Author: Ganesh Gavhane
The Pune-based Sunlube Group manufactures a variety of die lubricants, plunger lubes & graphite beads for forging & casting industry. Their 4455 series of high performance wax-free die lubricants are some of the best available die lubes in the market and being used by well-known casting companies in India. Over the years, the company has expanded its portfolio to cover a wide spectrum of products to cater to casting and forging industry. The group also offers Patented Process Technology of Polymer Based Oil-free rust preventives, discovers Machine Tools World in an interview with Sandeep Gaikwad, Managing Director, Sunlube Group. Excerpts:…
Schmersal celebrates its platinum jubilee Exactly 75 years ago, on September 15, 1945, the textile merchant Kurt Andreas Schmersal (short: K.A.), master mechanic Ernst Schmersal and master electrician Aurel Schmersal signed a partnership agreement – the company K.A. Schmersal was born! The young company K.A. Schmersal first started to produce switches and especially elevator switches in Wuppertal, Germany. And there was a market for that: after the war, the city of Wuppertal was 66% destroyed and Schmersal’s switchgear was needed for urgent repairs to elevators and in vital businesses such as hospitals. But one of the first products that Schmersal…
Sandvik’s new powder plant in Sweden has recently received the ‘ISO 13485:2016’ medical certification for Osprey®titanium powders, now approved for use in the additive manufacturing of medical applications. 3D printing of implants enables rapid manufacturing directly from an individual’s anatomical data – enhancing the healing process and improving the prognosis for the patient. Sandvik’s titanium powder plant, located in Sandviken Sweden, was inaugurated in the end of 2019, with more than 150 guests including end-users in key industries like aerospace and medical. Since then, extensive work has been ongoing to ramp-up the highly automated plant, fine-tuning the process and optimizing…
The metal cutting machine plays an important role in the efficient, high-precision, and effective manufacturing of defence and aerospace components and equipment such as composites, engine parts, ignitors, rotary blades, and turbines. The rising number of automation and efficiency initiatives to reduce overhead costs in aerospace and defence industries is likely to fuel the demand for metal cutting machines over the decade at the least. Unfortunately, the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has created a war-like situation across the globe. Authorities in several countries were forced to implement the lockdown measures which led to stopping most of the non-essential…
Sandvik and BEAMIT have made several important advances in metal additive manufacturing (AM) over the last six months. Most recently the BEAMIT Group acquired ZARE, meaning that two leading additive manufacturing service bureaus in Europe join forces to become one of the largest independent AM service providers, serving the most demanding industries. In July 2019, Sandvik acquired a significant stake in leading European-based AM service provider BEAMIT, with the right to further increase its stake over time. BEAMIT is a trusted supplier of advanced metal AM-components to demanding industries, including aerospace, space, automotive and energy. “In September 2020, Sandvik and…
New fine-finishing face mill for cast iron exceeds highest surface requirements. Kennametal has introduced a new face milling platform for cast iron applications, the KCFM 45. With fixed and adjustable pocket seats, the new milling cutter provides the option for semi-finishing as well as fine-finishing applications, exceeding the highest surface quality requirements. With carbide, ceramic and PcBN inserts, this new tool is a flexible, cost-effective and user-friendly solution that is ideal for any type of CNC machining center. Insert offering Carbide inserts are ideal for machining at lower RPM, or in thin-walled workpieces and less stable conditions, while ceramic inserts…
CNC Software, Inc., developers of Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software, has announced a new partnership with the American Precision Museum (APM) and Haas Automation. APM combines the atmosphere of an original 19th century water-powered manufacturing facility with a world-class collection of historic machines. It explores industrial history in the context of innovation, creative problem solving, and the impact of precision manufacturing on American history and culture. The APM factory was first powered by a great water wheel, located in the basement, which drove a drum that carried belts up through the ceiling to the overhead line shafts on the…
There are several tools available within Dormer Pramet’s standard assortment, which can be used to support the production of various railway components. Railway focused cutting tools can often be complex due to the specific requirement needed to machine a certain component in an efficient and highly reliable manner. Therefore, across many applications, the majority of cutting tools in the railway industry are classed as the Specials, designed with the customer and operation in mind. But not all products! There are several tools available within Dormer Pramet’s standard assortment, which can be used to support the production of various railway components.…
While it is a good idea to take note of the conversations and feedback that relates to your machine shop online, it is also necessary to be proactive about boosting your business’ visibility in the digital age. Catering to the needs of customers is important for any business, and it is especially sensible if you run a machine shop since the market is fiercely competitive. In order to help you exceed expectations with your efforts, here is a look at the assets that customers will be looking for in your operations. Modern equipment & software Up-to-date machinery with the latest…
From a green perspective, making new tools from recycled solid carbide requires 70 percent less energy than producing with virgin raw materials Located in Austria and part of the Sandvik group, Wolfram Bergbau und Hütten is one of the world’s largest producers of tungsten. A vital ingredient in Sandvik Coromant’s solid carbide tools, estimated reserves of the material are around seven million tonnes — or 100 years of consumption. Access to primary raw materials is the key to maintaining Wolfram’s position, but the plant also invests in tools that are already created. Here, Jill Glynn, commercial services manager at leader…
Q. Under this unprecedented situation of COVID 19, what are your plans to address Machine tools/manufacturing Industry needs ? How has this situation been for FLIR so far? I will try to answer second question first. FLIR has been doing well in terms of delivering products meeting high demand mainly due to EST application. Infrared thermography coupled with special screening software, can detect elevated skin temperatures (EST), which may indicate the presence of a fever. When followed by a screening with a medical device designed specifically for measuring body temperature, such as a thermometer, the use of an infrared camera…
The die coat plays an important role in aluminium die casting and it is one of the primary constituents of the die casting process. Die coat constituents are mainly silicon(synthesise), polymers, waxes, graphite, oils, vegetable oils, anti-solder additives to enhance properties, chemicals for preservation(biocide),emulsifiers, surfactants, etc. The ratio of these constituents varies from makers to makers in their various products. The above constituents amount 20 to 30% and the rest is liquefier only. The role of die coat The role of die coat is to release of the casting form permanent mould made of die steel. Primarily die coat is…
NCSIMUL, based on know-how in the field of machining and mastery of the digital process, is a business solution that comprehensively addresses the needs of all professionals involved in the cutting tool management process. With NCSIMUL TOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM and NCSIMUL INTERFACE we can optimize preparation efficiency and making our machine-tools more productive. Global management of the tool flow: elements, assemblies, test and inspection systems, 3D CAM models, inventory, supplier data, documents and cutting parameters… Single Depository for nominal and physical tools built into the global production process. Analysis and rewrite function for the ISO program before loading on to…
Watch how quickly CNC Toolpaths can be automatically generated for modifications done in CAD model using EDGECAM. It is very easy to create the Optimized, Error-free and Collision-free Toolpaths in EDGECAM for various CNC applications. EDGECAM is an Intelligent, Feature-based machining software which automatically detects the change in CAD model from its DESIGNER & accordingly updates the toolpaths. You can visualize the Toolpath Simulation as well as accurate cycle time in EDEGCAM for updated CAD model.