Author: MTW Editorial Team

Lubricants play an important role in all mechanical equipment. No machine can work efficiently without proper lubrication. Plant operations everywhere are dependent on well-lubricated machinery to maintain smooth production and maximise uptime. However, proper lubrication requires more than mere application of overflowing grease to different parts of the machinery. Add too much or too little, and overheating, frequent downtime and large maintenance costs will be the outcome. However, by applying certain steps, it’s possible to reduce problems associated with lubrication. 1. Make the proper assessment The first step is to assess the condition of the current lubrication process. Analyze the…

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As technologies and construction innovations continue to adapt to meet our modern needs; companies are constantly improving their products and services in order to keep up. Industry leaders Liebherr have recently revealed that they will be launching the world’s first battery powered drilling rig in summer 2019 which could offer huge changes within construction. The ‘LB 16 unplugged’ has been expertly designed and manufactured to not only offer increased efficiency, but also maximum performance all while causing no local emissions unlike conventional diesel powered drilling rigs.LB 16 Unplugged Performance Specifications Set to revolutionise the drilling rig industry; the Liebherr LB…

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Hexagon Production Software (HPS – formerly known as Vero Software) which is World’s No. 1 CAM (Manufacturing Solutions Provider) Company successfully conducted “India Customer Meet 2019 Event” on 22nd May 2019 at Sheraton Grand Hotel at Pune from 4:00 pm onwards. The event was a grand success with sharing of knowledge & best practices within Manufacturing Community. More than 350 members including customers, prospects, associates and partners attended the grand event.Mr. Amol Mane (General Manager-Technical & Marketing, India & South East Asia) hosted the entire event. He started with “Welcome Note and Corporate Presentation”. The main attraction of the event…

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Walter AG, a provider of specialized machining solutions based in Tübingen, Germany, is celebrating the centenary of its foundation today with some 150 guests from the worlds of business and politics. Guests include numerous international customers and partners, as well as Klaus Tappeser, Chief Commissioner of the district of Tübingen; Joachim Walter, District Chief Executive of Tübingen; and Boris Palmer, Lord Mayor of the city of Tübingen. Walter AG is particularly glad about welcoming Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Baden-Württemberg’s State Minister for Economy, Labour and Housing. „For 100 years now, Walter AG has been a synonym for high-calibre engineering with a…

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India’s leading additive manufacturing service provider to participate in Rapid + TCT Show,explore business opportunities in the USA.India’s leading additive manufacturing solution provider, Objectify Technologies is all set to showcase its capabilities at the upcoming Rapid + TCT Show 2019 at Booth #2158, North America’s most influential additive manufacturing event. Scheduled to take place from May 20-23 at Cobo Centre, Detroit, the event promises to be an ideal platform for companies and professionals seeking to learn new developments in AM, explore business opportunities in the US market and meet industry professionals.“US has always been the most exciting country with lot…

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Q. Please brief us overall outlook SCHMERSAL as global company & its Indian infrastructure?The Schmersal Group is a global market leader in the field of functional machine safety. As a group we have had a very successful business year 2018 with continued growth rates. And we are convinced that this upward trend will continue. One reason is that we are currently experiencing a time of accelerated technological innovations, e.g. Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, robotics etc. This has a positive impact on the global machine building industry, which is our major customer segment. The machine building sector is worldwide on a…

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Are you looking to get the most out of your new — or new-to-you — CNC machine? We think newer initiates as well as industry veterans can benefit from the following six tips for effective CNC machine setup.Begin With a Clean MachineThis may be one of those CNC machine setup tips that doesn’t need repeating. Let’s repeat it anyway.Cleaning your essential equipment on a regular basis is a matter of safety, product quality and machine longevity. CNC machines are built tough, but the buildup of grit, oils and debris in their more delicate components takes time off the useful life…

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