Qualities include: the processing competence of 1.5-6.5mm wire diameter, 60mm maximal width of strip, 0.8-3.0mm thickness of strip, 150ppm of maximal forming speed, and many other advantageous features. Machine size is optimal at 3500x1800x2.3mm with a total weight 6.8 tons.
About 40% of YSM machines are for automotive and motorcycle sectors, and another 40% is for miniature circuit breaker sector; the rest is for other sectors.
The machine can produce all kinds of computer shrapnels and electronic/ lighting components, and fastener parts in the automotive sector. Moreover, the electric control is upgraded to PLC touch screen, so production information is shown on the screen, making all the information crystal clear to users. The forming slides are with double cams, so that when forming tool returns, it will be driven by backward cam. The integration of backward cams and slide sensors prevents forming tools from stucking, protecting the equipment and prolonging the lifetime of the equipment. The machine is installed with INTERCOM automatic NC tapping made in Italy, providing tapping solution for users.
Oscarmax focused on three major technologies that they introduced this year during the recent IMTS exhibition in Chicago.
The first product series is CNCW, a micro drill EDM featuring auto guide changer. The process is able to reach complete automation only with one single button and the machining would complete the process of running through tool changer to guide changer.The company started developing medium to large EDMs as opposed to its previous equipment that focuses on tables. Oscarmax enhanced its design of advanced moving columns to compensate larger machining purposes.
The second introduction is using CNCW microdrill EDM integrate CAM software, it could accurately locate the micro drilling hole from the 3D graphs. This particular software is programmed by SIEMENS CAM, which automatically transfers the EDM process parameters and machining details including the hole’s depth and width according to past machining data. This substantially eliminates the time spent for engineers in reading graphs and calculating parameters. It would open up the spaces for users to place their focus on designing higher end molds. This new version of microdrill EDM are mostly facilitated in the ICT industry, their customer include Hong Hai
The third innovation is the multi electrode ATC system that can accommodate 80 tools, with the robotic arms and guideways, the EDM is able to communicate with all three parties, with automated feeding systems. This setup achieves the goal of highly automation in the new concept of factories.
The greatest upgrade that Oscarmax completed in the previous seasons is their strength in engraving E.D.M. The manufacturing cell is designed with two EDMs with the new tool changer that can place 80 tools, and together with robotic arms and linear guideways, the entire cell can continuously work for five days. This manufacturing cell has also been customized for an aerospace manufacturer in Taiwan. The degree of automation is expected to save over 40% of labour resource.
Oscarmax keeps its innovation pace steady, and the technologies have gained them greater audiences across the globe. They experienced growth in the U.S. in the mid-higher tier equipment, while the supply of mid-tier products are popular among India and Vietnam. Next year, Egypt will become a focal location as well, they have obtained reliable partnerships with local agents and thus ready to ship both equipment and front-line engineers there for training.
Amidst strong raw materials market recovery and increase in manufacturing performance, Taiwan’s only metal materials and precision machinery exhibition - International Metal Technology Taiwan (iMT Taiwan) convenes again on December 5-7 at the Taichung International Exhibition Hall. Organised by Kaigo Co. Ltd, the show will spotlight ‘Made in Taiwan’ technology and products, iMT Taiwan emphasises the country’s capabilities as a metal manufacturing market that contributes significantly to global market advancements and export demands.
The exhibition features the stellar league of companies that operate at global production standards and with outstanding competences that elevated ‘Made in Taiwan.’ It provides a complete procurement and technology exchange platform for Taiwanese manufacturers to benefit from the industrial clustering advantage of ‘Taiwan Precision Machinery’ and to meet customers demand collectively as a one-stop metal processing market. Specialising in ‘Metal Materials, Secondary Processing Technology and Materials Application’, the show brings together exhibiting companies made up of Taiwan’s leading metal technology and products manufacturers and other metal processing businesses. The companies will feature a wide range of products comprising newly researched technologies and top-rate machinery of Industry 4.0 quality to support metal businesses in improving their production capabilities. There will be 13 categories of products - material science and engineering, heat treatment, metallurgy, foundry, forging, moulding, coating, welding and cutting, metal forming technology, tube machinery and equipment, wire machinery and equipment, and turnkey equipment. One of the leading companies at iMT Taiwan that is capable of serving the entire metal processing need is Daxie Automation Co. Ltd (DSA) that provides a number of industrial automation system integration services, including: precision casting, sand casting automation, CNC machining automation system integration, and robot deburring and energy monitoring systems and various peripheral systems development and other services. Their sustainable management, customisation and automation focus are the foundation of the company’s Industry 4.0 target to support the industry’s and their customers’ success. With DSA’s spirit of innovation, technology and science, the company has developed a number of MIT automation equipment and provides the most professional integration technology in both hardware and software. Their hardware capabilities include mechanical, pneumatic, electronic control loop planning and design, manufacturing and other professional capabilities, and has a Class A indoor wiring license, in the planning of electronic control loop configuration are in line with electrical regulations. In terms of software, it has the professional integration ability of ABB, Kuka, EPSON and other robots, and is equipped with PLC, Vision, Real Time and PC graphic control system to help customers achieve smart production, reduce costs and reduce waste. Other exhibiting companies such as Taiwan Linji Metal will exhibit precision cold-added metal bars and profiled lines; Taiwan Yingda to feature mechanical equipment, processing furnaces, heating/cooling systems, molten iron furnaces, galvanising production, crystal induction welding, and more. Mexico Magnesium Technology will showcase their electroplating, surface treatment and metal surface treatment; Tianxing Material Pipe Industry will bring forward surface treatment machinery and equipment and surface treatment, cleaning and drying while Lianhua Gas Industry will present welding of processing materials.
Other exhibits include applied protection, refrigerant gas, natural gas auxiliary equipment, materials and hardware safety products; mechanical equipment, processing furnaces, forging peripheral equipment by High-Heat Furnace. Industrial gases and Special gas will be brought in by Sanfu Gas while New Welding Enterprise exhibits steel, iron, machinery and equipment, as well as laser, electric, flame cutting and cutting technology. Xin Lian Enterprise’s display will include precious metals, sand casting, lost foam casting, precision casting, sand blasting with cleaning. iMT Taiwan closely links the global metal industry market and pave opportunities for manufacturers to expand overseas. Supported with Kaigo’s strength in representing German’s Düsseldorf trade shows in Taiwan -GMTN; casting GIFA, metallurgical METEC, heat treatment THERM PROCESS, casting NEWCAST, Wire & Tube International Cable & Tube Exhibition, IMT Taiwan brings the industry network closer. Buyers attending the exhibition can experience one-on-one service, with accommodation arrangement as well as pick-up and drop-off service. In addition, buyers can also visit various factories to establish a closer cooperation relationship with prospective local metal businesses. Organiser: Kaigo Co. Ltd Tel: +886-2 2595 4212 Fax: +886-2 2595 5726 E-mail: imt@kaigo.com.tw Website: www.imttaiwan.com
Is it possible to innovate without
boundaries? October cover story welcomes the age of ubiquitous innovation. Siemens
President and CEO Tony Hemmelgarn explained the transformative business value of the digital enterprise that can
only be realised by dissolving the boundaries between people, processes and
applications.The company is integrating software applications into new solutions that reflect and
support customers’ pursuit of more ubiquitous innovation.
The
recently concluded International Metalworking Philippines 2018 received an
overwhelming responses from the international exhibitors. More than 85% of
exhibitors are foreign companies, and 24% of these exhibitors are exhibiting in
the Philippines for the very first time.
Also in
this issue, automation systems for tube processing have repeatedly been a
subject in many discussions. At present it is fair to expect that the
mechanical engineering sector will have to consolidate after a period of strong
demand. The trend towards adopting automation techniques will continue and more
strongly so.
Metal
Cutting section explores machining concepts for today’s future mobility. In
view of the expected dynamic development of e-mobility, the automotive-related
machine tool industry is confronted by challenges in terms of machine concepts
and production processes, which need to be solved using innovative approaches.
This
month’s show preview section highlights two tradeshows: TMTS in Taichung,
Taiwan and METALEX in Bangkok, Thailand. Exhibitors of these two shows are
ready to present their latest technologies and products to optimise
manufacturing processes, and to meet the changing demands and conditions of
factories.
Elsewhere in this issue talks of
manufacturers no longer taking a rear-view mirror approach to machining. It’s
time for user-friendly solutions that provide insight
on hundreds of parameters for truly efficient machining.
Finally, let’s end on a quote from Mark Weiser, Chief Scientist at Xerox, Father of Ubiquitous Computing: “The
most profound technologies are those that disappear. They weave themselves into
the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it.”
Toyota Motor Vietnam Co., Ltd (TMV), one of the first automobile joint
ventures in Vietnam, is continuously making efforts in expanding localisation
by seeking investments from domestic auto parts companies, including Global
Toyota. Thus, TMV has achieved the highest localisation rate compared to other
automobile makers in Vietnam.
INTERNATIONAL METALWORKING NEWS FOR ASIA interviewed Mr. Pham Anh Tuan,
General Manager of Business Planning, Government Affairs, Technical Affairs and
Legal Division Sales and Service Group, Toyota Motor Vietnam Co. Ltd.
Mr. Pham Anh Tuan
IMNA: Tell us something about
Toyota Motor Vietnam
Tuan: Toyota Motor Vietnam is a leading
automaker in Vietnam established in 1995 as a joint venture company between three
parties: Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) 70%, VEAM (Vietnam Engine Agriculture
Machinery Corporation) and Kuo (Singapore). TMV assembly factory is located in
Vinh Phuc province, 40km from Hanoi with a production capacity of 50,000
units/year. It employs nearly 2,000 workers and 49 dealers nationwide. In
addition, TMV achieved No. 1 customer satisfaction for both sales and service
(SSI and CSI) in 2017 according to JD Power survey.
IMNA: Recently, TMV sales volume increased by 3% according to reports.
What is the reason behind the success you achieved?
Tuan:TMV sales in April was 4,234 units, an increase of 3%
compared with the same period last year. Thanks to the increase of (completely knocked down) CKD
vehicles, especially Vios with sales of 2,076 units in April, 89% higher than last
year. Meanwhile, Innova reached sales of 1,300 units in April, up by 44% from 2017.
This achievement lead towards TMV’s goal of promoting local production, in line
with customers’ preference and Government policy.
IMNA: What do you think is the
difference among the auto market of Thailand, China and India?
Tuan: Tremendous potential
is seen in Vietnam for automobile industry with 96 million people and a US$2.385
million GDP/capita in 2017. The total automobile in operation is about 2.8
million, in which only about 3% people own a car. Motorisation is expected to materialise
in Vietnam around 2025, expecting many people to shift from motorcycles to cars. However the current car
market size is still very small, with total sales of 350,000 new cars a year. Moreover,
the automobile market is forecast to increase quickly after 2025, reaching one
million sales by 2030.
IMNA: In the process of key auto parts making in TMV plant,
such as engine and driving system components manufacturing, do you apply any
advanced metal cutting technology?
Tuan: In TMV factory, we
have four main production processes: stamping, welding, painting and assembly. At
the moment, TMV does not apply any advanced metal cutting technology yet.
IMNA: Do you think Toyota will
apply new technologies, such as laser welding, laser brazing and soldering,
hydroforming and hot stamping in the future?
Tuan: Certainly in the future,
together with market expansion, production and localisation enhancement, TMV
and our suppliers will need more advanced metal technology, such as laser
welding, laser brazing and soldering, hot stamping, 4D printing.
IMNA: Lean manufacturing is the core
of the development in industry competition. What is your successful experience
on that area; are you also applying Industry 4.0 concept in your production
plant?
Tuan: In TMV, lean
manufacturing is based on just-in-time concept, where ordering is a pull system,
not push system. We place an order to production based on customer’s need. For
example, product, amount and timing. In this way, TMV can minimise stock,
reduce investment and increase efficiency. With minimum stock or zero stock, we
can quickly change our production and adopt to any sudden changes in the market,
such as customer demand, buyer preference, Government policy, and competitor’s
activities. Industry 4.0 or automation is also another key point in Toyota
production system. However, application of automation at TMV factory is still
limited to automatic delivery vehicles (AGV) of CKD parts from warehouse to
production stations or from a production station to another.
IMNA: With regards to Human
Resources, what has been Toyota’s strategy over the past twelve months with
regards to recruitment, training and retention of skilled Vietnamese workforce?
Tuan:TMV conducts young
talent recruitment in collaboration with various universities and Toyota
Technician Education Program (TTEP) schools. For employees, we perform on-the-job
training activities, like basic production skills training, Toyota Production
System (TPS), and Toyota way done by our internal instructors.
IMNA: What changes have you seen in
the market throughout the years? Any advice to companies considering market
entry into Vietnam?
Tuan:Vietnam is a very promising
market for the automobile industry. The Government is keen on automobile
development and it’s supporting industries. However at present, the industry is
facing difficulties due to market size, production volume, including 0% import
tariffs from ASEAN, which poses a major challenge for domestic
manufacturers. On the other hand, Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association
(VAMA) urges the Government for a stable policy to achieve steady market
expansion in the coming years, and to attract investments, as well as reduce
cost. Nonetheless, now is the perfect time for anyone to invest in the automobile
industry as it approaches motorisation in 2025.
International Media during TMTS 2018 pre-show conference
Taiwan is an extremely important region for machine
tools and components manufacturing and continues to enjoy solid growth despite
competition in neighboring countries around Asia.
The
motto of this year's Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) is
"Manufacture Linking • Activate the Future". The smartification of
machine tools links the industry to global smart manufacturing trends, enhances
the competitiveness of end customers, and taps the capabilities of Taiwan's
smart manufacturing in an effort to provide buyers with complete solutions.
In
early May 2018, Taiwan Machine Tool and Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA)
held its TMTS 2018 pre-show press conference. International Metalworking Newsfor Asia along with other journalists from around the world explored key ideas
and experiences on what to expect on the upcoming exhibition, which will run
from November 7-11 at the Taichung International Exhibition Centre, and Greater
Taichung International Expo Centre.
Mr.
Jui-Hsing Yen, Chairman of TMBA said during the press conference,
"Taiwan's machine tool manufacturers use their solid information and
communication technology (ICT), coupled with mobile devices such as smart
phones/tablets, to provide smart functions such as remote management and
monitoring to end users. Also, various industrial sectors (such as: aviation,
automobiles, textiles, printed circuit boards and plumbing hardware industries
) can store, process, and analyse sensor data collected from factory machines
or equipment through the cloud system (National IIoT PaaS - NIP), and further
provide service designs that will act for smart solutions in the market.
He
added, "At the same time, Taiwan's machine tool suppliers have made use of
smart technologies to enhance environmental protection and energy-saving
functions so that their products can meet the standards and requirements of
environmental protection in the international manufacturing industry.
Therefore, Taiwan machine tool industry has not only spared no efforts to
solidify the precision and reliability of the machines, but also dedicated to
implementing smart functions to enhance their clients' competitiveness as
global manufacturing system is moving toward intelligence."
Machine tool output value
Mr. Carl Huang, President of
TMBA, explained, “The machine tool industry has the largest output value in
Taiwan’s machinery sector, consisting of a complete value chain system, which
includes: R&D, component processing and manufacturing, and even assembly,
testing, sales, and after-sales service. Occupying a global market share of 5
to 6%, Taiwan is the seventh largest machine tool producer in the world.”
“Taiwan's machine tool sales are
export-oriented with a share of 79%, making it the fifth largest exporter of
machine tools in the world. In addition to meeting the production needs of the
domestic market, Taiwan's machine tool makers also supply to the world's major
machine tool manufacturing customers (such as those from China, United States,
Japan and India), of which Taiwan has become the third largest exporter of ball
screw in the world. Marketing globally and providing service to international
clients are the characteristics of Taiwan machine tool and accessory industry,”
he added.
Huang further explained that
compared with other competitors, Taiwan's machine tool products have the
competitive edge of price–performance ratio. Their application scopes include
the manufacturing of automobiles,
motorcycles, aerospace, rail transportation, 3C products,
moulds and various mechanical accessories. Hence, they have significant
influence in the international market.
Ms. Elisa Li, Vice President of
TMBA, said, “An estimated 750 companies will participate in this year’s show,
which will utilise 4,300 booths, occupying a total area of91,000 square meters. Both the number of exhibitors
and number of booths will break the record. The scale of the exhibition is
larger than that of the previous show. It is estimated that 85,000 buyers from
domestic and overseas markets will visit this year, making it the largest
machine tool show in Taiwan this year.”
Taiwan-based Chin Fong Machine General Manager Simon
Tseng along with his team, Vice Presidents Helen Fang and Frank Tsai, Executive
Office Manager Steven Wang, and Overseas Sales Dept. Director Jason Lee sat
down with INTERNATIONAL METALWORKING NEWS FOR ASIA sharing their views on
innovation, and strategies in emerging markets.
Keeping globalisation as its pace
Operating for 70 years, Chin Fong succeeds in
establishing a variety of mechanical power presses. It has a number of
specialised presses that are suitable for different industries and markets, as
the capacity of the company’s products have reached the stage of
sophistication. This solid foundation provided the company with all the
requirements to expand their global presence.
In the year 1994, Chin Fong has set up a production centre
in China, envisioning the importance of world factory. Following the shifts and
changes of geography in the international trade, Chin Fong established branches
and sales/service centres in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and the
Philippines. And in 2017, the company set up its branch in Mexico in order to
supply the Latin American customers locally.
“2018 will be the year that Chin Fong consolidates our
global strategy. We are ready to use the successful experience from China, and
elsewhere to bring it forward to the emerging markets” remarked Simon Tseng,
general manager.
According to the market researches, it indicates that
the demands in automobiles have saturated in the U.S., China and the EU. This
message implies not a standstill in the overall demands in car markets. But
that the new economies will jump to become the uppermost crucial regions in the
future of cars manufacturing, said Chin Fong.
The company emphasised that being deeply involved in
the ASEAN market since the late 1980s, they are looking forward to boost the
presence in the region particularly that top auto suppliers of Japan, and China
have located their factories there”, “We are also eying Middle East markets
such as Iran, these are the regions that contain much potential for the new era
automobile”, Simon Tseng added.
Steven Wang (Executive office manager), Helen Fang (Vice President), Simon Tseng (General Manager), Frank Tsai (Vice President), Jason Lee (oversea sales Dept. Director)
Symbolic technology to fuel new energy automotive
In the field of press manufacturers, integrating
traditional technology to transforming manufacturing sector is the core issue
manufacturers must confront especially at the time that the automobile industry
is struck by disruptive technologies. Green vehicles that adopt light-weight
techniques in manufacturing are attracting the spotlight, so as the trend of
autonomous cars and shared economy that extends to the vehicle sector. In
responding to these technological disruption, Chin Fong has succeeded in
offering forming presses that are energy-efficient and economical in material
consumption, while eliminating the need of post-processing.
“Chin Fong’s Knuckle-joint cold forging press is a
compact version of press that blends in processes required for sheet metal
forming. Diminishing the time and stages needed from the original processing
thanks to its highly precise stamping capacity” the team explained.
On the other hand, the company’s large-sized servo
presses and hot forging presses are designed to meet definite requirements in
processing high tension steels and component materials that are applied in
renewable energy, light-weight vehicles.
“Contributing to the embedded sensors, smart monitor
system, timely graphical stamping condition and statistics records, we were
able to maximise the automation competency of the servo presses” the team stated.
Via IoT, and high connectivity of the presses, the defect rate will be reduced
as feedbacks of production information could be analysed and thus optimised to
reach high accuracy. Chin Fong’s intelligent servo presses have also been
installed at a smart factory demonstration plant in China.
Chin Fong’s role in the broader aspect of smart manufacturing sector
When asking about the expectation on Chin Fong amidst
their 70th anniversary, the general manager and his team expressed a unified
goal to make Industry 4.0 as the backbone for future developments. The
editorial team further asked if the burgeoning shared economic model, (shared
vehicle trend) challenges car ownership, and would this affect the overall
sales of carmakers. Namely, what is Chin Fong’s role under the arrival of a
shared economic model as well as driverless cars?
“We fully welcome the coming of a new style of
transportation – whether it is autonomous car or electric cars,” said Simon
Tseng. “In the future, the concept of transportation will change in all
aspects, the question of vehicles as a commodity, or the ownership of it will
not be the core issue, but rather it will be about the new service that people
do on the wheels,” he commented.
Cars itself will become a platform of a new economic
model. Therefore, for Chin Fong, sharpening their competency in software, and
the capability to match production for carmakers of tomorrow becomes the urgent
tasks while they embrace it with great confidence.
“Related to this new economic model, our president
constantly stresses the goal of becoming a service-oriented press manufacturer”
remarked the team. Very different from the image of a traditional mechanical
press manufacturer, the aspiration of the company is dynamic and bold.
“As our presses and software systems keep upgrading
and mature, we hope to head toward to a total-solution provider,” they stated.
Yet it is not without challenges. As the company
stresses on highly customised presses, it has a relatively longer delivery than
standardised press manufacturers.
“We recognise this as an issue to be dealt with, while
we insist on the strategy of making customised presses for individual
customers. In the next years we will thus explore more possibilities to shorten
our delivery while maintaining this strength of designing original presses,” the
team claimed.
In the future roadmap of the company, readers will be
able to anticipate innovative presses that process new types of sheet metals. They
will also see stronger presence of Chin Fong in the emerging markets regarding
services, and finally witness it to move towards becoming a 100-year-old
company.
