Author: Ganesh Gavhane
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…
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…
Cover Story : Manufacturing Innovation- Future of Machine Tools – The blend demand with technology transformation
Mehta Cad Cam group is always aggressive and ahead in innovation and new development in the field of laser and CNC technology. They have very well understood the need of Robotics for accurate precision and mass production and that is the reason they have tie up with renowned Taiwanese robot manufacturer. Mehta have launched very robust, stable and high speed robots for different applications in the engineering field. With the vast experience in manufacturing of Fiber Laser cutting machine for sheet forming industries; they are offering fiber laser cutting system, fiber laser welding system, MIG welding system with Mehta’s Robot…
Many people refrain from using ceramic inserts because of two main reasons: High Price: The price per cutting edge of a Ceramic insert is about 2-3 times higher when compared to a carbide insert with the same shape and size. Technical challenges: Ceramic inserts are sensitive to breakages when not applied correctly. However, when used professionally, ceramic inserts enable a dramatic boost in cutting speeds and, as a result, shorter cycle times and lower production costs. In most cases, carbide inserts are the best solution for a turning application since they offer an excellent balance between performance and cost. However, there are…
Sustainable engineering is not just good for the environment, it also improves capital and operational efficiency, which brings financial gains, highlights Amish Sabharwal, Executive Vice President, Engineering Business Unit, AVEVA. COP26 saw the world’s nations come together and make new environmental pledges, including a US-China agreement to boost cooperation in combating climate change, India’s pledge to achieve net zero by 2070 and 23 countries committing to phasing out coal. However, we all know that it will take more than government pledges to keep the global temperature rise below 1.50C. Industry has a key role to play in fighting climate change,…
Power Tools are a crucial element in the success of any economy, and advancements and innovations in this space directly impact global infrastructure and development. Bosch Power Tools has played a vital role in enabling this growth by providing safe, reliable and technologically advanced power tools, for industries including automotive, manufacturing and construction among others. In emerging economies, with burgeoning industrial activity, the demand for power tools is ever on the rise. Although the ongoing COVID crisis has impacted manufacturing businesses across the world, several innovations in the power tools field have made it possible for simple repairs and high-octane…
A sliding table panel saw has been well utilised since it was installed late last year at Vesconite Bearings’ warehouse in Johannesburg. The saw has mainly been used to cut Vesconite and Ultrablack wear plates that are used in a range of wear applications. The introduction of the machine means the Johannesburg warehouse can dispatch cut-to-size orders quickly, reducing the longer lead times of having plates cut at the company’s busy factory. Vesconite stores manager Martin Nyathi informs that a large number of plates and strips have been accurately cut on the machine and expects the saw to be a…
Multiaxis machining can dramatically increase a shop’s competitiveness. Mastercam Multiaxis is an add-on for Mastercam Mill 3D, Router 3D, Mill-Turn, and Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS®. It improves productivity with simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining capability for Mastercam. Mastercam Multiaxis offers a wide range of multiaxis machining strategies, both basic and advanced. These toolpaths are also useful for advanced control of 3-axis machines. The new Multiaxis Unified toolpath allows you to select multiple pieces of input geometry to generate the toolpath pattern. Using those geometry choices, the toolpath picks the best algorithm to calculate the path. This single toolpath gives you access…
Ideal for increasing efficiency and achieving transparency and connectivity – GROB Systems, a global leader in the development of manufacturing systems and machine tools, announces its new modular GROB-NET4Industry web applications, enabling manufacturers to network and digitalize production processes across all plants to increase facility efficiency. Offering an all-round package for modern production in the Industry 4.0 era, GROB provides 12 modules ranging from planning to engineering to maintenance. Each GROB-NET4Industry module is designed to increase productivity. Users can select from among these modules and combine the most relevant for the best system to ensure transparency and connectivity: GROB4Line –…
AMADA WELD TECH offers a full range of pulsed arc welding power supplies for precision joining applications, ensuring exact control and repeatability. These supplies range from lab models with customizable options, to production machines offering streamlined features to match the customer’s exact needs. Every item is designed and built in-house, from equipment for small-scale manual production to fully automated systems. With a specialist product portfolio developed for precision joining of materials and spanning many industrial sectors, AMADA WELD TECH Europe can uniquely offer the correct technology to suit customers’ specific needs. Each system solution is available with easy-to-program PLC or…