Author: Ganesh Gavhane
Which type (Hydraulic, shrinking, ER Collet, Weldon, Milling Chuck) of toolholder is the best? I guess this is million-dollar question and answering this question have always been tricky and have put me in uncomfortable situation in over 4 decades while working in toolholding systems industry. Over the period I have learnt that an answer to this question cannot be given in general terms as this depends on the particular application of the customer. When choosing the right toolholder, one of basic prerequisite is what is your application and second is selecting amongst different toolholding systems the right toolholder based on…
Rupmaya Shoe Last Industries, India’s largest shoe last manufacturer, recently completed a major CNC machine tool upgrade programme which has enabled the company to increase production capacity to 1,500 pairs of quality shoe lasts per day. The CNC machine tools are all based on NUM’s Flexium CNC platform, and are produced by the specialist Italian company, Newlast. Founded in 2002, Rupmaya Shoe Last Industries Pvt. Ltd has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers of adults’ and children’s shoe lasts in India. The company’s headquarters are located in Agra, and it also operates production facilities in Kanpur and Ambur,…
Companies repeatedly have to contend with serious, even fatal, accidents caused by the unexpected or unseen start-up of complex machinery and systems. Risks due to the unexpected start-up or restart of hazardous movements exist in accessible machinery areas or if protective devices can be can be bypassed and people are present in those areas without being noticed – perhaps on account of maintenance or repair work. These risks need to be determined as part of a risk assessment, which every machinery manufacturer or system integrator must carry out and document under the Machinery Directive. The particular problems that this topic…
New compact monitor for process design and quality control AMADA WELD TECH, Inc., a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, announces the new MM-L300A Laser Weld Monitor. The high-resolution, compact MM-L300A is designed to detect production errors such as gaps between parts, missing parts, over-penetration, incorrect focus, and cover gas absence, providing operators feedback on laser weld quality. The compact, lightweight unit supports laser welding technologies for spot or seam welds. This high-accuracy monitor is ideal for process development and quality control applications of laser welding. The MM-L300A determines weld success by…
Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in machining solutions, has launched two new microdrill families specifically designed for precision machining. The CoroDrill® 462 with -XM geometry and the CoroDrill® 862 with -GM geometry support industries that demand small parts manufacturing, such as medical, automotive, electronics and aerospace. Designed to cover a variety of workpiece materials, the new drills offer precise performance where accuracy is key. Devices across several industries are shrinking in size. This can be seen most clearly in electronics, with modern devices offering greater capabilities in smaller packages. Elsewhere, in medical device manufacturing, the rising trend of minimally invasive…
When it comes to fabricating plastic parts, there is no dearth of options for the process involved. You have CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, extrusion molding, spin casting – and the list goes on. Amongst the many methods, CNC machining and injection molding are two of the most popular techniques employed by manufacturers. If you are stuck between the two, the following detailed comparison will help. CNC Machining vs. Injection Molding: Understanding the Processes The primary difference between CNC machining and injection molding is pretty apparent – the former is about taking away material while the latter involves adding…
New system delivers highest possible metal removal rates in turning operations with lowest cost per cutting edge Kennametal has released the FIX8™ heavy-duty turning system, delivering maximum metal removal rates in steel, stainless steel and cast iron. With eight cutting edges per insert, the FIX8 turning system increases productivity of any heavy-duty turning operation, providing the lowest cost per edge while reducing cutting forces up to 15 percent. FIX8 is designed to cover a wide range of applications, including turning and facing, smooth surfaces, interrupted, and heavily interrupted cuts. From medium depth-of-cut to roughing in steels, cast iron, and challenging…
The increase in steel prices has hammered the Forging Industry in India High fuel prices are still impacting customers and affecting purchase decisions The demand-supply imbalance may affect automakers during the festive season Global chip shortage has resulted in drop of vehicle sales in this festive season The high raw material prices continue to be a challenge India’s auto sector, which grew at a rate of more than 10% in the early 2010s, is now struggling to stay in the green. Due to various factors such as semiconductor chip shortages, rising input costs, rising commodity prices, and rising fuel costs,…
Bharat Fritz Werner and Meltio; a disruptive laser metal deposition technology manufacturer today announced that BFW is going to play a key role in the development and support of the Meltio metal 3D printing and the BFW CNC brand hybrid manufacturing solutions in the Indian market, as an official value-added partner. Meltio offers a pioneering metal 3D printing solution that enables industrial applications with a process built around welding wire, the safest, cleanest, and most affordable metal feedstock in the market. BFW is the leading CNC machine tool manufacturer and industry 4.0 solution provider in India. BFW is a pioneer…
Deformed parts can be a costly waste of both material and time. Preventing deformations during machining is critical, but many materials — like aluminum, with its low hardness and high thermal expansion coefficient — are more prone to deforming than others. Simple changes to machining equipment and practices can help machinists prevent the deformation of aluminum, aluminum alloys, and similar materials. 1. Select Tooling to Minimize Heat and Maximize Chip Evacuation The tool used for machining the aluminum will have a major impact on cutting force and heat, which can cause the deformation of aluminum. Typically, it’s best to avoid…
THE HEAVY ENGINEERING INDUSTRY IN INDIA Heavy engineering is the foundation of a modern economy. After achieving independence, India entered the world of heavy engineering in 1958 with the government’s launch of the Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd. at Ranchi. With Indian-made design and production of heavy iron and steel machines, the country’s industrial economy was propelled forward. India continues into the 21st century on its steady path toward total self-reliance and emergence as a global super power, grows its industrial manufactured goods exports, and forges partnerships with other global players to increase its position as a major manufacturing entity. Manufacturing…
Superalloys – metal alloys, which reflect their complex alloyed structure, have become one of the main engineering materials for a long time. They feature extremely high elevated temperature strength, and therefore often are referred to as high-temperature superalloys (HTSA) or heat-resistant superalloys (HRSA). The history of superalloys started with the development of gas-turbine engines that required reliable materials for high operating temperature ranges. As a result of intensive research and progress in metallurgy, modern superalloys (SA) provide a long service life for working temperatures more than 1000°C. Understandably, the largest superalloy consumers today are aero- and marine engine producers (Fig.…
The coming of Industry 4.0 has significantly altered the structure and functioning of manufacturing industries. Traditional manufacturing practices, which have been rooted in grand infrastructure and necessary man-machine proximity, are now making way for alternate methods of conducting work – particularly in adopting digitalization in core practices. While the digital switch has been in the works, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition, making it an imminent need of the hour. Now, with businesses recovering after a year of uncertainty, the potential in developing a fully functional matrix of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for Indian manufacturers is tremendous. Innovation…
Q. Please tell us more about your company and its infrastructure? The inception root of KTA Spindle Toolings goes long back in 1969 when our reverend uncle late Shri. Chandanmalji Chopda who made his humble new beginning in engineering field (till then we were known as family of Grocery Merchants) with a small setup named as M/s Kalpana Industries for manufacturing of precision auto components for engine and gear box of 2-wheeler and then 4 wheelers based in Hadapsar, Pune. During my tenure at M/s Kalpana Industries while interacting & serving customers, we learnt that lots of machine tap breakage…
Q. How would you introduce your company to a new audience? The Company believe that our constant endeavour is on how emerging technology can be brought to India. Being innovative is Bhavya’s ultimate strategy. To enable us to achieve this, we have not failed to participate in most of the significant exhibitions across India as well as in the Gulf countries. We believe, participating in exhibitions will update us on the latest technology and tools across the globe which Bhavya can bring to the Indian market and cater to the unfulfilled gaps. Also, we can make the world aware about…