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January 2012 - MODERN MACHINE TOOLS 17

IFORM’ing Tomorrow’s Trends

ts show time yet again! Just like anything new is initiated by an auspicious ritual or a tradition, the machine tools industry begins its new year with an auspicious occasion called—IMTEX. The expo has in the past pioneered the tones and trends in the industry and will continue its leadership in the years to come. Also, if it’s an IMTEX Forming edition, along with the concurrent show Tool Tech, it is indeed all about forming the trends of tomorrow!

The industry is abuzz with activity and everybody associated with this Mecca of the Machine Tools have their own unique reason to be upbeat about the forthcoming show. This is that time of the year when BIEC transforms itself into a major magnet for the machine tools industry, attracting all things positive. Participation of iconoclast exhibitors, launch of cutting edge technologies, major companies announcing their acquisitions, signing of million dollar deals, new fortune building contacts being forged, order books getting loaded, etc, the list of postivities is endless. In short it spells good news for everybody who steps into this state-of-the-art exhibition center, hosting the premium trade exposition of a very prime industry. With this heady combination, nothing but the best is expected and is in turn delivered.

To borrow one of the exhibitors’ sentiments, “those who don’t want to be the ‘option’ but the ‘priority’ in the industry are all here.” For companies seeking to improve their brand recall and recognition in the industry must participate in this show; this is another way of saying that the real players or those who matter are all present in full attendance and colors at IMTEX.

If the above sentiment sounds like a compulsion—which although it is not—what it does to the companies is far more than what is usually expected. It provides the machine tools manufacturers, an overview of the entire value chain of this industry, which in turn helps to engineer the machines to be more than just machine tools and also to provide customers with a solution from a complete manufacturing perspective. Creasing out customer pain points regarding the products and services after intense discussions, are what IMTEX afternoons are made of!!

So as the stage is set, it couldn’t have been at a more opportune time as global uncertainties overshadow markets and the world is eyeing Asia and specifically India, for inspiration and growth. Predicting the current and future demands—the metal forming industry will be further re-shaping itself to align with newer opportunities and materials which are beyond metal. Plastics, ceramics, composites and many new materials on the block will change the whole dynamics and scope of this technology and hence, this industry, which is on a go already, and for obvious reasons.

Forming plays a critical role in the never ending need for infrastructure requirement where, sheet metal forming and joining technology play a key role. Then again, this technology plays a major role in the automotive industry, and the new advancements will see the growing foray into mobile and customer durable industry, as well as, the medical equipment industry among other growing sectors, with increased focus on the precision level of forming operations.

So let’s form our future and fortunes…let’s make the best of IMTEX!!

EditorialAdvisory Board

Vikram SirurPresident, IMTMA & Executive Chairman,

Miven Machine Tools Ltd

L KrishnanVice President, IMTMA &

Managing Director, TaeguTec India P Ltd

M Lokeswara RaoPast President, IMTMA & MD, Lokesh Machines Ltd

N K DhandPast President, IMTMA &

CMD, Micromatic Grinding Technologies Ltd

R SrinivasanPast President, IMTMA &

MD, RAS Transformation Technologies

Gautam DoshiAdvisor, IMTMA &

Consultant, Productivity & Quality Improvement Services

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Foreword


Growth can only be optimistic

The global economy and industry are passing through a challenging phase. It has momentarily affected Indian economy—resulting in a growth of 6.9 per cent against a forecast of 8.0 per cent. While there are apprehensions about how the growth story is expected to unfold for the rest of the current fiscal, it needs to be noted that India is still growing. Indian economy has grown to be resilient to internal and external shocks. This is primarily because the fundamentals of our nations’ economy and industry are very strong.

The optimism will be reinforced with the onset of the 12th Five-Year Plan—to commence from 1st April, 2012. The 12th Five-Year Plan has a concerted emphasis on not just achieving a growth of nine to ten per cent; but also, on ways and means to exponentially enhance Indian manufacturing. Objectives for Indian manufacturing in the 12th Five-Year Plan lays down a vision to increase its share from the present 16 per cent to 25 per cent, by the year 2025. A year in which the manufacturing sector would also contribute in generating a 100 million additional jobs. The vision also includes increasing “depth” in manufacturing with focus on the level of domestic value addition.

Like every dark cloud has a silver lining, India’s auto sector is the silver lining to its economical growth graphs. Several automobile manufacturers are in the process of launching compact vehicles. According to auto industry bodies—while the vehicle production is estimated to grow three-folds by 2020 from 2009—the automotive component industry is expected to touch US $ 110 billion by 2020 as against the present turnover of US $ 40 billion—also a three-fold growth.

Concerted efforts are underway in almost every segment. It is only appropriate that we in the machine tool industry continue in our initiatives to expand capacities, focus on innovations and designs, and carry out new product developments—in order to bridge the technology gap. Also, measures need to be taken towards skill enhancement and workforce development.

Over the last ten years we have taken tremendous efforts to enhance quality, reliability and bring to the fore various value added features to our products, while continually empowering the ‘Made in India’ brand.

Indian manufacturing industry excels in introducing innovative initiatives to keep up the growth and excellence of its productivity. One of the initiatives are the IMTEX exhibitions. IMTMA is hosting the 2nd Edition of IMTEX FORMING 2012 along with the concurrent exhibition Tooltech 2012.

A visit to this trade fair is certain to provide a unique opportunity to witness a wide range of metalworking technologies from India alongside those from overseas, all under one roof. In a nut-shell, with the leading global players converging at IMTEX FORMING 2012 there will be something for every one.

Vikram Sirur

President – IMTMA, and

Executive Chairman – Miven Machine Tools Ltd

National Highlights - 2011

MODERN MACHINE TOOLS - January 201228

(January) Taking the next step in its quality mandate, the first Field Quality Centre and training facility of Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd (NMIPL) was inaugurated at its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu. The training centre, which was built as per Nissan’s global standards, in terms of facilities, tools & equipment, aimed at consistently achieving ‘fix it right the first time’ concept. The training centre also provide product, process & soft skill trainings for dealership staff located in India.

Nissan Inaugurates First Field Quality Centre in India

Investment

(January) Essar Steel officially entered into a partnership with Japan-based Kobe in a joint venture agreement for producing auto grade steel at the Hazira plant in Gujarat. The company was also looking at reviving the one million tonne per annum plant at Zimbabwe. Essar Steel had got the nod from Zimbabwe government for acquiring a majority stake in the country’s biggest steel company. The company had also planned to set up a power plant at the site of the steel mill to meet its power needs.

Essar makes Substantial Investments

(March) HAAS Automation Inc inaugurated its 100 per cent Indian subsidiary—Haas Automation India Pvt Ltd in Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The new subsidiary is aimed at providing the same superior level of technical support (in service, applications, training and parts) to its customers in India, similar to what is experienced by customers in the US and Europe. The company also has six HFOs located in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Manesar and Pune and plans to add six more HFOs in India over the next few years.

HAAS Inaugrates Indian Subsidiary with Complete Ownership

(June) The Indian subsidiary of leading machine tool manufacturer—Yamazaki Mazak—recently inaugurated its new technology centre in Pune. The one-of-its-kind facility saw a grand opening. With the opening of this new technology centre, the machine tool major reinforced its commitment to the customers in the Indian market. The centre also offers various customer support services such as special facilities for undertaking customer training by highly skilled employees of Yamazaki Mazak, besides boasting of an auditorium and conference rooms for organising technical seminars.

Yamazaki Mazak Inaugrates State-of-the-Art Facility in Pune

(June) The leading German manufacturer of innovative and high-quality measuring and testing technology, established a new subsidiary office in India headquartered in Bengaluru. The subsidiary will serve as a sales and service hub, supporting the other local sales and service offices in New Delhi, Pune and Chennai, while co-ordinating the setup of other future sales and service offices.

Blum-Novotest Inaugrates Subsidiary in India

(July) To expand its global presence in the fast growing Indian market, GILDEMEISTER and MORI SEIKI jointly invested in a new technology centre in Bengaluru. It is also the company’s largest technology centre in Asia, offering machine and technology presentations, bonded warehouse for spares & customer training rooms. The technology centre covers the complete service and support of the entire product portfolios of both manufacturers. It also houses a spare part warehouse ensuring reduction in spare part delivery time.

DMG/MORI SEIKI Inaugrates Largest Technology Centre in India

(October) Bharat Fritz Werner completed fifty years this year. It had started with German techno-commercial collaboration, but is now a fully Indian company of the Kothari Group. The organisation took up various activities through out the year to mark the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the company. The leading machine tool builder has over 25, 000 units of its products across the world. The company over the years have built its brand image for providing quality and excellence.

BFW Celebrates its Golden Jubilee

(December) Developers of the world’s first tool setter for Lathes, Metrol Co., Ltd opened its Sales and Marketing operation in Bengaluru. The company is a leading tool setter and ultra precision switch manufacturer. Metrol Corporation India will begin its Indian journey from IMTEX 2012-Forming Exhibition. The tool setters manufactured by the Japanese developer are widely used by more than 100 machine tool builders across 20 countries.

Metrol, Japan opened its Indian subsidiary in Bengaluru



(February) The metrology major opened a 4,875 sq m extension to its Pune facility this year. The expansion intended to meet long-term growth needs of the company’s Indian operations in terms of product assembly, software development, sales and marketing and customer support. The expanded facility includes additional space for demonstration and training.

Renishaw Expanded Facility in Pune

Expansion/Facilities

(April) After the success of its new small car Figo in India, Ford Motors announced that it was looking forward to make the company’s Chennai plant its global hub for small cars. Currently, the Chennai plant is the only manufacturing facility for the car, and produces 2,800 cars per week in double shift. The company already invested $ 500 million at the Chennai plant and plans to scale up the production capacity to 2 lakh units per annum. It also planed to launch eight new models in India and will likely give more importance to small cars so as to become a dominant player in the booming small car market.

Ford to Base its Small Car Hub in India

(September) Beru Diesel Start Systems Pvt Ltd—a joint venture between Jayant Group and Beru-Germany—set up a new manufacturing plant in Pune for Rs 30 crore. The company supplies its products to the passenger cars, commercial vehicle and offhighway vehicle. The greenfield facility manufactures cold starting systems like glow plugs, grid heaters, glow plug controllers, electronic parts and allied system components. The plant also acts as a base for bringing in advanced product range in ignition technologies, automotive electronics and sensor technologies.

Beru Sets Up Manufacturing Plant in Pune

(December) As part of its new growth roadmap for India, Danfoss announced the launch of ‘India 2015’ wherein the company will invest 500 million DKK in the construction of a new R&D and manufacturing facility. As a part of the investment, the company also plans to gradually increase the number of employees from 200 to well above 1000 by 2015. Most of these employees, will work in R&D and manufacturing; performing tasks for Danfoss’s key business divisions.

Danfoss Boosts Growth in India

(December) Bosch announced the launch of the Robert Bosch Center for Research in cyber physical systems at the Indian Institute of Science. The center was inaugurated by the former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam. The establishment of this center was a part of the global initiative ‘Bosch InterCampus Programme’ that aims to achieve lasting improvements in research conditions for undergraduates and scientists in the university sphere.

Bosch Sets Up Research Centre at IISc

(December) A leading maker of construction and mining equipment, Caterpillar Inc., decided to set up a project to produce Perkins branded 4000 series engines in India with an investment of $ 150 million. The proposed project will be the first Perkins engine plant for Caterpillar outside the U.K. In this expansion, Caterpillar would primarily focus on industrial clients to hawk its Perkins engines. The company would also be pumping in an additional investment of $ 62 million into its existing off-highway truck manufacturing facility near here.

Caterpillar plans engine plant in India

(February) To tap the vast opportunities offered by the defence electronics market, engineering giant Larsen & Toubro and Cassidian, a Division of Europe’s leading aerospace and defence group EADS formed a Joint Venture (JV). The JV which is active in the defence electronics market aimed to cover manufacturing, design, engineering, distribution and marketing in the fields of electronic warfare, radars, avionics and mobile systems such as bridges for military applications. About $ 20 million will be invested in the first phase.

Joint venture

(June) During the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget on June 22, 2011, Maini group, Bengaluru signed an Agreement with Airbus SAS and EADS Deutschland GmbH. The purpose of this agreement is for EADS and Maini Precision Products Pvt Ltd, including its subsidiary Maini Global Aerospace Pvt Ltd, (MPP) was to jointly explore the technology areas, which would be useful to MPP for its long term growth in Aerospace and for which EADS is offering a full range of leading-edge technologies that are proven, mature and available today.

Maini Signs Agreement with Airbus, EADS L&T Eyeing Greener Pastures



(June) One of the leading PLM solution companies in India, the company recently announced its strategic alliance with Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET), Trivandrum, to set up a finishing school for students in the pre-final and final years of mechanical engineering. The company aimed to conduct specialised training programmes for students from other institutes and working professionals seeking knowledge and enhancement of their skills. This initiative focussed on developing long-term relationship with educational institutions.

EDS Technologies Sets Up Finishing School

(September) The suppliers of sophisticated machine tools in India, Bharat Fritz Werner (BFW) enhanced its portfolio with the addition of Matec Maschinenbau and Spinner Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik. BFW’s product basket consists of 400 variants of machine tools; the product offering becomes more fulfilling for customers with the addition of turning products from Spinner and Matec machining centres with travelling column, universal milling head, gantry and swivel table options.

BFW joins hands with Matec Maschinenbau and Spinner Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik

(December) With an aim to strengthen the power-electronics business in India, Hitachi and Hi-Rel Electronics have agreed to enter into a partnership under which Hitachi made a substantial equity investment in the Gujarat based company. The company Hi-Rel Electronics has now been renamed Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics. Both the companies decided to jointly develop a manufacturing facility for medium voltage inverters by the end of 2012 in Sanand-II Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC). The JV aims to generate revenues of around Rs 8 billion by March 2016.

Hitachi and H-Rel joins hands to form Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics

(December) Amada India Pvt. Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of Amada Co. Ltd. Japan began the process of setting up its strategic base in 8 acres of land at the Devanhalli Aerospace Tech Park in Bangalore. The company will initially set up a tech/service center, a vocational training center for engineers and operators before going ahead with its plan to begin manufacturing of metalworking machinery in India by the end of 2013 or the beginning of 2014. Amada India plans to increase its employee strength from 105 to 130 over the next 2 years.

AMADA Sets Up Strategic Base in Bangalore

(November) Bengaluru -based aerospace engineering design firm QuEST has acquired GKN Aerospace Engineering Services. This sale to QuEST creates a powerful engineering specialist operation, able to operate as an effective strategic partner to GKN Aerospace and many other customers worldwide. It adds 290 skilled engineering personnel to the 2,800 professionals already employed by QuEST across their 18 global delivery centres.QuEST has also entered into a long-term agreement to provide engineering skills and resources to support GKN Aerospace’s long-term growth strategy.

QuEST acquired engineering division of GKN Aerospace

(November) The German simulation giant expanded its industrial software portfolio with the acquisition of Vistagy, Inc, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, a leading supplier of specialised engineering software and services. This acquisition allowed Industry Automation, a Division of the Siemens Industry Sector, to continue to enhance its position as the world’s leading supplier of industrial software. This type of industry focus will be the differentiating factor for success in the industry software market.

(November) Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) announced the change in its Executive Committee at the recently held 65th annual session at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. The apex board of the association unanimously elected Vikram Sirur, Executive Chairman, Miven Machine Tools Ltd as President, IMTMA replacing M Lokeswara Rao. Also, L Krishnan, Managing Director, TaeguTec India Pvt Ltd was elected as Vice President of IMTMA for the year 2011 - 2012.

IMTMA elected its new President

(September ) Under the licence agreement, Daimler AG will supply technology for the development of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) by Force Motors. The MPV will be the second product in the new passenger vehicle range being planned by Force and will be launched by the end of 2012. This comprehensive supply of product technology will facilitate the entry of Force Motors into the segment of passenger and goods vehicles, which is adjacent to its current product line of the Traveller light commercial vehicles.

Force Motor signed agreement with Daimler AG

Siemens acquired US company Vistagy

International Highlights - 2011


Investment

(January) In a contract worth $ 420 million, the global power systems company provided Trent 700 engines for six Hawaiian Airlines A330 aircraft. The order also included a TotalCare® longterm services agreement. This contract underscored the market leading position of the Trent 700, the only engine designed specifically for the A330.

Rolls-Royce Bags Order from Hawaiian Airlines

(January) General Motors Co. is projected to invest $ 163 at plants in Michigan and Ohio to add engine production for Chevrolet Cruze and Chevy Volt. The automaker also planned to increase production of a 1.4 litre engine used in the Cruze compact car and a variation on that engine used in the Volt plug-in hybrid at the Flint plant. The company aimes to produce 400 engines per day at the Flint plant in early 2011, increasing to about 800 per day by late 2011.

GM to Invest $ 163 million in US facilities

(April) The two companies along with JFE bought a 15 per cent stake in a Brazilian rare metal miner. The deal added to the growing cross-border tie-ups between Japan and South Korea to secure natural resources to power their manufacturing-based economies. The Brazilian company- Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgiae Mineracao (CBMM), mines and processes niobium, a rare metal utilised in the production of high-grade steel used in automobile, aerospace and pipeline to make steel products lighter and stronger.

Nippon, Posco in a $ 1.8 billion Deal

(April) The state-run company behind China’s stealth fighter bought Minnesota-based private aircraft maker Cirrus Industries Inc. The deal highlighted the expanding ambition of China’s aerospace industry. A unit of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), acquired Cirrus’s line of four-seat propeller aircraft with an eye towards expanding China’s general-aviation market, which is owned by individuals and small businesses. The acquisition by AVIC provided resources to Cirrus for expansion.

China Purchases US Aviation Manufacturer

(May) The automaker invested $100 million and added 30 jobs at the company’s auto parts plant in New York. This investment updated four product lines produced at its Components Holdings Rochester operation. The investment in the manufacturing operations aimed to enable the company to produce a new generation of fuel-efficient small block car and truck engines.

General Motors invests $ 100 million in New York Parts Plant

(May) Fiat invested $ 2.25 billion in a Russian plant aiming to produce 300,000 units per year to comply with government guidelines. The company was in talks with Russian state bank VEB and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for financing its investment. The scheme demands non-Russian manufacturers’ commitment to make at least 300,000 cars a year in Russia by 2015, up from 25,000 in return for being exempt from import tariffs on parts.

Fiat Invests in Russian Plant

(May) The world’s largest steelmaker, Arcelor-Mittal, planned to invest nearly $ 900 million by 2015 to upgrade its Temirtau plant in Kazakhstan. The investment would include installation of a continuous billet caster with annual capacity of 400,000 tonne to equip the plant’s rolling mills with sufficient products to supply Kazakhstan’s entire domestic demand for long products used mainly in the construction sector. The company is planning to run the plant at full capacity by 2015 after completion of a modernisation programme.

Arcelor Mittal Kazakh Unit to Invest $ 900 million

(August) The company heavily invested in its existing engine plants in New York and Tennessee. The company spent $ 33 million at a plant in Tonawanda near Buffalo, New York, and aimed to retain or create 100 jobs. The automaker also invested $ 32 million into a plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, about 30 miles south of Nashville. The investments were part of the $ 2 billion effort of the company to keep or add 4,000 jobs in 17 plants in eight US states.

GM Invests $ 65 million in Engine Plants



(January) The company signed an agreement to acquire two companies in the US—NC Industries (NCI) and Diamond Tool Coating (DTC). NCI—a producer of solid carbide end mills under Niagara Cutters and Arch Micro Tools brands is among the largest local producers of the product in the US and DTC is a producer of wear-resistant diamond coatings. NCI and DTC have a combined annual sale of around $ 37 million. The acquisitions aimed to strengthen Seco Tools’ position and market share in this segment in the US market.

Seco Tools Acquires Two American Comapnies

(February) The Japanese tool manufacturer purchased land in Davis, USA, to build a manufacturing facility. The new facility will manufacture an estimated 100 machine parts a month, including energy-conserving products, for the domestic market. The estimated project cost was $ 34 million, including $ 6.5 million for land acquisition. With this expansion, the company had decided to employ about 150 people at the 1,85,000-sq ft factory that will be constructed next to Digital Technology Labs (DTL) on Faraday Avenue, which is Mori Seiki’s innovation centre.

Mori Seiki Installs Manufacturing Plant in Davis

(April) The Swedish automaker planned a manufacturing base in the western Chinese city of Chengdu as it aimed for expansion in the world’s biggest auto market, following its buyout by independent car manufacturer Geely. The factory in Chengdu is already under construction and is due to begin production by 2013, with an initial capacity of 1,25,000. Privately-owned Geely Holding Group agreed in March 2010 to buy Volvo from Ford Motor Company for $ 1.8 billion—the biggest acquisition by a major Chinese

Volvo Constructs Production Unit in China

(April) For a stronger presence in Asia—ArcelorMittal—world’s largest steelmaker bought a 40 per cent stake in Thailand’s G Steel Public Co. Ltd. The investment was part of a broader plan to strengthen the finances of G Steel and its subsidiary, G J Steel Public Company Ltd. ArcelorMittal provided a $ 500 million credit facility, for G Steel and G J Steel to utilise for working capital and other corporate purposes. The deal was worth $ 246 million.

ArcelorMittal Forays into Thailand

(June) The global engineering technologies company Renishaw Plc acquired UK-based MTT Investments Ltd and its subsidiary, MTT Technologies Ltd, which designs, develops and manufactures additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping systems. MTT Technologies has its subsidiaries in the US and Italy and a branch office in France. Their operations were incorporated within Renishaw as a new product division and continue to be based in Staffordshire.

Renishaw Acquires UK-based Additive Manufacturing Company

(June) The Automation Giant inaugrated its first Haas Technical Education Centre (HTEC) in Finland. The educational centre is located at the North Karelia College of Technology and Culture in Joensuu, Finland. At HTEC, the students are instructed on three Haas CNC machine tools—a TL-1 toolroom lathe, a TM-1 toolroom mill and an SL-20 CNC turning centre—and a range of state-of-the-art production equipment supplied by HTEC industry partners. Haas established the new centre in partnership with the Finnish Haas Factory Outlet, a division of Oy Grönblom AB.

Haas Inaugrates First Technical Education Centre in Finland

(June) STROTHMANN expanded its planning and manufacturing capacities at the German headquarters in Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock. In the initial construction phase, a storey was added to the administrative building and the existent assembly site was extended by 1,500 m² floor space. The space for the welding shop and more manufacturing capacities was created to help storage, material preparation, manufacturing, assembly and electrical installation sections to be located in one site.

STROTHMANN Expands its Manufacturing Site

(June) US-based Navistar International expanded its engine components business, PurePOWER Technologies, by adding new jobs to the Indianapolis community. The company recalled 150 workers by June 2011 and planned to hire 100 additional workers by 2014 at the Indianapolis foundry, one of the few remaining facilities in the US to make cylinder blocks and heads. The Indianapolis foundry forms a vital part of the company’s efforts to maintain manufacturing capabilities and technical skills in the US.

Navistar Strengthens its Expansion

Expansion/Facilities



(January) The German automaker signed a pact with Malaysia’s DRBHicom Bhd to assemble 50,000 vehicles a year in Malaysia. The $ 318 million venture will be Volkswagen’s second in the Asean region. DRB-Hicom, which already assembles auto models for Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz, Honda Motor Co, Isuzu Motors Ltd and Suzuki Motor Corp, will contribute about 70 per cent of the initial investment, while Volkswagen will put in the remaining 30 per cent. The agreement expected to have a production of between 40,000 and 50,000 vehicles a year.

Volkswagen to Manufacture Cars in Malaysia

(January) Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp decided to deepen business ties to get ahead in the fiercely competitive global car industry, including establishing a mini car joint venture in Japan that could eventually expand to other countries. The agreement decided that Nissan will produce a small van to be sold under the Mitsubishi brand in the Japanese market, while Mitsubishi will make an SUV to sell under the Nissan brand in the Middle East.

Nissan, Mitsubishi Eyeing Expansion to Beat Competition

(March) The US Air Force had awarded the company a contract to provide affordable and effective academic and simulation training programme for C-130 aircrews around the world. The eight-year contract includes training and instruction, site management, engineering support, and operation & maintenance for the aircrew training devices. Training is provided for all aircrew positions, cockpit resource management, instrument refresher courses and instructor preparatory courses.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $ 270 mn Training System Contract

(March) Japan’s Nippon Steel Corporation and Sumitomo Metal Industries planned a merger to become the world’s second-largest steelmaker in an effort to fend-off tough competition from Asian rivals and offset shrinking demand from domestic automakers. Japanese steelmakers face cut-throat competition from South Korea’s Posco and Baoshan Iron & Steel Co, China’s biggest listed steelmaker. The companies are planning to merge by October 2012.

Nippon and Sumitomo Metal to Form JV

(April) Aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce Group Plc and car & truck manufacturer Daimler AG formed a Joint Venture (JV) to buy German engine parts supplier Tognum AG for $ 4.4 billion. The 50-50 JV also acquired the 28 per cent stake that Daimler already holds in Tognum, which is based in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The merger took over Rolls-Royce’s Bergen engine division.

Daimler, Rolls-Royce in Joint Bid for Tognum

(April) The agreement, signed by Bernard Charlès – President & Chief Executive – Dassault Systèmes, and Dr Ralf Speth – Chief Executive – Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), saw advanced digital 3D simulation and development tools transform JLR’s product development processes. JLR deployed Dassault Systèmes’ V6 software for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)—the process that drives and controls all vehicle creation processes—to increase operational efficiency and reduce complexity through accelerated development capabilities.

Jaguar Land Rover collaborates with Dassault Systèmes

(May) German automaker Daimler AG and parts manufacturer Robert Bosch GmbH formed a Joint Venture (JV) to develop and produce motors for all-electric vehicles in Europe. The premium carmaker and the world’s largest automotive supplier by sales had signed a letter of intent to establish the 50-50 JV that should be concluded in the first half of the year. The companies aimed to accelerate development of electric motors and start joint production by 2012.

Daimler and Bosch Form JV

(May ) The tie-up with a Chinese transmission manufacturer aimed to build drive train systems and produce a line of automatic transmissions and other components for Caterpillar machinery and produce a line of automatic transmissions for highway travel. In the JV, the Illinois-based company, held a 45 per cent stake in the joint venture (JV). Caterpillar—the world’s largest maker of construction and mining equipment—currently employs 8,000 personnel across China.

Caterpillar embarks on a JV in China

Joint venture


NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSISNational Productivity Summit 2011

It was a moment when the best

from the Indian manufacturing

industry—chosen from across

the country—took the stage and

presented the most innovative

productivity practices followed by Indian

shop floors.

The Fifth edition of National

Productivity Summit 2011 organised

in Bengaluru – BIEC was rightly a

platform for sharing and learning the

exceptional productivity practices in

metalworking manufacturing industry.

The two-day summit which commenced

on 12 December, 2011, witnessed

an active participation by about 300

industry professionals.

The ‘IMTMA – SIEMENS

Productivity Championship Awards

2011’ recognised each presentation

based on their own merits.

Three case studies which stole the

thunder at the event were Areva

T&D, Sona Koyo Steering Systems

and Sundaram Fasteners. However,

Sundaram Fasteners also ended up being

the showstopper of the day by bagging

the vox populi award. The award was

decided through ballot system.

The summit identified the

productivity improvements practices

from every nook and corner of the

manufacturing sector. After winning

the award, Mohan Rao – Manager

– Industrialisation and Project Areva

T&D India Ltd – Vadodara plant said,

“The award in true terms has motivated

our team as well as the entire

manufacturing industry. We come

from the power sector which is usually

in the backline unlike the automotive

sector. We were not even winners at the

regional summit and winning first place

Appraising Productivity Practices

Capability and competence is not a domain of the giants and this is exactly what the IMTMA’s National Productivity Summit proves. With the best productivity enhancement ideas coming in from far fetched regions of the country, the event gave a balanced mix of the various ways in which productivity can be enhanced. Debarati Basu reports

� The stalwarts of the Indian industry flag off the National Productivity Summit

� Peter Walsh,– Founder President of Lean Enterprise – Australia, chief guest of the event, at the lamp lighting ceremony



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at the National Summit is a true example

of how productivity improvements are

truly recognised at IMTMA –

SIEMENS Summits.”

While contestants had a tough task

competing, the jury had an equally

challenging mission judging the sessions.

N Ramanathan – Chairman Jury noted

that the depth of work done and levels of

understanding have predominantly gone

up in the summit this year, compared to

earlier years.

The summit was a fine blend of

keynote presentations by the industry

leaders and case study presentations

by the budding talents of the industry.

These case studies were short-listed from

a pool of about 300 case study abstracts

submitted to IMTMA. A total of 11

case studies were presented over the two

days. There case studies were short-listed

from the three Regional Productivity

Summits which were held earlier in the

year at Chennai, Pune and Delhi.

The endeavour by the Indian

Machine Tool Manufacturers’

Association focussed on brining out

the core manufacturing practices which

enhances productivity on the shop floor.

Through this event, the association

also wants to provide a bigger platform

to the Small Scale and Medium Scale

industries to showcase their capability

and strengths amidst the giants

of the industry.

The Summit reached a new high

when Peter Walsh – the Founder

President of Lean Enterprise, Australia

addressed the inaugural session on

Leader’s Roles in Sustaining and

Expanding Lean Transformations.

Motivating the gathering Walsh said,

“Lean Transformations can lead results

only when it is implemented by the

entire workforce of the organisation.

If each individual can be a problem

solver, thinks and develops his own

work area, then Lean is achieved.”

Echoing his thought, S Sandilya –

Chairman Eicher group said, “Lean is not

a onetime approach but is a continuous

journey. To enhance competitiveness,

organisations should recognise even the

suggestions coming from shop floors

and analyse it as a larger approach.”

The captivating keynote sessions

on Theory of Constraints by Goldratt

Consulting, Sarosh Ghandy – Former

Director – Tata Motors and Prof AK

Chaudhuri – ADAAP Process Solutions

spread an air of optimism at the

gathering. While Ghandy elaborated on

the myths of productivity; Chaudhuri’s

session was highly application oriented.

The Summit also recognised

women contestants by rewarding

them with a special prize. Along

with the crystal trophies sponsored by

SIEMENS, the winners also walked

away with cash reward of ` 1 lakh

each for the three first prize winners,

` 60,000 each for the two second prize

winners and ` 40,000 each for four

third prize winners.

PRIZE� Godrej & Boyce

� Laxmi Oil Pumps

� Maruti Suzuki

� Titan Industries

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� Areva T & D

� Sona Koyo Steering

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� Sundaram fasteners

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� Hero MotoCorp

� L&T Komatsu

� The best case study presenters from across the country got a chance to share the platform with companies at the National Productivity Summit

� The industry leaders make way for the consortium to begin

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BFW Offers Bonanza Services to Mark Golden JubileeAs a part of its Golden Jubilee

celebration, Bharat Fritz Werner

(BFW) has taken up various

initiatives to mark the excellence

of the company’s growth. During

a recently held cultural event to

mark the celebration, announced

that the company will unilaterally

offer two years’ warranty on

products invoiced till March 31,

2012; even if the order stipulates a

shorter warranty span.

Apart from providing a

direct benefit to customers, BFW has

also donated ` 15 million towards

better healthcare of the common folk.

The company hosts regular blood

donation camps and is associated with

the Bangalore Kidney Foundation.

Working towards

education, BFW institutes 50

Kaanchan Tejas scholarships

for meritorious engineering

students and also contributes

to mid-day meals for

school students.

BFW is also working

towards its mission to plant

50,000 trees all over India to

offset carbon dioxide emission,

provide wildlife habitats and

enhance the landscape. As a

part of its green endeavour,

the company recycles and

reuses all waste water on

the BFW gardens. Over 2,000 people

celebrated the BFW Golden Jubilee in

the three cultural shows in November.

� Bharat Fritz Werner steps into a new centenary of growth and excellence

Caterpillar Plans Engine Plant in IndiaA leading maker of construction and

mining equipment, Caterpillar Inc. is

setting up a project to produce Perkins

branded 4000 series engines in India

with an investment of $ 150 million. The

location however is yet-to-be identified.

The proposed project will be the

first Perkins engine plant for Caterpillar

outside the UK

Rich Lavin – Group President and

Executive Office Member – Caterpillar

Inc., said, “The proposed Perkins engine

plant would have an initial capacity of

3,000 numbers a year. This would be

scaled up to 5,000 a year subsequently.

Caterpillar would be hoping to export

half the number produced at the

proposed plant to serve the needs of

countries in and around the region.”

Caterpillar would primarily focus

on industrial clients to hawk its Perkins

engines. The company would also be

pumping in an additional investment of

$ 62 million into its existing off-highway

truck manufacturing facility near here.

The new investment was to expand the

truck capacity.

ABB Gets ` 175 Crore Order from Powergrid CorporationIndia’s leading power and automation

technology group—ABB—has won

an order worth about ` 175 crore

from Powergrid Corporation of India

to supply equipment for the Champa

transmission substation in the central

Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

The Champa substation will be a

pooling station receiving power at 765

and 400 kilovolt (kv) and is part of

Powergrid’s plan to build a stronger

national grid in India

“We are already executing several 765

kV substation projects for Powergrid and

this success reiterates our partnership

approach and long-term customer

focus,” said Peter Leupp, ABB’s head of

Power Systems.

ABB will be involved in engineering,

design, supply, installation and

commissioning of the 765 kv and 400 kv

switchyards, including the civil works.

Key products to be supplied include

circuit breakers, current transformers,

capacitive voltage transformers, surge

arrestors and protection, control and

relay panels.

Freudenberg Forays into Indian Electrical Vehicle Market The Freudenberg Group—a Gemany

based family owned company worth

€ 5.4 billion—stepped into the fast

growing Indian market for electrical

vehicles with 100,000 electrical scooters

estimated to be on the road already.

The company’s special coating for battery

separators helps to prevent possible

short circuits in lithium-ion batteries,

which is expected to make e-mobility

safer. Freudenberg has developed a

separator that increases the intrinsic

safety of battery cells and thus helps

to prevent possible explosions. For this

purpose, a wafer-thin polyester fabric is

coated with a paste. The product is a

result of indigenous innovation at the

company’s R&D facilities worldwide.

As the world’s largest manufacturer of

non-wovens, world market leader in

sealing and vibration control technology,

and a specialist for filters and mechatronic

products, Freudenberg intends to become

the leading component manufacturer

for this highly promising future-

oriented technology.



Metrol, Japan opens its Indian subsidiary in BengaluruDevelopers of the world’s first tool setter

for lathes—Metrol Co. Ltd—has opened

its Sales and Marketing operation

in Bengaluru. The company is a

leading tool setter and ultra precision

switch manufacturer.

Metrol Corporation India will

begin its Indian journey from IMTEX

2012-Forming Exhibition. Suraj Giri,

Country Head says, “With an Indian

presence, Metrol can understand Indian

customer’s specific requirements better

and design customised tool setter /

sensors and deliver much faster than

anybody else in the market.”

The tool setters manufactured by the

Japanese developer are widely used by

more than 100 machine tool builders

across 20 countries. “India is an emerging

market with presence of major leaders of

machine builders from across the world

and growing presence of indigenous

machine builders in the world market,

its right time to concentrate and develop

the market for METROL products,”

adds Giri.

Metrol also manufactures precise

and cost effective touch sensors that will

benefit Indian Automation Industry in

the long run. “Our products will not

only help reduce the burden of everyday

increasing labour cost but will also help

Indian Companies to achieve desired

efficiency and accuracy from their

machines,” said Giri.

� The Indian subsidiary will quicken the delivery of these Japanese products.

Danfoss India Opens Psychrometric Lab in Chennai Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd, a leader in

mechanical and electronic components

and solutions, has opened of its new

PsychrometricTest Lab for their

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RC)

division at Chennai. The inaugural

event held recently was attended by

key customers from the HVAC & R

industry in addition to the Danfoss

executive committee members.

Danfoss’ Psychrometric Test Lab is

first of its kind in the country with state-

of-the-art facilities and technological

prowess required to test refrigeration

and air-conditioning equipment.

Speaking on the occasion

A Rajesh Premchandran, Vice President,

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning,

Danfoss India said “I am delighted

to announce the opening of our

new Psychrometric Test Lab for the

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RC)

division. Given the increasing demand

for our products across the country,

we deemed it necessary to provide our

customers with a technologically advanced

lab in order to test refrigeration and air-

conditioning equipment. As a company,

we are committed to providing our

customers with the best and strive toward

increasingly improving upon the same.”

The lab aids testing to help its

customers obtain accurate results and

certified reports quickly, conveniently

and cost-effectively. The Psychrometric

Test Lab also helps Danfoss partner

with its customers to develop efficient

and environment friendly appliances by

helping customers in reducing their time

to market, optimizing system performance

and improving system reliability.

Key salient features of the lab include

testing equipment with all existing and

most of the new refrigerants, capacities

varying from 2-50 TR, quicker

stabilisation and much more. Testing

can also be done as per all the requisite

standard design guidelines.

Honda to Increase Production Capacity Outside Japan The company plans to shift a major

chunk of its manufacturing to North

America over the next two years,

increasing production capacity in the

region by as much as 40 per cent to

combat a strengthening yen that has

made Japanese cars too expensive to

export around the world.

The Japanese car maker is also

accelerating its move away from Japanese

manufacturing after huge challenges

this year. Natural disasters and the yen’s

gains pummeled its production and

profit. It also confronts a vastly different

market than a few years ago: the US

auto industry is revitalised and customers

that once brought Civic have turned up

their noses at its latest model.

Honda, which produced

1.29 million vehicles in North America

in 2010, plans to build a new plant in

Celaya, Mexico, and expand all seven of

its existing assembly plants, aiming to

build just short of two million cars and

trucks a year,

The company expects its North

American sales to rise, especially as the

US auto market recovers from a historic

downturn. The company expects to

significantly increase exports from North

America to markets around the world.

� (Left-Right)Ole Moller Jensen - Danfoss, Jitendra Bhambure -Bluestar, Amarnath - Voltas, Nanda Lakkaraju- Carrier, Noel Ryan -Danfoss



VARGUS Expands Presence in IndiaVARGUS Ltd—a leading manufacturer

of high-quality cutting, grooving and

hand-deburring tools for the metals

and plastics industries—has expanded

its presence in India with a new

VARGUS subsidiary.

On the new subsidiary Harry

Ehrenberg – President – VARGUS

Ltd said, “We are pleased to establish

our newest subsidiary, VARGUS India.

While we have been active in the Indian

market for over 15 years, we recently

decided to upgrade our presence

in India by establishing our own

subsidiary so that we can offer greater

support and service to our end-users and

channel partners.”

VARGUS currently serves Indian

customers through its professional and

reliable network of channel partners that

reaches all regions of the country. Located

in Pune in the state of Maharashtra,

VARGUS India will provide its world

renowned solutions for customers from

various industries such as oil and gas,

valves and fittings, automotive, defense

and general engineering industries.

VARGUS India will be led by Vishal

Chawla, the newly appointed National

Business Development Manager

together with Prasad Phadnis – National

Sales Manager.

“While the Indian market has

experienced dramatic growth in recent

years, we have also noticed that Indian

customers have become increasingly

demanding and quality conscious,

demonstrating an ever greater focus

on service and solutions as opposed to

product. Therefore our efforts in India

will be concentrated on adding more

technical support and service than ever

before in order to be customer ready

24/7,” commented Ehrenberg.

Siemens Extends Industry Software Contract with Procter & Gamble Co Siemens has extended the contract with

Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G), that

will give P&G global access to a wide

spectrum of software from Siemens PLM

Software, a business unit of the Siemens

Industry Automation Division and a

leading provider of Product Lifecycle

Management (PLM) software and

services, and to Comos, Siemens’ leading

global plant engineering software for

holistic project assets across the complete

lifecycle of an industrial plant and its

equipment. P&G has used Siemens

PLM Software’s technology since the

1980s and currently has thousands of

users deployed across the enterprise.

Comos plant engineering software has

been in use at P&G since 2009 and

is the premier portfolio for lifecycle

engineering for complex industries.

“Innovation is the lifeblood at P&G.

I believe Siemens’ robust PLM and

lifecycle engineering software has helped

us secure an engineering competitive

advantage to help deliver meaningful

innovation to our consumers,” said

Irv Kieback, Director – Engineering

– P&G’s Household Care Business

Unit. “P&G’s Purpose is to touch

and improve lives, and Siemens is a key

enabler in that endeavor.” “P&G is

an important, long term client for our

business and we are very pleased to have

the opportunity to continue to work

on the next phase of our relationship,”

said Andreas Geiss – Vice President

– Comos industry solutions, Siemens.

“Siemens is committed to delivering

best-in-class technology to address the

growing complexity of the consumer

package goods market.”

QuEST Acquires Engineering Division of GKN AerospaceBengaluru-based aerospace engineering

design firm QuEST has acquired GKN

Aerospace Engineering Services.

This sale to QuEST creates

a powerful engineering specialist

operation, able to operate as an effective

strategic partner to GKN Aerospace

and many other customers worldwide.

It adds 290 skilled engineering

personnel to the 2,800 professionals

already employed by QuEST across

their 18 global delivery centres.

“This acquisition will enhance

our engineering capabilities close to

our customers in Europe. We are

very pleased to bring rich engineering

talent from Britain and Australia as

a result of acquiring the GKN asset,”

said Ajit Prabhu, CEO, QuEST

Global Engineering.

QuEST has also entered into

a long-term agreement to provide

engineering skills and resources to

support GKN Aerospace’s long-term

growth strategy.

GKN’s customer base includes

AgustaWestland, Airbus, Boeing, BAE

Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrop

Grumman, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky,

among others. “This is a significant

step in our strategic development. In

forming this relationship with QuEST,

we are playing to our mutual strengths,”

GKN Aerospace Aerostructures Europe

President and CEO Phil Swash said.

� Ajit Prabhu, CEO, QuEST Global Engineering



Schuler Wins BMW Supplier Innovation Award 2011 The first-ever BMW Supplier

Innovation Award 2011 has been

won by the Schuler Group. Its press

line with ServoDirect drive bagged

the prize in the Productivity category.

The key criterias for the BMW award

were, ‘the performance, significantly

enhanced productivity and cost savings

achieved by the servo press line’. At its

headquarters in Munich, the car

manufacturer’s executive board honoured

suppliers in nine categories for their

outstanding innovations.

Stefan Klebert – CEO – Schuler

accepted the prestigious trophy on

behalf of the company in the presence

of BMW’s Executive Board members

Deiss (purchasing) and Draeger

(development). At the award ceremony,

Klebert stated, “Schuler may have

received the award, but it was won

by our entire work force. It is

recognition for our excellence in

engineering and many years of

partnership with BMW. The award

underlines the outstanding performance

of our high-speed servo presses.”

The BMW Group was the first

car manufacturer to adopt Schuler’s

ServoDirect technology in 2008. Experts

regard it as an extremely efficient

production system in the field of car

body construction. It can produce at least

20 per cent more parts per minute than

conventional press lines. This quantum

leap in technology has established itself

on the market and is now the standard

for all leading car manufacturers.

DISA Organises Symposium on ‘New Trends in Moulding Technology’A leading foundry machinery

manufacturer across the world—and

present in India for over 25 years—

offering advanced process technology,

organised a unique one-day symposium

on ‘New trends in moulding technology’;

was held on 15th December at The Taj

Bengal, Kolkata.

“This symposium was aimed at

educating all those present during the

session in terms of knowledge-sharing

and valuable insights that make up the

foundry industry. We are indeed pleased

with the turnout at the event and are

hopeful of organising many more in

the future. I am pleased that industry

stalwarts are understanding the need for

sharing best practices via such forums—

for this is how we can contribute

toward the holistic development of the

industry.” said Viraj Naidu – Managing

Director – DISA India Ltd.

The one day

event comprised

of three technical

sessions covering

top ic s such

as Moulding

machines and

latest trends, Sand

plant, surface

preparation/shot

blasting, dust

extraction system, after-market business

and spares and services. The symposium

also witnessed about 50 delegates

from 30 foundries in and around Kolkata

and Jamshedpur.

DISA is looking forward to organise

more such symposiums. DISA has also

shown a glimpse of its new moulding

machine which will soon be launched at

IFEX 2012. In line with globalisation

and the strong integration drive to

create a ‘global corporation’, the DISA

India team is now looked upon as the

major driver for growth of the company

worldwide. The company manufactures

moulding, shot blast equipment,

dust extraction and control systems.

It provides aftermarket services and

spare parts mostly to all its customers

in India.

Coimbatore to Host INTEC 2012 in January The Coimbatore District Small

Industries Association (CODISSIA)

is organising the 13th edition of the

international industrial trade fair,

‘INTEC 2012’. The event will be held

from 4th - 9th January, 2012 at Codissia

Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore.

Aimed at bringing together the very

best in technological advancement, the

event will see a congregation of various

Industries exhibiting their finest

innovations and services. The 2012

edition is expected to have more than

570 stalls. Exhibitors profile includes

machine tools and accessories, hydraulics

and pneumatics, material handling

equipment, foundry equipment, pump

and fittings, precision tools, cutting

tools, dies & moulds, instrumentation

and automation, industrial electrical

and electronics, general engineering,

machinery and process industry,

software solution for industry, etc.

VDMA Germany Machinery and Plant

Manufacturers Association, Bavarian

section, along with 10 German

participating companies are among the

prestigious foreign exhibitors. Other

foreign exhibitors include companies

from Korea, USA, Switzerland, Japan,

UK, China, Singapore, Luxembourg,

Kuwait and Taiwan. The consul general

of USA and the high commission of

Rwanda are also taking part in the

INTEC 2012 to deepen their industrial

relation with Coimbatore.

� Stefan Klebert (with Hinrich Woebcken, BMW’s Head of Purchasing and Supplier Network Indirect Purchasing) is delighted with the BMW Supplier Innovation Award

� Viraj Naidu



India’s 2nd International

Exhibition focussed on Gear

and Power Transmission

Engineering—IPTEX 2012—is

scheduled to be held between

9 – 11th February, 2012 at the

Bombay Exhibition Center,

Mumbai, India.

The previous event was

attended by over 3000 visitors

from various user industry

segments from across India and other

countries such as Brazil, Bangladesh,

China, Ethiopia, Germany, Italy,

Japan, Malaysia, The Netherlands,

New Zealand, South Korea,

Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, UK, USA.

Active support of American Gear

Manufacturers’ Association (AGMA)

and their participation at the exposition

was encouraging. Besides from India,

IPTEX 2012 has received overwhelming

response from many industry players

from countries like USA, UK, Germany,

Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden,

Japan, Taiwan, UAE, etc. Other than

the host nation—IPTEX 2012 has

received overwhelming response from

many industry players from countries

like USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Austria,

Switzerland, Sweden, Japan, Taiwan,

UAE, etc.

Major players in the industry such

as Bonfiglioli, Gleason, KTR Coupling,

Carl Zeiss India, DISA India Ltd,

Francis Klein & Co, MAG India, Bevel

Gears (India) Gears & Gear Drives etc.

will be showcasing at IPTEX 2012.

The premier event is expected to

attract high level officials and decision

makers from the user industries

such as aerospace, automotive,

cement, construction, elevator and

escalator, food and packaging, general

engineering, heavy transportation,

turbine, amusement park equipment,

machine tools, marine, material

handling, mining, off road vehicle,

paper, petrochemical, plastic, railways,

robotics, rubber, steel, sugar,

textile, thermal plants, wind

energy, etc.

Concurrent to the expo, a

high level seminar will be

organised wherein veterans from

the industry and user industries

will disseminate information on

the technological advancements

and prevailing trends in the

power transmission industry.

AGMA has extended their active

support for IPTEX 2012 as well and

some of their members are likely to

participate at the event. AGMA is also

co-ordinating a group delegation of

their members to visit India who will

be a part of the expo and thereafter

will visit some of the manufacturing

facilities of Indian companies.

IPTEX is designed to address the

needs of the gear and transmission

industry and help bridge the gap

between the manufacturers and users.

IPTEX will be an ideal platform for

you to source latest products such as

gears, gear motors, gear machines,

metrology products, software, bearing,

couplings, lubricants and other power

transmission products.

212ND INTERNATIONAL POWER TRANSMISSION EXPO

A GEAR ENGINEERING EVENT

Feb. 9th - 11th, 2012Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India

IPTEX Promises Convergence of Manufacturing Superlative

Hexagon Metrology Renews Framework Agreement with EADSHexagon Metrology, European

Aeronautic Defence and Space

Company (EADS) have renewed

their framework contract till

2014, with respect to Hexagon

Metrology’s Leica Geosystems’ portable

measurement technology.

Hexagon Metrology acquired

Leica Geosystems in 2005.

“This contract reaffirms our ability

to assert ourselves as one of

the favoured global suppliers

o f the EADS group

for portable metrology solutions,”

said Méhand Idri – EMEA

Business Development Manager –

Leica Geosystems Metrology Products.



This state-of-the-art facility

is owned by International

Aerospace Manufacturing Pvt

Ltd (IAMPL) a joint venture

between Rolls-Royce and

HAL, formed in 2010.

This 7,200 sq m purpose-

built production facility

will produce components,

for the technologically

advanced Trent family of

civil aero engines, as well as

for a number of marine and

energy gas turbines. Located

near the HAL airport, the

facility will start production

in 2012. IAMPL will

incorporate the latest Rolls-

Royce manufacturing techniques

and will create job opportunities

for highly skilled technicians and

engineers in India. Commenting on

the ground-breaking occasion, PV

Deshmukh, Chairman, HAL said,

“Rolls-Royce and HAL have been

strategic partners since 1956 when

HAL started producing the Orpheus

engine under licence. As a result of

our strong collaboration we have

progressively contributed to

the development of the Indian

aerospace industry. This ground-

breaking event marks a milestone

in the relationship between both

our companies that will extend,

well into the future.”

Anil Shrikhande, President-

India, Rolls-Royce, said, “This

new manufacturing facility

demonstrates our commitment

to the long-standing partnership

with HAL. We plan to develop

IAMPL as a centre of excellence,

with the latest manufacturing

techniques and training

programmes. IAMPL furthers

our common objective of enhancing

high value-added manufacturing in

India and will also contribute to the

country’s growing aerospace and

technology industry.”

Rolls-Royce and Hindustan Aeronautics Commence Construction of New Manufacturing Facility

� Dignitaries of HAL and Rolls-Royce keenly looking at the building model of International Aerospace Manufacturing Pvt Ltd (IAMPL), a joint venture company of HAL and Rolls-Royce at the ground-breaking ceremony at Bangalore

Bosch to Invest on Aftermarket Business in Three Years The Auto component manufacturer

will invest up to Rs 250 crore in its

aftermarket business in the next three

years as it aims to increase revenue

from the division to Rs 3,000 crore.

The firm that is aiming for Rs 2,000

crore revenue from the aftermarket

business this fiscal said it will also

enhance its training centers for

mechanics to 15 in the next three years

from 11 currently.

“We will invest Rs 200 crore to Rs

250 crore in the next three years to

expand our aftermarket business. This

will include ramping up of car service

centers from 750 to 800 outlets from

the current 500 across the country,”

S Muralidharan – Vice-President,

Automotive aftermarket – Bosch Ltd.

On revenues from the aftermarket

division, Muralidharan said “It is

growing at a strong double digits rate

and we expect this to continue. We

are hoping to cross Rs 3,000 crore

turnover in the next three years from

about Rs 2,000 crore that we are

expecting in this fiscal.”

The company is currently

conducting about two raids every day

in different parts of the country, he

added. Commenting on spreading its

training centre network for automotive

mechanics, Muralidharan said in the

next three years it will be increased to

15 from 11 at present. He also said the

company expects to train about 25,000

people this year and it will be doubled

in the next three years.

Magna to Produce Solar-Plant Components in Arizona, USTier One automotive supplier

Magna International Inc is all set

to open a new plant in Arizona to

manufacture metal structures and

roll-formed components for solar-

energy installations. Cosma Power

Systems will be an operating unit of

Magna’s Cosma International metal-

forming subsidiary.

Arizona’s Renewable Energy Tax

Incentive Program was used to draw

Magna to the state. No budget was

announced for the 166,000 sq ft

plant, though the company informed

it will employ up to 60 workers

producing structural components

for photovoltaic, concentrated

photovoltaic, and concentrated solar

power plants.

“As a world-leading metalforming

supplier, Cosma is applying its 50-

plus years of expertise to better serve

the renewable energy industry,” Horst

Prelog, President, Cosma said. “We

have manufacturing know-how and

program management expertise that is

highly sought by other industries. This

new facility reflects our commitment

to leverage our capabilities in this

industry while at the same time

remaining a strong supplier partner to

our automotive customers.”

Cosma International mainly

produces automotive vehicle frames,

chassis systems, and body-in-white

systems, though recently it has acquired

several aluminum foundries to produce

automotive structural castings too.



Google, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co

LP (together with its affiliates, “KKR”),

and Recurrent Energy today announced

an investment in a portfolio of solar

Photo Voltaic (PV) facilities serving the

Sacramento Municipal Utility District

(SMUD). The portfolio of projects is

financed with a combination of debt

and equity, which includes a significant

equity investment from Google in

addition to equity from SunTap Energy

RE LLC (SunTap), a new venture

formed today by KKR to invest in solar

projects in the US

“The investment is a clear

demonstration of solar’s ability to attract

private capital from well-established

investors like Google and KKR,”

said Arno Harris, CEO, Recurrent

Energy. “This transaction provides an

example of the direction solar is headed

as a viable, mainstream part of our

energy economy.”

The four solar PV facilities included in the transaction will provide 88 MW of power to SMUD and were the first to be awarded as part of the utility’s Feed-In Tariff Program (FIT) introduced in January 2010. Construction on three of the Sacramento, CA, area projects will be complete early in 2012, with the fourth coming online later in the year. The projects are expected to generate nearly 160,000,000 kWh in their first year of operation, which is roughly equivalent to offsetting the electricity consumption of more than 13,000 average US homes.

Google’s investment in these projects brings its total invested to more than $ 915 million in renewable energy projects. The company has invested in a wide range of technologies, from transmission to the world’s largest wind and solar power tower projects. This represents Google’s first investment in US in utility scale solar PV.

“Google’s commitment to clean energy continues to be a core value for the company,” said Axel Martinez, Assistant Treasurer, Google. “Over the past 18 months, Google has made investments in the sector that not only help deploy hundreds of megawatts of sustainable power, but also enable new and exciting business opportunities. We’re excited to be supporting KKR’s entrance into the renewable energy sector in the US We hope the sector continues to attract new sources of capital.”

GOOGLE and KKR Join Hands for Acquiring Solar PV Projects in California

Technology & Innovation


Manufacturing is all about cost saving;

the electric version of the quick-change

pallet module can make a cost saving

of almost 60 per cent. In this new

technology, instead of being actuated by

compressed air, the technology study of

the electric module is actuated via a torque

motor, and a separate engine control is no

longer required.

An electric version of quick-change

pallet module is the latest technology in

the industry and can effectively replace

its pneumatic counterpart as a pneumatic

supply is more expensive. It not just

helps in cost saving but is also easy to

maintain,” explains Satish Sadasivan –

Managing Director – SCHUNK Intec

India Pvt. Ltd

A patented drive concept provides

for pull-in forces of up to 1000 N.

The electric module is self-locking and

positive-locking via a spring package.

Therefore, it doesn’t require any energy;

when in the clamped status: for locking

or unlocking purposes the motor is only

actuated for a few seconds. Since the

clamping status can be easily monitored

via the torque motor, the electric module

is particularly suitable for automated

mass production.

With a 99 mm diameter, and a

20 mm clamping pin diameter, it offers

excellent conditions for taking full

advantage in the machine room, and for

direct clamping of small work pieces.

In a fast clamping procedure the clamping

pin is positioned via a short taper, then

fixed with three clamping slides, and

finally clamped at a repeat accuracy of

less than 0.005 mm. Every functional

part, such as base body, clamping

pin and clamping slide are made of

stainless steel. As one of the parts of

the world’s largest modular system for

highly efficient work piece clamping,

the module can be now combined with

numerous clamping pallets, clamping

vices and multi- clamping stations.

Your gateway to the latest trends and technologies worldwide

Five-axis CMM InspectionA five-axis measuring head and probe

system can produce impressive results

in the measurement of feature-rich

parts—such as powertrain components

and complex, doubly-curved surfaces—

including those found in aerofoils and

turbine blades. For example, the time

taken on a measurement application

involving a range of aero-engine blisk

features was reduced from 46 minutes

to 4 minutes 30 seconds, while the time

needed to inspect 12 valve seats and guide

bores on an automotive cylinder head

was cut from nearly 30 minutes to just

3 minutes and 42 seconds. After reading

these results, many mould-making

companies are asking whether five-axis

inspection offers similar benefits in speed

and accuracy for their companies.

AWD CouplingsAWD couplings control the transfer

of torque to the secondary axle in an

on-demand AWD system. They are

equally functional acting across a centre

differential in a fulltime AWD system

to optimally tune the behaviour of the

base mechanical system.

Viscous couplings are purely

mechanical and respond tunably to

the speed difference across them.

Active couplings receive information

about vehicle behaviour and

environment to direct torque in the

driveline, achieving the goals of the

vehicle manufacturer. Geared centre

differentials, including the innovative

DualDiff, provide a differentiated and

cost effective alternative to on-demand

AWD.

A vehicle (usually a car) where

all four wheels are driven. Most are

fulltime systems for year-round driving,

and use a viscous fluid coupling center

differential instead of a transfer case to

route drive torque to all four wheels.

This allows the front and rear wheels

to turn at slightly different speeds when

turning on dry pavement.

Spin ExtrusionHollow shape component approaches,

applied to shafts and similar workpieces,

represent a major potential for ground-

breaking innovations in lightweight

engineering and safety designs.

Among suitable forming technologies, spin

extrusion is a pioneering and particularly

flexible hollow-shaping technique.

All outside form elements, straight or

stepped cylinders, cones or spherical

rotation elements emerge just from the

kinematics of tools. The inside hollow

shapes—for example, circular cross-

sections, shaft to collar connections such

as spherical triangles, polygons, splines

or dovetail forms—are manufactured

with a shaping mandrel. Spin extrusion

can be applied first and foremost at

dimensions that are unattainable with

other techniques. The application

includes hollow shafts, thick-walled cups

and semi-finished tubular products that

are not to be found in off-the-shelf cross-

sections. In these cases the possibility for

using of massive bars is connected with

very high price advantages. Furthermore

material-saving machining is attracting

special attention for high-grade materials.

The work-piece is clamped in a chuck

Quick-change Pallet Module

Technology & Innovation


Courtesy: Fraunhofer Institute For achine Tool and Forming technology IWT

Hydro-formingHydro-forming uses fluid pressure in

place of the punch in a conventional tool

set to form the part into the desired shape

of the die. The technique is very useful

for producing whole components that

would otherwise be made from multiple

stampings joined together. For example,

a typical chassis component that would

normally be made by pressing up to six

channel sections and joining by spot

welding can be hydro-formed as a single

part. Considerable mass savings are

possible through eliminating the flanges

required for welding and using thinner

steel. Yet stiffness is maintained owing

to the elimination of the discontinuous

spot-welded joints.

This new process, popularised

by design studies which suggest that

automobiles can be made much lighter

by using hydro-formed components

made of steel. Structural strength and

stiffness can be improved and the

tooling costs reduced because several

components can be consolidated into

one hydro-formed part. Components

manufactured by forming can spring-

back (the undergo elastic distortion

on removing the component from the

die). This effect is apparently smaller in

hydro-formed components.

Super LSD Innovative Super Limited Slip

Differential (LSD) is the latest

effective technology in front and rear

axle/trans-axle applications, offering

robust performance and versatility

for front-wheel-drive, all-wheel-

drive, and rear-wheel-drive drivelines.

Super LSD is a cost effective compact

torque-sensing limited slip differential

design which improves vehicle traction

and handling. It is lightweight and

reliable and is easily packaged in place

of an open differential and is compatible

with AFT and gear oils.

Lightweight Connecting RodConnecting rods are dynamic engine

components under a great deal of

stress and the way they are designed is

determined to a great extent by their

vibration resistance and operational

strength. The component parts of

crankshaft, connecting rod, piston and

piston pin from the engines crank drive.

When weight is reduced in oscillating

masses, this spells out smellers mass

forces, which has a positive impact

on dynamic motor properties, fuel

consumption and mechanical strain

in the crank drive. This is the reason

why lighter crankshafts offer new ways

to design the entire subassembly of

the crank drive. The changed strain

placed on the connecting rods holds

the promise of new opportunities for

lightweight connecting rod design and

the general connecting rod design may

be analysis with a closed or open bridge

between the small and large eye.

Layer-Substrate EnhancementIt is becoming increasingly desirable to

use wearing protection coatings even

with hydroforming tools. There are

combined stresses due to the high level

of contact pressure and friction shearing

stress that makes it especially important

to design it suitable to the type of

loading and coating while applying the

tool geometry and properties of the

combination of layers and substrate.

Another area of application for

numerical simulations is assessing

and evaluating mechanical and

thermal stability of layer-substrate

composites. Beyond this, simulations

are also useful for achieving relevant

material characteristic quantities

in particular of failure parameters.

This is the reason why several research

projects at the Fraunhofer IWU are

concentrating on simulating test

processes for characterising material

parameters and modeling damage

properties of layers (layer delamination

and crack formation) where simulation

calculations are used in combination

with special experiments for determining

unknown failure parameters.

One typical area of application is

enhancing layer thicknesses to achieve

the desired strength and avoid critical

concentrations of stress in the layer-

substrate interface.

Process AutomationPerformance characteristics with non-

linear interrelationships Performance

characteristics with non-linear inter-

relationships are estimated from test

data and generate higher dimensional

maps. This technique is also used in the

“Virtual Reference Grinding” project,

which was awarded the Fraunhofer-

Gesellschaft’s Joseph von Fraunhofer

prize, to eliminate unevenness in large

dry cylinders.

Milling Thermally Sprayed Hard MetalsUsing hard metal in tool and mold making

frequently appears to be uneconomical

due to the high level of material and

machining costs. Previous options have

not offered any form of efficient or

economic hard metal machining with

complex-contour geometries.

State-of-the-art production techniques

such as high-velocity oxy fuel enable us

to apply the hard metal material onto

highly stressed tool zones which makes it

possible to measurably improve protection

against wear and tear. These layers have

hardnesses in excess of 1,000 HV, giving

them approximately the same properties

as sintered hard metals, although they

require a final finishing in spite of a high

level of dimensional accuracy.

A new and even highly economical

machining option is milling thermally

sprayed hard metals where setting up the

process and selecting tools in alignment

with the technique make it possible to

measurably boost economy and flexibility.

We were able to document a 60 per

cent reduction in costs for hard metal

machining with geometrically intricate

contours in comparison to conventional

techniques (such as contour grinding or

electric discharge machining – EDM).

Finally, milling of hard metal with super

hard cutting materials not only generates

a virtually damage-free edge zone, but

also excellent surface qualities.

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How is Taiwan emerging as a preferred destination in the global competition? The Taiwan machine tool industry had

reached a historical high in 2008 with

an annual production value of $ 4.83

billion and $ 3.72 billion in export but

the impact of financial crisis in 2009 had

hit the industry badly. The production

value of the industry reduced to $ 2.27

billion while the export value settled at $

1.74 billion. This was almost 50 per cent

of what we had achieved the earlier year.

However, last year, in 2010, Taiwan

experienced a dramatic recovery from the

impact. We witnessed a rapid recovery and

in 2010 the annual production reached

$ 3.88 billion while the exports touched

India is a potential business destination for us...

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...points out C C Wang, President of Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). In a world where challenges and opportunities come in the same basket; growth, development and power is no longer a monopoly of bigger nations. In a tête-à-tête with Debarati Basu, Wang tracks the growth pattern of the Taiwanese industry, explaining how the nation rose through all adversities and positioned itself as a potential competitor in the global arena.

C C Wang


$ 2.96 billion. The industry was up

by 70 per cent as compared to 2009.

This recovery was mainly due to an

increase in demand from the Asian

market. This year we have developed a

good export market in various countries

across the world including China, India,

Thailand, Turkey, Brazil, Malaysia,

Korea and Indonesia.

Throughout the last quarter, Europe has witnessed a struggling economy.In what ways did it impact Taiwan’s performance? The Taiwanese industry provides high

performance quality machines at a

competitive price to the global market.

However, after the Euro-crunch, the

European customers have not been able

to match the price scale that we offer.

With the economic depression, we have

not been able to get the returns on the

machines. Also, prices have been a major

setback for us from the European clients

over the last quarters.

The global market today is eyeing the BRIC nations as a destination of unhindered growth. How important a role does the BRIC nations play in the overall growth of Taiwan’s machine tool industry? China is a very important market for

us as 40 per cent of our total exports

are made to that nation. India too,

is one of the major markets for us as

it is a growing hub for automobile,

aerospace and heavy machining

sectors making it a potential business

destination. Brazil and Russia are new

markets for us and we are putting a lot

of effort to build up a strong customer

base there.

Apart from the BRIC nations, we

also see potential business opportunities

in Turkey. Today, Korea too is one

of our focus areas as they buy parts

and components from our nation for

automobile manufacturing. We have

an edge in this competition as we

provide high performance, high speed

machineries at competitive prices.

The Taiwanese industry is mainly export oriented. Yet, what is the status of Taiwan’s dependency on imports? We mainly depend on imports for

CNC consoles, servo motors and high

precision bearings from Japan, Germany

and other countries. But apart from high

performance CNC consoles, we try and

procure most of the key components

from our own local market.

Acquiring a skilled work force is a major hurdle in the industry today. How does the Taiwanese industry face this challenge? It is certainly a major problem.

We do have collaborations with

technical schools and universities;

however, finding trained and skilled

manpower is not easy. In any shop floor,

assembly lines play a vital role with high

speed machining and delivery pattern.

While colleges edify technical

knowledge, the young engineers do not

have adequate practical knowledge of

assembly lines. For this, the industries

and factories are playing their part in

training the students to polish their

knowledge base in these sectors.

It is forecasted that Taiwanese exports of machine tools will rise 75 per cent by 2015. What are the focus areas and positioning strategies of Taiwanese products in the global market? The most important aspect in the entire

manufacturing chain is maintaining

a quick delivery time. The industry

is interested to know how fast the

machine can be delivered. A good

quality machine is of no use if it cannot

be delivered faster.

In this global competition, what is the major challenge faced by Taiwan’s machine tool industry? We provide equally competitive

products to the market which is

high on quality and precision but

price plays a major drawback today.

With the economic instability in

the global market, most European

customers are not able do justice to

the price of the products.

What is the kind of effort put into R&D? The Government of Taiwan gives a lot

of importance to R&D undertaken in the

machine tool industry and has allocated

special budgets for such activities. While

the large and mid-sized companies can

put in individual efforts into research

activities, similar facility is provided to the

smaller companies by the government.

Companies who cannot fund their own

research can apply for these special

budgets and undertake research in

collaboration with government funded

research organisations and design new

machines and technologies. Technical

institutes also play an important role

where companies perform research

along with the resources available with

universities and technical schools.

The government is also focussing

on promoting the ‘Taiwan Brand’ in

the global market and have formulated

special budgets and schemes for

this purpose.

How important a role does ‘green machining’ play in the manufacturing industry of Taiwan? Energy saving is the key to efficient

manufacturing today. Most industries

in Taiwan are putting in an extra effort

into manufacturing green machines

and most machine tools comply with

energy efficient manufacturing.

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With the unstable economy and market conditions, no one can forecast even the near future. Under such conditions, customers today cannot wait for long periods for the machines to arrive so as to take their investments further. We have to deliver fast.

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Cutting into the future ...................................................................68

Metal Cutting Technologies

Precision Re-engineered ...................................................................72

Metal Cutting Methods

Gearing Up For Future Demand ...................................................74

Interface

Yoshito Uehara San – President and CEO – Tungaloy Corp ........76

Case Study

Insert Geometry Doubles Hard Milling Throughput .....................81

Metal CuttingSpecial Focus

SPECIAL FOCUSCutting into the future


Machining has become indispensable to the modern industry. It is used directly or indirectly in the manufacture of almost all the goods and services being created all over the world. With the Asian economies proving their resilience to external economic turmoil, Swapnil Pillai explores how the business outlook for metal cutting industries in India seems optimistic.

Metal cutting, also referred

to as machining, is

performed on most

manufactured items.

The applications range

from low-precision machining—such

as grinding undesired protrusions

from a rough casting—to high-

precision machining, which involves

working tolerances of less than half

the thickness of a human hair (0.0001

inch). Economic considerations are of

prime importance when metal cutting

is applied to a manufacturing process.

The accurate appraisal of economic

factor can ultimately dictate conditions

for the most efficient use of a cutting

tool. Proper choice of a cutting tool can

lead to major economic improvements

in a machining operation. Recently,

there have been various developments

in machining operations based on the

improvements in material properties.

Challenges by TitaniumThe use of fibre-reinforced plastics in

aviation-related production is causing

the proportion of titanium alloys used in

the aircraft to rise swiftly. In contrast to

previous aluminium structures, integral

titanium components can be machined

only with lower stock removal rates,

many companies are intensifying their

efforts to achieve increased productivity

levels in the titanium sector. In order

to counter the high static process forces

involved in titanium machining and

general heavy-chip removal, companies

have now developed shrink-fit chucks

with an adapted tool clamping system:

the shrink-fit chuck features positive-

locking cams that engage in grooves

machined into the tool shank. This

prevents the tool from being pulled

out due to a high axial process force

encountered. Generous use of water-

based cooling lubricants is the current

state of the art for titanium-cutting

applications. In this context, tool’s useful

lifetime can be significantly improved by

using coolants developed specifically for

titanium machining.

The Age of LasersLasers are gaining steadily in acceptance

as a manufacturing instrument. In fields

where ultra-hard ceramic materials could

hitherto be machined only by grinding,

laser systems can now be integrated.

Lathes use the laser for hybrid outer

machining of silicone nitride ceramics.

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point of the material concerned, enabling

turning operations to be performed with

diamond tools. Using lasers opens up

further options for metallic materials

such as extra hardening, adding hard-

aggregate particles or micro-structuring

local component sections. If hard-

aggregate particles are used, tungsten

or titanium carbides are employed,

which with their ceramic properties

and in particular their extreme hardness

improve resistance to wear and tear. In

machining centres, laser systems can be

used in parallel to classical metal-cutting

tools, so as to provide 5-axis-machined

component surfaces with micro-

structures. Depending on the material

being machined and the removal rate

involved, users can choose between fibre,

diode and pico-second lasers. Laser

cutting systems for machining sheet-

metal are now available with fibre lasers

due to which companies are now able

to machine not only steel materials but

also non-ferrous materials like copper,

brass and titanium. Linear drives enable

positioning speeds of up to 240 m/min

to be achieved. In laser machining of

stainless steel sheets in a thickness

of one mm, cutting speeds of up to

60 m/min are possible. Using fibres

means that elaborate and costly optics

for beam guidance can be dispensed

with, and the space requirement can be

downsized.

Eco-friendly MachiningRapid implementation from drawing

board to cut piece, short setup time,

high precision, high cutting speeds, safe

for the operator and the environment

are some of the legitimate requirements

from the manufacturing industry.

Various cutting methods come very

close to meet these requirements and

the best among them is the water jet

cutting. Used primarily in applications

where the conventional cutting, chip-

removing or thermal processes fail to

produce the desired cutting quality. In

contrast to thermal cutting technologies,

waterjet cutting does not cause any

thermal stress in the material. This

effectively prevents material hardening

and warping. In addition, no hazardous

fumes, splashes or molten by-products

are produced.

According to Bhavin B Mavani

– Managing Director and Country

Manager – India and Thailand – KMT

Waterjet, “I have observed dramatic

growth in the size of Indian waterjet

cutting industry in the last couple of

years. As it happens in any market, this

has brought in a lot of competition, not

only among system manufacturers and

suppliers but also among the waterjet

cutting job shops in the country.

This growth has also raised the degree

of awareness regarding advantages and

uniqueness of a waterjet cutting system

to perform wide range of applications

to cut almost every material with the

same system. Looking at the growth

projections of the Indian economy and

potential in the market, I estimate that

Indian waterjet cutting industry will

grow with similar pace over the next

few years.

This will also raise the demand

for economical but still reliable

waterjet cutting systems from suppliers

who have a strong after sales and

service network.”

Abundant OpportunitiesThe growth rate in the India has improved

steadily, and is today among one of the

highest in Asia. Similar improvements

have taken place in the saving and

investment rates, and in the integration

with the global economy. Developments

in India are clearly the predominant factor

in the improved economic performance of

South Asia. Investments into developing

the infrastructure of the country have

steadily increased over the years and will

continue the upward swing due to various

initiatives undertaken by the government

of India. According to Yoshito Uehara

San – President and Chief Executive

Officer, Tungaloy Corporation, “The

Power sector is especially doing well in

India due to developments in new and

high areas of consumption. Similarly the

growth in the aerospace industry in the

country is resulting in greater application

of metal cutting tools. Also, the

automobile sector in India is projected

to grow steadily in the near future. We

are also seeing a lot of developments in

the oilfield and the medical segments in

India in the coming years.”

Strengthening the Indian Connect To make the most of the opportunities

presented by the growing economy,

the government should promote the

metalworking industry by initiating

strategies to boost exports which should

encompass proactive marketing efforts,

encouraging increased participation in

international trade fairs, investment in

export market developments and increase

efforts to improve brand equity of machine

tools. To become globally competitive,

Indian companies should adhere to the

European Product Certification norms.

Distributor management policy would also

have a significant role to play along with

adopting a cluster approach and appointing

country co-coordinators in target markets.

In competing countries such as China,

Taiwan and Korea, direct governmental

assistance is extended to their machine tool

industry. It is time for the Indian policy

makers to recognise the bigger picture this

sector can play in the economy.

Bhavin B Mavani, Managing Director & Country Manager - India & Thailand, KMT Waterjet

Looking at the growth projections of Indian economy and potential in the market, I estimate that Indian waterjet cutting industry will grow with similar pace over next few years.

Yoshito Uehara San, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tungaloy Corporation

The Power sector is especially doing well in India due to developments in new and high areas of consumption. Similarly the growth in the aerospace industry in the country is resulting in greater application of metal cutting tools.

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SPECIAL FOCUSMetal Cutting Technologies


As new application areas open-up in metalworking, the industry is witnessing new trends in machining technology, especially in automobiles, aerospace, energy and infrastructure. Registering a phenomenal growth, the metal cutting sector is garnering user attention with its latest technological advancements. Nishant Kashyap traces the evolving need for such developments for the industry.

The metal cutting industry is

well-known for catering to

the automotive and aerospace

industry for all types of vehicles.

Metal cutting components

constitute a major portion of inputs to these

industries. Hence, there is a relentless drive

to push for low tooling costs and quick

deadlines. This has led countries from the

West to focus on new tooling sources in

the East where, costs are far low, and the

companies get quality products within a

stipulated time period.

Global Technological TrendIn this competitive age, the production

systems should be increasingly productive,

environment friendly, precise, reproducible,

and especially cost-effective. This requires

optimally adapted processes with minimum

stoppage and setup times. In addition, large

forces in combination with high velocities are

required for pressing, this call for advanced

control technology. Manufacturers of

production machines demand expandability

and flexibility to meet customer requirements

efficiently and cost-effectively.

Due to limitations, high cost, speed

and adverse side-effects of traditional

metal cutting methods, chipless machining

processes and technologies have been

developed, such as automation, Numeric

Control (NC) technique, electric discharge

machining, waterjet, plasma cutting system

and laser machining techniques.

Plasma CuttingThe plasma cutting process, as used in the

cutting of electrically conductive metals,

utilises this electrically conductive gas to

transfer energy from an electrical power

source through a plasma cutting torch to

the material being cut. The basic plasma arc

cutting system consists of a power supply,

an arc starting circuit and a torch. These

system components provide the electrical

energy, ionisation capability and process

control that is necessary to produce high

quality, highly productive cuts on a variety

of different materials.

The speed, accuracy and range of

materials that plasma cutting system can

cut, has attracted automobile and steel

companies to use it on a large scale. Plasma

arc cutting is cheaper than oxyfuel and

even faster especially for cutting steel up to

two inches thick. It also provides greater

speed than those of laser cutting systems

for thickness over 0.125 inches. The plasma

cutter has many advantages such as, it is

equipped with latest techniques to cut the

metal, it prevents the warping and paint

damage that occur while cutting, it is faster

and cost effective than other equipment and

cuts the metal accurately. All these aspects

make plasma cutting systems more suitable

and have increased demand in the industry.

“High definition plasma cutting has made

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huge advancements in cut quality and is the most cost

effective cutting process in the metal cutting field.

Plasma units give a much improved cut with less angle

and dross.” says White.

Waterjet TechnologyAs one of the most important and extensive processing

methods in green manufacturing, waterjet has been

proved to be a highly effective method for cutting almost

any flat material, including stainless steel and aluminium.

Waterjets are considered effective in green technology.

First, there is no hazardous waste produced in the process

of cutting. Second, since large pieces of reusable scrap

material can be cut off, a waterjet prevents unnecessary

waste compared to traditional cutting methods.

Waterjet cutting has many applications, and there

are many reasons why it is preferable over other cutting

methods in stainless steel and aluminium. Listed below

are some of its advantages:

� In waterjet cutting, heat is not generated. This is

especially useful for cutting steel and other metals

where excessive heat may change the properties of

the material

� It does not produce any dust or particles that are

harmful if inhaled

� Waterjet cutting can be easily automated for

production use

� Waterjets are much lighter than equivalent laser

cutters, and can be mounted on an automated robot.

Laser Cutting Laser technology is known for its accuracy and speed. It

has proven to be one of the best cutting methods as it

is very accurate and saves time. Laser cutting is mostly

employed in metalworking and medical industry; it is

the best method for making complex shapes in the metal

cutting industry and micro-level marking in medical,

electrical and electronics industries. High-performance

laser can cut wide-ranging thick-to-thin sheet metal.

Featuring the smallest size and the lightest weight in its

class, the laser can cut up to 25 mm thick mild steel at

superb running costs. In the recent years, there has been

an increase in demand for high-speed laser cutting to

enhance productivity.

It is difficult to get required shapes and clarity in

many metal cutting processes; this can be resolved by

the laser cutting technology. Fibre laser and disc laser

are the two technologies that are extensively employed

in the metal cutting industry as they are capable of

cutting almost any metal.

Evolution of EDMEDM is the most suitable metal cutting method for

producing complex geometry and increasing efficiency,

EDM also replaces many types of contour grinding

operations and eliminates secondary operations such as

deburring and polishing. The danger of scrapping a complex

or expensive part because of tool breakage is eliminated. It

is ideal for machining dies, tools and moulds.

Both wire and ram are widely accepted by shops and

plants of all sizes, with die and mould shops showing

special interest in the latest technical developments. Many

latest technical developments are likely to come from the

EDM equipment builders. There are various types of

products which can be produced using EDM such as

dies and moulds. Parts of aerospace, automotive industry

and surgical components can also be made by EDM.

According to David White, Director, Advanced Robotic

Technology Pty Ltd, “These days it is increasingly difficult

to find that level of knowledge and skill in the industry.

Most companies in the metal cutting industry today

employ some form of CAD design. Once the domain of

2D CAD software, the industry is now proliferated with

3D modeling software that can unfold complex shapes

into their flat states. Assemblies and weldments can now

be designed very efficiently on a desktop computer and

output into CAD files for cutting.”

Incremental methodIncremental forming is one of the technologies that have

emerged as an alternative to conventional sheetmetal

forming processes for mass customisation. Incremental

sheetmetal forming has established its potential to

form complex three dimensional parts without using a

matching die. The process locally deforms sheetmetal

using a moving tool head achieving high forming limits

than those of conventional sheetmetal stamping process.

It is constantly adopted by the engineering community

due to its flexibility and low cost. The die-less nature in

incremental forming provides a competitive alternative

for economically and effectively fabricating low-volume

functional sheet products. Potential application areas

include aerospace industries, customised products

in biomedical applications and prototyping in the

automotive industry. It is a numerically controlled

incremental process that can produce complex shapes

from various materials.

David White, Director, Advanced Robotic Technology Pvt Ltd

High definition plasma cutting has made huge advancements in cut quality and is the most cost effective cutting process in the metal cutting field. Plasma units give a much improved cut with less angle and dross.

SPECIAL FOCUSMetal Cutting Methods


Cutting metal is a complex and lengthy task, particularly when the metal cutting job calls for a tight tolerance or an odd shape that can not be cut using traditional sawing. To resolve this problems various technologies have been developed and manufacturers are successfully dealing with the demand raised by the customers.

Over the last few years

there have been a number

of innovations in the

metal cutting industry.

Three in particular have

made great strides in cut quality,

efficiency and low maintenance.

High Definition Plasma High definition plasma has become the

cutting method of choice by many steel

processing industries. Originally, plasma

cutting resulted in poor quality cutting

and was expensive to keep up with the

consumables. To combat the issue of

cut quality, manufacturers have come

up with innovative solutions. The new

age plasma cutting technologies give

a much improved cut with less angle

and dross, manufacturers still suffered

with excessive consumable usage and

high maintenance. These units were

able to achieve approximately 400 to

500 pierces per electrode/nozzle set

(depending on average length of cut).

To summarise the improvements in

plasma cutting, it is plain to see that the

technology has improved greatly. I have

been consistently impressed with some

of the manufacturer’s performance like

Hypertherm to consistently develop new

technology and processes to deliver cut

quality, cost efficiency and reliability.

Introduction of Fibre LaserFibre laser has different properties to

CO2 laser. The wave length of fibre

laser is much smaller than the CO2

lasers and is therefore, absorbed much

more readily into the metal being

cut. This also means that a wider

variety of metals can be cut such as

copper, etc. The smaller wavelength

also means that the new fibre lasers

are much more energy efficient.

Many people are unaware that CO2

laser is often only about 8 to 10 per

cent efficient. The rest of the energy

is wasted through heat dissipation

in the tubes, requiring much more

cooling. In contrast, the new fibre

lasers are up to 30 per cent efficient,

which is also more beneficial for

the environment.

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Another benefit to fibre laser is that

the beam is delivered through a lead

rather than wave guides and mirrors.

This makes integration into profile

cutting machines easier as there is no

need to protect people from the light

path. It does not have any mirrors to

adjust or focus, which results in less

maintenance. The size of the cutting

table is no longer a consideration either

as, the fibre can transmit the beam for

50 metres or more.

The huge benefit with fibre laser

is that one does not need to run lasing

gases in the power module. Of course

there is still a requirement for cut-

assist gases. However, a drawback of

the fibre laser is that the frequency is

particularly hazardous to the human

eye. The frequency of fibre laser allows

the reflected light to pass through the

retina causing permanent damage. It is

vital that good protective measures are

taken by machine integrators for the

safety of operators and other workers

in the vicinity.

A great option for effective cutting

technique is to combine high definition

plasma with fibre laser on one machine.

This gives user accurate holes and

narrow cuts for intricate work and a

switch to plasma for the edge profiling.

This provides for a capacity to cut

thicker plates at a much cheaper cost

of high definition plasma.

Aluminium ProcessingAluminium is widely used in ship

and boat building, as well as many

fabrication industries. It has been

observed that aluminium can be

processed faster and cleaner—with a

high speed milling spindle/router—

than any other cutting process.

We have produced quite a number of

these, up to 21 metres in length for the

ship building industry. These machines

can include an inkjet printing head for

direct printing of part numbers, fold

lines, etc. This has greatly improved

the ability to track components through

the fabrication process. Assembly and

welding instructions can also be printed

directly onto the components.

Role of CAD/CAMMany industries use parametric

CAD software for specific products.

Parametrics mean that one can have a

standard object that can be manipulated

through parameters. For example, with

a square to round transition operator

can specify entry diameter, overall

height, X and Y offset, base dimensions,

etc. The parametric software will then

automatically produce the flattened

components along with bend lines.

These drawings can then be used

by CAM software to produce

files that will operate CNC profile

cutting machines.

There are many components

for effective CNC cutting process.

While a high-quality CNC machine

is an important factor for the efficient

cutting of quality products, a good

automatic CAM software package is

equally as important. It can set user apart

from the competition by improving the

product quality and value. No matter

how sophisticated a CNC machine is,

it can not do anything without a good

CAD/CAM package.

Majority of companies today, are

using Manufacturing Resource Planning

(MRP) software for scheduling their

whole production environment.

Good CAM software is able to interface

with this software and can automatically

produce cutting files based on current

orders or requirements. Often this can

be done behind the scenes and can

be almost invisible. Modern CAM

systems can produce parts labels,

nesting reports, costing estimates and

much more. Reducing manual input,

and also reducing the possibility for

human error, while at the same time

being cost efficient and hassle-free.

Benefits of Robots Robots can take many forms.

In industry, the robotic arm

immediately comes to mind. Robotic

arms are used extensively in welding

cells and assembly lines as they can

repeat processes continuously \as long

as components have to be assembled.

However, the word robot originally

was considered to be synonymous

with servant or worker. The word has

today, come to be inextricably linked

with the word automation, and most

people identify the name robot as an

automated worker.

I tend to class robotics as the

entire range of automated machines,

and therefore include CNC cutting

machines. Some manufacturers are

actually using robotic arms as CNC

cutting tools for complex tasks such

as panel trimming in the automotive

industry using laser or plasma cutting

tools. By far the most common type of

robotic machinery in the metal cutting

industry is the CNC profile cutting

table. These can be plasma, oxy-

acetylene, laser, water jet or another

metal cutting process.

There are many reasons why

automated machinery is quickly gaining

ground in the metal cutting industry. In

many nations labour is the highest cost

involved in manufacturing processes.

For instance, a particular cutting

job took 22 hours to manually perform.

Several different options were examined

in an attempt to find an automated

solution. After some careful evaluation

we found that we would be able to

perform the same process in less than

10 minutes. This is enough reason

for anyone to consider automating

their cutting processes. The lack of

skilled labour is another prime

reason for introducing automation in

a factory environment.

I must agree that the trend towards

robotic cutting machinery is inevitable

and will definitely continue long into

the future. These machines save many

man hours of tedious hard labour,

but most importantly they improve

the precision and repeatability of the

fabricated products. As far as the

company itself goes, the main benefits

would have to be increased productivity

and reduced cost.

David White is Director at Advanced Robotic Technology Pvt. Ltd; with over 15 years of experience in metal cutting technologies. Email: [email protected]

SPECIAL FOCUSInterface


What is Tungaloy Corp’s ‘management mantra’ for success?We believe in the principle of

—step by step - but fast We

planned our new plant in Iwaki

keeping the global as well as

the domestic requirements in

mind. Our belief is that by

automating the manufacturing

process, Tungaloy maintains

its competitiveness in the

global market while the

manufacturing is done in

Japan. By discarding obsolete

management procedures for our

overseas subsidiaries, we have

switched to more cost effective

management approaches

since becoming a part of the

IMC Group. For instance,

earlier an entire Japanese staff

would manage the overseas

subsidiaries—now, qualified

and capable local personnel

who are in sync with the local

market manage each overseas

subsidiary—saving the expenses

to support Japanese expatriates.

With the saved cost on labour,

the company opened more

overseas subsidiaries.

Since 2009, Tungaloy has

almost doubled its overseas

sales offices. Tungaloy plans to

increase overseas sales by being

close to the customers and by

better serving their needs. Also,

more attention is now given to

the ‘cost to profit’ performance

ratio. Every new product launch

and promotion is analysed to

ensure profitability.

How has the year 2010 been for the Tungaloy

Corp. in terms of sales and new market opportunities?During the year 2010 – 11

we have been creating the

infrastructure and establishing

our product base. For us

to reach our end users and

understand their requirement

first hand, we have opened

offices across the world. We

have more than 20 overseas

subsidiaries and this has given

us an easier access to our

vast customer base. Among

them, our subsidiaries in the

US, China, Brazil and India

are doing especially well. Our

constant need to grow has lead

us to launch an array of new

products thus helping us have a

stronger foothold in varied areas

of the field. Today, Tungaloy

with its impressive product

line is in a position to cater to

any tooling requirement, from

standard to special. We have

endured a severe earthquake,

yet overcoming all odds we

have launched our new plant at

Iwaki which was inaugurated

by Warren Buffet during his

visit to Japan last month.

In terms of speed and productivity, how has the

metal cutting segment evolved? In today’s fast paced times,

tooling solutions too should

reflect in higher productivity

and increase in profits which is

the direct result of high speed

cutting tools. We constantly

update our ranges with tools

which enable high cutting

In an interview with Swapnil Pillai, Yoshito Uehara San

explains the dynamics of the metal cutting industry, the

buoyant Indian economy and the new facility at Iwaki

inaugurated by Warren Buffet.

Currently, speed, higher productivity

and higher feed rates are the

crucial customers requirements around

the world

Yoshito Uehara San,

President and CEO – Tungaloy Corp

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speeds and feed rates, thus, benefiting

the customers with reduced machining

time. All this benefits the customers

with higher productivity while

reducing overall production costs

resulting in more profits. This change

has been noticed by our customers

as well and they now look forward

to more door opening solutions from

our end.

What are the current trends and demands in the machine tool industry? Indian customers are investing in

the latest high powered machines.

Keeping this need in mind we have

cutters which can work on higher

feed rates, with more number of

teeth to enable faster machining. In

2010 – 2011 we have introduced 20

new products keeping up with the

development trends in the Indian

manufacturing industry. We are

launching new cutters to enable high

speed machining for the die and

mould sector with low depth of cut

and high feed capabilities. In addition

to that our newly developed tool the

DO FEED MINI enables customers

with low powered machines to work

on high feed rates.

What are the new product designs and application features that are gaining prominence?Today, there is a major demand for

tools that enable higher productivity.

Many areas where up till now only cast

iron was being used are switching to

aluminium applications. Changes have

been noticed in the materials used for

aerospace applications with the use of

super alloys coming into play.

To cater to such requirements

we are developing our ranges as the

tool geometries for super alloys and

aluminium are to be specially designed.

Another trend gaining prominence is

that of replacing grinding with hard

part turning—this is a good application

area for Carbon Boron Nitron (CBN)

tooling which is a core strength

of Tungaloy.

Tell us about the newly expanded insert production facility at Iwaki.On 21 November, 2011, Warren

Buffet, the company’s well-known

American investor, inaugurated

Tungaloy’s new insert production

plant in its main factory in Iwaki.

The company is planning to increase

its production of inserts to 8 million

per month by mid-2012 which is

a 30 per cent increase from 2010.

The new plant is two storeys high,

and its total surface area is 15,500

square metres. The factory contains

automated press machines supplied

by its parent company—International

Metalworking Companies (IMC).

Grinding machines as well as

enormous sintering machines

have been installed, allowing the

plant to handle all processes from

mold making to pressing, sintering,

and grinding.

The new plant will undertake

mass production of inserts, and the

pre-existing facility will be used

for special products. Furthermore,

the Headquarter building at Iwaki

plant contains seminar rooms as

well as machine tools for conducting

cutting tests.

It was Buffet’s first visit to Japan,

and he congratulated the Tungaloy

team on the completion of the

new plant.

What are the initiatives undertaken by Tungaloy to reduce its carbon footprint?Tungaloy acquired the ISO14001

certification in 1997 for the first time

in the Carbide Tool manufacturing

industry in Japan, and this year marks

the 14th anniversary. Currently, under

the Tungaloy Group’s environmental

policy, we have been promoting

environmental conservation activities

within the Group which comprises

business and sales offices at home,

and affiliated companies both at home

and overseas.

As we consider environmental

conservation activities to be one

of the most important tasks in our

management, the Tungaloy Group

will continue to make positive

efforts to reduce the burden on the

environment.

Last, but not least, we would like to

work more actively to manufacture

products that are safe for our customers

and are environmental friendly.

What are your plans for the Indian and international markets? We have just entered the Indian

market in 2010 with a JV—Tungaloy

India Pvt. Ltd India— this is a big

and diversified market which is huge

in terms of products for domestic

and export consumption and we

have a huge market to cover. We are

competing against the established

competitors. We have grown by

100 per cent in 2010 and by over 50

per cent in 2011.

We have a very young and

dynamic team in India which is widely

spread with our channel partners and

Tungaloy team members. From 12

channel partners and 10 Tungaloy

team members in the beginning

of 2010; we now have 45 channel

partners and 40 Tungaloy team

members. As we mentioned Tungaloy

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SPECIAL FOCUSCase Study

Insert Geometry can make a huge difference in throughput, as demonstrated by the gains this manufacturer realised by swapping tools in a long-reach slot-finishing application in hardened tool steel.

New jobs deserve a

fresh look, despite the

instinctive temptation to

turn immediately toward

tried and true methods and

equipment. Zack Hilton of River City

Manufacturing and Machine Company

(RCMM) says that the approach

paid off in revamping a slot-finishing

operation in hardened tool steel.

That job also exemplified the benefits of

minimising contact area between insert

and workpiece in milling applications

that involve slots, hardened materials

and/or long reaches.

RCMM’s application involved

all three, prompting a representative

from Ingersoll Cutting Tools

(Rockford, Illinois) to recommend that

manufacturer’s Form-MasterV backdraft

cutter. By engaging a smaller portion of

the insert at higher feeds and speeds than

the previous tool, the cutter provided an

80-percent cycle-time reduction, longer-

lasting edges and more predictable edge

wear. Since the tool swap, the shop

has also been confident enough to run

the part completely unattended. “The

cutter paid for itself after the first piece,”

Hilton says.

RCMM opened its doors in 1989

as a two-man shop based in what used

to be a livestock building on a small

hobby farm in Winona, Minnesota.

Most manual equipments gave way to

CNC machining in the late ‘90s, and

today, the company offers milling,

turning, waterjet cutting, heat treating,

drafting and more from its modern,

10,000-square-foot facility. The 20-man

operation runs 20 hours a day, five days

a week, producing mostly repeat orders

in small lots for tools, molds and various

engine and machine parts.

The slot mentioned above is part

of a component that goes into a slide

mechanism on a chain-fabricating

machine. Measuring 12 inches long,

4.322 inches deep and 2.724 inches

wide—nearly twice as deep as wide—it

is machined in S-7 tool steel hardened

to 54-56 HRc. The finish-milling

operation, performed to correct for

any distortion resulting from heat

treating, had to produce a mirror finish.

It required removing 0.02 inch of

Insert Geometry Doubles Hard Milling Throughput

� RCMM’s Zack Hilton (left) worked with Ingersoll’s Ondrej Lubinski (right) to find a more effective cutter for a hard-part slot-finishing operation.With the same shank as the previous tool, the Form-MasterV was a drop-in replacement that improved insert edge life and throughput.

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Case Study


material from both sides to tolerances

of +0.002/-0.000 inch.

Hilton first reached for what had

become his “go-to” cutter for most

milling operations: Ingersoll’s Hi-

PosQuad indexable end mill. However,

despite having achieved a great deal of

success with this tool on a variety of

other jobs, he found that the tool’s insert

edges would rupture unpredictably while

engaged in the deep slot. Having to stop

and change inserts midway through the

cut would cause a production bottleneck

on a part with good reorder potential.

This would also leave track marks

on a surface with a stringent finish

requirement. Rather than settling for a

familiar but less-than-efficient process,

he decided to look for a new tool.

Fortunately, the Hi-PosQuad is part

of Ingersoll’s “Top-On” modular tool

family. As such, changing tools would

be a matter of screwing a different

tip onto the existing five-inch, solid

carbide, threaded shank. Faced with

a choice of 50 different styles, Hilton

consulted Ondrej Lubinski, an Ingersoll

field representative who visits RCMM

almost weekly.

Lubinski closely examined the

application and took particular note

of the long reach involved. This could

make the setup especially vulnerable

to lateral cutting forces. In addition to

creating difficulties with meeting the

close tolerances required for the sides

and bottom of the slot, the resulting

chatter and excessive impact load could

fracture the insert or even the shank

itself. The hardened workpiece material

would exacerbate the situation by

leading to even higher cutting forces.

“In a case like this, the strategy should

be to minimise the contact area between

insert and workpiece, feed fast, and take

very light cuts to avoid overloading any

part of the system—tool, workpiece,

fixture or machine,” he says.

With that in mind, Lubinski and

Hilton evaluated their options and

settled on the Form-MasterV. Unlike

the Hi-PosQuad’s 90-degree inserts, this

tool’s inserts feature a rounded, rhombic

shape. According to the company, this

shape provides backdraft on the side and

bottom of the cutter once the inserts are

clamped in place. As a result, only the

acute-angle radius and small wiper area

actually touch the workpiece and create

the chip, as opposed to the entire side of

the insert. Also, the inserts are double-

sided, so each features four usable edges.

Running this cutter at increased feeds

and speeds would offset the reduction

in cutting surface area, the two men

reasoned. That way, the slot could be

finished just as fast without overloading

the insert.

The first trial proved them right.

They opted to remove the 0.02 inch of

material on each side of the slot in two

passes: one to eliminate the “extra-hard

crust characteristic of a heat-treated

part,” as Hilton describes it, and the

second to achieve exact size and finish.

RCMM had run the previous 1-inch,

Hi-PosQuad end mill at 1,400 rpm,

18 ipm and a 0.005-inch depth of cut.

With the new tool, the shop boosted

those parameters to 2,600 rpm, 60 ipm

and 0.01-inch depth of cut, respectively.

As a result, cycle time decreased from

20 to 4 hours flat. More importantly,

the new inserts lasted through two full

parts, and edge wear was gradual and

predictable as opposed to the sudden

failure of the previous tool.

When the process went from trial

to operational, Hilton cut back on

the settings for peace of mind and

more process security. For instance,

although the new cutter could handle a

0.01-inch cutting depth, he would run it

somewhere between that and the previous

0.005 inch. Still, edge life improved

by 4 to 1 on average, and throughput

improved 2:1.

More recently, he has run the job

at more aggressive cutting parameters

with no loss of edge life or process

security. He has also been running the

parts two at a time, often overnight

and completely unattended. “We would

have been happy with just the edge life

benefit,” he notes. “The throughput

gain—under lights-out conditions—is

icing on the cake.”

Gains in the slot-finishing operation

not withstanding, RCMM still uses the

Hi-PosQuad as its mainstay cutter,

even on other long-reach applications

using 8-inch shanks. However, most

of this work consists of rough and

finish milling unhardened metals, not

hardened tool steel. “It’s a fine bread-

and-butter cutter,” Hilton describes the

Hi-PosQuad. “We simply found a better

fit for a particular finishing operation.

It’s important to look at each new job

with new eyes. What’s most comfortable

might not be what’s best.”

� With inserts that last four times longer than those of the previous tool, the Form-MasterV enabled the shop to run two parts at a time completely unattended. In contrast, previous tooling failed so unpredictably that the operation required 100 per cent operator attention.

� Once clamped in place, the inserts’ rhombic shape provides backdraft on the side and bottom of the cutter. Only the radius and wiper area engage in the cut, as opposed to the previous model, which presented the entire side of the insert. This enables more aggressive cutting parameters while still reducing lateral cutting forces.

FACILITY VISITPMC, Taiwan


R&D activities are the foundation of any successful endeavour. As a successfully emerging global machine tool industry—Taiwan has already made its foundation firm by establishing Precision Machinery Research & Development Centre (PMC)—which works to strengthen the research activities in Taiwan. Debarati Basu visits the research centre to find out how PMC is going beyond the conventional measures to strengthen the industry

Established in the year 1993 with

collective efforts and funding from

the Taiwan Association of Machinery

Industry (TAMI) and the Industrial

Development Bureau, Ministry of

Economic Affairs - Taiwan, PMC today is the

sole R&D centre for the machinery industry in

the nation.

The centre, over the last eighteen years has been

consistently adding value to the Taiwanese industry.

The centre aims to be a world class customer

oriented and technology based service centre.

The centre not just provides technical support to

the industries, but also

boosts business

for the local

industries through

its endeavours.

Churning out over 20 patents annually, the

centre gets half its funds from the government.

“We have an annual budget of New Taiwan Dollars

(NTD) 600 million. The government funds half

the amount through various projects that we take

up. We also help the small and medium sized

companies to undertake their research projects,”

says Benjamin Jan – General Manager – Precision

Machinery Research & Development Centre

(PMC).

While most small scale industries find it

difficult to fund their own research projects,

the research centre conducts it for them at

half the budget. However, the findings of

the research are made public for the benefit

of other industries. “If the companies do not

want to share the technology findings, they pay

the entire amount of the research and use our

infrastructure to conduct the research activities.

We also help them apply for government

budgets,” says Jan.

Steps Towards Development Since its inception, PMC has

worked with the government and

executed commissioned projects.

It also assists the machinery industry

to grow towards fine manufacturing.

Moreover, the centre makes additional

efforts to help the traditional industries

to upgrade and transform themselves

and be at par with the technological

advancements of the industry.

Most research activit ies

conducted by the centre attempt to

add ultra-precision into Taiwan’s machine

tool industry. Thus, aiding an increase in

product competitiveness in global markets.

Raising the Benchmark of Precision

PMC, Taiwan


The centre also invests in reapplying

existing techniques and making

improvements in existing products by

adding value into them. The centre has

its three core responsibilities.

C e n t r e f o r M e c h a n i c a l

Equipments and Key Component

Design and Development:

PMC has consolidated machinery, electric

controls, optics information, etc. for the

designing of mechanical equipments.

The centre possesses a competence in

various techniques including – whole and

key component design and development

of machine tools, analysis techniques,

precision miniature machine design and

development, remote control diagnostic

of machine tools, CNC Human

Machine Interface (HMI) development,

artificial granite component design

and manufacturing, precision

positioning platform and alignment

module design and development,

automated optical inspection, online

thickness measurement system, ultra

precision machining and remote

control and tour guide robot design

and development.

Tests and Certification:

The machine tool accuracy laboratory

of the centre has been certified by

the National Applied Research

Laboratory (NARL). It provides

the facility a complete machine

tool examination and positioning

accuracy. The centre has so far tested

over 8000 sets and is the only certified

unit in Taiwan that tests OEM products

which are exported to Japan, Britain

and Germany. Besides this, the centre

also has a certified electromagnetic

compatibility testing laboratory and

length calibration laboratory which

offers product testing and certification

services to vendors.

Information Application Service:

The centre’s responsibility also includes

providing research oriented services.

Instead it provides assistance to every

company to make a better presence in

the global market by helping them make

3-D presentations which can create a

better impact at global exhibitions. The

centre also provides e-market services

to vendors by giving databases of

machine techniques, safety information

and machine information management

systems. It assists the machine suppliers

to find clients and expand business across

the globe.

Applying Cutting-edge Technology While the world is moving towards

robotics, PMC is already striding

towards making a mark in that segment.

There is a collective effort made by

the government and the industries to

incorporate robotics into the industry.

The government has allotted additional

support and budget to PMC for

conducting research in this area.

Over the last six years, government

has been trying to promote robotics

in Taiwan and separate budgets for

research activities have been allotted

to the research centres. “There are

parallel researches being conducted in

every sector like health care, industrial

robotics, etc. PMC has been assigned

projects on research activities in the

tour guide sector and we have received

a budget of NTD 40 million for the

developments in this segment,” informs

Jan. He adds, “Our responsibility does

not end with developing tour robots.

We are additionally approaching high

school and college students, teachers

and professors and are exposing them

to robotics. We have made a separate

cell for kinder garden kids and students

where we have made various robotic

smart toys. This will not just attract

them to the toys but they will also take

interest in robotics from a very young

age and grow up to learn these skills.

Robotics is the future and we are doing

everything possible to create a firm

foundation for it.”

Even though Taiwan is a manual

labour driven industry, most of the

industries in the country are taking special

interest in developing the robotics

industry. There is a concentrated

effort and investment made by the

companies in this segment.

Future ProspectsTaiwan is one of the fastest growing

economies in Asia and while the

machine tool industry is the core driver

of the country’s economy, the added

thrust of R&D activities is taking the

industry a step ahead of others. “Over

the last 40 years, we have grown from

being traditional companies to using

numerical control systems and are

now moving forward towards making

multi functional machines. Taiwan

duplicated the technology that has

originated from Europe and Japan, and

developed it further. But, the future lies

in the development of software. While

the physical parts are being duplicated by

many companies, we are now trying to

establish indigenous software and make

a mark of our own,” explains Jan.

He added, “Five years ago, the annual

production value of Taiwan was NTD 6

billion as compared to the current value

of NTD 20 billion. We are now aiming

to touch NTD 125 billion by 2020.” To

reach this goal, PMC is continuously

serving Taiwan’s machine tool industry

by increasing its competitiveness in the

global race.

Benjamin Jan –General Manager – Precision Machinery Research and Development Centre (PMC).

Robotics is the future and we are doing everything possible to create a firm foundation for it.

� The centre helps Taiwanese companies make 3-D presentations for customers across the globe giving them hands on experience of the products and technology.

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOKCurtain Raiser


While the curtains have

been drawn on the

year that went by, what

better way to begin

the new year with a

combination of world class technology

and knowledge sharing, all displayed

on the same platform. IMTEX 2012

promises to bring all the action of the

global forming segment at the disposal

of the industry.

IMTEX Forming 2012 – the

international forming technology

exhibition and the concurrent show—

Tool Tech 2012—the international

exhibition for die and mould, forming

tools, machine accessories, metrology

and CAD/CAM is the place to be to

get a glance at the best and the latest

in the industry. The six days event from

January 19 – 24, 2012 at Bangalore

International Exhibition Centre (BIEC)

is making way for the global business

buzz to begin.

The uniqueness about IMTEX is

the focus with which it is organised.

The Forming Special exhibition

will bring in the exclusive range of

forming technologies in all engineering

applications. IMTEX is expanding its

frontiers by including all types of forming

technologies, not just in the metal

industry but also, exhibiting a broad

range of technological advancements in

plastics, ceramics, composites and exotic

materials as well.

“IMTEX, being the largest exhibition

in South East Asia and being located

in a growing economy like India, gives

exhibitors a large platform to showcase

their best and to gain visibility with

maximum end users,” expressed Niraj

Seth – Vice President – AMADA

(India) Pvt. Ltd.

Where It All Began The encouraging response from the

entire spectrum of engineering industry

during the first forming event organised

in 2010 gave the stimulus to the

organisers to turn the leaf to the second

It is the time of the year again, for the best technologies from across the globe to assemble at IMTEX – 2012 Forming special. The stage is set for the consortium to begin. The gateway to reach out to the world, IMTEX has grown over the years to bring in conviction and reliability among exhibitors and participants. The exhibition this year is focussed on raising the benchmark of the Indian machine tool industry at the global platform.

Convergence of Global Opportunities

Debarati Basu

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chapter of the forming special exhibition.

The first forming exhibition hosted

44,000 business visitors from India

and across the world. The buoyancy

in the overall business enhancement

secured confirmed business orders worth

` 2,552.50 million and generated high

potential business enquiries to the tune

of ` 12,201.40 million. A new bar was

set for the forming segment of machine

tool industry and from IMTEX Forming

exhibition as well. For the machine tool

fraternity, the exhibition stood out as an

opportunity to meet up with each other

and share information about the best

practises and competition.

Growth Phase of the IndustryThe forming industry is still in its

adolescence and with the technological

advancements happening across the

world, the Indian machine tool industry

is trying hard to keep pace with the

developments in the forming sector.

The industry is at a stage of switching

over from conventional technology to

imbibe the best for world tech bazaar.

“This is a slow yet gradually growing

market. Nevertheless, forming has a

strong presence in the Indian market, be

it in the heavy duty forming or precision

forming on certain components.

However, the focus is on increasing the

precision level of the forming operations.

Every company is working towards

raising the bar of precision,” expressed D

Ravindran – Senior Divisional Manager

– Quattro Engineering India Ltd.

The industry hopes to see a huge

growth leap in the forming technology

in the Indian market in the next decade.

The technology which has a major role

to play in the automotive industry will

also foray into mobile and customer

durable industry as well as foray into the

growing medical equipment industry.

Perfect Ground for Business ExchangeWith its entire focus on the forming

industry, the exhibition aims to showcase

a wide array of products touching upon

every aspect of forming technology.

The visitors will get a panoramic view

of a huge range of exhibitors at the

exposition. The exhibitors will include

companies specialising in press and sheet

working, laser, water jet, gas and plasma

cutting, die casting, forging, material

treatment, hydro forming, casting

and foundry, fabrication machines,

metal spinning & flow forming, raw

materials, explosive forming, metal

injection moulding, electro magnetic

pulse forming, composites, die and

mould, forming tools, hydraulic,

pneumatic system and components,

material testing, quality assurance

testing equipment, measurement and

quality control, CAD/CAM solutions,

robots, manipulators & automation,

safety equipments, forming simulation

software and many more.

A Global Consortium As the Indian machine tool industry is

making a mark in the global market,

there is a huge rush of prospective

investments pouring into the Indian

market. IMTEX Forming exhibition

comes at the right time to provide a

common dice for the Indian and Global

companies to make a surge towards

global partnerships.

This year, as many as 23 nations across

the globe are taking part in the exhibition

showcasing an array of technological

advancements mushrooming across the

globe. The visitors can tour the entire

global market and have a deep insight

into the technologies from the US,

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China,

Czech Republic, Finland, France,

Germany, Greece, Holland, Italy, Japan,

Korea, Malaysia, Portugal, Singapore,

Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan,

Turkey and UK.

Various country pavilions will bring

in the best from their respective regions.

“With so many countries participating

in the event, it would certainly be a

good platform for knowledge transfer,”

said Vijeya Kumar Reddy – Managing

Director – Goodwill Imex Seyi.

Highlights ofI M T E X 2 0 1 2

� More than 30,000 sq mts of exhibiting area

� Over 500 exhibitors

� Expecting about 50,000 visitors

� Participation by 24 countries

� Three country pavilions- China, Taiwan and Germany

� International Seminar on Forming Technology with eminent speakers talking about Metal Forming, Forging & Forming and Emerging Trends of the industry

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Niraj Seth – Vice President – AMADA (India) Pvt. Ltd

IMTEX, being the largest exhibition in South East Asia and being located in a growing economy like India, gives exhibitors a large platform to showcase their best and to gain visibility with maximum end users.

Why visitI M T E X 2 0 1 2

� Focused participants from Forming Industry

� Array of advanced forming technology

� Large overseas participation

� Potential business exchanges

� Great opportunity for knowledge sharing

Industrial conglomerates at

I M T E X 2 0 1 2

� Aerospace

� Automobile

� Railways

� Energy

� Medical equipments

� Mobile and home appliances

INSIGHT & OUTLOOKExhibitors Views


Mahesh Gupta – General Manager, Marketing and Customer Relations – EFD Induction Limited

Future Prospects of Indian Machine-tool Industry The export in the sector has been impressive and Indian products are accepted by the global

market with equal reputation and reliance like that of Germany or Japan.

IMTEX provides a platform to understand the know-how of the industry. The industry can

learn about expansion plans, product developments, services offered and assess the ways in which

they can be utilised. It is also the platform to establish the initial contact.

Future of Metal-forming in India The metal forming industry has a huge potential and is doing well irrespective of the economic scenario. The exports have

not yet reduced dramatically. Instead we foresee an increase in the number of components manufactured in India. The

demand for Indian components will also increase.

Leverage Business and Knowledge-base It is a good platform to not only launch new products and technologies but also market them efficiently. There is no other

expo where you can interact with existing customers and other potential customers together.

Business Portfolio on Showcase We are into induction heating application, which we supply not only to the domestic market but also export to other

countries. We will be showcasing a few unique products of ours for the forging industry. These products called the EFC

Billet heaters, are of European design and have been modified for higher local value to cater to Indian demand.

Srinivas Kamisetty – Managing Director – Lapp INDIA Pvt. Ltd

Future Prospect The machine tool industry in India has witnessed significant growth in the year 2011. The

Annual Report 2010 – 2011 by the IMTMA, has estimated that the demand for machine

tools in India will be at Rs 29,300 crore by 2019 - 2020.

IMTEX 2012 will bring to the forefront established players in the country’s manufacturing

space, thus working as an effective platform for Lapp India to present our connectivity

solutions to potential customers.

Future of Metal Forming Industry India is witnessing increased spending on infrastructure, which will definitely play a positive role in boosting the growth

of the metal industry.

Further, with the increasing levels of income and also considering products being launched in the market, there is an

underlying expectation that the demand for consumer durables will also be buoyant, thus helping generate high demand

for the steel industry. The metal sector in India offers significant growth potential and is clearly an attractive sector for

investment.

IMTEX 2012 Exhibitions like IMTEX provide an opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders, both global and domestic, from

the machine tool industry as well as ecosystem. Thus, it helps exhibitors and attendees to enhance their overall business

prospects and also get introduced to newer concepts in the machine tool industry space. Hall: 2B – Stall: E102

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Bhavin B Mavani – Country Manager – India & Thailand – KMT Waterjet, India

Future Prospect It is rightly said that this century belongs to Asia. The kind of growth Asian economies like

China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, etc. have witnessed in the last decade is phenomenal. With

growth in economies, there have been significant growth in manufacturing and automotive

sectors too and is projected to follow the same trajectory in future. The demand for the machine

tools as a whole; the need for world class manufacturing, best quality, high productivity and

optimum cost should raise the demand for modern and high end machine tools drastically.

IMTEX 2012 IMTEX is considered to be one of the leading exhibitions in the Indian machine-tool Industry. This is the right platform

to showcase your products, new launches, technological advancements, market leadership and your domain strengths.

IMTEX organisers have taken a significant step by separating the exhibitions for forming and cutting technologies.

KMT Waterjet is a leading manufacturer of waterjet cutting products and has a strong market leadership in Indian Waterjet

Cutting Industry. We will continue to emphasize on these aspects of our business during IMTEX 2012 and in the future.

Leveraging the Event We have recently developed new high pressure pump NEOLINE (3,800 bar / 55,000 psi) for providing economical solution

for entry level Waterjet Cutting System. This would be an ideal solution for many of the applications / buyers in India.

Also we have the most popular and industry trusted reliable STREAMLINE pumps (4,100 bar / 60,000 psi); and high end

STREAMLINE PRO pumps (6,200 bar / 90,000 psi) for the fastest Waterjet Cutting.

Sameer Vora – Marketing Director – Robin Precision Products Pvt Ltd

Demand TrendThe Indian domestic demand arising from small component manufacturers who are the sub-

suppliers to the engineering, automobile and defence sector have in the past not been very

demanding with respect to the latest technologies due to capital cost constraints. However,

this segment will create huge demand for machine tools considering the fact that India is

today becoming a manufacturing outsourcing hub for all the major industries worldwide. These

component manufacturers would need to invest in more sophisticated and flexible machines for

better productivity and quality of products to meet stringent international standards.

IMTEXIndian Machine Tool Exhibition with International Participation—IMTEX—is a specialised B2B fair featuring contemporary

technological trends in metalworking machine tools and manufacturing solutions from all over the world. Trade Fairs like

IMTEX unlock the power of face-to-face marketing. Such trade fairs and exhibitions, enable people to get to interact with

a large number of buyers, suppliers, consultants, press, trade, decision-makers and influencers.

Benefits of IMTEXTradeshows like IMTEX provide excellent venues for initiating contacts with new customers and developing new trade leads.

It also enables companies to maintain and renew contacts with valued clients. It also helps in live demonstrations of products

and services, which accelerate the selling process and generate new sales. Trade fairs focus media attention on company and

products. Public relations efforts can be focussed to raise the profile of the company image and brands. Through IMTEX

2012, we expect more people to visit our stalls to see our product and understand our quality and services.

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Exhibitors Views


Sanjay Kulkarni – Director – Bystronic Laser India Pvt Ltd

Current TrendsAs everybody knows

BRIC (Brazil ,

Russia, India and

China) countries

are going to play a

major role and will have considerable impact on

world economy in the coming years. Hence ‘India’

will be in focus, and our strategy is to grow with

India.

Being a Swiss company, we have already

entered in India with legacy of Swiss precision,

quality and laser technology, this Swiss

pedigree helps us a lot while approaching

Indian customers.

We expect that in the next five years, Indian

markets will grow to its potential—although there

is a slight doubt at this point of time—but surely, it

is short-term and the new financial year will begin

with robust growth.

IMTEX is the most ideal platform to showcase

the technologies and we are sure it will be of great

benefit for us. We expect to meet all our existing and

potential customers during the show and understand

their requirements, which will eventually help us to

offer proper products from our range to suit their

needs and requirements.

We wish this exhibition all the success as in turn

it will help customers as well as the exhibitors.

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Mohini Kelkar – Managing Director – Grindmaster Machines Pvt Ltd

Future ProspectsThe future is bright because the demand in machine tools is expected to rise more than 25 per

cent every year. At the same time—due to the European crisis—several machine tool companies

are trying very hard to sell in India. Although the machine tool industry in India has improved,

there is lot of room for improvement. I wish to mention here that Grindmaster has successfully

installed crankshaft micro-finishing machine at General Motors in China. We have also received

repeat orders from the company.

Current Scenario Now-a-days, even small companies and work shops are demanding automation. This has led to several technocrats offering

simple automation systems for material handling and loading/unloading into the machine. It is important to design such

systems for reliability, repeatability and accuracy. For achieving this better pneumatic and electrical control elements will be

required. Therefore, machine tool industry should have close interaction with the manufacturers of pneumatic and electrical

controls that are continuously bringing out the upgraded products to ensure reliability and repeatability.

IMTEXIMTEX 2012 is providing excellent platform to display innovations that we have made. IMTEX is always visited by serious

buyers and machine tool purchase decision makers. Therefore, this event becomes an important exhibition to showcase the

technology. We offer world class technology and quality at affordable prices.

We have capacity to mould European technology to suit Indian working and economic conditions.

I believe that this is our strength.

Ajeet Kumar Thakur – Country Manager – India – CREAFORM INDIA

Significance of IMTEX In today’s global scenario, the manufacturing community must find ways to remain efficient

while applying economies of scale. I think events like IMTEX 2012 facilitates networking

amongst attending businesses and foster the creation of technology partnerships. From a

participant’s perspective, this is a great opportunity to exhibit technologies and get feedback.

Expectations from IMTEX 2012The metal forming industry has to play a significant role to help the manufacturing industry

to contribute 25 per cent to the Indian GDP by 2020, I think with impetus coming from government and India’s growing

role in world economy, this sector definitively is on a growing trajectory. Our main goal for IMTEX 2012 is to exhibit

our technologies to the metal forming industry and solve their metrology challenges, which in our opinion are not being

addressed adequately.

IMTEX PortfolioCreaform specializes in 3D portable optical measurement technologies. We offer innovative solutions that cover the entire

range of 3D applications, including 3D scanning, reverse engineering, inspection, design & engineering and FEA. We

have developed and sell the Handyscan 3D line of portable, self-positioning handheld 3D scanners (which is today one of

the most recognised 3D scanner for industrials application), along with the HandyPROBE portable arm-free CMM and

the MetraSCAN optical CMM 3D scanner, two systems designed for inspection applications. The company has recently

launched the MaxSHOT 3D optical coordinate measuring system that brings photo-grammetry to all these technologies.

We plan to exhibit all our technologies during IMTEX 2012.


Hall: 3B – Stall: B102

Exhibitors Views


Sachin Nirgudkar –Vice President – Schuler India Pvt Ltd

Participation Advantages at IMTEX 2012 Exhibitions like IMTEX, offer a common platform for “technologically advanced” countries to

learn about local market and plan their strategy.

Expectations from IMTEX 2012IMTEX will serve as a platform to locate technologies and partners. Schuler expects good

response for its new initiatives in the field of forging, sheet metal technologies and services. Also

we intend to have a small interactive section in the stall where our customers can meet experts

from respective fields and understand new technologies.

IMTEX Portfolio:Schuler has four verticals which we would like to emphasise upon.

1. Solid Metal forming: Cold forging process and use of Servo press in this technology

2. For High speed presses: we will introduce our new ‘vertical impact extrusion press’ which won a prestigious award for

innovation.

3. In the field of Automotive we wish to lay emphasis on our new campaign ‘The Future is light.’ Here we talk about

various technologies which will help car manufacturers to reduce weight of car and in turn reduce fuel consumption.

4. Service: It is the first time that we will have an exclusive campaign for various services offered by Schuler Global service

department and Schuler India. Some of the recent developments are ‘energy checks and star rating of presses.’ Equipment

efficiency enhancement programs. Inter press automation and control upgrade for used press lines.

Hall: 2B – Stall: B105



Abhinav Sood – Sales Leader –Hypertherm, India

Significance of IMTEX, Our participation at trade shows like IMTEX often helps to enhance the Indian market’s

awareness of Hypertherm’s brand and products. Through these platforms, we are able to carry

out live cutting demonstrations that give visitors a better understanding of our thermal cutting

technology. On top of that, our presence at industry exhibitions has increased the knowledge

of our commitment to the local industry, so current and prospective partners and end-users can

appreciate the support that is available to them.

Market for Metal Forming in IndiaWith rising metal consumption, we foresee that this trend is likely to continue. In order to flourish in the global marketplace,

Indian companies will pay more attention to advances in metal cutting technology and new ways to achieve higher cut

quality. These will enable them to increase productivity gains.

IMTEX 2012 PortfolioWe hope to better inform IMTEX 2012 visitors about the benefits of using Hypertherm’s plasma cutting systems. Even

though plasma offers a lot more value both qualitatively and quantitatively, oxyfuel is currently still the most widely adopted

thermal cutting tool in India. Our live demonstrations will showcase the consistent cut quality produced by Hypertherm’s

manual and mechanised systems. Also, we will present information on the productivity advantage that plasma has over

oxyfuel. These benefits are enhanced with Hypertherm’s proprietary technologies— True Hole™ and Rapid Part™—that

will also be introduced in detail to IMTEX attendees.

News about the opening of Hypertherm’s first Indian office will also be shared at IMTEX 2012. We expect this

announcement to reinforce our long-term commitment to the local market.

Shery George – Engineer Marketing – Igus India Pvt Ltd

Future Forecast for the Asian Machine tool IndustryThe future of the Asian machine tool industry is bright. The main intention behind participating

in the IMTEX 2012 exhibition is brand building. Although we are well known in our segment

for our products, we wish to improve our brand recall and recognition in the industry. We do

not want to be an option but, the priority in the industry.

Leveraging the Event The event can be a good learning ground for us to know more and learn more about the latest

in the industry. It will also help us improve our knowledge base and help open doors for additional business opportunities.

Future of Metal Forming Industry The market is like an ocean. We wish to optimise our exposure at IMTEX and establish our brand among our counterparts.

IMTEX 2012 – Portfolio. We help our customers to reduce cost and increase service life. We have the best cable management systems, pick chains and

self lubricating linear guides for machine door applications and much more. We would be using this platform to showcase

the various facets of our business.

IMTEX – 2012 as a Platform for the Industry IMTEX helps the industry to reach out to a huge customer base and let them know that we can help.

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Vijeya Kumar Reddy – Managing Director – Goodwill Imex Seyi

Future Forecast for the Machine-Tool Industry

China and India are poised to be the leading

competitors in the industry. However, the knowledge

base and technical awareness that India possesses is

much higher than China and we certainly have an

edge over them in these aspects. The machine tool

industry itself is going through a positive revolution.

Even at other expositions across the globe, Asia has

an important role to play.

Leveraging the Event IMTEX, over the years is transforming into an

excellent professional platform. The exhibition is

managed very professionally, and is also at par

with other global exhibitions like for instance—

TIMTOS. It possesses an excellent exhibitor profile

making it a very profitable venture for visitors as well

as the exhibitors. The IMTEX team has also taken

an initiative to invite CEOs of various companies

to visit the event. This gives an added advantage to

exhibitors to reach out to the key decision-makers.

Predictions for the Metal-forming Industry in India Metal-cutting is a larger industry than metal-

forming. But the latter is picking up pace. Over

the next five years, we foresee a huge growth in

this industry. Over the next decade, the metal-

forming industry will reshape itself according to

the ever growing segments—automobile, mobile,

home appliances, critical medical equipments, etc.

IMTEX 2012- Improvisations ExpectedIMTMA along with the government and industry

support should help subsidise companies to leverage

growth in the industry. With more investment

and better technology, we can outrun China and

other countries.

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Niraj Seth – Vice President – AMADA (India) Pvt Ltd

Future Forecast for the Asian Machine-tool Industry Japan has traditionally been the powerhouse for the machine-tool business. The machine tool

industry in China, India and Taiwan needs to focus on innovation and engineering to compete

with products from Japan and Europe. IMTEX, being the largest exhibition in South East Asia

and being located in a growing economy like India gives exhibitors a large platform to showcase

their best and to gain visibility with maximum end users.

IMTEX – 2012 : Platform to Leverage Business and Knowledge It gives machine tool manufactures an overview of the entire manufacturing chain-design to assemble. This can be used

to engineer the machines to be more than just machine tools; and to provide customers with a solution from a complete

manufacturing perspective. Discussing with a large base of customers over the duration of the exhibition gives an insight into

end user product requirement crease out customer pain points in to be launched products.

Future of Metal-forming Industry in IndiaMetal-forming is on a growth curve in India; it has a never ending need for infrastructure requirements where sheet metal,

forming and joining technology play a key role. This will also boost investment in R&D for better and more efficient

machines and methods. IMTEX 2012 comes at a key point in the global economy as the world nations suffer economically

and look towards Asia and specifically India for growth in this sector.

Business Portfolio on Showcase Amada’s VPSS theme forms the base over which our solutions are made. Amada aims to showcase its solutions for flexible

manufacturing, quick turnaround times and minimising dependency on skilled labour. The new machines focus on ecology and

“giving back to nature.”

Ramesh Magadum – Sales Manager, Automation Expert – SUHNER India Pvt Ltd

Future of Asian Machine-tool industry The automotive sector is growing by leaps and bound in India and so is the demand for

automated machines in the Indian companies. The requirement in this segment—in terms

of volume— is also increasing. As far as the competition from the other Asian countries

are concerned, the Indian machine builders are at par with the other countries in terms of

technology and knowledge and we can easily compete with other countries on the grounds of

cost efficiency, productivity and good service.

IMTEX is one of the flagship exhibitions of India; with the best and the latest technologies from across the globe

being showcased at the event. Even the visitors at the event coming from all parts of the nation, add to the versatility.

IMTEX as a Platform to Leverage Business and Knowledge IMTEX is a very lucrative ground for business. Most people visiting the expo look for specific solutions. The event offers

a platform to directly interact with customers and offer solutions to solve their problems. The demonstration of machines

and new technologies from across the globe will add to our knowledge base.

Future of Metal-forming in IndiaThe metal-forming industry in India is witnessing an upward graph. The increased use of electronic products is also giving

a vent for the forming industry to grow in that sector. We have been participating at IMTEX over the last seven years and

the experience has always been very good. We are expecting an equally good turnout this year as well.

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D Ravindran – Senior Divisional Manager – Quattro Engineering India Ltd

Future Forecast for the Asian Machine-tool Industry Although there are fluctuations in the market, but, the growth in the industry is intact. IMTEX

has always been a platform for instant reaction and access for visitors and the exhibitors.

Expositions for niche segments is the trend observed across the globe. IMTEX - 2012 (forming)

will also provide us with a similar platform where we can meet personnel with specific search

and requirements. These focussed customers will help us meet their demands easily.

IMTEX 2012- Leveraging BusinessIMTEX’s USP is the kind of exposure that it gives. With a substantial number of visitors, the level of contact generation

will be commendable. We have been participating at IMTEX since 2007, and have always had a very good experience. Also,

the various country pavilions will be an eye opener for all of us to learn about the latest technological developments in the

world markets .

Business Portfolio on ShowcaseToday shop floor areas are compact and optimum utility of the shop floor is extremely essential. We specialise in vertical

storage systems to help utilise the shop floor optimally. At IMTEX, we will be showcasing our sheet storage systems.

IMTEX – 2012: Industry PlatformIMTEX has improvised over the years to help inculcate excellance among its participants.

The organisers have been successfully providing an international level of proficiency and participation and efforts are being

made to keep up the benchmark.

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Strategy


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK

IMTEX—the most after and visited event for the metal working industry—is visited by high-level delegations from user industries, manufacturing MNCs and several Indian and International business delegations. The exhibition recorded confirmed business orders worth ` 2552.30 million and high-potential business enquiries to the tune of ` 12,201.40 million during its maiden edition in 2010. Swapnil Pillai suggests a few pointers to make your business presence felt and enhance your potential at IMTEX.

Making the Most of Brand ‘IMTEX’

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Building RelationshipsWhen it comes to building relationships, there is no substitute for meeting people in person and discussing face to face. Conferences, exhibitions and trade shows are the perfect platform for meeting end users and key-decision makers. Talk to as many people as possible, take time to learn about their business and remember to collect business cards. The event can also be used as a live research session. Asking people opinions about your brand, products, sales pitch and marketing material would help to formulate future business plans.

Preparation Preparation is vital for success and will maximise opportunities, giving better value for money. The more thought and planning that is put in beforehand, the more likely the company would succeed at the event. Follow the exhibitor manual carefully and organise everything needed on the stand (such as lighting and electricity). Set objectives for the event and put a plan in place for all actions that need completing as early as possible. This should include all deadlines for getting the stand designed and the information needed to submit to the organiser.

Clear CommunicationMake sure all your marketing messages are prepared in advance of the event. The messaging should be consistent across the companies stand, company literature and press material. This will ensure the clear communication to the customers and prospects about the company and its business.

Increase Visibility Maximise the company’s presence by combining it with other marketing techniques. Use direct mail, participate in the events e-newsletters and have a close interaction with the official media partners who normally run features and articles about the event to create awareness about your company profile.

Prepare press packs with your background information, latest news and customer case studies in a press pack for easy reference. Immediate Follow-Up

Make sure you follow up with all the leads you have generated and the people you’ve spoken to. Send personal emails to people, rather than a group note to everyone you met, invite them to respond and to stay in touch with you. This increases the chance of converting your leads into sales.

INSIGHT & OUTLOOKFuture Forecast


According to projections—

Indian machine tool industry

ranks 13th in production

and 7th in consumption, in

import the nation is ranked

5th and 27th in export. These figures

clearly highlight the opportunities in

India. This industry is growing with

time; yet it has a lot of ground to cover

before achieving a significant position

in the global market. The availability

of skilled manpower is providing the

required thrust to propel India forward.

Current Status The Indian machine tool industry has

always been an import driven sector

due to the technological advancement

of global giants. However, in recent

time some of the Indian companies

with technological collaboration and

tie-ups with MNCs are gradually

becoming the major players in the

nation’s machine tool sector. According

to Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’

Association (IMTMA), in 2008-09

the consumption of imported machine

tools in India was 82.45 per cent and

in 2010 - 11 it reduced to 74.24 per

cent, which clearly shows that the

Indian companies have increased their

market share.

Sameer Vora – Director Marketing

– Robin Precision Products Pvt. Ltd,

adds perspective to the projections—

“The Indian machine tools industry

manufactures almost a complete range

of metal cutting and metal forming

machine tools. Customised in nature, the

products from the Indian basket comprise

conventional machine tools as well as CNC

machines. There are other variants offered

by Indian manufacturers too, including

special purpose machines, robotics, handling

systems, and Total Productive Maintenance

(TPM)-friendly machines. Efforts within

the industry are now underway to improve

the features of CNC machines, and provide

further value additions at lower costs,

to meet specific requirements of users.

In keeping with the current trends, and

emerging demand, the CNC segment could

be the driver of growth for the machine

tools industry in India.”

Asia RisingIt is rightly said that the 20th century

belongs to Asia; the region has become

an economic and industrial powerhouse.

The kind of growth Asian economies like

With the growing presence of global automobile and aerospace companies, as well as the progress observed in the energy, heavy engineering, electrical & electronics sectors; India’s machine tool segment has all the reasons to celebrate. Nishant Kashyap analyses why the Indian machine tool industry will attain new heights in the near future.

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China, India and other countries such as

Indonesia, Thailand, etc. have witnessed in

the last decade is phenomenal. Five (China,

Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and India)

Asian countries are among the list of top

ten consumer countries of machine tool.

“A 5 – 9 per cent GDP growth

has positioned India as the second

fastest growing economy in the world.

India’s rapid economic growth has

been backed by the strong progress in

agriculture, services, manufacturing,

construction and trade. The government

of India—to restore and

maintain the momentum

of industrial growth—has

taken a series of positive

responses. In the next

few years, the Indian

machine tool industry

is projected to achieve

30 per cent annual

growth rate. Exports

accounted for more than

25 per cent of output value,

and continue to maintain

its cost advantage”

avers Vora.

According to the

latest annual report

released by IMTMA,

five Asian nations

(China, Japan, Taiwan,

South Korea and India)

account for $ 39.2 billion worth of

consumption. The global consumption

of metalworking machine tools during

January - December 2010 stood at

$ 59.8 billion, representing a 19 per cent

overall growth over the previous year.

Future ForecastIndia has established itself to capitalise

on the new opportunities in the global

metal working industry, due to its

advantages in low-cost manufacturing

certification.

Yet, the industry still has a long

way to go to be termed ‘developed’

in all aspects. With customer’s slowly

prioritising quality and technology over

price, the road to development seems

smoother for the machine tool industry.

In 2011, the industry observed an

increase in investment in terms of facility

expansion, increment in output, new

technology centres and new entrants

in the country, which are expected to

carry on in the coming few years.

Expert Projections:

� Energy: McKinsey & Company’s

analysis suggests that if India

continues to grow at an average rate

of 8 per cent for next ten years, then

the nation’s power demand is likely

to climb from around 120 GW

at present to 315 – 335 GW by

2017, 100 GW higher than the

current estimates.

� Aerospace: Passengers carried by

domestic airlines from January

– June 2010 stood at 25.71 million

as against 21.1 million in the

corresponding period of 2009—a

growth of 22 per cent—data

released by the Directorate General

of Civil Aviation (DGCA) indicates

that the future will be bright for

the industry.

� Automobile: According to a

recent report by Society of Indian

Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM),

the size of the Indian automotive

industry by the year 2016 varies

between $ 122 – 159 billion,

including $ 35 billion of exports.

As per Automotive Componant

Manufacturers Association

(ACMA) Vision 2020

for India the Indian auto

component industry is

expected to grow beyond

US $ 110 billion by 2020.

Industry experts

believe that India has

emerged from recession

faster than most other

economies globally.

This has positively

impacted the demand

for machine tools in the

recent past. With new

avenues like aerospace

and wind power giving

the machine tool

industry a shot in the

arm, the demand seems

to be on the threshold.

IMTMA has projected a 2.3 times

growth in the demand for the

machine tool industry to touch

a level of ` 23,700 crore by end of

the 12th five year plan. In 2010 – 11,

the industry witnessed a demand of

` 10,300 crore, showing a growth

of 28.7 per cent over ` 8,000 crore

recorded in 2009 – 10.

On the other hand the Indian

machine tool industry is all set to

leverage this demand and churn out the

potentials from the market profitably.

Going by the statistics and reasons—

the Indian machine tool industry’s

future looks very promising—which

also specify that this is the “Time to be

in India”.

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In the next few years, the Indian machine tool industry is projected to achieve 30 per cent annual growth rate. Exports accounted for more than 25 per cent of output value, and continue to maintain its cost advantage.

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Braced by a sluggish economy and thrusting Chinese exports, the U S machine tool industry is witnessing a very tough business environment. Once a prominent name in machine tool production—over the years US lost it’s sheen to manufacturing havens in Asia and Europe, who have taken the lead with high quality, computer integrated, competitively priced equipments, which are delivered quickly. Swapnil Pillai along with expert inputs from Douglas K Woods – President – Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), tries to foresee the business outlook for machine tool industry in the US in the coming years.

Factors a f fec t ing

A m e r i c a n

c o m p e t i t i v e n e s s

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slowdown in the

US economy and its impact

on the manufacturing

industry, the strength of

the dollar overseas and the rising

input costs.

The United States currently

lags behind Germany, Japan, China,

Italy, Taiwan and South Korea in

the production of machine tools.

The United States must substantially

increase its production by gaining market

share in the domestic market and increasing

exports. This will not be easy as the

industry has lost capacity due to mergers,

buy-outs, consolidations and plant closings

that have taken place over the years. To

suit a major industrial nation, US machine

tool production should be four times where

the industry is today.

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Douglas K Woods – President

– Association for Manufacturing

Technology (AMT) opines that

the United States Manufacturing

Technology (MT) market and its

supporting industry are likely the most

open, competitive, and complex market

in the world. Nearly 400 MT builders

and nearly the same number of producers

of components, tooling, workholding,

automation, and other equipment are

in business, generating an average of $

14.5 million in revenue and employing

88 people. In 2011, the US market for

MT was valued at approximately $ 45

billion. The top three components of

the market are tooling ($10 billion),

machine tools ($7 billion), and MT

fluids (just over $ 6 billion). In addition

to the domestic market, U.S. producers

remain successful in both the Canadian

and Mexican markets. In Mexico, more

than half the orders are for US products;

nearly double the next largest importing

country. The current scenario in the

market is one of impressive growth as

orders for 2011 are 50 per cent increase

over 2010 figures, which were, in turn,

an 85 per cent increase over 2009 orders.

The 2012 forecasts show growth will

continue, but at a more modest pace.

Embracing ChangeAmerican producers face extensive

challenges regarding their expansion

and continued fiscal health.

These challenges range from a shortage

of skilled labor to increasingly tougher

regulatory standards. To meet these

challenges and make US manufacturing

more globally competitive, the Obama

administration launched the Advanced

Manufacturing Partnership and the

Skills for America’s Future programme

last summer. These initiatives focus on

boosting manufacturing innovation and

meeting the demands of a 21st century

workplace—key factors in increasing

competitiveness. Both industry leaders

and the current administration see the

development and expansion of a smart

force in the US as critical to growth in

the MT sector.

Governmental ImpetusAdditionally, the US government has

also sought to reduce the excessive

burden of tax and regulatory policies

that hamper growth, particularly

on smaller companies. Addressing

these challenges has been slow but

improving. Chief among the areas

where US manufacturers of advanced

technology hope to see gains is in

export restrictions. Export controls

make it difficult for US manufacturers

to compete in many of the largest

and fastest growing markets like

China, India, Russia, and South

America with their best technologies.

President Obama launched a National

Export Initiative at the beginning

of his administration which aims

to double US exports by 2015.

Export control reform is a major part

of that effort.

At IMTS 2012, to be held in

Chicago between 10 – 15 September,

visitors will see examples of American

prowess in process engineering, quality

and testing equipment, and automation

integrated with traditional technology.

The best in emerging and commercially

available technology will demonstrate

3-D waterjet cutting at new, higher, and

more precise pressures and the latest

in multi-operation machines which

profoundly impact productivity. These

new technologies are currently growing

at paces far above the industry average

because of their benefits over traditional

processes. Also, the Emerging Technology

Center at IMTS returns to display

advances in information exchange between

machines, cloud manufacturing, the latest

developments in additive manufacturing,

which is growing in traditional applications,

and nano-manufacturing, now

commercially affordable.

Renewed ExpectationsExpectations are IMTS 2012 will

cap off a new peak in manufacturing

technology’s US bookings, even topping

the 2007 level. However, the impetus that

pushed the 2011 market up 50 per cent

will soften a bit in 2012. A law enacted

at the end of 2010 allowing companies

to expense 100 per cent of new capital

equipment purchases expires at the end

of 2011, and given the budget climate

in Washington, DC, an extension is

questionable. Inventories, which were low

in 2009—something the US has never

experienced going into a recession—will

be back to normal levels by early 2012.

Despite the concern regarding slower

growth, some of the same conditions

are in place allowing for growth in

2012. The weak dollar and the age of

equipment on US manufacturing floors

remain constant and should factor into

the industry’s growth. Manufacturing

technology from the US is less expensive

than its foreign competition and US -

made goods are more price competitive

than many imports due to the weak

dollar. In addition, the average age of

machinery crept up to 13.5 years, and as

demand started to increase, the need for

investments in equipment was apparent.

Those investments are being made

largely, in completely new technology.

One last important factor that will

continue to drive US manufacturing

forward is the on-shoring or re-shoring

phenomenon. More work is coming

back to the US from foreign shores, and

there is greater foreign direct investment

in US facilities. This is because the

quality of work in the US is proving

to be more valuable than originally

calculated in the off-shoring investment

calculation. This all adds up to an

exciting, but unpredictable future that

will depend on collaboration between

industry, government, and schools to

meet the many demands of the future

worldwide marketplace.

Douglas K Woods –President – The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)

Export controls make it difficult for U S manufacturers to compete in many of the largest and fastest growing markets like China, India, Russia, and South America with their best technologies.



The Japanese machine tool industry resonates through its brands—Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Mitsubishi—quality and performance. Nishant Kashyap takes an overview of the largest global producer and one of the largest exporters of machine tools.

Machine tools are an

inseparable part of

the manufacturing

process—it includes

everything f rom

automobiles, planes, infrastructure

and trains to day-to-day objects like

TV, mobile phones and cameras.

The growth of the machine tools

industry is directly related to the growth

of the manufacturing sectors, which is

closely related to a country’s economic

growth rate. Post World War II and

during the period of rapid economic

growth from 1956 – 1973, the Japanese

economy was primarily driven by swift

growth in heavy industry and chemicals,

namely, steel, chemicals, heavy

electric equipments, and shipbuilding.

From 1974 – 1990, the focus switched

to automobiles, light electrics, and the

processing and assembly industries,

as Japan became the workshop of the

world. The growth of economy and

country’s manufacturing sector resulted

in huge machine tool demand, which

forced machine tool companies to

stay ahead in competition. The local

demand and competition created some

of the industry’s latest technology and

innovation, which made Japan a

leading innovator in machine tool

industries worldwide.

Area of ExcellenceThe Japanese machine tool industry

has emerged as a leader and has

over the years successfully survived

the highs and lows of the industry.

Japan’s success has strengthened

its economy. In spite of the global

competition, many of the Japanese

firms continue to claim leading

market positions. Japan is a leading

producer of metal cutting machinery.

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Japanese firms have successfully

capitalised on export opportunities.

One study has revealed that Japanese

manufacturers place more emphasis on

increased precision and service as part of

their export strategies.

Japan pioneered the connect

between numeric control with machine

tools; this enabled them to surpass

Europe and US in terms of production.

Japan dominated the number one

position in terms of machine tool

production till 2009; China surpassed

Japan due to the huge consumer base

in the country. Japanese machine

tools are particularly strong in the

fields of high-precision, composite

processing, and machining of hard-

to-cut materials. They offer unrivalled

levels of precision, timeliness, costing

and are honed in the fields that helped

make “Made in Japan” a byword for

safety and reliability—including tools

used in the automotive industry

(Toyota) and the electronics industry

(Panasonic, Hitachi, and Sony).

Japanese machine tool companies

through technology innovation,

electronic and information technology

application in CNC machine tools have

achieved a number of leading scientific

researches. Japan has a number of

manufacturers of CNC machine tools

in the high-speed, complex, intelligent

and environmental protection fields

to maintain the advanced level, in the

world machine tool industry. Japan has

remained China’s largest machine tool

exporter for three consecutive years.

In FiguresAccording to Japan Machine Tool

Builders’ Association (JMTBA), in

2010 due to overseas demand-led

production recovered up to ¥ 834.1

billion, an increase by 70.1 per cent

from the previous year. This accounted

for about 6.8 per cent of value of

production of the general machinery

industry, which amounted to ¥ 12,185.1

billion, and only about 1.3 per cent of

the value of production of the entire

machinery industry, which amounted

to ¥ 64,274.5 billion.

Japan’s machine tool industry, in

particular, has boasted the greatest share

in the world since 1982, and its share

has been exceptionally high. In order

to maintain this share, Japan’s machine

tool industry must remain committed

not only to expansion and advancement

of their product facilities, but also to

steady R&D efforts.

The latest data released by JMTBA

in August 2011 detailed the initial

orders for milling machine tool at

¥ 98.962 billion, which fell 12.7 per cent

compared to last month’s—¥ 113.224

billion, but is still higher than August

2010 of ¥ 85.851 billion and rose by

15.3 per cent. Japanese vertical milling

machine tool orders in seven months

break one hundred billion yen, the

amount of monthly orders for the first

time this year, dropped back less than

one hundred billion yen. In August

2011, the Japanese milling machine tool

orders amounted to ¥ 886.625 billion,

compared to the growth of 45.1 per cent

over the same period in 2010.

Demands from domestic and foreign

Japan vertical milling machine tool

orders amounted to ¥ 37.517 billion

which is a growth of 4.9 per cent

year on year increase of 31.1 per cent.

In August, the overseas orders amounted

to ¥ 61.445 billion machine, a decline

of 20.8 per cent, but an increase of

7.4 per cent over the same period in

2011. In August, the Japanese machine

tool orders for the domestic accumulation

of ¥ 281.248 billion, an increase of

46 per cent; cumulative overseas orders

to ¥ 605.377 billion, an increase of

44.7 per cent.

Business OutlookAfter the economic slowdown in 2009

when Japan’s machine tool business

experienced a downward graph in

production (¥ 1,300 billion for the

first time in 17 years since 1990 in

2007 dropped to ¥ 490.3 billion in 2009).

Japan’s machine tool builders have risen

strongly and have achieved the second

largest producer’s position in the global

machine tool industry. Today, every

company is striving to improve precision,

efficiency, operability and energy saving

features of its products. These represent

both basic productivity enhancements

and ventures in innovation. Driven by

fast growth in metal cutting and metal

forming sectors; sales of machine tool

accessories will also increase above

the average rate, in turn pushing the

sales of the country’s machine tool

industry ahead.

Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Total Orders 13,632 (110) 14,370 (105) 15,900 (111) 13,011 (82) 4,118 (32) 9,786 (238)

Dinestuc Irders 7,467 (111) 7,330 (98) 7,264 (99) 5,668 (78) 1,596 (28) 3,075 (193)

share (%) 54.8 51.0 45.7 43.6 38.8 31.4

Foreign Orders 6,165 (109) 7,040 (114) 8,636 (123) 7,343 (85) 2,522 (34) 6,711 (266)

share (%) 45.2 49.0 54.3 56.4 61.2 68.6

Production 11,103 (126) 12,112 (109) 13,032 (108) 12,492 (96) 4,903 (39) 8,341 (170)

NC Machine Tools

9,794 (127) 10,703 (109) 11,726 (110) 10,967 (94) 4,200 (38) 6,944 (165)

NC ratio 88.2 88.4 90.0 87.8 85.7 83.3

Export 8,151 (119) 9,215 (113) 8,920 (97) 8,747 (98) 3,214 (37) 6,086 (189)

Import 1,075 (122) 1,356 (126) 726 (54) 602 (83) 287 (48) 306 (107)

Import Dependancy Ratio (%)

26.7 31.9 15.0 13.9 14.5 11.9

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China has globally established itself as a lucrative market for machine tool companies and has also overtaken Japan and Germany to become the largest machine tool maker. Fuelled by foreign investment, China has constituted itself as a stronghold in the global manufacturing landscape. Swapnil Pillai tracks the trends involved

China’s exponential growth in

automotive, aviation, railway

modernisation, agriculture,

and energy has driven an

astounding consumption of

machine tools. China now consumes

one-fifth of the world’s machine tools.

The rise in consumption is matched by

China’s production capacities. Almost

all of the world’s top machine tool

manufacturers are investing or setting

up joint ventures in China leading to the

unprecedented growth in the country.

The nation’s growing capabilities with

high precision machine tools are also

reflected in its exports.

Due to the increased demand from

the automotive (auto parts), equipment

(petrochemical, metallurgical and

high-tech equipment), aviation

(civil aircraft), shipping

(d iese l eng ines ) , ra i l

(internal combustion engines), and

water industry, it is projected to

experience prolonged demand

for machine tools in the coming

years.

The country has also

become one of the most

important manufacturing

centres in the world.

Foreign companies have

focussed on China both as a

marketplace and also to establish

a low cost manufacturing base

for export to other markets.

According to a recent report, the

demand for machine tools in China

is projected to outpace growth in most

other parts of the world. Advances

will be supported by rapid growth in

durable goods production, especially

for industrial machinery, transportation

equipment, primary and fabricated

metals, and electrical and electronics

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goods. In addition, the expansion and

modernisation of China’s infrastructure

will result in an increase in ceramic,

glass, stone and wood product demand,

which will further contribute to machine

tool market gains. Moreover, a rise

in demand for higher-value CNC

machine tools will also boost overall

market value.

Metal Cutting Machine Tools to Lead from the FrontMetal cutting machine tools—including

lathes, milling machines, machining

centers, grinding and polishing machines,

and laser and electrical discharge

machines—accounted for 38 per cent of

overall Chinese machine tool demand.

Metal cutting machine tool demand is

expected to outpace that of other machine

tool products, spurred by strong growth

in investment by the manufacturing

sector. In addition, improving capabilities

in CNC technology, which is mostly

employed in metal cutting machine tools

such as machining centres, will contribute

to market advances in this category.

Sales of machine tool accessories are also

expected to climb at an above average

rate, driven by fast growth in machine

tool production in China and the sales

of metal forming machine tools will grow

at a healthy pace, fuelled by continued

growth in manufacturing output and

further boosts fixed investment spending

by both domestic and foreign owned

enterprises. In addition, demand for

non-metal machine tools is projected

to grow at a respectable rate, driven by

growth in wood, stone, glass and other

non metal durable goods production.

Increasingly, China’s machine-tool

producer’s are in a position to meet

the extraordinary demand generated in

their country.

Drivers for Robust GrowthDemand for machine tools in China

is projected to grow 14.2 per cent

annually till 2014. This strong growth

will bolster China’s current position

as the world’s leading consumer and

producer of machine tools. Both

supply and demand will benefit from

a number of government policies set

forth in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan.

Economic goals in the Plan that are

especially beneficial to the machine tool

industry are based on the development

of Strategic Emerging Industries

(SEIs), which will receive beneficial

government treatment and the push

for ‘Indigenous Innovation.’

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manufacturing is designated as one

of the SEIs and will be extensively

promoted by the Chinese government.

Advanced machine tool manufacturing

is an important segment of high-end

equipment manufacturing, the industry

will benefit from subsidies offered by

both the central and local governments

for research and development.

Sales of high-end machine tools will

also benefit from favourable tariff

policies that will promote the sales of

domestic products.

China plans to be an innovation-

oriented society by 2020 and a variety

of mega projects have been introduced

to achieve the goal, including the

development of CNC machine

tools that will focus on serving key

industries, such as aviation equipment,

ship building, motor vehicles and

generating equipment. Research and

innovation in the advanced machine

tool industry will be supported

by government initiatives so that

domestic producers can become more

competitive in terms of technology,

thus increasing their share of the

domestic market.

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� Abrasives and abrasive tool industry: Key enterprise: over 1580

� Machine tool electric apparatus and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) system and equipment industry: Key enterprise: over 320,

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The VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) confirms its projected growth of 30 per cent for the current year. With orders rising by 91 per cent during the first seven months of 2011, one of the highest levels ever experienced by the industry, Swapnil Pillai explores how the German machine tool industry is all poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of machine tool industry.

The German

machine tool

exports rose by

more than a third in

the first-half of 2011

compared to the previous year. These

strong hikes were spread well beyond

the European economies. The German

exports to the US rose by 67 per cent

and China has also reinforced its special

position as the largest export market by

far. After the huge reduction in capacity

utilisation in mid-2009 to less than 70

per cent, machine tool manufacturers in

Germany were operating at 95 per cent

capacity once again in July 2011. This

trend was also apparent in employment

figures. At the end of the first half-

year, more than 66,000 people were

employed in the sector. This is an

increase of almost four per cent over

the previous year.

Buoyant EconomyAccording to Martin Kapp

– Chairman – VDW

(German Machine Tool Builders’

Association), “The German machine

tool industry ranks among the world’s

top manufacturers and exporters of

machine tools. Last year, it produced

machines, components and services

worth approximately € 9 billion, and in

the same period generated orders of €

11.5 billion, which puts it third in the

global rankings for production volume.

The sector exported almost 70 per cent

of its production output to customers all

over the globe. With an export volume

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of around € 6 billion last year, Germany

was the second-largest supplier for

the world’s industrial companies. The

biggest sales markets are China, the

USA, Switzerland, Russia and Italy.”

Besides the core processing

techniques—such as milling, turning,

pressing, and grinding—there exists

an extensive variety of special purpose

machinery which are supplied especially

to highly sophisticated industries such

as automobiles, aircraft, military, and

Information Technology (IT).

“Germany, with its differentiated

industrial structure, is also the

planet’s second-largest market

for machine tools, and indeed an

attractive market for importers into

the bargain. Last year, machines

were consumed for € 4.9 billion,

of which imports accounted

for approximately 40 per cent.

German machine tools which

stand for quality, dependability

and efficiency are available in a

comprehensive choice of variants.

German manufacturers supply

everything needed for modern-

day metalworking jobs, from an

individual machine all the way through

to a complete production system for an

enormous range of different applications.

In particular, the manufacturers

concerned utilised the difficult years

of 2008 and 2009 for developing new

products, which meant that they were in

excellent shape for meeting the sudden

rise in demand levels last year.” says

Kapp.

Given this diverse set of customers

and their individual demand, the industry

is marked by a high degree of product

heterogeneity with respect to size, type,

complexity and functionality, Kapp says

that Germany enjoys a good reputation

and also adds that, “The sector’s business

situation is concomitantly buoyant at

present. Its products and solutions are

in demand all over the world; during the

first nine months of this year, more than

40 per cent of its exports (€ 5.6 billion

in all) were sent to Asia. Machines

worth € 195 million were delivered to

India alone and the demand remains

high. Germany—with its specialised

machines—has for many years been

the second-most-important supplier for

India’s industrial sector, after Japan. This

is not least a welcome confirmation of

the good reputation enjoyed by German

machinery and solutions in India.”

The sector has quarter by quarter

achieved double-figure growth in order

bookings, primarily driven initially by

China, South Korea and India. “The

order books in Germany’s machine tool

industry are full. The companies are

operating at full capacity, and carrying

with them an order backlog of almost

10 months—which in some cases, when

customised machines are involved, may

increase to eighteen months—extending

well into the upcoming year. International

customers are accordingly well-advised to

take due account of this when planning

their investments, so that they themselves

do not suffer from any bottlenecks in their

own production operations.” says Kapp.

Laggard GrowthThe current global financial turmoil has

hit almost all the economies around the

world deeper than anticipated. Industries

globally are impacted by the slowdown.

The global outlook is bleak and recovery

is still far. According to Kapp, “For

2012, the German machine tool industry

is nonetheless anticipating a cyclical

slowdown in the tempo of international

growth. This however—following

months of growth rates in double and

even triple figures—constitutes a return

to normality. It permits companies to

process their orders without having to

impose ever-lengthening delivery times

on their customers. Important customer

groupings—like the international

automotive industry, its component

suppliers, the energy sector, and aircraft

manufacturers—will additionally

be making strategic investments.

They have to themselves launch new

products on their markets, because their

customers expect more affordable,

more energy-efficient and

more individualised products.

This requires sophisticated

production technology, which

comes from Germany.”

Future-Ready SolutionsGerman machine tool

manufacturers are out in front

when it comes to technological

excellence; they offer the right

production engineering to enable

new requirements to be promptly

met. For instance, the requirements

of new drive technologies in the

automotive industry, the machining

of composite materials and light-weight

construction in the aircraft industry, and

much more.

Recently, the sector has committed

itself to proactively progressing

sustainability and energy-efficiency in

and for the relevant production processes.

Here, Germany is the front-runner on

the international scene. Nonetheless,

there will still be plenty of potential in the

future for further solutions that will enable

customers to make sustainable savings,

generating concomitant advantages in

terms of corporate competitiveness.

Kapp concluded by saying that the,

“The growth drivers for the international

machine tool industry next year will once

again be the BRIC nations, plus other

Asian markets as well, together with the

USA. In order to meet this demand,

the German machine tool industry is

upgrading its capabilities by setting up

its own sales offices and service depots or

even production facilities in Asia.”

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Taiwan is emerging as one of the strongest competitors on the global platform. While offering quality that is at par with the Japanese, this nation is also giving a tough chase to the Chinese in the price game. Debarati Basu finds out how Formosa island is strategically utilising its position to offer the best deals to the market

In the manufacturing fraternity,

Taiwan today plays an influential

role in the international market

by being the fifth largest producer

in the world. The country exports

nearly 75 per cent of its machine

tool output.

Despite the impact of the global

economic crisis, the nation has held its

ground strong and maintained its hard

earned position in the global market.

According to the latest statistics shared

by the Directorate General of Customs,

Ministry of Finance; Taiwan’s machine

tool output rose to over $ 3.91 billion

which is 77 per cent greater compared

to last year. This year, the industry

aims for the growth to remain above

20 per cent, making Taiwan the

third largest machine tool producer in

the world.

Exporting BrillianceAccording to International Monetary

Fund (IMF)—looking at the current

export performance—Taiwan’s economic

growth rate could reach 7.7 per cent

as opposed to its original forecast of

6.5 percent. Taiwan’s rapid economic

growth can be attributed to the boost

in the ‘triangular trade’ resulting from

increased overseas manufacturing and

purchasing by domestic firms.

The formal implementation

of the Economic Cooperation

Framework Agreement

(ECFA) next year is likely

to lend impetus to Taiwan’s

exports. The industry

forecasts that Taiwan’s exports

will reach a record breaking

$ 271.3 billion this year and a

6.9 per cent by next year.

According to the 2010 Global

Competitive Report released by

Switzerland’s IMD, Taiwan entered

into the top ten ranking for the first

time from its initial twenty third

TAIWAN:The Emerging Titan

TAIWAN:The Emerging Titan



position. The country’s impressive leap

in 2010 can be attributed to the effective

measures adopted by the government

facilitating trade development.

Technology BoostTaiwan’s economic development over the

past 50 years has evolved from agriculture

to high-end technology and is moving

towards a knowledge based economy.

In the area of high tech

industries over the past

two decades—Taiwan

has relied on its superior

technical manpower,

knowledge management,

large investments in

equipment and development

of high-tech industry

c lus ter s possess ing

speed and flexibility—to

become an indispensable

link in the global high-tech

industry system.

The country has also

earned an international

reputation for financial

stability among other Asian

countries and the onus

goes to the government’s

two–stage financial reform

process adopted in 2002.

Since then, there have been

gradual revisions in financial

laws and regulations to

achieve more effective regulatory

and oversight systems. Taiwan is

laying a solid foundation for its fast

development and transformation into

becoming a global ‘regional financial

services centre’.

Positioning for the Big LeapTaiwan has built a strong machine

tool industry over a period of more

than four decades. With regards to

the international market competition,

Taiwan’s products currently compete

against Japanese and German technology

and faces price competition from China.

To have an edge over the competition,

Taiwanese industry is responsive to

the market’s needs by developing

products that suits market niches.

The industry has also developed itself in

the augmentation of key machine tool

parts and components.

Machine tool part manufacturers in

the past chiefly supplied to the domestic

machine assembly companies; but lately,

are also successfully supplying to the

global market which has led to excellent

growth and profitability in the industry.

Generous Government AidThe Taiwanese government’s main focus

is to make the ‘Made in Taiwan’

brand ubiquitous around the globe.

Recognising precision machinery

as one of the key industries of

Taiwan, the government in its six

year national development plan

has emphasised on this segment.

It has also designated the Central

Taiwan Science Park as a centre

for the development of precision

machinery and aerospace industry

segments.

The ‘Economic Development

Vision 2015 - Industrial

Development Program’ charted

out by the nation also emphasises

upon upgrading and transforming

the conventional equipment

industry and supports vigorous

investment in R&D and

innovation to create cutting edge

technology.

The Taiwanese industry

over the years has understood

the nuances of the global

market and is utilising its resources

and competence to be the best in the

global manufacturing industry.

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After a historical high in 2008, Taiwan too was hit hard in 2009. However, in 2010, the industry dramatically recovered from the impact witnessing a rapid recovery; the annual production reached $ 3.88 billion while the exports touched $ 2.96 billion. The industry surged by 70 percent as compared to 2009.

Jimmy Chu – Chairman – Fair Friend Entreprise Co. Ltd

India is a huge market for us and our association with India has been increasing over the years, we see high scope of business there. While Japanese products are high on price, Taiwan is catching up on the competition fast and we are giving a strong competition to them.

Claire Kuo – Chairman and CEO – Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co. Ltd

The Taiwanese industry invests its value into products. We spend a lot on R&D and do not compromise on the quality. The market too, should look into the return on investment in a holistic way.

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Just a year ago the Italian market was regaining its stability from the slump in 2009. However, 2011 came as a double blow to the country’s economy. Even as the country is still recovering from the Euro-crunch that has rattled the G20 countries, Italy is confidently stabilising. Debarati Basu takes a look at how the country’s machine tool sector is aiding in the re-engineering of stability.

The Italian trade

is dominated

by automobiles

and machinery

industries and heavily

depends on the manufacturing

sector. Over the years, Italian brands

like FIAT, Lamborghini and Ferrari

have created a niche in the global arena

and are known for high quality and

superior goods.

However, the growth pattern of

the country has undergone a complete

turnover after the recent Euro crisis.

While economists yet to come to a

consensus on whether the bold decision

to shift to Euro from lira was wise

enough, Italy is shrugging its past, and

is now starting with a fresh outlook.

Number Talks Amidst testing times, the Gross

Domestic Product (GDP) in Italy

expanded 0.80 per cent in the second

quarter of 2011. The exports were

worth € 33 billion in September,

2011. Italy’s major export items

include precision machinery,

motor vehicles (utilitaries,

luxury vehicles, motorcycles,

and scooters), chemicals and electric

goods. The country’s closest trade ties are

with the other countries of the European

Union and conducts about 59 per cent

of its total exports with them. Known

as the world’s fourth-largest producer

of machine tools and the third-largest

exporter, Italy’s biggest trade partners

are Germany, France, Spain, UK and

the US.

In the same period till September

2011, Italy’s imports were worth

€ 34.9 billion and the country heavily

imported engineering products,

chemicals, transport equipment, energy

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products, minerals and nonferrous

metals, automobiles and electronic items,

among others. Its main import partners

include Germany, France, Netherlands,

Belgium, Spain, China and the

United States.

Although the recent economic

turmoil has dented the business inflow

into the country, according to a survey

conducted by Italian Institute for

Studies and Economic Analyses (ISAE),

the business confidence declined to

94 per cent in October, 2011 from

94.5 per cent in September, 2011.

However, the consumer confidence in

the same duration had improved to

96.5 in November, 2011 from 93.3 in

October of the same year.

Growth PhaseEven amidst adversities, the country is

optimistic about the future growth of

the economy. The Italian manufacturing

industry is working full swing towards

the sectors which will add on growth

prospects of the country.

Aerospace: For any country, the aviation

sector is not only its gateway to the

world but also one of the most important

sectors for its economy and its growth.

In recent years, the global aviation

industry has been through many ups and

downs. From skyrocketing fuel prices

to the recent financial crisis, aviation

industry has confronted a very rough

weather over the last decade. However,

as the global aviation industry is on the

path of recovery and looks forward to an

optimistic future, Italy too is moving at

full gear to make an encouraging mark

in this sector.

Automobile: The downturn in the Italian

new vehicle sales market continued well

into 2011. According to estimates from

the Italian Association of the Automotive

Industry (ANFIA), after a near 7 per cent

year-on-year fall in 2010, passenger car

sales fell over 15 per cent year-on-year

in the first five months of 2011, to

993,600 units.

With consumers continuing to

reign in their spending and businesses

remaining cautious of a solid uptick

in economy, Business Monitor

International (BMI) predicted the sales

of both passenger cars and commercial

vehicles to remain lacklustre in

2011. Meanwhile, the outlook for

Italy’s production remains gloomy.

Uncertainties in domestic vehicle

sales and the shaky future for auto

production in Italy got it the ninth

spot in BMI’s Risk-Reward Ratings

for the autos industry in Europe.

Italy ranked below its other Western

European neighbours including UK,

Germany and France. However,

foreseeing a stronger economic growth

and production competitiveness, Italy

Autos Report forecasts some recovery

in this sector from 2012.

Steel Industry: The Italian steel industry

continues to enjoy one of the strongest

performances in the EU, contributing

22 per cent of overall EU growth in

output, but BMI’s latest Italy Metals

Report warns of a slowdown in growth

due to base effects coupled with a loss

of momentum in economic growth. In

the first four months of 2011, Italian

crude steel output grew by 8.5 per cent

year-on-year to 9.42 million tonnes,

representing 22 per cent of the increase

in EU steel output over the period.

According to the Federazione Imprese

Siderurgiche Italiane (Federacciai)’s

statistics, in the first quarter of 2011,

Italy’s overall steel imports reached five

million tonnes, a rise of 25.4 per cent

year-on-year, while its steel exports

totalled 4.4 mn tonnes, up by 16.2 per

cent year-on-year. In the same period,

Italy’s imports of long steel products

increased by 26 per cent to 674,000

tonnes, while its long product exports

totalled 857,000 metric tonnes, up by

10.3 per cent year-on-year.

Energy sector: The new Italy Power

Report forecasts that the country will

account for 4.11 per cent of developed

markets power generation by 2015,

with a sizeable supply shortfall after

system losses and power industry usage.

The report forecasts a rise in regional

generation by 7.2 per cent between 2010

and 2015. BMI estimates that thermal

power generation by 2015 will see a

4.23 per cent growth.

Future Galore Even while drifting through difficult

times, Italy is better positioned than other

European countries hit by the economic

slump. Being the third-largest economy

and the second-largest manufacturing

hub in Europe, the country projects a

promising picture of improvement in

the coming years. The new governance

in place has boosted Italy’s credibility in

the global platform. With a long legacy

of providing quality and reliance, the

manufacturing sector of Italy is treading

the road to rebuild investor confidence

in the Eurozone.

Giorgio Beretta – Past president – Italian Association of Manufacturing and Trading Companies in Fluid Power Equipment and Components

There is a lot talked about the dramatic situation in Italy but, with government support, new laws and cost reduction measures we find that the economic results this year have been better than last year and we are keeping our fingers crossed for 2012. Also, few years back, we only talked about China but now, we see good opportunity in India as well. We feel we can do a very good job together.

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Korean efficiency and precision manufacturing is well known the world over through its many brands like Samsung and Hyundai. The Korean machine tool industry has grown rapidly and has achieved global accreditation in a short span. Nishant Kashyap takes a look at the fourth largest machine tools manufacturing nation.

The history of the machine

tool industry in Korea is

aligned with the overall

industrialisation of the

country since the 1970s.

Korea experienced rapid industrial

growth from the 1970s. Large

conglomerates in key industries

received heavy subsidies from the

government to help stimulate the

nation’s economy. The industry

helped industrialisation like textile,

automobile and shipbuilding to

grow rapidly, which resulted in

huge demand for the machine tools

sector in the nation. Korea’s machine

tool manufacturers have not only

capitalised the local demand but, have

also achieved global acknowledgement

through their sophistication in

technology. According to Dong-Ho

Moon – Chief Manager – Economic

Survey & Public Relation Deparment,

Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers’

Association (KOMMA), “Machine

tool end users around the world are

recognising Korean machine tool

brands and are satisfied with products

gradually. As major Korean companies

drive diverse and aggressive marketing

for exports, exports of machine tool

products which have been concentrated

to China (40 per cent of

total exports) are being

expanded to India, Brazil,

and Southern-East Asia

successfully.”

Demand PatternRecognised as the

manufacturing hub for

ship building, automobile

manufacturing and electricals

and electronics; demand for the

machine tools segment is bound to

rise in the near future. “Domestic

orders dominate the demand in the

Korean machine tools sector, while

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the export ratio is 37 per cent of the

total production. The main machine

tool end-user industries like automotive,

IT, and shipbuilding industries which

have global enterprises such as Hyundai

Motors, Samsung are expected to

expand by investing consistently and

securing the global competitiveness.

It can be assured that, Korean machine

tool industry would be mutually

developed along with end-user

industries.” avers Moon.

In 2007, the automobile industry

accounted for 35 per cent of Korean

machine tool orders, while the

shipbuilding industry’s consumption

stood at 11.6 per cent. However, in

2008, due to the global economic

turmoil, gross demand in the automotive

industry attributed to 27.8 per cent of

total machine tool orders, the lowest

rate since 1997.

The world machine tool market

is projected to grow rapidly in spite

of uncertainty looming on global

economy. Industries that are end-

users of the machine tool segment

are projected to continue with their

investments in new markets, new

technologies, and new models.

Moreover, the increase in income will

create more demand for the machine

tool industry, for IT as well as electric

and electronic equipments.

Growth Propeller Home to the world’s leading ship and

automobile manufacturers, the business

conditions in Korea indicate huge

opportunity for machine tools builders.

The machine tool industry is heavily

dependent on the market conditions of

the respective industries; this serves as

the biggest advantage for the Korean

machine tool industry as, the nation’s

local demand justifies the opportunities.

Apart from successfully dealing with

local demand, the nations’ manufacturers

have expanded beyond Korea to exploit

global demand in the industry. Korean

manufacturers have forayed into the

overseas markets and the nation is today

known as one of the major exporters of

machines around the globe.

“Korea mainly exports to developing

nations and 73.7 per cent of the total

Korean machine tool export is consumed

by China alone. Exports to developing

countries having growth potential are

projected to increase. However, the

uncertainty factor in the economy in

developed countries (USA, Europe) can

play the role of a variable factor.

“India leads the country wise machine

tool exports by Korea in the niche market;

USA, China and Germany are the other

nations in this segment. Korean machine

tool manufacturers are now also foraying

into other world markets like Brazil,

Mexico, Turkey, South-East Asia and

Eastern Europe.” informed Moon.

Explaining the statistics of Korean

machine tool exports Moon says,

“In 2010 the Korean machine tool

industry exported goods worth

$ 1.7 billon and ranked as the seventh

largest exporter globally. Also, it

imported machine tool products worth

$ 1.4 billion and ranked as the fourth

largest global importer. Country wise,

the largest importer of Korean machine

tools is China ($ 721 million) followed

by USA ($ 149 million) and India

($ 121 million). By machine

type, Numeric Control (NC) lathes

($ 364 million), machining centers

($ 339 million) and presses

($ 243 mil l ion) are Korea ’s

leading exports.

Future Outlook The Korean machine tool industry

is continuously surging forward to

achieve higher positions in different

strata of industrial performance to

strengthen its overall position in

the global machine tool industry.

“The Korean machine tool industry

had experienced a growth of 63 per

cent in 2010, however it has seen

only about 20 per cent hike in 2011.

Nevertheless, Korean machine tool

industry has maintained a positive

outlook and achieved a growth of

6 - 10 per cent due to the increase

in exports as well as a solid

domestic machine tool demand. In

the near future, Korea is expected

to make it to the top four machine

tool manufacturing nations alongside

China, Japan and Germany.” says

Moon.

The Korean machine tool industry

has gradually upgraded levels of

technology, and Korean-made products

are considered compatible in the

world market in terms of functional

technologies such as machining and

assembly processes. The South Korean

machine tool industry has mastered

the art of developing new technologies

and promises to offer a cost and

technological edge to its products in

future. “It is expected that machine

tool production in 2011 will reach

$ 5.4 billion, an increase by 20 per cent

above the record breaking momentum

experienced during the last year.

The continuous facility investments

in major end-user industries such as

automotive, electric and electronics,

general machinery; and the advance of

overseas markets (India, Brazil, Europe

and USA) is expected to generate

favourable trends in the Korean

machine tool industry. Exports are also

projected to reach $ 2.2 billion with

an increase of 30 per cent surpassing

$ 2 billion for the first time.”

concludes Moon.

Going forward, it is forecasted that

Korean machine tools that have strong

competitiveness in price and quality

would be improved consistently by

developing new products and foraying

into newer export markets.

Dong-Ho Moon – Chief Manager – Economic Survey and Public Relation Department, KOMMA

Recovering quickly from the global financial crisis in 2010, Korean machine tool industry reached the largest volume in its history. Globally, Korea was ranked fifth for machine tool production ($ 4.5 billion) which has experienced an increase by 63 per cent from 2009. Also, it ranked seventh for exports with an increase of 38 per cent globally.

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Singapore is strategically best positioned to serve the emerging markets in Asia and Middle East. Devika Jadhav explores why leading global engineering companies are flocking to this island nation.

The recent growth in the

Asian and Middle Eastern

economies, combined with

the rapid industrialisation

and urbanisation in these

nations is translating into a huge scope in

emerging markets for the manufacturing

and infrastructure sectors. One of the

leading nations to have cashed in these

trends is Singapore.

Today, Singapore is home to

major global engineering firms; Arup,

Jacobs Engineering, KBR, Fluor,

CH2MHILL, WorleyParsons, CB&I

Lummus, Foster Wheeler, Yokogawa,

Emerson, Rockwell Automation and

M+W Zander are some of the more

significant ones.

At a GlanceOther factors making Singapore a

lucrative base for MNCs are stated

below.

Economy: A recent report by the

Singapore Economic Development

Board (SEDB) states that the

Engineering Services industry

currently accounts for about 1.2%

of Singapore’s GDP. The industry

employs about 35,000 in Singapore

and is expected to grow 5-6%

annually by 2020.

Human Resource Expertise:

Singapore has transformed into a

hub for engineering solutions due to

the right mix of experience and skills

inculcated in its personnel through

rigorous training. Singapore’s tertiary

institutions are replete with engineering

talent ready to prove their aptitude.

Market Connectivity: With the boom

in the Asian and Middle Eastern

economies, most MNCs are looking

out for a base with easy access to these

emerging markets. Singapore holds

the strategic advantage of being an

excellent option for logistics as well as

manufacturing. The easy connectivity

to both Asian and Middle Eastern

markets helps companies to engineer

and handle complex projects globally.

Focus Areas for Metal-Working SectorIt is an established fact that companies

around the world are eager to enter the

emerging markets and setting up base

in Singapore is helping them achieve it.

The Singapore government is all set to

provide the companies with necessary

resources to accomplish this. Aerospace

and precision engineering are the focus

areas in Singapore.

SINGAPORE:Harbouring Acceleration


Aerospace Engineering: Singapore has

developed substantially to accommodate

the growing demands from the aviation

sector. It is one of the leading Asian

nations providing aerospace maintenance,

repair and overhaul (MRO).

Singapore is home to over 100

aerospace companies; holding a quarter

of the Asian MRO segment. Leading

players such as ST Aerospace and

Goodrich carry out comprehensive nose-

to-tail MRO services from airframe

maintenance to engine overhaul to

aircraft modifications and conversion.

Other than MRO, Singapore is also

seeing a growing number of aerospace

designs and manufacturing operations.

Engine gears, valves, and galley

equipment are some of the products

manufactured in Singapore. On the

R&D front, Boeing, EADS, Pratt &

Whitney and Rolls-Royce have made

commitments to partner Singapore’s

A*STAR and research institutes to

jointly carry out aerospace research.

To keep up with its successful march

in the aerospace segment, Singapore is

upgrading its secondary airport

at Seletar into a World-Class

Integrated Aerospace Park.

Spanning 300ha, the dedicated

aerospace park allows companies

to reap the benefits of a world-

class business infrastructure,

complete with runway access,

and the synergies from cluster

integration. At present the

aerospace park houses 30 aviation

companies—ST Aerospace, Jet

Aviation, Fokker Services Asia,

Hawker Pacific Asia and Execujet—are

a few of them.

The Seletar aerospace park provides the

following facilities -

� Aerospace Maintenance, Repair &

Overhaul (MRO)

� Design and manufacture of aircraft

systems, components, and potentially

light aircraft

� B u s i n e s s & g e n e r a l

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� Regional aerospace campus, which

will house educational and training

institutes and research facilities

Rolls-Royce, is setting up a futuristic

plant to manufacture engines for large

aircraft. “Our world-class Facility of the

Future at Seletar Aerospace Park will

break boundaries in terms of operational

and environmental efficiency and be

our distinctive showcase in Asia,” Sir

John Rose, Chief Executive of Rolls-

Royce, said on 19 February 2008 at the

company’s groundbreaking ceremony.

Precision Engineering: Precision

engineering in Singapore has been

established since 1970. What began as

a support for the initial manufacturing

establishments; is today a 2700

companies-strong industry and hosts

the headquarters and R&D facilities for

several engineering MNCs.

Singapore’s precision engineering

sector comprises a range of companies

from contract manufacturers to full

solution providers, who offer design,

prototyping, production and supply

chain management capabilities. Almost

all the major Original Equipment

Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1

automotive suppliers use Singapore to

oversee their regional operations. Many

OEMs also use Singapore as a regional

logistics base to manage their aftermarket

spares distribution to the region.

In ClosingSingapore enjoys excellent connectivity

and an efficient supply chain. It is further

strengthening its infrastructure to ride

future growth trends. The facts and

figures of the country’s economy speak

volumes about the future opportunities.

The scope for metal working and

its ancillaries is quite substantial.

If the factors explained in the

write-up are taken into consideration,

then Singapore is the place to be

for any metal works company that

is focussing on the aerospace and

precision engineering sectors.

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� On a year-on-year basis, Singapore’s manufacturing output increased 24.4 per cent in Oct. 2011.

� On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, manufacturing output grew 14.2 per cent in Oct. 2011.

� The output of precision engineering cluster fell 5.5 per cent year-on-year in Oct. 2011. The machinery & systems sector rose 0.6 per cent while the precision modules & components segment fell 13.8 per cent, as a result of lower output in metal precision components, connectors, metal stamping work, as well as dies, moulds, jigs and other tools. On a year-to-date basis, the output of the precision engineering cluster was 17.9 per cent higher than the same period a year ago.

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� The Engineering Services industry currently accounts for about 1.2 per cent of Singapore’s GDP and employs about 35,000 people.

� Nine of the world’s top 10 Control & Automation companies already have significant operations in Singapore making it the leading process control hub in Asia.

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Renowned for machine tools, featuring sophisticated technology and quality production lines, Spain strikes an outstanding balance between technology and talented workforce. Nishant Kashyap analyses how Spain’s success in matching machining excellence with cutting-edge design has helped the nation establish itself as a force to reckon with in the world of manufacturing.

Spain is the

third largest

producer of

machine tools

in the European

Union and is ranked

among the top ten leading

producers in the world. In

terms of export volumes, it is

ranked eighth among the leading

exporters. The Spanish machine

tool industry is characterised by a

low level of production integration.

Foundry components, gears, screws,

numerical control equipment,

hydraulic and pneumatic equipment,

etc. are supplied by the auxiliary

industry—which has specialised

production plants equipped with

the most advanced technology.

Propens i ty to cont inue

internationalisation has always

been a distinguishing feature of

this industry.

The Spanish widely appreciate

creativity and intelligence in

their machines and technologies.

Their innovativeness has placed the

nation’s machine tool industry among

the top ten in terms of production

and export.

Focus on R&DMachine tool manufacturers in

Spain tend to focus their business

on strategic processes such as

SPAIN:On the Bull Run

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R&D on new products, engineering,

manufacturing essential components

for machines, as well as assembling,

selling and providing after sales

service. Spain’s machine tool sector

focuses on R&D, strong industrial

subcontracting infrastructure and gives

huge importance to strategic training

plans. The sector is recognised by its

proprietary technology based on the

serious research, design, development

and innovation efforts of its companies

as well as the continuous collaboration

with the numerous technology centres

located in the geographical area.

According to AFM (The

Spanish Association of Machine

Tool Manufacturers), the country’s

machine tool sector is held in high

esteem throughout the world for

its unwavering commitment to

technological innovation; allocating

on average 6 per cent of its turnover

to R&D and innovation. The machine

tool builders in the nation have become

more aggressive and are investing more

in R&D.

INVEMA, AFM’s technology

unit, helps member companies to

drive their technological development,

working together with their R&D

and innovation units. Regarding

technological s tandardisat ion,

monitoring and development, it helps

to draft protocols for machinery

reception, construction and safety,

reviewing regulations and setting

up sectorial observatories, etc.

INVEMA is moreover, the

organiser of the ‘Machine Tool

and Manufacturing Technologies

Biennial’, a forum in which knowledge

is shared and the latest developments

in the sector are presented, thereby,

leading to their implementation in

production processes. Furthermore,

companies reinforce their R&D and

Innovation units with the essential

backing provided by a robust network

of technology centres specialising in

machine tools.

Industry StrengthEngineering-based manufacturing is

Spain’s chief strength and, machine

tools have always remained at the

heart of innovation in engineering.

Spanish manufacturers are known

for their flexibility and quick

response that is unmatched by

manufacturers of any other country.

In addition, the strength of the Spanish

machine tool industry also lies in

supplying custom-made machines and

systems—in other words—machines

and systems produced to meet specific

requirements of individual users.

With technically advanced workforce

and making up with innovation in

manufacturing—the Spanish machine

tool industry has armed itself to tackle

this swing and has maintained steady

growth over the past few years.

Spanish machine tools are

appreciated by quality-conscious

manufacturers in sectors such

as tool and mould production,

telecommunications, automotive

industry, aerospace and general

mechanical engineering-areas—

where high-precision, performance,

flexibility and reliability—are required.

The country has given priority to

its technological capabilities and

workforce, as a growth strategy in an

economically integrated, yet constantly

competing world.

Spanish products have obtained

growing market shares in specific

niches, especially machinery for metal

cutting, metal forming machines,

turning centres and machines for

armament production and aerospace.

A point that makes them stand

apart is their technological advent

in cutting system that was possibly

necessitated by the industry being a

cluster of small companies with low

manpower. All this has made Spain

a major source of machine tools to

the world, making them a leading

producer and exporter.

Business OutlookThe production of machine tools

is one of the activities which have

influenced the industrial development

of Spain, helping undoubtedly

the modernisation of the nation’s

productive system. The geographical

concentration of the sector is in the

Basque region, home to majority of

Spain’s machine tool builder, clearly

shows the specific weight and the

strategic importance of this sector

within the industrial structure of

this self-governing community.

The machine tool sector takes

advantage of this particular situation

because it benefits from the presence

and help of an administrative system

which has great legislative independence

in the field of industrial policy. In 2010,

the production of machine tools in

Spain was $ 812 million, export

$ 601.4 million, import $ 283.5 million

and consumption $ 494.1 million.

On an average, Spanish

machine tool builders allocate 6

per cent of their annual turnover to

R&D. For the country’s largest

builders, this investment may represent

10 per cent or more. Other than

traditional consumers like Germany,

US, France and Italy, Spanish

manufacturers have also established

themselves in developing nations like

China, India, Brazil, Russia, Turkey,

etc. European markets are bound to

take substantial time-period to

recover completely from the pre-

recession trade targets. However, the

business environment is opening up

new opportunities for the Spanish

machine tool industry.

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Spainish Machine Tool Industry

$-Million 2010 (est)

$-Million 2009 (rev)

Production 812.0 1,035.9

Consumption 494.1 557.6

Import 283.5 289.2

Export 601.4 767.6

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At a time when instability is reigning over European markets and economies are trying their level best to stay afloat; France is marching towards progress. As the country banks on the aerospace industry, the boom in this segment is sure to take the nation to unimaginable heights. Debarati Basu provides an overview.

While economic

turmoil casts

a shadow over

Europe, reports

of International

Monetary Fund have rated France

as the second largest economic power

in the European Union. The WTO

2011 survey has graded the country

as the sixth largest exporter of goods

and fourth largest exporter of services.

These statistics only suggest the strong

measures carried out by France amidst

economic slumps.

“France has been active in the metal

working industry for many decades. The

present economical situation is of concern

to the whole industry. Exporting and

relocation of the industry are a part of the

solution to generate growth in the future,”

Nathalie Beck – Vice President – European

Association of Machine Tool Merchants.

However, aerospace and automotive

industries hold the reins of the country’s

growth. Groupement des Industries

Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales

(GIFAS)—a French Aerospace

Association—has rated the Aerospace

industry in France as the largest

in Europe.

Growth Trajectory The year 2010, experienced an

expansion of the French economy

after the 2008-2009 recession. The

country’s GDP grew by an average

of 1.5 per cent per annum. The

recovery nevertheless was moderate

before the Euro depression sunk in

last year. However, the economy

is growing strong despite

adversities.

The manufacturing industry had seen

a decent hike in production in 2010. The

automobile production which had dropped

by 20 per cent in 2009 jumped back on

track to 12 per cent in 2010 and continued

on its growth path last year.

After two years of decline, 2011 saw

a continuation of business investments.

Improvement in the business climate in

most French manufacturing sectors, industry

announcements indicating increases in

budget investments in some companies,

increase in the number of commercial

motor vehicle registrations and progression

with an intent to purchase capital goods

from wholesalers advocated the growth

trend of France through the year.

The European market for the machine

tool segment entered a phase of robust

growth. Increase in new orders in the first

quarter indicated the industry’s recovery

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in 2011. While the global market for

the machine tool industry is expected to

bounce back and reach a new peak growth

in 2013; France is playing its part in the

growth trajectory.

Climbing Ladders of SuccessFrance is the second largest economy and

second largest trading nation in Europe.

France, not unlike many other modern

industrialised nations, has a large and

diverse industrial base. Economic growth

rates in France have been steady for decades

due to conservative planning of economy

which in comparison to other west

European countries is more centralised by

the government in France. Here’s a look at

the market drives of the French economy.

Aerospace Industry: France leads Europe

in vertically developing its aerospace

industry. The industry claims that France

has a multifaceted aerospace industry as,

it has different branches. For example,

the development of passenger aircrafts

for civil applications, jets for the defence

forces, avionics, helicopters, weapons and

other aeronautical projects. The aerospace

industry in France is influenced by the

European Aeronautical Defence and

Space Company (EADS) and the French

Corporation Aerospatiale Matra. Also, the

French government has taken several new

R&D initiatives in the aerospace industry

for regions to implement in the following

years to boost the segment. This cluster of

the aerospace industry of France has grown

with the progress in the markets. Some of

the significant recent developments of the

aerospace industry of France include the

development of Airbus A3XX series, the

A400M along with combat aircrafts like

Mirage F1, Mirage 2000, Mirage III and

Mirage V.

Car Manufacturing: The French market

for machine tools is led by big customers

in the aerospace and automotive industries

and thus, is often subject to large swings

due to the timing of major programs.

According to the Political, Economic,

Social, Technological, Legal and

Environmental (PESTLE) country analysis

of France, the French car manufacturing

industry’s total revenue in 2010 was $ 25.8

billion, representing a CARC of -5.3 per

cent during the period 2006-2010. The

industry production volumes decreased

to reach a total of 2,069,627 units in

2010. However, the performance of the

industry is expected to accelerate, with an

anticipated CAGR of 5.2 per cent between

2010 and 2015. This is expected to drive

the industry to a value of $ 33.2 billion by

the end of 2015.

Spending Right In any given situation, R&D forms the

best investment which guarantees a return.

At a time when research is becoming an

increasingly global activity, France offers

a wide range of decisive advantage. With

a pool of highly-qualified researchers,

world-class research centers that are

strengthening their links with businesses;

and government incentives designed to

stimulate public-private partnerships,

France is a melting pot of the best research

activities in the world.

“R&D is of importance to France.

More than two percent of the national

gross product, which amounts to Euro 40

billion, is spent on innovations every year,”

points out Beck.

According to reports by Ernst &

Young, France is the second leading

recipient in Europe of foreign R&D

investment projects. Research institutes

of France are more open than ever to

forming partnerships with French and

foreign firms, positioning themselves to

play a full part in global research and

innovation networks.

Not just that, French aerospace

companies invest more than 15 per cent

of their turnover in R&D activities, which

is more than their counterparts in other

major competing nations. Public and

private R&D expenditure amounts to €

2.4 billion in the country. The National

Aerospace Research Office (ONERA)

and National Space Exploration Centre

(CNES) actively participates in European

Space Agency programs and heavily spend

on research in the sectors of propulsion

and combustion, composite materials,

aerodynamics, acoustics, and embedded

electronic and IT systems.

Nathalie Beck, Vice President, European Association of Machine Tool Merchants

Huron Graffenstaden SAS, Strasbourg—a French manufacturer of machining centres and milling machine—was acquired by Jyoti Ltd in 2007. This illustrates the co-operation between industries in France and India in recent years.

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOKIndustry Overview


Metal forming covers

a large subset of

industrial activities that

include sheet metal

forming, automotive

stamping, crowns and closures, metal

stamping, and miscellaneous metal

fabrications.

Sheet metal forming has been a

modern development by the emergence

of press machine as a means of mechanical

processing, and the production and

stable supply of sheet by rolling, since

the industrial revolution. Sheet metal

forming has many advantages—easier

mass production, manufacturing

complex shape with good dimensional

accuracy, and high material yield. As

a mature technology, it has been used

in the manufacture of components

for automobiles, telecommunication

equipments, and many other industrial

products. However, with the demand

for lighter and stronger components

from the automotive, aerospace and

energy sector have resulted in various

developments in metal forming

technology.

Thrust for Lighter and Stronger MaterialsThe automotive industry desires light-

weight, high-strength components that

are easily recyclable. One component

being considered for change is the fuel

filler neck.

Similarly the wing stringers in

planes which run down the length of

each wing and, in conjunction with

the horizontally positioned wing ribs,

provide both structural integrity and

give each wing its profile, to optimise

flight performance and fuel efficiencies.

The accuracy, quality and consistency

with which aerospace companies form

the profile of each stringer is critical,

as in flight they have to withstand

a variety of loads, which will vary

The highest possible precision is essential for achieving lasting success in the components supply industry. Swapnil Pillai explores the advantages and futuristic techniques like Servo drive presses.

Forming TechniquesServo for Effective Forming

Industry Overview


depending on where in the wing they

are located.

This has caused problems with

traditional manufacturing processes.

Here, servo-drive technology enables

higher forming speeds and better

utilisation of the material’s potential

to be achieved. The servo press is a

free motion press, which can realise an

optimum slide motion that is tailor-

made for production needs.

Types of Servo DriveServo Presses are classified into two

main types:

Screw or Ball Screw Drive:

A screw-type press’s operating

principle is similar to that of a friction

screw press. The flywheel is replaced

by a servomotor, and the servomotor

rotation is transmitted to a ball

screw mechanically or through a timing

belt. The press slide is moved up

and down by the ball screw’s

reciprocating motion.

Maximum load is available

throughout the press stroke, but press

load capacity is limited by the ball

screw’s strength and the servomotor’s

capacity.

Screw-and-Link Drive: In this

servo press, the rotation of the motor

is transmitted to a reciprocating ball

screw by a timing belt. The knuckle-

link mechanism is activated by the

ball screw, which results in the press

ram’s linear motion. A screw-and-link

press requires reversed servomotor

operation for reciprocating press slide

movement. Continuous, high-speed

reciprocating can be achieved without

the reversed motion of the servomotor

by using a gear drive and a main gear

eccentric shaft.

Benefits of Servo DriveServo presses are recently introduced

metal forming machinery and they are

in many ways, a hybrid of mechanical

and hydraulic presses. They are

designed to combine the strengths of

conventional mechanical and hydraulic

presses, and at the same time to

minimise their constraints. The servo

press with many characteristics is more

effective in sheet metal forming. One

of the effective uses of servo press is

the forming of hard formable metal

sheets. The length of slide stroke of a

servo press can be changed, because the

variable stroke function is granted by

reverse rotation of the servo motor.

Therefore the slide stroke is able

to be optimised depending on the

processing. In the progressive press

forming the shortening of slide stroke

improves the productivity and reduces

the energy consumption. Similarly,

the noise is significantly reduced by

lowering a slide speed in the shearing

process. Some of the other prominent

advantages of servo drive are:

Super high productivity: In the case

of the servo press, the length of the

stroke is changeable; hence, only the

stroke length required for production

is used. In addition, by setting the

slide motion, which realises effective

synchronisation with the carrying

device, productivity can be improved.

Super high accuracy: For each

point of the press, one unit of an

independent driving source and a

linear sensor is assembled. The slide

position is controlled by the fully

closed feedback.

Super flexible: The optimum

slide motion, which is determined by

the production type and dies—such

as blanking, drawing, sheet forging,

progressive dies, transfer dies—can

be set, and the press production with

high additional value is easily formed.

Super low noise: The driving

mechanism is simple and the noise

produced by the press machine is

small. In addition, by setting the

low noise motion, blanking noise can

be reduced. For example, in order

to reduce the blanking noise—it is

known experientially that by executing

the two-step blanking, in which the

punch is once stopped at a half way

of the blanking process and soon

driven again to finish the process—the

blanking noise can be reduced. In

the case of a conventional mechanical

press, such motion cannot be realised,

but this can be realised easily using the

servo press.

Super energy saving: In comparison

with the mechanical press, the clutch

brake and the flywheel do not exist,

and the number of gears is lower.

Therefore, the structure is simple

and the maintainability is superior.

Especially, because there are no sliding

portions such as the clutch brake—

little press lubricant is needed—and

oil deterioration is lesser. In addition,

by using the electricity generated

when reducing the speed of the motor,

electrical consumption is reduced.

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Metal Injection Moulding

(MIM) Technology

evolved from plastic

injection moulding and

powder metallurgy is

used for manufacturing complex-shaped

precise metal parts. It combines the

design flexibility and production scale

of plastic injection moulding with the

strength and integrity of wrought metals

to offer cost effective solutions to meet

these demands.

Designing metal parts for plastic

injection moulding allows MIM the

unique ability to manufacture complex,

lightweight shapes that are not

economically viable with other metal

forming processes. Minimising part

wall thickness by proper use of coring

and ribs, less use of metal without

sacrificing durability, besides superior

shape capability—the MIM process

provides the designer with a wide choice

of high strength ferrous and stainless

steel alloys as well as wear resistant and

high temperature super alloys.

MIM has been used primarily in the

defence parts manufacturing, whereas

other important sectors to emerge

have been in consumer goods, sports,

telecommunication devices, medical and

dental devices, and hand and power

tools. In the recent times, it has gained

popularity in the global automotive

sector as well.

The manufacturing industry demands

parts with high performance and even

higher reliability at a competitive cost

and MIM meets this challenge.

MIM has the following inherent

capability because of which it is one

of the best suitable manufacturing

processes for small, complex metal parts

for manufacturing applications.

Product Design:MIM can produce any shape that can be

produced in thermoplastics by injection

Today’s manufacturing industry designers are faced with extracting higher performance from smaller and more complex components and assemblies, in their pursuit of miniaturisation. Achieving this requires system and component designs that can run at extremes in temperature and wear with the need to be reliable, lightweight and low cost. Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) is an emerging metal forming technology across the world which is being now popularly used for the small, complex, precise and net shape metal parts.

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moulding with certain limitations to this

general rule in both cases.

It offers various design advantages

like manufacturability of features like

hexagonal, square, splined, blind and

flat bottom holes even at angles to

each other, knurled features , external

/ internal threads logo / part number

/ raised letters / impressions or cavity

ID are feasible. The various parts in the

assembly can be integrated in to single

piece design reducing manufacturing

cost and the lead time.

Material variety:Most of the metals and alloys available

in MIM grade powder form can be

processed by Metal Injection Moulding.

But the metals and alloys that melt at

temperature over 10000 C (18320 F) are

more successfully processed by MIM.

For complex chemistry, there are

three possible starting forms—Mixed

elemental powders, fully compounded

powders, or a hybrid of partially

compounded and elemental powder.

If the material is available or can be

custom fabricated as a small powder,

then MIM is a viable production route.

Of course, powder cost impacts the

final component cost but the powder

availability is the first consideration.

Selection of the proper material for

a particular application often decides the

success of a MIM project. The decision

is made based on performance, cost,

and input from a MIM part supplier

or expert.

MIM materials have various

advantages like homogeneous

microstructure and isotropic material

properties. Parts can be fabricated out

of difficult to melt alloys like tungsten

heavy alloys with no interconnected

porosity which is normally present in

the PM parts.

Prototyping and Low-volume DevelopmentThe low cost single cavity tools can be

made for prototype and low volume

development. We can produce few

components which will be tested for

functional tests before going for high

volume production by which automotive

manufacturers can validate the design

by using the same production process as

the one for high volume production.

High Volume ProductionThe need of manufacturing technology

for small, precise, complex-shaped parts

in large volumes with short lead times

and at competitive price has triggered

the MIM technology. The multiple

cavity tooling with automation can be

made for high volume production.

Automated Manufacturing and InspectionThe MIM process can be automated

similar to plastic injection moulding

and powder metallurgy manufacturing

process, including online inspection.

Secondary Machining and Finishing ProcessMIM parts are amenable for all the

secondary operations similar to the ones

on wrought or cast materials, like heat

treatment, surface treatment, machining

and joining and hipping operations, so

they can be finished to any requirements

as per the product design.

MIM Automotive P r o d u c t S o l u t i o n s

� Safety Systems: Sensor housings, braking & ABS components, seat belt mechanisms.

� Fuel Systems: injector nozzles, armatures, housings

� Power-train: Turbocharger vanes and components, hydraulic spools, rocker arms

� Electrical systems: Connectors, heat sinks

� Interior systems: Seating mechanisms, cosmetic products

Sachin Malgave is part of the R&D group of Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt Ltd with seven years of experience in Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)”, mainly Materials and Process Development for MIM. He holds a post graduate degree from IIT Chennai .E-mail: [email protected]

MIM Medical P r o d u c t S o l u t i o n s

� S u r g i c a l I n s t r u m e n t s : Endoscopic graspers and scissors, instrument bodies, scalpel handles,

� Orthopaedics: Trauma plates, screws, spine (implants and external fixation), hand tools

� Orthodontic & Dental: Orthodontic brackets, dental instruments

� Hearing Devices: Housings and implants

MIM Consumer P r o d u c t S o l u t i o n s

� Multi utility tools and knives: Drivers, bit holders, clips, blades, cosmetic inserts

� Golf: Sole plates, weights of engineered density

� Cycling: Derailleur parts, breaking parts, clip-less pedals

� Mobile telephone: Hinge mechanisms, buttons, cosmetic inserts

� Computer peripherals: Voice coil motors, head parking mechanisms, printer cores

� Hand and power tools: Handles, bits, key less chucks, blade clamps, pawls, ratchets

� Door lock: Lock housings, cylinders, carriers, pins

MIM Industrial P r o d u c t S o l u t i o n s

� Electronics: Sensor housing, fibre optic connectors, microwave packages, heat sinks

� Hydraulics: Valve spool, housing, lavatory fixtures

� Plumbing: Valve spool and faucet hardware

� Safety: Fall protection mechanism

� Oil and Gas: Valve components for high corrosion resistance

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How has the field of metal forming and moulding solutions evolved over the years with growing demands for speed and productivity? Basic casting technologies ear-

lier evolved from hand moulding

processes to semi-mechanised jolt

squeeze processes. However, as the

castings accuracy and productivity

demands kept growing, the cast-

ing technologies evolved further

into the high pressure moulding

processes—first with high pres-

sure flask moulding, and then

even further with flaskless verti-

cal (DISAMATIC) or Horizontal

(Matchplate) Processes. These high

pressure lines are very sophisticat-

ed, high automation lines and have

replaced the old manual / semi-

manual processes completely in the

matured economies. These are now

getting popular in emerging mar-

kets like India / China, where the

foundry industry is transforming

through technology up-gradation.

Brief us about the essen-tial parts and equipment for metal-forming and the machines offered by your company? We offer a complete range of

technologies for such markets

– starting from the simultaneous

jolt squeeze machine ARPA,

to high pressure flask lines

DISAFLEX, Flaskless horizontal

lines DISAMATCH and the

legendary flaskless vertical lines

DISAMATIC. The Indian castings

industry has one of the lowest

outputs per foundry, amongst the

top 10 casting producing countries

in the world. There are about 5,000

foundries, and over 4,000 are still

following basic manual processes.

Over the last 6 – 7 years, we have

seen the industry upgrading fast

towards mechanised processes,

with a clear trend towards high

pressure moulding lines for fresh

investments in the last 3-4 years.

We believe that this trend is only

accelerating in the future.

High pressure moulding lines

are clearly showing the trend.

To accelerate this trend even

further, we have introduced the

first fully made-in-India vertical

DISAMATIC machine in February,

2011. Such a machine—with the

added lower cost advantage of

Indian manufacturing—brings in a

number of smart technologies within

the reach of the Indian customers.

We intend to introduce another such

innovation through our Bangalore

Plant in the coming IFEX in

March 2012.

What is the role played by CAD/CAM in the manufacturing industry?In today’s industry, CAD/CAM

have become an essential part

of any manufacturing company

that develops their own products.

These tools have grossly enhanced

the capabilities and output of not

only automotive but also the entire

mechanical engineering industry.

It is no longer a differentiator

anymore; it is an essential must

to grow.

With the presence of global automobile giants the foundry

industry is witnessing a rapid growth in demand. Viraj Naidu

– Managing Director – DISA India Ltd discusses the green sand

foundry machineries with Nishant Kashyap, which are a very

significant type of metal casting technologies, within the overall

gamut of metal forming processes. He also explains the current

scenario and challenges of the industry

The trend is clearly towards high

precision, high pressure moulding

lines, with high automation levels

Viraj Naidu,

Managing Director – DISA India Ltd

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Robots are extensively used in manufacturing of automobiles, what are the factors that have triggered the current trend?Evolution of robot is natural with

the scaling up of the industry.

High volume repetitive tasks by

humans lead to fatigue related errors

and accidents. The investment in

robots gets justified as the scale crosses

a critical level. This is also coming

from an acute shortage of the skilled

labour, faced by the industry and also

the resultant need to use human labour

in more humane work environment,

rather than repetitive mechanical tasks.

As an example, a high volume engine

block casting manufacturer—using a

high pressure moulding line—has to

necessarily look for robotic handling

in Shot blasting and fettling solutions

for better cleaning achievements

on its castings. With DISA’s global

merger with Wheelabrator—the

world’s largest surface preparation

equipment/solutions company—

we are now working on introducing

automatic manipulator type shot

blasting solutions for such requirements

in India.

What are the current trends and demand in metal casting industry? The scaling up of the metal casting

industry is not possible without

upgrading to faster, accurate and

automated technologies. We see

the clear trend here, as the industry

matures to higher scale of operations.

The trend is clearly towards high

precision, high pressure moulding

lines, with high automation levels. The

shortage of power and skilled labour

are also contributing towards this

move to high productivity lines. This

is a natural evolution, as the industry

scales up for higher volumes in a very

competitive environment. Reduction

in castings mismatch and machining

tolerances is key to stay competitive.

Castings Rejection at machining stage

is very expensive for the Original

Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

and this is driving the pressure from

OEMs to buy machined castings

instead. This puts the onus of reducing

casting mismatch and tolerances on the

castings suppliers directly—and in turn

drives the demand for higher precision

high pressure moulding lines.

What are the challenges faced by the foundry industry? The castings industry faces many

challenges. While the demand for

fast scaling up is a positive, there are

many obstacles—shortage of power

and skilled labour being the key ones.

Additionally, as the industry upgrades

to newer high pressure technologies,

there is a very clear support requirement

from original equipment suppliers

like DISA and Wheelabrator, as the

industry goes through a major learning

cycle with the new technology.

DISA with its established presence of

over 25 years in India and also its local

team of over 380 people in India is very

well placed for this.

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The progression of the

industry towards higher

cutting parameters has

brought in the need to

re-look at the way tools need

to be designed. The advancements in

technology have opened up possibilities

to experiment with structures

and designs. This throws in more

challenges for the tool makers to

come up with tool dimensions which

can support the machining of the next

generation machines.

Experimenting with New-Age MaterialsThe main focus of the industry today

is to make machines which are light

in weight yet stronger in performance.

While experimentation with different

materials has made it possible to

make high precision machines, one

of the major challenges faced by the

tool makers today is to upgrade the

tools to deliver equally high precision

cutting parameters.

The industry, for years has

experimented with aluminium and

aluminium alloys. However, the

priorities of machining have consistently

changed. The industry is now struggling

to get the best out of titanium,

magnesium, composites and other alloys.

The tools designed to cut through these

hard to machine materials is bringing

in a paradigm shift in the machining

process itself. Researches across the globe

are being focussed on the new designs

and dimensions of the tools which

can cut and carve intricate designs in

these materials.

Industry Demands Even as the Indian industries depend

on bulk manufacturing, the latest trend

is to produce customised solutions.

The industry today is directing its

investment towards this aspect.

Tool makers too are trying to keep

up with the trend and design tooling

solutions customised to the machining

requirements of the customers.

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Choosing the right tools forms the foundation of a proper machining process and with the advancements in the manufacturing processes; tools too have undergone a dramatic transition in terms of shape, size, geometry and design. Debarati Basu explores what the industry needs and how the tool makers are gearing up to face the next level requirements.

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The automotive industry which

provides a substantial thrust to

the Indian machine tool industry

is into a rapid phase of evolution.

With new designs and better features,

the industry is looking towards more

accuracy in the manufacturing process.

While the engines are becoming lighter

and compact, the designs are becoming

more complicated than ever. On the

other hand, sectors like aerospace and

energy too are making their mark in

the industry, giving a vent to the

tooling industry to demonstrate cutting

parameters which will be in line with

the new age machining processes. The

tooling solutions are also trying to keep

in pace with the new design complexities

that the industry is bringing in.

Tools for Micro Machines The tooling industry holds a wide

gamut of tool requirements. The range

extends from drilling and milling

operations conducted on a bigger scale

to micromachining processes of high

precision components. As manufacturing

of micro components is catching up pace

in the Indian industry, manufacturing

tools for such processes will be the

necessity for new-age manufacturing.

The tool makers are already gearing up

for the upcoming demand.

Micro-machining opens up new

challenges for the tool makers to bring

in precision within tight tolerance

and severe machining parameters.

The challenge here is to machine very

small parts however this also opens up

avenues for the tool makers to experiment

with the tooling systems bringing in

various tooling and machining options

for the industry. Micro-machining

throws the challenges of maintaining

tight tolerances and stringent quality

while machining hard-to-machine

materials. For all this, choosing the right

method and the right tool is crucial.

Manufacturers’ Requirements The main focus in the entire

manufacturing process is to make the

outputting process faster. Optimised

machining methods and proper tools can

save the machining components as well

as reduce cycle times, decrease tooling

costs, decrease idle machine time and

increase the quality of the machining of

the components.

The tool makers have an added

responsibility to design tools that are

customised to the manufacturing

operation giving optimised results.

The change over time of the tools

during the manufacturing process is also

another factor that the tool makers are

focussing on. While tool makers are

working towards multi-operational tools;

efficient and quick change over of

tools is the need of the hour so as to

reduce the amount of unproductive time

during machining.

Facing Challenges As technologies continue to change

for the better, it is important that the

tooling systems keep pace with the

recent advancements. A tool is not an

isolated entity instead every component

of a tooling system holds a significant

role in the tooling process; be it the

tool holder, the tool magazine or the

tool itself. Researchers across the globe

are trying to come up with new tooling

solutions, with materials which can

withstand the machining process of

hard to machine materials. From HSS

tools to PCD tools, tool makers are

making various innovations with the

material, geometries and the coating to

suit the demands and needs of today’s

manufacturing process.

Future ToolingThe amount of transition in the

manufacturing sector will define the change

that the tooling systems will undergo in

future. While customised tooling systems

will rule the roost, changes in the materials

used in making components will also lead

to a transition in the tooling solutions.

The future of the tooling systems can

only be higher accuracy, better precision,

finer machining, thus providing a

complete solution.

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Key Facets of T o o l i n g S o l u t i o n s

� Reduce machining cost

� Machine hard to machine materials

� Run at higher parameters

� Reduce lead time

� Longer tool life

� Proper tool choice can result in the overall decrease in the manufacturing cost.

� The wide range of conventional tooling systems is bringing in a transition in the entire manufacturing process.

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The Changing Role of Tooling Systems in the Age of High-precision MachiningThere are various aspects which contribute

to the manufacturing process and every

aspect of the process plays an important

role for effective manufacturing. Be it,

the machine, materials, manufacturing

technology, coolants, tool choice or the

process itself; each section has a vital role

to play in the manufacturing system.

However, the most important for

the entire process is to bring down the

cost of production of the component.

The right choice of the cutting tool

with the proper parameters needed

for specific machining can shrink the

manufacturing time and make the

process faster and in turn bring down

the cost of manufacturing.

Earlier the efforts of tools makers

were more focussed on the longevity of

the tool. But today, longer tool life is

just one aspect. The key is to increase

the cutting parameters and bring down

the cost per component. Therefore the

criticality of the tool manufacturing

today is to bring down the manufacturing

cost. Tool life has taken a secondary

seat today.

Today there is advancement in the

machine tools as well. With the usage

of CNC machines with advanced

technologies like linear drives and

high speed spindles, machine tools

are able to perform at a faster speed.

The cutting tools too have to support

the machine tools in delivering the

high performance.

For example, earlier a drilling

operation used to be performed at 20-

30 meters per minute cutting speeds

using an HSS tool on a conventional

drilling machine. Today we are able to

do the same operation at 200 to 500

meters per minute using advanced CNC

machines and tooling technologies. We

have been able to make the parameters

ten times faster and correspondingly

bringing down the cycle time required

to machine the component and reduce

the cost as well. For providing the

higher performance we develop new

tools with new type of cutting materials,

new geometries and coatings that can

enhance the operating parameters.

The Latest Trends in the Tooling Systems The latest trends in the industry are in

terms of –

� Advancement in the cutting materials

like fine grain carbides and nano-

coatings which can work at higher

parameters.

� Making combination tools: Reducing

the change over time of the tools is

one of the vital aspects of bringing

down the manufacturing time. With

the high cost technologically advanced

CNC machines, it is imperative to

reduce the unproductive tool change

time. KOMET has been a pioneer in

making combination tools and special

tools which can combine multiple

operations for better productivity.

� Modular tool systems: Today, there

are different types of machines with

different adaptations. People are

trying to limit the basic machine type

or pay additional cost to have any

one type of adaptation. But with the

modular tool concept, the customers

have the freedom to choose machines

with most desired features even

though the machine has a different

spindle adaptation. While the front

tool can still remain same, the basic

In an era where high-precision machining is the mantra for manufacturing

excellence, the right choice of tooling systems is of utmost importance

making a difference in the machining technology. In conversation

with Debarati Basu—S Ravishankar – Managing Director – KOMET

Precision Tools India Pvt. Ltd—discusses the changing dynamics of the

tooling industry.

Manufacturing Costs

Dominate Decision-

Making, Tool Life Takes Back Seat

S Ravishankar,

Managing Director,

KOMET Precision Tools India

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adaptor can change suiting

the machine require-

ment. This reduces

the tool inventory

and customer also has

the choice to choose

different machines.

Challenges in Tool Manufacturing The main challenge that the

tool makers face is to bring

down the cost per component for the

customer in the manufacturing process.

Assuring a reliability cutting tools is yet

another challenge. Eves as the tool maker

cannot predict the tool life; reliability

of the tools is a critical aspect for the

customers. The tool makers should

assure reliability of the tool during the

machining process. This largely depends

on the manufacturing process of the

cutting tool. Right from the design stage

to production and quality assurance, the

manufacturing of the tools have to be

controlled under high parameters.

Making the Perfect ToolThe tools have to be designed specific

to the requirement of the customer

and should be in line with the

specifications of the machining process.

Stock allowance, surface quality,

geometrical accuracies, type of component

(rigid or fragile), different grades of

material (like aluminium cast iron,

steel, etc.) determine the tool design.

Followed by highly sophisticated

manufacturing process using highly

rigid CNC machines to generate

high accuracies, this is followed by

critical inspections process using laser

measuring equipment and fine balancing

equipment, etc.

Selection of the raw material also

plays a vital role. For instance, carbide

is the basic substrate for the tools.

Today, there are several suppliers

who offer several grades of carbide.

Also, there are several coating types

available. A careful combination of right

substrate and coating can do wonders

in dramatically improving the tool

performance for a specific application.

A lot of research is happening behind

making the perfect tool.

Transformations in Coating TechnologyThe coating technology is also improving

continuously. Multilayered coating is

greatly popular in the industry now. From

Titanium coating to Titanium Carbide

(TiC) to Titanium Aluminium Nitride

(TiAlN) coating to diamond coating; the

technology is changing rapidly. KOMET

through its newly acquired company

Rhobest is working towards special

diamond coating which has been found

to be effective for aerospace machining on

materials like aluminium, fibre reinforced

composites and graphites. The Nano-

Diamond coating brings in improvement

in the economy of machining aluminium

and aluminium-alloys. The diamond

film provides the coated tools with the

excellent properties of diamond. Over the

last few years the usage of NCD-coating

DIA-Aluminium has been optimised.

Recycling Tools Recycling of tool will add to preservation

of the planet and the environment.

The tools are recycled or refurbished

so as to increase the tool utilisation

and reduce the cost of manufacturing.

There are different types of tools that

can be refurbished, For instance, in the

brazed carbide or PCD tools the tips

can be replaced. Whereas, in the solid

carbide tools the cutting edges can be

re-sharpened so as to be used again.

Adding Value to Tooling Systems We have recently introduced a complete

mechatronic fine boring tool called

the Bluflex system which uses the

Bluetooth technology in fine

boring tool systems. This makes

the adjustments simpler and

accurate as compared to the

mechanical systems where in

the setting by looking at the

dial can be cumbersome and

prone to backlash errors. The

wireless networking of the

adjustment key and the display

make it possible to have the

display outside the work room

in a position that is clearly visible. This

provides additional versatility when

the precision adjusting the head. The

operator can avoid mistakes while

adjusting and thereby the rejection of

components can be eliminated.

We offer programmable

KOMTRONIC U-Axis system on

the CNC machining centers for high

precision fine boring applications for

machining the special profiles and

contours on the machining centers which

otherwise would necessitate additional

lathe machine or setup. U-axis systems

are used in machining applications like

Oil pump bore, cylinder bore balcony

seat machining, connecting rod finish

boring, mining tool production and

machining of highly precise aerospace

components. We are also working on

the concept of intelligent tools which is

the future of tooling systems.

Future of Tooling SystemsThe precision and accuracy in the

machine tool industry has undergone

a huge transition over the last decade.

There is a need for the components to

be lighter and stronger. From cast iron,

the industry has evolved to compact

graphite iron; aluminium alloys are

being replaced with magnesium alloys.

The tooling systems too, are changing

accordingly so as to effectively machine

these complicated materials and

composite materials. There are several

development projects in collaboration

between industry and academic

universities undertaken in Europe. We

hope that India too will move towards

these developments.

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Ceramic aluminum oxide wheels can increase the number of parts that can be ground between dressing routines, leading to centerless grinding cost savings.

Reducing overall production

costs in today’s globally

competitive market requires

identifying all contributing

factors and focussing

efforts on the worst offenders. For

example, in the fastener industry,

centerless grinding is an operation in

which process improvements can yield

significant benefits. Often, fastener

manufacturers opt to use low-cost

abrasive wheels to reduce consumable

expenditures. However, according

to abrasive supplier Saint-Gobain,

this strategy doesn’t account for a

more likely culprit behind increased

centerless grinding costs: non-value-

adding wheel dressing time.

Low-cost aluminum oxide wheels

require frequent dressing routines

to maintain workpiece tolerances,

surface finishes and production levels.

Conversely, ceramic aluminum oxide

abrasives, such as the new Norton

Quantum line of grinding wheels

from Saint-Gobain, can enable

fastener manufacturers to realise

more significant cost reductions by

increasing the number of parts that can

be ground between dressing routines.

Unlike conventional aluminum

oxides, the microstructure of Quantum

ceramic aluminum oxide has numerous

small, irregularly shaped crystals that

enable the wheel to continuously expose

fresh cutting points. The company

says this microstructure is even finer

than other ceramic aluminum oxide

grades such as seeded gel, meaning

more points can be introduced to the

workpiece. In addition, Quantum

uses organic and vitrified bonds

designed to optimise grain-to-bond

adhesion and increase grain retention

and wheel life.

According to the company,

grinding tests of nickel alloy

fasteners have shown that Quantum

wheels can complete three times as

Reducing Fastener Grinding Costs Using Advanced Abrasives

� The microstructure of Quantum ceramic aluminum oxide has irregularly shaped crystals so wheels continuously expose fresh cutting points to a workpiece.

� This chart shows the total cost breakdown of centerless grinding of 10,000,000 fasteners using conventional aluminum oxide wheels.

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many parts per dressing routine

than conventional aluminum oxide.

This improved performance impacts

the overall grinding process not just by

lowering per-part abrasive costs, but,

also by reducing wheel dressing time

by as much as two-thirds. Assuming

workpiece grinding time for both types

of wheels is the same, the total cycle

time can be reduced by one-third.

Consider a production run of

10,000,000 fasteners. According to the

company, centerless grinding machine

cost constitutes the largest portion of

overall fastener production expense,

and wheel dressing accounts for almost

50 percent of that portion. If wheels

require dressing after every 60 or 70

parts, the production run will include

approximately 150,000 dressing cycles.

If each of these cycles takes an average

of five minutes, overall dressing

time will take approximately 13,000

hours. Assuming a conservative, fully

burdened labor rate of $60 per hour,

that amounts to a nearly $800,000

expense for non-value added dressing

operation, or about 38 per cent of the

total production cost.

However, because Quantum wheels

require less total dressing time, they

can provide a cost savings of more

than $500,000 (26 per cent) over the

production run, the company says.

� This chart shows the savings possible with Quantum ceramic aluminum oxide wheels.

� Compared to seeded gel aluminum oxide shown here, the Quantum has smaller grains and more cutting points within a given area.

Courtesy: MMS magazine

Automation Trends


CAMWorks with VoluMill from Geometric Technologies helped this shop quickly generate programs from submitted solid models as well as improve cycle times, tool life and machine life.

Arlie Branham remembers

a time when rebuilding

a particularly complex

solid model in preparation

for CAM programming

might have taken as long as three days.

Now, the same task might take only

half the time, depending on the model.

Likewise, design and programming

changes don’t create the same headaches

they once did. Setups are easier, and

clearance issues and other potential

problems are now caught and remedied

before machining begins. Metal removal

rates and cycle times have improved; and

machines as well as, cutting tools alike

are lasting longer.

Branham is a programmer at Tomak

Precision, a job shop in Lebanon, Ohio

that specialises in close-tolerance work

in hardened materials. He attributes

the gains outlined above to the shop’s

implementation of CAMWorks, a solids-

based CAM system from Geometric

Americas (Scottsdale, Arizona).

Equipped with an array of tools that

simplify and automate even the most

complex programming tasks—the

software helps the shop move from

customer drawings to machining programs

accurately and efficiently, he adds.

Meanwhile, its seamless integration with

VoluMill, a toolpath engine developed

by Celeritive Technologies (Cave Creek,

Arizona), ensures tool paths take full

advantage of the capabilities of the

shop’s equipment.

Tomak Precision’s 20,000 square

feet of manufacturing space is home

to equipment for turning, milling,

grinding, EDM, inspection and more.

Work ranges from prototype jobs – to

short lots to – full production runs. To

meet the requirements of customers in

the aerospace, medical, machine tool and

other industries, the company prioritises

training and continually evaluates new

technology, says AJ Schaeper Jr – General

Manager. That includes software, and

Schaeper says CAMWorks has helped

maintain profitability amid the economic

difficulties of the past few years.

One of the system’s most significant

time-saving features is associativity

between CAD and CAM functions,

Schaeper adds. This enables the software

to identify and re-calculate tool paths

automatically based on changes to the

part model. For example, when the depth

of a pocket changes in the model, the tool

path updates automatically. As a result, it

takes less effort to accommodate design

and programming changes.

Seamless integration with SolidWorks

is also important because many of the

company’s customers use the feature-

based CAD system, Schaeper explains.

The ability to import solid models directly

into CAMWorks and work with them

from within the CAM environment is a

significant time-saver, Branham agrees.

In fact, he estimates that specific time

savings range from 10 to 50 per cent,

depending on the complexity of the model.

“In the past, rebuilding a solid model would

take anywhere from an hour to three days,”

he explains. “Importing the model into

CAMWorks and working directly from it

so that we are not re-inventing the wheel

is faster and more efficient.”

Other capabilities come into play

after machining programs are finalised.

For example, the software provides an

accurate, realistic representation of

the machining environment; including

all machine components, workpieces,

fixtures, etc, Branham says. This helps

operators on the shop floor save time

during setups.

Likewise, the software’s simulation

capabilities ensure programs are accurate

before machining cycles begin. “You can

verify everything right on the screen,”

Branham notes. “You can see quickly

if your tool doesn’t have enough flute

length, if the corner radius on your tool

is too big or too small. The ability to do

things like that without ever putting tool

to metal, is a major money saver.”

The software also helps select the

right tool for a given job. If the right

tool isn’t available in the CAMWorks tool

library, the programmer can draw that

tool and use it in simulation. “This has

� Tomak’s 20,000-square-foot shop floor is home to a variety of mills and lathes as well as Swiss-type turning machines; turn-mills; wire and sinker EDMs; honing, lapping and other finishing equipment; and inspection and testing equipment.

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removed a lot of the guesswork from

tool selection, which is important for our

business because a lot of the parts we do

are very complex and place a variety of

demands on the tooling,” Branham says.

Generating machining programs from

imported solid models more quickly and

accurately has helped the shop win jobs,

Branham adds. As of this year, CAMWorks

has provided additional benefits and in

Branham credits it to You Tube, which

he regards as “one of the best tools in

my toolbox.” He says he often peruses

the free video site to stay up-to-date on

the latest technologies. “I just type in a

generic heading, like ‘milling aluminium,’

and see what comes up.”

One video that caught his eye depicted

a stainless steel roughing operation with

an exceptionally high metal removal

rate. The software that supposedly

made this possible was called VoluMill.

Impressed, he sought out more VoluMill

videos. “At first, I thought they were

stretching the truth,” he says. “I looked

into it more and realised this was for real.

This was a game-changer.”

VoluMill generates tool paths designed

to maintain a constant load on the cutting

tool and machine tool spindle. According

developer Celeritive Technologies,

this enables cutting more aggressively

while extending tool and machine life.

The toolpath engine is said to be effective

for virtually any material and virtually any

shape that can be rough-milled in a two/

three-axis CAM system.

The software works by controlling

the rate of material removal. Unlike tool

paths that are plotted according to the

geometry of the feature being machined,

VoluMill paths are designed to avoid

abrupt changes in direction, such as those

that occur in corners. Along with this

smooth, continuous motion, the software

maintains a constant, user-defined

stepover and dynamically adjusts feeds,

speeds and cutting depths according

to tool engagement with the material.

According to the developer, the resulting

path avoids load spikes and ensures that

users get the most from the capabilities of

their machines and cutting tools.

Branham and Schaeper’s timing was

fortuitous—before they could buy

VoluMill, they learned that it would be

fully integrated within the 2011 version of

CAMWorks for 2.5- and 3-axis roughing

applications. Tomak became one of the

first shops to take advantage of that

option when it took delivery of the new

version in March 2011.

Branham says using the toolpath

engine is as simple as selecting it from

a drop-down menu in CAMWorks’

roughing tab. Its greatest benefit is

toolpath efficiency. “There is no wasted

motion,” he notes. “For example, when

you calculate an internal corner, there is

a whole lot of math involved. CAMWorks

with VoluMill does most of that math for

you. That saves an average of 50 per cent

on machining time for these features.”

As another example, he cites a

hypothetical job that involves removing

a large amount of material from a part’s

exterior. Another system, he says, might

require creating numerous tool paths

to ‘step in’ the tool and avoid overload.

VoluMill, in contrast, maintains a constant

radial load on the tool and never deviates.

“If you tell it 20-thousandths stepover, it

will do that every time,” he adds.

In all, VoluMill has increased material

removal rates enough to achieve cycle

time reductions ranging to 80 per cent in

some cases. The shop reports that tool life

has also improved, sometimes by as much

as 500 per cent. Coupling these benefits

with time-saving features of CAMWorks

has helped the shop improve efficiency

and attract new work, including parts

it wouldn’t otherwise have been able to

make, Schaeper adds.

� Tomak’s Fadal VMC 6030 machines a fixture that will be used to hold aircraft engine parts for fast-hole EDM. CAMWorks with VoluMill not only provides efficient tool paths, but also enables the company to verify programs to avoid clearance issues and other problems before machining begins.


� Branham says one software feature he finds especially valuable is the ability to draw and add custom tooling to the CAM system’s library. At the beginning of this process, the programmer starts with a 2D sketch and uses the revolve boss/base feature to create a solid model.

� This simulation depicts the tool in the photo above engaged in the part for which it was designed.

� Conventional tool paths often contain sharp, 90-degree corners that can cause spikes in radial tool load.

� In contrast, VoluMill tool paths are said to provide smooth, continuous motion to maintain a constant radial tool load and enable machining at more aggressive parameters.

Energy Management


Most machine tool energy conservation systems simply track power consumption; placing the burden of actually reducing energy use on manufacturers. GF AgieCharmilles aims to change that with the EconoWatt II, an automated system for wire EDM.

Taking steps to reduce machine

tool energy consumption

offers more than just the

warm, fuzzy feeling that

often comes with doing one’s

part for the planet. It can also impact

the bottom line. However, this more

tangible benefit goes only so far with most

energy-saving systems, which are typically

dashboard-type units that track machine

power use and leave it to manufacturers to

take appropriate steps for conservation.

One system recently developed for

wire EDM machines promises to relieve

users of that burden. Available from GF

AgieCharmilles (Lincolnshire, Illinois),

the EconoWatt II is an active conservation

system that automatically initiates energy-

saving routines at scheduled intervals.

EconoWatt II builds on developments

pioneered in the manufacturer’s previous-

generation system, the EconoWatt I.

Both save energy by adjusting machine

peripherals—for example, switching off

pumps, generators, fans, chillers, lights

and other such components when the

machine is idle. The EconoWatt II

features all the capability of the previous

model along with additional functions,

including wake-up cycles, humidity

holding and temperature holding.

Users can also access and program the

unit remotely via GF AgieCharmilles’

E-Monitoring system.

However, the most significant

differences between the two systems are

ease of use and scheduling capability,

the manufacturer explains. Unlike the

EconoWatt I, which operates via special

M codes that must be input into the

machine program—the EconoWatt II

features an additional dedicated control

screen. This screen not only provides

more intuitive operation, but also,

enables users to specify exactly when

the system will activate and deactivate

machine peripherals.

For example, a shop could instruct

the system to switch peripherals off

every day at 5 pm and back on again

at 6 am, or to switch off during the

weekend and power back up on Monday.

Peripherals can also be programmed to

switch off at the end of a part program,

if the wire breaks and in the event of

a machine error. To avoid losing time

waiting for the machine to warm up,

wake-up cycles can be programmed

to restart the peripherals, circulate the

dialectric and stabilise the machine’s

temperature before production starts.

The system’s humidity holding

function periodically activates

dielectric pumps during idle periods to

automatically maintain a stable, user-

specified humidity level. According

to the company, keeping parts wet in

this way prevents pitting or rusting

when exposed to shop air overnight.

Likewise, keeping machine seals, power

contacts and wire-threading jet nozzles

wet and clean prevents contaminants

from drying on their surfaces.

Similarly, the temperature holding

function periodically activates circulation

and chiller pumps, while the generator,

control screen and other components

remain off. This maintains a constant,

68-degree temperature in the dielectric

tank so the machine is ready for action

once the peripherals are powered up

again. A shop could, for example, run

roughing passes unattended at night with

assurance that the machine’s temperature

will be sufficiently stabilised for precision

finishing passes in the morning.

The unit also enables shops to

track their energy savings via the

Econometer, a speedometer-like display

on the control screen. Users can view the

machine’s current energy consumption

level in kilowatts per hour as well as its

consumption history, which dates back

to the day the unit was installed.

Regardless of these automated

functions, the primary purpose of the

EconoWatt II is saving energy. According

to GF AgieCharmilles, those savings

can be significant—the manufacturer

estimates that a wire EDM equipped

with the system consumes only 1 kilowatt

per hour while sitting idle.

� The EconoWatt II is operated via a dedicated control screen that eliminates the need to input M codes into the machine program. The unit can be programmed to turn off peripherals to save energy during idle periods and initiate a wake-up cycle to warm the machine up before operations begin.

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from TaiwanNo opportunity is small and no situation too difficult. This is what Formosa Island has proven to the world by rising up to be at par with its neighbouring dragon nations. While Taiwan outlived turbulent times; only in the last 20 years has the petite country achieved a brand new identity positioning itself successfully on the global economic charts. As the machine tool sector is the driving force of the Taiwanese economy, Debarati Basu provides a few pointers that India can learn from its industrious Asian neighbour.

Utilising the Geographical AdvantageSurrounded by the giants of economic supremacy, Taiwan could only be graded as an underdog in the race. However, Taiwan marshalled its resources to combine the best practices in manufacturing from both its neighbouring nations. This has helped Taiwan today to establish itself as the preferred destination for purchasing technologically commendable products at a competitive price.

Optimisation of ResourcesLike India, Taiwan too is a labour centric nation; allowing it a similar leverage to be the preferred destination for cost effective manufacturing. However, Taiwan also draws strength from its available resources. From procuring raw materials to man power, Taiwan believes in its own mettle. The country, over the years, has been working towards strengthening its local resources and utilising it to the optimum instead of depending on outsourcing or importing.

Small Pockets with Infinite PowerIn the recent times, there have been concentrated efforts on establishing industrial pockets across Taiwan and developing a cluster effect in every region. The industrial parks draw its strength from its clusters which are a balanced amalgamation of an array of big and small companies holding its forte in different sections of manufacturing processes. So, while the industries save on time and finances by utilising the potential available in its own cluster, it also gives leverage to the smaller industries to rise and prove their mettle.

Faster Outputting The one thing that the growing economy does not have today is time and the Taiwanese industries are cashing on it. While most manufacturing units across the world offer a lead time of at least six months, the Taiwanese companies promise to deliver the same quality in half the time. All the efforts in the manufacturing process aim to reduce the process time. While minimal dependence on imports save them from the last minute crunch in procuring parts, working in clusters also helps to cut down on time.

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Investing on R&DResearch and development is the key to growth. Even though Taiwan gets its cues on global trends and developments from Japan, the country also puts in an equal amount of effort and investment to provide better and effective technology to the world. The R&D of the country is also focussed on how to make the technology affordable and offer it at a competitive pricing in the market.

Infrastructure The first step towards bringing in investment is to create adequate infrastructure. Every industry pocket in Taiwan is connected with excellent infrastructure making it easier for the foreign investors to approach the industries.

Training the Next Generation EngineersDifficulty in acquiring skilled employees is a world wide phenomenon today. Taiwan is no different. However, the government research organisations along with the industries are making a collective effort by collaborating with the technical institutes to educate and prepare budding engineers to take interest in the machining sector.

Creating a Brand Image Most of the industrial development gyrates around the support that the government provides for a holistic growth of the manufacturing sector. With free flow of finances for new ventures to mushroom across the country, the government has also poured in additional support to small-sized companies in order to instigate research and innovation on their shop floors. The government is now working towards creating a strong presence of the ‘Made in Taiwan’ tag in the global market by picking up various innovative endeavours to promote the nation.

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Export Centric ApproachUnlike India, Taiwan is an export oriented country, 75 per cent of the country’s output is exported. The domestic demand, which is also significant for the overall growth of the economy, is met but, this is done by optimising local resources instead of depending on imports. The industry has strengthened its local manufacturers to a capacity that enables them to provide international quality products and services. To bring in trade, the industry has made itself very flexible to the customers’ needs. While China has built its economy over mass production and Japan has an upper hand on technologically high products but suffers from longer lead times; Taiwan proves itself as a better bet by being flexible enough on customer demands.

Round the Clock Service Post production services play an important role in building up strong business relationships. For this, most Taiwanese companies have opted for designated service teams which work round the clock to provide prompt service to their clientele across the globe. Many companies have also incorporated e-servicing where the machines can be directly monitored and serviced online.

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Projects

Brake friction

Federal-Mogul CorporationProject type

New facility

News

Federal-Mogul Corporation is planning

to develop a new brake f riction

manufacturing facility in Chennai

to serve the OE and aftermarket

segments for automotive, construction,

railway and industrial customers.

The company expects to employ

approx imate l y 300 people

when the facility is in full

operation. The investment for new

facility is expected to be approximately

$ 15 million.

Project location

Chennai

Project cost

$ 15 million (estimated)

Implementation stage

Planning

Contact details:

Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Ltd

10th Floor, Paras Twin Towers

Sector-54, Golf Course Road

Gurgaon, Haryana

Tel: 0124 4784530

Fax: 0124 4292840


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Compressor

Atlas Copco (India) Ltd Project type

New facility

Project news

Atlas Copco (India) Ltd is building

a new factory at Chakan, Pune.

The new facility will produce

stationary industrial compressors and

portable compressors with construction

expected to be completed by the

second half of 2012. The outlook for

India’s economic development remains

good and the company foresees strong

growth in compressors in industries

like oil and gas, power generation,

heavy industries (such as cement

and steel), infrastructure, chemical

and pharmaceutical industry, along

with broad general manufacturing

industrial sector.

Project location

Chakan, Pune

Project cost

Not known


Under construction

Contact details:

Atlas Copco Compressor

A division of Atlas Copco (India) Ltd,

Sevanagar, Dapodi,

Pune 411 012

Tel: 20 3985 2302

Fax: 20 3985 2344


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Integrated manufacturing facility

General ElectricProject type

New facility

News

The global conglomerate General

Electric (GE) will set up its

first integrated manufacturing

facility in India at Pune, Maharashtra

with an upf ront investment of

` 1,000 crore. With this

multi-technology and multi-business

facility on 60 acre, the company will

provide jobs to about 2,000 people and

expand its product portfolio to

increase its market share and revenues

in India.

Project location

Pune

Project cost

` 1,000 crore


Planning

Contact details:

GE India Industrial Pvt Ltd

71/1, Shivaji Marg

New Delhi

Tel: 011 2592 8185

Fax: 011 2592 8088


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Two-wheeler

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI)Project type

New facility

Project news

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India

(HMSI), the two-wheeler unit of

Japan’s Honda Motor, is setting

up its third plant with an investment

of ` 1,000 crore. The new facility

is spread across 350,000 sq

m at Narsapur industrial area,

will be operational by the first half

of 2013. The new plant will have a

capacity of 1.2 million units a year and

will employ 3,000 people.

Project location

Narsapur industrial area

Project cost

` 1,000 crore


Under construction

Contact details:

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd

IMT Manesar

Gurgaon

Haryana - 122050

Tel: 0124 2290911-19

Fax: 0124 2290891


New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers like consultants, contractors, plant & equipment suppliers and others down the value chain. This feature will keep you updated with vital information regarding new projects and capacity expansions being planned by companies in the metalworking and allied industries.

Event List - National


INTEC 2012The fair provides a perfect platform for

launching new products and offers real time

demonstration of machines in operation,

backed by 2500 KW of power in a hall area

sprawled over 3 lakh sq ft thereby creating

an industry – like ambience at the venue;

Janaury 4-9, 2012; Codissia Trade Fair

Complex, Coimbatore.

For details contact

C/O, CODISSIA

CODISSIA GD Nadiu Towers,

Post Bag No-3827, Huzur Road,

Coimbatore - 641 018

Tel: 422-2221582, 2222409, 2221052

Fax: 422-2222131


Website: www.intec.codissia.com

IPTEX 2012IPTEX provides a fertile platform for power

transmission equipment manufacturers, and

industrial end users to witness the latest and

most-favored offerings in power transmission

technology and to source the most optimal

and appropriate solution for a wide array of

manufacturing needs; February 09-11, 2012;

Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai.

For details contact

#132, 1st Floor,

5th Cross, Cambridge Layout,

Bangalore-560 008

Tel: 80 2556 7028

Fax: 80 2556 7028


Website: www.iptex.virgo-comm.com

ELECRAMA - 2012Held biennially since 1990, the event has

become the world’s largest confluence

of power transmission and distribution

community; January 19 – 22, 2012; at

Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

For details contact:

501, Kakad Chambers

132, Dr Annie Besant Road

Worli, Mumbai

Tel: +22 2498 4226, Fax: +22 2497 5140


Web: www.elecrama.com

IMTEX Forming 2012 and Tooltech 2012International exhibition focussing on the

exhaustive range of forming technologies

in engineering applications. The concurrent

event – Tooltech 2012 is dedicated to

cutting tools, tooling systems, machine tool

accessories, metrology and CAD/CAM;

January 19-24, 2012; Bangalore International

Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru


Indian Machine Tool

Manufacturers’ Association

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre,

10th Mile, Tumkur Road

Madavara Post, Bengaluru

Tel: +91 80 6624 6600

Fax: +91 80 6624 6661


Web: www.imtex.in

Modern Machine ShopThe event offers an ultimate platform

to demonstrate potential and futuristic

technologies in the product segment to a

large cross-section of business visitors,

from the entire engineering industry;

April 5-8, 2012; India Expo Mart, Greater

Noida


Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’

Association

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre,

10th Mile, Tumkur Road, Madavara Post,

Bengaluru

Tel: +91 80 6624 6600

Fax: +91 80 6624 6661


Web: www.imtma.in

AMTEX 2012AMTEX (Asian Machine Tools Exhibition)

has constantly strengthened its position as

one of the largest shows of machine tools,

machineries and manufacturing technologies

in the Asian region. The event will showcase

the latest advances in Machine Tools and

manufacturing solutions; July 27-30, 2012;

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

For details contact

Triune Exhibitors Pvt LTD

25, 3rd Floor, 8th Main Road,

Vasanthnagar, Bangalore – 560 052.

Tel: + 91-80-4330-7474

Fax: + 91-80-2235-2772


Web: www.triuneexhibitors.com

India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumactics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical &

Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.

For details

Infomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028.

Mob: 09819552270 Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: [email protected]

• Web: www.engg-expo.com

INDOREMadhya Pradesh

Jan 6-9, 2012

Poddar Plaza,

Nr Gandhi Hall

AURANGABADMaharashtra

Feb 17-20, 2012

Garware Stadium

Chikkalthana

Event List - International


METAV 2012The event is ideally suited for opening up

new markets and building new contacts.

Exhibitors benefit from its cogent exhibition

concept which attracts decision-makers

in the revelant markets and brings supply

and demand sides together. Visitors gain

an overview of the full scope of goods and

services of modern production technology;

February 28 – March 3, 2012; Fairgrounds

Düsseldorf, Germany.


Verein Deutscher

Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken eV (VDW)

Messeabteilung / Fair Department

Corneliusstraße 4

60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Tel. +49-69-756081-53/54

Fax: +49-69-756081-74


Web: www.metav.com

China CNC Machine Tool FairChina CNC Machine Tool Fair (CCMT) has

been successfully held since 2000 in Shanghai

every year. It has developed into one of China’s

biggest machine tool and metal-working

exhibitions; April 16 -20, 2012; Nanjing

International Expo Center, China.


IMAG - Internationaler Messe - und

Ausstellungsdienst GmbH

Am Messesee 2, 81829, München

Germany

Phone: +49-89 9492 2113

Fax: + +49-89 9492 2114


Web: www.imag-db.de

SIMTOS 2012SIMTOS 2012 will be divided into six brand

pavilions by exhibit product ie metal cutting

and die & mould working, press & metal

forming, cutting-off & welding tools &

related equipment, CAD/CAM, measuring

system & robotics and motion controls;

April 17 – 22, 2012; Korea International

Exhibition Center (KINTEX), Seoul Korea.


4th Fl Tower Crystal Building,

1008-1 Daechi-dong, Kangnam-gu,

Seoul, 135-280, South Korea

Tel: +82-2-3453-2721

Fax: +82-2-6280-2721


Web: www.simtos.org

MACH 2012MACH organised by the Manufacturing

Technologies Association (MTA), attracts

almost 450 exhibitors and over 20,000

visitors who will showcase some of the best

innovations and latest developments from

the manufacturing technologies sector; April

11 – 16, 2012; NEC Birmingham, UK

For details contact

The Manufacturing Technologies

Association

62 Bayswater Road,

London, W2 3PS, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7298 6400

Fax: +44 (0) 20 7298 6430


Web: www.mta.org.uk

AUSTECH 2012The show exhibits with new manufacturing

technologies and techniques to cut costs. More

than 10,000 decision-makers regularly attend

Austech and National Manufacturing Week

to get ideas, find innovative ways of making

things and solve manufacturing problems;

May 8 -11 2012, Sydney Showground

Sydney Olympic Park, Australia.

For details contact

AMTIL

Suite 1, 673 Boronia Road

Wantirna, 3152, Victoria, Australia

Tel: +61 3 9800 3666

Fax: +61 3 9800 3436


Web: www.amtil.com.au

EXPO MANUFACTURA 2012An important international business forum

for the processing and manufacturing

industry, the event will integrate new

technologies and latest innovations in the

processing and manufacturing industry;

March 6 – 8, 2012; Cintermex, Mexico.


Kara Swagart

E J Krause & Associates, Inc

6430 Rockledge Dr Suite 200,

Bethesda, MD 20817

Tel. +1 301 493 5500

Fax. +1 301 493 5705


Web: www.expomanufactura.com

INTERMACH 2012The show focuses exclusively on industrial

machinery and aims at introducing the

latest high-tech machinery and cutting edge

technology from around the world; May 17-

20, 2012; at Bangkok International Trade

& Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand.


UBM Asia (Thailand) Co Ltd

503/23 K S L Tower

14th Floor Sri Ayuthaya Road,

Kwaeng Thanon Phayathai,

Khet Rajathewee, Bangkok 10400 Thailand

Tel: +66 0 2642 6911

Fax: +66 0 2642 6919

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.ubmthailand.com

MTA VIETNAM 2012 The 10th exhibition will serve as a platform to

network with pioneers from machine tools,

precision engineering and metalworking

technology sector; July 3 – 6 July, 2012; at

Saigon exhibition & Convention Centre, Ho

Chi Minh City, Vietnam


Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd

1 Jalan Kilang Timor

09-02 Pacific Tech Centre

Singapore 159303

Tel: +65 6233 6638, Fax: +65 6233 6633


Web: www.mtavietnam.com

Th e information published in this section is as per the

details furnished by the respective organisers.

In any case, it does not represent the views of

Event Preview


Welcome to the heart

of India where

possibilities are endless

and opportunities

unlimited! Madhya

Pradesh, by virtue of its central location,

has become a strategic hotspot for setting

up logistical activities and a burgeoning

trade hub. Notwithstanding is the fact

that its major cities such as Indore,

Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur are also

gaining major traction owing to the

state’s inherent advantages. For years,

Indore has been known as the trading

hub of central India. Abuzz with all

the success ingredients such as strategic

positioning, logistics hub, proximity to

major ports, low cost of land & labour,

availability of talent manpower and

the entrepreneurial spirit of people; all

these and more are driving businesses

in the cities. These promising

advantages and proximity to

emerging manufacturing hubs such

as Pithampur and Dewas offer the

city a manufacturing advantage with a

trading edge. Is it not the perfect mix

to progress and prosper? Taking these

thoughts forward and keeping up with

the growth momentum is the fourth

edition of Engineering Expo Indore

that promises to offer exhibitors and

visitors a dual opportunity.

Slated to be held between January 6

and 9, 2012, the Expo aims at offering

companies a networking platform for

enhancing their business prospects.

Elaborating on this, Sandeep Khosla,

CEO – Publishing, Infomedia 18 Ltd,

observes, “With the intent to offer

our exhibitors the dual proposition of

exploring manufacturing opportunities

along with an inherent trading edge, we

decided to select Indore as the location

to organise Engineering Expo in 2009.

I am delighted to share with you that

the past three editions have proved to

be successful in terms of generating

enviable business leads. I am sure

that the upcoming edition will offer

our exhibitors much more opportune

prospects. For visitors, it is going to

be a great networking platform to

forge deals and get updated on latest

products & services. All in all, it is a

win-win scenario for all.”

Opportunities unlimited…The geographic location of the

state makes it a prominent business

destination for companies vying to

get a logistical advantage over their

competitors. It can give companies an

upper hand in establishing inter-state

trade. The major advantage it offers

investors is the low establishment

cost of business as compared to its

neighbouring states. Justifying the same,

Ashok Jaiswal, President, Association

of Industries, Madhya Pradesh, states,

“Apart from low transportation cost to

every corner of the country, the state

offers basic requirements such as land,

water and skilled manpower at a low

price. The state also allows industrial

units and their ancillaries to have

captive power plants to produce power

as per the requirement.”

Adds Rajesh Prasad, Factory Head

– Pithampur, Jyothy Laboratories,

“Indore is fast emerging as a

transportation hub due to its easy

accessibility. However, ancillary

industrial development is still at a

nascent stage in the state. This offers

new entrants trying to establish their

base in the state an added advantage.

Areas like Delhi and NCR are getting

saturated and Madhya Pradesh is

proving to be a preferred destination

for setting up ancillary units owing

to the advantages such as low cost of

production and transportation, which

it will offer investors.” Testifying

this, Sameer Golwelkar, Managing

Partner, Orion Wire Ropes, says, “The

presence of major industrial units has

Sensing the pulse of the customers and offering them the best of opportunities has been the notion and intent of Engineering Expo ever since its inception. With the aim to equip companies with the best networking as well as product demonstration platform, the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Indore, organised by Infomedia 18 Ltd, will kick-start from January 6, 2012. Perched for profits, this year’s edition promises to offer companies a manufacturing advantage with a trading edge. A preview…

Offering companies manufacturing advantage with a trading edge

Indore6-9 Jan. 2012Maharaja Shivajirao School Ground, Chimanbaug

ENGINEERING EXPO INDORE STATS

200+ Exhibitors

12,000+ Expected visitors

15,000+ Products on display

1,00,000 sq ft Area

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given way to the establishment of

ancillary industries. Moreover, the cost

of production in smaller cities, such as

Indore, is less as compared to other big

cities. Secondly, the state’s proximity

to Gujarat is an added advantage.

Many ancillaries have developed in

Madhya Pradesh to cater to the larger

industries in Gujarat.”

Multinational companies setting up

their manufacturing units in Madhya

Pradesh have also led to the growth of

ancillary industries in the state. According

to Ravindra Pujari, MD, Unique Saws &

Machineries, “Madhya Pradesh houses

five original equipment manufacturers

(OEMs) and more than 100 auto

component manufacturing facilities, the

market size of which is approximately

$ 306 million. In addition, many major

industry players also have plans to set

up plants in the state. Pithampur offers

tremendous potential and promises to

be one of the leading auto-based clusters

in India.”

Upbeat exhibitorsLike always, exhibitors are upbeat about

exhibiting their innovative products

and demonstrating their manufacturing

might to visitors of the Expo. Going by

their sentiments, most of the exhibitors

are happy with the choice of location such

as Rudrapur, Indore and Aurangabad

for organising the Expo, as it offers

them access to such emerging

manufacturing hubs.

According to one of the exhibitors, B

Harish, General Manager, Micromatic

Machine Tools, “Indore is a developing

industrial hub and it is the perfect time

& place to organise the event. Indore is

a significant market for us. Looking at

the potential of the region, we had set

up our franchisee here six months ago.

As the major cities are getting crowded

by the day, people are moving towards

tier II & tier III cities. That is why

regions like Rudrapur and Indore have

become great options for many leading

manufacturers.” He adds, “We feel that

by participating in the Expo, we will

get a lot more visibility. Moreover, we

are also looking at higher sales through

the exhibition.”

Seconding his views, Rajesh

Ratnaparkhi, Director, Ratnaparkhi

Electronics India, avers, “Many

exhibitors from Indore and

neighbouring areas will be present at

the event, which will offer scope for

interaction with manufacturers. Indore

and the nearby areas like Pithampur are

fast developing and with Indore being

a great exhibition centre, we will have

great opportunities to get introduced

and present ourselves to our potential

clients in the best possible way. During

the event, we will be launching two

of our products: CNC wire cut EDM

machine and portable EDM machine.”

Prabodh Ahuja, Partner, Hi-Tech

Engineers, Indore, asserts, “I plan to

get answers to most of my technical

queries at the Expo. Additionally,

Indore is a developing business hub

and our participation in the Expo will

give us recognition in Indore and its

nearby areas. Some of our best material

handling products will be on display

there and interested people can get an

idea about the product as there will be

live demonstration.”

According to Yogesh Mantri,

Managing Director, Automation and

General Electric Co, “It is good to

have such an event in one of the

developing areas. It will offer a

platform for all – the industry, traders

and OEMs. We hope to interact with

more customers and showcase our

products during the event – we will be

displaying the Universal Enclosures of

Schneider make.”

Manish Matta, Manager, Electronic

Appliances, on the other hand, avers,

“People are always on the move and

do not have the time to see all the

products & solutions available. Such an

event comes as a one-stop solution for

all. Also, Indore is not what it used to

be five years ago. It is fast developing,

and, at this point, organising such an

event will be beneficial for everybody.”

“We are into trading, manufacturing

and are solution providers and will be

displaying 10-15 solutions that we

launched last year,” he adds.

Growth ahoy!While many opportunities exist, there

is still much more scope for companies,

which aspire to make Indore and the

surrounding regions their preferred

investment landscape. According to

Gautam Kothari, President, Pithampur

Audhyogik Sangathan, “To make

the state a prominent export hub, a

special corridor has been recently

sanctioned by the government, which

will be linked with the Delhi-Mumbai

Industrial Corridor.” Also, many other

railway projects are in the pipeline.

Kothari adds, “Regions in and around

Indore have the potential to attract

many pharmaceuticals companies, be it

formulations or bio-tech, but owing to

the absence of regulatory bodies in Indore,

many pharma companies have shifted

their base from the region. However,

with the decentralisation of the Food &

Drug Administration Authority to Indore

from Bhopal, many pharma companies

are flourishing around the region. Along

with this, the recently launched single-

window system and the single application

systems in the industrial policy will also

act as trade enablers.”

With such promising prospects

ready to be leveraged & capitalised on,

exhibitors and visitors at Engineering

Expo Indore can be sure of getting the

biggest bang for their buck. Be there on

January 6, 2012, to capture the immense

opportunities waiting to be tapped.

Email: [email protected];

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FIRST GREEN SEZ IN MP India’s first greenfield SEZ was set up in Indore. Around 7,500 people have been engaged in these units,

nine units involving `650 crore are under construction in the SEZ. The SEZ has, so far, done export

business worth `1,300 crore.

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Justifying the buzz surrounding it,

the much-awaited engineering

exhibition of the region witnessed a

tremendous response from visitors

and exhibitors alike. Over the years,

the event has become synonymous with

offering exuberant business opportunities

to its participants. The current edition

showcased an exhaustive range of cost-

effective and technologically advanced

solutions in the complete product

segment of manufacturing.

Action at PuneThe overwhelming support received by

this year’s edition of Engineering Expo

Pune, organised by Infomedia 18 Ltd, is

a testimony to its growing popularity in

the region. Around 12,894 delegates who

flocked the event from November 18 - 21,

2011, at Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre,

Pimpri, generated business worth ` 81.10

crore. This year’s event also witnessed a

team of 22, who were part of the Japanese

delegation, and also executives from Tata

Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj

Auto Ltd, John Deere, Force Motors,

Forbes Marshall and Siddheshwar Group

of Industries.

The inauguration function was graced

by the presence of eminent dignitaries

like Asheesh Sharma, R Bhaskar, C M

Venkateshwaran, V Gokul Das, R V

Krishnan and Sandeep Khosla.

While addressing the media during

the inaugural event, Asheesh Sharma

said, “Engineering Expo has grown

from strength to strength over the years

and Infomedia 18 Ltd has been doing

a great job in organising this show.”

He also highlighted the importance of

good exhibition centres to boost trade in

the region and also announced plans to

set up a state-of-the art exhibition centre

in Pune.

Fostering Business TiesPune, which is home to many ‘start-

up’ SMEs with hi-tech products that

meet the requirements of defence

establishments and private companies,

has over the years witnessed a steady

growth of SMEs in the region.

According to Bhaskar, “The growth of

The sixth edition of Engineering Expo Pune brimmed with enthusiasm and positive demand, which echoed the industrial confidence of the region. With latest technologies and breakthrough solutions on display, the event was thronged by decision makers and professionals to ameliorate their understanding of the latest offerings in the Indian manufacturing industry.

Galaxy of dignitaries at the inauguration (L-R) R V Krishnan, Chairman – Business Development Bureau India Pvt Ltd, C M

Venkateshwaran, COO- Aker Powergas Subsea Pvt Ltd and Immediate Past Chairman – Process Plant &

Machinery Association of India (PPMAI), V Gokul Das, MD –HRS Process Systems Ltd, Sandeep Khosla, CEO - Publishing, Infomedia 18 Ltd, R Bhaskar, Plant

Head–CVBU – Tata Motors Ltd Pune and Asheesh Sharma, IAS – Commissioner – Pimpri Chinchwad

Municipal Corporation

SYNERGISING the Manufacturing

PROWESS

Visitors exploring state-of-the-art technologies at the expo

Swapnil Pillai

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the Indian economy depends, to a great

extent, on the growth of the manufacturing

sector. Moreover, India’s growth has to

cover all sections of the industry and

forums, like Engineering Expo, which not

only give manufacturers an opportunity

to showcase their products, but also

allows technology-related learnings to

be shared and transferred among all

stakeholders like OEMs, customers

and both big and small entrepreneurs.

Such forums not only help customers find

the right product and right company, they

also aid manufacturers in collaborating

with the right partners and herein lies

their importance.”

As a trendsetter, Engineering

Expo offers an excellent platform for

companies to launch cost-effective

products and create awareness about their

capabilities. Extending the importance of

Expo beyond excelence,Venkateshwaran

added, “The timing for the Engineering

Expo could not have been better, it is

the end of the year when companies take

a stock of what they have done over the

year, and it is time when companies try

to foresee what the future would be like.

The vast section of manufacturing, which

is represented by SMEs, play a major role

in the growth of Indian economy, and

forums like Engineering Expo provide an

excellent platform for companies to come

under one roof and exchange their views.

It is a fantastic forum for companies

to discuss the latest in the industry

as there is a lot of innovation

happening in the SME segment.

The timing, the growth-oriented

economy and the platform

organised by Engineering Expo

is a winning combination for

strengthening business.”

Seconding these thoughts, Gokul

Das, said, “The enormous contribution

of the SME segment to provide

competent services to larger companies

is truly an outstanding aspect in Pune’s

growth and success story. This has also

largely been possible due to Pune’s spirit

of entrepreneurship. Initiatives like

Engineering Expo offer a potent platform

to discuss and highlight various issues and

challenges; meet and connect with peers

from the industry; and finally to realise

that the moment and opportunities to

collaborate and grow are here, and now.”

Adhering to the Market Dynamics The event hosted an interesting mix

of exhibitors ranging from companies

showcasing the latest in ERP solutions to

clients offering second-hand machinery.

Anant Chind, Executive Director, Chind

Iron and Steel Industries Ltd, said, “Over

the years, Engineering Expo has grown

rapidly, and has become a crucial enabler

for the transfer of technology and know-

how. We are into sheetmetal working

and machine tools, and consider this

event as the best platform to find more

business & gain know-how of the current

scenario in the industry. The event

provides Indian companies an excellent

opportunity to find new technologies,

which will help local manufacturers to

meet global standards.”

The evolving customer demands have

necessitated the requirement for quicker

solutions with better productivity and

reduced cycle time. The yearly frequency of

the event enables companies to showcase

their latest technologies. Navneet Punj,

Head – Business Operation, Wide

Bridge Consulting Pvt Ltd, noted,

“We are showcasing our latest technology

here and have generated a good response

from the visitors. The event has provided

an excellent platform to launch our cost-

effective products. It has enabled us

to reach the right audience and create

awareness about our capability to offer a

combination of cost-effective and highly

productive technologies.”

Adding to this Milan Supanekar,

Proprietor, Welding Technologies

India, who has been associated with

Engineering Expo for the past couple of

years and is among one of the exhibitors

who have already expressed interest to

participate in the 2012 edition of the

event, said, “Engineering Expo has over

the years upgraded itself to international

standards; the infrastructure and

quality of visitors has improved year

after year. We are happy to be associated

with this event and wish to grow

with it over the years. At this edition,

we showcased our latest technologies

and products, which have generated

good response among some of our

esteemed customers.”

The event also served as a foreground to

showcase live demonstrations to customers.

CTR MFG IND Ltd capitalised on this

opportunity to launch their new product

and showcase its technical & functional

aspects to customers. “We showcased

our newly developed product for the first

time to the general public at Engineering

Expo Pune. The show has enabled us to

demonstrate its live functioning to the

curious customers. This has generated

a substantial number of business

queries and we are optimistic about the

success of the product,” said an elated

S U Tale, Senior Marketing Engineer,

Handling Equipments Division, CTR

MFG IND Ltd. Satisfied visitors

like Anant Chind, Executive Director,

Chind Iron and Steel Industries Ltd feel,

“Engineering Expo has grown rapidly. We

are into sheetmetal working and consider

this event as the best platform to find

more business. The event provides Indian

companies an excellent opportunity to find

new technologies, which will help local

manufacturers to meet global standards.”

With more national participation

and exciting live demonstrations,

the forthcoming editions of Engineering

Expo are projected to set the trend for

the next manufacturing leap.

[email protected]

ENGINEERING EXPO

PUNE AT A GLANCE

Over 225 exhibitors

12,894 visitors

Over 5,000 products displayed

` 81 crore worth business generated

45,000 sq ft exhibition area

1,00,000 kg machinery moved

8,834 business leads generated

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Changing business paradigms

and uncertain market

conditions are pushing

companies to deliver better

than the best.

Keeping up with the tradition, the

fourth edition of Engineering Expo

Chennai proved to be a true facilitator

in terms of fructifying business deals and

cashing in on southern opportunities. The

Chennai edition, held during December 8

– 11, 2011, showcased the best in terms of

engineering innovations and technologies

and served as a platform for the business

fraternity to grow and gain a competitive

edge. Organised by Infomedia18, the

event provided exhibitors from various

sectors an opportunity to spread awareness

about their products & services.

Held at Chennai Trade Centre,

Chennai, the show was inaugurated by

S Raj, Regional Director, Indo-German

Chamber of Commerce and Dominic

Savio, Head – Thermal Business Unit,

Valeo. The event also witnessed the

release of the Engineering Expo Chennai

exhibitors’ directory.

Offering insights into the significance

of such trade fairs, Raj, during the

inaugural address, highlighted,

“Trade fairs offer huge opportunities

in terms of introducing new products,

technologies and ways & means to access

the market. Trade shows also offer a

platform for exchanging technologies

and help in raising joint ventures and

technical collaborations.”

Giving the organisers’ perspective,

Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate

Vice President – B2B Publishing,

Infomedia18, said that currently, the

Engineering Expo is being held in six

different cities in India. Rather than

doing a show and waiting for customers

to come, our ideology is to take the show

to the customer’s doorstep.

The Chennai EdgeTamil Nadu is a favoured destination

for investments in the service and

manufacturing sectors due to the

availability of abundant talent pool and

infrastructure facilities including sea, air,

rail and road networks.

Since its launch in 2008, the

Engineering Expo Chennai has grown

from strength to strength and has helped

small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

gain growth pastures. Over the years, it

has become one of the most lucrative

platforms for enhancing business

opportunities. Also, the Expo serves as an

ideal networking platform for companies

that want to reach out to original

equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Tracking the past, the third edition of the

Engineering Expo held last March saw

over 200 exhibitors and attracted close

to 12,000 business visitors generating a

business worth of around Rs 34 crore and

about 5,500 business leads. Considering

the visitors’ portfolio, exhibitors and the

leads that were registered in the 2011

edition, the Expo had broken all its

previous records. Moving up the ladder,

Capturing the Southern Stronghold

Leveraging on the southern potential, the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Chennai lived up to the expectations of exhibitors & visitors in harnessing envious business deals. Having generated over 12,692 business leads, this edition was a huge success in not only offering companies an opportunity to explore the southern market, but also helping them garner successful partnerships. A report by Bhargav TS

Chennai

� (L-R) S Raj, Regional Director, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce cutting the ribbon with Dominic Savio, Head – Thermal-Business Unit, Valeo. Also present are Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President – B2B Publishing, Infomedia18; T Murrali, Editor, Auto Monitor & Aftermarket

� Dignitaries lighting the traditional lamp during the inaugral function

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the fourth edition saw more than 175

participating exhibitors and more than

5,000 products were kept on display.

Spread over more than 42,000 sq ft

area, the Expo attracted 11,359 business

visitors from across India.

Commenting on the performance,

Sandeep Khosla, CEO – Publishing,

Infomedia18, said, “The last three editions

of Engineering Expo have contributed

immensely to the engineering and service

industries from this part of the country.

Besides, it has significantly benefitted

the SMEs in spreading their wings, as

the event provided an ideal platform to

connect the buyer and sellers.”

Commenting on the event, Raj

averred, “We need such shows to

showcase our strength particularly in the

state of Tamil Nadu, which is very strong

in manufacturing and engineering. This

also gives us hope that the mandate for

the government to have 25 per cent GDP

coming from manufacturing is possible.”

Expo as a One-Stop ResourceThe event witnessed some of the latest

packing technologies on display and

presented the latest material handling

technologies, like conveyors and cranes.

Few companies were also displaying their

range of CNC machines used in the field

of component manufacturing. Citing the

example of Germany, which has emerged

as the preferred destination in organising

such trade shows, Raj said, “In Germany,

the trade fairs are well organised and

have about 24 exhibition centres with 2.7

million sq mt of space for both national

and international fairs. Of the 10 top

exhibition companies worldwide, six of

them are from Germany. If you look

at the trade fair industry, it was €2.9

billion in 2010, which is roughly about

` 20,000 crore. The trade fairs also have

a multiplier effect; about € 12 billion

was spent on trade fairs in Germany

during 2005 to 2008 and all this has

been reported to have contributed to

the country’s production of about € 23.5

billion. So, the spending that happens on

trade fairs whether it is exhibitors, visitors

or exhibition companies improving

infrastructure, has helped create 2,26,000

full time jobs.”

Satisfied with the kind of response

generated during the four power-packed

days of the trade event, exhibitors are all

geared up for the next edition of Chennai

Expo. Sanjay V Pawar – CEO, Narahari

Engineering, commented, “Engineering

Expo Chennai has provided us good

business since they have a wide range

of clients. During the exhibition, we

received more than 230 enquires, which

is about ` 85 lakh worth of business.”

Another exhibitor, Eraimozhi R of

Global Water Systems, pointed out, “We

are participating in an expo for the first

time. We have made some initial spot

sells and have some hot projects in the

pipeline. I have generated a business of

about ` 1 lakh. Our future plan depends

on the sales during this Engineering

Expo, though according to the enquiries

we have received here, we would like to

expand it into the future.”

V Janardanan Manager – Business

& Pre-sales, Redington India, whose

company specialises in 3-D printing

solutions, elaborated, “We would like

to meet maximum visitors and educate

them about the new concepts of 3-D

printing. Educating the market on these

new technologies will help us enhance

our business and reach in the long run.”

Delighted Visitors Overwhelmed with the vast product

spread, visitors were able to get a glimpse

of the latest technologies in the offing.

A visitor at the expo, K Shivprasad, Sales

Executive, Crompton Greaves, agreed,

“My visit to this Expo has given me

some good leads, which I hope to convert

into business.”

Gaurav Toshniwal, Director, BST

Press Metal Components, stated, “My

experience at the Engineering Expo was

amazing as I was looking out for CNC

machine manufacturers. I got a chance

to meet a company who supplies the

equipment. Overall, the ambience at the

Expo was good.”

Ezhil Arasu, Senior Engineer – Sales,

Electronica HiTech, added, “Engineering

Expo provides us with information about

the various products in this segment

available in the market.”

The Expo enabled visitors to

witness some of the innovative offerings

from the leading exhibiting companies

including Atlas Capco, Bhavya Machine

Tools, Black & Decker India, CTR

Manufacturing Industries, Dijet

Industrial Co, Emtex Machinery, Fein

Power Tools, Keyence India, Tussor

Machine Tools India, Ramco Systems,

Shutter Enterprises and Wendt India.

Growing in expanse Going by exhibitors & visitors sentiments,

Engineering Expo Chennai marked

another year of success in offering

companies a perfect platform for profit.

While plans are already bullish for the next

edition, the brand has something more

to offer to the engineering community.

To this, Jategaonkar added, “We have

plans of taking Engineering Expo outside

India. In another few months, we will be

announcing our international foray.”

With such ambitious plans in

place, there is no stopping the success

bandwagon called Engineering Expo!

QUICK FACTS

• Spread across 42,000 sq ft• 12,000 business visitors • Business transactions worth

around ` 41.98 crore• Pan-India participation by

175+ exhibitors• Spread over 42,000 sq ft• 11,359 Indian business visitors• 12,692+ business leads gener-

ated• 5,000+ products displayed

from diff erent industries• Over 85,000 kg machinery

moved in for display• 70 per cent of the exhibitors

got the expected visitors at the show

• 36 per cent exhibitors are looking for partnerships & JVs


Product UpdateManufacturer Exporter Dealer ImporterM D

This section gives information about the national and international productsavailable in the market

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Conducting fl eece tapesM E I S

Th ese tapes are made from random

oriented polyester fl eece. Th ey are

impregnated with heat-resistant

conducting varnish. Th e tapes are highly

resistant to most of the organic and

inorganic solvents; and can be impregnated with synthetic resin.

Th ese are available in width of 15, 20, 25 and 30 mm; and in roll length of

50 metres. Th ese come with higher width with roll length available on request.

Coating on conducting fl eece tape is not diff used with the main slot insulation,

during the consolidation of coils. Particles of coating do not migrate to the

epoxy resin bath when tape is immersed in VPI system.

Th ese are used for corona protection in slots of high voltage electrical machine

and suitable for resin rich & resin poor system.

3A Associates Incorporated

Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022- 22060395

Mob: 09322597333


Website: www.3aassociates.co.in

FlangesM

Gopal Forge Industries off ers

fl anges that are available in

stainless steel, carbon steel

and alloy steel materials

of construction. Diff erent

types of fl anges are available,

such as weldneck, slipon,

blind, socket weld, lap joint,

spectacles and ring joint.

Th ese fl anges range from ½” to 24” NB and their class ranges from 150

to 2500. A fl ange is an internal or external ridge or rim to strengthen the

object or attachment. Th e fl anges are designed and manufactured as per

national and international codes and standards.

Th ese applications in pharmaceutical industries, food, chemical & fertilizer,

paper & pulp industries, cement industries, refi nery plants, oil & gas

industries and beverage industries.

Gopal Forge Industries


Tel: 022 - 67496240


Website:www.gopalforge.com

An ISO 9001 Certifi ed Company

Single screw pumpsM Th ese screw pumps have small initial starting torque, higher mechanical effi ciency. Th ese can handle large properties of solids, and high proportion of gas & entrapped air; less radial thrust,low rubbing velocity, less wear, lower axial thrust and operates in smooth and in quiet mode.

Pumps produce a pulsation less, turbulence free fl ow. Th e ability to provide high

vacuum in the suction pipe makes these self-priming pumps. Th e maximum

pressure is 24 bars, max fl ow is M3/Hr and max viscosity is 1,00,000 cst.

Th ese are used for transfering, lading, unloading, liquids with lubricating or

non-lubricating properties, chemicals and slurries.

UT Pumps & Systems Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022 - 32992488


Website:www.utpsl.in

ISO 9001-2000 company

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Quick-change pallet modulesD I O W

Schunk Intec India off ers quick-

change pallet modules. With the

electric version of the VERO-S

NSE mini quick-change pallet

modules, Schunk has made an

important contribution to the

electrifi cation of machine tools. Instead of being actuated by compressed air,

the technology study of the electric modules is actuated, via a torque motor,

and separate engine control is no longer required. A patented drive concept

provides for pull-in forces of up to 1,000 N.

With a 99-mm diameter, and a 20-mm clamping pin diameter, the

modules off er excellent conditions for taking full advantage in the machine

room, and for direct clamping of small workpieces. Every functional part, such

as base body, clamping pins and clamping slides, are made of stainless steel.

Since the clamping status can be easily monitored via the torque motor, the

electric modules are particularly suitable for automated mass production.

Schunk Intec India Pvt Ltd

Bangalore - Karnataka

Tel: 080 - 40538999


Website:www.schunk.com


Product UpdateManufacturer Exporter Dealer ImporterM E D I

Rubber mountingT S

Th e fl exifl oat is a low height

captive rubbed mounting

especially designed where

space is limited. Th e axial and

transverse stiff ness are same

but longitudinal stiff ness is 2.5

time of vertical stiff ness. Th is facilitates installation where higher stiff ness in

one horizontal direction is desirable. Isolator comprises of fi rst grade bonded

rubber insert with plated outer metal cover. Th e integral overload and rebound

components limit excessive movement under the action of vehicle/shop

motion or shock forces.

Th ree sizes, each in three rubber stiff ness is available. Diff erent vertical

and lateral stiff ness ratios facilitate the choice of the most appropriate isolator

characteristics for a particular application. Th e low height compact unit is for

use where space is limited.

Th ese are used for control cabinets, compressors, fans, generating sets,

hydraulic sets, motors, marine propulsion engines and mobile units.

MTS Engineers Pvt.Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079 - 26400063


Drill machine M

Th e pillar drill machine BMT-38 is used for drilling

operations. Th ese are designed to drill holes in diff erent

materials. Th ese are sturdy, reliable, economical and durable.

Th ese features lower noise and reduced vibrations. Th ese are

built using advanced technology for better effi ciency and

higher precision. Various models of pillar drilling machine

are available which provides convenience and versatility.

Th ese have closed grain cast iron column, arm, work head

& gears. Th e EN forged steel main spindle & pinion, alloy

steel spindle RAM is included,the parts are fi nished on

imported grinding machine, all moving parts is fi nished to

close tolerance. Th e parts are properly balanced prior assembly with main gear

& pulley.

Drilling capacity is 38 mm, pillar dia is 107 mm, spindle nose is MT-4,

spindle travel is 165 mm, spindle centre to is 250 mm, no of spindle speed

is 8, spindle speed is 70 to 2000 rpm, base to spindle nose is 1075 mm, and

electronic motor is 1.5 H.P.

Th ese are applicable for automobile, hydarulic, pneumetic, construction, earth

moving, general engineering, machine tools, material handling industry, steel

rolling mills, power plants ,workshops and tool rooms.

Bhavya Machine Tools

Ahmedabad-380051

Tel: 079 - 40087900


Website:www.bhavyamachinetools.com

ISO 9001:2008



Polygon turning machinesM

Trishul Machine Tools

offers polygon turning

machines. These

turning machines

are economical

alternatives to

production milling

process. These

machines are most

suitable for machining operations.

They are used for machining hexagons, machining octagons,

machining square/rectangle, machining flats, machining tapered

polygons, machining contoured polygons, etc.

Th ese are applicable for machining stepped fl ats/polygons, slots on the face,

machining ratchet teeth, machining splines, and any other fl at surfaces similar

to these.

Trishul Machine Tools Pvt Ltd

Bangalore-Karnataka

Tel: 080 - 27836100


Website:www.trishulmachine.com

Triple screw pumpM

PDS range of triple screw pumps

are of space saving design pumps

available in vertical pedestal mounted

construction. Th ese consist of a casing

with replaceable cartridge assembly.

Th ese are directly coupled to a motor

through a fl exible coupling mounted

on a motor stool and have vertically

pedestal mounted casings with lateral

suction and discharge.

Th e pumping element of these

pumps consists of three screws. Th e

main or drive screw and the two driven

screws which mesh together within the

pump casing and form transfer chambers.

Th ese are applicable for pipeline, cleaning of turbine blades, heat exchanger

pipes and tubes, air-fi lters, pre-heaters, reactors, pressure vessels, silos,tanks,

machines parts, & sewage pipes.

UT Pumps & Systems Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022 - 32992488


Website:www.utpsl.in

ISO 9001-2000 company



In-situ fermentorM

Th e pilot in-situ fermentor

system designed is used for

volumes above 20 lts. Th e

in-situ sterilisation of all

components, piping, fi lters,

valves and seals can be done

manually or automatically

using this system.

Th is off ers computer

compatible control system on

request. Th is has temperature,

pH, O2 and pCO2, pressure and level as an option. Jacketed pressure vessel is

made of stainless steel with standard ports. Audio visual annunciation system

is provided to track parameter set point failures. It has double mechanical

shaft seal with steam condensate and circulation ensures long life. It provides

detachable modular 19” standard control rack and provides accurate controls

with digital readout for aeration.

Th ese are applicable for machine tools industries, pharmaceutical industries,

food processing industries, packaging industries.

Shree Biocare India

Ahmedabad- Gujarat

Tel: 079 - 40084116,


Website:www.fermentorsolution.com

ISO 9001-2000

Slide ringsM

Rollon slide rings are bronze-

fi lled PTFE materials with

special wear additives, excellent

wear-resistance and form

stability. Th ese are produced

as strips. Th ese can be installed

in closed grooves and permit

pressure medium to pass

unimpeded through the gap to

the sealing cavity.

Open slide rings can compensate for expansion caused by temperature

changes in the system. Th ese are available in simple groove design and are easy

to install. Th ese have no hydrodynamic problem and prevent migrating of dirt.

Th ey increase the service life of the sealing surface. Th e slide rings have good

wear reistance properties with no stick-slip movement.

Th ese slide rings are used as bearings for reciprocating, oscillating moved

piston rods & pistons in hydraulic cylinders, pads in booms of cranes, etc.

Rollon Bearings Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080 - 22266928


Website:www.rollonbearings.com


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Punching & binding machineD Hi-Tech Systems off ers table

top machine for instant

eye letting. It gives perfect

shaped eye letting in plastic.

It is very easy to use and

operate. First step is to punch

the document– at the same

time machine automatically

cuts the pipe to give right

size of piece – insert the

piece in the hole and fuse.

Th is does drilling up to 25

mm / 45 mm; is ideal for durability and security; diameter of hole is 5 mm;

auto, smart cutting of the right length of binding supply; off ers permanent

binding; does not loose paper.

Diameter of hole is 5 mm; maximum depth is 45 mm; fusing method

used is electric coil; consumables consist of plastic pipe; and the weight of

the machine is 10 kgs.

Th is is applicable for educational institutes, printing & packaging.

Hi-Tech Systems


Tel: 40049889


Website:www.hitechindia.net

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Cylinder block boring machine M Th e cylinder block boring machine

BCB-125 provides convenience

and versatility. Th e boring

machine is reliable, economical

and durable. It is produced using

superior quality material to assure

easy operation, low maintenance

and high performance. Th e

machine feature lower noise and

reduced vibrations. Th e machine

is built using advanced technology

for better effi ciency and higher

precision. It is designed according to the industry standards and general

specifi cations.

Bore dia (without stand) ranges from 65 to 125 mm, bore length is 275

mm, spindle speed is 1, motor is 0.5 hp.

Th is is applicable in machine & tools, textile, pharmaceutical, dairy,

automobile, engineering, chemical, plastic and ceramic.

Bhavya Machine Tools

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079 - 40087900,


Website:www.bhavyamachinetools.com

ISO 9001:2008



Milling & drilling machinesM Th e quality features of milling

& drilling machines are milling,

drilling, tapping, boring, its reamming

head swivels 360° fi ne down feed-

calibrated heavy-duty tapered roller

bearing spindle 12 speeds positive

spindle lock adjustable gibs on table.

Th ese are adjustable and stops

on table.

Th e table size is 730 mm x 210

mm, travel X-axis is 500 mm, and

travel Y-axis is 175 mm. Its drilling

capacity is 32mm, face mill capacity is 76 mm, end mill capacity is 20 mm,

swing is 405 mm, maximum distance spindle nose to table is 480 mm,

spindle taper is R-8, spindle stroke is 130 mm, diameter of spindle sleeve

is 75 mm, head swivels 360o, diameter of column is 115 mm, and motor

is 2HP.

Th is is applicable in process engineering industries, construction, etc.

S&T Engineers Pvt Ltd

Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 0422 - 2590810


Website:www.stengineers.com

ISO 9001



Geared lathe machine M Th e company off ers

heavy duty precision

geared lathe

machine- ETM 660.

Its adjustable slip

clutch eliminates

tooth breakage

caused by overload

condition ( ETM 660

& ETM 800). Th e

rapid movement is

available in the apron

box, which improves

the effi ciency.

ETM 660 has centre height of 330 mm; swing over bed is 660 mm;

swing over cross slide is 440 mm; distance between center is 2000/ 3000;

swing in gap is 900 mm; length of gap is 250 mm; width of bed is 400 mm;

and power of main motor is 7.5 Kw.

Th is is applicable in engineering industries, & machine tools industries.

S&T Engineers Pvt Ltd

Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 0422 - 2590810


Website:www.stengineers.com

ISO 9001

Thermic fl uid heatersM Aerotherm off ers themic

fl uid heaters and hot water

generators that have capacity

ranging from 30,000 kcal/hr

to 20,00,000 kcal/hr max.

Operating temperature is

300°C for thermic fl uid and

130°C for hot water.

Concentric coils are

made from MS seamless tube

of asthma 106 GR-B. Th ese

unit are equipped with high

effi ciency oil/gas burner with

air pre-heater arrangement

that gives high thermal

effi ciency 87 ±2 per cent on

NCV.

Th e thermic fl uid heater units

are outside pruview of IBR.

Aerotherm Systems Pvt Ltd

1517, Phase-III,GIDC,Vatva

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079 - 25890158


Website:www.aerothermsystems.com



Variable inlet vane dampers M

Energy savings with fans

untilising variable inlet

vanes, these dampers are

off ered that are used for

capacity modulation. Th ey

give accurate modulation

and power saving over

other styles of dampers at

reduced air fl ow. When an

inlet vanes is partially closed, each blade directs the air into the wheel in the

direction of rotation and so the air is pre-spun.

For every inlet vane posistion there is diff erent capacity vs static pressure

curve and capacity vs brake horsepower curve generated by the fan. Th e variable

inlet vane dampers are designed with mechanical principle of adjustment. Inlet

guide vanes are synchronously adjustable in the same angular position by a

connecting element.

Applications are in chemical industries, pharmaceutical industries, food

industries, and dairy industries.

Vacunair Engineering Co Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079 - 22910771 / 22910773


Website:www.vacunair.com

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Cutting & boring systems

Stanny Machine

Tools Co has

gained the

market’s positive

responses to the

new high-speed

cutting and

boring systems.

Th is series

of cutting tools

features excellent

dynamic balance

up to G2.5. For eg, a BT40, H•BOR50P tungsten carbide arbour with

MR or MK cutting insert holder, tool ranges from Ø11 mm to Ø32

mm, spindle speed 12000 RPM, the boring diameter/depth ratio can

be 1:7.

Such an outstanding performance expands boring capacity with higher

spindle speed, and still keeps extraordinary dynamic balance.

Stanny Machine Tools Co Ltd

Taichung Hsien - Taiwan

Tel: +886-4-26710805


Website:www.stanny-tool.com



Cold forging pressesSanes

M

Sanes Precision Co manufactures

and off ers SKI series high-

performance cold forging presses. In

order to achieve such high precision,

the company has increased the

rigidity of the frame to prevent slide

inclination.

Th e SK1 series has versatility

system, such as auto coil feeding

progressive system, slug feeding

and transfer system that can be

incorporated into the system to suit

individual factory’s demands.

Th e SK1 series perform effi cient

and high-precision processing of

variously shaped components used in

a multitude of applications.

Sanes Presses Co Ltd

Youlin County - Taiwan

Tel: +886-5-5519 922

Fax: +886-5-5510 033


Chain electric hoistsM

Tacklers off ers chain electric

hoists. Th ese hoists are equipped

with a grade 80 load chain for

long chain life and higher safety.

Th is assures reliability with the

rugged German design in use for

more than 30 years. Th e precision

machined case hardened alloy steel

gears benefi ts longer life span and

noiseless operation. Th e hoists have

lightweight simple mounting design

for ease of installation.

Th ese are equipped with a built-

in electrical control panel. Precision

machined & hardened load chain

wheel benefi ting longer life span of LCW and smooth chain operation.

Th e chain electric hoists are used in logistics industries, process engineering

industries, machine & tools industries, etc.

Tacklers

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020 - 26122005/ 26122882


Website:www.tacklers.co.in



Mechanical fi xtures MW e l d i n g

Technologies off ers

mechanical fi xtures.

Th ese mechanical

fi xtures for CNC

machines that fi nd

wide application in

varied industries.

Th ese are fabricated

using quality raw

material.

Th ese are

manufactured with latest technology by using graded raw material that

ensures it durability and effi ciency.

Th ese are applicable in process engineering equipments, machine & tools

industries.

Welding Technologies India

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020 - 65101340/ 26122882


Website:www.weldingtechindia.com

Cutting fl uidsM E S

Surface blackening of white

metals, especially aluminium

during metal working

process has been an issue

plaguing manufacturers for

quite some time. Th e general

understanding has been that

the metal working fl uid used during the machining process is to be blamed.

Manufacturers have been caught unawares and are grappling with customers

for explanation. Th e core of this issue lies within the metallurgical structure

of certain alloys of aluminium that contain zinc, copper and magnesium in

varying percentages to realise certain desired characteristics.

Th ese metal components tend to react with ingredients of the metal

working fl uid like amino complexes but also other additives that are usually

present in metal cutting fl uids. Th e ensuing reaction results in formation of

undesired oxides and blackening of the metal.

Bechem Avantin 200 series of cutting fl uids are apt for the simplest to the

most demanding of cutting operation of complex alloys.

Carl Bechem Lubricants India Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080 - 22010800


Website:www.carlbechem.com



Extractor arms M

Th e FEA-160-2 extractor

arms is a device which allows

the user to position a suction

hood to capture fumes or dust

close the generation spot with

complete ease and fl exibility.

Th e extractor arms consists

of 2 ducts made of aluminium connected by PVC hose and mounted on

interconnecting support rods with friction -loaded pivots. Th e arm can also be

fi tted to overhead ducting to provide suction points close to the fl oor level for

the capture of fumes or dust from pollution generation spots.

Air fl ow capacity is 1500-2000 cu mtrs/hr, total reach(approx.) is 2

mtrs up and down; 2 mtrs forward & back, construction is aluminium ducts,

160ø x 2nos, interconnecting, PVC hose with steel wire rib, telescopic gas

tube, damper, friction pads with disc, spring for all pivots, FRP suction

hood with handle.

Th is is general products and pollution control equipment.

Powertech Pollution Controls Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080 - 23452156


Website:www.powertechindia.com

ISO 9001:2008



Extractor armsM

Th e extractor arms FEA-250-2

is a device which allows the user

to position a suction hood to

capture fumes or dust close the

generation spot with complete

ease and fl exibility. Th e extractor

arms consists of 2 ducts made

of aluminium connected by

PVC hose and mounted on

interconnecting support rods with friction -loaded pivots.

Air fl ow capacity is 3500-4000 cu mtrs/hr, total reach(approx.) is 2 mtrs

up and down; 2 mtrs forward & back, construction of the extractor arms is

aluminium ducts with 250ø x 2nos, interconnecting, PVC hose with steel wire

rib, telescopic gas tube, damper, friction pads with disc, spring for all pivots and

FRP suction hood with handle.

Th e application lies in machine tools, automotive product and pollution

control equipment.

Powertech Pollution Controls Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080 - 23452156


Website:www.powertechindia.com

ISO 9001:2008



Arc welding machines Panasonic

MTh e company off ers Gunslinger arc welding

machines from Panasonic. Th ese provide

reliable solid state contractor. Th ese have

energy-saving circuit in MIG mode

that keeps fan on only while welding,

automatically shuts off 6 minutes after

completion of weld. In MIG mode, hot-

start feature ensures smooth arc starting

for reduced spatter. In MIG mode, burn-

back feature allows wire to burn back at end

of weld to prevent wire sticking in weld. In MIG mode, can readily change

polarity to run solid or fl ux-cored wires

Th e machines are dual-process 260A MIG / 150A stick welding and 260A

MIG / 35A air plasma cutting. Its multi-voltage, single-phase input permits to

use at many locations. Th ese are SCR-controlled, continuously variable current

and voltage from minimum to maximum.

Th is is applicable in machine & tools, automotive industries, process

engineering equipments, & construction.


Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020 - 65101340



CNC hydraulic press brakes PAC

S

Production Aids & Consultants

off ers CNC hydraulic press

brakes. Th ese press brakes

WC67K-80X3200 controls

two hydraulic cylinders with

electro hydraulic servo value. Arch error can be compensated by hydraulic

crowning system. Back gauge mechanism can control several back gauge axes.

Th e frame is welded with steel plate and is treated with annealing and the

hydraulic system adopts integrated control system and importing ring seals.

Nominal force is 800 kN, length of table is 3200 mm, distance between

uprights is 2600 mm, throat depth is 280 mm, ram stroke is 100 mm, stroke

adjustment is 80 mm, max. opening height is 360 mm, main motor capacity is

7.5 kW and outline dimensions is 3410x1450x2470 mm.

Th is is applicable in hydraulic, pneumatic, construction, machine tools,

workshops and tool rooms.

Production Aids & Consultants (P) Ltd

Faridabad - Haryana

Tel: 0129 - 4001625


Website:www.pacindia.net



Welding machinesM

Th e company off ers welding

machines GB2 high grade

welding by full digital

technology. Th is is selectable

by various types of wire

feeder. LED monitors which

can monitor welding condition and motor feed load on the controller. Th is

improves welding quality especially in low voltage range (30 - 120A).Th is is

lightweight and saves space. Th ese most suitable for the welding of mild steel

and stainless steel.

Th ese are fully digital controlled CO2/ MAG machines. 350GB2 has

applicable thickness of 0.8 - 12.0mm; output current is 30 - 350A; applicable

wire diameter is 0.8 / 0.9 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm; rated duty cycle is 60%; rated input

is 21.0kVA (16.0kW); weight is 39.6 kg. 500GB2 has applicable thickness of

1.6 - 25.0mm; output current is 60 - 500A; applicable wire diameter is 1.2 /

1.4 / 1.6 mm; rated duty cycle is 100%; rated input is 29kVA (26kW); weight

is 100 kg.

Th is is applicable in construction industries, steel industries, machine &

tools, process engineering industries.


Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020 - 65101340





Hydraulic swing beam shearing machinesPAC

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Production Aids &

Consultants off ers

hydraulic swing beam

shearing machines.

Th e shearing machines

QC12K -12X4000 adopts the structure of series QC12Y hydraulic swing

beam shear. Th e special NC system is available for shear. Th e drive element

of back gauge imported ball screw and linear guide way. Th ey have features

such as high automation, high productivity, stable feature, high safety and

reliability.

Cutting size is 12x 4000 mm, shear angle is 1°54’, strokes is 8 min-1,

adjusting range of back gauge is 20-800 mm, throat depth is 300 mm,

outline dimensions is 4800x2270 x2000 mm and main motor capacity is

18.5 kW.

Th ese are applicable in hydraulic, pneumatic, construction, machine tools,



Faridabad - Haryana

Tel: 0129 - 4001625





Tyre mould cleaning machinesSynco

M E O S

Synco Industries off ers tyre mould

cleaning machines. Deposition of

foreign material on tyre mould during

tyre moulding processing is inherent

and perpetual problem. After certain

number of moulding process, these

foreign particles need to be removed

without aff ecting the base metal and

fi nish of the mould to obtain consistent

quality of tyres.

Th e company can assist for development of a blast-cleaning machine for this

purpose.

Th is is applicable in machine & tools industries, tyre manufacturing

industries, automotive industries.

Synco Industries Ltd

Jodhpur - Rajasthan

Tel: 0219 - 2741571


Website:www.synco.co.in

ISO 9001:2000

Boring & milling machinesTh ese CNC boring and

milling machines (model

BMC–250T) are T-type

column moving high-

speed machines that are

specialised for deep-slot die

& mould manufacturing.

Machining in vertical

mounting condition of die-

block helps to fall the chips

down by gravity, no need of

chip removal during operation.

Spindle with ZF Transmission to improve the torque at low speed; ram

diameter 250 mm with 700 mm stroke & provided with hydrostatic bearings

for smooth glide; and rotary table is clamped securely by a hydraulic system,

ensures superior accuracy & stability in heavy-duty machining.

Automatic head changer, C-axis functions with 30°/90° milling head that can

adjust the best angle in mould machining.

Femco India

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020 - 40147870




CNC laser cutting machinesPAC

S

Production Aids & Consultants off ers CNC laser cutting machines. Th e

machines ML – 1530 are of fl ying optics structure and is used for precision

cutting. Th e gantry-type cross beam features the good rigidity and smooth

drive in the machine. Exchangeable worktable is easy for loading and

unloading material with effi ciency. Drawer type waste collector is available

for easy operation.

Maximum loading weight is 800kg, maximum positioning speed is

120m/min, position precision is 0.06mm, laser cooling system is sealed

inner cycle, power is 47kW, wave length is 10.6 μ m, consumption of laser

gas is 50L/H, max. cutting ability is 2500 W and overall dimension is

10.3x2.8x2.1 mm.

Th is is applicable in hydraulic, pneumatic, construction, machine tools,



Faridabad - Haryana

Tel: 0129 - 400 1625





CNC swing shearing machinesPAC

S

Production Aids & Consultants

off ers CNC swing shearing

machines. Th ese shearing

machines MS8- 6X3200

has CNC swing shear and the back gauge are CNC controlled. Th e blade

clearance can be adjusted manually and the moving part can be lubricated

automatically and the pneumatic is also optional. Th ese machines are easy to

operate, compact and require less maintenance.

Shearing thickness is 6 mm, work piece width is 3200 mm, strokes is 18 mm,

shearing angle is1° 30” degree, back gauge length is 800 mm, back gauge speed

is 150 mm, back gauge accuracy is ±0.15 mm, oil tank capacity is 350 litres and

the overall dimensions are 3840x1610x1620 mm.

Th ese are applicable in hydraulic, pneumatic, construction, machine tools,



Faridabad - Haryana

Tel: 0129 - 400 1625





Portable shot blasting machines M E Th e company off ers portable shot

blasting machines. S-7 series

represent portable blast machines

based on pressure blast principle. Th is

involves pressure feed of abrasive and

propelling it at high velocity against

a work surface. Compressed air is

used as propellant. S-7 machines are

suitable for all types of abrasive.

S7-150 is recommended

for light job and intermittent

requirement of blasting. An

economical model, light weight and mobile, can be operated by one operator.

S7-300R is recommended for medium production work. Machine has all the

features of a production machines. For automatic start/stop machine can be

provided with remote control unit.

Th is is applicable for construction, logistics, paint industries, machine & tools

industries, process engineering equipments, chemical plants, steel industries.

Synco Industries Ltd

Jodhpur - Rajasthan

Tel: 0291 - 2741571


Website:www.synco.co.in

ISO 9001:2000

Bloom & plate cutting machines M

Forging Machinery off ers

bloom bloom & plate cutting

machines. Th ese machines

are manufactured to cut

various sizes of blooms and

slabs. Six numbers of gears

are provided to facilitate

operations with small power. Th e body is made from M.S. (plates),cutting of

stainless steel billet 50 mm to 200 mm and plate thickness is ½” to 2” and the

width is 8”.

Th e capacity is 2”, main gear is 32”, main shaft is 6”, number of pieces per

minute is 30, working height is 32”, height in feet is 5½, fl y wheel dia is 30

inches, 10 h.p is required and 1440 rpm.

Th ese machines are applicable for machinery industries, stainless steel

industries, automobile industries and heavy engineering industries.

Forging Machinery Mfg Co

Ludhiana - Punjab

Tel: 0161 - 5011755


Website:www.nkh.co.in

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Power pressesM

Th e presses frames are of most rigid

construction of one piece steel welded

construction of fusion welding quality and

is fully stress relieved. All bushes are made

of nickel phosphorous bronze. Th ey are

provided with foot operated rolling key

clutch. Th ey are provided with adjustable

strokes. Stroke may be changed in

thirty seconds.

Capacity is 20 tonne, table size is

440x440 mm, distance from table to ram is

250, punch hole size is 28 mm, stroke length

is 65 mm, ram adjustment is 25 mm, shut

height is 185 mm, stroke per minute is 70 mm,

2 HP is required and 1440 rpm. Centralised lubrication is provided with capacity of

10 to 500 tonne.

Th ese are applicable for automobile, hydraulic, pneumatic, construction,

general engineering, machine tools, steel rolling mills, power plants,



Ludhiana - Punjab

Tel: 0161 - 5011755





Power pressesNKH

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Th ese features one piece frame of rolled

steel plates, carefully proportioned and

MIG welded for maximum strength and

rigidity. Th e crankshaft is made from high

carbon steel. Crank pins are extra large to

minimise defl ection and to provide wide

bearing areas. Th e presses are equipped

with rolling key clutch with repeated and

non-repeated safety device.

Capacity is 10 tonne, table size is

350 x 425 mm, distance table to ram is

225 mm, punch hole size is 25 mm, stroke length is 50 mm, ram adjustment

is 25 mm, shut height is 175 mm, stroke per minute is 80 mm, bore in table is

100 mm, 2 hp is required, and 1440 rpm.

Th ese are applicable in automobile, hydraulic, pneumatic, construction,

general engineering, machine tools, steel rolling mills, power plants ,



Ludhiana - Punjab

Tel: 0161 - 5011755



Torque measuring fl angesM Th e design of KiTorq measuring

unit and evaluation unit as separate

assemblies, and the introduction of

modular combination for extremely

accurate measurement, allows

previously unknown fl exibility

in measuring torque. Kistler has

launched the new sensor with its

wide variety of options at SPS/IPC/

drives.

As a system, the KiTorq with

fully digital transmission off ers an accuracy of 0.05 per cent and a signal

bandwidth of up to 10 kHz with maximum dynamic response and precision.

A speed sensor with 60 pulses per revolution is already incorporated in the

standard model.

Th e KiTorq torque measuring fl anges can be used to test diff erent assemblies

without having to completely modify the test unit.

Kistler Instruments India Pvt Ltd

Faridabad - Haryana

Tel: 0129 - 4113555


Website:www.kistler.com

ISO 9001:2000



Injection moulding machinesShuenn Jann

Machinery off ers

injection moulding

machines. Th e CNT

series toggle inward

injection moulding

machine series

uses the high quality parts, such as high-performance motors, Japanese

microcomputer control system, imported bearings, and high strength non-

tempered tie bars, etc, to ensure high-precision and long service life for

the machines.

Th e design concepts of the CNT series are structural rigidity and

stability which exhibit its extraordinary performance. Th e personifi ed

operational interface makes the machine operations easy and ensures the

production quality.

Also provided is comprehensive aftersales service to provide most convenient

and speedy information.

Shuenn Jann Machinery Co Ltd

Tainan Hsien - Taiwan

Tel: +886-6 2339 590, Fax: +886-6 2331 745


Website:www.soongiant.com.tw

Rotary fi ltration systemsM G n e u s s

K u n s t s t o f f t e c h n i k

off ers rotary fi ltration

systems. Th e patented

Gneuss rotary fi ltration

systems enable fully automatic, process and pressure constant fi ltration. Main

characteristics of these fi ltration systems are the rotary disk with their ring

of screen cavities, located between two solid steel blocks. Th e MRS multi-

rotation system off ers new possibilities in the venting or devolatilisation of

polymer melts.

It allows, for eg, the processing of PET without pre-drying. Th e use of

patented measurement and control technology allows Gneuss to simplify

extrusion processes while at the same time increasing their reliability. Gneuss

melt pressure and temperature sensors are characterised by their extremely

high-precision, combined with a high-degree of robustness.

Consistent application of latest technology ensures permanent quality control

during the production process.

Gneuss Kunststoff technik GmbH

Bad Oeynhausen - Germany

Tel: + 49 5731/ 5307 10


Website:www.gneuss.de



Injection moulding machinesM

Maplan Maschinen

off ers injection

moulding machines.

Th e product range

comprises of elastomer

injection moulding

machines for rubber, TPE, solid silicone and liquid silicone with 15-1000

T clamping force and 30-26.000 CCM injection volume. Th e machines are

off ered in versions for top or bottom injection in vertical execution and are also

available as horizontal machines.

For the machines all required additional equipment, such as shuttle

systems for mould centre-plates or brush and demoulding systems as also

complex automated manufacturing cells are optionally available.

Th e applications include production of technical moulded elastomer parts,

automotive industry, railway/rail technology, oilfi eld, mining technology,

energy production, etc.

Maplan Maschinen und technische Anlagen Planungs- und Fertigungs-

Gesellschaft mbH

Ternitz - Austria

Tel: 43/ 2630/ 35706-0

Email: offi [email protected]

Website:www.maplan.at



Hydraulic press brakesM Hindustan Hydraulics

off ers hydraulic press

brakes. Th is new series

of the EHPe is available

with complete features

and advantages of the

CNC hydraulic press

brakes. Th ese machines are

available in the range of 80-100 tons to bend lengths of 2500-3100 mm only.

Th e machines are based on the Y1 and Y2 press beam movement with the

proportional hydraulics.

Th ese machines are off ered with press beam depth accuracy of ±0.01 mm

and repeatability of 100 per cent driven dual ball-screw servo backguage with

accuracy of ±0.1 mm which is standard part of the machine. Th e machines are

off ered with CNC graphical controller of ESA, Italian make.

Th e frame and members are machined inhouse with very close tolerances,

which have been the features of supplies.

Hindustan Hydraulics Pvt Ltd

Jalandhar - Punjab

Tel: 0181 - 2670054

Mob: 2670056


Website:www.hindustanhydraulics.com



Vertical machining centresM Manufacturers looking for a high-

performance VMC machines will

fi nd the new robust Ganesh VFM

4020 Express vertical machining

centre worthy of consideration. Th e

VFM 4020 table measures 40” by

23” and the machine weighs over

6-tons and features cross-roller

linear ways to dampen cutting

vibration for superior surface fi nish

and improved tool life.

With pre-tensioned double-

anchored ballscrews and 40-block

look-ahead in the Fanuc OiMD control the VFM 4020 Express is designed

to generate precise programmed feature defi nition. Th e 20-HP direct-drive

spindle supplies spindle speeds up to 15,000 RPM. Up to 40-tools with #40-

taper ATC, both an indexer and a full 4th axis rotary & 5-axis trunnion table

are available.

Th is fi nda application in machine & tools industries.

Ganesh Machinery, Inc

California-91311

Tel: 3499166

Fax: 3497286


Website:www.ganeshmachinery.com



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Solid carbide drill millsM E

Th ese multi-purpose solid

carbide drill mills have

more than many applications in the metal removing industry. Th ese drill

mills play a vital role in tool cost saving as a multi-tasking tools.

Th e drill mills are available in both 90-degrees and/or 120-degrees point

angle. Th ese can also be used for milling, drilling, counter sinking, grooving,

chamfering, center-drilling, etc.

Useful on NC machines for accurate spotting before drilling operation is to be

performed with HSS drills thereby saving tool cost.

Robin Precision Products Pvt Ltd

Rajkot - Gujarat

Tel: 0281-287634

Mob: 09825422431


Website:www.bloodtools.com

Hall 3, Stall P106

Laser scannersFARO

M

Th ese scanners are for detailed measurement

and documentation. Th ey use laser

technology to produce incredibly detailed

three-dimensional images of complex

environments and geometries in only a few

minutes. Due to its intuitive control concept

with touch screen display, the Focus3D is as

easy to operate as a digital camera.

Th ese create a precise, virtual copy of

reality in millimeter-accuracy at a blazing speed of up to 976,000 measurement

points per second. Controls all the scanner functions with a touch interface

for unparalleled ease of use and control. Th e range is of up to 120 m, this is

compact and is ease to use.

Application lies in Civil Engineering, Process Industry and Digital Factory,

Inspection and Reverse Engineering, Heritage and Forensics.

FARO Business Technologies India Pvt Ltd

New Delhi

Tel: 011 - 4646 5656


Website:www.faro.com

Hall 3, Stall L105



3D imagers FARO

M Th ese high performance non-contact 3D

imagers are capable of collecting millions

of points in just seconds. Using patented

technology, the AMP achieves metrology grade

accuracy on parts, assemblies and tools never

before possible. From contoured parts like

sheet metal and composite panels, to dies and moulds, the AMP can provide

inspection and reverse engineering solutions.

With automated and manual modes, the FARO AMP can handle

everything from in-process inspection to comprehensive reverse engineering.

Ultra-stiff crossbar enables the imager to maintain specifi ed performance

in all orientations. Th ese off er tremendous value while delivering metrology

solutions and are portable, rugged and thermally-stabled design.

Th ese fi nd application in areas such as Quality Control, Reverse Engineering

and Rapid Manufacturing.

FARO Business Technologies India Pvt Ltd

New Delhi

Tel: 011 - 4646 5656


Website:www.faro.com

Hall 3, Stall L105



Screw presses

NKH

M

Th ese are

s p e c i a l l y

designed to

make bolt

heads of any

kind of nuts,

rivets, motor

parts, axle

half shaft,

engine valve

and non ferrous forgings. Friction screw presses

are screw presses with friction drive on which

the forging blow takes place in an upward

direction, that is, from bottom towards top.

Capacity is 30 tonne, table size is 325x350

mm, maximum distance table to ram is 175

mm, diameter of screw is 75 mm, stroke of ram

is 150 mm, stroke per minute is 30 mm, bore in

table is 75 mm, 3 hp is required and 1440 ram.

Th ese fi nd application in areas such

as automobile, hydraulic, pneumatic,

construction, general engineering, machine

tools, steel rolling mills, power plants,



Ludhiana - Punjab

Tel: 0161 - 5011755



Hall 1, Stall A103

Plasma welding torchesM

AbiplasWeld plasma welding torches are

top economical and effi cient. Th anks to their

extremely compact design, these torches

improves accessibility even with diffi cult

component geometries.

Th e very stable process makes spatter-free welding and brazing possible with high-quality joint

characteristics. Complicated reworking is no longer necessary.

Th ese are suitable for both manual and automated applications.

Abicor Binzel Technoweld Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra,

Tel: 020 - 66743904, Email: [email protected]

Website:www.binzel-abicor.com

Hall 3, Stall K106



Friction screw pressesNKH

M Th ese are preferred for hot forming (forging) and cold

coining, stamping, embossing, sizing non-ferrous

metal. Th e press body is of steel welded construction

and one piece box type design. Th e screw is made

of high quality alloy steel and is heat treated to give

hardness and elasticity.Th ese presses are easy to

opearte and less maintainenece is required.

Capacity is 50 tonne; table size is 840x585

mm, max. dia. of bolt is 12 mm, max. length of

bolt is 250 mm, dia. of screw is 85 mm, pieces per hour is 800-1200, slide table

is 200 mm, 3 hp is required and 1440 rpm.

Automobile, hydraulic, pneumatic, construction, general engineering,

machine tools, steel rolling mills, power plants, workshops and tool rooms.


Ludhiana - Punjab

Tel: 961 - 5011755



Hydraulic tandem press brakesM Th e tandem machines ensure long bending without

any marks in the centre of the two units. Th ese

machines when in tandem can be used as one single

bending solution and as required and can be used

individually. When in tandem the machines can be

operated through one mother controller.

Th ese are off ered in long and accurate bending

requirements that are up to 16000 mm lengths. Th ese

machines are in tandem in two or three numbers in

diff erent tonnages. Th ey are off ered to suit special

requirements of daylight and throat.

Tandem solutions are in demand for the Lighting

/signage/telecom high masts, for the boom sections

of crane, tipper and trailer bending profi les, etc.

Hindustan Hydraulics Pvt Ltd

Jalandhar - Punjab

Tel: 0181 - 2670054


Website:www.hindustanhydraulics.com

Hall 1, Stall B115

Hall 1, Stall A103



Angle heads D Th ese angle heads are for turn mill center.

Th ese angle heads are manufactured by

Alberti Italy. Th e angle heads are designed

and manufactured in the “billet” style, which

means that the bodies of each head are

processed or manufactured from a single

block of steel or high-tensile aluminum. Th is

provides the utmost strength and rigidity of

the material that is being used. Th ese heads are

hermetically sealed to prevent contamination

to the drive gears and bearings.

Heads features heat-treated and precision ground spiral bevel gears,

resulting in low noise, reduced vibration level and high torque. Due to

increased machine productivity from decreased setup and cycle times, these

heads practically pay for themselves in weeks.

Th ese angle heads fi nds applications in areas such as boring, routing and sawing.

Nickunj Eximp Enterprises Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022 - 2219 0300


Website:www.nickunjgroup.com

Hall 3, Stall A130


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Tool presetting machinesD Th ese presetting machines have an

advantage of having their base and columns

made of ground granite. Granite allows

reaching fl atness accuracy within + /- 4

microns. Th is specifi c feature makes these

machines more stable and assures you a

highly repeatable performance over a long

term directly on shop fl oor.

Th ese off ers all the basic measurement

& checking features as diameter, length

off set, angles, corner radius, multi point

cutter, maximum cutting function. Th ese

can be operated through pneumatic actuated hand wheel for rapid movements

of 2 mm/min and micromatic adjustment of fi ne positioning. Th ese are made

of stainless steel self adjustable structure equipped with durability feature.

Th ese fi nd application in areas such as milling, turning and screw machine

applications.

Nickunj Eximp Enterprises Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022 - 2219 0300


Website:www.nickunjgroup.com

Hall 3, Stall A130

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Line laser probe machinesTh ese are used with CMM which allows high

speed scanning. Th is is an excellent solution

for complete inspection and modeling of

complex work pieces using point cloud. CMM

which has till now being used as an inspection

equipment, when connected with a line laser

probe can play an active role in production

facility working processes.

Th ese come with an easy to use MSURF

software. Th e dense point cloud obtained from

scanning the surface of parts can be used by

evaluation software for extraction of geometric

elements, evaluation of free form surface &

profi le and comparision with master data. Th e generated point cloud can be

used to develop CAD data for products which do not have a master model.

Th ese fi nd application in areas such as for reverse engineering workfl ow from

point cloud to polygons, curves, surface and solid.

Mitutoyo South Asia Pvt Ltd

New Delhi

Tel: 011-2637 2090


Website:www.mitutoyoindia.com

Hall 3, Stall A119

Super-rigid pressesM

Th ese super-rigid series power presses are in the

capacity ranges from 10, 16, 25, 40, 63, 80, 100,

125, 200 to 250 tonne. Th ese machine incorporates

features such as variable speed drive, manual or

motorised slide adjustment, pneumatic clutch,

pneumatic counter balance, slide tool die holder,

stroke counter.

Th ese even includes electro pneumatic

safety control, manual or automatic centralised

lubrication systems, hydraulic overload safety

device, pneumatic die cushion die lifters and

hydraulic die clamping etc. Th ese presses are

compact, user-friendly, rigid, and durable and require less maintenance.

Applications include sheet metal components for automotive/furniture/

electronic and wide range of consumer goods industries.

Kawa Press Systems Pvt Ltd

Rajkot - Gujarat

Tel: 0281 - 2461102


Website:www.shaileshmachines.com

Hall 1, Stall B116



Portable measuring machines Th ese fully fl exible portable three

dimensional measuring devices expand

the possibility of measurement on the

shop fl oor where the product is made. Th e

excellent portability gives one the option

to perform measurement close to the work

piece. Th e seven axis movement allows the user to approach the work piece

from any direction. Th ese are equipped with rotation axis automatic braking

mechanism which facilitates eff ortless handling.

Th e counter balance makes them highly user friendly. Th e Line laser

probe can also be used along with the contact probe. SpinArm is available

with measurement that ranges from 1.8 mm to 3.6 mm.

Th ese fi nd application such as large sheet metal components, fabrications and

welding/ inspection fi xtures and metrological areas.

Mitutoyo South Asia Pvt Ltd

New Delhi

Tel: 011 - 2637 2090


Website:www.mitutoyoindia.com

Hall 3, Stall A119



Power pressesM Th ese super rigid series presses are in C frame

construction for heavy duty production work

incorporating such standard and optional features

to make them unique production machines, like

automatic centralised lubrication; hydraulic overload

devices and electronic operator safety devices. Th ese

also include features such as pneumatic die cushion;

six point guiding systems; stroke counters; die lifting

devices; single tool die holder etc.

Presses are available from 10 tons to 250 tonne capacity. Special executions

are also possible to meet individual production requirements. Th ese presses are

compact, user-friendly, rigid, and durable and require less maintenance.

Applications include sheet metal components for automotive/furniture/

electronic and wide range of consumer goods industries.

Kawa Press Systems Pvt Ltd

Rajkot - Gujarat

Tel: 0281 - 2461102


Website:www.shaileshmachines.com

Hall 1, Stall B116



Roughness & waviness measuring instrumentsM Th ese measuring instruments Surfcom

C5, has a capability of upgrading up to

8-axis.Th ese allows customisation of the

work-piece feed unit and thereby, making

it the most versatile machine for completely automated surface roughness

measurement of large components. For example, a Cylinder Head has approx.

100 Surface Roughness measurements, which takes atleast 6 hours by

conventional method.

Th is can be achieved in just 2 hours in C5.Th ese angular rotaion of pick-up

allows to measure in downward, upwears and horizontal directions. Th e linear

motor drive in X-axis for high speed movement & low vibration measuring,

CY-axis movement of 100mm/s for column, CZ-axis movement of 100mm/s

for column makes this the most versatile & fast surface roughness measuring

machines can measure all operations in one setting.

Th ese fi nd applications in and can be used to measure in complicated

components like cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, crank shafts, cam shafts.

Carl Zeiss India ( Bangalore) Pvt Ltd

Bangalore- Karnataka

Tel : +91-80-4343 8000

E-mail : [email protected]

Web: www.zeiss.co.in

Hall 2B, Stall A106

Plate bending machinesM

Th ese require less man power and

the bending operation process is

more easy and accurate. Th ese

works with 3 rolls pyramid

principals. Bottom rolls are fi xed

and driven by gears and warm

reduction gear box top roll rotates in fi xed positions. Th ese are compact, user-

friendly and require less maintenance.

Th ese are easy to maintain and are useful for various jobs. Th ey are modern

in design and have rigid structure. Machine can be stopped at any stage of

operations, hence the shape in rolling as per requirement is possible and due to

the movable control panel one can operate machine very easily.

Applications are in industries such as electrical & electronics, fabrication &

construction, steel furniture, automobile, etc.

Godson Bending Systems Pvt Ltd

Rajkot - Gujarat

Tel: 0281 - 2361467

Mob: 09879079267


Website:www.godson-india.com

Hall 1, Stall A119



Spring isolatorsM E Th ese are combined with

viscous safety damping. Th e

elastic plastic viscous safety

damping ensures a high

degree of isolation combined

with a higher reduction of the

movement of the machine. In

most cases, viscous damping is required to limit excessive movement, which

could occur as a machine operates at a speed near to or coinciding with the

resonant frequencies.

Th is happens during run-up and slowdown of the rotating machines as it

passes through the resonant frequency of the machine foundation system. Th e

springs are made of high-grade wire & fi nished with protective coatings thus

ensuring trouble free service life.

Applications lies in power presses, shearing and bending machines, gensets,

fans, blowers, centrifuges, textile machines, forging hammers, textile

machines.

Dynemech Systems Pvt Ltd

Delhi

Tel: 011 - 27347982, Mob: 09810760131


Website:www.dynemech.com

Hall 3, Stall Q109



Synchronised CNC press brakes-Th ese press brakes

are superior in fi nish,

reliable, precision and are

effi cient in performance.

A standard absolute

pressbrake features synchronised Y1-Y2 ram control (through Heidenhain

Linear Scales); high precision, high speed forming via advanced closed-

loop hydraulics (BOSCH); Delem DA65 (Windows CE) CNC controller;

Accurpress own Premium Backgauge with servo control of X and R axes;

and CNC hydraulic bed crowning for consistent bending angles.

Th ey are currently available in the range of

40 MT x 1,500 mm to 750 MT x 6,000 mm with up to six axes of

CNC backgauge motion. Th e repetitive accuracies of these machines are

+0.01 mm.

Th e machines can be supplied with host of optional accessories for

productivity improvements and to suit customer requirements.

Accurpress International Sales Ltd

Ahmedabad-380 054

Tel: 079-2743 6304


Website:www.accurpress.com

Hall 3, Stall E101



Surface roughness testersTh ese are fl exibile and

high throughput makes

it ideal for any manual

surface roughness

inspection task. Th ese

are compact, user-

friendly and require less maintenance. Off ering self-timed measurement and

selection of nine exchangeable detector tips, these display evaluation curves

and data in one of 16 languages.

Th ese features 2.4-inch colour LCD display with backlighting, over-size

fonts, and ability to re-orient screen content to be read vertically or horizontally

left and right-handed. Th ese testers has measurement speed of 0.75 mm/sec,

maximum of up to 10 measurement conditions can be registered, while up to

10,000 results can be stored on micro-SD card.

Th ese fi nd application in areas such as machine tools, testing & measuring

and electrical and electronics.

Bombay Tools Supplying Agency


Tel: 022-2342 0522/6495


Website:www.bombaytools.com

Hall 2B, Stall B113



Bandsaw machinesTh ese use linear motion

(LM) guides and bearings

block instead of conventional

hard chrome plated columns

and bushes for sliding of

cutting arm. With the use

of LM guides and bearing

blocks, the up-down

movements of cutting arm

has become very smooth and

is jerk-free resulting in better

accuracy and productivity. Th ese are designed for accommodating variety of

jobs & it is user-friendly.

Th e standard machine is available with LM guide for the vertical

movement of the cutting arm. A compact and beautifully designed steel

enclosure is provided to prevent coolant splashing and spillage, thus saving the

wastage of cutting oil.

Th ese fi nd application in machine tools and machine shop fl oor.

ITL Industries Ltd

Indore - Madhya Pradesh

Tel: 0731-3044400


Website:www.itl.co.in

Hall 1, Stall A109

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Hydraulic press machinesM Th ese machines have electrical control

panel with three speed inch, single cycle

and auto mode of operation. Two front

sheet supports and manual back gauge with

micro-adjustment swing stoppers and a pair

of lifting chains. Th ese have moveble console

with emergency stop, tonnage indicating -

adjustment device and manual centralised

lubrication system with hand pump.

All pivots are hardened of ground pin

bushes of fi ve piece guide slide lubricated by

central hand pump. Th e repetitive accuracy

is within +0.03mm ram travel parallelism with out using sensitive & complex

servo hydraulics. Th ese are the most reliable hydraulic components & sealing

for international reputed design for 350 bar against operating pressure of 160

bar maximum.

Application lies in areas such as forming, punching, embossing, stamping and

cutting.

Jekson Machinery Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079 - 6525 9895


Website:www.jeksonmachinery.com

Hall 3, Stall A103

Coating thickness gaugesTh ese incorporate a dual sensor for

automatic identifi cation of the substrate

material. Th ese operate on a single AA

battery and the gauge’s lightweight and

easy 4-button operation. Th e V-groove

design of the probe tip ensures proper positioning for accurate measurements

on round components.

Th ese aff ordable and reliable gauges are used for nondestructive coating

thickness measurement. Th ese are with built-in sensor and are used for

measuring non-magnetic coatings applied on steel. For coatings on steel, the

measuring range is from 0-3 mm, for measurements on non-ferrous metals,

the gauge ranges from 0-2.5 mm. Th ese feature a statistics function that

displays the number of readings, minimum, maximum and mean values as well

as the standard deviation.

Th ese fi nd application in areas such as machine tools, testing & measuring

and electrical and electronics.

Bombay Tools Supplying Agency


Tel: 022-2342 0522/6495


Website:www.bombaytools.com

Hall 2B, Stall B113



The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/distributor. In

any case, it does not represent the views of

CNC shearing machinesM Th ese are mono block welded steel rigid with high

tensile. Ease of accurate gap adjustment of blades

for bur-free cuts. Th e motorized back gauge is with

electronic digital readout. Electronically adjustment rake angle as per material

of thickness for twist free cuts. Th e synchronized beam guided system for

constant gap between blades and extra capacity is available to cut hard-thicker

plate than nominal capacity.

Th e blades are produced from high alloy steel with functional four sides. Th e

adjustable cutting & clamping force are for quality cutting & power saving. Th ese

are compact, low maintenance and hydraulic system is silent in operation.

Th ese fi nd application areas such as metal sheet cutting and machine tools industry.

Jekson Machinery Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079 - 6525 9895


Website:www.jeksonmachinery.com

Hall 3, Stall A103

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List of Products


1 3D imagers ...............................................241,2502 3D modellings ................................................................2173 3D printing systems .....................................................2204 Abrasive systems .......................................20,2455 Abrusive pneumatic tools..........................................2016 AC drives ..........................................................................1557 Accelero metres ............................................................... 718 Adaptors ...........................................................................1279 Aerosol multispray.......................................................... 6310 Aerospace materials .....................................................20111 Airline fluids ...................................................................... 6312 All geared auto feed pillar drill machines .. 115,26013 All geared auto feed radial drill machines ..........11514 All geared radial drill machines ...............................11515 Aluminium endmills ................................................41, 9116 Aluminium extrusion ...................................................27017 Aluminium processing ................................................22718 Amtex 2012 .....................................................................21819 Angle encoders ...............................................................BIC20 Angle heads ....................................................................25421 Angle shearing machines ..........................................18722 Appliance switches ......................................................... 3323 Aqueous cleaners ..........................................................27624 Arc welding machines .................................................22825 Assembly & high temperature greases .................. 6326 Auto cap pad printing machines .............................. 5627 Auto feed radial drilling machines .........................26028 Auto feeder hydraulic presses ................................... 6929 Automation ......................... 20, 47, 202, 213, 283, 28530 Automation and test equipments ..........................17531 Automobile workshop trolleys ................................22132 Backgeared autofeed radial drills ................ 11533 Backgeared fine feed machines ..............................11534 Bags bailing presses ....................................................... 6935 Balancing machines .....................................................13336 Balancing systems ......................................................BGF37 Baling press ....................................................................... 6938 Ball bearings....................................................................13539 Ball screws..............................................................163, 26140 Bandsaw machines .............................................. 264,27041 Bars .....................................................................................22542 Bearings .................................................................... 10, 22343 Bellow couplings ...........................................................26144 Bellows ..............................................................................22145 Bench type drilling machines...................................21546 Billet shearing machines .............................................. 1647 Blades ................................................................................22848 Blanking lines .................................................................22749 Bloom & Plate cutting machines ............................23650 Boaring machines ................................................ 262,26451 Boring & milling machines ........................................23252 Boring heads ...................................................................22853 Boring machines............................................................22854 Boring tools .....................................................................22855 Bottle-boring...................................................................26256 Brass wires .......................................................................23457 Brine chillers ....................................................................21558 Brinell utillity softwares ..............................................22959 BTA / ejector drillings .................................................... 2460 BTA/ ejector counter borings ..................................... 2461 Building automation ....................................................20262 Burrs ..............................................................................41, 9163 C type power press ......................... 240, 268,28764 Cable & hose carriers ...................................................28765 Cable carriers .......................................................... 10, 26166 Cable conduits ................................................................. 3367 Cable connectors ............................................................ 1068 CAD .....................................................................................21769 CAE .....................................................................................21770 CAM ....................................................................................21771 CAM followers ................................................................25472 CAM grinding .................................................................13773 CAMworks ........................................................................243

74 Carbide ball end mills ................................................... 8675 Carbide burrs .............................................................41, 9176 Carbide drills ..................................................................... 8677 Carbide end mills .....................................................79, 8678 Carbide endmill tools ....................................................BC79 Carbide endmills ......................................................41, 9180 Carbide reamers .............................................................. 8681 Carbide rods ...................................................................... 4382 Carbide spotting drills ................................................... 8683 Carbide tools ...........................................41, 91, 157, 23784 Carrier oils ........................................................................27685 Cast iron cutting ............................................................11386 CED coating machines ................................................20287 Center drills ....................................................................... 4488 Centerless grinders .......................................................15889 Centralised lubrication systems ..............................23690 Centreless grinding machines ............. 225, 247, 25791 Ceramics ...........................................................................30092 Cermets .............................................................................30093 C-frame hydraulic presses .........................................22494 Chain electric hoists .....................................................22295 Chain oils ............................................................................ 6396 Chain pulley block ........................................................25997 Chain wheels...................................................................23498 Chains .................................................................................. 1099 Chamfer machines ........................................................228100 Chemlok coating machines ......................................202101 Chillers ...............................................................................209102 Chrome bars/ shafts .....................................................225103 Chucks .............................................................211, 228,283104 Circular cold saw ...........................................................222105 Clamping devices ..........................................................153106 Clamping series .............................................................232107 Clamping tools .................................................................BC108 Clamps ...............................................................................243109 Cleaners ............................................................................177110 Close frame hydraulic press ........................................ 69111 Clutch power press ......................................................240112 CMM ...................................................................................279113 CNC .........................................................................7, 15, 108114 CNC angular cylindrical grinding machines .......225115 CNC cutting machines ................................................202116 CNC cylindrical grinding machines ........................225117 CNC double column machining centres ................ 14118 CNC drilling machines .................................................228119 CNC engraving ...............................................................217120 CNC equipments ............................................................. 35121 CNC guillotine shearing................................................ 49122 CNC horizontal bores ..................................................121123 CNC horizontal boring & milling machines 14, 179124 CNC horizontal boring and milling machines ...228125 CNC horizontal machining centres .......................... 14126 CNC horizontal turning centres ................................. 14127 CNC hydraulic press brakes ................................49,228128 CNC hydraulic turret punch press ..........................281129 CNC laser cutting machines ............................. 202,233130 CNC lathes ..................... 11, 45,80, 121, 125, 129, 228131 CNC machine ...........................8, 15, 55, 221, 264, 298132 CNC machining centres .........................................15, 25133 CNC milling machines .......................................228, 230134 CNC multi-tasking centres ........................................... 14135 CNC oxy fuel cutting machines .....................187, 202136 CNC plasma cutting machines.......................202, 281137 CNC plate punching machines ................................187138 CNC precision lathes ...................................................... 57139 CNC press brakes ...................................... 187, 266, 281140 CNC profile cutting .......................................................217141 CNC punch press ............................................................. 49142 CNC rotary table ............................................................201143 CNC router .......................................................................217144 CNC shearing machines .............................................278145 CNC small machining centers .................................... 25146 CNC swing shearing machines ................................234

147 CNC synchro press brake ...........................................281148 CNC systems (open plc & closed plc type) .........149149 CNC toolings ..................................................93, 228, 285150 CNC tool-store cabinets..............................................239151 CNC tube bending machines ...................................183152 CNC turning centers .............................14, 15, 137,254153 CNC vertical machining centers .........................14, 15154 CNC vertical turning lathe ........................................... 14155 CNC waterjet cutting machines ..............................187156 CNC wire-cutting machines ......................................228157 CO2 laser marker series ..............................................261158 Coating machines .........................................................202159 Coating plants ................................................................202160 Coating systems ............................................................202161 Coating thickness gauges ..........................................276162 Coin press .......................................................................... 69163 Cold forging presses ....................................................222164 Cold forming machines ..............................................175165 Collets ..........................................................................57,141166 Colour screen printer machines ................................ 56167 Combined drills & countersinks .........................41, 91168 Composite processing equipments .......................175169 Compression testing machines ...............................229170 Compressor oils ............................................................... 63171 Conducting fleece tapes ............................................208172 Conductor ........................................................................213173 Cone pulley light duty lathe machines ................253174 Cone pulley medium duty lathe machines ........253175 Cone pully heavy duty lathe machines ................253176 Connection cables ........................................................128177 Connectors .................................................................10, 51178 Control cabinets .............................................................. 51179 Control panel accessories ............................................ 33180 Control panels .................................................................. 51181 Control systems ............................................................... 51182 Controlling machine tools ..........................................BIC183 Conventional precision lathes ................................... 80184 Coolant ..............................................................53, 117,147185 Coolant pumps ..............................................................250186 Coolant separators .......................................................230187 Cooling and lubrication systems .............................. 78188 Cooling systems for lasers ........................................... 78189 Cooling towers ...............................................................190190 Coromill ........................................................................... FGF191 Corothread...................................................................... FGF192 Corrosion preventive ...................................................177193 Counters & power supplies .......................................107194 Countersinks .............................................. 12, 41, 91, FIC195 Cranes ................................................................................259196 Crank pin grinding .......................................................137197 Crankshaft machines ...................................................175198 Cross shaft power press ...................................233, 268199 Crush blade ....................................................................... 97200 Customised tooling solution ....................................141201 Cutters ....................................................................... 93, 228202 Cutting & boring systems ..........................................221203 Cutting fluids ..................................................................177204 Cutting heads .................................................................245205 Cutting machines ..........................................................202206 Cutting oils ................................................... 53, 117, 147207 Cutting systems .............................................................245208 Cutting tools .......................................................................... 31, 37, 43, 79, 97, 139, 157, 199, 213, 237, 271, 277209 Cutting tools carbide metal working tools .........300210 CV joint machines .........................................................175211 Cylinder block boring machines .............................213212 Cylinderical machines ................................................... 55213 Cylinders ...........................................................................211214 Cylindrical & internal grinding .................................123215 Cylindrical grinders .............................................. 11, 257216 Cylindrical grinding machines .......................225, 247217 Cylindrical roller bearings ..........................................223218 DC power packs .............................................. 229


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219 Decimal endmills ......................................................41, 91220 Deep drawing hydraulic press ................................... 69221 Deep drawing presses .................................................224222 Deep hole drilling machines ...................................... 24223 Deep hole drilling subcontracts ................................ 24224 Demagnetisers ...............................................................230225 Desktop printers ............................................................220226 DFMPRO ............................................................................243227 Diamond cutters............................................................228228 Diamond cutting & processing systems ..............138229 Diamond lapping & polishing systems ...............BGF230 Diamond tools..........................................................12, FIC231 Didactic equipments ..................................................... 51232 Die coaters ......................................................................... 97233 Die spotting presses ....................................................224234 Die tryout press .............................................................224235 Die/mould machines ................................................. COC236 Dip spin coating machines........................................202237 DNC systems ...................................................................189238 Double beam EOT cranes ..........................................178239 Double column machining centres .......................181240 Double column milling machines ........................ COC241 Drawer cup board .........................................................221242 Drawing & forming compound ...............................177243 Drill machines ................................................66, 115, 231244 Drill tools ............................................................................BC245 Drilling cum milling machine ...................................166246 Drilling cum tapping machine .................................270247 Drilling heads..................................................................270248 Drilling machines ...................166, 215, 260, 270, 298249 Drilling tools ............................................12, 37, 199, 237250 Drills ................................................... 41, 79, 91, 127, 260251 Drive technology ............................................................BIC252 EDM accessories & consumables .................. 201253 EDM wire ..........................................................................234254 Edrawings publisher ....................................................243255 Electric motor lamination systems .........................227256 Electric wire rope hoists .............................................178257 Electrical & electronics ................................................201258 Electrical connectivity .................................................213259 Electrical discharge machining .................................. 78260 Electromagnetic chucks .............................................230261 Element shrink disc ......................................................254262 Encoders .................................................................107, 128263 End mill cutters ..............................................................248264 End mills ................................................................... 44, 213265 Engineering services ....................................................217266 Engineering tools ..........................................................277267 Engineer’s files ................................................................. 44268 EOT/HOT cranes.............................................................259269 Exhaust brake systems ................................................141270 Exhibition - Engineering Expo ............. 168, 191, 273271 Exhibition - Imtex forming 2012 .............................272272 Exhibition - Iptex 2012 ................................................297273 Exhibition - Tagma .......................................................295274 Expandable mono block-reamers...........................127275 Expansion joints ............................................................221276 Exposed linear encoders .............................................BIC277 Extractor arms ....................................................... 225,226278 Factory automation........................................ 202279 Fasteners ..........................................................................212280 Ferrous casting .............................................................270281 Fiber laser marker .........................................................261282 Filter bags ........................................................................221283 Fine & auto feed radial ...............................................166284 Fix frame hydraulic press ............................................. 69285 Fixtures ..............................................................................243286 Flame proof hoists ........................................................259287 Flanges ..............................................................................208288 Fluidised bed coating machines .............................202289 Forged components ....................................................270290 Forging press .......................................................... 16, 224291 Forging rolls ....................................................................184292 Forming milling cutters ..............................................248293 Free cutting brass rod & wire ...................................234294 Freewheel-oneway-clutches .....................................254295 Friction drop hammers ....................................... 16, 239296 Friction screw presses .................................................252

297 Fule injection system parts .......................................141298 Fully automatic circular sawing machine ............222299 Fully automatic tungsten carbide sawing machine ...... 222300 Fully threaded bars ......................................................212301 Gage ................................................................. 241302 Gang drill machines .....................................................215303 Gantry and NC boring and milling machines ...... 45304 Gas springs ......................................................................172305 Gear boxes .............................................................234, 259306 Gear couplings ...............................................................234307 Gear cutting machines .............................................. COC308 Gear grinding .................................................................269309 Gear grinding technology .........................................101310 Geared drill machines .................................................215311 Geared head heavy duty lathe machine..............253312 Geared head medium duty lathe machine.........253313 Geared lathe machines ...............................................216314 Geared radial drilling machine ................................166315 Geared drilling machine ............................................166316 Gears ..................................................................................234317 General & special purpose machines ...................... 98318 Geomcaliper ....................................................................243319 Glass ...................................................................................131320 Glide coating machines ..............................................202321 Gold purity (xrf) systems ............................................138322 Goliath crane ........................................................178, 259323 Gomet bearings .............................................................135324 Graphics overlays ..........................................................233325 Greases ................................................................................ 63326 Grinders ..................................................................225, 247327 Grinding & CNC accessories ......................................153328 Grinding machines .........55, 131, 137, 225, 247, 257329 Grinding tools for hard materials ...........................131330 Grip pliers .........................................................................243331 Grooving ...........................................................................262332 Grooving & parting tools ............................................. 43333 Gudgen pins ...................................................................223334 Guide rods .......................................................................225335 Guillotine shears .............................................................. 49336 Gun drills ............................................................ 12, 24, FIC337 Gun reaming ..................................................................... 24338 H frame power press ........................................ 16339 Hammers ............................................................................ 16340 Handling system modules ........................................... 51341 Handy probe ...................................................................151342 Handy scan ......................................................................151343 Hard alloy turning cutters .........................................248344 Hard chrome plating bars..........................................225345 Hard cut end mills .......................................................... 79346 Hardness tester ..............................................................229347 Hardness testing machines .............................216, 229348 Heat exchangers / heat sinks ..................................... 78349 Heat treatment steel cutting machines ...............222350 Heavy duty CNC ............................................................148351 Heavy duty drill machines .........................................231352 Heavy duty precision machine vice .......................265353 Heavy duty radial drill machines ............................231354 Helical gears ....................................................................234355 Hemming press..............................................................224356 Hex bolts ..........................................................................212357 H-frame press .................................................................265358 High performance drills .........................................41, 91359 High performance endmills .................................41, 91360 High precision machining services ........................141361 High precision surface grinding machine ...........212362 High precision tool holders ........................................ 23363 High pressure hydraulic clamping systems .......BGF364 High pressure pumps ..................................................245365 High pressure tubes .....................................................245366 High speed drill tap centres .....................................121367 High speed machining centres.................................. 15368 HMC/VMC machines ....................................................181369 HMI PLC .............................................................................. 47370 Holemaking tools ............................................................ 97371 Horizontal band .............................................................242372 Horizontal boring drilling & facing machines ....226373 Horizontal boring machines .....................................175374 Horizontal boring mill ............................................... 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375 Horizontal handle clamps ..........................................243376 Horizontal hydraulic presses ...................................... 69377 Horizontal machining centres .................15, 175, 121378 Horizontal milling machines ................................... COC379 Horizontal pipe & tube bending machines .......... 83380 Horizontal section bending machines .................... 83381 Horizontal turning centers ........................................175382 Horizontal/vertical CNC lathes .................................181383 Horizontal machining centres .......................................7384 Hot die forging presses ..............................................111385 Hot forging lubricants .................................................276386 Hot forging presses ......................................................239387 Hydraulic & gear oils ...................................................... 63388 Hydraulic & servo press brakes ................................226389 Hydraulic angle notching machines ......................187390 Hydraulic automatic type metal sawing machines .... 222391 Hydraulic centerless grinding machines ..............257392 Hydraulic chucks ...........................................................141393 Hydraulic cylinders .............................................229, 265394 Hydraulic cylindrical grinding machine ...............257395 Hydraulic deep draw press .......................................250396 Hydraulic forging hammers ......................................184397 Hydraulic gear pumps .................................................229398 Hydraulic internal grinding machines ..................257399 Hydraulic machine vice ..............................................265400 Hydraulic machineries ................................................... 56401 Hydraulic power units .................................................229402 Hydraulic presses ............... 56, 69, 184, 187, 244,265403 Hydraulic press brakes ........... 49, 187, 250, 264, 281404 Hydraulic press brake machines .............................240405 Hydraulic press machines ..........................................276406 Hydraulic presses ............................................................ 69407 Hydraulic pumps ...........................................................229408 Hydraulic pumps & valves .........................................229409 Hydraulic punch presses .............................................. 56410 Hydraulic shearing machines ........83, 187, 240, 281411 Hydraulic SPMS ..............................................................265412 Hydraulic swing beam shearing machines .........230413 Hydraulic systems .........................................................229414 Hydraulic tandem press brakes ..............................252415 Hydraulic valve housing .............................................141416 Hydroforming .................................................................227417 Hydroforming presses .................................................224418 Hydraulic deep draw presses ...................................250419 Hydro-pneumatic presses ..........................................266420 Imaging & vision systems .............................. 202421 Impact testing machines ............................................216422 Incremental rolling dies ..............................................106423 Indexable toolings ........................................................268424 Indexable tools ................................................................ 79425 Induction heating machines .....................................275426 Induction machine .......................................................275427 Induction motors ..........................................................250428 Induction seals ...............................................................213429 Inductive proximity switches ..................................... 33430 Industrial cleaning automation ...............................278431 Industrial control & sensing devices ......................107432 Industrial coolers ...........................................................190433 Industrial cooling systems .........................................215434 Industrial robots ............................................................263435 Injection moulding machines ......................... 242,243436 Inner & outer race grinding ......................................137437 Inserts .................................................................................. 93438 In-situ fermentors .........................................................211439 Interface electronics ......................................................BIC440 Internal grinding machine ...............................225, 257441 Invertor/variable frequency drives .........................107442 Iron & steel parts ............................................................. 97443 Laser cutting system ...................................... 138444 Laser engraving machine ..........................................261445 Laser machining .............................................................. 78446 Laser marking - engraving system .........................138447 Laser marking machine ..............................................261448 Laser scanners ....................................................... 241,248449 Laser shaping..................................................................131450 Laser systems ..................................................................227451 Laser tracker ....................................................................241452 Laser welding machines .............................................261


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453 Laser welding systems ................................................138454 Lasers(2D/3D) .................................................................180455 Lathe chucks ...................................................................283456 Lathe machines ......................... 66, 226, 244, 254, 264457 Lathes heavy-duty & high speed ............................228458 Lathes turret ....................................................................228459 Lathes vertical ................................................................228460 Lathes-automatic ..........................................................125461 Led ........................................................................................ 33462 Length gauges ................................................................ bic463 Lens mould ........................................................................ 97464 Level controllers ............................................................107465 Line laser probe machines ........................................258466 Linear encoders & scales ............................................213467 Linear rods .......................................................................225468 Link press .........................................................................111469 LM guide ways ...............................................................261470 LM shafts ..........................................................................225471 Load break switches ...................................................... 33472 Lubes..................................................................................117473 Machine measurement ...................................BIC474 Machine tool accessories ................................... 99, 277475 Machine tool protection systems ..........................BGF476 Machine tools ............................................. 128, 277, 285477 Machine tools accessories .........................................261478 Machine vises ................................................................BGF479 Machined castings ........................................................141480 Machined components .............................257, 269,270481 Machining & grinding fluid .......................................177482 Machining center high speed ..................................228483 Machining centers general........................................228484 Machining centers horizontal &vertical ...............228485 Machining centers vertical double-column type 228486 Machining centres ................................15,179, 121,298487 Machining equipment .................................................. 78488 Magnetic modular encoders .....................................BIC489 Maintenance trolley .....................................................221490 Manufacturing equipment .......................................... 56491 Masonry drills ................................................................... 44492 Material handling ..........................................................145493 Material testing ..............................................................219494 Measured value display systems ..............................BIC495 Measurement equipments ........................................219496 Measurement systems .................................................. 99497 Measuring & monitoring relay for 1ph/3ph .......107498 Measuring instruments ....................................... 71, 133499 Mechanical / hydraulic press brake ......................... 83500 Mechanical fixtures ......................................................224501 Mechanical press ................................................. 224,250502 Mechanical press brake machines..........................240503 Mechanical shear ............................................................ 49504 Mechanical/hydro mechanical section bending machines .......................................................... 83505 Membrane keypads......................................................233506 Metal circular pipe / bar stock end chamfering machines ..................................................222507 Metal cutting systems .................................................245508 Metal cutting tools .......................................................167509 Metal forming ................................................................... 56510 Metal injection moulding ............................................ 78511 Metal scrape baling press ............................................ 69512 Metal-fabricating equipment ..................................... 78513 Metric end mills ........................................................41, 91514 Metrology equipments ...............................................219515 Metrology Instruments & solutions .......................279516 Micron drills....................................................................... 97517 Milling ......................................................37, 153, 199, BIC518 Milling & drilling machines .......................................215519 Milling centres .....................................................................7520 Milling cum drilling machine ...................................115521 Milling cutter ...........................................12, 43, 248, FIC522 Milling grade .................................................................. FGF523 Milling heads ..................................................................298524 Milling machine ........................ 66, 226, 264, 298, 228525 Milling solutions ............................................................143526 Milling tools.............................................................237, BC527 Mimic panels ...................................................................233528 Mobile cylinder hydraulic press ................................ 69

529 Mobile drawer systems ...............................................221530 Modular tooling systems .....................................12, FIC531 Mould changing systems ...........................................251532 Mould components ........................................................ 97533 Mould heaters / chillers ................................................ 78534 Moulding equipments .................................................. 78535 Monitoring of grinding systems.............................BGF536 Monorail trolley .............................................................259537 Motion controls .............................................................107538 Motor protection circuit breaker .............................. 33539 Motorized chain pulley block ...................................259540 Motors ...............................................................................250541 Multi functional tools .................................................... 43542 Multi spindles .................................................................270543 Multimedia software for learning CNC milling technology .......................................................189544 Multimedia union .........................................................172545 NC spotting drills........................................41, 91546 NC shearing machine ..................................................266547 Needle bearings ............................................................223548 Needle roller bearings .................................................135549 Nickel silver wire............................................................234550 Nuts ....................................................................................212551 Oil / coolant coolers ....................................... 215552 Oil coolers ........................................................................209553 Oil coolers / coolers / heating machines ............... 78554 Online B2B marketplace ...................................267, 280555 Optical measurement ..................................................219556 Other automation accessories .................................149557 Over crank shearing machines ...250, 263, 281, 268558 Oxy fuel cutting .............................................................281559 Packaging solutions ....................................... 213560 Packaging test equipments ......................................213561 Pad printer machines .................................................... 56562 Paint shop equipments ..............................................202563 Paint shop machines ...................................................202564 Panel air-conditioners .................................................215565 Panel coolers ...................................................................209566 PCB based membrane keypads ...............................233567 PCB drills ............................................................................. 97568 PCB laminating press ...................................................224569 PCD & CBN tools ............................................................300570 PCD & carbide reamers ...............................................127571 Peel grinding machines ................................................ 55572 Perforated panels cupboards ...................................239573 Permanent magnetic chucks ....................................230574 Phosphor bronze wire .................................................234575 Photo electric sensors .................................................107576 Pillar drill machine ....... 115, 215, 217, 231, 244, 260577 Pillar horizontal wax injection press ......................265578 Pillar mounted jib cranes ...........................................178579 Pillar type hydraulic presses ....................................... 69580 Pillar type power presses ...........................................268581 Pilot lights .......................................................................... 33582 Pipe bending ..................................................................275583 Piston bars .......................................................................225584 Piston pumps ..................................................................247585 Plaining machine ..........................................................158586 Planetary gear head .....................................................261587 Planner milling machines ..........................................264588 Planning machines .......................................................148589 Plano miller ...........................................................158, 210590 Plano milling machines ..............................................148591 Plasma cutting machine ............................................... 49592 Plasma welding torches .............................................251593 Plastic machined components ................................257594 Plastic testing machine ...............................................216595 Plate bending machines............................83, 264, 281596 Plates-sheets ...................................................................257597 Plc operated hydraulic press ...................................... 69598 Plugs and sockets ........................................................... 33599 Plywood presses ............................................................224600 Pneumatic & hydraulic clamps ................................153601 Pneumatic automation ...............................................195602 Pneumatic clutch power press ................................268603 Pneumatic control equipments ...............................266604 Polygon turning machines ........................................210605 Polymat .............................................................................257

606 Portable hardness tester ............................................229607 Portable hardness tester (Digital) ...........................229608 Portable measuring machines .................................260609 Portable radial drill machine ....................................217610 Portable shot blasting machines ............................236611 Position display units ...................................................BIC612 Power chuck....................................................................232613 Power chucking cylinders ............................................ 11614 Power pack unit .............................................................265615 Power presses 83, 111, 200, 233, 240, 250, 268, 281616 Power sources ................................................................119617 Power supplies ...............................................................128618 Power tools........................................................................ 20619 Pre treatment systems ................................................202620 Precision bearings.........................................................276621 Precision fabrication works .......................................243622 Precision gear cutting tools .................................... COC623 Precision lock nuts ........................................................261624 Precision steel.................................................................131625 Precision switches ........................................................... 33626 Precision switches single & multiple ....................... 33627 Precision universal cylindrical machines..............257628 Press brakes ................................................................49, 56629 Pressure sensors .............................................................. 71630 Process automation and control equipment ....... 51631 Product assemblies ......................................................270632 Product design ...............................................................217633 Productivity tracking system for CNC machines 189634 Profile projectors ................................................... 22, 213635 Profilers and gantry machines - 3 & 5 axis ..........175636 Programmable logic controllers ..............................107637 Programmable terminals ...........................................107638 Propeller hub .................................................................... 61639 Proximity sensors ..........................................................107640 Pull action ........................................................................243641 Pulleys ...............................................................................234642 Pumps ......................................................................250, 260643 Punching & binding machines ................................212644 Quick die change system ...........................................251645 Quick fit machine vice (box) .....................................265646 Quick mould change system ....................................251647 Quick-change pallet modules ..................................208648 Race pins ......................................................... 223649 Rack rolling dies ............................................................106650 Rack type spline rolling machines ..........................106651 Radial drill machine ...............115, 217, 226, 231, 260652 Reamers .....................................................12, 44, 271, FIC653 Rear cylinder hydraulic press brakes .....................268654 Re-sharpening solutions.............................................249655 Reverse engineering ....................................................217656 RFID ....................................................................................107657 Robotic plasma cutting machines ..........................187658 Robots ...............................................................................263659 Rods ....................................................................................257660 Roll forming machine .................................................... 83661 Roller bearings ...............................................................223662 Rolling oils .......................................................................177663 Rotary......................................................................................7664 Rotary cum dividing and indexing head 200 h/v and 130 h/v ...............................................................................265665 Rotary cylinder ...............................................................232666 Rotary dampers .............................................................172667 Rotary encoders ..............................................................BIC668 Rotary filtration systems .............................................242669 Rotary indexing tables ...............................................BGF670 Rotary joints & unions .................................................172671 Rotary switches ................................................................ 33672 Rotary table (horizontal & vertical) ........................265673 Rotary table (plane & indexing) ..............................265674 Rotary tilting vice 130 .................................................265675 Rotating electrical connectors .................................213676 Rotating unions .............................................................172677 Roughness & waviness measuring instruments 262678 Rubber mountings .......................................................209679 Rust preventing .............................................................177680 Safety light curtains ....................................... 107681 Safety protection devices ............................................ 33682 Saw blade sharpener ...................................................222


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683 Saw blades .......................................................................249684 Sawing machines ..........................................................242685 Saws ...................................................................................242686 Scanning white-light interferometer microscope ......................................................................213687 Screw presses .................................................................251688 Sealed linear encoders .................................................BIC689 Section bending machines.......................................... 83690 Self adhesive tapes .......................................................270691 Self centering vice round dia holding vice .........265692 Self tapping & machine screws ...............................212693 Servo motors & drives .................................................149694 Shafts .................................................................................225695 Shear series........................................................................ 56696 Shearing machines ............................................... 56, 264697 Sheet metal forming ....................................................227698 Sheet metal machines ................................................... 66699 Shipyard press ................................................................224700 Shock absorbers ............................................................172701 Shot blasting machines ..............................................239702 Shrink fit adaptors ........................................................141703 Shrink fit machine .........................................................201704 Shrinking technology ..................................................133705 Silicon bronze wire .......................................................234706 Sine table (150 & 120) .................................................265707 Single beam EOT cranes.............................................178708 Single limit switches ...................................................... 33709 Single screw pumps .....................................................208710 Sinking EDM ....................................................................300711 Siphon systems ..............................................................172712 Slant / flat bed................................................................121713 Sleeve bearings ..............................................................135714 Slide rings .......................................................................211715 Slotting machine ................................................... 66, 244716 Small size ball bearings ..............................................135717 SMC press .........................................................................224718 Solar cell scribing system ...........................................138719 Solder paste ....................................................................213720 Solenoid valve ................................................................247721 Solid carbide drills ..............................................127, 167722 Solid carbide drills with IC .........................................167723 Solid carbide mills.........................................................248724 Solid carbide reamers ..................................................167725 Solid carbide reamers with IC ..................................167726 Solid carbide special drills .........................................167727 Solid carbide special reamers ..................................167728 Solid carbide tools ........................................................139729 Solid mono block reamers ........................................127730 Solid state laser cutter ................................................261731 Spade drills .................................................................41, 91732 Spare parts .......................................................................245733 Special boring bars .......................................................127734 Special fine boring tools ............................................127735 Special form cutting tools ........................................... 86736 Special gauging ............................................................... 18737 Special hydraulic expansion technology .............283738 Special induction hardening machines ................119739 Special line boring tools .............................................127740 Special machines ...........................................................175741 Special purpose machines .........................................148742 Special reaming tools ..................................................127743 Special refrigeration equipment .............................215744 Special thread milling tools ......................................127745 Spherical bearing ..........................................................223746 Spindle nose tooling...................................................... 43747 Spindles ............................................................................258748 Spline rolling machines ..............................................106749 SPM’s .................................................................................... 24750 Spring isolators ..............................................................265751 Spring testing machine ..............................................216752 Spur gears ........................................................................234753 Stainless steel 304 (a2) & 316 (a4) fasteners ......212754 Standard & special PCD-tools ...................................127755 Standard end mills ..................................................41, 91756 Standard fine boring tools ........................................127757 Standard induction hardening machines ............119758 Standard mobile drawer ............................................221759 Standard pyramid type plate bending machines 83

760 Standard thread milling tools ..................................127761 Stationary work holding .............................................283762 Steel worker ...................................................................... 83763 Stepper motors & drives ............................................149764 Stock shapes ...................................................................257765 Straight flute drills ...................................................41, 91766 Straight line action .......................................................243767 Straightening machines .............................................158768 Stub length drills ......................................................41, 91769 Submersible hydraulic press ....................................... 69770 Super power hydraulic vice ......................................265771 Super precision bearings ...........................................135772 Super-rigid presses .......................................................258773 Surface & profile grinding .........................................123774 Surface grinder.....................................................121, 264775 Surface plate ...................................................................210776 Surface roughness testers .........................................268777 Switching relays .............................................................107778 Synchronised CNC press-brakes ..............................266779 Taper bearings ................................................ 223780 Taper boring ...................................................................262781 Taps ............................................................... 12, 44, 62, FIC782 Taps(cold forming/NSS) ..............................................127783 Temperature controllers .............................................107784 Tensile testing machines ...........................................216785 Tensioner nuts................................................................254786 Testing machines ..........................................................229787 Textile testing machine ..............................................216788 Thermic fluid heaters ...................................................216789 Thread milling tools .....................................................139790 Thread rolling machines ............................................106791 Thread whirling tools ................................................. FGF792 Threading tools ..................................................... 127, FIC793 Thrush ball bearings ....................................................135794 Timers ................................................................................107795 Timing belt ......................................................................234796 Timing pulleys ................................................................234797 Timing pulleys drive ....................................................234798 Toggle action clamp ....................................................243799 Toggle clamps ................................................................153800 Toggle press ....................................................................243801 Tool bits .............................................................................. 44802 Tool design ......................................................................217803 Tool grinding ..................................................................123804 Tool holder .............................................................. 93, 133805 Tool holding systems ..................................................283806 Tool logistics systems ..................................................133807 Tool making systems ...................................................265808 Tool monitoring systems ..........................................BGF809 Tool path simulator for CNC milling......................189810 Tool path simulator for CNC turning ....................189811 Tool pre setting machine ...........................................201812 Tool presetting machines ..........................................257813 Tool room machine ........................................................ 66814 Tool setting systems ...................................................... 99815 Tooling systems ...................................................... 127,BC816 Tooling’s ...........................................................................278817 Tool-maker microscope ..............................................213818 Tools trolley .....................................................................221819 Tool-store cabinets .......................................................239820 Tool-store trolleys .........................................................239821 Torque measuring flanges.........................................240822 Torque sensors ................................................................. 71823 Torsion testing machine ..................................216, 229824 Touch probes ...................................................................BIC825 Tough marquee ............................................................... 47826 Tough PLC.......................................................................... 47827 Track rollers .....................................................................254828 Trade show association ..............................................252829 Transfer trolleys .............................................................259830 Transparent gels .............................................................. 63831 Trimming presses ..........................................................239832 Triple screw pumps ......................................................210833 Tubing accessories ......................................................... 51834 Turbine blade ................................................................... 61835 Turbine shaft ..................................................................... 61836 Turbo charger parts .....................................................141837 Turn mill centre .............................................................179

838 Turned components ....................................................270839 Turning ..............................................................37, 199, BIC840 Turning centre........................................................ 98, 298841 Turning holders ............................................................... 43842 Turning machine solutions ......................................... 59843 Turning tools .............................................................97, BC844 Turnkey solutions ..........................................................127845 Turret punch press ............................................... 49, 180846 Turrets ................................................................................. 11847 Twin spin bearing reducers ......................................261848 Twist drills (parallel & taper shank) .......................... 44849 Tyre mould cleaning machines ...............................232850 Ultra high pressure apparatus ........................ 97851 Under crank machines ................................................250852 Under crank shearing machine ...............................268853 Universal ball vice .........................................................265854 Universal cutter grinders ............................................201855 Universal dividing head ..............................................265856 Universal drill head.......................................................217857 Universal milling machines .......................................244858 Universal radial drilling machines ..........................253859 Universal radial drilling tilting box table -650 ...265860 Universal testing equipments .................................... 39861 Universal testing machines .............................216, 229862 Universal vice 100 .........................................................265863 Valve sensors .................................................. 128864 Valve terminals................................................................. 51865 Valves ......................................................................... 51, 260866 Vane pumps ....................................................................247867 Variable inlet vane dampers .....................................217868 Velocity & feed controllers ........................................172869 Ventilators ........................................................................270870 Vertical and horizontal machining centres ........... 45871 Vertical handle clamp ..................................................243872 Vertical lathe machine ................................................179873 Vertical machining center..................... 7, 11, 26, 235, 874 Vertical machining centers 3 & 5 axis ...................175875 Vertical machining centres ........................................247876 Vertical machining centres-single / double column ...............................................................121877 Vertical rake shearing machines .............................268878 Vertical turning centers ..............................................175879 Vertical turning lathes .......................................148, 210880 Vertical turret lathes ....................................................118881 Vision sensors .................................................................107882 VMC ....................................................................................137883 Wall-store systems ......................................... 239884 Water chillers ..................................................................215885 Water jet ...........................................................................278886 Water jet cutting systems ..........................................245887 Wear parts .......................................................................... 43888 Wear resistant tools ....................................................... 97889 Welding machines ........................................................229890 Wire cut EDM .......................................................... 26, 300891 Wire rope hoist ..............................................................259892 Wiring trolley ..................................................................221893 Wood working machine ............................................... 66894 Work holding devices ..................................................141895 Work holding solutions .............................................BGF896 Work holdings ................................................................211897 Work shop table ............................................................221898 Workshop machine & accessories ............................ 66899 Workstations ...................................................................239900 Worm 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E: [email protected]

W: www.toolfastclamps.com

Airtech Pvt Ltd 211

T: +91-836-2780085


W: www.airtechindia.com

Ambika Agro Industries 268

T: +91-281-2224263


W: www.ambikapress.com

Ann Way Machine Tools Co., Ltd. 228

T: +886-4-2563-1259


W: www.annwaytools.com.tw

Arsun Engineers 217

T: +91-278-2514076


W: www.arsun.com

Asian Cranes & Elevators 178

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W: www.asiancranes.com

Autogrip Machinery Co., Ltd. 232

T: +886-4-822-8719


W: www.autogrip.com.tw

Autotech Machine Tools Sales & Services 8

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W: www.autotechcnc.com

AVG Electronics Pvt Ltd 47

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W: www.avg.net

Baker Gauges India Pvt Ltd 18

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W: www.bakergauges.com

Basant Mechanical Works (Regd) 200

T: +91-161-2530529


W: www.basantgroup.com

Basic Engineers 221

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W: www.basicengineers.in

Bharat Machine Tools 226

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W: www.nagmatilathe.com

Bhavya Machine Tools 66

T: +91-79-40242800


W: www.bhavyamachinetool.com

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W: www.big-daishowa.com

Birla Precesion Tools 141

T: +91-240-2554301


W: www.birlaprecision.in

Blaser Swisslube India Pvt. Ltd. 117

T: +91-124-4994000


W: www.blaser.com

Blowtech 260

T: +91-22-28458372


Blum Novotest Gmbh 99

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B R Precisions 265

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Cadem Technologies Pvt Ltd 189

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Camozzi India Pvt Ltd 195

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Camu Srl 95

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Carl Bechem Lubricants(India) Pvt Ltd 53,147

T: +91-80-22010800


W: www.bechem.com

Casteel Industries 229

T: +91-2752-220730


W: www.casteelnoble.com

Ceratizit India Pvt Ltd 43

T: +91-33-24947146


W: www.ceratizit.com

Champion Industries 230

T: +91-2752-231741


Chamunda Equipments 243

T: +91-79-27522437


W: www.chamundaequip.com

Changhua Chen Ying Oil Machine Co., Ltd. 236

T: +886-4-2639-3751


W: www.chenying.com.tw

Coatec India 202

T: +91-172-5063436


W: www.coatecindia.com

Cobra Carbide 41,91

T: +91-8110-415003


W: www.cobracarbide.com

Creaform India 151

T: +91-11-65022218


W: www.creaform3d.com

Dees Hydraulic Industrial Co. Ltd. 56

T: +886-2-2601-8661


W: www.spc.com.tw

Devco Engineers 247

T: +91-2752-243997


W: www.liongrinders.com

Dijet Industrial Co Ltd 79

T: +91-22-40121231


W: www.dijet.co.jp

Doosan Infracore India Pvt Ltd 14

T: +91-80-42660122


W: www.doosaninfracore.com

Dowel Machinery Pvt Ltd 69

T: +91-281-2362465


W: www.thedowel.com

Drass Mechatronics & Machinery Pvt Ltd 26

T: +91-80-23478764


W: www.drassautomech.com

Durga Bearing Pvt Ltd 135

T: +91-22-6876073


W: www.durgabearings.com

Dynascan Inspection Systems Co 22

T: +91-80-41102747


W: www.dynascan.info

E Mug Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 217

T: +91-40-66836983


W: www.emugtech.com


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EFD Induction Limited 119

T: +91-80-7820404

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W: www.efd-induction.com

Electromech Material Handling Sys P Ltd 145

T: 91-20-66542222


W: www.emech.in

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T: 91-20-30435400


W: www.electronicahitech.com

Emuge India Pvt Ltd 62

T: +91-20-39310000


W: www.emugeindia.com

Engineering Expo 168,191,273

T: +91-9819552270


W: www.engg-expo.com

Ermaksan Machinery 49

T: +91-224-2947500


W: www.ermaksan.com.tr

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T: +91-9900588559


W: www.eppinger.de

Everising Machine Co. 242

T: +886-4-2359-3178


W: www.everising.com

Faro Business Technologies India P 241

T: +91-11-46465644


W: www.faro.com

Femco India 179

T: +91-20-40147870


W: www.femco.com.tw

Ferrocare International 247

T: +91-20-26830655


W: www. ferrocare.com

Festo Controls Ltd 51

T: +91-80-22894100


W: www.festo.com

Finechrome Shafts Pvt Ltd 225

T: +91-22-29204209


Flow Asia Corporation 278

T: +91-9343-340-001


W: www.flowasia.com

Fong Ho Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. 222

T: +886-4-2406-6769


W: www.fongho.com.tw

Forging Machinery Manufacturing Co 16

T: +91-161-5011755


W: www.nkhhammers.com

Forwell Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. 251

T: +886-4-8345-1960


W: www.forwell.com

Freeze Tech Equipments Pvt Ltd 209

T: +91-44-42152387


W: www.freezetechequip.com

Fullton Machinery Co Ltd 118

T: +86-411-82767678


W: www.fulltontech.com

G W Precision Tools India Pvt Ltd 167

T: +91-80-40431252


W: www.gwindia.in

Gem Equipments Ltd 190

T: +91-22-3267800


W: www.gemindia.com

Geometric Ltd 243

T: +91-22-67056880


W: www.camworks.com

Godson Bending Systems Pvt Ltd 83

T: +91-281-2361467


W: www.godson-india.com

Greenleaf Corp 113


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GSK CNC Equipment Co. Ltd 35

T: +91-9886835186


W: www.gsk.com.cn

Guhring India Private Limited FIC

T: +91-80-40322500


W: www.guhring.in

H G Shah & Co 234

T: +91-79-25621431


W: www.timingpulley.in

HAAS Automation India Pvt Ltd 7

T: +91-20-32935433


W: www.HaasCNC.com

Haimer India Pvt Ltd 133

T: 91-9890153568


W: www.haimer.com

Heattrans Equipments Pvt.Ltd. 270

T: +91-79-25840105


W: www.heattrans.com

Heidenhain Optics & Electronics (I) BIC

T: +91-44-30234000


W: www.heidenhain.in

HG Technology Co., Ltd. 213

T: +886-4-7362-725


W: www.hgt.com.tw

Hi - Life Machine Tools Pvt Ltd 225

T: +91-79-22821615


W: www.hilifegroup.com

Hindustan Hydraulics Pvt Ltd 266

T: +91-181-2670054


W: www.hindustanhydraulics.com

Hitek Engineers 268

T: +91-44-26545463


HMB International 157

T: +91-11-64648465


W: www.hmb.co.in

Holani Bearings Pvt Ltd 223

T: +91-2827-293342

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Hwacheon Machine Tools India Pvt Ltd 98

T: +91-20-30429140


W: www.hwacheon.com

IFM Electronics India Pvt Ltd 128

T: +91-231-2672770


W: www.ifm-electronic.com

IGUS India Pvt Ltd 10

T: +91-80-39127800


W: www.igus.in

IMS Council 214

T: +91-9311903222


W: www.indiamanufacturingshow.com

IndiaMART InterMESH Limited 267,280

T: +1800-200-4444


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Indian Chain Tools Corporation 270T: +91-9815500909E: [email protected]: www.itco.co.in

Indian Machine Tool Mfg. Association 246T: +91-80-66246514E: [email protected]: www.imtma.in

Indian Machine Tool Mfg. Association 272W: www.imtex.in

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Indian Tool Manufacturers 44T: +91-22-25852559E: [email protected]: www.indiantool.com

Indo-Nihon Technologies 61T: +91-44-65611352E: [email protected]: www.indonihon.co.in

Instron India Pvt. Ltd. 39T: +91-44-28293888E: [email protected]: www.instron.com

Intraaction Electronics 233T: +91-79-23287226E: [email protected]: www.intraactionindia.com

Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd 121T: +91-120-3301001 E: [email protected]: www.isgec.com

Jagdeep Foundry (Regd.) 210T: +91-1871-242750E: [email protected]: www.jagdeepfoundry.in

Jay Shakti Machine Tools 240T: +91-2827-287207E: [email protected]: www.jayshaktimachines.com

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Jekson Machinery Pvt Ltd 187T: +91-79-22901850E: [email protected]

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Jin Year Precision Co., Ltd. 226

T: +886-4-2523-2817


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Just Machine Tools 216

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Jyoti Cnc Automation Pvt. Ltd. 15

T: +91-2827-287081


W: www.jyoti.co.in

Kabel Schlepp India Pvt. Ltd., 287

T: +91-80-41158997


W: www.kabelschlepp.com

Kanefusa India Pvt Ltd 249

T: +91-124-4208440


W: www.kanefusa.net

Karolin Machine Tool Pvt Ltd 245

T: +91-22-28572494


W: www.kmt-waterjet.com

Kistler Instruments India Pvt Ltd 71

T: +91-129-4113555


W: www.kistler.com

Komet Precision Tool India Pvt Ltd 127

T: +91-80-280780000


Korber Schleifring Gmbh 123

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W: www.schleifring.in

Korloy Inc. 199

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W: www.korloy.com

Krishna Machine Tools 254

T: +91-281-2312439


W: www.krishnalathes.com

Kuka Robotics (India) Pvt. Ltd. 263

T: +91-124-4635774


W: www.kuka.in

Larsen & Toubro Limited 237

T: +91-67051093


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Lico Machinery Co., Ltd. 125

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Lien Chieh Machinery Co., Ltd 224

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Maco Corporation India Pvt Ltd 172

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Mag Industrial Automation Systems 175

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Makino India Private Limited 235

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Makson Machines Pvt Ltd 260

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Marox Tools Industrial Co. Ltd. 248

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Metcut Toolings Private Limited 271

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Moonlight Industries 244


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PMP Machine Tools 265

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Pramet Tools India Pvt Ltd 37

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Roto Linear Systems 261

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Council (TAITRA) 252

T: +886-2-2725-5200


W: www.taiwantrade.com.tw

Taiwan Takisawa Technology Co. Ltd. 129

T: +886-3-464-3166


W: www.takisawa.com.tw

Takamatsu Machinery Co Ltd 57

T: +81-76-2741403


W: www.takamaz.co.jp

Techno Industries 259

T: +91-79-25830742


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Techtronics India Limited 298

T: +91-124-2370555


W: www.techtronics.in

Teknic 33

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Triune Exhibitors Pvt.Ltd. 218

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W: www.amtex2012.com

Tungaloy India Pvt Ltd 97

T: +91-22-61248888


W: www.tungaloy.co.jp.in

Tussor Machine Tools Ind P Ltd 80

T: +91-422-3200183


W: www.pinachoindia.com

Vardex Tooling Private Limited 139

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W: www.vargus.com

Vinit Engimech Pvt Ltd 253

T: +91-281-2312091


W: www.balajilathe.com

Vinit Performance Polymers 257

T: +91-22-28204120


W: www.polymatindia.com

Virgo Communication 297

T: +91-80-25567028


W: www.virgo-comm.com

Vivek Machine Tools 268

T: +91-281-2386379


W: www.vivekmachinetools.com

Weldor Engineering Pvt Ltd 281

T: +91-281-2360242


W: www.weldor.com

Wendt India Ltd 131

T: +91-4344-405500


W: www.wendtgroup.com

Werner Finley Pvt Ltd 215

T: +91-80-23289889


W: www.wernerfinley.com

Wexper India Ltd 300

T: +91-124-2210020


W: www.wexper.com

Wexten Precise Industries Co., Ltd. 78

T: +886-4-2418-0799


W: www.wexten.com.tw

Yg Cutting Tools Corporation Pvt Ltd 12

T: +91-80-43543636


W: www.yg1.co.kr

Yuang Hsian Metal Industrial Corp. 234

T: +886-4-761-3688


W: www.yhm.com.tw

Zen Wu Zheng Sun Tool Co., Ltd. 86

T: +886-7-352-5743


W: www.jsk-tools.com.tw

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