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Monday, December 28, 2020
Friday, December 11, 2020
International Metalworking News for Asia December 2020 issue
Industrial manufacturing industry has changed significantly over the years and it continues to do so at a rapid pace. Developers of metalworking solutions are looking towards the future by ensuring greater collaboration between man and machine. In turn, this will enable manufacturers to be more responsive, more productive, and ultimately to enjoy greater profitability.
Despite the pandemic, Asia’s manufacturing industry was a key benefactor of the effect of business and consumer demand for everything digital and virtual, and while the pandemic has been a big issue for 2020, the long term strategic outlook is promising for many.
The experience over this year has shown it is certainly different, but I take that as a positive learning point. Things will never go back a 100% to what it was before the pandemic. We have learned how to achieve the same results or be more productive. It’s a change which we will learn from.
Every edition of International Metalworking News for Asia features in-depth interviews with a range of CEOs and high-level executives from the industry’s most innovative and influential companies. We aim to share the new products and technologies of machine tools and solution builders to help you with your own manufacturing processes. But most especially we strive to tell you stories of successful businesses in a way that highlights the achievements of their companies and draw insights from the challenges they’ve faced during their years.
2020
has been particularly challenging season. It has forced us to look at
everything differently. Some industries have been turned upside down and might
be forever changed. Industrial manufacturing industry will continue to
grow, even though the pandemic may have altered the paths to that expansion.
Looking ahead, expect to see more sophisticated virtual reality, and artificial
intelligence in every machine tools design.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Conversation with Helen Blomqvist new President at Sandvik Coromant
Article By: Kathryn Gerardino-Elagio, International Metalworking News for Asia
Sandvik Coromant has announced Helen Blomqvist as its new President, succeeding Nadine Crauwels. As president, Helen will be responsible for enhancing Sandvik Coromant's leading position in manufacturing tools and machining solutions and sharing the knowledge that drives the manufacturing industry forward. Helen will report to the newly appointed President of Sandvik Machining Solutions, Nadine Crauwels, and will be a member of the Sandvik Machining Solutions Management Team. She starts her new position on 1 December 2020.
To get some insights, International Metalworking News for Asia(IMNA) asked Helen Blomqvist about her focus, objectives, opportunities for growth in Asia, and developments in manufacturing.
IMNA: As the new President of Sandvik Coromant, what areas do you see as requiring more focus, and what are you bringing to the company that will ensure you meet these objectives?
Sandvik Coromant has successfully served customers all over the world with premium tools and solutions for over 77 years. As our customers are facing a more digital environment and production moves towards autonomous factories, integrating big data and software applications to optimize machining is essential. One of our priorities is keeping our customers ahead of the competition and ready for what lies ahead. This means continuous researching, testing and implementing of cutting-edge technology and solutions. We will expand our offering by digitizing machining knowledge into machining solutions with sensor embedded tools, machining utilization optimisation and process monitoring. While focusing on digital solutions, we will also continue to invest in developing high quality tooling and production methods for maximizing productivity.
I have over 17 years’ experience working at Sandvik Coromant mainly within Product Management & R&D and sales. With my strong background within our company and a deep customer focus. I aim to lead Sandvik Coromant to continue helping our customers, from the world’s industrial giants to family-owned machine shops, achieving new levels of progress and productivity.
IMNA: In your new position, how can you help the company evolve and be in a stronger position in today's fluid economy? Where do you see the greatest opportunities for growth in Asia?
I have a strong passion and commitment to Sandvik Coromant and I am very honoured to get the opportunity to lead this great company. Having worked in different parts of our company, I believe in the importance of cross-functional working. With over 7,600 employees all over the world, it is only when we are combining our skills and leveraging on our combined knowledge that we can provide the ultimate customer experience.
Our presence in Asia is very important to us. We have sales, production, R&D and distribution centres in Asia and value the good customer collaborations we have. I see potential in growing our presence in all of Asia and we are constantly investing and developing our presence to better serve our Asian customers and partners.
IMNA: What developments in manufacturing do you expect in the machining solutions industry?
To stay competitive, manufacturers need to rely more on digitized processes and less manual interaction. To meet the new requirements, we need to continue to drive the development and digitalization of the manufacturing industry. For example, we have a unique venture with Microsoft, combining Sandvik Coromant's expertise in machining with Microsoft’s technical solutions. The collaboration will seek to link up parts of the production chain to create solutions for the next generation of manufacturing.
I would also like to highlight the area of sustainability. It is an area that is very important to Sandvik Coromant and to many of our customers. We can see that sustainability is driving the development of new materials and the importance it has when attracting new talents to join our company. A younger generation have higher demands on the manufacturing industry and as a company, we must show our efforts within this area and lead the path of sustainable development. We have set clear targets for 2030, such as being more than 90 per cent circular and halving our carbon dioxide (CO2) impact.
IMNA: What threats, if any, do you see in 2021 and beyond?
It is important to monitor how COVID-19 is affecting us now and in the future. Even if we have seen gradual recovery in several markets, there is still uncertainty about what the long-term effects will be until we have put the pandemic firmly behind us.
Read the E-zine: http://edms.industrysourcing.com/ezine/20/12/imna.html?pagenum=28#/
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Economical CNC lathe from Jarng Yeong
The newly developed HC-30N economical CNC lathe from Jarng Yeong can adopt different feeding methods depending on workpieces.
1.
The
box way configuration is suitable for medium/heavy cutting. The base of the
fuselage is cast and formed. It is relatively strong and strong.
2.
With
X/Z axis large travel design, wide of span, more robust and stable processing,
easy to tool arrangement.
3. Can be used with the bar feeder for automatic processing without interruption, and can also be customized for single-piece automatic feeding.
Jarng Yeong Enterprise Co., Ltd.
No. 1-9, Ching Chien Rd., Ching Chien Village, Sa lu District, Taichung
City, Taiwan
Tel: +886-4-2615-2157
Fax: +886-4-2615-2161
E-mail: greenway@cnc-lathe.com
LIND ID: @greenway_cnc
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Thailand sets its sights on local OEMs
By Kathryn Gerardino-Elagio
Thailand is more than a favorite tourist destination. It has developed from an assembler of auto components into a top automotive manufacturing and export hub for over 50 years. Currently, Thailand is offering great opportunities for investments and incentives to local companies that make it worth taking a closer look.
In a panel interview during Ringier Trade Media’s recent ASEAN Smart Factory Summit 2020-Auto Parts Manufacturing Industry, Ms. Sonklin Ploymee, Executive Director, Industrial Linkage Development Division, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), explained what the government is doing to support Thai OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).
Ms. Sonklin Ploymee
Sonklin said that Thailand's automotive industry produces various vehicles, as well as supporting industries making the country the top ten global vehicle production with majority of export.
“On a regional level, Thailand is a potential hub of Asia, the largest car manufacturer and possesses the strongest automotive cluster in South East Asia,” she added.
Challenges faced by automotive OEMs in Thailand
The last few years have been good to the automotive industry. But following the current technology disruption, the global order for energy and environment, the world economic turmoil, the trade war between US and China, the Covid-19 pandemic, the competition from new automotive entrants in the region, such as Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as the halt of car imports from Thailand by some countries, the Thai automotive industry is witnessing an enormous decrease in sales.
According to Sonklin, Thailand could lose its automotive core competency unless policymakers adapt to industry upgrades to sustain its competitiveness and meet global demand.
One of Thailand BOI’s strategy is the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs). However, it is still in the initial stage and has a long way to go. “The EV trend is a game-changer, and with this Thai part makers will have to continue their sustainability in a year to come. Thus, Thailand's automotive industry may weaken because of the widespread trends in the EV industry,” she stressed.
Government measures to support Thai automotive OEMs
The automotive industry is shrinking all over the world during this pandemic. Sonklin justified, “Nobody goes out, and people stopped moving from one place to another. Also, there is the shutdown of production; and when there is production shutdown, the supply chain is also experiencing problems. All of these problems caused by COVID-19 are being experienced by countries globally, not just Thailand. Hence, the government is implementing three different measures to help OEMs in Thailand.”
She stated, “The first measure is financial support. The government particularly supports local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). They are supported thru low interest rates, extensions of payment and so on. With this financial benefit, the government is helping many Thai OEMs lessen their debt burdens and to move forward.”
Sonklin detailed the second as the market. “Now that COVID-19 has already been managed and controlled in Thailand, she said that production facilities are starting to operate. “So when production is back, you have to increase the demand. How do we help OEMs access the market? Right now, we have forego the overseas market and focus on the local market since we believe that this is more important. The government is doing various activities to link local markers with suppliers. We help them build a network and discuss about sourcing,” Sonklin shared.
Sonklin further shared the third measure as sourcing. “Besides the market, we also think of how to help OEMs to be ready for sourcing in the future. When COVID-19 impacted the production, we recognise that the supply chain is also experiencing problems. There was a halt and shutdown in the supply chain, and many makers believe that they should rely on the local supply chain. To be ready, Thai OEMs should be prepared for the new sourcing method. The government is helping OEMs improve their productivity by giving more incentives when purchasing new machinery and other assistance,” she revealed.
EV supply chain
There are about thirty companies applying for investment promotion in the EV industry in Thailand, however most of them are foreign players. Sonklin explained the extent Thai companies joining the EV supply chain.
“A lot of people are asking us why BOI is only helping foreign companies to invest in Thailand. What about local companies? BOI along with other government agencies are promoting the EV industry,” she disclosed.
Although many companies are applying to get the promotion and set up their production plants in the country, the Thai government is also assisting local companies.
“A number of local companies are doing research & design (R&D) with the government to produce EV buses. So I think this should be one of the potential opportunities for Thai companies to join the EV industry. Also, there is an EV association in Thailand, and many Thai enterprises are taking part of it,” Sonklin divulged.
She also mentioned that another field to consider is charging station. “There is a big Thai company who is playing an important role in this field,” Sonklin said.
Future cooperation in ASEAN to support automotive OEMs
in the region
As the world grapples with the extent of the damage being caused by the ravaging pandemic storm, Thailand aims to have an exchange of auto parts between ASEAN countries.
“So let’s say Indonesia has the potential to produce electronic parts and Thailand car body parts, while Philippines is identified for its plastic parts, we can trade parts but with lower import duty. This can help lower production cost,” she reasoned.
Sonklin made clear that the exchange can create a center for sourcing auto parts in ASEAN countries, and become a global destination for sourcing too.
“With this we can also build our supporting database for ASEAN. Here in Thailand BOI, we used to cooperate to build the database of supporting in the automotive industry in ASEAN, and now it’s time to update that supporting industry database. So I think this is all that we should do to make ASEAN become a global sourcing destination for automotive parts,” she rationalised.
“ASEAN
is one of the important regions in the world. Cooperation is the best and we
can do it,” Sonklin beamed.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Finding the minimum interference: Holding Your Future!
Finding the minimum interference of tool holder is very
important. Everyone wants to know how to choose the right one especially for
mold and die machining! That is why we produced these tool holder!
Ann Way’s ADS High Speed Collet Chuck System is designed without nut, taper extension to reduce cutting vibration and provide better application in high-speed working!
The inside design features a drawbar tightening to the collet for smooth pulling. It is easy to use and change accessories.
The ADS Collet – 4 degree of taper design , long contact with cutting tools to be reached high gripping for and accuracy to improve working surface finish.
The product is useful with mold and die machining to make wall machining and groove milling.
Website: https://www.annwaytools.com/
Showroom Link: http://www.industrysourcing.com/supplier/ann-way-machine-tools-co-ltd
Monday, September 21, 2020
Hurco webinar session: Transforming your CNC Machine Shop
The Hurco Webinar Session, titled Transforming your CNC Machine Shop, will run on October 7, 2020 at 10:30am Singapore time. It will focus on how to combat competitive obsolescence and stay relevant in this new norm, as well as mitigate risk with the present on-going workforce disruptions. This webinar is open for CNC machine shop owners, factory managers, and senior machinists.
The event will provide an overview on:
1) Power of 5-axis machining
Explore the benefits of incorporating 5-axis machining in your machine shop as a first step towards transformation. Stay competitive by upgrading your machining capabilities with improved accuracy and productivity.
Presenter: Lee Wai Yip, General Manager, Hurco (S.E. Asia) Pte Ltd.
2) Job Shop Automation….Made Simple
Relook at the relevance of automation as job shops restart their business with COVID19 control measures. Explore how you can kick-start your automation journey and upskill your existing workforce.
Presenter: Paul J. Gray, Ph.D Vice President R&D and Product Development, Hurco Companies, Inc.
Lee Wai Yip, FCCA is the General Manager of Hurco (S.E. Asia) Pte. Ltd. based in Singapore. He is responsible for the overall sales and channel development of Hurco Machine Tools and Control technology in South East Asia, Korea, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Lee, a Chartered Accountant, started his career with Hurco in 2007 as its Asia Pacific Financial Controller leading the establishment of Hurco China and Hurco India entities. He assumed the role of General Manager in 2011 and have since focused on developing Hurco Sales Channel in SEA, Taiwan and Australia. As an experienced Senior Manager with strong commercial knowledge and business acumen, he advocates modernizing machine shops and upskilling machinists through adoption of 5-axis machining and other advanced technologies.
Paul Gray, Ph.D. is the Vice President for Research and Development and Product Development for Hurco Companies, Inc., in Indianapolis, USA. Currently, his focus is on automation, product integration and interfaces, and the development of strategic international partnerships for the advancement of Hurco products. With 24 years of experience in CNC manufacturing and related technologies including 5-axis machining, mechanistic modelling, simulation and CAD/CAM, 5-axis machine kinematics control, user and programming interfaces, he holds eight patents. He graduated from University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
Registration details and information on the entire programme can be found HERE:
Hurco Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HURC) is an industrial technology company that designs and produces interactive computer controls, software and computerized machine tools for the worldwide metal cutting and metal forming industry. The end market for the Company's products consists primarily of independent job shops and short-run manufacturing operations within large corporations in industries such as aerospace, defence, medical equipment, energy, transportation and computer equipment. The Company is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and China, and sells its products through direct and indirect sales forces throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The company has sales, application engineering support and service subsidiaries in Canada, China, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States of America.
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