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Fortnightly Ezine on CNC Technology

- Vol 8, Issue 8 -

20 September, 2004

Dear Subscribers,

TEAM TECH 2004 is an important engineering event that is aimed to network the total gamut of product development professionals involved in Design, Analysis, Manufacturing and Integration functions.
The inherent focus of the event is on the computer aided product development technologies CFD/RP/VR/PDM. This event is being organised by a consortium of renowned professional bodies such as National Design Research Forum (NDRF), Society of Innovation and Development (SID), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Rapid Prototyping Society of India (RPSI), United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO - ICMAT) and DST International Division. About 600 delegates from Automotive, Aeronautical, Defence, Space Research and Academic Establishments of India and abroad are participating in the event.

IIT Bombay is organising a 3 day CEP course on PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT during October 9 - 11, 2004 at IIT Bombay.  The details are attached herewith for your kind consideration. You may also view the details at by clicking here.

Your feedback is important to us. Please feel free to suggest.

NIRAJ M. WANIKAR

EDITOR

|| UPCOMING EVENTS ||
WORKSHOP ON
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

   DATE   : October 09 - 11, 2004
   VENUE : Conference Hall, Guest House, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400076.

    Click here for Details of the Programme and Registration Procedures.

|| MACHINE TOOLS ||

Lathe with digital readout

LathePlus is a combination of a high precision manual lathe plus a lathe with digital readout, powerfeed and JOG modes, teach modes for CNC and CNC capability.

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Preciseness of Power and Perfection of Automation

All Slide ways are fully protected. Slide ways and ball screws are separately channalise to eliminate the mixing of coolent and lubricating oil.

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Optimised for Productivity

Structure designed for high rigidity, Axis drives with high positioning accuracy, Cartridge type of spindle assembly.

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High-end production unit

The Makino a51 horizontal machining center (HMC) is a competitively priced, high-end production unit that provides customers with an economical, yet high quality machine for manufacturing applications that require less precision but the same through-put and reliability of Makino's premier A-series machines.

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|| CUTTING TOOLS ||

AUTOMATIC BACK SPOTFACING TOOLS

ERIX tool saves up to 90% of the manufacturing time on back spotfacing and chamfering operations compared to conventional methods. The patented tool comprises a spindle with a cutter, called a wing, which folds into the spindle recess when the tool passes through the hole in the workpiece. Standard sizes range from 4,5 mm or 3/16" to 69 mm or 2-11/16" hole diameter.

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These plungers prefer a relatively heavy chip thickness

4 double-positive cutting edges per insert. Use standard inserts like those in the 0 degree lead family (6K6V, 6K5V, 4W2A, and 56K6V). Any edges unused in the face mills can be used in the plungers (R.060" or larger corner recommended).

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|| CAD/CAM ||

Comprehensive solution to increase productivity

Delcam’s Power Solution CADCAM software has been developed over more than 30 years to give fast, efficient design, manufacture and inspection of all types of tooling, including molds for plastics, rubber, composites, glass and ceramics, and press tools, patterns and casting equipment for metals. For all these applications, Delcam’s software provides a comprehensive solution to increase productivity and speed delivery at all stages, from the receipt of the customer’s design through to the inspection of sample components.

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Intelligent Solids Based Manufacturing

The latest release of EdgeCAM software includes significant enhancements to help businesses increase productivity and gain a rapid return on investment. EdgeCAM Strategy Manager provides the functionality to capture best practice manufacturing knowledge to ensure consistent, repeatable quality.

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ERP System Accurately Converts Data From Old System

AT Precision (Northbrook, Illinois) manufactures to customer specifications and reverse engineers parts for a range of industries from automotive and aircraft to pharmaceutical, using diverse materials including plastic, aluminum, brass, steel, copper and titanium. When the company's first ERP system failed to meet expectations, AT Precision needed to quickly find new software from a vendor that could perform a fast and flawless conversion.

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Affordable solution to their Shop Management needs.

For 14 successful years Henning Industrial Software has been providing job shops, make-to-order manufacturers and distributors an innovative, affordable solution to their Shop Management needs. Visual EstiTrack™ Software is a proven, user-friendly system designed to keep you competitive, accurate and ahead of the competition.

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|| METROLOGY ||

Automated CMM Inspection

To upgrade a manufacturing line for more flexibility during lean times, QS-9000-certified engine-component supplier DACO Inc. (N. Aurora, IL) recently re-engineered a machining cell to integrate an existing coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with part-handling robots and six machining centers, automating the entire production and inspection process for multiple part numbers.

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A new Carl Zeiss scanning solution for RDS

Carl Zeiss Industrial Measuring Technology today introduced at IMTS '04 (Booth # D-4501) the new VAST XXT sensor, an addition to the VAST sensor line. VAST XXT offers scanning ability on Carl Zeiss CMMs equipped with the RDS articulating probe holder and is suited for applications where maximum accuracy and flexibility are key.

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:: COMMUNITY OF CNC PROFESSIONALS ::

Avail the opportunity of interacting with CNC Professionals in respective fields.

Address your queries to editor@cnctimes.com

Mr. Ashish Potdar
Mr. P. K. Ganguly
Mr. A. Venkatesan
Managing Partner of Ask Me Software Systems will address issues on CAD/CAM.
Managing Director, Techlink Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd. will address issues on EDM and WEDM Technology.
Hindustan Motors Ltd. will address issues on CNC Maintenance.
     
Mr. Makarand Kulkarni
Mr. Anant Tikone
Mr. J.B. Kodikal
Asst. Manager, Kirlosekar Copeland Ltd. will address issues on CNC Training and CNC Machining problems.
Managing Director, Antech Microsystems Pvt. Ltd. will address issues on DNC Software and installations technology.
Proprietor, Matchless Machines & Technology, will address issues on CNC Tool Grinding and Gears Hard Finishing technology.