Achieving precision, Delivering Trust with HURCO Machines
Ever since the FDI in aerospace industry has increased, a surge in demand for aerospace parts has been witnessed in India. Sensing the growing demand for aerospace technologies in the country, Ananda Kumar, an industry veteran and expert in aerospace manufacturing started an aerospace and turbine application manufacturing company in 2013 to serve and meet industry requirements.
Kumar believes in investing in right technology, thus Engmech’s facility boasts of technologies like high precision CNC machines from Hurco Inc, sophisticated CAM software’s from companies like Delcam & Mastercam and some inspection equipment’s from Mitutoyo along with other standard manufacturing products.
“I worked in the aerospace industry before starting this company, that’s how I know the manufacturing process. Aerospace components are very complex that’s why it’s very important to use best-in-class products,” says Mr Kumar, Managing Partner, Engmech Technologies.
It was during the time when Kumar was setting up Engmech, he needed high-end CNC machines that could meet his specific demands.
“We serve one of the most complex industry and we cannot compromise when it comes to technology, that’s why we checked CNCs from various companies. We wanted user friendly CNC machines with advanced machining features and that’s when we came across HURCO. After thorough examination, we found HURCO CNC machine to be the best fit for our requirement.”
Engmech has two HURCO machines, VM10 VMC with X660mm x Y406mm x Z508mm and VM20 VMC X1060mm x Y508mm x Z508mm. Both the machines have spindle speed of 10,000 rpm and features robust and user-friendly control system.
Talking about the features of HURCO machines Kumar says, “The machines are very user friendly with touch screen options. Programme editing is also very easy in the control system and one can work on multiple programs at a time. It has good conversation programme methods. One of the best features that make the machines the perfect fit for us is that it has capability of using Conversational Programming method, it’s very easy to generate tool path for 2D parts, reducing idle time & increasing the productivity.”
Engmech, an ISO 9001:2001 certified company wanted CNC machines with user friendly control system and a robust product to machine hard-to-machine materials.
Talking about the collaboration with Engmech, Kaushik Bhattacharjee, MD, HURCO India Pvt Ltd said, “Engmech needed some specific types of machine for complex components. We met Kumar, understood his requirement and delivered the product that suited his requirements. We are happy that our products have been used for manufacturing such complex product without any hassles.”
After Sales Service
HURCO has training and after sales service programmes that are very much appreciated by its customers. After installation of the machine, an expert from the technical team of HURCO is assigned to the customer, who trains the customer.
HURCO recently started a new Technology centre in Coimbatore that will help them serve its customers in the region in a better way. Kaushik Bhattacharjee, MD, HURCO India Pvt Ltd said, “With this new technology centre we will be able to serve our customers even better. Customers can come and try our machines and see how Hurco’s Controller Technology can help increase the machine utilization & profitability of the business”
“We got very good training from HURCO. They gave us the training in their Coimbatore Technical Centre where they taught us all about the machining concepts. HURCO’s after-sales-service is also good, though we have not had any problems with the machine but whenever we were stuck HURCO executives were quick to resolve even our smallest query,” says Kumar.
Today with the right talent and technologies in place, Engmech Technologies is one of the forerunners in the machining of Inconel, stainless steels, alloy steel, titanium and various grades of aluminium used in aerospace industry, Autotechnic and defence sectors, with consistent quality and finish.
Kumar says, “We cater to companies like HAL and Bharat Electricals and it was only possible because of our talented manpower and the technology we put to use.”
“I am happy that HURCO is growing in India. HURCO has some excellent technologies and I would always recommend HURCO to others,” signs off Kumar.
