Appropriate Automation
This article discusses the concept of Appropriate Automation and its implementation.
Machining Hard to Cut Materials for Demanding Industries
Machining Titanium has been a challenge for most machine shops. This case study details out machining of a titanium landing gear. It indicates the parameters to be used and machining strategy to be employed. It is an informative article on…
Users and Applications Should Drive Cutting Tool Engineering
A survey—jointly conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and the Laboratory for Machine Tools at Aachen University—outlines requirements for improving cutting technologies. More
Case Study of a Workshop making medical parts
In this case study of a job shop in USA that manufactures medical parts there is much to learn for those who wish to enter this business or are already in it. Medical job and contract shops face various challenges—some…
Robotic Welding Solution Increases Productivity
To automate and modernise the manual processes and make it cost-effective, the Tooling Division of Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd, opted for robotic welding technology with touch probe features. More
Laser Welding in Three-dimensional Space
Whether in regard to gears, injection molds, medical instruments or turbine parts—when it comes to high quality welding, laser welding technology is unmatched. Using modern process strategies, even challenging jobs wherein two different kinds of materials can be welded together reliably…
Auto components — Made in India for the world
The Indian automotive and auto component industry drives the machine tool industry in the world and more so in India. The challenges, opportunities and threats faced by the auto industry are keenly watched by IMTMA members. In this interview Mr. Vinnie…
Dasrathi’s Posts: CNC parameter selection
Dasrathi's posts related to CNC machines are interesting to read not just because he provides very simple explanation to matters related to CNC Technology but also his comments on what he sees during his travels all over India. I always…
Make in India: Challenges and opportunities for manufacturing sector
The Make in India campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is drawing mix reactions. Political parties, political analysts, businessmen, industrialists and social activists are articulating diverse opinions. But all said and done, ‘Make in India’ has moved far beyond…
History of CNC Machining: How the CNC Concept Was Born
Computerized Numerical Control, or CNC as we all know it, came about shortly after WWII as a result of the aircraft industry’s desire to produce more accurate and complex parts. Below is a partial reprint of an article from the…
