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COVER STORY BUSINESS NEWS
“Reliable, uninterrupted 8 Allied Machine releases
M geometry for T-A Pro drill
and sustainable power is
our brand promise” 10 33.BI-MU, Xylexpo
& Viscom Italia together
to create new business
opportunities
12 UNITED GRINDING and
TITANS of CNC to Launch
New Grinding Academy
16 14 Hexagon announces
Nexus, a platform to connect
siloed engineering and
unlock smart manufacturing
innovation
COMPANY PROFILE
Hexagon : A global
leadership in sensor,
software & autonomous
Laser Technologies: solutions
The mark of excellence
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CASE STUDY TECH INNOVATION
26 34 38 42
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Editorial Board Editorial Index
A
Aaroh Marketing Company 58
Allied Machine 8
ANCA 55
B
Bhavya Machine Tools 58
D
Mr. Arun Mahajan Mr. Vijay Chopda Mr. GK Pillai DesignTech Systems 32
General Manager Founder & CEO, Director & Advisor,
AMT- The Association For KTA SPINDLE TOOLINGS Walchandnagar Industries Ltd E
Manufacturing Technology
Exxon Mobil 34
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ISCAR 38
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Mr. Mukund Pant Mr. K. Sreeramachan- Mr. Rupesh Paparaju Laser Technologies 22
Director dra Murthy Managing Director,
Metal Power Analytica President – Operations, Bettinelli Automation M
Private Ltd. Lakshmi Machine Works Components Pvt. Ltd.
Ltd., Coimbatore Markforged 10
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Phillips Machine Tools 8
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Allied Machine releases M geometry for T-A Pro drill
New insert targets stainless and heat resistant super alloy materials
Wohlhaupter India Pvt. Ltd. penetration rates and long industries, improved drilling
provides expert engineering, tool life in challenging solutions like the M geometry
technical support and onsite stainless and heat resistant target difficult-to-machine
application services within super alloys. The new insert materials—a key factor in
India for Wohlhaupter GmbH geometry produces the remaining competitive in any
and Allied Machine and best results with the newly market.
Engineering Corp., leading designed T-A Pro holders but Additionally, the design
manufacturers of holemaking is also compatible with T-A elements of the T-A Pro
and finishing tooling systems holders and is offered in Z-3 M geometry allow larger
for the manufacturing series with diameters ranging diameters—1 inch and
industry. The company from 0.437 inches – 1.882 above—to be used on smaller
announces the launch of the inches (11.10 millimeters – or under-powered machines
T-A Pro M geometry insert. 47.80 millimeters). where additional setups on
As the newest expansion of In industries such as other machine tools would
the T-A Pro high-penetration aerospace, automotive, be needed or where parts
drilling system, this insert energy and food service would need to be contracted insert has been engineered to
targets stainless steel and that often machine stainless out. Machining components provide a winning combination
heat resistant super alloy steel and HRSA materials, in-house cost-effectively while of tool life, penetration rate,
(HRSA) materials. With the the cost-effectiveness and meeting specifications every and process reliability so
release of the ISO-material reliable performance of the time ultimately increases that you can feel confident
class M geometry and M geometry insert are a throughput and profitability. when applying the tool to
proprietary margin design necessity due to the high John Weniger, product your specific needs. The
paired with the development costs of these raw materials, manager, shares that “In addition of the M geometry
of the new AM460 coating, which are among the highest a material class where solidifies the T-A Pro line as
Allied Machine is able to in manufacturing. Because applications are known to a comprehensive, industry
provide a tool that offers the use of these materials bring unpredictable results, leading solution when it
low cutting forces, excellent continues to grow in many the new M geometry T-A Pro comes to holemaking.”
Engineer your Flight to Success with the 5 Axis
Industry Experts – at AeroDef Symposium 2022
Phillips Machine Tools announces the AeroDef thereby reducing the overall impact on the
Symposium 2022 powered by Hermle in environment. This trend drives the market, which
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hyperMILL . The Symposium is a one of its kind in difficult-to-machine materials at an ever-
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and complexity. The aerospace industry is complex part geometries, higher metal removal
experiencing significant global growth in air traffic rates, surface quality and geometrical accuracy.
and a consequent need to increase efficiency, With excellent 5-axis machining calls the need
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for the best tooling experience. EMUGE-FRANKEN supports solution that features intelligent methods and strategies ideally
5-axis machining in the Aerospace and Defense industry by suited to complex aerospace tasks.
providing efficient and innovative cost-effective machining All these trend topics and first and foremost, needless to say,
solutions assured with desired quality in the field of Threading the highly innovative Hermle 5- Axis machining center will be
and Milling of the aerospace engine and structural parts. presented at AeroDef Symposium 2022 at Phillips Machine
CAM software acts as a crucial component in machining Tools Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore, India.
complex workpieces in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Be it aluminium structural parts, engine components, or non- Key Highlights of the Symposium
structural parts for actuation and flight control systems: The • Dialogue with Industry Experts from Germany
hyperMILL CAM software can solve the challenges of the • Live Demo on Hermle 5-Axis Machine
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33.BI-MU, Xylexpo & Viscom Italia together to create
new business opportunities
33.BI-MU international biennial exhibition
of machine tools, robotics and automation
systems, additive manufacturing, digital
and auxiliary technologies. Plus Xylexpo,
biennial exhibition of woodworking boost potential visitor numbers. Enable comprehensive and rewarding visiting
technology and components for the visitors to round off their fair experience, experience. This is why we co-ordinated
furniture industry. Along with Viscom Italia, by not only visiting their exhibit of interest the total permeability of the two
Europe’s leading visual communication but also giving them the opportunity to Instrumental Mechanics exhibitions. Joined
trade fair, all kick off concurrently on the check out the other events at the same by Viscom Italia, it will certainly help
second week of October 2022 at Rho- time. Offering all participants the chance attract greater visitor numbers, benefiting
fieramilano expo centre. to enjoy a more lively and vibrant fair everybody participating at the fair. As
The fully integrated BI-MU and Xylexpo atmosphere and get better over-all general trade fair organizers, we are highly aware
events, start Wednesday, Oct. 12 until services, enhanced by the three-way that the over-lapping events will help
Saturday, Oct. 15; Viscom Italia takes the event organisation. make the district more lively and vibrant,
stage Thursday, Oct. 13 until Saturday, “Viscom Italia is a great opportunity for and a big plus thanks to the enhanced
Oct. 15, in Halls 8/12. The organizers’ all companies wishing to keep up to date services provided by Rho-fieramilano to
decision to co-ordinate the over-lap of with the latest industry trends and experi- meet the needs of the larger number of
their event calendars, matches perfectly ence innovative technological solutions operators in each of the halls.”
to give fair participants’ the chance to in the field of digital printing, engraving/ “We are living in a period of great
grab all the opportunities available, giving laser, screen printing, embroidery, interior transformation where it is necessary to be
visitors the possibility to participate decoration and visual merchandising,” a bit more daring and strive to make new
simultaneously at all three events. comments Massimiliano Pierini, Reed choices,” added Dario Corbetta, director
In a scenario that has highlighted the Italia Exhibition’s Managing Director. “BI- of Xylexpo. “The up-coming exhibition
need for greater dialogue and the desire MU and Xylexpo exhibitors and visitors highlights the will of the entire wood and
to once more come together to discover will indeed be inspired by the countless derivative technology protagonists to
the latest sector innovations - being fully sustainable applications and materials to experience a new way to come together,
aware, that only innovation is the key to create new products and communication seizing all the opportunities of a new age
bringing the market back to life again, models with high visual impact.” where production processes are becoming
access to one event opens the doors to Riccardo Gaslini, head of the organizing increasingly transversal and the search for
the other events. Thanks to the three secretariat of BI-MU, organized by solutions can be extended into “neigh-
organizers’ joint decision, it is as simple as EFIM, said, “BI-MU and XYLEXPO have bouring worlds.” This also applies to digital
pre-registering at the reception desk. been working together for two years printing, currently an ever increasing new
A choice that will permit exhibitors to now to offer both event participants a trend in furniture & surface finishings.”
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to launch the all-new media platforms including grindingacademy.com will
Grinding Academy. Much like precision and quality made Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, always be 100% free.”
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BUSINESS NEWS
Hexagon announces Nexus, a platform to connect
siloed engineering and unlock smart manufacturing
innovation
Hexagon’s Manufacturing
Intelligence division has
announced an open platform
for smart manufacturing,
Nexus, which will revolutionise
how technology professionals
collaborate and innovate.
Announced at Hexagon’s
HxGN LIVE Global
2022 conference in Las
Vegas, Nexus will enable
real time data sharing
between different design,
simulation and production
applications. It will connect
different applications
to form workflows, and
combine technologies to
develop unique solutions and connected machines. and inaccessible data are
to engineering and Additionally, first-in-class increasingly ill-suited to the
manufacturing problems, from cloud-native visualisations and manufacturing industry’s
concept to delivery. It will data management solutions connects data from a 3D needs and pressures. Our
empower cross-functional such as HxGN Metrology laser scan to Hexagon vision for Nexus is to enhance
teams to leverage fragmented Reporting and MaterialCenter products such as RECreate, the products our hundreds
digital data by improving have been built as cloud- MSC Apex Generative of thousands of customers
visibility and connectivity, and native connected applications, Design, MaterialCenter and have come to know and love
help them gain unprecedented and will be connected through Simufact Additive, as well as with additional capabilities,
insight, bring their ideas to Nexus. connecting to a third-party powered by the cloud, AI and
life faster, and produce higher Hexagon is also developing market-leading application Machine Learning, real time
quality results. purpose-built solutions called CADS Additive collaboration and advanced
Nexus is the foundation through the platform that to significantly improve visualisation.
for Hexagon’s new solution combine multiple technologies productivity and enable rapid “Nexus will allow
offerings in the smart to help users to improve collaboration to address manufacturers to build more
manufacturing space going productivity and digitally production issues. agile and resilient processes
forward. Today, it is capable optimise complex processes Parth Joshi, Chief Product so they can respond positively
of leveraging Hexagon data and workflows. One example and Technology Officer for to change and take advantage
sources from across the is a “ready-to-go” workflow Hexagon’s Manufacturing of new opportunities, create
vast portfolio; connecting for 3D printing an optimised Intelligence division, said: faster pathways to products
hundreds of Hexagon design reverse-engineered part “Our customers are managing and develop increasingly
and engineering, production that could be used, for increased complexity in the autonomous workflows –
and metrology software tools example, to streamline the market, which is demanding realising the full potential
and unlocking new insights repair of grounded aircraft faster innovation than ever. of smart and sustainable
from metrology devices components. This workflow Siloed tools, rigid systems manufacturing.”
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Railway Engine Block Bogie Frame
COVER STORY
“Reliable, uninterrupted
and sustainable power is our
brand promise”
Prostarm Info Systems Ltd., headquartered in Mumbai, is indeed a force to reckon with in the UPS
market. Established in 2008, PROSTARM has grown multifold to serve as a single point provider of
power solutions in the power electronics segment. Armed with a proficient and strong team of 300
plus engineers nationwide, the company has done 1,00,000 plus UPS/Stabilizer /Solar installations
in the range 1 kVA to 320 kVA across various industries and served 500 plus large enterprise level
customers. With an assiduous strategist like Ram Agarwal helming the company, PROSTARM
has ambitious growth plans. The company is continuously expanding its workforce,
infrastructure and product range to become an INR300 crore entity by FY 2023 and INR500
crore by 2025, finds out Machine Tools World in an interface with Ram Agarwal who
recently bagged the Engineering Excellence Award for being the Young Entrepreneur
from the Power Electronics segment. The company is today in the top league of UPS
manufacturers offering smart, reliable and energy-efficient power electronics solutions
and empowering the digital transformation journey of the country. Excerpts:
Q. What is your niche and standing in Q. What is your range of
the UPS industry? manufacture today?
Established in 2008, PROSTARM has grown We have a comprehensive range of
multifold to serve as a single point provider Power Electronic products which
of power solutions in the power electronics includes Industrial UPS, Servo
segment. It brings clean, efficient, reliable SCVS (air-cooled & oil cooled)
and affordable Power Storage solutions 1-500 kVA, Solar Power
across businesses of every size and sector. Inverters, Turnkey Rooftop
PROSTARM is a trendsetter in the growing Solar Systems, Innovative
segment of power electronics. Armed with Power Solutions for
a proficient and strong team of 300 plus smart projects ( including
engineers nationwide, the company has done smart city, data centers,
1,00,000 plus UPS/Stabilizer /Solar installations airports, etc.), Lithium-Ion
in the range 1 kVA to 320 kVA across various Power Solutions and RDSO
industries and served 500 plus large enterprise approved products. To meet
level customers. Having a wealth of expertise up with the surging market
and experience spanning over 14 years, the demand, we have rehabbed our
company provides innovative power solutions Pune manufacturing facility into a
for smart & critical projects. Recently, The leading edge production unit of approx.
Industry Outlook magazine has recognized 36,000 Sqft adequately equipped and
PROSTARM as among the Top 10 UPS & suitably structured to roll-out state-of-the-art
Inverter Manufacturers in India. products of global standard.
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COVER STORY
RAM AGARWAL,
CEO, Prostarm Info Systems Ltd.
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LITHIUM PRODUCTION such as
fluctuations and power outages,
incalculable damage brownouts, spikes, etc. Our UPS
to costly and sensitive electronics Systems comprise Line Interactive
Q. What are the ill- equipment. They result in downtime UPS (1-5kVA), Online Active PFC UPS
effects of poor quality power of plant and equipment and slash (1-120 kVA), Online UPS with Inbuilt
from the grid, including outages, productivity drastically. IT (5-120 kVA), Online UPS with IGBT
surges and brownouts? We at Prostarm have enduring Rectifier (80-500 kVA), Industrial UPS
In India, power cuts are so frequent solutions for these power quality (10-800 kVA), Modular UPS (25-500
that citizens no longer question the problems. kVA), UPS for Outdoor applications (1-
authorities. As an alternative, both 20kVA), and so on. We also offer Servo-
residential and commercial companies Q. What are the solutions you Controlled Voltage Stabilizers (both air &
turn to power storage sources like offer to safeguard critical and oil cooled) 1-500 kVA. Further, as a step
UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) costly equipment and devices forward the Company has been striving
to resolve this issue. The ‘blackout’ from damage? to built in and focus on Green Energy
crisis is always looming in the country UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is incl Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
due to various factors, such as heavy a device that provides battery backup Under the domain of Green Energy we
rainfall restricting the supply of coal, when the electrical power fails or are providing Solar Hybrid Inverter and
underproduction of imported coal- drops to an unacceptable voltage level. Solar PV Power Plant Solutions (EPC
based power plants, etc. Such factors It protects the devices from critical Contract).
contribute to the growing demand for loads from utility-supplied power
UPS to keep the operations on. problems,
Power quality problems can
cause
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COVER STORY
The next
generation requirement for efficient
and clean source of power is Lithium. service and support,
Production | Research & Development | Assembling | Quality Check(QC) | Repair Centre
PROSTARM is successfully providing today, Prostarm is the go-to-partner
Lithium-Ion Based power solutions to to both traditional as well a new age growing digitalization across
the critical industry. companies for their transformation to the country. Moreover, the burgeoning
a digital enterprise. Going ahead, we technological advancements and
Q. How do you help digital already have built a strong line-up of government’s initiatives to improve
transformation in the country? smart and intelligent solutions that power for development of smart cities
Regulated, Reliable, uninterrupted and would contribute significantly to drive across the country will further push
sustainable power is the key to the the mission of a digital India. the demand for UPS systems and
digital economy. PROSTARM’s smart, Energy Storage Systems in the coming
reliable and energy efficient power Q. What are the dynamics of years. Further the increased focus of
electronics solutions are empowering the UPS market in India and its the Govt on Atmanirbar Bharat, Made
the digital transformation journey across growth prospects? in India Campaign, Digitization, etc is
industries. Our focus has always been India UPS market is forecast to grow at also expected to steer growth in the
to develop innovative and customized a CAGR of over 9% by 2023. Growth country’s UPS and Energy Storage
solutions to meet the specific needs in the market can be attributed to Systems market. According to reliable
of Indian industries. By ensuring the increasing demand for continuous sources, the global industrial UPS
last-mile-reach for power conditioning and backup across market size is expected to touch USD
commercial as well as industrial sectors 4228.9 million by 2026.
coupled with Further the ongoing global
disturbance, over dependence
on China,
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COVER STORY
fluctuating rupee, sharp surge in freight and breadth of the country.
cost, would result in more business
opportunity for indigenous players. Q. How do ProstarM ensure
timely address to the clients
Q. What are the initiatives solutions in 2021. To cope up with the requirement and service as UPS
you have taken to stay ahead spiraling demand for power electronic is applied on critical application:
and to make the most of the products, we have revamped our Today Prostarm has a strong presence
opportunities available in a Pune manufacturing facility into a pan-India across 22 cities in more than
burgeoning economy? revolutionary infrastructure in 2022. 170 districts with team of about 400
The management’s passion for growth Further, by virtue of its standardized employees including 300+ service
resulted in establishing nationwide quality products and best-in-class engineers. This itself portrays our
presence with offices across India in services, the company has carved a last mile reach capability and higher
2012; enabling the growth of BFSI name for itself in various sectors like customer retention.
with TIS and ATM Room Solutions healthcare OEMs, industrial OEMs, With an assiduous strategist like
in 2014; venturing into rooftop solar industrial users, apex bodies, oil & gas, Ram Agarwal helming the company,
power plant systems in 2016; foraying power, airport, research, railway, PSUs, Prostarm has ambitious growth plans.
into sunrise sectors such as smart BSFI security & surveillance, healthcare The company is continuously expanding
cities, airports, metro rail, etc. in 2019, and more. Today PROSTARM has a its workforce and infrastructure to
and collaborating with healthcare and strong presence pan-India across 22 further strengthen its reach and become
industrial OEMs; serving data centers cities and through a network in more a Rs.300 crore entity by FY 2023 and
in 2020; and providing lithium-based than 170 districts stretching the length Rs.500 crore by 2025.
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COMPANY PROFILE
Laser Technologies:
The mark of EXCELLENCE
RAKESH AGARWAL
Managing Director, (MS Electronics / MBA)
Laser Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
materials like Metal, Paper, Acrylic, Wood, Our Mission
Textile, Leather, Plastic and many more. • Partnering with the most technically
We are the One Stop Shop for all your advanced and culturally collaborative
Laser Requirements!!! companies in the world
Our main aim is to serve our customers • Share knowledge and profits with
with cost effective and innovative solutions our partners to establish long term
with our utmost know how of Applications relationship
and help them to fulfil their objectives. • Along with our partners, liaison with
With a well-built Sales and Service technocrats and scientists across
team, our offices spreads across India the country and abroad to make it all
from Mumbai to Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi, happen in India.
Kolkata and Bangalore.
The founding members of Laser Our values
Technologies aims to form an International • Sustainable and environment friendly
Pankti Agarwal, Operations Director
Laser Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Laser Community in India. To prove our technology
commitment towards Laser Technology • Service before sales. Yes, it’s possible.
aser Technologies was founded by and growth of Indian Laser Industry, we We know because we live by it!
Mr. Rakesh Agarwal with a group conceptualized the idea of India’s first • Be competitive globally
Lof Technocrats in June 2011, with exclusive Laser Exhibition in 2010, which • Integrity, transparency and flexibility in
the idea of creating a large umbrella provided the Indian Manufacturers and business
organization to assist and serve the Laser Experts a common platform to share • Customers always come first. They just
growing Laser Industry in India and to help various applications and solutions. have to share the gold medal with our
the market with his years of experience in employees.
the field of Lasers and its applications. Our Vision
We represent various global Initially to make cutting edge
manufactures, offering solutions for Laser manufacturing technologies available to
Marking, Laser Welding, Laser Cutting, Indian market and eventually help India
Laser Cladding, Laser Hardening. Our become a global leader in producing such For more information,
Laser Solutions can process wide range of technology. Website: www.lasertechnologies.co.in
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COMPANY PROFILE
Hexagon : A global leadership
in sensor, software & autonomous
solutions
only unlock the value of sensor data to understand what was and what is,
but also offer the ability to design and to see what could be, what should
and simulate and provide location be and what will be. With the ability
intelligence of real-world scenarios. to draw and act on data from multiple
And today, we’re combining things sources simultaneously, make unaided
like machine learning and AI with our decisions, and become smarter over
sensor and software leadership to create time, they can provide the ultimate form
powerful autonomous solutions. of data leverage.
Our strategic advantage: Leading a new revolution
The Smart Digital Reality™ We are on the cusp of a revolution
Hexagon is unique in our breadth from automation to autonomy, a
and depth of sensor, software and revolution that will finally put all data
autonomous technologies. When to work. Machines with only fixed,
these core capabilities converge, their automated functions today will be
collective value increases exponentially. capable of dealing with changing,
The result is a Smart Digital Reality™, real-world situations — intelligently
which is what we aim to deliver with and autonomously. Autonomy will be
Anup Verma every solution we provide. It is our introduced to tasks, work processes,
Managing Director - Hexagon strategic advantage and the greatest entire operations and industries. Smart,
Manufacturing Intelligence India source of value for our customers. ecosystem-wide solutions will dwarf
[Hexagon Metrology India Pvt. Ltd.] A Smart Digital Reality™ is a digital the impact of recent disruptions like the
replica of a complete physical world, Internet of Things and big data.
n this future we’re empowering, data where all associated things, places and Armed with our core capabilities and
is doing its greatest work — leveraged processes within it are machine-readable strategic advantage, this is the revolution
Ito achieve its full potential. It’s a world and subject to the power of algorithms. Hexagon is leading.
where our customers possess the means Every Smart Digital Reality has three Our technologies are shaping urban
to flourish, the room to grow, and the defining characteristics: and production ecosystems to become
data-driven efficiencies, productivity, and • Digitally accessible: Provides increasingly connected and autonomous
quality outcomes to ensure that both seamless access to physical world – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.
humanity and sustainability thrive. information in a digital world Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence
The idea of putting data to work is • Infinitely connected: Draws and division provides solutions that utilise
part of Hexagon’s DNA. Our legacy has acts on data from multiple sources data from design and engineering,
always been linked to data. simultaneously production and metrology to make
We emerged as a leader in sensor • Autonomously intelligent: Leverages manufacturing smarter.
solutions nearly 20 years ago, which data to make unaided decisions and
enabled the digital capture and becomes smarter over time
positioning of the physical world. For more information,
We added software solutions to not Smart Digital Realities have the power Website: www.hexagonmi.com.
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CASE STUDY
In the driving seat
Sandvik Coromant’s new steel turning insert grade helps THK Rhythm take
control of its machining process
Tillsonburg has come a long way since Canadian country music legend, Stompin’ Tom Connors thrust the
small Ontario town and its tobacco fields into the spotlight with its namesake song. Today, Tillsonburg is part
of a thriving automotive region, home to the THK Rhythm automotive plant that serves global manufacturers
including BMW, Ford and Daimler Mercedes Benz. A tough, competitive landscape meant THK Rhythm needed to
make its offering stand apart from competitors. To give its products the edge, the company enlisted the support
of Sandvik Coromant and its new steel turning grades.
he THK Rhythm automotive
plant specializes in suspension
Tcomponents found in vehicles
worldwide, along with ball joints and
ball studs for these components. Being
a global automotive player demands
stringent quality and cost-optimization
measures, which is evident in the THK
facility.
THK’s quality policy, which is
prominently displayed at the plant’s
entrance, reads: right the first time, right
every time, continually improve. And it’s
more than just a catchy mantra. Several
manufacturing improvement practises
evidence this policy, including Kaizen,
Japanese for continuous improvement,
which focuses on optimizing efficiency,
productivity and overall equipment
effectiveness (OEE).
A challenging machining process
Despite THK’s crystal clear efficiency
goals, reaching productivity targets and
controlling cost was a challenge when
producing the front lower tension arm, a
component that goes into the suspension
assembly of a car. “The front lower
tension arm requires the removal of a lot
of material during several steps including with a high tensile strength. Machining was designed to make 140 parts per tool,
drilling, roughing and finishing a bore,” this part requires a specialist tool with a however, THK could only produce about
explained Adrian Dabrowski, a process number of inserts that are staggered or 92 pieces on average before one of the
engineer at THK Rhythm. stepped — meaning they are not all of the inserts on the largest diameter failed,
The component is made of a forged same diameter. The original machining which caused the entire tool to fail.
ISO P steel that is particularly abrasive, process for the front lower tension arm Frequent failure meant operators had to
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CASE STUDY
change tools far too often. The machines a lot of downtime, which made meeting creating a strong barrier that improves
in the THK Rhythm workshop are set daily productivity targets difficult. crater and flank wear resistance. Heat
up in a way that if one tool breaks, a is also lead away from the cutting zone
spare tool is brought in automatically so The search for a solution more quickly, which keeps the cutting
that machines can keep running. With In search for the right solution, THK tried edge in shape for longer time in cut.
frequent tool failures, however, there to adjust the machines on a daily basis, “GC4415 and GC4425 can machine
were not enough spare tools to keep fine-tuning feed rates and revolutions per a larger number of pieces, while
production flowing. minute (RPM). The team also tried out contributing towards extended tool
Chip control, a vital consideration for different inserts and geometries from a life, eliminating sudden breakages and
any steel turning operation, was also a couple of tool suppliers, but nothing hit reducing reworking and scrap. For THK,
concern. “When the tool failed, chips the mark. That was until THK turned to the GC4415 insert is the remedy to its
would often get wrapped around it; so, Sandvik Coromant. turning troubles,” continued Olofsson.
we had to physically take the tool out and Sandvik Coromant added two high
remove the chips,” revealed Gary Martin, performing carbide insert grades, Driving forward
a machine operator at THK. “These chips GC4415 and GC4425, to its existing Since introducing GC4415 to its
were sharp and could cause finger cuts range at the end of 2020. The inserts machining operations, THK has seen
and injuries.” have a broad range of applications and shop floor productivity change for the
Dabrowski further highlighted the are recommended for both continuous better. In fact, because it runs at higher
pains of tool failure: “We were running and interrupted cuts. While GC4425 cutting rates, THK witnessed an 11%
the machines with just a single tool and delivers improved wear resistance, heat increase in productivity as soon as
when that tool broke, the operators had resistance and toughness, GC4415 operators started using the insert.
to physically take it out, manually change complements GC4425 where enhanced During the first four months of 2021,
all the inserts and put it back in the performance and better heat resistance is THK used roughly 3,800 inserts of their
machine. That equates to around five- needed. For THK Rhythm, GC4415 was a previously-favoured grade. When the
to-six minutes of downtime per machine, fitting addition to its machining process. GC4415 grade was introduced in May
which quickly adds up.” On average, Both grades contain the second 2021, the workshop used just 3,000 of
operators oversee three machines. So, generation Inveio coating technology. the new inserts in the same timeframe —
®
if one machine is down, in essence all “What makes this tool coating particularly an 18% decrease in the number of inserts
three are down. “On good days, we had unique is that it can be examined at used, dramatically improving overall cost-
just one breakage per shift,” continued the microscopic level,” explained Rolf per-part.
Dabrowski. “On these days, downtimes Olofsson, product manager at Sandvik Change isn’t just about numbers. “On
were as frequent as three-to-four times Coromant. The material’s surface has a the shop floor, our operators are happier
per shift per machine.” uni-directional crystal orientation. Each as they can focus on loading parts and
Using the previous inserts there was crystal lines-up towards the cutting edge, not having to worry about frequent
tool changes or chip jams,” concluded
Dabrowski. “The new grade has helped
save 194 hours of production time per
year. Thanks to GC4415, the THK Rhythm
workshop now experiences far less
downtime, and more reliable production.”
Following the success of the GC4415
insert grade in machining vehicle front
lower tension arms, THK Rhythm now
plans to test and introduce the grade in
other parts of its production line, such as
ball studs and ball joints.
For more information,
Website: www.sandvik.coromant.com
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CASE STUDY
3D Printing Enables Air Conditioner
Solutions Provider to Reduce Design
Validation Time by 80 Percent
The Stratasys 3D printer has drastically reduced our design validation timelines and prototyping efforts with
ease. Our designers are happy to have the 3D printing facility in-house as it enables them to quickly respond to
customer requirements and serve them in record time.
Sundeep Singh Hunjan, General Manager R&D - Room Air Conditioners
Amber Enterprises India Ltd
Heating up the AC market with conditioner (RAC) complete unit market for commercial and residential use;
élan and also supplies major RAC components package ACs for Indian Railways and
Amber Enterprises India Ltd. (Amber) is a to prominent Indian AC manufacturers. commercial use; multi-flow condensers;
prominent solutions provider for original With expertise in components like heat home appliances like washing machines,
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and exchangers, sheet metal components, refrigerators and microwaves; luminaries
original design manufacturers (ODMs) injection molding components and for commercial use; plastic extrusion
of air conditioners in India. Since being system tubing and motors, Amber has sheets; vacuum forming compo¬nents,
estab¬lished in 1992, the company has strongly positioned itself in the market and auto parts. Amber is an International
grown at a rapid pace and has now in terms of quality, cost, and delivery Organization for Standardization (ISO)
become one of the largest manufacturers timelines. Over the years, Amber has 9001 - 2008 certi¬fied company and its
of white goods in India. Amber has 10 acquired expertise in manufacturing relentless focus on quality and processes
manufactur¬ing facilities that focus on AC and non-AC compo¬nents and now has earned them a client list that includes
different product segments. The company boasts of a diversified product portfolio, the who’s who in the manufactur¬ing
has a dominant presence in the room air which includes split and window ACs sector.
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Battling design validation and invested in a Stratasys 3D printer, which is geared up to serve all OEM customer
prototyping delays completely changed the game for them. requirements at short notice. The team
Amber’s AC OEM customers come up The Amber team hoped to see the is happy to reap a time saving of close to
with unique requirements of new product traditional prototype outsourcing model 80 percent in design validation cycles as
designs and modifications to existing in the rear view mirror and speed up to what earlier used to take 15 days is now
internal, external, and machine parts of achieve their design validation targets easily achieved in not more than three
split and window ACs. Some requirements for various customer requirements. The days. The cost saving of up to 20 percent
also necessitate the team to work on designers at Amber wanted to print that the team realized through in-house
AC aesthetics. Since the AC market is high-quality product prototypes that 3D printing is another achievement
extremely time sensitive, all customers would enable them to perform functional that makes them happy. Apart from the
demand fulfilment of product modifications testing in record time. Amber approached time and cost benefits, the team is also
and supplies in record time. Amber always DesingTech with their requirement and got impressed with the quality and finish of
strives to remain relevant to its customers an absolute fit in DesignTech’s offering, the printed parts as they always pass the
and maintains its robust position in the the Fseries & Mojo 3D printer from functional and other tests with ease.
white goods manufacturing segment. The Stratasys.
Amber team understands the importance DesignTech Systems Support
of quick response to design modifications Validating designs in record time The Amber team is thankful to the
to suit customer product aesthetics and with 3D printing DesignTech team for their help in selecting
hence always rises up to the occasion with With a Stratasys 3D printer available in- the right Printer, providing appropriate
results that please their OEM customers. house, the prototyping, testing, and design training, and continuing their support
Before adding in house 3D Printer, the validation processes were to never remain throughout the journey. Looking at the
Amber team had a tough time fulfilling the same at Amber. Designers at Amber results and ease of use offered by 3D
customer requirements with respect to started using the Stratasys 3D printer Printing, the Amber team is geared up to
timelines. The engineering and design to print the required parts of split and serve all OEM customer requirements at
expertise at Amber would always deliver window ACs, including parts that would short notice.
the optimal designs but usually, design elevate product aesthetics, and achieved
validation took longer than customer great results. The 3D-printed parts
expectations. This was because Amber enabled the team to promptly assess,
used to outsource their prototyping analyze, and finalize product designs as
requirements for want of prototyping in-house 3D printing greatly reduced
facilities in the own plants. Prototype the number of prototyping iterations and
outsourcing usually goes hand-in-hand also the time required for each iteration.
with delay in prototype delivery and longer Designers at Amber are elated at the
prototyping cycles owing to multiple output offered by the Stratasys 3D printer
iterations, which ultimately affect design in terms of form, fit, and aesthetics of the
validation timelines. To gain control over printed prototypes.
prototyping cycles, the Amber team looked Looking at the results and ease of use
at 3D printing as a viable solution and offered by 3D printing, the Amber team
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TECH INNOVATION
Superior lubrication
for efficient manufacturing
operations
he machine tools industry plays a driving role in influencing rate of production, the industry is increasingly opting for superior
the growth of the manufacturing sector as it pivots lubrication solutions that not only enhance the performance of
Tcore processes by enabling efficient, high precision and equipment but also ensure optimal energy utilization. Lubrication
effective production of machinery and equipment like composites, ensures a trouble-free experience with machinery and equipment
engine parts, ignitors, rotary blades, and turbines. Duly, as India by combating technical discrepancies and maintaining the quality
has been attracting major investments in the of production.
manufacturing sector, the machine tools
market value in the country is expected Acing challenges with superior
to grow by USD 1.9 billion at almost 13% lubricants
CAGR during 2020-2024. The rapid growth Machinery, undoubtedly, plays a crucial role
of the machine tools market is being aided by in ensuring the success of manufacturing
macro-financial and structural policy reforms businesses. Due to the burden of dependence on
that are expected to boost economic growth machinery and equipment, it becomes even more
and investments in both the short-term and important for operators to keep a regular check
long-term. on their upkeep and maintenance. With the use of
Now, as the sector gears itself for paced industrial lubricants, operators can not only improve
growth, there is added focus on bringing the functioning of their equipment but also achieve
micro-efficiency in production by ensuring energy-efficiency and curtail extra costs.
optimal machine and equipment performance. Keeping in mind the intricate details of the
For this, to ensure smooth functioning and high manufacturing sector, Mobil Lubricants has
TM
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developed a range of premium lubricants and greases that enable expertise, and quality assurance.
problem-free operations in all operating conditions, provide Furthermore, the Mobil Solcare Service application has
TM
longer lubrication intervals and protection to the equipment. succeeded in efficiently providing digital services that assure
These lubricants also help in improving equipment performance immediacy, accuracy, and reliability of information. The application
and longevity with excellent protection against wear and tear allow users to receive data as soon as it is recorded, create
– thereby, increasing efficiency, reliability, and productivity for digital signatures for validation and ensure perfection with
enterprises. in-app feedback and performance ratings. The application help
Mobil DTE 10 Excel™ Series lubricants are formulated to manufacturers with in-depth analytics, enhanced record-keeping,
meet the demands of today’s high-pressure industrial and increased accountability, and tailor-made recommendations
mobile equipment hydraulic systems. These hydraulic fluids for enhanced planning. The Mobil Solcare Service application
help keep hydraulic systems cleaner and for longer compared to ensures the most optimal usage of lubricant by the equipment,
conventional hydraulic fluids. They’re proven to boost hydraulic augmenting machine shop productivity with diligent servicing. It
efficiency by up to 6 per cent, which can decrease power has been chosen by a number of businesses and, subsequently,
consumption and increase system responsiveness*. Another brought positive results for business owners and customer
breakthrough series, the Mobil Vactra Oil Numbered Series, goodwill for Mobil.
TM
offers premium-quality slideway lubricants specifically designed The machine tools market looks extremely promising, mainly
to meet the requirements for accuracy, aqueous coolant due to the rapid growth witnessed in the manufacturing sector
separability, and equipment protection of precision machine across the country. As the sector continues to grow, use of heavy
tools. It offers a low kinetic friction coefficient for easy start-up machinery and equipment is also bound to expand. To keep
and outstanding lubrication properties that guarantee accurate up with the maintenance of machines for better productivity
and precise machining. and profitability, operators rely on advanced lubricants that
guarantee performance along with longevity. Here, Mobil has
World-class service for timely assistance been pioneering leadership in the sector by innovating superior
Mobil has also been working closely with businesses by assisting lubricant solutions and greases that cater to ever-changing needs
them in evolving their core practices for better efficiency and of customers.
productivity through Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis (MSLA).
SM
MSLA is designed to help save time and money, while boosting
equipment reliability and productivity. It uses one of the most
sophisticated interpretation logic algorithms and most extensive * The energy efficiency of Mobil DTE 10 Excel relates solely to the fluid
used-oil analysis limits database – and delivers flexibility, performance when compared to conventional Mobil-branded hydraulic
fluids. The technology used allows up to 6%
increase in hydraulic pump efficiency in standard
hydraulic applications under controlled conditions.
The energy efficiency claim for this product is based
on test results on the use of the fluid conducted in
accordance with all applicable industry standards
and protocol. Results may vary based on operating
conditions and equipment.
For more information,
Website: www.mobil.in/business
(Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates,
many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon,
Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity,
those terms and references to “corporation”,
“company”, “ExxonMobil”, “EM”, and other similar
terms are used for convenience & may refer to one
or more specific affiliates or affiliate groups.)
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TECH INNOVATION
At the Right Angle
n milling applications, 90° cutters are perhaps the most
common tools. These versatile tools are used for milling
Isquare shoulders, slots, face operations bound by shoulders,
edges, pockets, and cavities. Face mills perform machining
by ramping and turn-milling. These 90°cutters prevail in the
product range of tool manufacturers that produce general-
purpose mills whether indexable, solid, or brazed.
In selecting 90°milling cutters, there are several factors to
be examined such as the material to be machined, the removal
of stock, required accuracy, surface finish, stability, and the
characteristics of the machine tool in use. These factors
influence the cutter type, cutting geometry, tool configuration,
and more. The same factors are also the key points for choosing
a cutter design on behalf of a tool manufacturer intended
for its production processes. For example, solid mills provide
ultimate machining accuracy while an indexable tool concept Fig.1 – The combination of a square profile with specially
enables machining under heavy loads and provides additional shaped rake and side faces is a design feature of cost-
cost-effectiveness per cutting edge. The cutting geometry of effective NEODO S890 inserts.
solid and brazed mills becomes complete only after grinding.
In indexable mills, the shape of a sintered insert is the key shaped edged inserts. A highly effective edge was generated
contributing factor to achieve optimal tool geometry. by the intersection of the insert’s top (rake) face and the helical
A quantum leap was achieved in the world of metalworking insert side (relief) surface. This milestone geometric design
during the early 1990’s with the introduction of the ISCAR formed a constant positive rake and a constant relief along the
HELIMILL – a family of 90° milling tools that introduced helical length of the insert’s cutting edge. The groundbreaking feature
caused a significant reduction in power consumption and
ensured a very smooth cut. ISCAR’s HELIMILL concept heralded
a new design approach and benchmarked indexable milling by
anchoring the geometry of an insert at the forefront of milling
technology.
A polygon comprises the shape of inserts in 90° milling
cutters. These inserts may be rectangular, square, parallelogram,
rhombic, triangular or trigon (broken triangle). The shape of
an insert determines the number of indexable cutting edges.
There are additional important insert features, which relate to
the insert’s shape. A square or triangular insert features greater
width compared to a rectangular insert shape. Increasing the
insert width facilitates a larger central hole and enables using
greater clamping screw sizes to improve the securing function
of an insert. However, increasing the insert width limits the
minimal diameter of a milling cutter and requires larger chip
gullets, which reduce the strength of the cutter body. This is just
one factor to consider when designing 90° milling cutters with
indexable inserts. At the same time, there are other contributing
elements such as the mounting method (radial, tangential),
Fig.2 – A double positive cutting geometry characterizes range of corner radii, a wiper flat, chip splitting functions, and
HELIDO Trigon milling cutters that carry double-sided inserts
of a “broken-triangle” profile. more. It is imperative to consider the type of material being
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processed and the type of milling operation for which the cutter ISCAR’s prolific R&D design engineers invented the new
is designed. NEODO S890 milling cutters designed for rough, semi-finishing,
A parallelogram shape provides an optimally harmonious face and square shoulder milling operations primarily for steel
combination of the cutting-edge length, varied corner radii, and cast iron. The 90° cutter design places cost-effectiveness
ramping-down capabilities, and additional parameters of and productivity at its forefront, intended for milling under
the cutting geometry and insert strength. This explains why unfavorable conditions. The tool utilizes a strong-structured
the parallelogram shape remains common. A significant double-sided insert. The insert features a square profile, while
disadvantage of the shape is the number of cutting edges – the top, bottom and side face of the insert are specially shaped
limited by two in a traditional design configuration. A double- by ISCAR’s unique pressing technology. This provides 8 helical
sided, reversible insert concept seems to be the simple way right-hand cutting edges, 4 from the top and 4 from the bottom.
to increase the number of edges on an insert more effectively. When mounted on the cutter, the insert guarantees positive
There are additional attributes to think about when considering radial and negative axial tool rake angles, which promise smooth
a double-sided insert configuration. Additional limitations affect cutting and reduced power consumption for milling under
the relief angle and increase the axial rake of a milling cutter diverse machining conditions and interrupted cuts. A dovetail
after the inserts are assembled on the tool body. profile of the insert pocket enables very rigid clamping that
The examples mentioned must be considered when substantially increases cutter stiffness. The insert has a built-
developing indexable milling cutters. The careful study of in wiper flat to improve surface finish. A new look on a square
contributing factors and understanding the relationship between insert profile in combination with the advantages of pressing
the intricately engineered elements can lead to a winning tool technologies has resulted in effective and economical solutions
solution. To provide a wide array of solutions for 90° milling for face milling, particularly for machining close to shoulders
cutting tool manufacturers develop multiple cutter shapes and where work holding constraints exist.
innovative single- and double-sided indexable inserts. The double-sided 90° HELIDO Trigon tool was derived from
With the many forms and shapes of cutters in the tool a trigon shape. The insert configuration provides 6 indexable
market, the creation of new geometries has become an obsolete cutting edges and ensures higher tooth density for increased
task. ISCAR’s NEOLOGIQ campaign has given birth to unique feed rate and maximized productivity. The tools have a double-
innovative milling solutions in aim to conquer new quests for positive cutting geometry: positive axial and radial rake angles.
fast and productive milling solutions. These attributes contribute to lower power consumption and
allow rough milling applications on machines with limited
power. The versatile HELIDO Trigon tools are suitable for
milling shoulders, slots, side plunging and ramping by use of
helical interpolation. The main advantage of these tool are
the combination of 90° profile accuracy, productivity, and cost
efficiency.
Efficient milling of aluminum alloys and other non-ferrous
materials (ISO N group of application) requires a sharp cutting
edge and a polished rake face. The chip-splitting capability of
a cutting edge is an additional tool to improve performance.
The serrated edge geometry of the single-sided triangular
HELI3MILL inserts, which have proven themselves as real
workhorses in 90° milling, are cost-effective tools.
Given case studies convincingly confirm the conclusion that
the possibilities for improving 90° indexable milling cutters are
not exhausted. A fresh right-angle on the cutter design will lead
to an attractive solution, even when considering the redundancy
in developing new insert geometries.
Fig.3 – A serrated cutting edge of HELI3MILL inserts enables For more information,
high-performance milling of non-ferrous materials. Website: www.iscar.in
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TECH INNOVATION
Nucleus of industrial series production
In order for GROB machine tools to develop their full potential in small, medium, and large series production,
GROB offers its customers a comprehensive range of automation solutions. From various standard solutions to
flexible robot cells, flexible manufacturing systems and turnkey production lines, GROB customers have access to
almost all technically feasible options for individualizing their production processes.
Mindelheim
Automation solutions have a tradition at GROB that goes back
over 50 years. What began in the 1960s with the first transfer
line developed by GROB, today and for the time being has its
final phase of development with the ultra-modern GRC robotic
cell. Although the technology has undergone revolutionary
development and the wording has changed in line with the
times, the basic idea of automation has remained the same:
Flexibility, individual adaptation to capacities, increased
productivity and reduced costs. This means the GROB product characterized by light component weights (up to 240 kg), low
range consists of self-made components, from semi-automatic complexity, and by its autonomy from a half to a full operator
to fully automatic production with the highest quality standards. shift. It is also well suited for flexible and economic production
They guarantee perfectly coordinated pallet and part handling, for small and medium lot sizes & even individual orders.
reduction of unit costs, and increase of productivity in the The GROB rotary pallet storage system PSS-R is available
company many times over. in two standard sizes (PSS-R400, PSS-R630) with three
different pallet storage capacities each (5, 10, 13, or 15 pallets)
Flexibly configurable GROB GRC robot cell for connection to a machine tool. With the PSS-R, far more
The GROB robot cell GRC, in combination with GROB machine customer requests can be offered than with the PSS-R light
tools, delivers maximum flexibility and individualization in thanks to standardized options. It allows a part weight, including
production. It represents a complete solution developed from complex fixtures, of 340 - 800 kg and is ideally suited for
a single source, which convinces with a uniform design and medium machining times, for increased autonomy of one to
coordinated interfaces. Its compact design on a common base two shifts, and for significantly more complex components and
frame allows for easy and quick installation. Thanks to the machining operations.
standardized software, the cell can be commissioned in a very The linear pallet storage system, a proprietary GROB
short time. The innovative feeding system with part drawers development, complements the product range with an
enables longer unmanned production. An automatic clamping automated, flexible manufacturing system for a wide variety of
fixture and part gripper change is available for different part machining. It is suitable for linking up to five machine tools
clamping fixtures and part types. on a pallet storage rack with a maximum of 87 pallet storage
The connection to the modern GROB production control pockets.
software GROB4Automation for flexible planning and The machining operations can be connected in series by
management of work orders improves the production dividing the machines into different machining processes such
sequences. At the same time, parameterizable part geometries as roughing or finishing. This allows the individual tasks to be
ensure short set-up times. The GROB robot cell can be processed in an optimized manner. In addition, the customer
configured with various modules as per customer request has the option of starting with two machines at a smaller
such as. deburring, cleaning, marking, SPC (Statistical Process work volume and subsequently expand the cell modularly in
Control) or in addition to a second machine. the second or third year of production, when the work volume
increases, without affecting the current production. In addition,
Rotary pallet storage system for every application a prototype can be run in parallel on one machine while the line
GROB standard automation includes rotary and linear pallet continues to process the regular work volume. In addition, higher
storage system. The rotary pallet storage system PSS-R light-R rigging towers increase the running time of the machines and
is the cost-effective entry-level solution and basic version. It is lead to a more economical utilization.
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An ISO 9001:2015
An ISO 9001:2015
TECH INNOVATION
Cost Reduction In Hot Forging
by the use of environment
friendly, graphite-free water-
soluble die lubricants
S. P. SHENOY
C.E.O., Steel Plant Specialities
ot forging involves controlled plastic deformation of 3. Appropriate heat treatment of forging die. Use of protective
heated metals and alloys into desired useful shapes. It anti-scale coating to prevent scaling on critical surface areas
His a noble metal craft. Modern civilization cannot survive of die. Nitriding of forging die.
without hot forging. At the same time, without suitable forging 4. Reduction of friction during hot forging by the use of
die lubricant, economical and effective closed-die forging polished dies and suitable die lubricant.
operation is not possible. In the case of closed die forging, cost 5. Correct method of application of die lubricant at appropriate
of die amounts to 10% to 15% of the total forging cost. Any intervals.
improvement in the forging die life would automatically result in
improved productivity and profitability of the forge shop. REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD HOT FORGING DIE
LUBRICANT:
The following factors contribute to ensuring maximum life of a Basic function of any lubricant is to reduce friction between two
forging die: surfaces and reduce wear. In the case of forging, a good hot
1. Correct die material. forging die lubricant must have the properties listed below:
2. Correct die design, especially proper draft, corner radius and 1. Minimize friction between the workpiece and the forging
fillet. die: Table 1 provides a comparison of coefficient of friction for
various types of lubricants used in hot forging.
Table-I : Coefficient of friction for various die lubricants:
2. Reduce forging load: Fig 1 shows reduced forging load by
Sr. No. Lubricant µ use of graphite-in-oil-based die lubricant
1. DRY (No Lubricant) 0.33
0.35
0.35
2. Furnace Oil 0.10
0.18
0.12
3. Graphite in machine oil 0.065
0.09
0.09
4. Graphite in water 0.11
0.10
0.13
5. Saw Dust 0.13
0.16
0.17
Fig 1: Reduced forging load by using oil lubricant.
Ref.: Dr. A. S. Deshpande, IIT, Mumbai, India. Ref.: Dr. A. S. Deshpande, IIT, Mumbai, India.
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