use on the shop floor. Built for
speed and accuracy, the comparators
can be set up to automatically collect
complete electronic documentation
and device history.
Because the systems are software
driven, all operations can be automated.
As a result, it is possible to operate the
system using only a bar code reader
and a joystick, increasing productivity.
The digital optical comparator’s camera
produces a digital image that is sent
to the system’s on-board computer.
The software can then carry out
further corrections on the image to
eliminate the last minute geometric
distortions and inaccuracies. The
mathematical corrections to the image
make it virtually perfect.
Like traditional optical comparators,
the VisionGauge uses collimated back
illumination to produce clear and crisp
images with sharp edge profiles. But
instead of halogen bulbs, this system
uses longer lasting LED technology
that can provide stable illumination for
as much as 10 years. As with traditional
optical comparators, front illumination
is also available for operations such as
surface inspection.
Since its introduction in September
2009, this innovative digital optical
comparator has found its way into a
range of industries, including medical
device and orthopedic manufacturing,
aerospace, cutting tool manufacturing,
automotive and general machining.
It is also appropriate for higher
magnification and very high accuracy
applications such as Micro Electro-
Mechanical Systems (MEMS) device
manufacturing, electronics and
semiconductor.
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INSIGHTS & OUTLOOKNanometrology
Nanometrology essentially
refers to the science of
measurement at a nanoscale
level. Nanometrology has a
vital role in manufacturing
technology—producing nanomaterials
and devices where the requirements
are highly demanding and challenging.
Moving from manufacturing,
nanometrology now encompasses
measurement of species or events on a
nano-scale also.
After the end of the 20th century,
the development in the metrology
field has reached nanometrology and
will further proceed to picometrology.
The past 40 years have noted the
increasing importance of computer-
aided production metrology as a means
to control industrial manufacturing,
to test technical products with high
accuracy on the basis of geometrical
product specifications and verification,
and to improve the quality of all kinds
of products and processes. Therefore a
sophisticated measurement technique
must be considered as a very crucial
requirement for the production of
industrial goods of controlled and
optimised quality.
Why Nanometrology?The problems of the work piece accuracy
in modern industrial production
technique gained increased importance
in the last few years through constantly
increasing demands on the quality of
the parts produced. As the tolerances of
workpieces and their features decrease
the interaction and correlation between
the dimensional tolerances and surface
finish becomes more important, which
demand for nanometrology.
Consumer products like pocket
cellular telephones, air bags, fax
machines, video game players
require length measurements many
times finer than human eyes can
observe, all these products required
precision measurements of length
voltage, frequency, velocity, pressure,
radiation and temperature. Apart
from this, medical equipment device
and semiconductor industry and chip
manufacturers have also created huge
demand for nanometrology.
Mechanical NanometrologyThis is a key technology required
to support the important industrial
sector of thin films and coatings in
industrial applications. It is also
important for the development of
micro and nanotechnology devices
and components. Nano-indentation,
or nanoscale instrumented indentation
testing is one of the very few techniques
that can measure both the elastic
and plastic properties of very small
volumes of materials and so, this is
one of the most useful test methods for
determining the mechanical properties
of nanosized elements of materials or
coatings. Nano-indentation allows for
the measurement of other properties
such as modulus, creep and visco-
elasticity as well as hardness. Besides,
applications in material research, nano-
indentation is now widely used for
quality assurance in industry, mainly
in the microelectronics industry and
microsystems technology.
Electrical NanometrologyThis technique became increasingly
important during the last two decades.
This is mostly due to the semiconductor
industry where failure analysis and
optimisation of nanoelectronic
devices demand knowledge of their
electrical properties.
This is the era of microtechnology to nanotechnology, which require special metrologies and production methods for the realisation of manufacturing accuracies in the nanometric range. Nishant Kashyap takes a look at some of the application areas and importance of nanometrology.
Courtesy: Renishaw Plc.
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Electrical industry has become
one of the biggest customers of
nanometrology in recent years, as
the demand from consumer’s for
devices such as mobile, television,
camera, computers, etc have increased
substantially. All these electronic
devices have several nano components,
which demand nanometrology and
micromachining systems. Laser probing
systems and portable CMMs have
been well accepted by this industry
for measuring small components like
chip, semiconductors, power supply
unit, processor, motherboard, memory
card, video card, etc that needs special
attention while producing.
Nanometrology of Structured MaterialsNanostructured materials have internal
or surface structure at the nanoscale.
Whilst these types of material have
been produced for many years, recent
advances in manufacturing now mean
that nanostructured materials with
new properties are being produced.
It is important to fully characterise
these materials on the nanoscale and
build a relationship between this and
the macroscale.
The manufacturing route for the
nanoscale component is, to be produced
separately from the final material as
nano-objects and then incorporated
into the final structure. Measurement
of nano-objects such as nanoparticles,
nanotubes, nanowires, etc has drastically
increased the demands for the
nanometrology. The characterisation of
materials is an important part in these
objects development process and it
serves two broad purposes. Firstly, as
part of the R&D into new processes,
materials and products, and secondly as
quality control and assurance during the
pilot plant and manufacturing stages.
There are numerous techniques
used to determine the dimensional
properties of nanoparticles. However,
the techniques can be broadly broken
down into three groups. The first
group is ensemble techniques where a
large number of particles are analysed
simultaneously, for example Dynamic
Light Scattering (DLS) and small angle
x-ray scattering. The second group
is imaging techniques that analyse
individual particles using high-powered
microscopic techniques (such as SPM
or electron microscopy), where a large
amount of information can be obtained
on small numbers of particles (typically
200–1000) out of a sample size of many
millions. The third group covers the
methods that perform a classification
of the nanoparticles in terms of their
(apparent) size. These techniques are
now well accepted in the development
of new materials.
Future Trends According to industry sources, the
global market for nanotechnology
is predicted to reach $ 1 trillion
by 2015. However, without the
ability to measure and characterise
molecules at the resolution of
a nanometre level, much of the
predicted potential of nanotechnology
will not be achievable.
The current global measurement
infrastructure is rapidly extending into
the nanoscale and beyond, to bring
nanotechnology based products or
manufacturing processes successfully
and safely into the marketplace. It must
provide the ability to measure in three
dimensions with atomic resolution over
large areas. For industrial application
this must be achieved at a suitable
speed/throughput. In the future, this
industry is likely to see rise in demand
for nanometrology.
In coming years the science
and innovation programme in
nanometrology will find new directions
to help shape the future areas of
importance in nanomedicine and the
design of new structural materials, while
facilitating knowledge transfer into the
healthcare, chemical, semiconductor and
instrumentation industries.
To meet the needs of this emerging
manufacturing community it is
important to boost and scale-up the
research of nanotechnology for high
rate production, reliability, robustness,
yield, efficiency and cost issues for
manufacturing products and services.
To achieve this, new research directions
must include a systems approach that
encompasses nanoscale materials and
structures, fabrication and integration
processes, production equipment and
characterisation of instrumentation and
control tools, biomimetic design and
integration of multi-scale functional
systems, three dimensional nanoscale
metrology, production-hardened
metrology, and other areas driven by
industrial applications. The impact is
expected in energy systems, electronics,
medical/health, transportation,
pharmaceutical, chemicals, defense and
aerospace sectors.
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AUTOMATION TRENDSDie & Mould Manufacturing
The automation industry
has witnessed a surge
in the recent past, with
the increased importance
in design, especially in
the manufacturing and Architecture,
Engineering & Construction (AEC)
verticals. Any company—large or
small—looking to stay ahead in a highly
dynamic and competitive ecosystem
needs to deploy the latest CAD/CAM
and simulation solutions in their
systems. Also, such solutions provide a
competitive edge for companies to out-
innovate their competitors and deliver
products faster, command marketshare
and maximise a product’s potential.
As dies and moulds are the back
bone of many industries, there have been
many automated technologies developed
which are helping manufacturers to
produce the product in high speed with
better productivity. In today’s fast paced
world, the automation systems have
become an essential element in die mould
manufacturing companies. Mould makers
faces many challenges in the competitive
business environment and it’s very crucial
for them to upgrade technologically to
survive global competition, which has
resulted in the development of many die
& mould related software’s and adoption
of these solutions by the die & mould
manufacturers.
The Evolution Machining complicate shapes with
high accuracy was the most challenging
task in the early years for the dies &
moulds industry. It is now moving
towards automation to achieve high
end machining. The implementation
of automation in the dies and moulds
industry is driven by many factors,
including shortage of skilled labour and
high labour cost. There is a need to
reduce lead time, and achieve higher level
of accuracy & repeatability. Automating
the recent developments in automation
provide significant benefits for High-
Performance Machining (HPM) of
electrodes and steel mould components.
In earlier days die & mould were
manufactured using traditional methods
and conventional machines which
required highly skilled manpower
and domain experts. This leads to
inconsistency in productivity & quality
as skilled manpower & domain experts
were not readily available.
“Currently Automation has helped
in getting rid of the earlier issues and
helps in automating the complete
process of die & mould manufacturing
which includes mould CAD designing
& CAM process without any manual
intervention. Now things are changing
because of latest technologies and
development in hi tech machineries
and CAD/CAM tools. It helps in
automating the manufacturing process ,
reducing time to market, and consistency
in quality”, says, Sambit Pradhan,
Manager - Business Developement
(Asia Pacific), Geometric Ltd. The use
of highly accurate palletising for work
pieces and electrodes on HPM and
EDM machines is widely credited with
reducing the set-up times on machines
Registering a phenomenal growth, the die & mould sector is garnering user attention with its latest technological advancements, especially engineering simulation and design optimisation. Nishant Kashyap traces latest software developments in sheet metal and mould making process and how it has changed the way dies and moulds are manufactured.
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and improving the overall tolerance levels. The use of these
systems enables high levels of throughput and significant
improvements in accuracy & repeatability across components.
The standardisation of these palletising units also allows jobs
to be targeted for a range of different machines within the
shop. This flexibility can significantly increase throughput while
reducing the scheduling complexity.
Benefits of Automation Today, mould manufacturers need to develop mould designs
that are more accurate, save time, and improve profitability.
With newly developed software solutions, not only does one
have the ability to define mould geometry, but one can also
have access to a wide range of automated mould design tools.
As a result, it is possible to validate critical aspects of mould
designs before releasing them for production. Further, one can
automatically identify undercuts, complete side cores, verify draft
angles, define parting lines, create parting surfaces, assess proper
fill characteristics, and ensure mould durability.
The role of software today, goes hand in hand with the
manufacturing industry. 3D simulation not only eliminates
errors, but also gives the manufacturer an opportunity to visualise
the path and act according to fastest machining. Pradhan says,
“Complete process of die & mould from design to manufacturing
can be automated, tools can be developed to map the organisation
standards practices of design and manufacturing processes and
take help of the latest technologies to automate it. For example -
Once the CAD design is ready automation can help in getting the
die design done automatically and then move into manufacturing
where the CAM process is automated using the best practices of the
organisation. Other intermediate process also can be mapped and
linked to the automation tool so that the complete process operates
seamlessly.” The output of dies is tremendously complemented as
it reduces the trial and error method and advances the scope of
manufacturing and time taken for the output of a die or mould.
Tool & die makers are hard-pressed to cut down on lead times
and optimise the material/tool costs to compete in this demanding
market. This has led to increased use of software solutions to
simulate the outcome of the processes, long before the dies are
built or even designed.
ForecastIn the era of delivering quality in products, there is no limit
in the speed of machining and production. The definition of
high speed machining has changed. With the right automation
solution companies can achieve every parameter to be perfect
solution provider.
The die & mould industry will continue to
demand more advanced softwares that cost less than
the existing ones. Industry will need more efforts to
develop better quality mould parts economically and
locally. In future higher productivity and efficiency
will depend on the collaboration of both the industries.
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STRATEGYStrengthening Business
The US unit of Mazak had
raised prices in June 2011,
following a similar move by
competitor Okuma America.
Then came the plan to have
Mazak Corp (Florence, Ky) export a
total of 15-20 units per month of more
low-end compact, and medium-size
lathe models in October. According
to the Mazak Group, the reverse
imports, as the Japanese call such an
arrangement, were in the past intended
to help meet temporary excessive demand
from Japanese users. In addition, the
US subsidiary will soon, for the first
time, export to South America and
Asia outside of Japan, starting at about
ten units per month of two compact
lathe models.
Meanwhile, for the first time since
it began production in 2000, Yamazaki’s
Little Giant Machine Tool Corp Ltd
(Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous
Region, China) raised by 5 per cent
its prices for Chinese users. That was
possible because of the strong demand
for all the plant’s machines, including
two horizontal-spindle machining
centers added in 2011, according to
President, Tomohisa Yamazaki at
the parent company. He also predicted
that the original Chinese unit’s capacity
would rise to 270 units per month,
up 70 per cent, alleviating the four-
to five-month wait that Chinese users
typically encounter.
Yamazaki Mazak also has started
construction of its newest plant,
choosing Dalian in China’s Liaoning
Province, the city that already houses
Dalian Machine Tool Group, the
country’s largest builder. Some 200
joined in the Oct. 19 groundbreaking;
the Mazak facility will be run by a new
unit-Yamazaki Mazak Machine Tool
(Liaoning) Co. Ltd. Completion is
slated for the end of 2012. A year later
it is expected to assemble 100 units per
month of small lathes and machining
centers. Mazak invested $ 65-million
including land, plant and equipment
as well as parts facilities. The Dalian
project includes parts and components
to be used by Mazak plants worldwide.
(The company nine factory complexes
around the world include five in Japan.)
For Chinese customers, it will offer
In a bid to counter the yen’s strength versus the US dollar, Yamazaki Mazak Corp (Oguchi, Aichi, Japan) has chosen two means: imports from America and price hikes (widely seen as taboo in China’s emerging market).
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post-sales services including
repair of main spindles, which
to date have had to be done in
Japan, incurring shipping costs
and added time.
Mazak expects the Dalian
factory will slash parts production
costs and counter the yen’s quick
rise versus currencies in the US
and other countries. According
to Motohiko Yokoyama, JTEKT
Corp, Chairman and current
chairman of the Japan Machine
Tool Builders’ Association,
currency problems are faced
not only by Yamazaki Mazak
but other Japanese builders. He
adds that some of his group’s
members also faced continuing
power shortages from the
earthquake/tsunami earlier in
the year.
The builder also plans
expansion at its Yamazaki
Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd.
location founded in 1988 in that
state’s Jurong Industrial District,
with the construction of a new
factory building adjacent to
its existing one. The original,
200,000 sq.ft. plant produces
70 compact lathes per month;
the new one will assemble 50
machining centers per month.
The Singapore enterprise is seen
internally as an entrée to markets
in India and throughout the ten-
nation ASEAN (Association
of Southeast Asian Nations)
bloc. That strategy originally
had been forged back in 2008,
President Tomohisa Yamazaki
allowed, adding that year’s global
financial crisis (the Lehman
Brothers Shock, as the Japanese
call it) forced Mazak to put it
aside. But in 2010 Singapore
and India signed a tariff-
reducing free-trade agreement
at the same time demand from
the automotive sector recovered,
yielding for Japanese producers
a kind of ‘divine wind’.
Courtesy: Gardner Publication Inc
Principles of Management at Yamazaki, by YamazakiSeveral reporters in the room at the 1974 northern-Kentucky press conference announcing the
launch of a Yamazaki factory in the US recognised that the man taking questions was not your
run-of-the-mill corporate type. Given that the plant was being located practically across the Ohio
River from the world seat of power in machine tools, some of those present probably thought this
competitor to be an upstart, even cheeky. ‘Visionary’ would have been a far better depiction.
A couple of years before he died in September at age 82, Teruyuki Yamazaki published a
book commemorating his company’s 88th anniversary, Mazak’s Management Principles. In it, he
outlined some 75 guiding beliefs he said helped him manage the family-held company he chaired
for decades into becoming the largest machine-tool builder in the world. Here are some:
If we manufacture machines based on sales forecasts, only 30 per cent would meet customers’ specifications.
We should develop our own unique products and use those new advanced machines for our production.
A Kimono (formal dress) must be accompanied with the Haori (mid-length coat), Obi (belt), Zori (sandals), and all other required accessories. We gain customer trust by being a total systems developer.
Our challenge is to focus on increasing market share more so than the sales volume.
Machine-tool manufacturers enjoy a high ratio of profit to net sales, but they suffer from an extremely low ratio of profit when compared to total assets.
We do not seek to be listed on the stock exchange because no considerable benefit is realised, and we want to maintain autonomy.
We have been derided as being a party-loving company. However, we consider such activity to be a necessary investment to promote better communication.
We act as a doctor in the factory-automation industry. A good doctor always carries a stethoscope.
A machine-tool manufacturer must continue to exist so that it can be responsible for its own machines.
The best way to pick mushrooms is to patiently keep looking in the same area. (After learning of the exporting strictures that would be caused by the 1980s Voluntary Restraint Agreements between the U.S. and Japan.)
I am saddened that many top manufacturers in Western countries have disappeared one-by-one. I remind myself of their mistakes from time to time.
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TIPS & TRICKSMetrology Operations
Optimising CMM Usage & Maintenance
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Axes motor magnets should be periodically checked and cleaned for carbon deposits. Also it should be ensured that magnets are placed back in the same orientation.
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It is necessary to dry-run the new or unproven programs and not place any components/parts/ fixtures on CMM table during dry-run. Also, if you are using simulation software it is advisable to check before dry-run.
8
Extra caution needs to be taken while programming with special probes or star probes. Length/diameter ratio of probes should be taken extreme care of as advised by OEM.
7
CMM should be placed in a dust free, temperature controlled (about 20 – 21 Degrees symbol Celsius) environment.
6
Generally CMM is placed near shop floors. It should be ensured that the layout where CMM is placed is isolated from vibrations.
5Pneumatic air pressure as advised by OEM must be maintained and accordingly apneumatic compressor with higher rating & tank size should be used, else compressorwill run continuously and get heated quickly. Additional filters should be used to filter off oil and moisture from atmosphere/air. Also regular checks should be carried out todrain off the oil/water from filters.
4
CMM should be cleaned daily to make it dust free; especially the path, through which air-bearings travel. It should be ensured that this passage is free from scratches, dust, scrap, oil, moisture, etc.
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Always buy pneumatic compressor and air-dryer from reputed brand. Place pneumatic compressor/air-dryer outside CMM room to reduce noise levels/temperature rise.
2CMMs should be ideally run in all axes at least five times daily. CMM probe shouldbe calibrated at least once daily before starting to avoid any possible flaw during the operation due to any prior miss handling of the system.
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It is advisable to carry out the annual calibration of CMM by OEM/service engineersduring night time as temperature variation is lower.
In any manufacturing system, quality control is one of the most critical aspects in ensuring that the finished product conforms to the specifications or demands of the customers. Thus, optimum use of metrology equipment becomes the need of the hour to ensure the quality parameters. Nishant Kashyap provides pointers for optimum utilisation of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
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Modern Machine ShopThe event offers an ultimate platform
to demonstrate potential and futuristic
technologies in the product segment to a
large cross-section of business visitors,
from the entire engineering industry;
April 5-8, 2012; India Expo Mart,
Greater Noida
For details contact:
Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’
Association
Bangalore International Exhibition Centre,
10th Mile, Tumkur Road, Madavara Post,
Bengaluru
Tel: +91 80 6624 6600
Fax: +91 80 6624 6661
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.imtma.in
DIEMOULD India 2012 The 8th edition of this international
exhibition will provide an ideal opportunity
for the die & mould industry to upgrade
its know how and keep pace with the latest
developments in this segment; April 19 –
22, 2012; Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE
Complex, Goregaon, Mumbai.
For details contact:
Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association
of India (TAGMA)
A-33, NandJyot Industrial Estate,
Safed Pool, A K Road
Mumbai - 400 072
Tel: +91 22 28526876 / 28508976
Fax: +91 22 28503273
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tagmaindia.org
Automotive Engineering Show 2012The premier event on automotive
components will demonstrate the latest
technology in the automotives segment;
April 26-28, 2012; Auto Cluster Exhibition
Centre, Chinchwad, Pune.
For details contact:
Focussed Event Management Pvt Ltd,
Head Office : Plot No. F/11 & F/12, Camlin
Fine,WICEL Compound,
Opp. SEEPZ Main Gate, Andheri (East),
Mumbai – 400 093
Tel: 91-22-3201 9137
Fax: 91-22-2832 4404
Email: [email protected]
ACMEE 2012The event will showcase various innovations
made in automobile and engineering
industries over the past few years and
act as a forum for exchanging diverse
product information, technical details and
development of new business contacts;
June 14 -18, 2012; Chennai Trade Centre,
Chennai
For details contact
ACMEE 2012- AIEMA Technology Centre,
1st Cross Road, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600 058 Tel: +91 44 2625 8619 Fax: +91 44 2652 0814 Email: [email protected]: www.acmee.in
AMTEX 2012AMTEX (Asian Machine Tools Exhibition)
has constantly strengthened its position as
one of the largest shows of machine tools,
machineries and manufacturing technologies
in the Asian region. The event will showcase
the latest advances in machine tools and
manufacturing solutions; July 27-30, 2012;
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
For details contact
Triune Exhibitors Pvt Ltd
25, 3rd Floor, 8th Main Road
Vasanthnagar, Bangalore 560 052
Tel: +91 80 4330 7474
Fax: +91 80 2235 2772
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.triuneexhibitors.com
Automation 2012The seventh international automation
exhibition and conference will be held at
the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai;
between September 7 – 10, 2012.
Automation Exhibition will showcase the
power of collaboration between solution
providers i.e. vendors, engineering
companies and actual users of the
technology. The conference held during
the course of the event also provides an
excellent insight in the latest practices.
For details contact
IED Communications Ltd,
243, Shiv Shakti Industrial Estate,
Marol, Andheri Kurla Road,
Opp Mittal Estate, Andheri (E),
Mumbai 400059.
Tel: 28505138/ 28514673
India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumactics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical &
Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.
For details
Infomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028.
Mob: 09819552270 Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: [email protected]
• Web: www.engg-expo.com
PUNEMaharastra
Nov 2-5, 2012
RUDRAPURUttarakhand
Feb 23-26, 2013
LUDHIANAPunjab
Dec 21-24, 2012
CHENNAITamil Nadu
Nov 22-25, 2012
AHMEDABADGujarat
Oct 5-8, 2012
INDOREMadhya Pradesh
Jan 11-14, 2013
AURANGABADMaharastra
Feb 1-4, 2013
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MACH 2012MACH organised by the Manufacturing
Technologies Association (MTA), attracts
almost 450 exhibitors and over 20,000
visitors who will showcase some of the best
innovations and latest developments from
the manufacturing technologies sector; April
11 – 16, 2012; NEC Birmingham, UK
For details contact
The Manufacturing Technologies
Association
62 Bayswater Road,
London, W2 3PS, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7298 6400
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7298 6430
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mta.org.uk
China CNC Machine Tool FairChina CNC Machine Tool Fair (CCMT) has
been successfully held since 2000 in Shanghai
every year. It has developed into one of China’s
biggest machine tool and metal-working
exhibitions; April 16 -20, 2012; Nanjing
International Expo Center, China.
For details contact:
IMAG - Internationaler Messe - und
Ausstellungsdienst GmbH
Am Messesee 2, 81829, München
Germany
Tel: +49-89 9492 2113
Fax: + +49-89 9492 2114
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.imag-db.de
SIMTOS 2012SIMTOS 2012 will be divided into six
brand pavilions by exhibit product ie metal
cutting and die & mould working, press
& metal forming, cutting-off & welding
tools & related equipment, CAD/CAM,
measuring system & robotics and motion
controls; April 17 – 22, 2012; Korea
International Exhibition Center (KINTEX),
Seoul Korea.
For details contact:
4th Fl Tower Crystal Building,
1008-1 Daechi-dong, Kangnam-gu,
Seoul, 135-280, South Korea
Tel: +82-2-3453-2721
Fax: +82-2-6280-2721
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.simtos.org
AUSTECH 2012The show exhibits with new manufacturing
technologies and techniques to cut costs.
More than 10,000 decision-makers
regularly attend Austech and National
Manufacturing Week to get ideas, find
innovative ways of making things and solve
manufacturing problems; May 8 - 11 2012,
Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park,
Australia.For details contact
AMTIL
Suite 1, 673 Boronia Road
Wantirna, 3152, Victoria, Australia
Tel: +61 3 9800 3666
Fax: +61 3 9800 3436
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.amtil.com.au
INTERMACH 2012The show focuses exclusively on industrial
machinery and aims at introducing the
latest high-tech machinery and cutting edge
technology from around the world; May 17-
20, 2012; at Bangkok International Trade
& Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand.
For details contact:
UBM Asia (Thailand) Co Ltd
503/23 K S L Tower
14th Floor Sri Ayuthaya Road,
Kwaeng Thanon Phayathai,
Khet Rajathewee, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Tel: +66 0 2642 6911
Fax: +66 0 2642 6919
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.ubmthailand.com
BIEMHThe 27th edition of the event will showcase
latest developments and technologies from
leading companies in their specialty; may 28
– June 2, 2012; Bilbao Exhibition Centre,
Bilbao, Spain.
For details contact:
Bilbao Exhibition Centre
Ronda de Azkue 1, 48902 Ansio-
Barakaldo
Tel: 34 94 40 40 000
Fax: 34 94 40 40 001
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.biemh.com
MTA VIETNAM 2012 The 10th exhibition will serve as a platform to
network with pioneers from machine tools,
precision engineering and metalworking
technology sector; July 3 – 6, 2012; at Saigon
exhibition & Convention Centre, Ho Chi
Minh City, Vietnam
For details contact:
Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
1 Jalan Kilang Timor
09-02 Pacific Tech Centre
Singapore 159303
Tel: +65 6233 6638, Fax: +65 6233 6633
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mtavietnam.com
IMTS 2012 America’s largest manufacturing show—the
International Manufacturing Technology
Show (IMTS) 2012—is one of the largest
global industrial trade shows, with over 1,100
exhibitors & 82,000 visitors; September 10
– 15, 2012, at McCormick Place, Chicago,
USA.
For details contact:
The Association for Manufacturing
Technology
John Krisko, AMT Director - Exhibitions
7901 Westpark Drive, McLean,
VA 22102-4206 USA.
Tel: 703-827-5252
Fax: 703-827-5250
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.imts.com
Th e information published in this section is as per the
details furnished by the respective organisers.
In any case, it does not represent the views of
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In this era of ‘glocalisation’ where
every leading company is trying to
establish its footprint in regional
markets and create a stronghold,
sensing the pulse of customers is
one of the old and most powerful adages.
In order to explore the tremendous
opportunities to get established in regional
markets, trade shows play a very critical
role. Holding the fort in organising multi-
location trade shows, Engineering Expo
is a brand to reckon with. Keeping up
with its rich tradition and a fresh vigour
& enthusiasm, the maiden edition of
Engineering Expo Aurangabad portrayed
the poised locational advantages to the
manufacturing community. The latest
edition of Engineering Expo, an established
trade show from the stable of Network18,
with support from Aurangabad Industrial
Suppliers Association (AISA), held from
February 17-20, 2012, turned out to be a
huge success in terms of its quest towards
bringing out the message to the entire Indian
manufacturing fraternity of an emerging
manufacturing hub – Aurangabad.
Expo takes off on a high noteDignitaries including Mukund Kulkarni,
President, CMIA and MD, Expert
Group Solutions; Millind Kelkar, Owner,
Grind Master; Jayant Soni, President,
AISA; Ravindra Naidu, Joint President,
Birla Precision Technologies and Sunil
Daga, Sr VP – Business Banking, Kotak
Mahindra Bank along with Sudhanva
Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President,
Infomedia 18, were present at the Expo’s
inauguration function.
Elaborating on how Engineering Expo
is all set to offer a fillip to the trade prospects
of Aurangabad, Naidu said, “This is one of
the largest SME gathering in Aurangabad.
As we all know the potential this place has,
this Expo comes across as a catalyst that
will further boost its growth. It is a matter
of pride for Aurangabad. Earlier, it was
only known as a historic city; but now, it is
also known as an automobile hub.”
Complementing Naidu’s views, co-
organiser, Soni added, “We were looking
for a platform in Aurangabad and now,
with Engineering Expo, we found the
best and one of the most preferred
platforms. We can say that with this
maiden edition, Engineering Expo
has brought an international standard
show to the doorstep of users. The
small and medium business units will
reap a lot of benefits from the Expo.”
Offering a financial perspective, Virat
Diwanji, Executive Vice President
& Head – Branch Banking, Kotak
Mahindra Bank said, “We are delighted
to be associated with Engineering Expo.
SMEs are the backbone of India’s
economy. The sector has played a critical
role in achieving wide measures of
industrial growth, and is instrumental in
generating large-scale employment across
the country. We, at Kotak Mahindra
Bank, believe that with the right mix of
capital, technology and innovative ideas,
SMEs have the potential to push India’s
growth to the next level. Our customised
business solutions, backed with customer
friendly service, are designed to meet the
challenges and growing requirements of
this sector.”
The maiden edition of Engineering Expo held at Aurangabad was a runaway hit among the growing manufacturing and general engineering sector, as well as SMEs based in and around the historical city. The Expo had a positive impact on the developing manufacturing industry in Aurangabad and is poised to come back with more offerings and opportunities for exhibitors and visitors in the next edition. Nishi Rath reports... � Dignitaries unveiling the exhibitors’ directory during the inaugural ceremony
Creating yet another SUCCESS STORY
Aurangabad17-20 February, 2012
Ayodhya Nagari
No of exhibitors 250+Business visitors 18,013+
Exhibiton area 1,00,000 sq ftBusiness transacted ` 70 crore
Business leads generated 17,000+ Products displayed 6,250+
More than 1,10,000 kg machinery moved in for display
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Engineering Expo opens account at AurangabadThe latest edition of Engineering Expo
highlighted the potential that a new and
developing place like Aurangabad has to
offer. The fast-paced industrial growth
in Aurangabad will not only improve the
employment avenues, but will also raise
the standard of living in this city, opined
Kulkarni. He added, “An Engineering Expo,
like this, is vital for the competitiveness of
industry, especially for SMEs.”
Offering an organiser’s perspective on
the choice of a new location for organising
Engineering Expo, Jategaonkar said,
“Engineering Expo has come a long way
by becoming one of India’s largest multi-
location trade shows (other places include
Ahmedabad, Chennai, Indore, Pune,
Rudrapur and now, Aurangabad). Over
the years, it has successfully delivered its
goal of becoming a preferred destination
for SMEs, manufacturing and engineering
companies to connect, transact & leverage
ideas to foster the growth of organisations
as well as that of the industry at large.”
Exhibitors attract audience Engineering Expo Aurangabad, held
during February 17-20, 2012, boasted of
huge industry participation from various
manufacturing areas, including machine
tools & accessories, material handling
equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics,
automation & instrumentation, light and
medium engineering, safety & security and
packaging machinery, among others.
Elaborating on the excellent response
generated at Engineering Expo Aurangabad, SJ
Gijare, GM – Equipment Division, CTR
Mfg India, articulated, “Engineering Expo
is definitely not below expectation. It has
helped the SME sector, which is fast growing
in Aurangabad, find potential customers.
We showcased some of our best products
here and even received very good response.
CTR already has a strong presence in the
segment and by participating in this Expo,
we want to retain that position in the years
to come.”
Discussing the scope Aurangabad
has to offer, Aniket Nanajkar, Profit
Centre Manager – Mechanical Division,
Phoenix Mecano, explained, “Engineering
Expo has provided us a good platform to
understand the market demands here. We
were delighted to find potential customers
visiting our stall at the Expo.”
Visitors in AWEThe responses from visitors were encouraging
as well. Most visitors emphasised that more
such events should be organised in future.
“Engineering Expo provides companies an
excellent platform to know more about new
technologies. It helps local manufacturers
meet global standards. The Expo has been
organised very well and is a huge success
among visitors. Trade shows of this stature
will help this growing manufacturing hub,”
said Satish Adsul, AGM – Corporate
Purchase, Endurance Technologies
(Casting Division).
Rajesh Baheti, DGM – Corp Materials
& VEPL – Head, Varroc Engineering, who
was also present at the Expo, visited stalls
and interacted with various exhibitors. “In
its first edition itself, the Expo has become
a huge success. We saw various companies
showcasing their best products and
solutions here. This will definitely help the
SMEs located in and around Aurangabad.
Considering the fact that Aurangabad is
developing, organising such events will
definitely offer a boost to the growth
prospects of this region,” Baheti added.
Engineering Expo Aurangabad
also attracted overseas visitors. Russell
Small, Sales Manager, Asia Pacific,
Precision Polymer Engineering,
England, was in Aurangabad mainly
to attend the Expo. “I saw some
of the best automation products displayed
here by quality exhibitors. Such trade shows
can be very helpful for a developing place
like Aurangabad,” he exclaimed.
Promising times aheadWith various other companies looking
forward to investing in Aurangabad, the
region is set to witness further growth over
the coming years. The huge turnout at the
Expo is proof enough of the increasing
awareness among local businessmen about
new technologies and their value-added
benefits. With an optimistic outlook,
Jategaonkar informed, “As we look forward
to making further value additions for
an even better experience and reach to
the target audience, we welcome large,
medium and small industries in
the manufacturing and servicing sectors
to be a part of the Expo in its
exciting journey.” With this huge success,
Engineering Expo is slated to make it
even bigger in the next edition with more
promising opportunities to be tapped and
more areas to be covered.
Panel discussion on ‘Shifting Status From Why Aurangabad To Why Not Aurangabad?’The panel discussion was jointly organised by Infomedia 18 and in association with Aurangabad Industrial Suppliers Association (AISA) recently. The endeavour was a part of its value additions intended to bring the manufacturing and dealers community of Aurangabad to talk about the critical issues related to the growth of the region with an aim and intent to position Aurangabad and in and around areas a most sought after manufacturing hub.
SME Meet: An informal discussion on the pain and gain areas of SMEs: A large gathering of SMEs shared their pain & gain areas of working in & around Aurangabad. Some of the major issues discussed during the meet were banking & government policies, availability & procurement of land, which deters expansion, and most importantly, the shortage of skilled labour in & around the region. The major solutions that were arrived at include amendments in regulatory laws and a clear exit policy to change the product line.
INITIATIVES AROUND ENGINEERING EXPO AURANGABAD
Delegations who visited the Expo…
� Varroc Engineering
� Forbes & Company
� Larsen & Toubro
� NRB Bearings
� Videocon
� Wipro
� Crompton Greaves
� Bajaj Auto
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This section gives information about the national and international products
available in the market
Die and mould machineThe Sirius-Ul+ is a high-speed die and mould machine with a rapid speed of 40 m/min in all axis and spindle speed of 20,000 rpm. This machine has built-in spindle motor of capacity 22/18.5 kW. It has bridge-type column structure having Z-axis with 6-LM blocks on two guideways. The spindle is designed with oil jet lubrication system to minimise its thermal deformation. The machine has a 30-station ATC, which is servo driven and comes with arm-type of changer. Hwacheon made Optima cutting feed optimisation system is provided for unbeatable reliability. Also included is 3D simulated and FEM analysed frame design.
Stitch Overseas Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon - Haryana
Tel: 0124-4755400, Mob: 09313361202
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stitchtools.com
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Vertical honing machineThe hydraulic auto stroking vertical honing machine improves bore geometry of medium and heavy jobs. The spindle rotation and reciprocation is mechanical. Honing mandrels are linked with spindles by universal joints. The stroke length is adjustable depending upon the length of the jobs. This honing machine has very compact design with all the features of auto-stroking machine having high productivity. The machine is very useful for honing large varieties of components, like cylinder liners, hydraulic valves, pneumatic valves, brake cylinders, rocker arms and con rods, etc.
Khushbu Engineers
Kolhapur - Maharashtra
Tel: 0230-2468859, Mob: 09371658016
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.khushbuindia.com
Angle grindersThe models BG7 and BG9 high-speed angle grinders are available in 180 mm and 230 mm with 2200 W motors. These angle grinders maintain their rated output even under the most
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exacting heavy-duty conditions. Both the grinders find applications in all heavy weld dressing work, foundry grinding and in cutting off risers and runners. The angle grinders are especially useful where fast cutting is required and are capable of handling continuous production grinding and cutting work. Both the machines are 100 per cent indigenous so that all parts are locally available.
Nippon Electrical Industries
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-22822750, Mob: 09376710401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nipponpowertools.com
CNC latheThis CNC lathe is suitable for machining small-sized parts. It has a compact foot print, cartridge spindle with maximum speed up to 6,000 rpm, rapid rates of 20 m/min on both axes, and a rigid bed. This machine lends itself well for cell manufacturing. Other features include saddle (Z) with V and flat guide ways, cross slide (X) with dovetail guide ways, special execution with load/unload system, etc. Maximum turning
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Ace Designers Ltd
Bengaluru - Karnataka
Tel: 080-22186700
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.acemicromatic.com
Drilling-cum-milling machineThe model SI-6DMU geared pillar-type drilling-cum-milling machine is used for drilling, milling, tapping, lapping and counter boring. Drilling capacity of the machines is 40 mm, with face mill capacity of 25 mm, tapping capacity of 22 mm in cast iron, and drilling capacity of 35 mm in mild steel. Quill spacers are made of steel while the main spindles are made of EN steel with six slots. With a spindle speed of eight gears, the product is made from the best quality material and is helical teethed for smooth and noiseless running.
Siddhapura Industries
Bhavnagar - Gujarat
Tel: 0278-2445048, Mob: 09924241999
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.siddhapuradrills.com
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Tilting rotary tableThe model DDT-125 NC tilting rotary table comes with twin-shaft connect and direct drive motor. This rotary table is available to match European controllers, such as Heindenhain, Siemens, Fagor, etc. It is suitable for engraving machines, modular manufacture, optical manufacture, etc. The tilting rotary table features high-speed and no backlash.Spintop Machinery Co, Ltd
Taiwan - China
Tel: +884-4-25682975
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.spintop.com
Micro grain carbidesThe micro grain carbides are used for aluminum alloy processing end mills. These are suitable for copper, aluminum, aluminum alloy, copper alloy, nickel alloy, titanium alloy and plastic processing. The micro grain carbides are high-performance tools with 5-axis CNC grinding machines.
Zen Wu Zheng Sun Tool Co Ltd
Kaoshiung City - Taiwan
Tel: +886-7-3525743
Email: f [email protected]
Website: www.jsk-tools.com.tw
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Surface grinding machinesThe Sumo series surface grinding machines are available in various models, such as GSH-8, GSH-50, GSH-75, GSH-100 and in NC/CNC versions. These machines have robust base structure and have internationally accepted fixed column design. The heavy box type column casting with honey-combed ribbing is rigidly clamped to heavy base casting. The spindle housing supports cartridge-type spindle unit and is assembled with super precision bearings grease packed with imported grease to have long trouble-free service. The table drive is hydraulic with soft reversal device.
Pinnacle Engineering Enterprise
Surendranagar - Gujarat
Tel: 02752-230552, Mob: 09879190585
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pinnaclegrinder.com
Tool trolleysA wide range of tool trolleys for various types of application such as machining centres, CNC machines, automobile workshop,
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wiring, etc, is available. Also offered are customised systems for specific requirements and specified tools cabinet to serve as cassette type tool cabinets for safely storing of press brake tools. Salient features include spacious storage facility with ease in mobility, innovative designs that fits customers every single need, easy access for machine solutions, adjustable drawer as per customer need, superior quality at less price and state-of-the-art & user-friendly, etc.
Basic Engineers
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-25831575, Mob: 09825344527
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.basiengineers.com
Radial drilling machineThe all-geared auto-feed radial drilling machine (40 mm capacity) has gearbox of 9-speed with all 9-gears of EN9 steel and hardened up to 50 HRC. Oil bath gearbox and hardened gear gives very long life to the drilling machines. Auto-feed gears are also hardened. All the gears in the machine are supported through good quality bearings and not the bushes. The machine is supplied with complete electrical panel board with five push-button switches and one limit switch and two ISI electrical motors. Rotation and easy sliding of gears in bearings give very high reliability.
Prakash Engineers
Bhavnagar - Gujarat
Tel: 0278-2438241, Mob: 09852356226
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.prakashmachines.co.in
Super-abrasive diamond and CBN grinding wheels The super-abrasive diamond and CBN grinding wheels and tools are high-power equipments that enable easy, efficient and economical redressing of worn-out buttons on tungsten carbide button drill bits at drilling site. The effectiveness of the equipment results in minimising the regrinding time of worn-out button bits. These equipments redress the tungsten carbide buttons and grind the steel portion of
Boring tool system The large diameter boring tool system combines various technical feature like super light execution, which ensures minor stress for operators and presetter spindles. With full HSC capability, it renders highest precision and performance. The system is based on aluminium extension slides of different lengths, which supports variety of aluminium and steel components for roughing and finishing tool assemblies. The mounting component is pinned to fit specific locations on the slides and is secured with steel bolts. The precise location of the components on the slide along with incremental adjustment scales for insert holders permit diameter and lengths setting without a tool presetter.
Quattro Engineering India Ltd
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Tel: 0422-257 1606,098947 88663
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.microtoolings.com
the body of button bits for the relief. The pneumatically operated equipments are very compact in operation and usage.
Wendt India Ltd
Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Tel: +91-4334-276851
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wendtgroup.com
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Tensioner nuts & bolts The tensioner nuts and bolts are multi hex-head clamping screws, a direct replacement of hex nut. These can be threaded directly on to an existing bolt/s t u d / t h r e a d e d rod or shaft. The washer rests on load bearing surface of parts which needs to be clamped and is protected. Tightening force (torque) is also distributed due to multi-clamping screws. The tensioner nuts and bolts allow usage even in the restricted and constrained space.
NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-22821527, Mob: 09328271660
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nmtgindia.com
Reversible tapping attachmentsThese are low-weight, high-speed reversible tapping attachments that are suitable for use with standard HSS taps on any drilling machine vertically or horizontally, for right or left hand tapping
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Radial drilling machineThe model SMT 40/1000 DC double-column radial drilling machine is used for drilling, tapping, lapping, screwing and counter boring operation. This radial drilling machine is also used for screwing in cast iron, steel, plastics and other materials. Drilling capacity is about 40 mm and spindle nosed is of MT-4. The double-column is ground by German-make cylindrical grinder.
of blind or t h r o u g h holes. Made of alloy steels with all moving parts h a r d e n e d and ground to precision. The tapping attachments are available in capacities ranging from 2-3 mm. An ultra-sensitive and smooth operating ball-clutch protects the tap against breakage when, tap is bottomed in a blind hole or core hole is shallow or tap is dull.
Tools & Appliances Corporation
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-22740375, Mob: 09825126659
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.imitoolsindia.com
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Headstock is bored on imported boring machine (TOSS). Accuracy conforms to IS-2425 standards. The radial drilling machine is useful for every toolroom and maintenance purpose.
Syndicate Industrial Corporation
Bhavnagar - Gujarat
Tel: 0278-2445148, Mob: 09426207129
Email: [email protected]
Tapping chuckThe QCSL non-reversible tapping chuck is specially developed for builders of heavy machinery, turbines, motors, nuclear reactors and other such types of heavy equipment. Capacity of the tapping chuck ranges from M30 to M200. It is available in Morse Taper, ISO taper or in special shanks. The chuck is suitable for heavy jobs and are suitable for tapping on higher diameter. This chuck is provided with length compensation features that allow the tap to act as its own lead screw.
IMI Machine Tools Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 02764-233983, Mob: 09825146659
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.imitoolsindia.com
Universal drilling systemRigid construction of the innovative tool makes maximum feed rates for lengths up to 5 x D possible. It notably increases productivity while maintaining process security through the optimally designed chip pockets and controlled drill deviation thanks to the special insert position. In combination with the recently developed universal grade CTPP430, the new drilling system MaxiDrill 900 is an unbeatable new product which finds optimum application in all fields of mechanical engineering.
Ceratizit India Pvt Ltd
Kolkata - West Bengal
Tel: 033-24940581
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ceratizit.com
High-speed spindle unitThe BEX-15 high-speed spindle unit is designed for spindle speeds up to 20000 rpm.Standard spindle and tool holder options are ER 25, ISO 30, HSK, ABS and Weldon. All spindle options are available with coolant through the spindle applications.
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Radial drilling machineThe model 38-PRD universal radial drilling machine is available in 38 mm capacity with fine-feed or auto-feed arrangements. This drilling machine comprises of latest technology and well-designed parts made up of special materials. The spindles and rams are made up of material EN-8 and also hardened to increase the hardness. All gears are made of EN-8 and cut helically to achieve perfect transmission ratio. Safety clutch is provided for autofeed mechanism. Its
With five different tool holder options, many drilling and milling applications are possible. Advantages are make real use of carbide tools, less vibrations and high precision, long life time in view of sturdy design and reinforced bearing option, deep hole drilling operations, etc.
Suhner India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru - Karnataka
Tel: 080-27831108
Email: blroff [email protected]
Website: www.suhner.com
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Shot blasting machineThis mega shot blasting machine has 16-wheel station and is used for heavy fabricated structures in the automobile industry. The job is loaded on load bar of automatic trolleys having auto hoisting arrangement. Two trolleys are coupled through load bar for loading of heavy structures. These loaded trolleys carry the job into blast chamber where the 16-wheel stations are located strategically at descaling angle. The job pass through the high velocity stream of abrasive thrown by blast wheel stations resulting into thorough single-pass cleaning of job. The cleaned job comes out from the outlet vestibule of blast cabinet.
Surface Finishing Equipment Company
Jodhpur - Rajasthan
Tel: 0291-2740128, Mob: 09829022624
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.surfacefinishing.org
design prevents the damage of gears in case of wrong operating condition.
Powermatic Engineers
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-25620703, Mob: 09727100033
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.drillmachineindia.com
Pillar drilling machine The model AP-40 all-geared pillar drilling machine has spindle gearbox with 8 mechanical speeds, which ranges from 90 to 885 rpm. The gear is made from steel. Totally enclosed 2 HP motor is directly coupled with gearbox. The levers for changing the speed are avoided by means of providing special gear system. Change in speed is possible while the operation is still on. Feed gearbox has two feeds 0.05 and 0.1, for the vertical movement of the ram. The drill spindle is made from the best quality steel.
Poly Kraft Machines
Ahmedabad - Gujarat
Tel: 079-22743639
Mob: 09898003625
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CNC milling machineThe model OM-1 CNC milling machine is an ultra-compact milling machine designed for office environment. This machine brings high-performance and reliability to industries that are unable to fit a normal CNC machines into their facility. Designed for high-production or rapid prototyping of small, precision 2D or 3D parts, the milling machine fits through a standard 36” door and into most freight elevators. Features include full enclosure, 50,000 RPM electric spindle, high-speed machining software, coolant system, 4th axis drive, 25 mm precision ball screws, ¼” collet maximum capacity, 757 IPM rapids, and quick disconnect cord.
Haas Automation, Inc
California - USA
Tel: +1-805-2781800
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.haascnc.com
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.polykraftmachines.com
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Vertical machining centreThe model VMC-850 CNC vertical machining centre is installed with high accuracy C3 level ball screws with special structure pre-pulled, rapid and accurate. Salient features include: main structure with high-level casting, stable & high quality, box guideway design provides high rigidity & stable structure, Y-axis supported by 4 rails provides the best carrying capacity of workpiece, dual speed gearbox provides ability of heavy cutting, spindle head with boon-structure provides stable support for the spindle, umbrella type ATC system, full enclosed guard cover keeps safe & clear working surrounding for operator, auto-lube system provides lubrication of railways and the ball screws, oil skimmer device keeps using time of coolant, etc.
You Ji Machine Industrial Company Ltd
Kaohsiung Hsien - Taiwan
Tel: +886-7-6983068
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.youji.com
Vertical machining centreThe model WV108A vertical machining centre is structurally designed for heavy and rough machining requirements with ultra wide machine base and column. The ultra wide machine base structure provides most stable construction rigidity which assures the overall machine performance and accuracy. Modular headstock design offers both IDD spindle design ideal for high-speed machining and 2-speed gear head for heavy machining requirements. The unique IDD spindle design offers low spindle vibration and optimal heat isolation that results in excellent surface finish while maximising both spindle and tool life under hard milling conditions.
Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co, Ltd
Taichung - Taiwan
Tel: +886-4-2562 3211
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.supermax.com.tw
Boring headsA wide range of rough and finish boring heads producing diameters from 8 mm up to 500 mm plus all different couplings and accessories are offered. There are 3 basic boring heads, viz, micro boring heads fitting indexable boring bars with carbide insert pockets; finish boring heads; and rough boring heads with a synchronised adjustment. All the boring heads are radially adjustable for boring different diameters. The first two models feature a micrometer adjustment with 0.002 mm increments. Rough boring heads do feature
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simultaneous adjustment of the slide blocks. Couplings are available in several executions to suit the most popular machine spindles.
Pinzbohr Boring System
Barcelona - Spain
Tel: +34-93-5720873
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pinzbohr.com
Hydraulic cylindrical grinder The model PUI-450 hydraulic cylindrical grinder is a light heavy-duty machine meant for high-precision grinding of gauges, dies and punches for toolroom applications, with an accuracy on dia 0.002 micron. The one-piece machine body is made from close grain casting with maximum grinding length of 450 mm, and center height at 125 mm. Table is flat on one side and V-grooved on other side, with Turcite-B linear material coating and precision hand-scraped to match corresponding surface of the guideways.
Pitroda Utility Industries
Wadhwan - Gujarat
Tel: 02752-243795, Mob: 09825416108
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pitrodautilityindia.com
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CNC vertical grinderPalmary CNC vertical internal, end face and external composite grinder offers more choice when need to grind internal, end face and external diameter at one time setting. Honeycomb type Meehanite cast iron machine bed structure is used to assure the best possible rigidity and stability with high quality. The 2nd axis angle auto off-centering function is used to grind the sleeve type or gear type internal taper hole. For the controller Mitsubishi M70, it is developed together with the supplier with the user-friendly control panel frame system in order to reduce the input mistake.
Palmary Machinery Co Ltd
Taichung County - Taiwan
Tel: +886-4-24929799
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.palmary.com.tw
Copper alloy wires and rodsThese copper alloy wires include commercial bronze wire, low-silicon wire, and high-silicon wire. The commercial bronze wires are used industries such as architectural (etching bronze grill work, screen cloth, weather stripping), hardware (escutcheons, kick plates, line clamps, marine hardware, rivets, screws, screw shells, munitions: (primer caps, rotating bands), miscellaneous: compacts, lipstick cases, costume jewellery, ornamental trim, screen wire, base for vitreous enamel wave guides, etc. Low-silicon and high-silicon wires are used in aircrafts, hardware, industrial applications, marine industry, etc. Yuang Hsian Metal Industrial Corp
Changhua City - Taiwan
Tel: +886-4-7612689
Email: [email protected]
Inverter chillerThe high-precision inverter chiller is used in CNC vertical and horizontal machine centre, CNC wire cutting machine, CNC high-precision grinding machine, CNC machining centre (5 surface), optoelectronics, semi-conductor and solar energy industries. This high-precision inverter chiller is individually designed for LCD control panel and temperature precision could maintain ±0.1°C. Using inverter compressor keeps electric current smoothly and saves energy 33 per cent. The energy saving and high precision are from the operation of low load. It reduces the temperature rise and
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maintains the precision during process. Filling the high-efficiency environmental refrigerant is without pollution.
Wexten Precise Industries Co, Ltd
Taichung City - Taiwan
Tel: +886-4-24180799
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wexten.com.tw
Robotic assembly systemThe Syfast robotic assembly system is used for medium volume production. It is specially suited for medium volume production, complex products with four or more components or assembly process, large numbers of variants, quick changeover times, progressive investment in assembly equipment, etc. Features include: standard platform with movable guarding; mineral casting for the machine frame; industrial PC cell control; clean-room 10,000 compatible; scara robot; and basic software management package.
Mikron Tool SA Agno
Bioggio - Switzerland
Tel: +41-91-6106500
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mikron.com
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Precision machine viceThe precision machine vice body is made of ductile iron FCD60. Down thrust with semi-sphere prevents workpiece lift. The vice has side-lock to work (perpendicular of side lock 90-degrees = 0.015/100 mm). Vice bed is hardened to HRC45-degrees and maintain accuracy for long. The vice slide-chunk can be taken out, as it is convenient to clean away chips inside of vice. Vice bed height-size and guide block side are all made with full control along with 2.3 or 4 vices to perform a job at a time is available.
Jin Year Precision Co, Ltd
Taichung City - Taiwan
Tel: +886-4-25232817
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jinyear.com.tw
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1 3-axes high-speed machining centre ............. 992 3D printing system ......................................................... 70
3 4-column hydraulic press .............................. 145
4 5-axes high speed machining centre ............. 995 5-axes machining centre .................................... 61, 143
6 5-face double column milling machine ............. COC
7 Abrasive belt grinder ..................................... 1578 Accessories ..............................................................Booklet
9 Adapter ..................................................................... 81, 138
10 All-geared planning machine ...................................148
11 Angle encoder .................................................................BIC
12 Angle grinders ................................................................139
13 Appliance switch ............................................................. 27
14 Application and precision component
machining ................................................................Booklet
15 Auto-feeder hydraulic press .....................................145
16 Automatic grinding machine ...................................155
17 Automation ....................................................60, 151, 153
18 Bags bailing press .......................................... 14519 Balancing machine .......................................................109
20 Balancing system .........................................................BGF
21 Baling press .....................................................................145
22 Ball bearing ....................................................................... 55
23 Bar feeder ........................................................................... 82
24 Bearing ..............................................................................142
25 Belt grinder ......................................................................124
26 Bench grinder .................................................................157
27 Bench grinder-cum-polisher .....................................157
28 Bench grinding machine ............................................124
29 Bench polisher ...............................................................157
30 Boring machine .............................................................148
31 Boring tool system .......................................................149
32 Broaching machine .................................................18, 20
33 BTA/ejector counter boring machine ..................... 24
34 BTA/ejector drilling machne ....................................... 24
35 Cabinet .............................................................. 7236 Cable and hose carrier ................................................129
37 Cable carrier ....................................................................142
38 Cable conduit ................................................................... 27
39 Cable connector ............................................................142
40 CAD/CAM software......................................................... 10
41 CAM follower ..................................................................146
42 Carbide end mill tool .....................................................BC
43 Carbide end mill .............................................................. 58
44 Carbide rod ........................................................................ 97
45 Carbide tool...........................................91, 138, 161-162
46 Carbide ..............................................................................138
47 Casting ................................................................................ 87
48 CBD .....................................................................................133
49 Centre drill .............................................................122, 138
50 Centreless grinding machine .........................149, 157
51 Ceramics ...........................................................................169
52 Cermets .............................................................................169
53 Chain ..................................................................................142
54 Chuck jaw ........................................................................... 60
55 Chuck ......................................................................... 82, 138
56 CI casting ..........................................................................148
57 Clamp.................................................................................139
58 Clamping tool ...................................................................BC
59 Close-frame hydraulic press......................................145
60 CMMs .................................................................................147
61 CNC double-column machining centre ................. 14
62 CNC equipment ............................................................... 29
63 CNC grinding machine ...............................................155
64 CNC horizontal borer ..................................................... 61
65 CNC horizontal boring and milling machine 14, 143
66 CNC horizontal machining centre ............................ 14
67 CNC horizontal turning centre................................... 14
68 CNC lathe .................................................39, 61, 100, 140
69 CNC machine tool .................................................booklet
70 CNC machine ....................... 8-9, 71, 99, 107, 141, 144
71 CNC machining centre ...........................................58, 99
72 CNC multi-tasking centre ............................................. 14
73 CNC precision lathe ........................................................ 41
74 CNC small machining centre ...................................... 58
75 CNC system ....................................................................... 89
76 CNC tooling .....................................................................138
77 CNC turning centre .............................................. 99, 107
78 CNC turning machine .................................................... 71
79 CNC turn-mill centre ...................................................... 14
80 CNC vertical machining centre ................. 14, 99, 107
81 CNC vertical turning lathe ........................................... 14
82 CNCs ............................................................... 7, 88, 99, 107
83 CNC-type 3D co-ordinate measuring
machine ................................................................151, 153
84 CNC-type video measuring machine ..........151, 153
85 Coin press ........................................................................145
86 Collet chuck ............................................................. 41, 138
87 Collets ................................................................................138
88 Connector .............................................67, 142, 151, 153
89 Control cabinet ................................................................ 67
90 Control panel accessories ............................................ 27
91 Control panel .................................................................... 67
92 Control system ................................................................. 67
93 Controlling machine tool ............................................BIC
94 Conventional precision lathe ...................................100
95 Coolant pump ................................................................157
96 Coolants .............................................................................. 69
97 Coro mill .......................................................................... FGF
98 Coro thread .................................................................... FGF
99 Corrosion preventives ................................................... 47
100 Counter sink ....................................................... FIC, 12-13
101 Crush blade ....................................................................... 45
102 Cutting oil .......................................................................... 69
103 Cutting tap ......................................................................112
104 Cutting tool ........................ 21, 31, 45, 58, 91, 97, 123,
................................................................... 161-162, Booklet
105 Cutting tools carbide metal working tool ...........169
106 Cycle time reduction and programming software
for CNC for milling .......................................................... 57
107 Cycle time reduction and programming software
for CNC for turning ......................................................... 57
108 Cylindrical and internal grinding machine .........111
109 Cylindrical grinder machine .............................. 11, 149
110 Deep-drawing hydraulic press ...................... 145111 Deep-hole drilling machine ........................................ 24
112 Deep-hole drilling sub-contracts .............................. 24
113 Desktop printer ................................................................ 70
114 Diamond lapping and polishing systems ...........BGF
115 Diamond tool .................................................... FIC, 12-13
116 Didactic equipment for training ............................... 67
117 Die and mould machine .............................................138
118 Die coater ........................................................................... 45
119 Die/mould machine ................................................... COC
120 DNC system for networking CNC machine ........... 57
121 Drill chuck arbour .........................................................138
122 Drill mill .............................................................................138
123 Drill tool ..............................................................................BC
124 Drill ................................................................................58, 81
125 Drilling and milling machine ....................................125
126 Drilling machine ............................................................125
127 Drilling tool.............. FIC, 12-13, 31, 91, 123, 161-162
128 Drilling-cum-milling machine ..................................146
129 Drive technology ............................................................BIC
130 Dust collectors ...............................................................124
131 Electrical connectivity ............................151, 153132 Element shrink disc ......................................................146
133 End mill ...................................................................122, 138
134 Engineer’s files ...............................................................122
135 Exhibition - Acmee ......................................................... 56
136 Exhibition - Modern Machine Shop-2012 ............. 16
137 Expandable monoblock reamer ................................ 81
138 Exposed linear encoder ...............................................BIC
139 Extruding system ............................................................ 87
140 Filtration unit .................................................... 20141 Fix frame hydraulic press ...........................................145
142 Fixtures ..............................................................................139
143 Flexible shaft grinder ...................................................157
144 Floor plate ........................................................................148
145 Form measurement ........................................................ 25
146 Forming tap ....................................................................112
147 Freewheel-oneway-clutches .....................................146
148 Gantry and NC boring and milling machines 39149 Gear cutting machine................................................ COC
150 Gear hobbing machine ................................................. 79
151 Gear milling solution for CNC milling/turn-mill
machine .............................................................................. 93
152 Gomet bearing ................................................................. 55
153 Grinding machine ..............................46, 124, 149, 155
154 Grip plier ...........................................................................139
155 Grooving and parting tool .......................................... 97
156 Gun drill ............................................................... FIC, 12-13
157 Gun drilling and reaming machine .......................... 24
158 Handling system module................................. 67159 Handy probe ...................................................................133
160 Handy scan ......................................................................133
161 Hard cut end mill ............................................................ 58
162 Heat exchanger machine ...........................................125
163 Heavy-duty bearing ....................................................... 55
164 Heavy-duty CNC machine..........................................140
165 High-precision tool holder .......................................... 23
166 High-pressure hydraulic clamping system .........BGF
167 High-speed drill tap centre ......................................... 61
168 High-speed spindle unit .............................................152
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169 HMCs ..................................................................................125
170 Hold back .........................................................................146
171 Hole-making tool ............................................................ 45
172 Horizontal boring mill ............................................... COC
173 Horizontal CNC machine ............................................107
174 Horizontal handle clamp ............................................139
175 Horizontal hydraulic press .........................................145
176 Horizontal machining centre ................ 7, 61, 99, 107
177 Horizontal milling machine ..................................... COC
178 Hydraulic centerless grinding machine................149
179 Hydraulic cylinder ....................................................18, 20
180 Hydraulic cylindrical grinder .....................................155
181 Hydraulic cylindrical grinding machine ...............149
182 Hydraulic equipment ..................................................... 18
183 Hydraulic internal grinding machine ....................149
184 Hydraulic machine .......................................................... 82
185 Hydraulic power pack ............................................18, 20
186 Hydraulic press................................................ 18, 20, 145
187 Hydraulic surface grinding machine .....................155
188 HyperCAD .......................................................................... 10
189 IMTMA - AMTTF ................................................ 22190 IMTMA - Finishing School Summit ........................... 96
191 IMTMA - Productivity Summit .................................... 44
192 Incremental rolling dies ................................................ 73
193 Indexable tool .................................................................. 58
194 Induction seal/wad .............................................151, 153
195 Inductive proximity switch .......................................... 27
196 Industrial data logger and bespoke solution .....140
197 Industrial grinding and cutting machine .............. 87
198 Industrial packing machine .......................................151
199 INO and battenfeld hydraulic composite press 115
200 Integrated machine safety solution .......................113
201 Intelligent Ethernet system .......................................140
202 Interface electronics ......................................................BIC
203 Interference-free PC board ........................................140
204 Internal grinding machine .........................................149
205 Iron and steel parts ........................................................ 45
206 ISO and milling insert .................................................... 58
207 ISO turning insert ............................................................ 58
208 Jewellery polisher .......................................... 157209 Jigs ......................................................................................139
210 Keyless transmission element ....................... 146
211 Large part drilling and milling machine ...... 125212 Large size machining centre .................................. COC
213 Lathe chuck ....................................................................... 60
214 Lathe machine................................................................148
215 Lathe .......................................................................................7
216 LED ........................................................................................ 27
217 Length gauge ..................................................................BIC
218 Lens mould ........................................................................ 45
219 Linear drive laser cutting machine .......................... 48
220 Linear encoders and scale ...............................151, 153
221 Linear motor thread and gear grinder ................... 77
222 Load break switch ........................................................... 27
223 Lube ..................................................................................... 69
224 Lubricant ............................................................................ 47
225 Machine measurement ...................................BIC226 Machine tool protection system ............................BGF
227 Machine vice ..................................................................BGF
228 Machining centre ............................................................ 79
229 Magnescale technology .............................................121
230 Magnetic modular encoder .......................................BIC
231 Masonry drill ...................................................................122
232 Material testing machine ............................................. 25
233 Maxshot ............................................................................133
234 Measured value acquisition and display...............BIC
235 Measurement equipment ............................................ 25
236 Measuring instrument .................................................109
237 Metal cutting tool ........................................................... 59
238 Metal scrape baling press ..........................................145
239 Metal working fluid ........................................................ 47
240 Metrascan .........................................................................133
241 Metrology equipment ................................................... 25
242 Metrology instrument and solution ......................147
243 Micro grain carbides ....................................................147
244 Micron drill ........................................................................ 45
245 Milling centre .......................................................................7
246 Milling cutter ..............................................FIC, 12-13, 97
247 Milling grade .................................................................. FGF
248 Milling machine ...................................31, 123, 125, BIC
249 Milling tool .......................................45, 91, 161-162, BC
250 Mobile cylinder hydraulic press ..............................145
251 Modular tooling system ................................ FIC, 12-13
252 Mould component .......................................................... 45
253 Monitoring of grinding systems.............................BGF
254 Motor protection circuit breaker .............................. 27
255 Motors and control..................................................18, 20
256 Moulding machine ......................................................... 87
257 Multi-functional tool ...................................................... 97
258 Multi-functional turret................................................... 82
259 Multi-media software for learning CNC milling
and turning technology ............................................... 57
260 Needle roller bearing ....................................... 55
261 Optical measurement ...................................... 25262 Other automation accessories ................................... 89
263 Packaging solutions ...............................151, 153264 Packaging test equipment ..............................151, 153
265 Paint spray system ........................................................115
266 PCB drill ............................................................................... 45
267 PCD and carbide reamers ............................................ 81
268 PCD and CBN tool .........................................................169
269 Pedestal grinder ............................................................157
270 Pedistar buffer ................................................................157
271 Persico forming ..............................................................115
272 Pillar drilling machine .................................................154
273 Pillar-type hydraulic press .........................................145
274 Pilot light ............................................................................ 27
275 Planning machine ..................................... 140, 148, 157
276 Plano-miller ...........................................................148, 157
277 Plano-milling machines ..............................................140
278 PLC-operated hydraulic press ..................................145
279 Plug and socket ............................................................... 27
280 Pneumatic .......................................................................... 82
281 Polishing machine ........................................................124
282 Position display unit .....................................................BIC
283 Post processor .................................................................. 10
284 Power source .................................................................... 65
285 Precision bearing ..........................................................163
286 Precision fabrication work .........................................139
287 Precision gear cutting tool ...................................... COC
288 Precision grinder ............................................................. 11
289 Precision switch ............................................................... 27
290 Precision universal cylindrical machine ...............149
291 Process automation and control equipment ....... 67
292 Productivity tracking system for CNC machine .. 57
293 Profile projector ...................................................151, 153
294 Pull stud ............................................................................138
295 Pull-action clamp ..........................................................139
296 Pump.............................................................................18, 20
297 Punching and laminating presses ..........................115
298 Push button....................................................................... 27
299 Rack rolling dies ............................................... 73300 Rack ...................................................................................... 72
301 Rack-type spline rolling machine ............................. 73
302 Radial drilling machine ..................148, 149, 151, 153
303 Real-time Ethernet system for Ethercat
and Profinet ....................................................................140
304 Real-time open source PAC system .......................140
305 Reamer ..............................................FIC, 12-13, 122, 138
306 Reversible tapping attachments .............................150
307 Robot .................................................................................115
308 Rotary encoder ................................................................BIC
309 Rotary indexing table .................................................BGF
310 Rotary machine ...................................................................7
311 Rotary switch .................................................................... 27
312 Rotating electrical connector .........................151, 153
313 Safety protection device ................................. 27314 Scanning white-light interferometry
microscope ............................................................151, 153
315 Schleicher automatic sandwich line ......................115
316 Schleicher robotic waterjet cutter ..........................115
317 Sealed linear encoder ...................................................BIC
318 Servo motor and drive .................................................. 89
319 Shaping machine ..........................................................148
320 Shot blasting machine ................................................154
321 Shrinking technology ..................................................109
322 Side lock adaptor ..........................................................138
323 Single and double column vertical
machining centre ............................................................ 61
324 Single and multiple precision switch ...................... 27
325 Single limit switches ...................................................... 27
326 Sinking EDM ....................................................................169
327 Slant/flat bed .................................................................... 61
328 Sleeve bearing .................................................................. 55
329 Small size ball bearings ................................................ 55
330 Solder paste ..........................................................151, 153
331 Solid carbide drill .....................................................59, 81
332 Solid carbide mill ............................................................ 59
333 Solid carbide reamer...................................................... 59
334 Solid carbide special drill and mill ........................... 59
335 Solid carbide special reamer ...................................... 59
336 Solid monoblock reamer .............................................. 81
337 Special boring bar........................................................... 81
338 Special fine boring tool ................................................ 81
339 Special hydraulic expansion technology ............... 60
340 Special induction hardening machine .................... 65
341 Special line boring tool................................................. 81
342 Special purpose machine................................... 79, 140
343 Special reaming tool ...................................................... 81
344 Special thread milling tool .......................................... 81
345 Special tool ......................................................................138
346 Spindle nose tooling...................................................... 97
347 Spline rolling machine .................................................. 73
348 SPMs ..................................................................................... 24
349 Standard and special PCD tools ................................ 81
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350 Standard fine boring tools .......................................... 81
351 Standard induction hardening machine................ 65
352 Standard thread milling tool ...................................... 81
353 Stationary work holding ............................................... 60
354 Stepper motor and drive ............................................. 89
355 Straightening machine ...............................................157
356 Straight-line action clamp .........................................139
357 Submersible hydraulic press .....................................145
358 Super precision bearing ............................................... 55
359 Super-abrasive diamond and CBN grinding
wheels ...............................................................................149
360 Surface and profile grinding machine ..................111
361 Surface grinder....................................................... 61, 155
362 Surface grinding machine ...............................148, 155
363 Surface plate ...................................................................148
364 Tap ................................... FIC, 12-13, 81, 98, 122365 Tapping chuck ................................................................152
366 Tensioner nut .................................................................146
367 Tensioner nuts and bolts ...........................................150
368 Thread mill ......................................................................... 93
369 Thread rolling machine ................................................ 73
370 Thread whirling tool ................................................... FGF
371 Threading tool ...........................................................81, BC
372 Thrush ball bearing ........................................................ 55
373 Tilting rotary table ........................................................147
374 Toggle action clamp ....................................................139
375 Toggle press ....................................................................139
376 Tool bits ............................................................................122
377 Tool grinding machine ...............................................111
378 Tool holder ......................................................................109
379 Tool holding system ...................................................... 60
380 Tool logistics system ....................................................109
381 Tool monitoring system ............................................BGF
382 Tool path simulator for CNC milling and turning ..... 57
383 Tool trolleys .....................................................................148
384 Tool .....................................................................................138
385 Tooling system ..........................................................81, BC
386 Tool-maker microscope ....................................151, 153
387 Touch probe.....................................................................BIC
388 Track roller .......................................................................146
389 Tubing accessory............................................................. 67
390 Turn mill centre .............................................................143
391 Turning holder ................................................................. 97
392 Turning machine ...........................................31, 123, BIC
393 Turning tool ...............................................................45, BC
394 Turnkey solution.............................................................. 81
395 Twist drill ................................................................122, 138
396 Two-solvent spray line ................................................115
397 Ultra-high pressure apparatus ........................ 45398 Universal drilling system ............................................152
399 Vacuum chuck................................................... 82400 Validation of packs .............................................151, 153
401 Valve terminal .................................................................. 67
402 Valve ..................................................................................... 67
403 Vertical and horizontal machining centre ............. 39
404 Vertical boring machine .............................................148
405 Vertical handle clamp ..................................................139
406 Vertical honing machine ............................................139
407 Vertical lathe machine ................................................143
408 Vertical machining centre....................................... 7, 61
409 Vertical turn mill centre ................................................ 79
410 Vertical turning lathe ...................................................140
411 Vertical turning machine ................................... 79, 148
412 Vertical turret lathe ........................................................ 26
413 Wear parts ......................................................... 97414 Wear resistant tool ......................................................... 45
415 Wire cut EDM ..................................................................169
416 Work-holding solutions .............................................BGF
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417 Battery-type lifting magnetic chuck ............ 150
418 Bites ....................................................................................138
419 Boring heads ...................................................................156
420 CAM-type permanent lifting magnetic chuck .. 150
421 Centerless machine ......................................................159
422 Chuck controller ............................................................150
423 CIMES-2012........................................................................ 68
424 Circular cold saw ...........................................................148
425 CNC cylindrical roll grinder .......................................156
426 CNC machine .................................................................... 53
427 CNC milling machine .........................................155, 157
428 CNC plunge/angular cylindrical grinder ..............156
429 CNC rotary table ............................................................152
430 CNC vertical grinder .....................................................158
431 Copper alloy wires and rods .....................................158
432 Cutting machine ............................................................160
433 Cutting tool .....................................................................154
434 Cylindrical grinder ........................................................159
435 Deep-hole drilling machine ............................. 37
436 Demagnetiser .................................................................150
437 Diamond circular saw ..................................................138
438 Diamond core bit ..........................................................138
439 Diamond dresser ...........................................................138
440 Diamond grinding wheels for LCD glasses .........138
441 Diamond scribers for sapphires ..............................138
442 Diamond tools for semiconductors .......................138
443 Diamond tools for silica tile industry ....................138
444 Diamond/CBN electroplated tools .........................138
445 Electro magnetic chuck.................................. 150
446 End mill cutter ................................................................158
447 End mill .............................................................................154
448 Fine-pole permanent magnetic chuck ......... 150
449 For precision grinding wheel ...................................138
450 Forming milling cutter ................................................158
451 Fully-automatic circular sawing machine ............148
452 Fully-automatic tungsten carbide sawing machine.....148
453 Grinding machine ........................................... 159
454 Hard alloy turning cutter ............................... 158
455 Heat treatment steel cutting machine .................148
456 High-speed double column milling machining center...119
457 Horizontal band .............................................................163
458 Hydraulic angle lock vise ...........................................150
459 Hydraulic automatic-type aluminum copper .....148
460 Hydraulic automatic-type metal sawing machine ... 148
461 Hydraulic machinery ....................................................146
462 Hydraulic press brake ..................................................146
463 Hydraulic press...............................................................146
464 Hydraulic punch presses ............................................146
465 IMTS-2012 - International Manufacturing
Technology Show ........................................... 117
466 Industrial cleaning automation ...............................160
467 Internal grinding machine .........................................159
468 Inverter chiller ................................................................158
469 Iron fillings separator...................................................150
470 Knocking cylinder........................................... 160
471 Machine tools ................................................. 160
472 Magnetic block unit .....................................................150
473 Magnetic induction block ..........................................150
474 Magnetic roller ...............................................................150
475 Magnetic separator ......................................................150
476 Magnetic steel sheet separator ...............................150
477 Manufacturing equipment ........................................146
478 Metal circular pipe/bar stock end
chamfering machine ....................................................148
479 Metal forming machine ..............................................146
480 Milling cutter ..................................................................158
481 Mororised rotary magnetic chuck ..........................150
482 Natural/polycrystalline/single crystal diamond dies ... 138
483 NC cylindrical grinder ..................................................156
484 On/off permanent lifting magnetic chuck ... 150
485 PCD multi-edged blades for PCB industry ... 138
486 Permanent magnetic chuck ......................................150
487 Precision cutting wheels ............................................138
488 Precision machine vice ...............................................160
489 Press brake.......................................................................146
490 Professional high-speed machine ..........................119
491 Robotic assembly system .............................. 159
492 Rolling machine .............................................................159
493 Rotary permanent magnetic chuck .......................150
494 Saw blade sharpener ..................................... 148
495 Saw .....................................................................................163
496 Sawing machine ............................................................163
497 Shaft ...................................................................................159
498 Shear ..................................................................................146
499 Shearing machines .......................................................146
500 Spindle ..............................................................................139
501 Standard (powerful) magnetic base ......................150
502 Standard (powerful) permanent magnetic chuck .... 150
503 Thread ............................................................. 159
504 Traditional cylindrical grinder ..................................156
505 Tunnel-type magnetizer .............................................150
506 Universal cylindrical grinder .....................................156
507 Universal machine ........................................................159
508 Vacuum system ..............................................................150
509 Various types of wear-resistant parts ....................138
510 Vertical machining centre................................119, 156
511 Waterjet machine ..........................................................160
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April 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS 167
Aiema Technology Centre 56
T: +91-44-26258731
W: www.acmee.in
Asso For Manufacturing Technology 117
T: +703-827-5270
W: www.imts.com
Autotech Machine Tools Sales & Services 8-9
T: +91-20-25690044
W: www.autotechcnc.com
Bei Jyu Precision Machine Co Ltd 160
T: +886-4-2350-1280
W: www.beijyu.com.tw
Big Daishowa Seiki Co. Ltd 23
T: +81-729-828277
W: www.big-daishowa.com
Blaser Swisslube India Pvt Ltd 69
T: +91-124-4994000
W: www.blaser.com
CADEM Technologies Pvt Ltd 57
T: +91-80-26634767
W: www.cadem.com
Castrol 47
T: +91-44-42198885
W: www.castrol.com/industrial
Ceratizit India Pvt Ltd 97
T: +91-33-24947146
W: www.ceratizit.com
Chamunda Equipments 139
T: +91-79-27522437
W: www.chamundaequip.com
Cosmos Impex (India) Pvt Ltd Booklet
T: +91-265-3927000
W: www.cosmos.in
Crane-Bel International Pvt Ltd 18
T: +91-120-3263281
W: www.crane-bel.com
Crane-Bel International Pvt Ltd 20
T: +91-120-3263281
W: www.crane-bel.com
Creaform India 133
T: +91-11-65022218
W: www.creaform3d.com
Dees Hydraulic Industrial Co Ltd 146
T: +886-2-2601-8661
W: www.spc.com.tw
Dijet Industrial Co Ltd 58
T: +91-22-40121231
W: www.dijet.co.jp
Doosan Infracore India Pvt Ltd 14
T: +91-80-42660122
W: www.doosaninfracore.com
Dowel Machinery Pvt Ltd 145
T: +91-281-2362465
W: www.thedowel.com
Drake Manufacturing 77
T: +330-847-7291
W: www.drakemfg.com
Durga Bearing Pvt Ltd 55
T: +91-22-6876073
W: www.durgabearings.com
EFD Induction Ltd 65
T: +91-80-7820404
W: www.efd-induction.com
Emuge India Pvt Ltd 98
T: +91-20-39310000
W: www.emugeindia.com
Ermaksan Sheet Metal Working Machinery 48
T: +90-224-2947500
W: www.ermaksan.com.tr
Erwin Junker 46
T: +91-20-26053896
W: www.junker.in
Essor International Inc 153
W: www.essor.com.tw
Everising Machine Co. 163
T: +886-4-2359-3178
W: www.everising.com
Femco India 143
T: +91-20-40147870
W: www.femco.com.tw
Festo Controls Ltd 67
T: +91-80-22894100
W: www.festo.com
Flow Asia Corporation 160
T: +91-9343-340-001
W: www.flowasia.com
Fong Ho Machinery Industry Co., Ltd 148
T: +886-4-2406-6769
W: www.fongho.com.tw
Fullton Machinery Co., Ltd 26
T: +86-411-82767678
W: www.fulltontech.com
G W Precision Tools India Pvt Ltd 59
T: +91-80-40431252
W: www.gwindia.in
Ganro Industrial Corp 152
T: +886-4-2537-6266
W: www.ganro.com.tw
Gentiger Machinery Industrial Co Ltd 119
T: +886-4-2683-6919
W: www.gentiger.com.tw
Goindustry (Uk) Ltd 115
T: +44-20-70983700
W: www.go-dove.com
GSK CNC Equipment Co. Ltd 29
T: +91-9886835186
W: www.gsk.com.cn
Guang Dar Mangnet Industrial Ltd 150
T: +886-4-2436-0757
W: www.guangdar.com
Guhring India Pvt Ltd FIC
T: +91-80-40322500
W: www.guhring.in
Haas Automation India Pvt Ltd 7
T: +91-20-32935433
W: www.HaasCNC.com
Haimer India Pvt Ltd 109
T: +91-9890153568
W: www.haimer.com
Heidenhain Optics & Electronics (I) BIC
T: +91-44-30234000
W: www.heidenhain.in
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HG Technology Co Ltd 154
T: +886-4-7362-725
W: www.hgt.com.tw
Hong Ji Precision Machinery Ltd. 37
T: +886-4-2422-1095
W: www.hong-ji.com.tw
Hwacheon Asia Pacific Pte Ltd 144
T: +91-20-30429140
W: www.hwacheaon.com
Hyundai Wia 141
T: +91-9940653703
W: www.hyundai-wia.com
Igus India Pvt Ltd 142
T: +91-80-39127800
W: www.igus.in
Indiam Machine Tools Manf - AMTTF 22
T: +91-80-22731625
W: www.amttf.in
Indiam Machine Tools Manf - Finishing School 96
T: +91-80-66246600
W: www.imtma.in
Indiam Machine Tools Manf - MMS 16
T: +91-80-66246600
W: www.mmsinfo.in
Indiam Machine Tools Manf -
Productivity Summit 44
T: +91-80-66246600
W: www.imtma.in
Indian Tool Manufacturers 122
T: +91-22-25852559
W: www.indiantool.com
ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd 61
T: +91-120-3301 001
W: www.isgec.com
Jagdeep Foundry (Regd.) 148
T: +91-1871-242750
W: www.jagdeepfoundry.in
Jainnher Machine Co., Ltd 156
T: +886-4-2358-5299
W: www.jainnher.com.tw
Jin Year Precision Co Ltd 150
T: +886-4-2523-2817
W: www.jinyear.com.tw
Jyoti CNC Automation Pvt Ltd 99
T: +91-2827-287081
W: www.jyoti.co.in
Kabel Schlepp India Pvt Ltd 129
T: +91-80-41158997
W: www.kabelschlepp.com
Kim Union Industrial Co. Ltd 159
T: +886-4-2533-1131
W: www.threadrolling.com.tw
Komet Precision Tool India Pvt Ltd 81
T: +91-80-280780000
Korber Schleifring Gmbh 111
T: +91-80-41554601
W: www.schleifring.in
Korloy Inc. 123
T: +82-2-2522-3181
W: www.korloy.com
Larsen & Toubro Ltd 91, 161-162
T: +91-22-67051093
W: www.larsentoubro.com
Macpower CNC Machinery Pvt Ltd 107
T: +91-2827-287930
W: www.macpowercnc.com
Marox Tools Industrial Co Ltd 158
T: +886-4-2278-0167
W: www.marox.com.tw
Metrol Corporation India Branch Off 58
T: +91-80-42105031
W: www.toolsensor.com
Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd 11
T: +91-120-2712137
W: www.micromaticgrinding.com
Milltronics CNC Machines 53
T: +91-98-45902876
W: www.milltronics.net
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries India Pvt Ltd COC
T: +91-11-41021234
W: www.mhiindia.com
Mitutoyo South Asia Pvt Ltd 25
T: +91-11-26372090
W: www.mitutoyoindia.com
Montfort Shanghai Co Ltd 35-36
T: +860-21/52136600
MTE Industries Pvt Ltd 73
T: +91-40-23777571
W: www.mteindustries.com
Neri Engineering 89
T: +91-80-28374885
W: www.nerigroup.in
Neway CNC Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd 39
T: +91-281-276-7100
W: www.newaycnc.com
Nikon India Pvt Ltd 147
T: +91-124-4688 500
W: www.nikon-instruments.jp/eng/
NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt Ltd 146
T: +91-79-22821527
W: www.nmtgindia.com
NN Combined Engineering Agencies Pvt Ltd BGF
T: +91-40-27844279
W: www.nncea.com
Objet Ap Ltd 70
T: +852-2174 0111
W: www.objet.com
OM Manufactures 151
T: +91-281-2384444
W: www.ommanufacturers.com
Openmind Cadcam Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd 10
T: +91-80-30504647
W: www.openmind-tech.com
OSG India Pvt Ltd 87
T: +91-20-66304407
W: www.osg-india.com
P R Sales Corporation 112
T: +91-20-25437591
W: www.prsales.in
Palmary Machinery Co., Ltd 159
T: +886-4-2492-9799
W: www.grinding.com.tw
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Para Mill Precision Machinery Co Ltd 155
T: +886-4-2680-0678
W: www.paramill.com
Pinnacle Engineering Enterprise 155
T: +91-2752-230552
W: www.pinnaclegrinder.com
Pitroda Utility Industries 149
T: +91-2752-243795
W: www.pitrodautilityindia.com
Pramet Tools India Pvt Ltd 31
T: +91-124-4703825
W: www.pramet.com
Precihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd 24
T: +91-22-25836780
W: www.precihole.co.in
Precision Industrial Co. 163
T: +91-22-23436717
Prem Brothers 124
T: +91-11-28117456
W: www.powermaster-india.com
Premier Ltd 79
T: +91-22-61179009
W: www.premier.co.in
Progressive Engineers 151, 153
T: +91-22-32944289
W: www.hangsterfers.com
Quickmil 125
T: +705-745-2961
W: www.quickmill.com
Riat Brothers (India) 157
T: +91-161-2530805
W: www.riatbrothers.com
Robin Precision Products Pvt Ltd 138
T: +91-2827-287631
W: www.bloodtools.com
Rockwell Automation Pvt Ltd 113
T: +91-120-4671694
W: www.rockwellautomation.com
Royal Precision Tools Corporation 139
T: +886-4-2338-2068
W: www.royal-spindles.com.tw
S&T Engineers 88
T: +91-422-2590810
W: www.stengineers.com
Samkrish 121
T: +91-44-23612310
W: www.samkrish.com
Samkrish Machine Tools 71
T: +91-44-23612310
W: www.samkrishmachinetools.com
Sandvik Coromant India FGF
T: +91-20-27104725
W: www.sandvik.coromant.com/in
Sarabsukh Machine Tools 140
T: +91-1871-223893
W: www.sarabsukhmachines.com
Schunk Intec India Pvt Ltd 60
T: +91-80-41277361
W: www.schunk.com
Seco Tools India Pvt Ltd 21
T: +91-2137-667300
W: www.secotools.com/in
Shanghai Reed Exhibition Co Ltd. Beijing Office 68
T: +86-10-5933-9080
W: www.cimes.net.cn
Shuter Enterprises 72
T: +91-44-32407116
W: www.shuter.in
SLN Technologies Pvt Ltd 140
T: +91-80-26651659
W: www.slntechnologies.com
Taegutec India Ltd BC
T: +91-80-27839111
W: www.taegutec-india.com
Taiwan Diamond Industrial Co., Ltd 138
T: +886-3-363-6971
W: www.taiwandiamond.com
Takamatsu Machinery Co Ltd 41
T: +81-76-2741403
W: www.takamaz.co.jp
Teknic 27
T: +91-22-26592392
W: www.tecknic.co.in
Tungaloy India Pvt Ltd 45
T: +91-22-61248888
W: www.tungaloy.co.jp.in
Tussor Machine Tools India Pvt Ltd 100
T: +91-422-3200183
W: www.pinachoindia.com
Vargus Ltd 93
T: +91-9730028248
W: www.vargus.com
Vijay Machine Tools Pvt Ltd 157
T: +91-22-24950886
W: www.elmacovijay.com
Weizmann Engineering Ltd 82
T: +91-44-22280595
W: www.weizmann.in
Wexper India Ltd 169
T: +91-124-2210020
W: www.wexper.com
YG Cutting Tools Corporation Pvt Ltd 12-13
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