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Development of 5-Axis Multi-tasking Machine: A Stepping Stone in the

Path of Re-forming Indian Manufacturing Scenario

Scope/ Objective:

1. Design and development of a multi-tasking 5-axis machining Development of Next
centre which can be utilized in a variety of complex part
machining and in a variety of industry verticals. Generation Machine Tools
2. To develop a number of key technologies related to this highly The development of a next-generation
sophisticated multi-tasking machine, as below. sophisticated 5-Axes Multi-Tasking Machine

 Spindle Motor indigenously in India in itself is a stepping
 Spindle Air Cooling System stone in the path of re-forming Indian
 Hurth Coupling & Brake for Rotary Axis manufacturing scenario in terms of making
 Geometrical and Thermal error compensation next generation machine tools. The machine,
 Software development (HMI – Machine Monitoring) MTX 300, as developed in collaboration with
 Energy Efficiency our industry partner Jyoti CNC, is at par with
its international counterparts, in terms of its
 Structural Design Optimization capability of producing air craft landing gears,
 Tool Clamping System
turbine impeller blades, gun barrels, complex
Project Overview: shaped components, etc. demanding close
tolerance machining for industries like

5-axis multi-tasking machine is a niche machine tool that aerospace, automotive, mechanical, power,
requires intricate design and a detailed analysis for its rigidity, oil & gas etc.
stability and proper functionality and reliability. Design, This multi-tasking machine is a niche
development and characterization for each of its functional machine tool and so far, is being imported at
components are carried out stepwise starting from basic a huge cost of around Rs.8 to 10 crores. With
calculations leading to a CAD model, static & dynamic analysis of a domestic demand of about 20 machines per
the developed model, geometric and thermal error mapping and year, the MTX 300 machine will not only save
their control leading to final design and manufacturing of the huge foreign exchange but also benefit many
components & subsequent assembly, and thereafter, sectors like aerospace, defense, power
performance testing. generation, oil and gas as well as healthcare
Structural design of bed, upper-slide, main spindle, counter sectors by reducing their cost of production,
spindle, tailstock and lower slides have been optimised for as the cost of MTX 300 is going to be at around
energy efficiency, better dynamics and optimum performance of 30% lower than that of its imported variants.
the machine. FEM analysis and other optimization techniques
have been used to finalise the structural design.

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