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DM Engineering Pte Ltd
Introduction
DM Engineering Pte Ltd (DM Engineering) was established
in 2007 and specialises in installing industrial machinery and
equipment. The company is renowned for its mechanical
engineering expertise and delivers precision solutions
tailored to client needs. The company champions eco-
friendly practices, implementing initiatives to curb office
waste and promote energy conservation. Figure 1 shows
the DM engineering production area, and Figure 2 shows
samples of its machine part products.
Environment Review
Figure 1: DM Engineering production area
The environment review identified two significant
environmental concerns for DM Engineering: electrical
consumption and coolant usage.
Thirteen computer numerical control (CNC) machines
operate on the shop floor at DM Engineering. They are
pivotal in manufacturing and contribute to environmental
impact via coolant usage (Figure 3). Coolant is integral to
CNC machining for cooling and lubrication.
Figure 2: Company products
Figure 3: The CNC machine Coolant regulates the temperature of both the cutting tool
in operation shows the and the work item, mitigating the risk of overheating during
coolant flow into the machining operations. Additionally, it acts as a lubricant,
cutter and workpiece.
facilitating smoother cutting and reducing friction on
the surfaces of the workpiece. However, the circulation of
coolant demands energy, which adds to the overall electrical
consumption of the facility.
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