Author: Ganesh Gavhane
Ward & Burke was looking for a plate roller for its Canadian operations. It had great success with a Faccin 4HEP machine in Ireland, so the company decided to purchase the same one. Happy with the results, the shop purchased two more identical machines, which are set for delivery in December of this year. Images: Faccin When you are a world leader in microtunnelling, you know a thing or two about the equipment needed to operate efficiently. And when Ward & Burke, an Ireland-based civil engineering firm, expanded its Canadian operations, it made sense that it would look at adding…
We have been recognized consecutively for the last two years, as a ‘best brand in Metal Cutting’ in a survey conducted by the Economic Times Q. How do you define ‘Quality’? A product is said to be of good quality if it satisfies the customer requirements in terms of performance, grade, durability, appearance and intended purpose and if all these parameters are sustained during the life of the product. In Machine tools, I would say Quality is a byproduct of the processes followed in design, manufacturing, assembly, supply chain, sales, and service of a product. Q. What’s your benchmark for…
Accusharp Cutting Tools Pvt. Ltd. is a Leading cutting tool manufacturer in India, we design, manufacture & supply all types of Special Carbide Round Tools for Automobiles, Aerospace, Defense, Mining, Medical, Engineering, Textile, Energy Sector, Machine, Tools Industries, etc. to bring this high-end technology to the country. “Accusharp has for long been one of the important drivers in the cutting tooling industry in India. We are widely recognized as an Indian company with a global business culture, which makes us the first choice for special cutting tools for a number of local companies and MNCs. By investing in HiPIMS technology…
It is now more than a year since Dormer Pramet completed the acquisition of Miranda Tools in India. To mark the occasion, a special event was held at the end of 2021, involving all employees located at the Ankleshwar production unit (PU), as well as sales colleagues from right across the country. It was indeed an opportunity to thank and congratulate everyone involved in what has been a successful integration and transformation of the Miranda brand into the Dormer Pramet family. Celebrations began with the traditional Indian way of worship to Lord Ganesha, as the remover of obstacles and showering…
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Kennametal India Limited (KIL) reported continued growth for the second consecutive quarter of FY22 (ending December 31, 2021), notwithstanding the industry challenges arising from cautious market sentiment in anticipation of the third wave of COVID, as well as other prevailing disruptions. On a consolidated basis, sales grew to ₹ 2,390 Mn, 10.24% higher as compared to the same quarter last fiscal. EBT (before exceptional items) was ₹ 406 Mn, up 79.65% over the same quarter, last fiscal. The company delivered strong performance in both the Hard Metals and Machine Tools segments with a broad-based growth across the key sectors of…
The former President of ALFING Corporation was welcomed at the northern Chicago suburb headquarters following Howard Michael’s retirement after 25 years of service as President. CHICAGO, Illinois – JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corporation welcomes their new President and COO, Michael Defer. The change in management took place after former President Howard Michael retired from his 25-year long position as President. Prior to JTEKT Toyoda, Defer served as an executive at ALFING, Chiron, and Heller. Defer began his new role at JTEKT Toyoda on January 3, 2022. Defer highlights the strong reputation Toyoda holds in its industry, especially with its reliability and…
In today’s dynamic business scenario, the organizations that truly stand out from the pack today as clear leaders within their industries, it would be clear that they all have one common factor: they all embrace innovation. Hence manufacturing and innovation tango together, enabling the organisation to GROW consistently, STAY RELEVANT, and be a DIFFERENTIATOR to deliver value to our customers. Existing Product Portfolio. Since we see ourselves as A One Stop Solution provider, we have developed a large product basket ranging from a turning chucker with linear tooling to Precision high speed multi axis / multi-tasking machines complimented with automation…
QVI Inc, USA is the world’s largest vision metrology company. We pride ourselves as the oldest and largest manufacturer of high accuracy & reliable vision measuring machines. Customers around the world rely on OGP systems, to ensure the consistent quality of their products. 75 Years Of Technical Innovation For over 75 years, OGP has consistently led with a succession of innovative systems and sensors to tackle the most difficult measurement challenges, especially as it pertains to the medical industry. Multisensor metrology is a preferred quality control technology for manufacturers to develop, maintain, and improve the quality of products. We are…
Q. What has been the biggest takeaway for the manufacturing industry in 2021? The last year has witnessed a mix of highs and lows, bringing some amount of uncertainty to industries across the globe. For core sectors like manufacturing, like others, the year began with optimism that was dimmed by the second wave and subsequent challenges in supply side constraints, cost imbalances and management hindrances. Now, recovering from a trough with a firm eye on building a profitable tomorrow, businesses are ensuring efficiency in operations by paying more attention to equipment health and maintenance. The pandemic has also taught us…
The True Cost Of Your Metalworking Fluid In our June 2021 issue, we explored how metalworking manufacturers can “Get Dramatic Savings by Using the Right Coolant”. Adding to this, we share a look at how coolant cost is a very small percentage of overall part production expense and can make or break costs all the way down the production line. Coolant’s Ripple-Down Affect Coolants are an integral part of the machining process. They can extend tool life, improve surface finish, increase production, and add to profits. Yet when looking for a way to cut costs, some manufacturers look at going…
The blend of demand with technology transformation Besides the massive effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, several external and internal effects are leading to declining demand in the machine tool market. The transformation of the automotive industry from internal combustion engines to electric drivetrains represents a significant challenge for the machine tool industry. While an internal combustion engine requires many highly precise metal parts, the same is not true for electric drivetrains, which have fewer tooled parts. Aside from the impact of the pandemic, this is the main reason why orders for metal cutting and forming machineries declined significantly in the…
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No matter how well an operation is doing, it’s important to pause regularly and assess how things can improve. When the time comes to review progress and performance, productivity is a key factor to consider. It’s no different in a machining or metalworking operation. Is the equipment working optimally? Are the processes and production lines offering steady movement with excellent performance, or are they slowing down operations? What about other tools, support crews, and maintenance tasks? Optimization also includes resource usage and consumption as well as waste produced. Are you and your team aware of how to minimize all of…
A revolutionary product innovation from the UNITED GRINDING Group, C.O.R.E.—Customer Oriented REvolution, has been nominated for a UX Design Award for its outstanding user and customer experience. The panel selected it from a pool of 300 submissions from 58 countries C.O.R.E. from the UNITED GRINDING Group brings to life a new machine interaction concept based on a modern hardware and software architecture. It standardizes operation of all machine tools from the UNITED GRINDING Group, with a new 24-inch multi-touch C.O.R.E. panel offering intuitive controls similar to a smartphone and personalized customization options. The clean design of the C.O.R.E. panel features…