Author: Ganesh Gavhane
Minimise your set-up time to maximise your production. Lengthy set-up times can have a crippling effect on your production efficiency. In this fast-changing world the ability to be able to adapt fast is the key to success. With manufacturing, you have to be able to adapt fast but also be accurate, cost effective and dependable. Kitagawa India’s modular workholding systems from LANG Technik (Germany) make this possible. To explain the system clearly we break the product into three main categories – Zero-point clamping, Workholding & Automation Mechanical Zero-Point Clamping – Easy to understand, easy to use, easy to order! LANG’s…
In the world of metal fabrication, plate rolling machines have become an essential tool for rolling large metal plates. These machines are primarily used to build tanks, pressure vessels, silos, and wind towers. However, it’s worth noting that plate rolling machines are versatile enough to bend thin metal plates as well. This ability allows them to create cylinders and tanks that are commonly used in various industries. For example, plate rolling machines are often used for the production of heating and ventilation system parts (HVAC), filters, exhausts, small tanks, fire extinguishers, and LPG gas tanks. Ultimately, the wide range of…
ANCA FX7 with RFID automation enables Carbitool to offer high-quality regrinding services with a quick turnaround Carbitool, known as “The Woodworking Masters,” is a company based in Australia that has been manufacturing carbide tools for the woodworking, cabinetry, joinery, furniture, timber, and panel industries for over 60 years. In 2018, Sutton Tools, an Australian tool manufacturing and services group, acquired Carbitool and now offers its services worldwide. Production Supervisor and regrind specialist, Michael Wilson, has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and grinding special cutting tools at Carbitool. According to Wilson, Carbitool services all kinds of tooling, including metal…
The home-grown Orient Tools is relatively a new entrant in the firmament of cutting tools. Commencing its operations in Pune in 2011, the company registered a steady growth under the dynamic leadership of director DeepakDas. An ISO 9001-2015 company, Orient Tools is a system-driven enterprise where quality permeates everything that it does. Local manufacturer with global work culture, the company chisels out state-of-the-art tungsten carbide metal cutting tools from its modern manufacturing facilities in Pune to cater to the requirements of discerning customers at home and overseas. Highly customer-centric, and value-driven, Orient Tools is spearheading technological innovations in cutting tools…
Renishaw, a world leader in measurement, motion control and healthcare technology, is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year. The conglomerate’s commitment to R & D has resulted in a wide range of groundbreaking solutions, including high-precision measurement systems, motion control products, and advanced healthcare technology. The leader has been recognized with numerous awards for its innovative products and services, and it continually expands its product portfolio to meet the evolving needs of its customers. The company has planned year long celebrations to recognize the contribution and unwavering support of its valued customers and stakeholders who have played an integral role…
This year, global engineering technologies business, Renishaw, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company, which was founded on 4 April 1973, will mark this significant milestone with a year of global activities including open house events at its largest sites, family days for employees and a ‘50 at 50’ charity initiative which will see £150,000 donated to 50 not-for-profit organisations in the 36 countries where it has offices. The Company was formed to commercialise the invention of a touch-trigger probe by now Executive Chairman, Sir David McMurtry, that solved a dimensional measurement problem faced by Rolls-Royce when manufacturing the Olympus…
Precision, Durability, and Versatility Rotary tables are an essential component in many manufacturing applications. They provide a precise means of rotating a workpiece allowing for multi-surface machining operations. Among the many rotary tables available on the market today, the MK Series Rotary Tables stand out for their precision, durability, and versatility. The MK Series is an intelligent design to meet the future requirements that the industry demands from a 4th axis rotary table. Kitagawa’s focus has been to improve the standard of their rotary tables in three areas: By incorporating friction-welding procedures into the manufacturing techniques and combining this skill…
The TapX grinding solution is an excellent option to meet the high demand for high-quality tap products or to fulfill the needs of emerging manufacturers in the market. Recent world events have put supply chains under immense pressure, forcing reassessment of risk from which a trend emerged in onshoring production, increasing sovereign capabilities and reducing reliance on single point supply chains. This presents an opportunity for countries like India, who are nicely positioned to take advantage of this trend. The need from foreign companies to spread risk and strengthen supply, promotes investment, and opens up new markets and opportunities in…
New machining method opens up for turning of several complex features with one tool Cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant introduces a new method for turning of complicated shapes and pockets with only one tool. Reduced cycle time, improved component surface quality and more stable machining are among the benefits Y-axis turning has the potential to bring. Recent years have brought forward immense development in the turning area, with new innovations such as all-directional PrimeTurning™, non-linear turning, and interpolation turning. “One could say that these advances, together with progressive capabilities in modern machines and CAM software, have paved…
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The proposed article illustrates new solutions to contend with machining parts for the medical industry. Machining continues to be a main process for the production of medical parts. The medical industry is a major consumer of cutting tools. What are the specific features of the industry from the tool manufacturer’s point of view? Which medical components are most challenging to the machine? Which cutting tools are common today for machining medical parts? Why are tools for machining orthopedic components at the forefront of technology? What are the cutting tool trends for tomorrow? Cutting tools are characterized by: Machining small-size &…
The machine tools industry is on the cusp of a major transformation due to advances in robotics and automation. Automation, robotic integration, and new technology are challenging traditional manufacturing, creating more efficient processes and improved product quality. This wave of innovation will cause seismic shifts in the industry, with more diverse product types, higher-value services, and increased networked manufacturing capabilities. As the industry matures, it is likely that machine tools companies will experience more competition from other industries as well as from new players who can leverage the latest technology and capitalize on the changing landscape. In addition, the increasing…
The GROB Group headquartered in Mindelheim, Germany, is a formidable name in machine tools and manufacturing systems. The company, with a standing and reputation of nine decades in the engineering world, has a turnover of over 1.5 billion euros and a workforce of 6,600 employees worldwide. GROB’s present portfolio ranges from universal machining centers to highly complex manufacturing systems. It also sets up production plants for electric motors and assembly lines for battery and fuel cell technology. GROB Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd, the Indian arm, has been serving its Indian customers with world-class products and matching services. The company…
Taipei, March 11, 2023: TIMTOS 2023 concluded successfully today, attracting over 45,000 on-site visitors from home and abroad, including nearly 6,000 international visitors from more than 100 countries. Among them, delegations were from Türkiye, Vietnam, Indonesia, Spain and Algeria. The top five countries with the highest turnout were Japan, Malaysia, India, South Korea and Thailand. The online exhibition will continue to run until April 6 and has already reached 7,000 visitors from nearly 15 countries. This year’s TIMTOS has been hailed as a tremendous success by such major exhibitors as HIWIN, FFG, TTGroup, GOODWAY, KEYARROW, KMC, TAKISAWA, HEIDENHAIN, SOCO and…