Author: Ganesh Gavhane
The use of cores incorporating conformal cooling in the moulds for its plastic casings has allowed Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co.KG to reduce the cooling time for each part by 55%, giving a huge boost to the company’s moulding productivity. The special cores, which were designed by Renishaw, were produced using metal additive manufacturing technology High-pressure washers from Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co.KG, with their unmistakable bright yellow casings, have become a permanent fixture in many German homes and are growing in international popularity. The devices’ power and reliability encourage people to use their “Kärcher” as part of their daily…
An extremely impressive machine concept providing the option of milling and drilling without re-clamping and – above all – a high level of process safety with maximum accuracy for workpiece machining. Impressed by these benefits and now relocated to Breidenbach, Hessen, the milling services provider HETEC is now a loyal GROB customer. Hans Rink, Head GROB Representative for the Hessen region, managed to persuade HETEC MD Friedhelm Herhaus to visit the GROB trade fair stand. Back then, Friedhelm Herhaus was rather sceptical about the size of GROB as a company, as he couldn’t believe that he would really be taken…
Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW) has developed an internal SW Cloud Platform to make customers’ machine data from their machining centers even more transparent, accessible and user-friendlySW has already taken on a pioneering role in the industry, as it has been offering its customers access to machine data – via a portal since 2004. To be able to present this information more clearly and concisely and in a more modern format, SW has developed its own Cloud solution based on the Predix IIoT platform from GE, thereby making it even easier for customers to meet quality and production goals.With the existing…
The group comprises of six principal companies which come with more than five decades of rich engineering experience supported by leaders who are pioneers in the development of many technologically advanced productsAce Micromatic group, is known for its customer centric products and services, and is a forerunner in the metal cutting industry and the largest machine tool conglomerate in India. The group specializes in the manufacturing of CNC controlled turning, milling and grinding machines along with subsystems like tool turrets, ATC etc. It also offer products to enhance our customer’s productivity through real time machine monitoring.Ace Micromatic group comprises of…
Despite volatile market conditions and stiff competition, MAC Group has been clocking steady growth and positive turnover year-on-year over the last 25 years. Shweta Nanda from MTW spoke to three key leaders in the group: J Nagarajan, MD, MAC Group of Companies; C J Badrinath, Director, CNC India; and J Vijayakumar, Director, Hoshi Tools to know more about the group’s journey, achievements and success mantra.MAC Group, established in 1991, with its flagship company MAC Machine Tools and Automation (formerly MACH Electronics) has traversed a long way since its humble beginnings. Following an excellent turnover in the first year itself, the…
TAL Manufacturing Solutions recently launched their 6-axis variant ‘BRABO TR06-6’ robot in New Delhi to cater to Robotics Automation requirements across different industries. After the phenomenal reception of their 5-axis variants of BRABO in the Indian market, the much awaited 6-axis variant comes with articulate motion capabilities needed for complex manufacturing applications. The BRABO TRO6-6 has the standard advantages of its predecessor and is easy to install, use and maintain. The modular design of BRABO TR06-6 enhances the work envelope, ensuring path accuracy and low noise emission. The teach pendant for the robot is light and its superior design along…
Metal Power Analytical (India) founded by Mr. P.D. Pant in 1987, provides a comprehensive range of products and services to meet the analytical needs of metal industries. The company’s product portfolio spans Laboratory Optical / Atomic Emission Spectrometers, Mobile Spectrometers, Hydrogen analyzers for molten Aluminium, Certified Reference Materials, Sample Preparation Machines for spectrometers as well as a wide range of accessories. Its Laboratory Division also offers services in Material Analyses and Proficiency Testing for other laboratories. The Company has over 25 years of experience serving the needs of ferrous and non-ferrous metal industries and has its presence in 35 countries…
Industrial Automation Review (www.industrialautomationreview.com) has expertise to provide informed and insightful coverage about industrial automation. IAR being arm of 17 year old brand – ENGINEERING REVIEW magazine has a legacy of unique editorial approach that provides knowledge & intelligence for management to IT to professionals on the plant floor. Automation professionals can keep themselves updated via latest industry news and developments, new products and technologies, and successful implementations that maximize return on automation. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION REVIEW ( IAR ) provides industry insights to executive management, operations, engineering, and IT professionals in discrete and batch manufacturing and the process industries. IAR…
Dr. Raj Shah, Director at Koehler Instrument company, New York was recently honored by the International Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), at its recent annual meeting in Minneapolis with the prestigious PM Ku Medal. The P.M. Ku Medal is the one of the highest STLE award, and was established in 1978 to recognize outstanding and selfless achievements.STLE is the premier international technical society serving the needs of more than 13,000 individuals and numerous companies and organizations worldwide that comprise the tribology, petroleum and lubrication engineering business sector. STLE members are experts who research, develop and market the methods…
One of the world’s leading machine tool manufacturers, the UNITED GRINDING Group, has a new owner. The new owner structure comprises a strategically aligned pool of investors organized by the Swiss BZ Bank Aktiengesellschaft. The sale of the Group by the Körber technology group was completed with effect from the end of June 29, 2018, following approval by the responsible supervisory authorities. The UNITED GRINDING Group has experienced a very positive development in recent years and has been able to further expand its strong position in the machine tool market. Investments in innovative solutions, modern production technologies, the Group’s international…
Unless your facility uses nothing but robots, you’ll encounter human error in manufacturing. Not only is it a hassle, but it also causes serious problems ranging from lost profits to injury and death.In fact, errors have a major impact on operations of manufacturing facilities. Human mistakes contribute to 23 percent of unplanned manufacturing downtime. Here are seven ideas to help you prevent human mistakes on the floor. Use a Firewall Temporarily While you rearrange your facility to reduce human error, have an independent inspector look over products. This plan serves as a firewall, preventing poorly made products from leaving your…
In this interaction with Huned Contractor, Tata Technologies’ Chief Delivery Officer Ashutosh Vaidya elaborates about their Axia-VAVE Centre of Excellence has contributed to providing innovative engineering solutions, particularly so in the automotive sector From the era of Henry Ford, the automotive industry has been at the forefront of technological progress. In a world which witnesses phenomenal breakthroughs and disruptions every day, the automotive industry has been leading the charge. Today, concepts which were unheard of even a few years back have captured mind space. From connected cars to electric vehicles, mobility to telematics, these emerging technologies are dominating the automotive…
Ville Vuori, CEO, Kemppi OyKemppi is a pioneer within the welding industry. The company, with a legacy of 70 years, states that its role is to develop solutions so that its customer wins in his business. Headquartered in Lahti, Finland, Kemppi employs over 600 welding experts in 13 countries and has a revenue of over 110 MEUR. Its offerings include welding solutions – intelligent equipment, welding management software and expert services – for both demanding industrial applications and ready-to-weld needs. The company has its Indian arm operating from Chennai, and has a global partner network covering over 60 countries. Kemppi…
A global automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler, with four plants and 19 sales offices has significant presence in India. The company’s three major product brands – FAG, INA and LUK – are well represented in India. Schaeffler in India has earned global qualifications both in terms of quality and productivity and the group is now actively looking at Indian operations as an important manufacturing hub in this region. The company recently appointed Harsha Kadam as Industrial President. Excerpts from an interview with Huned ContractorQ. In your new role as Industrial President, what will be your scope of responsibilities and activities?I…