Author: MTW Editorial Team
With the help of Speroni’s tool inspection machine, KS Tools has been able to do reverse engineering of tools and prepare multi-step profile tools in reduced time and cost KS Tools is a manufacturer involved in tool grinding and resharpening, which was founded nearly 20 years back by Mr. D.R. Sharma. A family owned company, KS Tools was facing significant challenges due to its conventional setup & infrastructure. The company was losing out to its competitors as it was not able to tap into growing market opportunity provided by increasing demand of multi-step profile tools. Two years ago, the company…
Due to the challenges facing us all as a result of COVID-19, Mastercam is extending the deadline for this year’s Masters of CAM Wildest Parts Competition. We are combining it with next year’s competition as Masters of CAM Wildest Parts 2020-2021. As a result, parts for the challenge must be received at Mastercam’s Tolland, Connecticut, headquarters postmarked no later than June 30, 2021. You are welcome to send parts in sooner if you have them ready, and you are also encouraged to submit more than one entry if you have the time and inclination. It is hoped that this will…
This new version features a spindle speed increase of 25% Suhner Industrial Products (Rome, Georgia) introduces its machining unit BEX 15 with maximum spindle speed up to 23,000 RPM, thus offering higher speeds and improved production inline. Standard variations are equipped with electric motors of 0.55 kW, 0.75 kW and 1.5 kW. An adapter flange is designed for the installation of multiple spindle heads and angle heads. A new style timing belt drive multiplies the motor speed up to 13,050 RPM spindle speed. An AC inverter drive is used to increase the spindle speed up to 23,000 RPM at 87…
Dormer Pramet aims to lead a change in the metalworking industry by making sustainability an integral part of its business. At the core of this strategy is the use of new technologies and ways of working that deliver value for employees, customers and suppliers, brought together under a program called ‘Make the Shift’. This encompasses a wide range of initiatives and targets under four key headings; Circularity, Climate, People and Fair Play. A list of key actions and objectives are now in place with the aim to deliver all by 2030. This includes increasing recycling of its products and packaging material, reducing…
Business development in the 1st quarter of 2020 strongly marked by corona crisis • Order intake reaches € 440.2 million (previous year’s quarter: € 708.3 million) • Sales revenues are at € 458.0 million (previous year’s quarter: € 629.2 million) • EBIT amounts to € 25.3 million (previous year’s quarter: € 50.4 million) • EBIT margin achieves 5.5% (previous year’s quarter: 8.0%) • Free cash flow amounts to € -36.7 million (previous year’s quarter: € 31.5 million) DMG MORI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT has started the financial year 2020 under massively more difficult market and overall conditions worldwide. The machine building sector had…
Gas-atomized powders made at a new state-of-the-art facility in Sweden will accelerate the adoption of 3D printed titanium parts – and the shift towards sustainable manufacturing Sandvik’s new state-of-the art powder plant for titanium and nickel-based superalloys has recently received the prestigious ‘AS9100 Revision D’ certification for deliveries to the aerospace industry. “Having atomized fine metal powders for more than 40 years, and supplying titanium to the aerospace industry since the 1980s, Sandvik is no stranger to powder atomization or the requirements of the most demanding industries,” says Keith Murray, VP Global Sales, Sandvik Additive Manufacturing Sandvik’s powder plant for…
Radmax is an industry leading 5 axis Laser CAD/CAM system developed specifically for the general engineering, automotive and aerospace industries. Radmax offers an intuitive environment for the comprehensive programming of multi-axis laser or water-jet cutting machines. By using Radm-ax, not only will programming time be minimised, the eventual cut-path will be far more efficient, saving further time on the machine. Add in the comprehensive simulation and proofing tools and you have a system that not only streamlines day-to-day production, it also reduces costly errors and eradicates the need for dry-runs.
The attack of the Coronavirus has definitely changed the world for good. In the process it has devastated plenty of reputations as well as economies. As we near the end of the lockdown it is time to plan for the future, look for opportunities and learn from drawbacks. It is imperative that the government comes out with an exit plan. While the most powerful country on earth, the USA, was found flailing in the face of the virus attack, India, fortunately, managed the pandemic comparatively better. Negative comments of various degrees have appeared in the media. If the IMF has…
Airbus qualifies Oerlikon Balzers’ high-end coating system for REACH-compliant component coatings using BALINIT COerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has received qualification from Airbus for its RS 50 coating system, which uses the latest carbon coating technology. The RS 50 is located in Ferrières-en-Brie near Paris, a major Aerospace certified production facility of Oerlikon Balzers. The coating system has been selected and approved by Airbus to secure REACH-compliant PVD coatings with BALINIT C.The RS 50 coating system is capable of producing BALINIT C coatings according to AIPS 02-04-007 Airbus specification. BALINIT C, a non-hazardous and REACH-compliant alternative to…
Speculations over possible economic scenarios have taken centre stage since the imposition of lockdown in various parts of the world aiming at restricting wide spread of coronavirus in last few months. On one hand there are news on emotional & economic backlash against China over its perceived culpability for the COVID-19 pandemic, on the other hand there are news about Chinese companies moving aggressively for complete buyout of European brands like Volvo & Hasselblad, Chinese own major part of the global medical supply chain for products that are critical for all nations at this point of time. China is back…
One of the major learnings from the ongoing coronavirus crisis is that digitization will be key in the future, asserts Sagar Jeevan Bhosale, MD, Schmersal India. In this interview, he talks about how Schmersal India has restarted production to support essential manufacturing companies from food and pharma sectors, while ensuring the safety and well-being of employees. Excerpts: Q. Please tell us about the initiatives taken by your company for business continuity while ensuring employee well-being during these challenging times? In addition to developing and manufacturing products for a safe workplace, at Schmersal we also give top priority to the safety…
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Imaginarium has joined the fight against COVID-19 by manufacturing PPE (personal protective equipment) for those battling the pandemic at the front lines. Imaginarium, India’s largest Rapid Prototyping and Advanced Manufacturing Center, has announced its efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic by commencing the manufacture of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) in its existing facility. Due to COVID-19, there has been a spike in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), resulting in a supply chain disruption since PPE products are mostly sourced from China. Healthcare professionals on the front lines of the pandemic face a dire shortage of testing supplies and PPE that…
In a survey on the future of fulfilment carried out by barcode specialist Zebra Technologies, respondents estimated that their current inventories were only 66 per cent accurate. Combine this with the fact that shoppers are increasingly less tolerant of delivery delays and out of stock notices, it is vital for e-commerce retailers to keep their inventory management up to scratch. Here, John Young, APAC director at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains how inventory management software can keep things running smoothly. Hyper-consumerism is growing, with customers expecting more products, faster. If a customer’s desired product is out of stock, or…
Industrial IoT (IIoT) is transforming industries. Market leaders have recognized its ability to give them a competitive edge and improve business outcomes. Indeed, IIoT is a key element in the latest industrial revolution called Industry 4.0. It brings together modern cloud computing, IIoT, and AI to create intelligent, self-optimizing industrial equipment and facilities. PTC is a key player in this domain. Leverage PTC’s IIoT solutions to drive innovation and build a smart, connected enterprise ThingWorx Industrial IoT Platform The ThingWorx platform is a complete, end-to-end technology platform designed for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT). It delivers tools and technologies…