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Contents

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10 Industry data

12 National round-up

16 Plant updates

21 Appointments

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22 Meet the leader Niranjan Mudholkar speaks to

Baba Kalyani of the Kalyani Group

30 Sector focus Why the trend of bearings reman-

ufacturing makes great sense

32 Rolling on How to save costs and time by

repairing ball bearings

38 Spotlight Safety is paramount, so how are

manufacturers approaching this?

44 Plant visit MT inspects Demag Cranes’ India plant in Chakan, near Pune

50 Technology How the iPad has delivered greater efficiency in manufacturing

55 Products, solutions, services The latest hardware arrivals on the Indian manufacturing market

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Editor’s notE

Manufacturing Today June 20126

The great Greek mathematician and engineer Archimedes, who discov-ered the laws of levers and pulleys in 230 BC, once famously said: “Give me a good enough platform and I shall move even the earth.” It is this spirit of ambition and faith in own’s abilities that truly defines greatness.

Even though India is on the verge of manufacturing greatness, we, the nation as a whole are unable to leverage the strong platform that we have built over the last two decades. In fact, we seem to be regressing. India’s GDP has slipped down to 5.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2011-12; this is the lowest in nine years. And a key reason for this has been the fact that growth in the manufacturing sector has contracted to 0.3 per cent during the quarter ending March 31 from 7.3 per cent. Interestingly, these figures also coincide with the release of the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012 by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Published every two years, this insightful report also confirms that while other emerging economies like Turkey (62nd) and Mexico (65th) remain stable or rise [(Chile (14th), Saudi Arabia (27th) and South Africa (63rd)] in the ranking, India has declined to the 100th place. Even ASEAN members like Thailand (57th), Indonesia (58th) and the Philippines (72nd) have improved their respective positions.

While all these numbers are quite disappointing, the idea is not to create a sense of despondency. Rather, it is to urge to learn from the situation and move ahead with renewed vigour. For example, the WEF report reveals that traditional notions of trade are increasingly getting outdated with the emergence of new global value chains that require different measurements, policies and coopera-tion. Now, that is something which India must take as a clear message.

Secondly, as the finance minister too has pointed out, the recent performance – although not encouraging – should be seen in the light of overall global develop-ments. A tight monetary policy that resulted into a big rise in interest costs and a weak global sentiment that affected domestic growth have been the main culprits. But there good news. The situation is now changing. As the FM has already said, most of these factors have bottomed out. “The rate cycle has been reversed; min-ing sector growth has turned around, progress has been made on fuel linkage for coal based power projects. There is also a turnaround in the investment growth rate in Q4,” he says in a recent statement. All this along with a prediction of a normal monsoon are encouraging signs and should certainly revive the overall situation. But it also requires a sense of responsibility and a spirit of ambition. Let us know what you think.

Niranjan Mudholkar, Editor

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Industry data

• Fiat Group automobiles Spa and Mazda Motor Corporation have signed a non-binding Mou for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster for the Mazda and alfa romeo marques based on Mazda’s MX-5 rear-wheel-drive architecture.

• AlsToM has granted 90,000 Euros to Husk Power sys-tems for the ‘Dry Gasifier’ project in India. The grant will be used for bridging funding gaps for two identified ‘criti-cal success’ factors that will enable HPs to become truly scalable in rural electrification business.

• Jain irriGation Systems Ltd and talis Management Holdings Gmbh have announced a global strategic cooperation. Jain and talis intend to strengthen their business relationship by offering integrated irrigation and water infrastructure solutions worldwide.

• Premier Ltd and FIAT India Automobiles Ltd have signed a three year agreement for the supply of FIAT’s 1.3 litre multi-jet diesel engine to be used in Premier’s compact sUV Rio. This is the same engine being used by some of India’s leading car manufacturers.

• toyota Kirloskar Motor (tKM) registered a growth of 87% in the month of March 2012. the company sold 18,220 units as compared to 9,726 units in March last year. the Etios registered 89% growth in the first quarter, while the new innova registered a growth of 53%.

• A Poll conducted by HeadHonchos.com, job search portal for senior professionals, shows that 83% of respon-dents are not expecting a slowdown in the job market. In fact, about 39% respondents said that the economy and the job market will see growth in the year ahead.

• VoitH will deliver 20 automatic front couplers for the Jaipur Metro. as part of its efforts to offer indigenous products to best fit local requirements, the semi-perma-nent couplers are being produced and assembled for the first time at Voith turbo india.

• RAHUl BAjAj, chairman, Bajaj Auto, has been conferred the Life-Time Contribution Award Federation of Auto-mobile Dealers Associations (FADA), for his invaluable contribution to the growth, development and success of Indian auto industry.

• autoMotiVE CoMponEnt Manufacturers associa-tion of india (aCMa) will partner with Messe Frankfurt to organise aCMa automechanika new Delhi. this trade fair for automotive aftermarket products will happen from February 7-10, 2013.

• CII PREsIDEnT Adi Godrej has said that the recommen-dations made by the Parliamentary standing Committee on Rural Development on the LA&RR Bill 2011 do not address concerns of the industry and will make the land acquisition more complex & difficult.

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India’s electronics market estimated at Rs3.25 lakh crore in 2010 is expected to reach the volume of Rs5 lakh crore by this year-end and Rs20 lakh crore by 2020, according to industry body Assocham. It also called for a vibrant ecosystem to develop laboratory-to-fabrication clusters across the country. “A national strategy should be formulated through discus-sions with key stakeholders including existing manufacturers and members of the MSME sector, industry associations,

ABB India has won an order worth around Rs175 crore from NTPC to build two sub-stations in Maharashtra. These have been commissioned to facilitate transmission of electricity from new power generation plants being constructed in the region.

“The substations we are supplying will be equipped with the latest IEC 61850 substation automation system to facilitate open communication between the numerous control and protection devices within the substation

ABB wins Rs175 crore substation order

Electronics market to hit Rs20 lakh cr

tion, commissioning and associated civil works for the substations. The project is scheduled for completion in 2016.

India has an installed power genera-tion capacity of around 200,000 MW and, according to estimates by the Interna-tional Energy Agency, the country needs to invest more than $135 billion to add between 600 and 1,200 GW of additional new power generation capacity by 2050 in order provide universal access to elec-tricity across all its population.

respective government departments and regulatory bodies,” said Assocham secre-tary general DS Rawat. If local produc-tion continues to grow at a similar pace, it is expected to fall short of Rs 15 lakh crore during the same period. A strong push to domestic manufacturing is thus essential to bridge the demand-supply gap and generate mass employment, the trade body said in a statement. “There is a growing consensus that electronics industry needs a special emphasis. It will

encourage value generation, revenue generation and employment genera-tion,” Rawat said adding practical and implement-able solutions should be worked out while establishing centres of excellence for incentivising collabora-tive research and development initiatives between MSMEs and MNCs. The global electronics industry reported at 1.75 tril-lion dollars is the largest and fastest grow-ing manufacturing sector. It is expected to reach 2.4 trillion dollars by 2020.

and beyond,” said N Venu, ABB’s local division manager and head of power systems division in India. Given its growth ambitions and per-capita con-sumption, India is expected to expand its power infrastructure substantially over the coming years. The substations will include 17,400-kV bays and 14,132-kV bays in Solapur, and 12, 400-kV bays and eight 132-kV bays in Mauda.

ABB’s turnkey project scope comprises the design, engineering, supply, installa-

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MCCIA AWARDSThe Mahratta Chamber of Com-merce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) has announced its annual Awards for Innovation and Entre-preneurship. The Chamber urges all SMEs to apply for these awards. Like every year this year too MCCIA would be giving out the GS Parkhe Award for Innovation in Entrepre-neurship, Dr RJ Rathi Award for Green Initiatives, Ramabai Joshi Award for Women Entrepreneurs, Hari Malini Joshi Award for entrepreneurs developing a new product, design or prototype or import substitute item and the BG Deshmukh Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility. Anant Sardeshmukh, executive director general, MCCIA, says, “We want to spur entrepreneurs and take forth the message to them that the Chamber will always sup-port them in their enterprise.” All Small, medium, large-scale units and professionals from varied fields in manufacturing and service industry are eligible to apply for these awards. Last date is June 30, 2012. Please send your applica-tions to or contact Lalit Waykole, MCCIA, Tilak Road, Pune – 411 002. Tel: 24440371 / 24440472, Fax: 24447902. You can apply online from http://mcciapune.com/award.aspx

Fund for acquisitionsIndia should aim to set up a financially viable sovereign wealth fund to further the country’s role as a global player, said Assocham’s secretary general, DS Rawat, last month. India is the only BRIC nation that does not have a SWF, while China, Singapore, Saudi Ara-bia, Norway and Russia are among the top countries with large wealth funds to make investments abroad. “Quick decision-making and trans-parency should be built-in features of the India’s SWF,” he said.

According to the Telecom Commission member for technology, JK Roy, the government is in the process of setting up a laboratory to test imported telecommunications equipment.

Speaking at a conference organised by Asso-cham, Roy said the move was aimed at checking for possible spyware and malware, and stepping up verification of phone subscribers to ward off cyber and terror attacks. “This will help in evolving a robust cyber-security governance framework as critical infrastructures like tele-coms, banking and financial institutions, as well as energy production and transmission become increasingly dependent on computer systems

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Tranztar recently netted an order from Tata Power’s stra-tegic electronics division to supply 41custom-built trailers. These will be used to transport gen sets and electronic equipment to remote areas of the country.

According to Nitin Chamaria, Tranztar’s CEO: “We won this order thanks to our ability to offer a comprehensive solution from design to final manufacture. This allows for customisa-tion of the product based on specific needs and applications.” Tranztar recently launched a new curtain sider, which has been especially

Spyware a critical target

Tranztar wins Tata Power order

and networks,” said the member. The new laboratory will be functional by next

year to scan telecoms equipment and networks to prevent harmful voice, video and data traffic.

The announcement comes on the back of a study by Assocham-KPMG, showing that a cen-tralised authority to govern cyber infrastructure was required to monitor attack trends and take necessary corrective actions. It said that com-munications and connectivity could open cyber-space up to growing threats, and that citizens, companies and the country needed to protect their mission-critical information and networks, including national borders.

designed to carry steel coils. It is also developing a similar trailer using air-suspension for applica-tions in the FMCG, auto components, paper and glass sectors.

Par of the AMW Group, Tranztar manufactures tippers, trailers and other commercial vehicles. Currently there are over 15,000 Tranztar tippers and 2,500 trailers on Indian roads. The company has also been expanding its global sales drive and recently received orders for specialised trailers from the Maldives and the US. It has also begun shipping trailers to Ghana based on orders received earlier this year.

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The lowdown on manufacturing developments from India and around the world

AdvAnced drAinAge SyStemSWhat: Opening a new manufacturing facility.Where: Watertown, South Dakota (US)When: To be fully operational by late summer 2012.Investment: The new Watertown plant is part of ADS’s

$10 million capital investment announced last August to add significant pipe produc-tion capacity to the region.

Quote: “When this plant opens, we will be operat-ing 55 manufacturing locations world-wide. We will continue to build plants and add equipment and personnel to supply ADS products that are being used for infrastructure projects and for agricultural drainage systems.” — Joe Chlapaty, chair-man and CEO, ADS.

AdvAnced metAl technologieSWhat: Relocating operations to new manufactur-

ing facility.Where: Jeffersonville, Indiana (US).

When: By 2015.Investment: $19 million.Plant size: 310,000 sq-ft.More: In December 2011, AMT acquired the

assets of MKM Machine Tool Company, which had operated in Jeffersonville since 1953. AMT manufactures complex metal and plastic parts for the automotive and industrial markets.

Quote: “With our world-class design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the future looks bright for AMT.” — Neil Whitesell, owner CEO, Whitesell Group.

Bonfiglioli indiAWhat: Investing in a new plant.Where: Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.Why: For heavy duty industrial applications.Investment: A further Rs40 crore after an initial invest-

ment of Rs60.More: Company is also planning to set up an R&D

Plant updates

dow corning Solaris

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business support professionals to help local industries accelerate innovation and sustainability through silicon- and silicon-based products that are unique to the region.

Quote: “The demand for silicon-based materi-als in a wide range of new and emerging applications is growing in the region. Our focused efforts will continue to bring innovative silicon-based technology into applications that will enable us to meet the needs for a sustainable future.” — Ian Wilson, executive director and vice-presi-dent for geographies, Dow Corning.

centre in the region and looking for engineers.

BoSeWhat: Building its first Asian manufacturing plant.Where: Batu Kawan, Penang (Malaysia).When: Expected to open by mid-2013.Area: 9.2 hectares.More: At present, Bose operates five manufactur-

ing plants, including two in the US, two in Mexico and one in Ireland.

corningWhat: Hosting grand opening and groundbreaking

ceremony.Where: Shanghai, China.Why: For Shanghai automotive substrate facility

expansion and for third capacity expan-sion to meet growing mobile emissions control needs in Asia.

Investment: $125 million.More: Corning is a supplier of catalytic converter

substrates and particulate filters, supply-ing manufacturers of gasoline and diesel engines and vehicles.

Quote: “China now leads the world in both auto production and vehicle sales. This market growth, coupled with tighter regulations, will drive increased demand for Corn-ing’s state-of-the art emissions-control products.” — Tom Lynch, GM, Corning Shanghai.

donAldSonWhat: Building two new filter plants.Where: Xuzhou, China.When: Expected to open around 2014.Why: To serve the fast-growing filtration needs

of China’s diesel-powered equipment and industrial markets.

Quote: “These new plants will allow us to both further increase our air filter manufac-turing capacity and establish our first Chinese-based liquid filtration manu-facturing capacity to meet our projected Chinese Customer demand.” — Eugene Wu, president, Donaldson, Asia Pacific.

dow corningWhat: Opening new business & technology centre.Where: Solaris Fusionopolis, Singapore.Why: To support innovation and sustainability

initiatives in ASEAN/ANZ.More: The centre will be staffed by scientists,

engineers, marketing and sales, and

Boc indiAWhat: Commissioning its helium transfill

station.Where: Taloja, Maharashtra.Why: To increase market share in Helium

significantly and to supplement its current specialty gases portfolio.

Capacity: The facility is equipped to fill 300 bar high pressure cylinders and can decant upto 4 ISO containers per month.

More: BOC India is a member of The Linde Group.

Quote: “This expansion marks BOC India’s entry into the fast growing helium market enabling BOC India to widen its market presence and enhance service levels by being closer to customers.” — Srikumar Menon, MD, BOC India.

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niSSAn north AmericAWhat: Beginning construction of new facility.Where: Decherd, Tennessee (US).When: Production of new engines will begin

in 2014.Why: To manufacture Infiniti & Mercedes-

Benz engines.Capacity: 250,000 units per year.More: The Daimler and the Renault-Nis-

san Alliance first announced their strategic collaboration in April 2010, and are extending their reach into the US as part of both companies’ growth strategies. The companies are also moving forward with a vehicle platform-sharing initiative between Infiniti and Mercedes, and develop-ment of zero-emission vehicles.

Quote: “Today’s groundbreaking marks the latest move in our collaboration with Daimler to localise production capacity and enhance our com-petitiveness in the global market.” — Mark Swenson, vice-president for production engineering and compo-nent facilities.

Plant UPdates


everriS AmericASWhat: Acquiring manufacturing equipment.From: X-Calibur Plant Health Company.Where: Summerville, South Carolina (US).Why: For additional manufacturing capabilities

to more rapidly bring its new products to the market, including a controlled-release fertilizer technology currently under development by Everris’ Global R&D cen-tre in the Netherlands.

More: The equipment acquired by Everris will remain in a 42,000 sq-ft facility located approximately 15 miles from Everris’ con-trolled-release fertilizer production facilities in South Carolina. The purchase includes a fertilizer coating line and associated handling, processing and packaging equipment.

Quote: “Purchasing the X-Calibur equipment provides us with an ideal solution for our expansion needs.” — Ariana Cohen, presi-dent, Everris Americas.

gKn AeroSpAceWhat: Opening a new manufacturing facility.Where: Bristol (UK).Why: To manufacture and assemble carbon-fibre-

reinforced wing components.Investment: £170mPlant size: Floor space of 30,000 sq-m.

indiA yAmAhA motorWhat: Establishing a third plant in India.Where: Vallam Vadagal, near Chennai.When: Production to start by 2014.Investment: Rs1500 croreCapacity: Initially 4 lakh units. To be expanded to 18

lakh units by 2018.More: IYM has two manufacturing facilities:

one at Surajpur in UP and another at Faridabad in Haryana. The Surajpur unit produces motorcycles for both domestic and export markets while the Faridabad plant manufactures two-wheeler parts.

mAlwA mirAge cerAmicSWhat: Inaugurating its new digital ceramic

wall tiles plant.Where: Pune.More: The new plant will use the latest

technology to manufacture digital-ceramic wall tiles in various contem-porary, wooden, stone, and marble patterns, having both glossy and matte finishes.

Quote: “Digital technology is the future of the ceramic industry, we are very optimistic that digital printing will lead the shift in paradigm from a price-based market to a design based one.” — Hussain Tambawala, execu-tive director, Malwa Mirage Ceramics.

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Janesville acousticsWhat: Opening in new manufacturing plant.Where: Celaya, Guanajuato, Central Mexico.Why: To support the growing automotive industry

in the region.Investment: $4.5 million.Plant size: 90,000 sq-ft.More: Janesville Acoustics is a Jason Incorpo-

rated company. The addition of the Celaya plant marks its second manufacturing facility in Mexico. In 2000, the company opened a plant in Uruapan, located in west-central Mexico.

Quote: “As the global automotive industry contin-ues to increase its presence in Mexico, we anticipate Janesville Acoustics’ Mexican footprint will expand in response.” — David Cataldi, president of Janesville Acoustics.

MRFWhat: Starting production at new plant.Where: Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu.Why: To produce a full range of tyres, including

truck tyres and radials.Investment: Rs900 crore.More: Will cater for domestic and export markets.

Plexus coRPWhat: Planning a new manufacturing facility Where: Neenah, Milwaukee (US).When: To be completed in 2013.Why: To replace two existing leased plants.Investment: $50 million.Plant size: 410,000 sq-ft.

RusHydRo & alstoMWhat: Starting construction of a hydropower

equipment plant.Where: Bashkortostan, Russia.When: Production scheduled for 2014.Why: To manufacture main power generation

equipment for small (up to 25 MW), mid-sized hydropower plants (up to 100 MW) and pump storage plants (up to 150 MW), as well as auxiliary equipment.

Investment: EUR125 million.More: Earlier, RusHydro and Alstom had set up a

51/49 joint venture: JSC AlstomRusHydroEn-ergy. Under the terms of the agreement, Alstom will contribute to the JV advanced operational management practices and technical know-how, and guarantees post-commissioning support. The plant will be a cornerstone of a multifunctional technical park in Bashkortostan with the aim of creating a research and manufacturing cluster and development of SMEs in the republic. A major goal of the project is localisation of manufac-turing of power equipment and establishment of reliable and competitive vendors in Russia.

sieMensWhat: Breaking ground on new plant.Where: Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia).Why: For gas turbines and compressors .Investment: SR650 million.Plant size: 220,000 sq-m.

steelcaseWhat: Opening manufacturing unit in India.Where: Pune, Maharashtra.More: The Pune facility will be the company’s

twenty-sixth globally.

nokiaWhat: Starting development of its new

manufacturing facility.Where: VSIP, Bac Ninh province, Vietnam.When: To start operations in early 2013. Area: 17 acres.More: In November, 2011, Nokia established

a new company, Nokia (Vietnam), to build and operate the new Vietnam manufacturing facility.

Quote: “The new Nokia manufacturing plant will produce and provide new devices for compelling and affordable, localised mobile experiences, particularly in growth markets.” — Mary McDowell, executive VP, mobile phones, Nokia.

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traditional inauguration at thetl Jones thane office.

nextant aeRosPaceWhat: Acquiring new facility.Where: Cleveland, Ohio (US).Why: To produce Nextant 400XT remanufactured business jet.Capacity: 48 planes annually.More: The facility features a large production

hangar that can handle six aircraft simul-taneously, a second hangar for aircraft delivery and completions and a third that will house an enhanced aircraft painting operation.

Quote: “Demand for the Nextant 400XT in the US, Europe and elsewhere has far exceeded our initial expectations. We are excited to open our expanded manufacturing facility, which will enable us to increase our production rate and meet not only current but also expected demand.”

— Kenneth C Ricci, CEO, Nextant Aerospace.

waste for use in a number of existing coal-fired power plants around the world.

Quote: “Our plans now call for three manufac-turing lines to be constructed initially, and two more lines installed during our second year. The facility will accommo-date a total of nine manufacturing lines.” — Michael K. Molen, chairman & CEO, Vega Biofuels.

viP industRiesWhat: Establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary.Where: Bangladesh.Why: To set up a luggage manufacturing plant.

ZF lenksysteMeWhat: starting steering systems manufacturing in

India.Where: Phulgaon, Pune.Plant size: Over 10,000 sq-m.Capacity: 400,000 passenger car and 70,000 CVs.More: the company’s target is to achieve 80-per cent

localisation.Quote: “this is an important step for ZF lenksys-

teme to expand its operations in India. We chose Pune as it gives us an opportunity to be present right at the centre of India’s auto industry. It is home to world’s second largest two-wheeler manufacturer, the world’s largest forging company and many other leading auto manufacturers.” — Michael Hankel, CeO, ZF lenksysteme.

ve coMMeRcial veHicles ltdWhat: Inaugurating MCKVIE-Eicher Centre for

automobile technology.Where: Howrah, Kolkata.Why: To create industry-ready trained candi-

dates.More: This is the fourth automobile lab based

on the concept of industry-institution tie up. Automobile labs are equipped with modern training aids like dynamic cut-aways, practice units, multimedia training aids and technical publications that cover scientific ways of repairing, maintenance and overhauling of commercial vehicles.

Quote: “The industry is already facing an acute shortage of skilled man power, with the automotive mission plan envisaging requirement of 25 million people by 2016. Our social responsibility programme has been designed to meet this critical gap.”

— Vinod Aggarwal, CEO, VECV.

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Appointments


The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) has appointed Vishal Gakhar as its new director general. Gakhar has over 17 years’ experience of similar organisations: prior to the appointment, he worked for CII and was responsible for heading its special initia-tives and policy depart-ment in western region, and handled sectors such as logistics, healthcare, infrastructure, and verticals including sustainability, green business, climate change and family busi-ness. Gakhar has an MBA in marketing and takes keen interest in building bridges between industry and trade.

Martin Kriegner has been appointed CEO of Lafarge India with responsibility for all of the company’s cement, aggregates and concrete activities in the country. Kriegner, from Austria, joined Lafarge in 1990 and became the CEO of Lafarge Perlmooser in 1998 before moving to India as head of the company’s cement activity in 2002. Prior to this assignment, he served as regional president, based in Kuala Lumpur. He has a doctorate in law and an MBA. “My ambition, alongside that of the team, is to make Lafarge India the best company in the sector in terms of safety, cost, branding, quality,

PTC has announced the appointment of Jeffrey W Wilmot as its senior vice-president and country manager in India. In the role, Wilmot will oversee PTC’s India operations and make decisions that focus on accelerating the company’s growth in the country. He will be responsible for all go-to market resources in India and also be an integral part of all the activities related to sales and marketing. Wilmot said: “I plan to capitalise on my experience to strengthen our presence in India and also expand our business through investments. With a focus on resolving customer problems and PTC’s unique understanding of the arena

New DG general for IEEMA

New Rolls pres announced

Lafarge India appoints CEO

PTC’s senior vice-president assumes new role

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has appointed Kishore Jayaraman as president of its India and South Asia operations. Jayaraman joins Rolls-Royce after a 23 year career at General Elec-tric, latterly as CEO of GE Energy in India.

Michael Shipster, Rolls-Royce’s international director, said: “Kishore is an experienced industry professional with valuable knowledge and expertise. India is an important mar-ket for Rolls-Royce, with great potential built on a long and distinguished history across all of our business sectors.”

delivery, people development and sustainable innovation. We want to fully focus our business on our markets and the needs of our custom-ers, driving increased value through innovation to ensure we remain at the forefront when customers are looking for construction solutions,” Kriegner said.

several senior management positions in the company. Wilmot attended Widener University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in gov-ernment and politics.

of product development, we believe we will continue as the market leader in India.”Wilmot has worked for PTC for over the last 11 years. During this time, he held

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Heading in the rightdirection

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Niranjan Mudholkar caught up with Baba Kalyani, chairman of the Kalyani Group, and CMD of the group’s flagship, Bharat Forge; and also with his son, Amit, the company’s executive director for an exclusive interview at the group’s headquarters in Pune

A lean approach combined with flexible manufacturing form the fundamentals of your group. Is this the mantra for manufacturing success today?Baba Kalyani: In manufacturing, the only way you can become cost competitive is by adopting lean technologies. There are many approaches to lean technologies, and we have found our own way to do things. In our company, we tend to work towards ourselves. We don’t go outside, although we do go and learn from what other people are doing. But we absorb it and convert it to a way it will work in our business. And we do it very effectively. Just to give you an example, our inventory today is running at 11 days. Whereas just about three years ago, this was running at 60 days. Clearly, that saves working capital and makes things a lot more efficient. This has been pos-sible by being lean.

Amit Kalyani: Being flexible is another part. We are not an end-product manufac-turer — we supply to various different producers — so our business model

is to be flexible: to be fast and to be able to supply diverse range of prod-ucts to various industries out of the same assets.

Baba Kalyani: And the way we have done it is by using extensive computer-aided manufacturing. Our extensive capabilities make

us flexible because we can make everything digitally first at our engineering centre and then the process can be applied to

create the required product on the shopfloor.

You put in place a de-risking strategy way back in 2005 with the aim of combating the growing world-

wide market volatility. After the financial melt-down, it was further consolidated. How is your organisation benefitting from the strategy? Baba Kalyani: If you look at the global financial crisis that took over some part of 2008 and some part of 2009, you will

see that our entire de-risking strategy has worked extremely well. It was a very sim-

ple strategy. Bharat Forge in the 1990s was a very small company, prominently focused

on Indian customers. We had a four or five large Indian customers, which accounted for 80 per cent of

our business, and then we had some small customers. The Indian market was growing so to that extent it was okay to do

what we were doing. When we went to outside markets after 2000, we were able to grow much more rapidly. As a matter of fact, between 2000 and 2008, we grew 10 times

in terms of sales largely because we externalised ourselves. So we entered the markets of North America, Europe, Japan and China, and that’s where the de-risking came in because all devel-


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oped markets in the world are cyclical in nature, especially in the automotive sector. Generally, they follow the cycles of emission technology changes every four years or so. To protect ourselves against this cyclicity we decided on three segments of the business: automotive, commercial vehicles and industrials. And we also decided to do this across three different continents: North Amer-ica, Europe and Asia. Historically, all the three continents have never had the same cycles except for September 2008 and part of 2009. So we had nine seg-ments and that worked very well.

Now, we have added a new dimension to our strategy, and that has been get-ting into producing components for the industrial sector. We have identified five verticals. These include oil & gas; we are now big suppliers to the oil & gas indus-try in North America largely for offshore drilling and for shale gas. We have many customers in that growing market and we are increasing our value additions in that business.

The second vertical is the construction and mining equipment segment, which

is also a large market for us. The next is railways in which we focus on locomo-tives, supplying large crankshafts and connecting rods for locomotives around the world, including in India, US, Rus-sia and Europe. In fact, once we see the roadmap for Indian railways with the

new locomotives and high-speed trains, we will definitely want to be in those businesses as an OEM player.

The fourth vertical is large marine engines and their components. The fifth one is the aerospace segment. It is a more difficult market to get into because there are a lot of processes for which you have to develop your organ-isation and your organisational capabili-ties. We have done all that and now we are AS9100-certified. We have some trial orders from aircraft manufacturers; we have also build relationship with mate-rial suppliers, especially Titanium, so we are moving in these directions and we have two manufacturing facilities for them. One is here in Mundhwa and the other is an advanced manufactur-ing facility in Baramati. Between these two facilities, we can almost make all

“In manufacturing the only way you can become cost competitive is by adopting lean technologies. And we have found

our own approach.”—Baba Kalyani

S. No Company BFL Stake % Industry Annual turnover(Rs million)

Geographic location

1 cDP Bharat Forge GmbH 100 Auto components 7,475 Germany

2 BF Aluminiumtechnik GmbH

100% Auto components 1,689 Germany

3 Bharat Forge Kilsta AB 100% Auto components 5.118 sweden

4 FAW Bharat Forge 52% Auto components 6,047 china

5 Bharat Forge America 100% Auto components 937 UsA

6 BFL Auto components 29,935 India

7 Hikal 0% speciality chemicals 5,056 India

8 Automotive Axle 0% Auto components 10,130 India

9 BF Utilities 0% Infrastructure 1,311 India

10 Kalyani steels 0% speciality steel 12,526 India

S. No 1 to 5 are subsidiaries of Bharat Forge & their financials are for year ended 2010.S No 6, 7 & 10 are part of Kalyani Group and their financials are for year ended March 2011.S No 8 & 9 part of Kalyani Group and their financials are for year ended September 2011.



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“We believe we have tremendous capabilities in aerospace and I think we

will be a major player in this sector in the next few years.”

—Baba Kalyani

Part of a wide product range

the products for all these five segments. We are driving this process and have seen some tremendous growth since we started this. The thought process began in 2006, before the meltdown, but the really acceleration came in 2009.

If you look at our Indian operations, 40 per cent of our business comes from these sectors which had been hardly 10% a few years ago. It will grow even more as we will supply components for the energy sector, like turbines and gen-erators. We will develop these verticals.Amit Kalyani: Basically, India is going to need a lot more infrastructure and industrial products. We want to leverage both these. Today, we are making com-ponents and hopefully in future we will make more value-added products.

Any investments planned in the near future?Baba Kalyani: Our investments are focused in two directions. One is on creating specific capacities for specific customers based on long-term contracts and the demands we see. This is ongo-ing. The second is to make strategic

investments, like the facility we created in Baramati for industrial manufactur-ing. We didn’t have orders in hand to do that; it was a strategic investment and it has worked very well for us.

We are now looking at defence equip-ment in India. The sector is opening up and there are lots of opportunities. We believe we have tremendous capabili-ties in this sector and I think we will be a major player over the next few years.

You have mentioned that from 2020, every product manufactured by your group will have a green label. How are you going to do that?Baba Kalyani: We have a strategy of reducing our CO2 footprints.Amit Kalyani: That’s one part of it. We also want to reduce and reuse all our water so that we have zero discharge in terms of solid and fluid waste. Basically, we want to be a lot more environmen-tally sensitive and conscious.

Is that not the case already?Amit Kalyani: Much more than what we are now.

Baba Kalyani: We are reducing our CO2 footprint every year, and we have been mapping this in a structured manner. Also, we have made our systems far more energy efficient and we have found ways to reduce wastage. There is also an emphasis on using far more green energy, like wind, than using fossil fuels.Amit Kalyani: And for a largely energy-intensive business like ours, to say that it’s a big thing. It obviously means that the processes we adopt over a period of time will be more and more energy efficient.

As you have said, building innovation capabili-ties at organisational level takes around 15 years. So how is your own innovation pro-gramme different from your regular R&D work, and how will it impact the firm both culturally and operationally?Baba Kalyani: We have taken a slightly different approach. Of course, we do a lot of R&D because every product we pro-duce here is developed by us. We have no technological tie-ups with anybody and we have got into so many new areas — these five new areas we talked about. We had to learn and develop all these products ourselves. So yes, we do a lot of the regular R&D. But we also started something different about or seven years ago. Our thought was, ‘How do we create an innovation process and an innova-tion culture?’. We first started looking at hiring people from the outside, but we were not very successful — I think the reason being that the top talent generally shies away from getting into a shop floor; they like to be in high-profile places. So we decided to develop our own talent pool and set up a programme to trans-



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form our own employees into engineers. This programme is in its ninth year now. Basically, it’s a three-year programme, and every year we see 40 to 45 of our employees graduating from it.

Then we set up a programme with IIT-Powai for an MTech degree, and

this was the foundation for creating talent for inno-

vation. The whole idea was that we send 24 of our employees every year to the IIT Powai campus. It’s a two-year programme wherein one

year is done at IIT-Powai, and for the next year, they

work on innovation proj-ects here. Then

“So our business model is to be flexible, to be fast and to be able to supply diverse

range of products to various industries out of the same assets.”

—Amit Kalyani

we set up our centre for innovation, which is about 15 minutes away from here.

So basically you are starting one step behind innovation. You are first building up the talent required for innovation?Baba Kalyani: Yes, and we wanted peo-ple who know our business and are part of this business. So there are guys who have worked here for 15 to 20 years; they know our products and our processes.Amit Kalyani: And they have a clear direction, they have mentors and they are accountable. They produce some-thing, which is measurable.Baba Kalyani: The good part of this pro-gramme is that this year we have filed seven patents, and we have many more in the pipeline. Now we have labs where people are working on new technolo-gies; new things are happening. We are now trying to bring an electronics group into the business.

We also tied up with universities in Europe and Australia and are now send-

ing some of our employees to PhD programmes. By 2020, I must have 100 to 150 PhD guys out of all this in my company. That will become

the backbone of this innovation technique and by that time — of

course we will do a lot more inno-vation in between — but by that time it will be as good as you will

see anywhere in the world in this business. We have a talent factory here.

The gap between what comes out of institutes and what the industry needs is continuing to widen. You are doing your bit. Why can’t the industry handle this problem collectively with a



focus on coaching instead of poaching?Baba Kalyani: We have set up an ITI on our own in Khed. It has become a model idea in this country and almost every-body wants to copy it. The rural guys who get trained at this ITI are now get-ting jobs at Mercedes and Volkswagen, and all these guys have good salaries. I set the ITI up to get people here, but someone else is hiring them and I’m fine with that.

The whole idea was to create a model. Now, we have taken three more ITIs and we are trying to do the same thing. We have also taken a little more than half-a-dozen rural engineering colleges as our talent partners. Senior technical experts from our plants mentor the teachers at these colleges. They develop special pro-grammes and then we hire 120 to 150 students from these colleges in the third year. It is a four-year programme. After they finish the third year, they come here and spend one-and-a-half months with us and then go back. They have tests in between and when they finish these, they have a job here.

So we are trying to do as much as pos-sible to use our knowledge and capabil-ity to uplift the education system. Ulti-mately, the system must be changed if you want to change the situation. We are trying to set an example by this.

If one company can do half-a-dozen institutions, and there are a thousand companies in the country who follow, then the problem will get solved.

Are you happy with the overall policy framework for manufacturing in India? What more do you expect from the government?Baba Kalyani: We always have good poli-cies, like the recent National Manufac-turing Policy, which aims to take manu-facturing from 18 to 25 per cent of GDP. We should grow faster but the reality on the ground is something else: we have problems with land acquisition; we have problems with energy cost; we have tal-ent shortage everywhere and the bureau-cratic system does not change. All this has to be addressed on a priority basis.

The Kalyani Group is recognised as an ethically-strong business house. How do you see this

in today’s times of scams and other negative issues related to corporate governance?Baba Kalyani: Yes it’s not easy being ethical because there are a lot of tempta-tions and shortcuts. First of all, we suf-fered because we are ethically strong, but this is part of our DNA. It developed from the way we set up our business.

We are a B2B business and in this sphere, there is very little room for uneth-ical behaviour due to a lot of transpar-ency. Especially when you are interacting with international clients you have to be transparent; you have to be open.

Amit, the third generation of entrepreneurs usually find themselves in a difficult situation because the institution is already there and your job is to take it to the next level. What are the challenges you see in doing so?Amit Kalyani: I think more than chal-lenges there are a lot of opportunities today. We have got a fantastic platform and the country is growing strongly. The company has some phenomenal strengths and I think the seeds have been sown into a lot of new areas where we can create new platforms for our-

selves, and that’s the direction where the company and group are going. So the task ahead is consolidating and growing the base and then getting into new, complementary areas.

So you see yourself into a position to take it to the next level?Amit Kalyani: Well, the company is very well positioned. I think we have a very good management, very talented people and we are heading in the right direction. We don’t have baggage like a lot of other companies, whether it’s financial or anything else. We are very quick in decision making. Those are the factors which are beneficial in run-ning and managing the business.

The whole infrastructure of the country offers tremendous opportu-nities. It is going to see a lot invest-ment, and it lacks a truly world-class Indian supply chain. That’s where we want to step in. We have the manu-facturing capabilities at the base level; we have the ability to create the design engineering and execution capabilities.

“The infrastructure segment in India has opportunities but it lacks a truly

world class Indian supply chain. That’s where we want to step in.”

—Amit Kalyani

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Optimisingrolling assetsIn light of the remanufacturing of bearings gaining increasing significance, Manufacturing Today had a chat with Sudhir Rege, director for South Asia at SKF in a bid to understand more about the subject.

In today’s industrial world, manufac-turing assets are the lifeblood of any business. When they stop working, businesses grind to a halt. That’s why

the correct maintenance of valuable plant assets is so important. Equally important is the requirement to maximise the oper-ating lifespan of plant assets, for getting the maximum return on considerable investment.

Bearings are core components of any plant assets, and they take a lot of punishment. An organisation’s assets may contain bearings from different manufac-turers, and traditionally, near the end of

with more than 30 per cent left left of its service life can be worth remanufactur-ing, this illustrates just how significant an impact remanufacturing could have on the operating costs. Experienced experts in bearing defects can evaluate the bearing and decide if the defects can be removed by remanufacturing. And since the remanufacturing process removes surface distress, it can also increase the practical service life of the bearings. As a result, the potential cost savings through remanufac-turing could be substantial.

Asset utilisationThe correct timing for bearing removal and remanufacturing is essential to achieve the optimum balance of long practical service life and lowest operating costs. A range of predictive maintenance technologies and services, which can show the status of plant machinery at all times, is readily available in the market. Rege explains:

“Since the remanufacturing process removes surface distress, it can

also increase the practical service life of the bearings.”

their lives, they are replaced during times of planned maintenance or shutdowns. Replacement bearings can be expen-sive, and may involve long lead times. In addition, the scrapping of end-of-life bearings may have a negative impact on the company’s industrial sustainability profile — which is becoming increasingly important to the investors and customers. So, how can you increase the service life of bearings in order to decrease down-time, reduce costs and also reduce wast-age? According to Sudhir Rege, South Asia Director for industrial markets, regional sales and services at SKF, the answer lies in remanufacturing the bearings.

Why remanufacturing?Rege’s answer is simple. He says: “Remanu-facturing maximises a bearing’s service life.” It is estimated that close to 90 per cent of all bearings do not reach their calculated service life. And since a bearing

What remanufacturing services do

• Extend the operating lifecycle of bearings• Reduce lifecycle costs• Reduce environmental impact through recycling bearings• Maintain the condition of the replacement stock• Predict when the bearings need to be serviced • Reduce the likelihood of bearing failure• Improve an organisation’s overall asset reliability

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“Identifying the sequence of events lead-ing to bearing failure helps create a plan to prevent future failures. Also available is a service called root cause failure analysis, which starts with an evalua-tion based on bearing analysis meth-odology and ISO classifications. After investigation, the service provider — like us — will deliver a set of causes and effects plus a comprehensive plan of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.” Since remanufactured bearings are already run in, and have proven their product and design quality, the risk of failure after installation is substantially reduced when com-pared to new bearings.

Choosing the right remanufactur-ing partner is equally important. “Since your plant assets utilise a wide range of bearings, you need a remanufacturing partner who can deal with this diversity and complexity,” Rege explains. “In addi-tion to standard remanufacturing, a good partner can also remanufacture your bearings to a new or higher specification. This can include mounting sensors and the provision of other enhancements, such as integrated lubrication, sealing solutions and rework to other specifications.”

Positive impactRemanufacturing also requires approxi-mately 90 per cent less energy than manufacturing a new bearing. And of course by extending the service life of the bearings, the process avoids the scrapping of components and the unnecessary use of our natural resources. As a result, in addition to delivering cost savings to the operations, remanufacturing also repre-sents an environmentally positive solution to the bearing maintenance operations, including secure destruction of the con-taminated bearing lubricants.

Bearing remanufacturing service levels

Bearing remanufacturing procedureslevel 1 level 2 level 3 level 4

Cleaned and degreased

Bearing disassembled

All components inspected for dents, scratches, spalls, wear and form

Detailed bearing analysis report issued

Bearing returned at customer’s request

Roller path defects removed by polishing or grinding

Non-raceway surfaces on inner/outer rings polished

Cage cleaned and inspected for out-of-roundness

Cage pockets machined to match over-sized rollers

Bearing assembled, measured and documented

Bearing cleaned and protected against oxidation

Remanufactured bearing returned in new packaging

Source: SKF

Bearing before and after remanufacturing

Remanufacturing bearings also

reduces environmental impact

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Bearing repair can provide a valuable and cost-effective alternative to their replacement across a range of heavy industries, writes Brian Strunck

greatly improved the potential for, and popularity of, bearing repair as an effec-tive way to extend the life of the bearing. A high-quality repair programme also can address the challenge of determining if and when a bearing can be repaired. Regardless of the original manufacturer,

a wide range of services are available for all bearing types.

A repaired bearing, depending on the required

level of service, can often be returned to like-

new specifications in about one-third

of the time and at a savings of up to 60 per cent of the cost of a new bearing. Fur-thermore, expe-

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rience has shown that a successfully repaired bearing can run a life-cycle comparable to that of the first-cycle of the bearing. Growing popularity of repair programmes in heavy industries shows an increased understanding of the significant value, both in time and cost, compared to replacing bearings.

Bearing repair is not a new concept, but it is increasing in popularity with heavy industrial customers, provid-ing a tangible value. Advancements in bearing design, steel cleanliness, bearing maintenance and repair processes have greatly improved the potential benefits for bearing repair.

When a bearing is damaged, the entire operation will suffer, resulting in additional costs, lengthened main-tenance work schedules, unneces-sary downtime and extended on-time delivery to final customers. In most heavy industrial applications, bearings are removed from service before they have reached their full useful and eco-

nomic life. Bearing repair can be an effective way to extend the life of the

bearing further along its theo-retical bearing life, making it an economical alternative to purchasing new.

A case for repairInitial bearing design takes

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When a bearing is damaged, it is often removed from service and replaced before it completes its full, useful

and economical life. Advancements in bearing design, materials, maintenance and repair methods have

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application of the bearing and estab-lishes a corresponding prediction for service life and fatigue life. Regardless of the design or manufacturer, bearings often deviate from these expectations due to factors such as improper instal-lation, contamination, inadequate lubrication or misalignment. In fact, less than 10 per cent of bearings used in a heavy industrial application reach their design L10 life.

Advancements in technology, materi-als, condition monitoring and reliabil-ity-centred maintenance programmes, combined with economic pressures, contribute to an increased potential for successful bearing repair programmes.

A quality repair programme can bring about time and cost benefits, and some bearing repair sources will also offer a warranty on their service.

When compared to the manufacture of a new bearing, bearing repair is con-sidered a more environmentally friendly procedure, requiring less energy input and reducing raw material consumption and waste. The majority of energy required to manufacture a new bearing — melting and refining steel, material forging and turning, heat-treatment and grinding — is conserved through bearing repair.

In addition to cost and time savings, bearing repair maximises the opportu-nity to achieve the theoretical bearing lifecycle. A common question is whether a repaired bearing will last as long as a new one. Studies performed by bear-ing manufacturers and independent researchers have shown that a properly repaired bearing will run a second ser-vice cycle comparable to that of the first. Repaired bearings often reuse materi-als that have already proved reliable in the application, therefore reducing the risk of bearing failure. It should also be stated that it is critical that replacement parts are made using materials and tolerances specified by the OEM. Any deviation from OEM specifications will increase the risk of premature failure.

What’s eligible?Although it offers many benefits, repair is not always the best option for a damaged bearing. The challenge of making proper

“Advancements in bearing design, steel cleanliness, and repair processes have greatly

improved the potential benefits for bearing repair.”

use of bearing repair services is deter-mining if and when bearings need to be repaired and deciding which option is the best economical and long-term decision.

Depending on the repair facility, limi-tations exist on the minimum and maxi-mum size of bearings and product types that can be repaired. There are many different types of repair suppliers, rang-ing from small facilities limited in their scope of work and knowledge to large bearing manufacturers with an unlim-ited range of products and services. The scope of work also limits the size of bearing that can be repaired. All bear-ing types are eligible for repair regard-less of the original manufacturer. Prop-erly trained and experienced personnel involved in routine inspections serve as the first line in deciding if a bearing needs repair. Early detection of a prob-lem through routine checks, preventive and predictive maintenance, and vibra-tion analysis can reduce unnecessary downtime and expense, and help to capitalise on the capabilities and ben-efits of bearing repair.

Remanufacturing processOnce a product is returned to a repair ser-vice centre, all bearings undergo a thor-ough cleaning process. Next, the bear-ing is disassembled; during this stage, trained repair technicians will record bearing information and actual internal clearances, and then complete the disas-sembly and tag with unique identifiers.

Next, a detailed inspection of all the bearing components is performed and findings are recorded. The initial inspection includes looking for major

problems or damage, such as fractures, major spalling or bluing due to heat damage. These are indicators that the bearing may not be eligible for repair. Components also are examined to determine the scope of work required to return them to a like-new condition.

In addition, technicians measure the bore, outer diameter and width of the bearing, as well as record the round-ness of the major race components. The type and degree of damage deter-mine whether it can be repaired and the appropriate method of repair. The level of detail supplied in this inspection report depends on the facility perform-ing the work.

A wide range of repair services and methods are available. Depending on the facility capabilities and level of dam-age, some repairs can be performed on site using existing personnel or a bear-ing manufacturer’s service personnel. In general, onsite programmes are suited for recertification or reconditioning pro-cesses, not for remanufacturing.

Once the proper repair choice is made and the process completed, the bearings are reassembled and packaged for storage and transportation. Gen-erally, a final inspection is performed on the bearing to ensure that it meets the assembly criteria specified by the bearing design. Again it must be stated that different suppliers perform differ-ent levels of inspection and packaging. Bearing manufacturers that perform bearing repair often follow the same procedures as with a new bearing.

Most resource manuals describe the damage and may help to eliminate the

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ing process. This level involves exten-sive processes, such as regrinding of races, replacement of rollers or cage components and may even include replacement of a bearing race. Often, the regrinding of raceways will require the manufacture of oversize rollers in order to maintain bearing geometry and clearance in bearings where radial internal clearance is critically held. In cases where lateral clearance is held, oversize rollers, new spacers or addi-tional shims would be provided. These levels of repair have traditionally been suited for bearings with a 12-inch inner diameter and greater. However, reclamation service cares for bearings as small as three inches in ID, mean-ing that smaller bearings, which were often thrown away, can now be han-dled if received in large quantities, and returned to service. Cleaning, inspec-tion and the application of a polishing finish can return these used bearings to like-new condition for a fraction of the cost of replacement. It is always good practice to have a bearing service technician review a product before it is returned to a repair centre to make sure it is economically feasible to repair.

Turnaround time on reconditioning and repairs can be as short as two to four weeks, depending on the need and scope of work required. Companies making use of bearing repairs should always request a complete, itemised quote that includes

cost and estimated repair time when requesting any type of repair service.Limitations and expectationsAlthough bearing repair has proven to be a cost-effective solution, like any ser-vice it is subject to limitations. Bearings can be repaired, often more than once, but not indefinitely. A general rule of thumb is that bearings should not have more than three regrinds. Regrinding removes surface material, so it needs to be done carefully.

The Timken Company’s standards suggest that the maximum stock removal on any race should be 0.025 inch in diameter and the roller size should not exceed 0.015 inch from the original equipment manufacturer stan-dard size. These recommendations help reduce the risk associated with alter-ing the design integrity of the bearing. Please note that Timken’s guidelines are not industry standard rules. In fact, some repair centres have no stated limi-tations on design alterations.

If done correctly, repaired bearings offer like-new performance. However, it is important to recognise and under-stand how repair options address dam-age modes. For example, polishing can address a variety of damage modes but is not effective for the removal of debris indentations or wear. Therefore, in such cases, do not expect like-new perfor-mance if the bearing is only polished since that does not repair all damage.

It is recommended to consult with a bearing manufacturer representative or application engineer to help determine the cause, extent and suggested repair of the damage. It is also critical to have any bear-ing repair performed by properly trained and experienced personnel because unnecessary repairs can lead to additional damage and limited bearing life.

The growing popularity of bear-ing repair demonstrates the increased understanding of the benefits and value it offers. A quality bearing repair pro-gramme can result in significant sav-ings compared to discarding and pur-chasing new bearings. In addition, the lead time for repair is substantially less than that of a new bearing. • Brian Strunck represents Timken India.

It’s tIme torepaIr when:

• the bearing is nearing or has exceeded its suggested life expectancy.

• operating temperatures have exceeded 200 degrees fahrenheit.

• Bearings have been exposed to exces-sive vibration.

• there has been a sudden change in lubrication and temperatures.

• excessive operating audible sounds.

• there has been a loss of bearing seal integrity.

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causes, but often they do not venture into the relationship between damage and reparability. It is always recom-mended to contact a bearing service technician to assist in any damage assessment or for repair feasibility.

Options and methodsVarious industries and applications may demand different scopes of repair service, but generally, repair service tends to fall into three types. A Type 1 service generally describes the recerti-fication or clean and inspection repair process; Type 2 usually applies to the reconditioning or polishing repair pro-cess. Bearings with more extensive damage require a Type 3 level of ser-vice, referred to as the remanufactur-

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The ideal work environment is one that gives confidence to the worker and encourages performance and productivity

on the shop floor; the workplace should be safe and hazard free. So what does the term safety mean on the shop floor?

According to RC Bajaj, joint manag-ing director of, UIC Udyog, there are two sides to the equation needed to achieve industrial safety. The first, he says, is on a wider level, promoting activities with respect to environmen-tal pollution control, which is primarily driven by external approvals and cer-tifications. “The other aspect is inter-nal safety measures. The organisation

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needs to provide a safe working envi-ronment where people can work with-out fear of physical harm and or health hazards or any kind of discrimination or mental pressure. Any one or combi-nation of these factors can affect work-ing efficiency,” he says.

Sanjay Choudhary, chief technology and sustainability officer at Tata Chemi-cals, says plant safety requires a holistic approach towards people, facilities and technology. He explains: “The people aspects are focused around personal safety and involve aspects of leadership and workforce engagement reflected in policies, safety goals, rewards and consequences, training and capability

building and behavioural safety. Facil-ity safety is centred on process hazard analysis, mechanical integrity, start-up and shutdown safety and O&M manu-als, emergency planning and prepared-ness. The technology elements are about management of change, process safety information, HAZOP, intrinsic and inherent safety, and design for safety.”

Similarly, Suresh Tanwar, corporate head for safety, health and environment at Tata Motors, says it is about safe-guarding the health of employees and the property and assets of the plant. “It covers a number aspects, like safety-related training, inspections and sur-

Minimal automation coupled with high human intensity makes for a very challenging work environment on the shop floors. Niranjan Mudholkar finds out how is the issue of safety is being handled in Indian manufacturing

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veys, risk assessment, incident investi-gation, good preventive maintenance and the right emergency response man-agement,” he adds.

While the formal definition may vary from organisation to organisation, safety is key to all manufacturing facili-ties. And as Amit Srivastava, HSE man-ager at Faurecia Group, says, it basically means work hours free from any acci-dents coupled with occupational health managed effectively with systematic

provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work in the factory that are safe and without risks to health.

Arrangement in the factory for ensur-ing safety and absence of risks to the health in connection with the use, han-dling, storage and transport of articles and substances.

provision of such information, instruc-tion, training and supervision as are necessary to ensure the health and safety of all workers at work.

Maintenance of all places of work in the factory in a condition that is safe and without risks to health and the provision and maintenance of such means of access to, and egress from, such place as are safe and without such risks.

provision, maintenance or monitoring of such working environment in the factory for the workers that is safe, without risks to health and adequate as regard facilities and arrangements for their welfare at work.

By Alok Goel, CEO, Nitco

What is plant safety?

medical check-ups and the environ-ment supporting safe working.

While acknowledging the impor-tance of safety, Bajaj also points out that different industries have different working styles, practices and process. He says: “Safety measures should be designed and developed depending on the nature, type and understanding of the working personnel. It is important that senior personnel lead from the front by following safety norms, otherwise it would be difficult to inculcate the safety practices within the workmen.” Mohan Shankar, assistant VP, TÜV SÜD South Asia, a certifying, inspec-tion and testing agency, agrees. He says: “The safety needs of a plant differ from

industry to industry depending upon the nature and complexities involved.”

Deeper impactDoes plant safety have a direct impact on efficiency, productivity and prof-itability? The spokesperson of Tata International believes that it does. He says the cost of accident prevention is

far less than the total cost of an acci-

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accidents, like the Union Carbide’s Bhopal gas tragedy or any minor inci-dent where a worker received minor injuries during work hours, the cost of the accidents have been very high, and are often difficult to estimate. If plant safety norms are in place, the workers will not be afraid of being injured while working, and they will be far more effi-cient and productive. This concept is often explained with the help of ani-mated safety films that drive home the message in a simple but effective way. On the other hand, at plants where safety systems are below par, workers’ attention is divided between produc-tivity, their own safety and the safety of machinery and materials, and this ulti-mately affects efficiency and produc-tion. Apart from high accident costs, unsafe plants also reduce the motiva-tion of the workers, leading to reduced efficiency and an eventual decline in profitability. There is a common mis-conception that plant safety is a hurdle in the plant operations, and this needs to be set right with the help of case studies and proper risk analysis from the running of unsafe plant operations.

Choudhary of Tata Chemicals points out that managers tend to forget the economic considerations linked to operational efficiency and productivity, and only when faced the consequences of safety incidents do they realise the

Employees across the plant are trained on various safety measures. Safety observation drill: This is a process where representatives have been trained to observe operators while they work. These representatives engage with them on matters of safety. If the operator is found working safely, he is compli-mented; if he is found not to be wearing protective equipment or working dangerously, he is engaged in conversation to ensure that he commits to work safely and follows processes. Rigorous investigation: Followed after an inci-

dent has occurred, this is designed to prevent any recurrence and for other facilities to learn from the incident.Mock drills: These are carried out across various emergency scenarios to gauge level of preparedness on emergency management.Contractors’ safety management: This is done through regular contractor’s safety meetings and intra-contractor audits are conducted. Through risk management practices, risk level is brought down.

Tata also conduct internal and external safety audits, and reviews on safety performance.

safety measures at tata motors

business case for safety. “Sustained pro-ductivity requires a paradigm shift from a ‘fix it’ mindset to one that is more along the lines of ‘solve and prevent it’. We have observed that productivity is best at our sites which have the best safety records. Safety and performance improvement go in tandem,” he says.

Bajaj of UIC Udyog also believes in the direct relationship between safety, efficiency, productivity and profit-ability. He says: “Unless the workplace is safe, people will be reluctant to work. With growing education levels, people have become more conscious and seek safe working conditions. In unsafe workplaces, workers become

at the tata Chemicals mithapur plant, safety is centred on process hazard analysis, mechanical integrity, start up and shutdown safety and o&m manuals, amongst other things

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“Plant Safety on an on-going basis is very vital aspect for the survival and success of

any organisation.”—mohan shankar, asst Vp, tÜV sÜD south asia.

“Sustained productivity gains requires paradigm

shift from a ‘fix it’ to a ‘solve and prevent it’ mind-set.”

—sanjay Choudhary, Ctso, tata Chemicals

“Plants good in safety are also good in profitability.”

—amit srivastava, quality & hse manager,

faurecia Group

“Plant safety reduces the direct and indirect costs of accidents and, therefore,

improves profits.”—alok Goel, Ceo, nitco ltd.

apprehensive and shaky, resulting in a reduction in work efficiency. Specifi-cally, under unsafe conditions, workers will leave their stations frequently for a breather, resulting in a loss of efficiency and productivity. Most importantly, when a person works in the same place, it becomes monotonous, resulting in a loss of concentration. Most accidents take place when a person looses con-centration and attention. Any accident occurring inside the plant premises results in a loss of man-days and con-sequent production.” Bajaj also draws attention to the role played by trade unionism in this aspect. He gives the example of West Bengal, where any untoward incident could lead to major problems and huge losses of produc-tion. “It is all the more necessary that fingers are not pointed towards a lack of facilities or safety measures,” he adds.

Shankar of TÜV SÜD illustrates this: “A recent fire accident in a power gen-eration plant from a coal conveyor belt claimed lives and damaged assets worth Rs20 crore. The plant witnessed 25 days of breakdown, which affected produc-tivity, the morale of the employees, effi-ciency and profitability, and it eroded the brand image of the company. Thus, it’s imperative to adopt a proactive approach towards plant safety.

Tanwar of Tata Motors also believes

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that plant safety has an impact on the business. “For example, if there is a serious accident, it can lead to business interruption. There are direct and indi-rect costs attributed to accidents. The production line might be stopped until an investigation is concluded by statu-tory bodies or within the organisation. So efficiency, productivity and profit-ability can be affected in accidents. We believe good safety is good business.”

Accident costs are a big burden on society as, often, the only earning mem-ber of a family will be affected, follow-ing which either he loses his potential earning capability or it is diminished for the rest of his life. In both cases, the survival of the worker and his fam-ily depends on the government. Thus as the manufacturing sector develops greater focus on plant safety, a reduced number of accidents will lead to greater efficiencies, and therefore positively impact economic growth.

Key aspectsShankar defines plant safety as a metic-ulous method of practice to achieve a minimal impact to humans, machinery and the environment. He also identifies some of the key aspects of this critical issue, saying that risk assessment in an organisation needs to be reviewed on an ongoing basis in the context of

changes and modifications in a facility or the addition of new facilities. More-over, an orientation towards risk assess-ment in terms of risk score alone may not suffice, and one has to focus on the criticality and complexity involved in the various processes of the organisa-tion. The focus on classification of risks into low, medium or high would also depend on the above factor, he adds. Other aspects include a company’s cur-rent safety work practices, housekeep-ing practices, work permit systems, waste disposal practices and periodical monitoring and measurement of inci-dents. Considering the fact that safety is a people issue, equally important are issues such as the outlook of employees and management, the overall culture towards safety and employee consulta-tion and participation in arriving at safe work practices.

Overall scenarioBajaj says very few organisations take this issue seriously or provide neces-

At Tata International’s Dewas leather manu-facturing plant, safety has always been considered paramount. This plant, which is India’s largest leather exporter, with a capac-ity of 4 million sq-ft/month, is ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified. Safety is driven by everyone down the line and championed by the senior leadership. Focus is on train-ing and awareness of all safety aspects. To sustain a safety culture, teams periodically conduct drills, which help in measuring pre-paredness and improve response. The plant also observes important dates, such as National Safety Day (March 4), World Envi-ronment Day (June 5), Bhopal Tragedy Day (December 3). This helps in developing a good EHS culture. Other key reinforcements include ample visual displays, safety mes-sages, discussion of case stuies, sharing of reports on recent industrial accidents and lessons learnt. The safety team acknowl-edges that accidents do not just happen; they are often caused by either unsafe con-ditions (around 11% ) or unsafe acts (87%) with only 2% attributed to natural calami-ties. Thus, with proper control mechanisms, safety professionals can help industries avoid accidents in up to 98% of cases. This clearly shows that a proactive approach towards accident prevention is a must.

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minimum compensation. If the com-pensation package is raised and made uniform, organisations will be forced to provide all necessary safety measures.”

How relevant is the plant safety issue in the overall Indian manufacturing sector? The spokesperson at Tata International says that it is a big challenge for the entire manufacturing sector in a country like

India. He says: “Compared to developed countries, there are more cases of fatality and reportable accidents in Indian plants because of a lack of awareness at all lev-els, from occupier to workers, less focus on automation, a weak judicial proce-dural system on accidents, poor enforce-ment of legal requirements and often our complacency at sites.”

Choudhary says safety needs to be the top priority for the Indian manufacturing sector, to achieve success in global mar-kets and simply for the licence to operate. “With the majority of work being done by contract workers, who have low safety skills, and with the increasing turnover of workers due and the influx of young, risk-prone employees, safety management faces real challenges. However, we see significant engagement by the industry and the safety performance is improving. This is also important in view of globali-sation and for the Indian manufacturing sector to become apreferred supplier and compete in the world, will have to ensure safe operations,” he says.

Shankar remarks that the Indian manu-facturing sector is poised to further grow at an exponential rate: “Besides meeting local demand, companies are also catering to global markets. This competitive envi-ronment is pushing companies towards attaining a higher level of efficiency, pro-ductivity, the adoption of best practices, thereby reducing wastage and downtime. This also includes adopting a proactive approach towards plant safety.”

• Conduct detailed risk assessments covering all activities

• Monitor the health index of employees at specified frequencies.

• Ensure effectiveness of operational ability of the safety installations across the plant.

• Increase plant safety awareness levels among the personnel inside the plant

• Properly inspect PPEs and safety systems

• Involve surrounding industries and society for miti-gating risks

• Horizontally deploy safety measures during emergencies

• Check for deviations in the Standard Operating Procedures

• Investigate regularly to attain maturity levels

• Accumulate any lapses as losses

• Have a readiness index for emergencies and operational control

• Make plant safety a lifestyle among all employees across the organisation.

By Mohan Shankar, Asst VP, TÜV SÜD South Asia

taking a proactive approachsary facilities. “Environmental safety requirements are adhered to as oth-erwise the plant operation may be stopped by law enforcers. Even in this area, most organisations barely fulfil the mandatory requirements as it is a costly affair without any visible return in the profit margin. Some large organ-isations provide all necessary facilities and training to their employees. Most of the medium and small industries do not provide any facilities or make a mock-ery in the name of safety. It may appear surprising that many organisations do not even register all their employees in the ESI scheme,” he says.

So why is this happening? Bajaj says: “The situation is such because of lack of adequate consciousness. In advanced countries, organisations have to pay huge compensation in the case of a acci-dent or permanent disability. However, in India, people do not even report in case of small injuries. In the case of death or a permanent disability, the manage-ment settles the dispute with the bare


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Handling with careOf the Demag Cranes’ 26 production sites around the world, its India plant in Chakan near Pune has the unique distinction of having the widest product range.By Niranjan Mudholkar

When it comes to mate-rial handling equipment, industrial cranes play a vitally important role in

manufacturing, just as they do in other industries. Indeed, it could be said that the strength of the cranes segment directly reflects the overall economic situation due to its relationship with key sectors.

Not surprisingly, the industrial cranes market is on the rise due to growing demand from the automotive, infra-structure, power equipment, logistics, steel and general engineering indus-tries. Despite the inherent significance, this Rs2000 crore market is rather frag-mented with only a handful of organ-ised players active. However, these few companies dominate the overall market with close to an 80-per cent share. While there are no official figures available to show the actual consolidated sales numbers — there is not yet a formal trade body — it is estimated that the

annual demand for industrial cranes in 2011 was approximately 15,000 units, and that it is likely to touch 20,000 units by 2013. It is in this light that we decided to visit the manufacturing facility of one of the few organised players, Demag Cranes and Components India.

Demag India is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Demag Cranes & Com-ponents GmbH Germany, which has presence across 60 countries with 26 production sites. The Indian operation offers a complete range of products and services available under the Demag AG umbrella. Its business is broadly divided under three divisions: cranes, components and services. The Chakan plant, which is also the company headquarters, performs all vital func-tions, including design, development, manufacturing, and sales and services, including refurbishment. Besides the Demag Brand, the company also sells Gottwald cranes for port technology.


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Date when manufacturing started: July 2010 in the current locationManufacturing in india: since 2000Products manufactured: Cranes and components Manufacturing capacity: 1,000 cranes per annumcatering to which market: india, sri lanka, Bangladeshraw material used: Mild steelStaff strength: 400

HiStoryin india, Demag has had a very reputable presence since its first sale in 1913 to tisco. Represented by an agent since 1958, Demag decided to incorporate its own indian subsid-iary in 1996 to be closer to its customers and provide them with better solutions, products and service support. accordingly, a trading operation was started.

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company: Demag Cranes & Components (india) pvt. ltd.company head: suhas Baxi, CEO & MDPlant location: Chakan, tal Khed, District pune.Plant manager: Dieter Eichler, COOPlant area: 12.7 acres

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ExpaNsioNFirst steps: trading operation between 1996-2000. in 2000, a manufactur-ing plant was set up at Hinjewadi to manufacture and assemble cranes. as business and installations in india grew, a need to increase manufacturing capacity arose. the current plant was part of an expansion plan in 2010. Future plans: Future expansion plans will be shaped by market dynamics and the ability to serve pan india customers efficiently.

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ParentageDemag Cranes & Components (india) is a subsidiary of Demag Cranes aG, which is one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial cranes, crane components, harbour cranes and port automation technology. services, in particular main-tenance and refurbishment services, are another key element of the group’s busi-ness activities. in financial year 2010-11, the group, with 6,000-plus employ-ees, generated revenue of over a billion euros. it had operative earnings before interest and tax of EUR75.7 million at the end of last september. For the year-long period before this, 19.3 per cent of revenue was generated in Germany, 27.5 per cent in Europe excluding Ger-many and Russia, 15 per cent in north, Central and south america, 15.3 per cent in asia, 17.4 per cent in the BRiC countries and 5.4 per cent in other countries. since august 2011, the Us-based terex Group has held a majority share in the company.


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How the IPAD conqueredthe world of manufacturingThe iPad, darling of the consumer crowd, dares to get gritty as Pfizer and other companies try it out in industrial settings.

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First it won accolades as the next killer consumer device. Then it slipped into the backpacks and briefcases of white-collar

information workers, and in some cases it’s becoming a corporate-sanctioned alternative to the laptop.

Now the Apple iPad — and, to a lesser extent, emerging competitors in the burgeoning tablet market — are start-ing to pop up on the plant floor and in distribution centres and warehouses, promising to wring efficiencies and cost savings out of industrial operations by offering mobility and real-time data vis-ibility to workers in manufacturing.

“When Apple created the iPad, the [manufacturing] industry had a sort of wake-up call... that mobility is not only relevant for people outside the com-pany, but also for those inside the com-pany who have information needs and are not tied to their desk, but are tied to their asset,” says Pierfrancesco Manenti, a manufacturing analyst at IDC Insights.

“With a relatively small investment, companies can recreate the whole infor-mation-on-the-fly scenario that was nearly impossible before unless they made enormous investments in PCs, cable net-works and ruggedised computers.”

Specifically, workers strolling the plant floor while armed with a tablet device can, for example, readily track key performance indicators, get real-time alerts on potential equipment fail-ures, tap into corporate data and even control machines remotely.

Featuring wireless capabilities and spacious, high-resolution screens, these units are well equipped to deliver visual or even animated work instructions to an operator of a specific machine, and could even update those instructions in real time if there were changes.

Thanks to higher-end capabilities like onboard video and voice, and geo-reference information, a tablet could steer a worker to an area where there’s a problem on a production line or in a warehouse. The worker could then use the tablet to record a video of the prob-lem and send it to the corporate office for more effective troubleshooting.

“We’re a small company, and our resources are limited. Deploying iPads is something we did that didn’t cost a lot,

and we’re finding big results.”—Tim Markley, President, Markley Enterprises



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A toe in the waterAll good stuff, but to be clear: the iPad-led tablet invasion into operations is just getting started. Many experts say there are limitations to what is essen-tially still a consumer device. For example, there are questions about the durability of tablets in harsh environ-ments, not to mention concerns about security and gaps in functionality, par-ticularly when it comes to working with bar codes and scanners, a cornerstone of warehouse operations.

Still, just as the iPad is coming into office suites in the hands of people who love using it in their personal lives, that same “consumerisation of IT” trend is prompting manufacturing and IT execs to consider tablets as economical and accessible replacements for expensive ruggedised PCs or hard-to-use Win-dows-based dedicated mobile devices.

Sensing an opportunity around tablets and mobility, major vendors of manufac-turing, warehousing and logistics software are busy working with key customers to pilot experimental apps and to explore how to best leverage the technology.

SAP, for example, is in the process of looking at its product line and creating a road map for potential apps, includ-ing ones for manufacturing, says Frank Schuler, vice president for manufactur-ing solution management at SAP. Other major vendors, including RedPrairie, which offers warehouse management and logistics software, AspenTech, a pro-vider of process manufacturing optimi-sation software, and Rockwell Automa-tion, are also actively developing and testing apps that will have a home on the iPad and other mobile devices.

As in other markets where users and vendors are exploring the possibilities of mobile computing, the challenge for man-ufacturing software vendors is to develop apps that take full advantage of tablets’ unique user interfaces while still meeting customers’ business requirements.

“The newer devices open up totally new ways of people accessing information and navigating through the app in a graphical way,” says Schuler. “The navigation para-digm lends itself to a more casual user than the typical user interaction.”

Cruising the warehouseThe quest for more mobility on the plant floor is hardly new. Windows-based mobile devices have been available for years, and many of them have been designed to survive the harsher environ-ments of factories and warehouses. But the general consensus is that they are limited in functionality and saddled with screens too small to be useful.

Ruggedised PCs have been another option, but they are expensive (typically around $5,000) and don’t untether users

from the need to be at a specific loca-tion to get information feeds or to input data on the fly. Ruggedised laptops somewhat solve the mobility problem, but they’re still much heavier and more expensive than their consumer cousins.

MBX Systems, a manufacturer of hard-ware appliances and embedded sys-tems, had traditionally used Motorola Windows Mobile devices and bar code scanners in its warehouse to keep track of inventory and to pick orders, but the devices never lived up to their promise,

“With a relatively small investment, companies can recreate the whole

information-on-the-fly scenario that was nearly impossible before.”

—Pierfrancesco Manenti, analyst, IDC Insights



according to Justin Formella, CIO of the Wauconda, Illinois-based company. The screens were tiny, the devices were slow and there was no room for a keyboard. Some of the mobile units required a sty-lus for input, but those would often get lost, so operators used real pens on the screen, which destroyed them. “These devices were marketed as ruggedised and industrial, but they didn’t hold up well,” Formella says.

As for newer Windows-based mobile devices, MBX looked around but was still not impressed. “We did evaluate the newer generation of devices, but to be honest, most of the drawbacks still weren’t addressed,” Formella continues.

After considering a number of options, Formella turned to Apple iPod Touches. Then, when the iPad was introduced, he felt he finally had a viable solution.

“For years, it has felt like we’ve had our hands tied with the poor perfor-mance of various Windows Mobile-based touch devices,” he explains. “With most of our [custom-built] enterprise software running as a Web application, the iPad has become

the perfect match for us as a low-cost and high-performance mobility solution.”

Along with Bluetooth bar code scan-ners, iPads, enclosed in industrialised casing made by OtterBox, are mounted via speciality hardware from Ram Mounts onto carts that cruise the MBX ware-house. MBX Systems used specialised hardware from OtterBox and Ram Mount to encase and mount iPads, along with Bluetooth bar-code scan-ners, on carts that cruise its warehouse.

Instead of fumbling with paper instruc-tions or kludgy mobile devices, ware-house operators are served their picking tickets directly on the iPad and can enter any exceptions (for example, a pallet that was damaged or a shipment with fewer parts than expected) to feed back into a custom, Web-based ERP system.

Since they first started using the tablets last November — 10 iPads were deployed initially — workers in the MBX ware-house can pick, on average, 14 per cent more orders per month while reducing picking defects by 20 per cent. In the fac-tory, employees no longer have to carry clipboards and use pens and paper to record notes about exceptions or write descriptions of quality problems — and later re-enter the information on a PC (which they sometimes never got around to doing at all, Formella admits). “Now they can do everything they’d do on their desk on the iPad while picking — they can even check email,” he says.

Plans call for pushing instructions on how to assemble the hardware appli-ances and embedded systems MBX man-ufactures out to the iPads. Navigating the instructions will be easier on the iPad’s touchscreen; currently, operators have to sit in front of a monitor and manually scroll through assembly details.

MBX’s iPad rollout hasn’t been without its share of challenges, Formella admits. Security wasn’t an issue, because every-thing is done via the Web-based system, which is protected with standard SSL encryption and passwords; no data is stored on the iPads themselves. Still, the group had to jury-rig the tablet to accom-modate the Bluetooth bar code reader, and Formella had to take some steps to lock down the devices to prevent opera-

tors from installing personal apps — including the staff favourite, Angry Birds. Physical theft wasn’t as much of a con-cern, Formella says, because the devices are attached to the carts, making them pretty difficult to take off with.

While he’s happy with the Apple products, Formella emphasises that it’s the tablet form factor, rather than the brand, that works for MBX.

“We did evaluate other tablets, but at the time there wasn’t anything com-petitive [to the iPad]. If we were to do the project today, I think we may have chosen one of the Android-based tab-lets, mostly because they don’t seem to have the same issues and workarounds associated with making the Bluetooth scanner work,” Formella says.

iPad, meet forkliftMarkley Enterprises, a small manufac-turer of point-of-purchase displays, was so sold on the idea of using iPads in the warehouse that the company modified its browser-based warehouse manage-ment system from RedPrairie to work on the real estate of the iPad.

Like MBX, Elkhart, Indiana-based Mar-kley has progressed from Windows Mobile devices to iPod Touches to the iPad and is currently using four iPads and eight iPod Touches. The iPads are mounted on fork-lifts, eliminating the need for workers to walk back and forth to computer termi-nals to retrieve instructions on managing inventory or picking orders.

At the same time that it deployed the iPads, Markley also eliminated a batch process and reworked a system to be able to combine orders from the same location. Those changes, combined with the iPad rollout, mean workers are now able to pick multiple jobs simul-taneously, resulting in a reduction in travel time within the warehouse, says Tim Markley, president of the com-pany. And with the iPads affixed to the forklifts, there is little or no chance that they’ll be dropped or damaged, mitigat-ing concerns about durability.

“We’re a small company, and our resources are limited. This is something we did that didn’t cost a lot, and we’re finding big results,” says Markley, who

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estimates the total cost of the project — including the purchase price of the hardware, programming costs and site-license fees — to be in the tens of thou-sands of dollars.

Using the iPad and a wireless ware-house management system (WMS), Markley estimates the time employ-ees spend tracking inventory has been

shaved by about 30 per cent. The iPad has also opened up new possibil-

ities around data capture. Using the iForm data-capture app purchased from the Apple App Store, Markley’s IT group designed a quality-control process whereby work-ers collect data about the physical status of pending jobs, using video and voice to annotate observations and problems.

iPads in the Pfizer labPfizer has a number of pilot projects underway to see how the iPad and pos-sibly other tablets can facilitate col-laboration among scientists and deliver critical data closer to the plant floor, according to Eric Cordi, an associate research fellow at the New York-based pharmaceutical giant.

Working with iPhones, iPod Touches and the iPad, Pfizer is using AspenTech’s new Aspen Properties Mobile App to serve up information on the properties of particular chemicals and technical literature to chemists and scientists in certain areas of the plant; tradition-ally, this type of material had only been accessible off the plant floor in hand-books or online technical resources.

While the devices in their current form are not allowed on the plant floor because of the risk of fire and other safety reasons, they are within reach just off the floor in adjacent offices and labs.

“Process development scientists work in many different environments, and fluid access to information is an important part of the creative process,” Cordi says. Without leaving the plant floor, they can use mobile applications to quickly access useful data to influ-ence the design of the next experiment, he adds.

While the business case for mobile devices in operations like those at Pfizer has never been stronger, it’s still early to call the iPad a sure thing for manufac-turing, says Kenneth Brant, an manu-facturing industry analyst at Gartner.

For the harshest environments where there are copious amounts of dirt and water, the iPad and other new tablets remain untested, he points out.

“There still a question around the form factor in terms of these consumer devices really making it in those envi-ronments,” he says.

Such caveats notwithstanding, there is still great interest in the agility that the new generation of tablets brings to the plant floor, whether the ultimate device ends up being the iPad, a com-peting tablet, or a new, revamped, rug-gedised mobile device.

“The newer devices open up totally new ways of people accessing information and navigating... in a graphical way.”

—Frank Schuler, vice-president, SAP




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Energy supply and consumption is one of the biggest chal-lenges in India today, so how can we address it. Pumps alone account for around 12 per of total energy consumption in India, and in an effort to reduce this figure, Grundfos has developed Blueflux, a pat-ented advance motor technology, which reduces energy waste in pump application.

With pump motors accounting for most energy loss, Grundfos high-efficiency motors and vari-able frequency drives (VFD) have been specifically designed to reduce energy consumption. Working with these products can save up to 60 per cent of the energy, the manufacturer claims as they optimise cut waste.

A Grundfos Blueflux VFD regulates motor speed in response to varying system demands. This ensures the motor never does more work than necessary, which in turn reduces the downtime and increases the operational lifetime.

Grundfos Blueflux motors and VFD are designed to inte-grate perfectly with each other. The VFDs are programmed with Grundfos software and can be preset and pre-attached to the motors or purchased separately. Grundfos also offers E-solutions in which the pump, motor and VFD come fully integrated. Blueflux enables immediate and substantial savings in commercial, industrial, public and water utility applications.

What makes it better?: Every aspect of the technology driving a Grundfos Blueflux solution has been developed to answer the real needs of applications. Using state-of-the-art computer stimulations, it has been successful in minimising four types of losses that occur in an electrical motor. These include excessive loss in stator windings, losses in stator and rotor laminations due to eddy current and hysteresis, losses due to current flow in rotor bars and end-rings and losses due to friction in the bear-ings. Minimum energy loss means the reduction of the amount of heat generation. The cooler motor means longer lifetimes for bearings, insulation materials and less heat to the ambient environment. In addition to this, Grundfos Blueflux solutions require only one fan to cool the motor and drive.

The software and the interfaces in Blueflux are purpose built, installation error is eliminated and establishing the right per-

formance levels is a straight-forward task. External VFDs come with unique software for 33 Grundfos pump ranges. The integrated drives are fully pre-programmed and delivered as plug’n’pump solutions.

Blueflux drives have a range of parameters such as constant pressure, constant differential pressure, proportional pressure, constant level and constant temperature.

The lower operating temperature of Blueflux motors ensures that the bearings need less frequent re-greasing. Only high-quality bearings are used and a bearing moni-toring function automatically displays a warning when it is time for re-greasing or bearing replacement.

On average, switching to Grundfos Blueflux reduces life-cycle cost by 50 per cent. After the short payback period of aroundtwo years, the substantial financial and environ-mental benefits keep growing, claims the manufacturer.

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After completing its journey across Central and Northern India, Sandvik Coromant’s Yellow truck is now entering the South. To mark the event, a special inauguration function was organised near the AIEMA Centre, Ambattur Estate. P Kaniappan, director of Wabco India, was the chief guest for the ceremony and was joined by Klas Forsström, president AB Sandvik Coromant.

In his inaugural speech Kaniappan said: “Wabco has had a long association with Sandvik Coromant and we are very pleased to work with them. Sandvik Coromant works to improve the productivity at the shop floor as well as by designing highly customised tool for all requirements. This commitment in turn helps us achieve our own targets.”

Forsström said, “Yellow Truck has reached numerous customers across India, successfully addressed most of the challenges and delivered on-the-spot solutions. It will be our pleasure and privilege to meet customers from South India.”

To know about Yellow Truck’s southern journey visit www.sandvik.coromant.com/in

On March 1, Sandvik launched what it calls the fastest solid car-bide steel drill on the market — CoroDrill 860. This, the company claims, is a top performer for conventional drilling, chamfered holes, inclined surfaces, cross holes, stack drilling and convex/concave surfaces. With excellent chip evacuation control, it pro-vides consistently problem-free drilling at high penetration rates.

New geometry combined with a flute shape provides a cutting-edge shape for effective clearance of chips, even at increased penetration rates.Low cutting forces give fewer prob-lems with weak fixturing, thin-walled components and loads on the cutting edge. The drill comes in lengths 3-8xD as standard.

For more information: Contact Sudhir Malikat, Tel:+919764091414; Email: [email protected] or log on to www.sandvik.coromant.com/in

Hypertherm has has launched its new CopperPlus elec-trode for Hypertherm Duramax torches that, it claims, delivers double the consumable life for plasma cutting compared to standard consumables.

The electrode is a simple drop-in replacement that requires no changes to any other consumable parts or system settings. “By simply replacing the electrode, customers can save a substantial amount of money, without sacrificing the cut quality or performance of their plasma cutting systems,” said Clayton Gouldof Hypertherm’s torch and consumable team. “In addition, customers will see a reduction in downtime because they will not have to stop production to replace the consumables in their torches as often.”

The CopperPlus electrode is fully compatible with the complete line of Duramax torches. Currently, these are available for the Powermax65, 85, 1000, 1250, 1650, 600, 800, 900, MAX42, and 43 plasma cutting systems. Key benefits of the new electrode include: double the consumable life when cutting metals up to 12mm in thickness, compared to standard consumables; full compatibility with all Hypertherm Duramax torches; easy integration that requires no changes to any other consumable parts or system settings.

Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced cutting products for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes handheld and mechanised plasma and laser systems, consumables, CNC motion and height controls and CAM cutting software. The New Hampshire-based company has been involved in metal cutting for more than 40 years.

Klas Forsström and P Kaniappan inaugurating the Yellow Truck

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Junker’s Grindor allround offers custom-tailored power and precision and is especially prized for being user-friendly and cost-effective — topped with Junker’s usual excellent product quality and precision. It can be equipped with CBN or diamond-grinding wheels, mak-ing it both flexible and versatile. This multi-functional ID/OD grinding machine is ideal for manufacturing single parts and small batches — the perfect choice for contractors, small suppliers and medium-sized compa-nies. It can also be used in workshops.

Grinding with Quickpoint means high-speed OD grinding with just a point-sized wheel contact area. The machines work with a CBN or diamond grinding wheel that is only a few millimeters wide. Practically any material or combina-tion of materials can be ground, including steel, aluminum, carbide, industrial ceramics, powdered metal, plastic, glass. When it comes to carbide in particular, performance can be increased up to 600 per cent. With the help of interchange-able grinding modules, these machines are extremely flexible and can be configured to completely grind a wide variety of parts. Grinding between centres and using a small grinding wheel contact zone results in very high part quality. Quick-point is fast and simple to retool and makes investments in inflexible special machines a thing of the past.

Junker’s high-speed grinding machine, Grindor speed, is now available with a new-generation control system. With CBN or diamond abrasives, it guarantees optimal results and enormous output; from small batches all the way up to mass production. The machine is equipped with a high-resolution B-axis, making it absolutely universal and allowing for a very wide range of applications: it grinds ODs, shoulders, tapers, chamfers, radial grooves and plunge cuts with ease and speed.

Rough and finish grinding operations can be done using up to two high-speed grinding spindles with 12kW drive power and a peripheral speed of up to 140m/s. This means that maxi-mum stock removal rates are combined with excellent surface quality. In the two years since the Grindor speed was first pre-sented at GrindTec 2010, countless customers have chosen the Grindor speed for themselves. For Junker, the best part is that these customers come from completely different industries.

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Experts from all over the world came together recently for the fifth Expert Days on Service Robotics at Schunk, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems. This event is the world’s leading communication platform for applied service robotics. Under the slogan “Service Robotics – Quo vadis?” 18 speak-ers from 10 countries presented in practice-orientated lectures a comprehensive picture of the human-robot interaction.

The significance of the symposium of the committed family-owned company was proven by the speakers list: it ranged from Steve Cousins, president and CEO of the US-American robotics forge Willow Garage, to Prof. Roland Siegwart of the ETH in Zurich. Lectures from Bosch, Siemens, Philips, and the EC made it clear that service ro-botics used in the commercial and domestic sector has become a major economic factor, which is commercially used by an increasing number of companies. Visit our website for detailed information on this event at http://expertdays.schunk.com. The 6th Expert Days on Service Robotics will take place on February 27 to 28, 2013.

Contact details, Phone: +91 80 40538999, Fax: +91 80 40538998, Email: [email protected], [email protected]. Web: www.in.schunk.com

With the Grindstar, Junker presents a grinding concept that gives lathe machining more than a run for its money. Particu-larly when it comes to medium through to large batch sizes, this concept really stacks up: the grinding operation is up to three times faster. And, very importantly, the machine’s rate of availability is over 96 percent.

The Grindstar can be equipped with a bar feeder, and the contour is ground through radial infeed using special profiled grinding wheels. The cut-off operation that follows leaves no cut-off burrs and ends either with the clamping chuck releasing a finished part or with the part being passed to the next spindle for finish grinding. Cutting speeds reach up to 140 m/s. Parts ground on the Grindstar typically range between 1.5 and 20 mm in diameter. Its extremely fast cycle times result in savings, especially when the machine is used for mass manufacture: part costs are 25 percent lower as compared to lathe machining. With an Rz value of up to 2 microns, the surface quality also far surpasses the required minimum value and makes this machine particularly advan-tageous for the supplier industry.

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Sealed Air’s Diversey business has launched its new line of Taski floor care machines and cleaning technologies at an event called Innovate to Excel. According to the company, the new line of machines feature a robust and durable design with long-lasting components, and have been built to meet specific needs in sectors such as building care, retail, hospitality, industrial and healthcare sectors in local environments. The Taski machines are expected to deliver superior floorcare performance, efficiency and safety while reducing environmental impact.

Diversey’s comprehensive Taski floorcare portfolio ranges from scrubber driers and single-disc machines to dry and wet vacuums and carpet-care solutions. Combined with the company‘s expertise in utensils, chemicals, dosing and dispensing, and coupled with a nationwide aftersales service and support network, the Taski portfolio delivers to custom-ers a total integrated solution that provides superior clean-ing performance for all floorcare needs.

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