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AMTDC 2018 - 2019

Technology Development Projects

1. Development of 5-Axis CNC Multi-Tasking Machine

AMTDC (IIT-Madras) team: R. Srikanth, N. Ramesh Babu

Industry Partner: Jyoti CNC Automation, Rajkot

Project Highlights

The development of a next-generation sophisticated 5-Axis Multi-Tasking Machine
indigenously in India in itself is a stepping stone in the path of re-forming Indian manufacturing
scenario in terms of making next generation machine tools. The machine, MTX 300, at par with
its international counterparts, is capable of producing air craft landing gears, turbine impeller
blades, gun barrels, complex shaped components used in oil and gas industry. Uniqueness of
this machine lies in its capability of performing multiple machining operations such as turning,
milling, grooving, gear cutting/ hobbing, boring, drilling, reaming, fly cutting, grinding and

threading etc., in a single set up maintaining a high precision finish. The machine also ensures a
reduction in set up time and thereby enhances productivity. Technology of critical components
viz. long boring bar system, machining dynamics control and spindle air cooling are
subsequently developed indigenously. This multi-tasking machine is a niche machine tool and
so far, is being imported at a huge cost of around Rs.8 to 10 crores. With a domestic demand of
about 20 machines per year, the MTX 300 machine will not only save huge foreign exchange
but also benefit many sectors like aerospace, defence, power generation, oil and gas as well as
healthcare sectors by reducing their cost of production, as the cost of MTX 300 is going to be at
around 30% lower than that of its imported variants.

Current Status

The MTX 300 machine developed was exhibited at IMTEX 2017 and EMO Hannover
2017, Germany and has bagged the FIE Foundation Trust award at IMTEX 2017. The machine is
undergoing detailed testing to international standards. The fully functional machine was
exhibited in just concluded IMTEX 2019 in Bangalore. The project is completed in terms of
manufacturing the whole machine comprising of its innumerable key components. Final
testing and characterization of the machine is in progress.

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