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Contents AUGUST 2021
COVER STORY BUSINESS NEWS
08 Mitsubishi Electric
Anca: Providing India CNC upgrades
manufacturing industry
grinding to make India self-reliant
technology 10 CNC Software
Europe Reaches
excellence with Milestone, Celebrates
Anniversary
precision 12 AMADA WELD
TECH Announces CD-
A1000A Capacitive
22 Discharge Welder
14 Phillips Machine
Tools creates affordable
Additive Hybrid Solution
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LMT TOOLS:
The global
leadership in
precision tools
arena
18 44 Wind Energy projects gain momentum in
Africa & Middle East & challenges lay ahead
TECH INNOVATION TECH INNOVATION
50 Safe Speed and Standstill Monitoring
54 Performance, precision, sustainability
56 Resist friction by adopting smart lubrication
21 TOOL CRAFT FOR AIRCRAFT
60 Exact distance – a decisive detail
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Editorial Board Editorial Index
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Aequs 12
AMADA WELD TECH 12
Anca Machine Tools 28
B
Bettinelli Automation Components 71
Bhavya Machine Tools 70
C
Mr. Arun Mahajan Mr. K. Sreeramachan- Mr. GK Pillai
General Manager dra Murthy Director & Advisor, CNC Masters 38
AMT- The Association For President – Operations, Walchandnagar Industries Ltd E
Manufacturing Technology Lakshmi Machine Works
Ltd., Coimbatore ExxonMobil 56
F
Faccin Group 44
FARO® Technologies 58
G
Godrej & Boyce 16
I
Ionbond Coatings 64
ISCAR 21
Mr. Mukund Pant Ms. Samina Khalid Mr. Rupesh Paparaju J
Director Marketing Manager Director, Jayashree Electron 71
Metal Power Analytica Renishaw Metrology Bettinelli Automation JUNKER Group 54
Private Ltd. Systems Ltd. Components Pvt. Ltd.
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LMT Tools 18, 26
M
Marvel Gloves Industries 70
Master Fluid 46
Mastercam 10
Micro-Epsilon 60
Mitsubishi Electric 8
Mr. Yogin Chhaniara Mr. Sushil Kumar Mr. Suhas Belapurkar P
President General Secretary Director - Sales & Phillips Machine Tools 14
Machine Tools Manufacturers Association of Ludhiana Marketing ( Industrial
Association - Rajkot Machine Tool Industries Products) S
Sanjay Tools & Adhesives Schmersal India 50, 67
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BUSINESS NEWS
Mitsubishi Electric India CNC upgrades manufacturing
industry to make India self-reliant
The Indian manufacturing industry, which help in maintaining the accuracy and Lower breakdown time: Highly trained
emerged as one of the high growth productivity in manufacturing. and well-equipped engineers are always
sectors in the country has undergone a Touted to be the future of Indian there to ensure that the machines are
paradigm shift. The industry undoubtedly manufacturing, CNCs have opened up restored in the shortest time.
gained momentum when PM Narendra new avenues for India to ramp up its
Modi initiated a major national programme manufacturing capacity and reduce Free inspection visit: the company also
‘Make in India’ to make the country a delivery times. conducts a free of cost machine evaluation
manufacturing hub and give global Mitsubishi Electric India, the global at the time of purchase of the EWC. This
appreciation to the economy. leader in the manufacturing industry, has helps the customer to know about the
The manufacturing industry has an been taking new initiatives that might be machine’s health and condition.
immense potential to provide a major helpful for the industry in the long run.
push to diverse companies including These are as follows: No hidden charges: As per EWC, travel
those engaged in manufacturing of and lodging for engineers, freight charges
machinery and equipment, electrical and for shipments, and the returns of parts are
metal products, building and construction covered under the contract.
material, automation technology, etc.
However, these companies require pro- The company has several CNCs covered
active support for their proper functioning under the extended warranty contract.
and delivery. They are as follows:
In a bid to offer support to the Economical: For economical controllers,
manufacturers and the industry on the The Extended Warranty Scheme E70/E80 series with turning/grinding/
whole, there are several global leaders To facilitate better services to customers, gantry machines.
who have been taking measures to the company has launched a new
diversify service support and enhance Extended Warranty Contract (EWC) for Standard: For standard controllers, M60/
the production. Mitsubishi Electric India is selected CNCs. This initiative will help M70/E70/M80/E80 series.
also in the same league, providing CNC in assuring prompt responses, reliable
manufacturing facilities in the country to technologies, and a user-friendly support Custom: For windows/customised
maintain responsive and quicker product system to ensure better after-sales controllers of Japanese as well as
deliveries while ensuring robust production services for clients all across India. There’s Taiwanese machine tool builders, including
in India. no denying that EWC also comes with a the C70/C80 series.
CNC, a mainstay in the manufacturing brief discount and special payment terms.
industry for decades now, is a The Importance of Preventive
manufacturing process where pre- Benefits associated with Extended Maintenance Support (PM)
programmed computer software Warranty Scheme For keeping shop machines running
controls the movement of factory Priority response: The company’s service efficiently, one should opt for routine
machinery. Mitsubishi Electric India, so team is always a call away. Whenever check-ups. These check-ups not only
as to strengthen the services, sales and there’s a breakdown, one can call or mail boost output efficiencies but help in
manufacturing vertical, established a CNC service engineers anytime to get a solution increasing uptime, and improving profit
centre in Peenya, Bengaluru in 2016. This for the problem. margins.
CNC technical centre provides support to Meanwhile, this may be a bit difficult
the machine tool market in India. Low running costs: The company assures with CNC machines and larger systems.
Set up as an initiative to support the to minimise downtime involved and an When a machine runs continuously, there
government’s ‘Make in India’ mission, increased machine lifetime. The EWC is is a possibility of deterioration of the CNC’s
CNCs by Mitsubishi Electric India use also available at an attractive price in the parts. This, in turn, can lead to a machine
precisely programmed commands that market as compared to others. breakdown.
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Also, any variation in the voltage, cabinet available 24x7 to offer technical support company’s standard service policy, these
temperature, or machine vibration can at the toll-free number and via email. The parts are dispatched the very next day of
affect the life of the CNC parts. However, round-the-clock support – CNC SS24 the service request.
with regular preventive maintenance, offers various other features as well.
customers can easily overcome such Working towards making
issues and ensure increased machine Troubleshooting & counselling: The ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’
availability for their production procedures. trained engineers will assist maintenance “Our aim is to become the trusted partner
personnel to diagnose the problem and to for businesses targeting global and future-
This preventive maintenance includes: restore the machine quickly. oriented development. We are helping
Proper health-check for all CNC parts the Indian manufacturing industry with
available in the machine, including the Priority service & support: The Company solutions that cover targeted segments
supply, temperature, and vibrations; maintains a complete machine failure for the growth and development of the
Overhauling of the drives and motor; history and will provide priority service for country. This step is being undertaken
Cleaning of the units and replacing registered customers under SS24. to bring transformation and to support
anything such as the battery or fans; the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative
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Company always maintains an ever- reliant India is also able to maintain high
Round the Clock Support – ready stock of the necessary spare quality,” says Masaya Takeda, General
CNC SS24 parts based on the machines’ hardware Manager-CNC Systems, Mitsubishi Electric
The company’s CNC front engineers are configurations. According to the India Pvt. Ltd.
CNC Software Europe Reaches
Milestone, Celebrates Anniversary
Mastercam, headquartered in Tolland, in the Jura Region of Switzerland, known
Connecticut, is celebrating the tenth as the birthplace of Swiss machining
anniversary of the opening of its Swiss and is known for watchmaking, medical,
office. CNC Software Europe, SA was and has many companies manufacturing
opened in April 2011 as a development products with small, precise moving
office primarily to support the market for parts.
small precision turned parts. Today, the According to Matthieu Saner, Manager, drive these machines requires software
office is now 10 years old and is a part Software Engineering, “In addition to developed specifically for this type of
of several teams within CNC Software, Swiss machining expertise, the Swiss machine. Mastercam’s Swiss Solution
Inc., contributing across the entire suite of office contributes today to many features combines Mastercam Mill and Lathe with
Mastercam products. being developed in Mastercam, as well an optimized post processor to give users
According to Gary Hargreaves, CNC as in post processor development.” Saner a reliable set of tools to program parts for
Software Chief Legal Officer, “We opened continues, “Some research projects in their Swiss machines.
the development center in Switzerland the field of manufacturing automation The market for Swiss type lathes has
because of our commitment to the and Industry 4.0 are being completed been increasing steadily. In addition
Swiss market. Hiring the right talent in partnership with Swiss universities to the shop that specializes in Swiss
in Switzerland gave us the team to driven by the Swiss office. Our office also machines creating small, precision parts,
successfully push forward in this growing participates in local internship programs the use of products like Mastercam Swiss
market. The Mastercam Swiss Machining to provide opportunities for students to Machining Solution has allowed the job
Solution is a great compliment to the become familiar with the development of shop to expand into this market. Many
existing suite of Mastercam products.” leading software in the world.” existing Mastercam customers are now
Located in Porrentruy, Switzerland, Swiss turning machines can be highly buying Swiss CNC machines to produce
CNC Software Europe allowed the complex with many operations happening smaller lots of parts and provide faster
company to access the expertise available simultaneously. The ability to accurately turnaround to their customers.
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AMADA WELD TECH Announces CD-A1000A
Capacitive Discharge Welder
AMADA WELD TECH, INC., a leading manufacturer 2 if Pulse 1 is out of limits prevents weld blow
of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding out. The process monitor helps operators assess
technology, announces the release of the CD- performance with a color coded bar graph that gives
A1000A, a 1000 watt-second advanced capacitive operators an instant weld history of in limit/out of
discharge welder, ideal for battery tab welding, limit percentages.
honeycomb tacking, and welding of conductive CD-A1000A offers up to four selectable pulse
terminals. This next generation CD welder is the widths, increasing the range of welding applications
latest in a long line of CD welders manufactured by and improving process optimization. Extremely
AMADA WELD TECH. efficient power electronics provide high repetition
The unit is automation-ready and features dual rates. 63 schedules can be stored locally when a
pulse output with control and monitoring of both pulses. The dual variety of welding processes are planned at the same station.
pulse function helps overcome surface inconsistencies –such “The CD-A1000A is the latest generation of advanced CD
as dirt and oil contamination - during the first pulse and makes welders at AMADA WELD TECH.” says Mark Boyle, Product
consistent welds with the second. A built-in process monitor Manager. “Our previous generation units have been workhorses
measures peak current for both pulses; this value is displayed in the battery and aerospace industries. We are excited about this
after each weld. Upper and lower limits can be set for both new product that will carry on that tradition and transition those
pulses to ensure weld consistency. An option to inhibit Pulse products into modern manufacturing.”
Aequs Expands Board with Two Industry Veterans
Aequs, a diversified contract Pandemic where supply chain existing board members Dr.
manufacturing company, players must rapidly adjust to Ajay Prabhu and Rajeev Kaul,
has inducted two industry a new normal with evolving they will provide valuable
veterans and thought leaders customer expectations and the perspectives as we execute our
into its Board of Directors. geopolitical situation. Credited strategy, enhance customer
Aequs established India’s with introducing car making value, and drive profitability.”
first Aerospace focused SEZ strategies at Airbus, Aequs will “Aequs has been a highly
and recently it expanded its leverage his expertise to do the competitive, reliable supplier
manufacturing ecosystems same in other industry sectors and partner to various
into the Toys and Consumer it is expanding into. knowledge of the Indian aerospace customers over
Durable Goods sectors. Dr. Shubhada M Rao, economy will be critical as the past several years. I am
Dr. Klaus Richter, former founder of lead research Aequs forays into consumer delighted to support the strong
Airbus and BMW procurement house QuantEco, and former durable goods sector. team in their efforts to further
head, and currently President Senior Group President & “We are pleased to welcome develop the business and in
designate of the Executive Chief Economist at YES Bank. Klaus and Shubhada as strengthening its supply chain
Board at German technology She complements the Board new independent directors strategies as it expands into
conglomerate, Diehl Stiftung with her insights into the to the Aequs board. Their other industries,” said Dr. Klaus
GmbH & Co., brings to banking, financial markets, presence will be a tremendous Richter.
the Aequs Board a deep and risk management that asset as we further our “I am delighted to join the
understanding and experience will be invaluable for sound mission of expanding our Board of Aequs, a company
in global supply chains. His and informed decisions in manufacturing ecosystems to that epitomizes the growth
area of expertise is critical relation to investment options other sectors,” said Aravind mantra ‘Make in India’ through
given emerging industry and resource management. Melligeri, Chairman & CEO. its various business verticals,
priorities in the wake of the Her domain expertise and “We are confident along with that have a sizeable global
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footprint. The company with experience in academia and time when the group has
its visionary leadership team, industry. Before setting up set out on an ambitious
demonstrates enormous QuantEco, and her stint at YES growth path. Apart from
potential to emerge a Bank, she worked as Chief establishing the Aerospace
significant global brand. In Economist with marquee ecosystem at Belagavi, Aequs
this journey, I look forward to financial sector entities like is founding two additional
my responsibility as a Board Kotak Institutional Equities, ecosystems, the Koppal Toy
member,” said Dr. Shubhada CRISIL and Times Bank and Manufacturing Cluster (KTC),
Rao. as an Economist with the Risk and the Consumer Durable
Dr. Klaus Richter has Department at Bank of Baroda. Goods Manufacturing Cluster
specialized in developing and a member of Airbus She has advised several central (HDC), at Hubballi, both firsts
strategies for supply chain Executive Committee. Before banks including the US Federal of their kind in India. The two
management, setting them joining Airbus, Klaus was Head Reserve, the Bank of England, manufacturing ecosystems,
up and making them global. of Materials Management at Bank of Canada on the Indian when complete, are projected
Until 2019 he was Chief BMW. economy. to provide direct employment
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Phillips Machine Tools creates affordable
Additive Hybrid Solution
Phillips Machine Tools, a leading solutions to offer this exciting technology to its
provider of manufacturing technology large base of industrial customers.”
products and services to both commercial “Phillips Corporation is pleased to
and federal government markets, has be joining forces with Haas and Meltio
integrated Haas Automation’s subtractive to harness the combined power of
machine tool technology with an additive affordable subtractive and additive
laser head manufactured by Meltio. manufacturing,” said Phillips CEO Alan
Engineering a seamless connection M. Phillips. “The commercial and federal
between controls, the Phillips Additive industrial supply chains have accelerating
Hybrid is capable of traditional machining interest, applications and demand for 3D
coupled with an additive manufacturing printed parts. The Phillips Additive Hybrid
process using direct energy deposition part for best design, weight and solution is an optimal fit for customers
technology. The result is that Phillips has strength seeking to add exceptional capability
successfully integrated the power of both • Produce high density parts with good to their subtractive tools while also
subtractive and additive processes for a resolution using Wire Laser DED entering or expanding upon their additive
revolutionary and affordable solution to • Backed by Phillips applications manufacturing capability – all in one
producing and repairing parts. engineering, service and training teams machine.”
“Meltio is proud to welcome Phillips Speaking on this development, Mr.
Key advantages of this solution include: Corporation as a Haas hybrid integration Terrence Miranda, Managing Director:
• Ability to use and learn both subtractive partner. Hybrid manufacturing offers the Philips Machine Tools, India, shared “The
and additive technologies on the Haas benefits of both additive and subtractive Phillips Hybrid combines the ease of
standard platform processes in one machine, providing cost use and popularity of a HAAS CNC Mill
• 3D print and complete a part using only and complexity advantages that have with additive technology from Meltio all
one machine not been accessible before,” said Meltio’s brought together seamlessly by Phillips
• Repair or modify parts by adding Chief Technology & Innovation Officer in a package that is revolutionary in
material and machining it to final shape Brian Matthews. “Meltio values the its simplicity, wide applicability and
• Use different materials on the same opportunity to work closely with Phillips affordability.”
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Godrej & Boyce Partners with Indian Railways to
Develop Universal Coach Assembly Station
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company
of the Godrej Group, announced that its
business Godrej Tooling has partnered
with the Indian Railways to design and
develop the Universal Coach Assembly
station as an indigenous solution for
Coach Assembly fabrication in the brand
new Marathwada Railcoach Factory in
Latur, Maharashtra. The Universal Coach
Assembly Station has cut the time it takes
to assemble a coach from 24 hours to 12
hours.
In 2019, the railways were facing
the challenge of increasing productivity
substantially in their production shops to
meet the growing demands of passenger
and freight traffic. Godrej & Boyce’s productivity.
partnership with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. Pankaj Abhyankar, Senior Vice
(RVNL) began in 2019 with the latter President and Business Head, Godrej
awarding Godrej Tooling the project of Tooling, commented, “With India’s
developing with Universal Shell Body commitment to advance its self-reliance
Assembly Fixture through their EPC across sectors gathering momentum,
contractor -M/s ISGEC for their upcoming we are honoured to partner with the
Marathwada Railcoach Factory at Latur. Indian Railways to further strengthen
This fixture greatly benefits the Indian the railway network across the nation.
Railways by deskilling operations, Our team carried out extensive studies
enhanced production, and a huge of the current manufacturing processes
increase of 100% in the productivity of which included in-depth interactions with
the line. the factory personnel at the Integrated
The integration of the auto welder Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. This
setup makes it capable of welding helped us design the flexible Universal
different variants of coaches like EMU, Coach Assembly station with an
MEMU and LHB type coaches through automated welding arrangement which
flexibility in Clamping, resting level can accommodate multiple coach provides specialized solutions including
pads and slides. The key advantage for variants. The team, committed to the automation of jigs & fixtures, material
each Coach consists of components vision of a stronger railway network, handling, welding and robotics for a wide
like underframe, side walls, end walls successfully installed and commissioned range of manufacturing activities for
and roof which are assembled, rigidly both the Assembly stations through the improving productivity in Indian Railways
secured and clamped in the state of the pandemic. We look forward to further and metro rail sectors. Over the last few
art Universal Assembly station, and are associating with the Indian Railways and years Godrej Tooling has forayed into
then sequentially welded through a set strengthening our partnership. In the next catering to the automation requirements
of auto welders for seamless welding. 3 years, we plan to grow the industrial of customers like the Indian Railways and
This minimizes the human efforts, machines business by 100crs.” Ordinance Factories. Over the years, the
improves the welding quality and also Godrej Tooling, through its Industrial business is best known for taking on large
reduces cycle time thus increasing line Machines (IM) line of business, & technically complex assignments.
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LMT TOOLS:
The global
leadership in
precision tools
arena
MR. RAMAKANT REDDY
Managing Director,
LMT Tools India
Q. Please brief us about subsidiaries operating worldwide. tool solutions for processing high-
company’s Indian & global reach. LMT Tools India Pvt. Ltd is a 100% strength steel materials up to composites
LMT Tools is one of the most renowned owned subsidiary of the LMT Group and and plastic materials are being used. In
specialists in the development and has been conducting business in India this process, LMT Tools products focus
production of precision tools. With a since the year 2000. We have a state on milling and threading, rolling systems,
passion for precision, it is ensured that of the art manufacturing facility gear cutting and advanced tooling.
the industrial customers implement in Chakan, Pune apart from branch
unparalleled quality at the crucial offices & residential executives in Q. Please also highlight the
interface between machine and work Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad latest initiatives in cutting tools
piece, thereby offering excellent & Coimbatore among other parts of the industry domain.
products, which hold their own in the country. The trend towards commoditization of
market. LMT Tools offers its customers an larger providers is foreseeable, smaller
With more than 1,200 employees extensive product range of standard and medium-sized providers often
worldwide, LMT Tools bundles the and special tools, permitting maximum use this to specialize. As an expert in
competence of leading specialists quality and performance for general different industries, we continue to
in precision tool technology and is machining, the automotive sector, develop our offering according to our
comprised of the manufacturing aviation and aerospace technology, customers’ needs - this means we offer
companies LMT Belin, LMT Fette, LMT energy technology, medical technology, both the solution for standard tools and
Kieninger and LMT Onsrud, as well as and mould and die. All over the world, the special developments.
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Q. What are the market
opportunities for your company’s
products in India?
LMT Tools uses this opportunity to
further build our market position in
niches like Gear Cutting, Thread Rolling,
Die & Mold tooling. This is in addition to
our offering for automotive machining,
innovation in PCD and 3D printing for
e-Mobility components and composites
machining.
Q. What is future prospect for
cutting tools industry?
The cutting Tools industry may have
had a setback in 2020 due to the global
pandemic, however, 2021 sees growth
and over the next few years, it is likely
to grow with the increase in demand for Aluminium) in mobility continues due to support our esteem customers. Our
automotive & other sectors. CO2 regulations. recent product launches are benefiting
The cutting Tool industry is The cutting tool industry will have to our customers in their SMART
experiencing many trends such as; find ways and means to machine the Manufacturing initiatives.
Near Net shape – more finishing, less new materials effectively.
roughing, additive manufacturing, more Q. Which is the top line product
automatization and different qualification Q. Is there any plans for range & is there any plans to
for employees (robotics, IT). expansion & new investment in launch new products?
Ecological and political initiatives terms of product development or LMT Tools is the market leaders in Gear
are encouraging new technological new technology adoption to cater Cutting, Thread Rolling & Line Boring
developments (e.g. e-mobility as the demand of the industry? solutions. We have created our niche in
solutions to reduce CO2 emissions) LMT Tools is consistently investing in the Milling & Threading solutions. We
to make smarter tooling concepts developing innovative products year- are working consistently to introduce
necessary. Trends of lightweight on-year. We are further strengthening new products in all these segments, e.g.
materials (Titanium, CFRP, and our production capacities in India to Gear Skiving Tool, Tangential Knurling
System & Trochoidal Milling Cutter are
example of our commitment towards
innovation.
Q. What is your vision for your
company?
LMT Tools India is committed to provide
quality precision cutting tools and
prompt service to its customers.
Our aim is to be among the top 3
preferred suppliers for precision cutting
tools.
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Website: www.lmt-tools.com
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TOOL CRAFT FOR AIRCRAFT
n machining aerospace components, the main challenges solution targets are evident: more productivity and more tool life.
relate to component materials. Titanium, high-temperature Machining complex shapes of specific aerospace parts and large-
Isuperalloys (HTSA), and creep-resisting steel are difficult to sized fuselage components demand a predictable tool life period
cut and machining is a real bottleneck in the whole aircraft supply for reliable process planning and a well-timed replacement of
chain. Poor machinability of these materials results in low cutting worn tools or their exchangeable cutting components.
speeds, which significantly reduces productivity and shortens tool The cutting tool manufacturer has a limited choice of sources
life. Both these factors are directly connected with cutting tools. for finding an ideal solution and may only have cutting tool
In fact, when dealing with hard-to-machine typical aerospace materials, a cutting geometry, and an intelligent robust design
materials, cutting tool functionality defines the existing level of as the main instruments to progress. However, despite these
productivity. The truth is, cutting tools in their development lag limited choices, the cutting tool manufacturer continues all
machine tools, and this development gap limits the capabilities efforts to provide a new generation of tools to meet the growing
of leading-edge machines in the manufacturing of aerospace requirements of the aerospace industry. COVID 19 has seriously
components. Modern aircraft, especially unmanned aerial vehicles slowed down industry development, but this does not make the
(UAV), feature a considerably increased share of composite industry demands any less actual. The latest tool designs are
materials. Effective machining composites demand specific good evidence of the cutting tool manufacturer’s response to the
cutting tools, which is the focus of a technological leap in the demand for aerospace component production.
aerospace industry.
Aircraft-grade aluminum continues to be a widely used material Coolant jet
for fuselage elements. It may seem that machining aluminum is In machining titanium, HTSA and creep-resisting steel, high
simple, however, selecting the right cutting tool is a necessary key pressure cooling (HPC) is an efficient tool for improving
to success in high-efficiency machining of aluminum. performance and increasing productivity. Pinpointed HPC
A complex part shape is a specific feature of the turbine significantly reduces the temperature at the cutting edge, ensures
engine technology. Most geometrically complicated parts of aero better chip formation and provides small, segmented chips.
engines work in highly corrosive environments and are made from This contributes to higher cutting data and better tool life when
hard-to-cut materials, such as titanium and HTSA, to ensure the compared with conventional cooling methods. More and more
required life cycle. A combination of complex shape, low material intensive applying HPC to machining difficult-to-cut materials
machinability, and high accuracy requirements are the main is a clear trend in manufacturing aerospace components.
difficulties in producing these parts. Leading multi-axis machining Understandably, cutting tool manufacturers consider HPC tooling
centers enable various chip removal strategies to provide complex an important direction of development.
profiles in a more effective way. But a cutting tool, which comes
into direct contact with a part, has a strong impact on the success
of machining. Intensive tool wear affects surface accuracy, while
an unpredictable tool breakage may lead to the discarding of a
whole part.
Advanced multitasking machines, Swiss-type lathes, and live
tooling lathes have profoundly changed manufacturing small-
size parts of various hydraulic and pneumatic systems, actuators,
and accessories, which are used in aircrafts. Consequently, the
aerospace industry requires more and more cutting tools that
are designed specifically for such machines to achieve maximum
machining efficiency.
A cutting tool – the smallest element of a manufacturing system
– turns into a key pillar for substantially improved performance.
Therefore, aerospace part manufacturers and machine tool
builders are waiting for innovative solutions for a new level of
chip removal processes from their cutting tool producers. The Fig. 1 - A picture from NPA 49-2020.
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TECH INNOVATION CUTTING TOOLS SECTION
ISCAR, one of leaders in cutting tool manufacturing, has a pressure of up to 300 bars. The efficient distribution of coolant
vast product range for machining with HPC. In the last year, increases the insert’s tool life by reducing the temperature
ISCAR has expanded its range by introducing new milling cutters and improving chip control and chip evacuation; substantially
carrying “classical” HELI200 and HELIMILL indexable inserts with increasing this application line in the aerospace industry.
2 cutting edges (Fig. 1). This step brings an entire page of history
to ISCAR’s product line. Drilling solutions
In the 1990’s, ISCAR introduced the HELIMILL – a family of Machining composite materials is filled with various traps and
indexable milling tools, which carried inserts with a helical cutting pitfalls. High abrasiveness of composites intensifies wear rate
edge. The new design provides constant rake and relief angles which shortens tool life and affects the performance. Drilling is
along a mill cutting edge and results in a smooth and light cut the most common cutting operation in machining composites,
with a significant reduction in power consumption. The HELIMILL hence even a small improvement in functionality of drilling tools is
principle turned into a recognized concept in the design of the 90° of key importance.
indexable milling cutters. ISCAR developed a range of new drills that are intended
The HELIMILL was modified and underwent changes which led especially for composite materials. To increase abrasion
to additional milling families and inserts with more cutting edges. resistance, these drills have a cutting part made from extra hard
The excellent performance and its close derivatives of the original polycrystalline diamond (PCD) or diamond coating. Depending
tools ensured their phenomenal popularity in metalworking. on the drill diameter, the PCD cutting part is known as a nib
Therefore, by adding a modern HPC tool design to the proven or a wafer; and in both cases is suitable for regrinding up to 5
HELIMILL family was a direct response to customer demand and times. The CVD diamond-coated solid carbide drills are attractive
the next logical tool line to develop. because of another specific design feature: the wavy shape of
In Turning, ISCAR considerably expanded its line of assembled main cutting edges. In machining composite materials, a tool
modular tools comprising of bars and exchangeable heads with produces more chattering than a cutting effect. The wavy shape
indexable inserts. With the use of a serrated connection, these of the cutting edge considerably reduces delamination and burrs,
tools fit a wide range of heads with a range of different insert especially when drilling carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP)
geometries, including threading and standard ISO turning inserts and carbon laminates. In addition to composites, the diamond-
for different applications for greater flexibility. coated drills are suitable for machining other high-abrasive
The bars have both traditional and anti-vibration designs and engineering materials. If necessary, these drills can be delivered
differ by their adaptation: cylindrical or polygonal taper shank. A with optional tool through coolant holes.
common feature for the nodular tools is the delivery of internal Drilling deep, small-in-diameter holes is a common operation in
coolant to be supplied directly to the required insert cutting edge manufacturing aerospace components. ISCAR’s new solid carbide
(Fig. 2). Depending on the diameter of a cylindrical-shank tool, drills in the diameter range of 3-10 mm (0.125”-0.391”) (Fig. 3)
the maximum coolant pressure varies from 30 to 70 bars, while are intended specifically for such an operation. The combination
the tools with polygonal taper shank facilitate ultra HPC at a of a split point geometry, a double-margin design, polished flutes,
Fig. 2 - A picture from NPA 12-2021. Fig. 3 - A picture from NPA 11-2021.
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a multi-layer coating and coolant holes provides a noteworthy
tool family for effective one-pass drilling holes with a depth of Fig. 5 - A picture from NPA 01-2021.
up to 50 hole diameters in difficult-to-cut austenitic and creep-
resisting steels and ferrum-based alloys.
For any complexity
Airfoils of aero-engine turbines and compressors, impellers,
and integrally bladed rotors (IBR) have a complex shape that
is defined by aerodynamic requirements. New developments,
which are directed on improving aero-engine efficiency, add
to this complexity. Advancement of technology brought new
methods for producing formed parts, in particular 3D printing,
which significantly diminishes material stock for chip removal.
However, machining remains the most common method for the
final shaping method in manufacturing geometrically complex
aerospace components. The progress in 5-axis machining and
CAD/CAM systems has enriched the manufacturer’s solution pool
to overcome difficulties in component production.
Barrel-shaped milling cutters have good prospects in 5-axis
machining of aerospace components with complex surfaces. maximum tool holding stiffness and limited working space to
ISCAR has developed a series of barrel-shaped cutters of 8 - 16 minimize tool overhang.
mm (.312” - .500”) in diameter in two designed configurations: Recently, ISCAR introduced NEOCOLLET, a new tool holding
solid carbide endmills and exchangeable heads with a Multi- family, which provides an alternative to clamping tools with
Master threaded connection. The introduction of these tools into spring collets. One of the typical toolholders in this family has
the machining processes is a major advantage of intensifying a tapered shank that can be mounted in a collet chuck directly
blade manufacturing. (Fig. 4), ensuring a rigid and reliable connection to improve tool
performance. The new family includes the holders for ISCAR
Promising multitasking T-SLOT exchangeable slot and face milling heads from cemented
Effectiveness of chip-removal processing on compact multi- carbide.
tasking machines and Swiss-type lathes depends largely on As mentioned, applying high pressure cooling can substantially
correct tool selection. Demands to increase productivity require change machining results especially when deal with titanium,
HTSA and difficult-to-cut stainless steel – the main materials
for aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and light-sized
accessories. The new turning tools with a square shank and
a reliable screw clamping mechanism for 55° rhombic insert
facilitate HPC in longitudinal, face and profile turning operations
on small-diameter parts
(Fig. 5).
The given examples illustrate how the toolmaker tries to find
more effective solutions to meet the new requirements of the
aerospace industry. A slowdown in the industry growth and
reduction of aircraft production caused by COVID 19 has not
diminished the toolmaker’s focus on their needs for partners.
On the contrary, new progressive cutting tools have been
developed and ISCAR will successfully find its new and upgraded
applications in the restored aircraft production of tomorrow.
Fig. 4 - A picture from For more information,
NPA 10-2021. Website: www.iscar.in
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TECH INNOVATION CUTTING TOOLS SECTION
The CARBLoop from LMT Tools: New
high performers for trochoidal milling
With the CARBLoop, LMT Tools is expanding its
extensive tool portfolio to include solid carbide milling
cutters that have been specially developed for trochoidal
milling. Thanks to its maximum depth of cut (3 x Ø
and 5 x Ø) and ideally matched geometry, the new
trochoidal milling cutter guarantees outstanding cutting
performance, the shortest machining times and long tool
life. Production costs can thus be drastically reduced.
rochoidal milling is an extremely dynamic machining
process that is increasingly gaining ground due to
Tits noteworthy advantages. Thanks to high speeds,
machining times can be reduced by up to 70 percent compared to
the conventional milling strategy and productivity is significantly
increased. At the same time, tool life is more than tripled because
less cutting heat is generated thanks to the smaller wrap angle.
The tool cutting edge is therefore exposed to lower stresses. The
lower cutting forces due to smaller and consistent chip cross geometry, coating and cutting edge treatment have been specially
sections also have a positive effect on wear. developed for the materials to be machined and are optimally
matched to each other. This enables the best milling results to
A new benchmark for trochoidal milling be achieved. In particular, components with deep cavities benefit
With the CARBLoop, LMT Tools now provides the perfect tool from switching to trochoidal milling, because the high metal
solution. The new trochoidal milling cutter has been specially removal rate means enormous time savings. But thin-walled or
designed for innovative milling and adapted to the process- unstable components can also be machined excellently thanks to
specific requirements. One characteristic feature is the completely the low cutting forces.
newly developed chip breakers, which are arranged offset to
each other. The chip breakers reduce the chip volume by half The perfect solution for trochoidal milling
and ensure smooth chip evacuation even at high cutting values. Whether in die and mold making, aerospace or general
Depending on the diameter, the tools have up to 14 chip breakers. mechanical engineering: trochoidal milling opens up unimagined
This high number not only ensures optimum chip removal, but performance and efficiency potential in roughing and semi-
also significantly reduces vibration, which has a positive effect finishing. With the new CARBLoop, LMT Tools makes this
on tool life. A special cutting edge geometry with defined edge accessible and offers a powerful tool solution that sets standards
preparation and the latest coating enables high cutting speeds in terms of productivity, machining time, tool life and economy.
and guarantees maximum metal removal rates as well as tooth
feeds. Another advantage is the 2 mm longer cutting edge. This By the way: The CARBLoop is not only suitable for trochoidal
means that the CARBLoop can be reground several times without milling, but its advantages - high infeed depth, high cutting
sacrificing the maximum insert depth. speeds, low cutting forces, efficient chip removal and long tool life
- are just as effective in conventional corner milling or slicing.
More efficiency for deep cavity machining
The CARBLoop is available in two variants: as CARBLoop STEEL
for the application range ISO-P and ISO-K as well as CARBLoop For more information:
INOX for the machining of ISO-S and ISO-M materials. Cutting Website: www.lmt-tools.com/en
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ANCA: Providing
grinding technology
excellence with precision
Q. ANCA has gained substantial challenges. New innovations such linear key hubs around the world. ANCA is
market share in Indian machine motors, in-process laser measurement vertically integrated and have precision
tool industry, please elucidate systems and production monitoring component manufacturing, moulding,
the success story of the software differentiates us from our painting and high precision assembly
company? competitors and offer key advantages to capabilities within our machine tools
ANCA is a technology company with customers. business. Our sister companies have
nearly 50 years of experience providing Some of our latest developments capabilities in the sheet metal and
innovative solutions to our customers. include tool runout compensation control system segments from locations
We are a major player in the Indian software to measure and compensate in Thailand and Taiwan. As a major
market and have had a local presence in radial and axial runout. The Barrel Shape developer of technology that we sell
this region since the early 1990’s. Due Ballnose (BSB) tool type in ANCA’s around the world, not just our machines
to local demand and a desire to provide latest ToolRoom allows customers to but also the components developed
the best possible customer experience, manufacture complex high performance and sold by ANCA Motion, there’s a lot
we moved to a direct sales approach endmills, with huge cost and time of potential for our technology in the
establishing ANCA India in Bangalore. savings for end-users. broader market.
Our office has a spare parts facility, Faster cycle times along with superior To give a sense of our global
demonstration centre and Research and surface finishes on tools are achieved impact about 70,000 cutting tools are
Development centre. Currently we have along with the ability to run the factory manufactured each hour on ANCA
more than 30 employees working in our unattended for 24/7 production. This I machines around the world. We export
India office and have a satellite office in believe is the future, and we have the our products to customers in over 50
Chennai and in the Pune area with sales technology to make it happen today. countries.
and service staff. What sets ANCA apart is by virtue
The fantastic performance of our Q. Please brief us about exports, of competing on a global scale we
products and local Indian sales, support overseas operations, and global have a strong brand and are widely
and service teams has resulted in an alliances made to stand out from acknowledged by customers as delivering
increase of our market share. Essentially, the competition? the most advanced and innovative
our customers are happy and continue ANCA is a truly global company. solutions in our sector. We are strong in
to invest in ANCA. Customer demands Our head office is in Melbourne software; it is one of the key enablers for
are always changing and our investment Australia where we fully design and our machines and ANCA has pioneered
in research and development means that build our technology. We also have a some key software features such as
we are often releasing new technology manufacturing plant in Thailand and full 3D simulation for tool grinding.
that solves emerging manufacturing service and spare parts located in Innovation is also a key value for ANCA,
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KISHORE A P
Country Manager - India
Anca Machine Tools Private Ltd.
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we are constantly working to release manufacturing segment. We are expecting tremendous growth
first-to-market technologies and to offer Growth in the automotive segment in our segment over the next five years
capabilities that our competitors cannot. along with the global alliances of as the demand for Indian made cutting
Indian companies with some of our tools increases.
Q. What are the market prospects international customers has had a ANCA does not solely cater to cutting
for ANCA products in India and positive impact for our business. The tool manufacture but also across a
How do you plan to position range of machines that we produce diverse range of competitive industries
these products? means that we can offer quality products including automotive, aerospace,
ANCA has enjoyed success in the at a range of price points and we have electronics, medical applications and
local Indian market and the prospects products that are suited for the Indian gear cutting tools such as skiving cutters
continue to look promising. Locally market and other emerging markets that and stick blade grinding applications.
made special tools are in high demand has helped us to increase our share in We also support our customers
and we have fantastic solutions for this this lucrative market. with complete solutions in terms of
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expertise and 40 plus years’ experience quality control of all our manufacturing
in cutting tools to create content processes across all our locations. In
and other materials that enable our our Melbourne headquarters we design,
customers to get the best out of their build and produce our technology and
ANCA technology also have our production facility in
We have a robust and engaged Rayong, Thailand.
social media community which is a We utilise lean manufacturing
great platform for us to share our principles along with 5S throughout our
content and useful and practical tips organisation and have a global supply
for our customers such as via weekly chain enabling a delivery schedule to
#ANCAToolTipTuesday videos. our customers. We have a quality team
This year it is the fourth year that we regularly reviewing our processes and
are running our industry-first customer procedures to ensure we are delivering
competition Tool of the Year. With both total quality to our customers, an
functional and virtual categories open approach that is ingrained throughout
to our customers to enter it enables our organisation.
our customers to celebrate the craft of Due to our level of vertical integration,
cutting tool making and showcase their we can provide a complete service
skills and creativity. offering to our customers and guarantee
Keeping our customers informed with the best technology for all parts of
our latest product developments is an the product. This means we have
important way to support our existing the flexibility to meet our customers’
customers and gain new business. Our specialist needs – often taking on
monthly e-news is shared with our projects to design solutions to meet a
subscribers providing the latest thought specific customer need. We use the best
leadership, customer success stories and quality specialist components where
technical and product updates. needed, for example, ballscrews, rails,
We are also very active and visible in bearings.
the digital and print media space to help
share the benefits of our technology for Q. Brief us about the R&D and
our customers. Quality policy for your business?
At ANCA we are also committed We are a technology company and
to providing the best possible after pride ourselves on being first to
sales and service to our customers. To market with new products that have
support this ANCA India moved to a revolutionalised the market. What is
larger premises to enable us to stock exciting about our industry is that it
the manufacturing process with tool a significant range of spare parts as is always changing and evolving and
grinding, wheel balancing, in-machine well as demonstration machines in our as we move towards automation and
measurement and compensation. Bangalore facility. Industry 4.0 the technology is becoming
Through this we provide additional more sophisticated. For ANCA research
benefits to cutting tool manufacturers. Q. Please elucidate in brief about and development is a key part of our
the company’s infrastructure operational and success planning.
Q. Can you brief us about the and what are the measures that To ensure we can offer the market the
marketing strategies that were are being taken from product most advanced technology we invest
applied in order to stand out manufacturing to distribution? 10% of our revenue into Research
from the competition of machine Within the ANCA Group we have ANCA and Development each year. We have
tool industry? CNC Machines, ANCA Motion, ANCA dedicated software development and
For us it is all about improving our Engineering Solutions and ANCA Sheet engineering teams located in Melbourne.
customers’ experience. We leverage our Metal Solutions. We maintain strict In India we have more than 12 software
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builders have enjoyed tremendous
growth over the last four to five years
on the back of the huge demand for
smart phones. In India we are seeing
new developments of smart phone
manufacturing plants which is continuing
this trend.
At ANCA, our machines are generally
used for making cutting tools for the
3C industry as well as gear cutting,
automotive, aerospace and other general
industry. However our products are also
used in component manufacturing, PCD
applications, gear cutting tools such as
skiving cutters, hobs, shaper and shaving
cutters. ANCA has also enjoyed success
in the medical industry with dental drills
and knee implants.
Recently we have developed our
machine for skiving cutter grinding,
developers and our own R&D facility to potential in affordable automation options the GCX Linear. Skiving is growing in
support our headquarters. This approach and customers are focusing on high popularity due to the rise of electric
proves successful for ANCA as we quality with low cost. ANCA’s AR300 vehicles (EV). For EV, efficiency – as well
continue to release innovative technology robot offers our customers the many as noise emission – is of much higher
to market. benefits of automation, with our solutions priority for customers. Gears for EV require
We have a strict quality policy to making it easier to achieve high quality greater precision and higher performance.
ensure that all product meets our product manufacturing while reducing The quality needs to increase from DIN
quality control standards. Our specialist waste. 10 to DIN 6 for the internal gears; the
applications engineers and technicians gear industry sees hard skiving as the
are located around the globe to provide Q. Could you brief us on Indian revolutionary process to produce the
our customers with ongoing technical & Global perspective of machine millions of internal ring gears needed
advice and support as per our goal to tool industry? What are the for EV. ANCA’s GCX Linear provides a
be number one in lifetime customer distinguishing factors? complete solution for manufacturing DIN
experience. During the COVID-19 pandemic there AA quality solid carbide skiving cutters –
was an overall focus on product quality the highest in the industry. Adapted from
Q. Please comment on the current along with cost reduction. Due to labour ANCA’s proven top-of-the-range CNC
machine tool scenario in India? shortages we have also seen a drive grinder platform, the GCX Linear adds
The current market for machine tools towards automation solutions. This tailored features to finish all operations
in India is strong. As growth in other has kept the industry focused on new for skiving cutters and shaper cutters in a
markets stablises, I see that India will technology and online support and single setup.
experience continued growth and could installation.
potentially be the next growth market for The market is quite dynamic and Q. In your opinion how can the
ANCA in the years to come. Given our constantly changing, more quickly today Indian machine tool industry
market success in the region we have than before. Certainly no one predicted become globally competitive?
invested in our operations in Bangalore the scale of the current global pandemic. It is about quality – this is key to
and have expanded our capacity to Agility to respond to market changes is success in the machine tool industry.
ensure that we are ready to meet such more important than ever. Keeping this in mind along with keeping
growth in demand. The machine tool industry is cyclical up with the latest technologies will go a
In the Indian market there is huge and across the board machine tool long way to help the local industry in India.
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Q. What are the key technological and small batch runs. To achieve this Q. What are the best possible
trends that are driving machine through our machines we need to have remedies you can advise in order
tool industry? the best possible technologies built into to maintain the high profitability
Customers are after more productivity, our products to meet this demand. The in the shrinking margins market
higher accuracy, and more process life span of the machine along with high of India?
stability. There is a lot of interest accuracy is critical from our customers It comes down to delivering a quality
in automation, Industry 4.0, and point of view. product to our customers along with
technologies used to digitally lash all There is a trend toward for custom providing the best possible after sales
aspects of production together. tooling to reduce manufacturing costs. support. From the machine to the
We have responded to this demand This means there is a push towards software, we take quality very seriously
with our latest offering, AIMS or ANCA customisation of cutting tools rather to ensure that our customers achieve
Integrated Manufacturing System, to than only offering a standard range, maximum accuracy, surface finish and
enable optimised cutting tool production a big move into specials. This leads stability throughout the grinding process.
through a holistic solution for end-to- to combination tools with complex With over 45 years’ experience
end tool manufacturing challenges. geometries needing skilled machinists, delivering CNC grinders to customers
AIMS is the overarching platform under designers, and sophisticated technology, around the world, ANCA carries a
which we’ll be releasing software and reputation for delivering bespoke
hardware through the coming years. Q. How do you perceive the solutions to meet market needs. When
At the top is an overarching suite of future of the Indian machine tool ANCA designs a custom solution,
management software, and underneath industry? we give our customers tailored and
is all of the hardware to grind, measure, The Indian Machine tool industry has diverse options with shorter set-up
and process cutting tools. already made its mark in the world and times. In an increasingly challenging
More than 70 percent of the it is definitely going to grow with the market, companies grinding tools are
company’s customers require machines development that is occurring here, always looking at innovative products
with robotic functionality. The AIMS and due to the passion of those in the and diversifying into different sectors
system connects all of the processes industry. The focus will be on the latest using existing or new machinery.
used in cutting tool manufacturing—the technology, looking to lower cost without When designing a custom solution, our
automation, measurement equipment compromising quality. Putting the focus engineering and project management
and post-production processes such as on customers is important in the industry teams are with the customer every
laser marking as well as the grinding and our machine tool manufacturers set step of the journey to ensure their
equipment itself. The interconnected the benchmark for this. requirements are fulfilled.
grinding technology solution eliminates
wasteful manual handling, reduces Q. How far do the factors like Q. What is your vision for your
machine downtime between batches government norms, excise duty, company?
and takes away the need to have taxation, exim policies affect your At ANCA our vision is to be an agile
operators constantly monitoring and business? world class leader in supplying
adjusting production machines. Whilst duties and import tariffs have innovative technology and to be a
We are also seeing an increasing reduced dramatically over the past ten leading designer and manufacturer of
trend with our customers moving years or so, they are still on the high high quality and innovative products and
towards ‘lights out’ manufacturing side and this along with difficult import/ solutions. We aim to be #1 in lifetime
and automation. We provide a range export terms does continues to be a customer experience.
of automation solutions to enable our challenge for companies importing and To do this we will continue to leverage
customers to increase their capability, in some cases re-exporting machine our strengths in technology, software,
from ANCA’s designed and built AR300 tools into and out of India. Introducing customisation and quality.
SCARA loader that provides excellent GST reduced some of the major
value for money, to the dual robot cell on challenges and I think the government
the TXcell machine. of India is working towards assisting
Customers are looking to produce business and we are looking forward to
cutting tools for both mass production improved business conditions.
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Robots, automation poised to play
bigger roles in car manufacturing
Today’s industrial robots work in a wide range of industries, from semiconductors and automobiles to plastics
processing and metal forging. Pretty much any repetitive operation is a great job for a robot, particularly if it’s
dangerous or difficult for humans. Robots have been used for high-volume operations, but as the technology
advances and costs declines, more options and opportunities are opening even for medium- and small-sized
operations. At the same time, these robots are helping manufacturers address many of the key challenges they
face, including tight labour pools, global market competitiveness and safety.
utomobile manufacturing robots opportunities to use robots throughout the repeatable processes, they never tire or
give car companies a competitive supply chain. Using robotics benefit OEMs, get distracted like human labour, so every
Aadvantage. This is due to the Tier 1s and all other part producers in the cycle is performed the same way. They do
fact that robotics enhance quality and car manufacturing industry. not drop parts or mishandle them in a way
reduce warranty costs; boost capacity and Generally, manufacturers turn to robots that causes damage. As a result, it reduces
relieve bottlenecks; and protect workers for various reasons. Three biggest drivers waste caused by human error, which
from dirty, difficult and dangerous jobs. in the automotive industry are quality, leads to less variability in car assembly.
Usually, auto assembly factories use capacity and safety. Additionally, robots are equipped with
robots exclusively for spot welding and Auto plant robots reduce part-to- vision systems and they can even detect
painting, but there are also several other part variability. Robots perform highly variation in incoming materials and adapt
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their programmed paths suitably. Needless 5. Keeping manufacturing open to jobs: bring in that expertise or “retool” your
to say, that this translates to better There is an argument that robots are existing staff to take on the task.
customer satisfaction, lesser mistakes and taking jobs away from U.S. workers, 3. Recurring costs: Industrial robots
lower warranty costs. but that’s not necessarily true. may cut down some manufacturing
In an automobile assembly line, robots Industrial robots in the US are usually labour costs but they do come with
protect workers from exposure to fumes integrated into a series of operations their own ongoing expenses, such as
from welding and painting, as well as weld that require human expertise. For maintenance. Additionally, you must
flash and the noise of stamping presses. instance, you may deploy a robot for consider the costs to keep your robot
For manufacturers, automotive robotics welding parts which are then handed and any related IIoT connected devices
cut down accidents and injury claims, by over to a person to perform a task that protected from cyberthreats.
removing workers from these dirty and requires a human’s intuitive “if, then”
dangerous tasks and environments. thinking. Robots are most commonly used in the
following areas of auto manufacturing:
Advantages of industrial robots There are also certain 1. Collaborative Robots
1. Better quality and consistency: disadvantages of industrial robots 2. Robotic Painting
Along with other tech — such as the 1. High initial investment: Robots typically 3. Robotic Welding
industrial internet of things (IIoT) or require a large upfront investment. In 4. Robotic Assembly
3D printing robots — industrial robots the process of gathering information 5. Material Removal
are able to provide better production about your business to purchase robots, 6. Part Transfer and Machine Tending
quality and more precise and reliable you need to take into consideration
processes. Additionally, benefits also all the costs, including installation and In conclusion we would like to mention
include reduced cycle times and real- configuration. It is necessary that you that robots and artificial intelligence have
time monitoring to improve preventive analyse whether your robot can be been used in the automotive industry for
maintenance practices. easily tweaked if you need to alter quite some time now. Today they are used
2. Maximum productivity and throughput: operations in the future. in many different aspects of automobile
An industrial robot increases speed 2. Scarce expertise: Industrial robots manufacturing but the ambit of robotic in
for manufacturing processes, in part demand sophisticated operation, the automobile sector is growing by leaps
by operating 24/7. Unlike humans, maintenance and programming. and bounds.
robots do not need any break or shift Although the number of skilled people
changes. The speed and dependability is growing still it’s not enough. In view
of robots ultimately reduce the cycle of this it’s important to focus on the Arijit Nag is a freelance journalist who writes
time and maximise throughput. investment you’ll need to make to on the economy and current affairs.
3. Greater safety: Using robots for
repetitive tasks means fewer risks of
injury for workers, especially when
manufacturing has to take place under
hostile conditions. There is no need
for human presence at the site as
supervisors can oversee the process
online or from a remote location.
4. Lower investment in labour costs: The
cost of having a person handle many
manufacturing operations is often
more expensive than robot. Deploying
robots instead of human resource
can free up workers so their skills and
expertise can be used in other spheres
such as engineering, programming and
maintenance.
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Vertical and Horizontal Milling
Machines: Key Points of Difference
illing is a machining process that requires the ensure that the object is positioned at the same place for further
involvement of a milling machine to take out material cutting.
Mfrom a stationary workpiece via a rotating cutting tool.
Milling keeps the workpiece stationary while ensuring that only Vertical milling machines are classified further into two distinct
the cutting tool is allowed to rotate. types -
The above process is universal for all milling machines; 1. Turret Milling Machines: The table on a turret milling machine
however, there are distinctive types of milling machines, each freely operates both left and right and up and down, while the
bearing unique characteristics for different project types. A spindle stays locked and stationary.
common way to categorize milling machines is based on the 2. Bed Milling Machines: The table on a bed milling machine
spindle’s orientation, i.e., vertical and horizontal. can only traverse horizontally or perpendicular to the axis,
Let’s discover the main differences between horizontal and while the spindle moves parallel to the axis.
vertical milling machines.
Horizontal Milling Machines
Definitions and Functionality
Horizontal milling machines are designed similar to vertical
machines, where a spindle that contains a rotating cutting tool
applies force against a workpiece to take out material from the
workpiece.
Horizontal milling machines differ from vertical machines
in terms of the spindle’s orientation, which is horizontal here.
Therefore, horizontal milling machines have the cutting tool
mounted on a horizontally oriented spindle that selectively takes
out material from the stationary workpiece.
Vertical Milling Machines
For vertical milling machines, the rotary cutting head is vertically Advantages and Industrial Implementation
aligned, causing the spindle to traverse up and down along the Vertical Milling Machines
Z-axis while the machine continues with regular operation. Due to their immense versatility and unparalleled accuracy, several
As the spindle moves, the cutters steadily take out material industries depend on vertical milling machines for different projects.
while the rest of the machine shifts along the X-axis and Y-axis to Some advantages of vertical milling machines include -
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• Affordability: Since casings are smaller and constitute less Which One Should You Choose? Horizontal or
complex, internal parts, the projects you accomplish with these Vertical
machines are efficient and budget-friendly. Since both vertical and horizontal milling machines offer
• Availability: Vertical milling machines being more common compatibility with CNC technology, they can feed data into
make it easier to search for spare parts or repair assistance in a computer-based software program to design your finished
case of a malfunction. This perk is notably helpful if you need a project. CNC milling machines can create identical replicated cuts
milling machine that is quick and hassle-free to be set up. that make them quite efficient.
• Simplicity: Vertical mills need no additional fixtures and offer The following factors are pivotal to help you decide between
more simplicity in terms of operation and maintenance. The the two milling machines:
smaller learning curve implies less downtime. Type of Mill Required
• Space: Vertical mills occupy less floor space, implying that Your preference must depend upon the size and shape of the
you have more room to work or install additional machinery, materials you use, the types of projects you undertake, and the
especially if you are a small shop owner. time frame required for accomplishing them -
• Size and Shape: If you are dealing with a project that involves
Horizontal Milling Machines bulky materials of odd sizes, a horizontal milling machine
While horizontal milling machines are not as common as should the preferred choice. A horizontal milling machine is also
vertical machines, they are equally effective and harbor certain favorable for projects where parts require cutting on numerous
advantages such as - sides.
• Speed: Horizontal machines yield high output and offer a quick • The Spectrum of Projects: If you are working on different
turnaround time. They can cut faster than a vertical mill and can categories of projects, opt for the one that lets you perform the
make more than one cut at a time without sacrificing precision. broadest range of tasks. This factor must be well-accounted for
• Durability: Since horizontal machines work on bulkier materials, if you lack the budget to buy add-on parts or the floor space to
they are highly durable and long-lasting compared to vertical fit more than one machine.
machines.n • Time: If you require a milling machine to perform daily tasks
• Capability: These machines bear a larger capacity compared or for a long-term project that demands a constant and swift
to vertical milling machines. They can handle enormous, bulky turnaround time, go for a horizontal milling machine. For less
materials easily and can cut deep. time-sensitive projects, consider opting for a vertical machine
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because of its simplicity and affordability. Vertical machines are more affordable and offer greater versatility.
Horizontal milling machines typically feature different cutting
Budget tools compared to vertical milling machines. Vertical milling
Vertical milling machines demand less initial investment machines offer long and thin cutting tools, while horizontal milling
compared to horizontal milling machines. This perk makes them machines have shorter and thicker tools.
an ideal choice if you are operating under a strict budget. While all this information can be baffling if you are new to the
However, since each project involves different processes and industry of milling machines and are unable to make a purchasing
materials, a project that might be economical to complete on one decision, even a benchtop CNC milling machine can deliver
machine might not be so for another project. Factors such as the intricate and precise cuts, which adds significant value to your
type of cutting tool used or the turnaround time required must be shop regardless of its scale.
taken into consideration.
It is imperative to analyze your current and upcoming projects,
as well as the size and bulk of materials that your milling machine About the Author:
must cut through. It is also advisable to account for the cost of the Peter Jacobs is the Senior
cutting tools required to execute your project. Director of Marketing at
Even though a vertical milling machine might be a more CNC Masters. He is actively
economical choice in terms of initial investment, you must ensure
that you are not dealing with materials that are too bulky and involved in manufacturing
oddly shaped, or you might end up burning through those savings processes and regularly
on repairs. contributes his insights
for various blogs in CNC
Final Words machining, 3D printing,
Horizontal and vertical milling machines differ in certain ways and rapid tooling, injection molding, metal casting, and
are suitable for different types of projects. The final decision of manufacturing in general.
picking one over the other also depends upon the user’s budget.
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CASE STUDY
Wind Energy
projects gain
momentum in
Africa & Middle
East & challenges
lay ahead
Written by: Javier Lanfranchi, Faccin Group Senior Sales Area Manager
ccording to GWEC’s Global Although relatively low installation And REPDO does not stop there. It
Wind 2021 Report, developing capacity compared to other regions, has announced plans for an 850MW
Amarkets in Africa and the the future of wind power in the Middle wind farm in Yanbu, as part of NREP’s
Middle East reported 8.2 GW onshore East is bright, led by the Kingdom of fourth round, and plans to build 35 more
installations last year and new Saudi Arabia through its Renewable wind farms by 2030. Saudi National Grid
installations in this region will double in Energy Project Development Office Company’s CEO recently stated that KSA
2021 and then triple in 2022 compared (REPDO) within the Ministry of Energy, expects to attract more than $20 billion
with 2020. with new wind energy projects like the in renewables investments by 2030.
Such growth drive is improbable to 400-megawatt (MW) Dumat al-Jandal, However, there are challenges ahead.
halt during the rest of the forecast period the Middle East’s largest wind farm, who According to GWEC CEO Ben Backwell,
with 3.2 GW of new capacity projected in April 2021 has reached halfway mark for Africa and the Middle East to reap full
to be added each year in Africa/Middle on construction. Using Vestas V150 benefits of wind power, they will have to
East in the next five years (2021- 4.2 WTGs (99 x 4 MW), it will the most address challenges such as “policy and
2025), which is principally driven by cost-efficient wind energy project in the power market frameworks, transmission
developments from South Africa, Egypt world and largest Middle East wind farm infrastructure bottlenecks, and off-taker
and Morocco in Africa and Saudi Arabia with commercial operations expected to risk.”
in the Middle East. start in Q1 2022. The establishment of policy,
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