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Design and Processing of Injection Moulded Components 16 March 2012, Pune

Designing for perfection Mould designing, mould manufacturing and moulding play a significant role in designing the right plastic component. Every designer focuses at designing a product, the goal of any designer is to see that the product meets the requirements of its fit, form and function. Honing the skills of these designers, so as to get a component to the acceptable level in the first trial and minimum changes at a later stage, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a seminar on Design and Processing of Injection Moulded Components on 16 March 2012 at Pune. The progrmme was conducted by Mr. N. S. Samant, Smart Consultants, Pune. Mr. Samant is a renowned plastic technologist and qualified tooling engineer with more than 35 years of experience in moulding , mould designing , mould making and product design at Philips India Limited, Pune who provided an in depth knowledge about plastic component design, behavior during moulding , mould processing parameters etc. The seminar was conducted with a series of presentations supported with case studies which was attended by 18 delegates representing 10 companies. Product design, mould design, effect of product design in mould design and moulding, Processing of Plastics, effect of processing parameters over moulded parts and moulding defects, causes and remedies were some of the broad topics touched upon during the seminar.

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Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) 13 - 14 March 2012, Pune

Building product reliability through FMEA Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) is an essential ingredient of reliability engineering and is a very powerful and effective technique used for improvement in design, assembly, materials engineering, servicing etc., in a diverse range of manufacturing activities. FMEA can be effectively applied in case of new developments, new technologies and components/assemblies or products which have inherent problems showing up in practice. Recognizing the need and importance of FMEA, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a two day interactive workshop on Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) on 13 - 14 March 2012 at Pune. Mr. M. C. Ramakrishnan, Former Vice President - Quality, Bosch Limited, an industry expert with over 37 years of experience in the field of quality tools like Six Sigma, SPC, MSA, Poka - Yoke etc conducted the workshop which was attended by 14 delegates representing 7 companies.

The two day workshop helped the participants to develop a systematic approach in understanding the potential problems, in design and planning stage itself, thereby avoiding costly and time consuming post – error corrective actions, Understanding the FMEA methodology and give background information on how to organize FMEA groups and fosters a team-work culture of cross-functional nature in developmental activities which is very essential for enhancing the reliability of complex designs and process, Highlight the important aspects of FMEA through group interaction exercises on Design and Process FMEA with specific examples. FMEA is an aid for continuous improvement which fits into a PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) pattern of activity and the two day workshop helped the participants in exploring its benefits.

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Design of Workholding & Fixturing 27- 28 February 2012, Pune.

Effective utilization of machine tools The advantages of a good fixture are a plenty such as set-up time and cycle time reduction, increased accuracy on components, deskilling the job setting operation etc and the competence in workholding & fixturing adds to the excellence of an organization. Design of workholding & fixturing is the key to effective utilization of the machine tools and keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a two day seminar on Design of Workholding & Fixturing on 27-28 February 2012 at Pune.

21 delegates representing 14 companies attended the seminar which dealt with topics like types of workholding fixture, key factors & Technical features of workholding fixtures, design of basic elements of a fixture, elements for Hydraulic / Pneumatic fixture, safety features & cost control while designing a fixture & its elements, trouble shooting of the fixtures to achieve desired quality of component etc. The seminar was addressed by Mr. S. K Gupta, Former Asst. General Manager, Machine Design & Business Development, Tata Motors Machine tools division, Pune which was targeted at benefiting the Managers, Engineers, Super visors, Machine & Fixture Designers and other personnel in the functions of Production, Process Planning, Inspection, Service, Engineering & Manufacturing from Machine Tool, Auto & Auto components, General Eng g., Defense, Railways, Pumps manufacturers etc.

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Right Selection & Application of Tooling for CNC Machining Centres 24 - 25 February 2012, Pune

Choosing right tooling Right type of tooling to produce accurate parts at lower costs has become extremely important when there is an increase in the manufacturing costs and decreasing profit margins. It has been observed that application of right tooling can boost throughput and improve the quality of finished parts drastically and also reduce machining cost by as much as 20%. Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a training programme on Right Selection & Application of Tooling for CNC Machining Centres on 24 - 25 February 2012 at Pune.

The seminar focused on fineries of milling process, selection and optimising parameters for different operations, types of drills, tools and their selection, latest developments in CNC tooling etc., including live demonstrations and case studies. A team of industry experts and renowned manufacturers from Seco Tools, Sovereigntech and Blaser Swisslube conducted the training programme attended by 17 delegates representing 9 companies. Shop floor Managers and Engineers, CNC production personnel, Tooling Engineers, Process Planning Engineers and CNC programmers with basic working knowledge of CNC machining centre were part of the programme.

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Process Capability - The Quality route to Sustained Growth in Manufacturing 23 - 24 February 2012, Jamshedpur

Achieving Zero defect and cost competitiveness Users of machine tools expect their machines are not only reliable and productive but also achieve a high degree of Process Capability with consistent precision and accuracy. Change in variables also result in processes producing rejections which is a major challenge for production engineers and a challenge that Production Engineers, Tool suppliers, Machine Tool builders & Maintenance Engineers who must address jointly. This requires deployment of several quality tools across the company in all its operations and processes. It also requires a clear understanding of all factors and variables which affect quality. Addressing these needs, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a two day workshop on Process Capability - The Quality route to Sustained Growth in Manufacturing on 23 - 24 February 2012 at Jamshedpur. 10 delegates from 6 companies actively participated in the workshop which was conducted by Mr. Gautam Doshi, Productivity and Quality Improvement Services, Pune. The workshop helped the participants to familiarise and refresh basic concepts of process capability and understand the techniques in realizing and maintaining them, understand through a series of exercises the various aspects of process variance, Learn to plot, analyse and interpret control charts and take corrective actions, crry out Gauge R&R study with the help of hands on experience etc. Participants representing various divisions of the shopfloor took part and were benefited with the same.

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Idle Time Reduction in Metal Cutting through Quick Changeover Techniques 15 February 2012, Nashik

Increasing demand by reducing idle time The increased demand for product variability, reduced product life cycles and the need to reduce inventories, in metal working has increased the need for idle time reduction through quick changeover / set-up time reduction. In order to make the best use of the available equipment, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) with support of Nashik Engineering Cluster organized a day long seminar on Idle Time Reduction in Metal Cutting through Quick Changeover Techniques on 15 February 2012 at Nashik. The session was broadly held on topics like concepts of set-up/ changeover time and benefits, review of waste in processes, relation between change over and waste, systematic approach to idle time reduction implementing set-up changeover improvements added with practical case studies and examples Mr. Gautam Doshi and Mr. Vageesh S. Muthya conducted the seminar which was attended by 17 delegates representing 11 companies. The participants were taught on how to define the features of a changeover and how to eliminate waste. The elimination of wasteful activities will free up capacity, lower the need for inventory, reduce lead time, and help the organization become more flexible. Managers, Engineers and middle management personnel involved in the functions of Production, Quality Assurance, Inspection & Testing , Design & Development and other related functions from Machine Tool, Automobile & Auto Ancillaries, Tool Rooms, Aerospace, Defence and Railway establishments, General Engineering and other Capital goods manufacturing industries were part of this programme.

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Die & Mould Manufacturing 30-31 January, 2012, Pune

Advancements in Die & Mould Manufacturing

From the conventional technologies like Die sinking and Wire EDMs, the new generation manufacturing has come a long way. Today, hard machining and complex profiling on multi axis machining centres are extensively used to completely finish the die and mould process with little need for manual finishing and correction. Supporting these machining methods are the new developments in design analysis, inspection techniques and complex programming systems. Giving a feel of the new developments and to meet the increasing challenges, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a two day Seminar on Die & Mould Manufacturing on 30 – 31 January 2012 in Pune.

The seminar highlighted and discussed latest trends and technological advancements in the field of Die & Mould Manufacturing. A host of industry experts from the field shared their experience vis-a-vis advanced materials, 3D Measurements, Software solutions, etc. 23 delegates representing 16 companies participated in the seminar where they had an opportunity to discuss technology related issues and specific problems with the expert faculty present.

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New Product Development on CNC Machining Centres 17 - 18 January, 2012, Pune

Novelty is the key With changing market scenario and shorter product life cycle, every manufacturing company is involved in new product development. Planning and preparation plays an equally important role for the execution during any new product development. If processes and systems are set up, new product development can be time bound and effortless. In order to specifically enhance skills in offline and online activities of new product development on CNC Machining Centers and to reduce the total project lead time, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a two day training programme on New Product Development on CNC Machining Centres on 17 - 18 January 2012 at Pune.

The seminar focused on Preparation of bill of operations considering quality, selection of cutting tools and parameters, designing special tools required of New Product Development, Preparation of worksheets, factors to consider for cycle time, Preparation of SOP for machine setting for New Product, Preparing tool layouts etc. The seminar was well attended by 27 delegates representing 12 companies which was conducted by Mr. Kashinath M P, LPM CNC Technology Center, an industry expert & trainer with over 20 years of experience in the field of CNC machining. The attendees included PED Engineers, Production supervisors, Vendor development engineers, Job-shop in-charges, Quality engineers, Tool room engineers.

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Cost Reduction through Appropriate Automation 13 January 2012, Pune.

Automation for competitive manufacturing The range of automation tools vary from simple, low-cost equipment to highly sophisticated and expensive systems. Appropriate level of automation reduces cost in manufacturing not only through increased productivity, but also improves quality through consistent and reliable production. Automation finds its application in a wide range of activities such as loading, feeding, clamping, machining, welding, forming and so on. However, for automation to be successful, several aspects such as selection of automation system, system integration and organizational environment demands careful consideration.

Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a one day seminar on Cost Reduction through Appropriate Automation on 13 January 2012 at Pune. The seminar focused on various elements of automation and the economic benefits derived through applying automation in the manufacturing process. 27 delegates representing 19 companies participated in the seminar which conducted by a team of industry experts from Festo Controls, Encon Systems, Hi-Tech Robotic Systems, Pepperl + Fuchs (India) and Productivity & Quality Improvement Services.

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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in Design through Manufacturing

10 - 11 January 2012, Pune

Giving wings to designs through GD&T Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) system ensures a seamless communication between design, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams across the entire organization enabling them to work in a concurrent engineering environment. The GD &T system eliminates the uncertainty in engineering drawings and clearly brings out the designer’s intent. Understanding the need of the application of GD &T system, which reduces the manufacturing and inspection costs drastically, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a 2 day training programme on 'Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in Design through Manufacturing' on 10 - 11 January 2012 at Pune.

The programme focused on understanding the system of GD & T and the methods of applying it in real time designs which was supported by examples, practical demonstrations on CMM and exercises. The class room sessions included illustrations with solid models and examples, exercises for adopting GD&T in real life applications and demonstration of measurements of GD&T on CMMs which enhanced the impact of the training programme. Mr. M. Krishnamoorthy, Director - IMTMA Technology Centre conducted the programme which was attended by 24 delegates representing 12 companies.

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Process Capability - The Quality Route to Sustained Growth in Manufacturing 20 - 21 December, 2011, Pune

Sustaining Growth in Manufacturing Machine tools users are expected to ensure that machines are not only reliable and productive but are also expected to achieve a high degree of Process Capability with consistent precision and accuracy. During regular working of a machine, change in variables result in processes producing rejections. Companies are taking a number of steps to achieving world class Manufacturing and are also employing highly capable manufacturing processes, to achieve greater cost competitiveness.

It is a challenge for Production Engineers, Tool suppliers, Machine Tool builders & Maintenance Engineers to achieve 'Zero Defect', and are taking several proactive measures in controlling and maintaining their processes which needs to be addressed jointly. Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a two day workshop on Process Capability - The Quality Route to Sustained Growth in Manufacturing on 20 - 21 December, 2011 in Pune which was attended by 30 delegate represented by 14 companies.

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Idle Time Reduction in metal cutting through quick changeover techniques 16 December 2011, Pune

Increasing productivity, decreasing idle time Increased demand for product variability, reduced product life cycles and the need to reduce inventories, in metal working, depends majorly on reducing idle time through quick changeover techniques. The manufacturers are expected to have the ability to produce smaller batch quantities and deliver them more quickly. Recognising this need, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a one day seminar on Idle Time Reduction in metal cutting through quick changeover techniques on 16 December 2011 at Pune. The programme dealt with various concepts of 'Quick change over/set up time in metal cutting including the concepts of set-up/ changeover time and benefits, review of waste in processes, relation between change over and waste and practical case studies.

The elimination of wasteful activities will free up capacity, lower the need for inventory, reduce lead time, and help the organization become more flexible. 20 delegates from 13 companies participated in the training programme where they learnt to define the features of a changeover and to eliminate waste. Mr. Gautam Doshi, Productivity and Quality Improvement Services conducted the training programme which was highly interactive on nature.

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Spindle Maintenance for Metal Cutting & Industrial Machinery 12 - 13 December 2011, Pune

For that cutting edge performance Technicians maintaining spindles typically require special diagnostic tools and intense technical training. Most of the component deviations are traced to faulty spindles and maintaining them reflects immensely in the productivity of the organisation. Spindle maintenance requires a thorough knowledge of bearing application, lubrication, assembly tools and techniques and keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a two day training programme on Spindle Maintenance for Metal Cutting & Industrial Machinery on 12 – 13 December 2011 in Pune.

The programme was attended by 13 delegates representing 9 companies which was conducted by Mr. S K Gupta, Former Asst. General Manager, Machine Design & Business Development, Tata Motors Machine tools division, Pune. The seminar dealt with various topics such as the bearing types & their application in metal working and industrial machinery, bearing lubrication systems, spindle failure & reconditioning, tools, tackles & assembly technique, preventive maintenance of spindles etc. The participants comprised of professionals including Maintenance Engineers, Production Engineers & Design Engineers from Metal Cutting & Industrial Machinery, Auto & auto components, General Engg. Defence, Railways, Pumps etc.

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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T) in Design through Manufacturing

9 - 10 December 2011, Pune

Bringing out designers intent Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) system eliminates uncertainties in engineering drawings and brings out the designer's intent very clearly. It ensures seamless communication between design, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams across the entire organization enabling them to work in a concurrent engineering environment. In order to control the manufacturing and inspections costs drastically, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a two day training programme on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in Design through Manufacturing on 9 - 10 December 2011 at Pune.

The programme focused on understanding the system of GD & T and the methods of applying it in real time designs. The seminar was supported by examples, practical demonstrations on CMM and exercises by dealing with various topics like definition of GD&T features, MMC and LMC principles, Form tolerances, Orientation tolerances, Location tolerances, Run-out tolerances, Profile tolerances, Concept of bonus tolerance and its implications etc. Mr. M. Krishnamoorthy, Director - IMTMA Technology Centre who has over 20 years of experience in the field of high precision CNC machining, CAD/CAM programming and Tool room conducted the training programme which was attended by 30 delegates from 19 companies.

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Practical Solutions for Designing Complex Plastic Injection Moulds 29 - 30 November 2011, Pune

Practically solving designing issues Designers spend a lot of time on the shop floor to achieve delivery commitments and profitability. Rework of the Die or Mould is an accepted fact; after all moulds are not expected to work right the first time. Understanding the importance of Tool design and designing it right at the first time itself, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a two day training programme on Practical Solutions for Designing Complex Plastic Injection Moulds on 29 - 30 November 2011 at Pune. The program was conducted by a renowned tool room expert Mr. Ramesan, Digi Mould who shared his expertise and demystified his approach to design. The seminar provided solutions to the problems faced by Mould Designers, Systematic Mould Design/Documentation Procedure, Molding defects and solutions, Emerging Molding Techniques, Proven Complex Mold Designs etc. 26 delegates from 14 companies which included Managers and senior designers of Tool rooms manufacturing Plastic Injection Moulds actively participated in the event.

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Welding Technology in Automobile Industry 23 November 2011, Pune

Welding technology: the driving force of auto industry Of all the joining processes used in manufacturing, welding is the most widely used process as it produces strongest joints in metals and is also permanent in nature. Welding engineers face a range of challenges in developing better welding techniques and procedures applicable to the traditional and novel materials, either by developing new equipment or modifying the present machines. Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) with support from Don Bosco Maritime Academy organized a one day seminar on Welding Technology in Automobile Industry on 23 November 2011 in Pune.

The Seminar aimed at familiarizing the participants with the developments in welding technology in the field of auto industry, MIG welding, Friction welding technology applications, Trends in Resistance Welding and Friction Stir Welding. 37 delegates representing 16 companies attended the seminar and were immensely benefited with the same. The workshop was conducted by well experienced industry experts - Mr. S. H. Dhamdhere, Mr. Vijay Agwan, Prof. Amitava De (IIT Mumbai) and Mr. Yatin Tambe, Friction Welding Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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Idle Time Reduction in Metal Cutting Through Quick Changeover Techniques 19 November 2011, Pune

Quick is the key Increased demand for product variability, reduced product life cycles and the need to reduce inventories in metal working has made way for idle time reduction through quick changeover / set-up time reduction. The challenge is to produce smaller batch quantities and deliver them more quickly through maximum usage of the equipment. Recognising this ever increasing demand, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a one day seminar on Idle Time Reduction in metal cutting through quick changeover techniques on 19 November 2011 at Pune.

The seminar addressed various concepts of 'Quick changeover set up time in metal cutting' like review of waste in processes, relation between change over and waste, systematic approach to idle time reduction Implementing set-up changeover improvements, Practical case studies and examples etc. 35 delegates from 22 engineering companies attended this workshop and also learnt to define the features of changeover and eliminate waste. This seminar was conducted by Mr. Gautam Doshi, Productivity Improvement Services, Pune and Advisor IMTMA.

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Measurement Systems Analysis 8 - 9 November 2011, Pune

Avoiding errors by analyzing measurements

Measurement Systems Analysis evaluates the test method, measuring instruments, and the entire process of obtaining measurements to ensure the integrity of data used for analysis and to understand the implications of measurement error for decisions made about a product or process. MSA is an important element of Six Sigma methodology and of other quality management systems too.

Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a two day Workshop on Measurement Systems Analysis on 08 -09 November, 2011 in Pune.

The workshop addressed and highlighted the importance of implementing MSA in manufacturing industries by focusing on various elements like calibration and MSA, Bias, Stability & Linearity, Range method and ANOVA method, acceptance criteria etc.

28 delegates from 18 engineering companies attended the workshop which was conducted by Mr. M. C. Ramakrishnan, former Vice President - Quality, Bosch Limited. He is an industry expert with over 37 years of experience in the field of quality tools and is a trained Six Sigma black belt. He embedded the workshop with case studies and examples of MSA for specific components and made the event highly interactive.

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Latest Trends in Gear Manufacturing 26 - 27 September 2011: Pune

Understanding the evolution of gears With a growing demand for better productivity and quality of gears, the manufacturers are now increasingly seeking machine tools and technology that can meet their high requirements. The complex metal cutting process of Gear manufacturing finds a wide variety of applications in diverse industries today such as Automobile, Machine Tools, Aerospace, General Engineering etc. The technology of Gear manufacturing has evolved from the traditional to the conventional methods of casting and forging to plastic gears. Keeping pace with the changing technology trends, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association organized a two day seminar on “Latest Trends in Gear Manufacturing,” on 26-27 September 2011 at Pune.

The seminar was conducted by 5 Industry experts including, Mr. N Rajaraman, a Consultant, Mr. GP Bhat, Assistant Manager Application, Felsomat Indian Pvt Ltd, Mr. SR Anil Kumar, Dy General Manager–Applications and Customer Support, Kliengelnberg / Francis Klein & Co Pvt Ltd, Mr. P Jagadeesh, Works Manager, Liebherr Machine Tools India Pvt Ltd and Mr. R Krishnakumar, General Manager, Reishauer AG/Proteck Machinery Pvt Ltd. 33 delegates nominated by 15 companies attended the event and well appreciated. Covering the latest trends of gear manufacturing, the seminar also touched upon topics like the evolution of Gear manufacturing processes (soft) Hobbing & Shaping, New development in Hobbing with case studies and examples, Green teeth finishing of gears – Gear shaving process, Automation in Gear Manufacturing technology etc.

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Design of Hydraulic, Pneumatics, Coolant & Lubrication System 21 September 2011, Pune

Attaining productivity through effective designs The demand for faster production, better quality at lower cost, reduced waste with energy efficient devices has today necessitated the need for right selection of Hydraulic and Pneumatic elements coupled with effective coolant and lubrication system. While Hydraulics and Pneumatics provide high power, the lubrication and coolant system helps in achieving the optimum parameters required in a production process. Keeping all the elements aligned together, a one day seminar on “Design of Hydraulic, Pneumatics, Coolant and Lubrication Systems” was organized by IMTMA on 21 September 2011 in Pune.

The session was held by an industry expert S K Gupta, Former Asst. General Manager, Machine Design and Business Development, Tata Motors Machine tools division, Pune. With an experience of over 37 years to his credit, the session was highly interactive and specific technical issues were addressed during the session. 25 delegates from 15 companies participated in the event. Apart from answering to the specific queries raised by the delegates, the session also covered topics such as selection for the right type of system, sequence of operation for the system design, elements used in Hydraulic/Pneumatic system, Parameters to be considered while designing a system and limitation of the elements etc. The seminar was targeted in honing the skills of the Managers, Engineers and Middle management personnel involved in the functions of Production, Process Planning, Design, R & D, Application Engineering, Quality assurance and other related areas of various manufacturing industries.

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Heat Treatment Process in Metal Working 20 September 2011: Pune

Processes’ of Heat Treatment The process of heat treatment has a major bearing on the quality of the end product and finds a wide application in many industries such as Automobile and Auto components, Dies and Mould, Machine Tools, Aerospace, General Engineering so on. Addressing the importance of various heat treatment operations and their relative advantages, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association organized a one day seminar on Heat Treatment Process in Metal Working on 20 September 2011 at Pune.

The seminar was lead by Mr. S K Gupta, an industry expert with over 37 years of rich experience in Design and Development of General purpose and Special purpose Machine tools. A total of 36 delegates from 18 companies participated in the seminar which centered on various aspects of Heat treatment process. The subject included basic Principals, Metallurgy of steel used for Auto parts, heat treatment parameters, measurements and controls and understanding the skin effects along with case studies. The session was highly interactive with delegates from various Manufacturing industries participating.

Training Programme on Spindle Maintenance for Metal Cutting & Industrial Machinery

27 August 2011, Pune

Enhancing the life of a spindle

Spindles are usually designed with the highest precision bearings that are available, and the usual cause of failures in 90% of the causes is minute particles that work their way past the seals and into the balls and races of the bearings. So, cleanliness and other factors of frequent maintenance can really extend the spindle life significantly. It hence becomes vital for the maintenance engineer to follow certain measures, so as to increase the life of a spindle.

Keeping this in view, a daylong training programme on Spindle Maintenance for Metal Cutting and Industrial Machinery was organized on 27 August 2011 in Pune.

The training programme dealt with various aspects such as bearing types and their applications in metal working and industrial machinery, bearing lubrication systems, spindle failure and reconditioning, tools, tackles and assembly technique, testing of assembled spindle units, bearing failure, bearing nomenclature and equivalent selection, spindle bearing preloading and preventive maintenance of spindles.

The seminar was addressed by SK Gupta, Former Asst. General Manager, Machine Design and Business Development, Tata Motors Machine tools division, Pune. Being an industry expert with over 37 years of rich experience in Design and Development of General purpose and Special purpose Machine tools, the seminar was highly interactive where participants solicited feedback on specific technical issues.

The training programme was well attended by 37 delegates from a huge cross section of industries.

Training Programme on Spindle Design for Metal Cutting & Industrial Machinery

26 August 2011, Pune

Increasing productivity through intelligent spindle designing

The fineness of an end product directly depends upon the precision of the spindle. When a machine is down, productivity is down and so is the profit. An intelligent design of a spindle can keep the machines running for a long time and the profits as well in any metal cutting and Industrial Machinery.

Understanding the importance of spindle design which is the first step in maintenance of spindles, a one day training programme on Spindle Design for Metal cutting and Industrial Machinery was organized by IMTMA on 26 August 2011 in Chinchwad Pune.

The programme was well attended by 19 delegates including Design Engineers, Production Engineers and Maintenance Engineers from Metal Cutting and Industrial Machinery, Auto and auto components, General Engineering, Defence, Railways, Pumps etc.

The programme was conducted by S K Gupta, Former Assistant, General Manager, Machine Design and Business Development, Tata Motors Machine tools division, Pune. Mr Gupta dealt from the basics of the spindles like types and application of spindles, elements of spindle assembly and their design to the much detailed aspects like tool/ work clamping systems – Manual, Pneumatic and Hydraulic, Spindle design - materials and heat treatment, Life calculation, Deflection, Rigidity, Spindle manufacturing etc.

The interactive session was focused at training the designers to perform better and bring out much intelligently designed spindles meeting the demands of the industry.

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Design of Workholding and Fixturing 23 - 24 August 2011, Pune

Designing devices and giving the right grip

Workholding devices and Fixtures are used on machines to control cost and reduce time. Hence, using the right device not only improves productivity but also eliminates the quality defects. Providing a feel of designing the right Workholding and Fixturing devices, IMTMA organized a two day workshop on Design of Workholding and Fixturing on 23 and 24 August 2011 in Pune. The workshop was addressed by S K Gupta, Former Assistant General Manager, Machine Design and Business Development, Tata Motors Machine tools division. With an experience of over 37 years, of design and development of general purpose and special purpose machine tools, S K Gupta, ensured to answer all the queries raised by the professionals. A total of 37 delegates from 25 Companies were benefitted by the event. The delegates included Managers, Engineers, Machine and Fixture Designers among other personnel involved in the functions of Production, process planning, Inspection, General Engineering and Manufacturing from Machine tool etc. The workshop focused upon subjects like types of Workholding fixtures, design of basic elements of a fixture, elements and design consideration of manual, hydraulic and pneumatic fixture, trouble shooting of the fixtures to achieve desired quality of component etc., which kept the delegates engaged on both the days.

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Evaluation of Uncertainty in Measurements 12 - 13 August, 2011, Pune

Understanding Uncertainty in Measurements

Each measurement is subject to some uncertainty and the measurement result is complete only if it is accompanied by a statement of the uncertainty. The reason for measuring uncertainties can be attributed to anything like the measuring instrument, item being measured, environment, operator and many other sources.

In order to understand the established rules for calculating an overall estimate of uncertainty from individual pieces of measurement, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers Association, organized a two day workshop on Evaluation of Uncertainty in Measurements on 12 and 13 August 2011 in Pune.

The workshop was addressed by B N Taranath, former Head of Precision Engineering, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Lead assessor for NABL and International Accreditation Service Inc. (USA) and an acknowledged expert in the field of Precision Measurements & Metrology.

During the two day session, Mr Taranath elucidated on topics like Calibration and associated uncertainty, Relevance of uncertainty for accreditation by NABL, Concepts and calculation, Various errors, Statistical background, Sensitivity coefficient, Concept of degrees of freedom and confidence levels, Uncertainty budgeting, Improvement of measurement process etc

15 delegates representing 11 organizations attended the workshop which was extensively interactive in nature.

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Surface Finish & its Measurement” 10 August, 2011, Pune

Techniques of Surface Finish and its assessments Most of the industrial products and components, ranging from optics to highways extensively depend upon the surface finish. However, there is a bewildering variety of techniques for measuring the surface finish. Shedding light on the importance of measuring surface finish, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association organized a one day workshop on Surface Finish and its Measurement on 10 August 2011 in Pune. B N Taranath, former Head of Precision Engineering, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Lead assessor for NABL and International Accreditation Service Inc. (USA) and an acknowledged expert in the field of Precision Measurements & Metrology detailed various aspects of surface finish and its measurements including the effects, assessment of surface finish, preferred values, manufacturing economy, measurement of surface finish through mechanical, optical and electronic methods and instrumentation. A quantitative study of the quality of a surface becomes an inseparable part of component design, manufacture and inspection to ensure proper functional behaviour of the design. Hence, the event was well appreciated by the participating delegates involved in design, producing and inspecting parts, Managers, Designers, Engineers, Production planners etc. The workshop was well attended by 19 delegates from 12 engineering companies.

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Reducing Cycle Time & Machining Cost on CNC Turning Centres 19 - 20 July 2011, Pune

Controlling cost and reducing cycle time Machine utilization has a major impact in reducing the manufacturing cost of components. Although the material cost cannot be reduced, the cycle time and machining cost can be controlled with the right machining, tool selection, cutting parameters selection, work holding, etc. In order to closely understand the working of CNC Turning Centres, a two day training programme on “Reducing Cycle Time & Machining Cost on CNC Turning Centres” was conducted on 19 and 20 July 2011 at SKF College Campus, Chinchwad, Pune. The maintenance and proper usage of the CNC machines at CNC Turning centres reflects positively in increasing productivity. Although CNC machine do not automatically guarantee high productivity, reducing the cycle time is critical, particularly in high volume production like in auto parts. Covering these aspects along with focus on turning centre operation and techniques, improving tool life, machine life and reducing down time and cost per part, Industry expert and trainer, Kashinath from LPM Manufacturing Technology Center piloted the programme. The event was attended by 27 delegates from 15 companies who possessed prior experience on working with CNC machines. Demonstration on CNC Turning centres, case studies and post training programmes gave a practical touch to the training programme and the participants were guided through the practical solutions.

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Right Selection of Linear Motion Guideways, Ball Screws & Servo Drives for Industrial Machinery

13 July 2011, Pune

Guiding through motion elements Right selection of motion elements such as Linear Motion Guideways, Ball Screws & Servo Drives determines the speed, accuracy, rapid traverse and repeatability of a machine, in order to achieve the desired levels of productivity. Understanding your plant requirements and selecting the apt component will directly reflect on your business productivity. Guiding the users on these elements, a one day seminar on Right selection of Linear Motion Guideways, Ball Screws and Servo Drives for Industrial Machinery was organized on 13 July 2011 at Hotel Kalasagar, Pune. With increasing demand for higher output, the transmission/motion elements of the machine are expected to respond with higher speeds and accuracy, low noise and low friction in a compact design. Understanding the industry needs, the seminar covered fundamentals such as basic principles, accuracy levels, calculation of rigidity, life and speed, lubrication requirements, reading inspection reports etc.

39 delegates from 25 Companies of Automobile & auto ancillaries, Material Handling, Packaging Industry, Machine Tools, Automation and Industrial Machinery where such transmission motion elements are extensively used, participated in the event. The seminar was spearheaded by an Industry Expert S K Gupta, Former AGM of Machine Design & Business Development, Tata Motors Machine tools division, Pune.

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Inspection and Testing of CNC Metal Cutting Machine Tools 12 July 2011, Pune

Maintaining your machine tools Even a well oiled machine can breakdown at times and none can predict its operation. However, it can be prevented with periodic inspection and testing during its use and operation. Today, CNC Machine tools are found in a diverse range of manufacturing industries and a strategic maintenance of these machine tools are of utmost importance. Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a one day seminar programme on Inspection and Testing of CNC Metal Cutting Machine Tools on 12th July 2011 at Hotel Kalasagar, Pune. As conventional testing methods of machine tools are limited essentially to static measurement of geometrical machine structures under 'no load' conditions, the performance of a Machine tool is evaluated in terms of its compliance to tolerances, surface finish of components and so on. The daylong seminar by Industry experts S K Gupta and Gautham Doshi ensured sharing of a proper knowledge of static & working test, positioning & repeatability test, cutting trials on standard work piece which helps users in assessing the capability of the machine The seminar was attended by 23 delegates representing 15 companies who gave a positive feedback quoting that the technicalities learnt at the session would be diligently implemented at their machining centers.

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Die & Mould Manufacturing 28 - 29 June, 2011, Pune

Changing customer expectations and rapid model changes requires a fast turn in the manufacture of Dies & Moulds. Presently, Production demands requires the ability to react to frequent product changes, shorter production runs, lower inventory levels and higher productivity.

To meet these challenges a host of new technologies have evolved over the years. Apart from the conventional technologies like Die sinking & Wire EDMs the new generation manufacturing extensively uses hard machining and complex profiling on multi axis machining centres to completely finish the die and mould with little need for manual finishing and correction. Supporting these machining methods are new developments in design analysis, inspection techniques and complex programming systems

In order to address various aspects of Die & Mould Manufacturing, a 2 day “Seminar on Die & Mould Manufacturing” was organized by IMTMA on 28-29 June, 2011 in Pune. This seminar was conducted by Industry experts such as Mr. M. Gibson & Mr. Vageesh S Muthya and renowned Die & Mould players such as Assab Sripad Steel., Autodesk India Pvt. Ltd., Delcam Software India Pvt. Ltd, Makino India Pvt. Ltd., MMC Hardmetal India Pvt. Ltd., Oerlikon Balzers Coating Inda Ltd., and Renishaw Metrology System Pvt. Ltd.

Seminar was attended by 31 delegates from 20 engineering organizations.

The seminar was well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Effective Maintenance of CNC Machines for Productivity Improvement 20 - 22 June 2011, Pune

Effective usage of CNC machines is the key to achieve anticipated results & with rapid changes in hi-precision manufacturing process, there is a need to continuously update the knowledge and skills of the ’Man-behind-the-Machine’, so as to precisely use them for maximum benefit. The National Survey on reliability of CNC machines conducted by IMTMA highlighted the difficulties confronted by users in controlling the downtime of CNC machines. Further interactions indicated the need to familiarise and upgrade the knowledge base of end users in optimizing CNC machine tool usage for maximum productivity. With most companies adopting CNC technology, where preventive maintenance is of paramount importance, it is necessary to expose the production & maintenance personnel to various Sub-systems of CNC machines. In order to address various aspects on 'Why' & 'How' of Preventive & Break-down maintenance, IMTMA organised a three day workshop on "Effective Maintenance of CNC Machines for Productivity Improvement" from 20-22 June 2011, in Pune. This workshop was conducted by Industry experts and renowned manufacturers of CNC Control systems & CNC machine tools such as BFW Ltd., FANUC India Ltd, PMT Machines Ltd., Premier Ltd., Productivity & Quality Improvement Services Renishaw Metrology Systems Pvt. Ltd., & Siemens Ltd. With a view to provide practical exposure on diagnostics and trouble shooting of various Sub-systems in CNC Machine Tools, plant visits to, Fanuc India Ltd., Premier Ltd., PMT Machines Ltd,& SKF India Ltd. were organised on day 2 of the workshop.

Workshop was attended by 34 delegates from various engineering & automotive industries.

The workshop was well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Calibration of CNC Machine Tool 15th June 2011, Pune

Machine Tool Calibration is rapidly becoming an essential part of the manufacturing process with customers demanding higher accuracy from machine tools for handling precision parts with tighter tolerances. The ability of a machine tool to perform at its optimum level is largely based on the geometrical and positioning accuracies of the machine slides and guide ways. Machine tools are subject to positioning errors which might increase over a period of time due to natural wear and tear or failing parts or worn out moving parts. Machine tool accuracy affects not only accuracy of parts produced but productivity as well and is often the root cause of component quality issues and hidden costs. Machine Tool Calibration can be performed to check accuracy and track machine capability or performance degradation due to wear. In other words, it is a 'health-check' or 'condition-monitoring' of any machine tool. Periodic calibration helps identify potential problems with machine tools, such as bad bearings, faulty servos, slip-stick conditions, and so on. Hence an early detection enables to schedule preventive maintenance and avoid unexpected downtime, especially during critical production runs.Thus calibration of machine tools becomes essential part of predictive maintenance programme in companies to achieve “Doing it right the first time”.

Recognizing this need of hour, IMTMA had organized a one day interactive Workshop on Calibration of CNC Machine Tool, on 15 June 2011 in Pune.

The objective of Workshop was to provide understanding of machine tool standards, procedures for machine tool calibration, interpreting results, machine tool positioning & accuracy and its impact on the manufacturing process capability. There was a combination of lectures and live demonstration on CNC Machining Centres for conducting calibration tests.

Understanding the FMEA methodology and give background information on how to organize FMEA groups and fosters a team-work culture of cross-functional nature in developmental activities which is very essential for enhancing the reliability of complex designs and process.

The workshop was addressed by Mr. T. R. Kumaraswamy Former Dy. General Manager, HMT Ltd.

31 delegates from various industries attended the workshop.

The workshop was very well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) 10-11 June 2011, Pune

In today's competitive market environment, the industry has realized the fact that servicing unreliable products is a very costly proposition. To a large extent, reliability is built into the product during the design and development phase.

Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) is an essential ingredient of reliability engineering and is a very powerful and effective technique used for improvement in design, assembly, materials engineering, servicing etc., in a diverse range of manufacturing activities. FMEA can be effectively applied in case of new developments, new technologies and components/assemblies or products which have inherent problems showing up in practice.

'Failure Mode & Effects Analysis' (FMEA) is an “ error prevention” oriented and proactive methodology that tries to pre-empt the occurrence of errors; reduce their significance ( even if they were bound to occur ) and in unavoidable circumstances, to increase the chance of error detection, so that the process could then be suitably controlled. FMEA is an aid for continuous improvement which fits into a PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) pattern of activity. Whenever changes in product or processes or vendor / supplier are envisaged or effected, FMEA is redone to evaluate their effects.

Recognizing this need, IMTMA had organised a two day interactive Workshop on 'Failure Mode & Effects Analysis' (FMEA), on 10-11 June 2011 in Pune.

The objective of workshop was to develop a systematic approach in understanding the potential problems, in design and planning stage itself, thereby avoiding costly and time consuming post – error corrective actions.

Understanding the FMEA methodology and give background information on how to organize FMEA groups and fosters a team-work culture of cross-functional nature in developmental activities which is very essential for enhancing the reliability of complex designs and process.

The workshop was addressed by Mr. M.C.Ramakrishnan Former Vice President - Quality, Bosch Limited.

36 delegates from 15 companies attended the workshop.

The workshop was very well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Reducing Cycle Time & Machining Cost on CNC machining centres 24 - 25 May, 2011, Pune

IMTMA has been organizing several training programme on a wide variety of topics for the benefit of Machine tool manufacturers and users in India. One of the most sought after subject in recent time is Reducing Cycle Time & Machining Cost on CNC machining centres.

Reduction in cycle time & machining cost plays an important role in enhancing productivity especially in large volume production. In the highly competitive market scenario, customers determine the price of a product and entrepreneurs need to continuously fine tune the costs to realize profits. Machine utilization has a major impact in reducing the manufacturing cost of components. Most CNC machines are underutilized with only 20% time effectively spent in cutting & the rest in non-value adding operations. Although the material cost cannot be reduced, the cycle time & machining cost can be reduced drastically. Reducing cycle time requires eliminating or reducing non-value-added activity. Cycle times are often impacted due to operator errors, cutting parameters, improper work holding, loading & unloading, improper usage of tools & measuring devices and other components needed during the production run. Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a two day training Programme on “Reducing Cycle Time & Machining Cost on CNC machining centres” on 24 - 25 May 2011 at Pune.

The training programme was addressed by Mr. Kashinath, from LPM Manufacturing Technology Center, an industry expert & trainer. With a view to provide practical exposure to the delegates a demonstration at BFW Techcenter was arranged on 24 May 2011. 22 delegates from 17 engineering companies attended this workshop. The training programme was very well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Laser, Plasma and Waterjet Machining 20 May 2011, Pune

IMTMA has been organizing several seminars on a wide variety of topics for the benefit of Machine tool manufacturers and users in India. One of the most sought after subject in recent time is Laser, Plasma and Waterjet Machining.

Today’s challenge for high quality, reliable and reasonably priced products can only be met by using innovative processes. Conventional process of gas cutting requires finishing operations and new materials need newer cutting processes. These innovative processes in many cases do not need any finishing operation resulting in short lead times and reduced in-process inventory. Water Jet, Plasma and Laser machining are fast gaining popularity as “net shape” products. These processes can compete both technically and economically with conventional and non-conventional machining processes. Plasma, Laser & Water Jet, often have different application areas. While fabrication and sheet metal working departments can be supplemented by these new technologies, there are application areas including non-metals where they can be efficiently used. By adding a laser, plasma or water jet machine it may be possible to quote competitive prices and reduce lead times for one-off and small production runs. Keeping this in view Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a one day seminar on “Laser ,Plasma and Waterjet Machining” on 20 May 2011 at Pune. This seminar was conducted by Industry experts and renowned specialists from industry such as Hypertherm (India) Thermal Cutting Pvt. Ltd., Hyva (India) Pvt. Limited, KMT Waterjet, SigmaTEK Systems India Pvt. Ltd., Sahajanand Laser Technology Limited, and Yamazaki Mazak India Pvt. Ltd.

Seminar was attended by 34 delegates from 24 companies.

Seminar was well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Effective Utilization of CNC grinding machines for Productivity Improvement 18 May 2011, Pune

IMTMA has been organizing several seminars on a wide variety of topics for the benefit of Machine tool manufacturers and users in India. One of the most sought after subject in recent time is Effective Utilization of CNC Grinding machines.

Grinding is one of the complex machining processes which are often the last process in any component machining. The variables in grinding process include the machine, the component characteristics, grinding wheel selection, grinding parameter selection, wheel dressing, coolant & coolant pressure and gauging systems. The grinding process requires a thorough understanding & optimization of these variables. Since grinding is a finishing process, its optimization & effective utilization of grinding machines is of prime importance to reduce & control cost. Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a one day seminar on Effective Utilization of CNC Grinding machines for Productivity Improvement on 18 May 2011 at SKF, Pune.

This Seminar was conducted by Mr. V.K.Sood, Industry consultants.

Seminar was attended by 22 delegates from 12 companies.

Seminar was well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

Primer Course on Sheet Metal Forming Technology

16 - 17 May, 2011, Pune

IMTMA has been organizing several Training programme on a wide variety of topics for the benefit of Machine tool manufacturers and users in India. One of the most sought after subject in recent time is Sheet Metal Forming Technology.

Metal forming technology, over the last few decades has gradually revolutionised and redefined concepts of manufacturing quality products at lower cost, both in high and low volumes, leading to greater flexibility in manufacturing of finished goods. Recent processes have stretched the technology frontier to greater lengths, providing a competitive edge to corporations in the business of manufacturing.

Sheet Metal Forming Technology plays a crucial role in a variety of product segments like automobiles, auto-components, consumer durables and other sheet metal products for delivering high quality products.

Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) with the support of Sheet Metal Forming Research Association (SMFRA) and the Centre for Advanced Metal Forming Sciences (CAMS) had organized a two day primer course on “Sheet Metal Forming Technology” on 16-17 May, 2011 at Pune.

The programme was addressed by experts from Metal Forming Machinery Manufacturers like Electropneumatics & Hydraulics (I) Pvt. Ltd., Altair Engineering India, industry consultant, and Professors from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Primer course was attended by 34 delegates of 10 companies from various engineering industries.

The Programme was well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Workholding and Fixturing Techniques for Productivity Improvement on CNC Machines

29 - 30 April, 2011, Pune

IMTMA has been organizing several workshop on a wide variety of topics for the benefit of Machine tool manufacturers and users in India. One of the most sought after subject in recent time is Workholding & Fixturing Techniques.

Workholding & Fixturing plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity in competitive manufacturing. Optimum fixturing and tooling can substantially enhance the capability of CNC machines. Problems related to poor quality and productivity are a direct consequence of poor fixturing in terms of its choice or design. Reduction in set-up change is a challenge most manufacturers face and this is directly related to quality of fixturing.

Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) had organisied two-day Workshop on Workholding and Fixturing Techniques for Productivity Improvement on CNC Machines on 29-30 April 2011 at Pune. The workshop addressed present issues and provided vital inputs for Workholding & Fixturing Techniques. The workshop was addressed by Mr. Gautam Doshi, Advisor IMTMA, and Mr S.K. Gupta, Consultant. With a view to provide practical exposure to the delegates a demonstration of “Quick Change Clamping System” was arranged by Jergens India Pvt. Ltd. 31 delegates from 17 companies attended this workshop. The workshop was very well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Improving Effectiveness of Process Planning, Scheduling & Working System in Tool Rooms

25 April 2011, Pune

IMTMA has been organizing several seminars on a wide variety of topics for the benefit of Machine tool manufacturers and users in India. One of the most sought after subject in recent time is Process Planning, Scheduling & Working System in Tool Rooms.

Most tool rooms, e.g. sheet metal dies, plastic injection moulds, foundry tooling, etc. deal with extremely large variety of parts & products in a batch sizes of one or two. Scheduling on the shop floor depends on lead time to deliver which are often not adhered. There is mismatch between orders and capacity. Tool rooms are looking for cost effective solutions to reduce the lead times. Planning and scheduling plays a major role in ensuring that the total lead time of tool development is kept to a minimum. The optimum utilization of all the resources depends largely on the knowledge and skill level of the planning engineers. Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) organized a one day training programme on “Improving Effectiveness of Process Planning, Scheduling and Working Systems in tool rooms” on 25 April 2011 at Pune.

This Training Programme was conducted by Mr.Vageesh Muthya, Industry consultants and renowned tool room expert.

Training Programme was attended by 21 delegates from 12 companies.

Training Programme was well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in Design through Manufacturing

18 - 20 April 2011, Pune

IMTMA has been organising several training programme on a wide variety of topics for the benefit of Machine tool manufacturers and users in India. One of the most sought after subject in recent time is Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) system eliminates ambiguities in engineering drawings and brings out the designer’s intent very clearly. It ensures seamless communication between design, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams across the entire organization enabling them working in a concurrent engineering environment. Application of GD&T system helps the companies to reduce the manufacturing and inspection costs. Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a three day training programme on Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing in Design through Manufacturing on 18 -20 April, 2010 in Pune.

Seminar focused on understanding the system of GD & T and the methods of applying it in real time designs. The seminar sessions was supported with examples, exercises & demonstration in CMM at Carl Zeiss Technology Center.

The programme was addressed by Mr. M. Krishnamoorthy, Director IMTMA.

21 delegates of 15 companies from various industries attended the seminar.

The seminar was very well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.

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Getting the best out of Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) 18 - 19 April, 2011, Pune

IMTMA has been organizing several seminars on a wide variety of topics for the benefit of Machine tool manufacturers and users in India. One of the most sought after subject in recent time is Getting the best out of Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).

Machined parts are becoming increasingly complex, with more measurement features and tighter tolerances. Meanwhile, high speed production to high standards of precision creates a demand for high inspection throughput. Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) have replaced traditional methods of inspection with gauges and fixtures which in-turn has reduced inspection time and manpower required. Process control and quality assurance depend increasingly on the performance of CMMs. The most dramatic advantage of the CMM is the increased inspection efficiency when compared with traditional surface plate/precision hand tool techniques.

In order to address the appropriate methods of using a CMM, right from selection of CMM to proper usage, care, maintenance and calibration, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) organized a two day seminar on “Getting the best out of Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)” on 18th -19th April, 2011 at Pune.

This seminar was conducted by Industry experts and renowned specialists from industry such as Accurate Engineering Co. Pvt. Ltd., Hexagon Metrology India Pvt. Ltd ,Inspecs Metrology (I) Pvt. Ltd., Renishaw Metrology Systems Private Limited, and Sandeep Engineers. With a view to provide practical exposure in CMM for correct measuring practices; Do's and Don'ts; Measuring GD & T features - form, orientation, location and run out tolerances, automation of CMM in CNC mode and off line programming of CMMs, visits to demonstration center of Hexagon Metrology India Pvt. Ltd, was organized on 19th September 2010, day 2 of the seminar.

Training Programme was attended by 30 delegates of 20 companies from various engineering industries.

The seminar was well received by all the participants & was highly interactive.