fr ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Issue# 108 Free Monthly News Bulletin – for Internal Circulation October 2014 Email: integralnewsicf@gmail.com Contact: 900 314 1464, 9539, 9659, 9731, Rly 46490, 47661

Chief Editor: K.Ravi, SSE/Shop80 Associate Editors: M.A.Jaishankar, SSE/Proj A.R.S.Ravindra, SSE/Proj Treasurer:R.Mehalan, SE/IT Shell Offices: R.Thilak, Tech Trainee S.K.Satishkumar, SSE/Proj K.Sekar, Ch.OS/Engg N.Jeganivasan, Stores Inspector N.Ganesh,SSE/MPO/S S.Ghatikachalarao,SSE/WS N.Devaraju, SSE/Plant V.Sasikala, OS/PB B.Jayalalitha, Accts Asst Shell Shops: P.Baskaran, SSE/40 A-shed: R.Nagarajan,, SSE/10 B-shed: A.V.Gopalakrishna, SSE/22 Shop 24,25,26: N.Ravikumar, SSE/26 D&L-shed: 40,J,E: R.Lakshminarayanan, SSE/40 48,RPF: R.Senthilnathan,SSE48 11,23,41,TS:R.Jegathiswaran,SSE/41 Insp: J.Ananthakumar,SSE/42 Progress: P.K.Panda,SSE/PCO CMT: G.Sivakumar, CMS-1 Electrical:D.T.Vijayaraj,SSE/45 Stores : K.Sundar, OS/RB1/SD Fur Offices:Harikumar.NV,SSE/MPO Accts: Sudharsan.MN,SSO/Accts PlgF,TS: G.V.Ramesh,SSE/TS/F Stores:V.Annamalai,OS/P7 Fur Shops: R.Sundarrajan,SSE/30 30: Bipinkumar Karn, SSE/30 32,34: P.Sathyanarayanan, SSE/PC32 33:D.R.Suresh,SSE/33 37, 82 : P.Udayasankaran, SSE/56 80,81:D.Santhakumar,SSE/80 88,CCO: K.S.Rajakumar, SSE/88 Elect,CMT,IOW: M.Devaraj, SSE/85 36,54: M.Ganesan,SSE/54 Progress:D.Baskar, SSE/PCO RRM, Colonies : A.Srivijayan, SSE54 TTC: J.Selvakumar,SSE/TTC D&D: Sabapathinathan.M,SSE/D&D Hospital: Raju Balaji, Ch.OS Web: K.Chandran, Webmaster/IT 74,Tele,Union: D.N.Ramesh,SSE/Proj Advisors: S.Muthukumar, Dy CME/SR B.Chandrasekaran,SME/D-II K.N.Mohan, PE/PR/S R.Srinivasan, APE/PR/F

The Union Minister for Railways, Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda and the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan participating in the cleanliness drive at the New Delhi Railway Station, on October 02, 2014.

Staff of ICF participated in the “Swachh Bharat” cleaning mission on 2nd Oct voluntarily in maximum strength at all areas of ICF. Shri Ashok K Agarwal, GM/ICF and officers participated at all areas and encouraged the staff.

From ICF Staff Club AG129/18,VII Main Rd AnnaNagar,Chennai-40

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Diamond Jubilee celebrations of ICF were inaugurated by Dr K.Rosaiah, his Excellency the governor of Tamilnadu, on 2nd Oct in the presence of Sri Ashok K Agarwal, GM. Employees of ICF who rendered services during the rescue and relief operations during the Moulivakkam building collapse, were honoured at the event. Unveiling the ICF Diamond Jubilee Logo and Slogan, Dr Rosaiah congratulated all the Former and Present staff of ICF for their remarkable performance in the last six decades to take the premier factory to its 60 years of 'glittering' service to the nation.

He said it was an occasion to remember the great national leaders of post independence era, who took initiatives for the establishment of ICF.

"It was a First Class Railway coach in South Africa that kindled Gandhiji's conscience and made him give a clarion call against apartheid."This has sowed the seeds in Mahatma Gandhiji to fight against racism which had later made him nurture patriotic freedom movement on his return to India.

"So, in a way, a Railway coach has influenced India's independence movement. It is considered a fitting tribute to the Father of our nation that ICF was inaugurated on his birth anniversary way back in 1955 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,", he said.

Ayudha Pooja was celebrated in all shops.

GM lighting the lamp at the Onam celebration on 5th sep.

First LHB shell was flagged off by GM on 3rd Sep.

A new Gym building with all new fitness equipment was inaugurated by GM on 2d Oct at ICF Stadium.

Cleanliness campaign rally by ICF scouts & guides was flagged off by GM on 2nd Oct.

Cleanliness campaign rally by ICF H.S.School students.

Smt Sudha Agarwal, President/ ICFWWO, participating in the teachers’ day celebration on 5th Sep.

As part of Rajbhasha Utsav, the work on official language of various offices was inspected by GM and a team of officers on 17th Sep. On 30th Sep award was presented by GM to the offices and staff who have done extraordinary work on implementation of Rajbhasha.

OLIC meeting was held on 29th Sep.

The first CNG DEMU was flagged off by GM on 9th Sep. The CNG DEMU can run on both CNG and diesel. CNG emits fewer toxic and carcinogenic pollutants and zero particulate matter. It also helps reduce carbon monoxide emissions by 90%, carbon dioxide emissions by 25%, nitrogen oxide emissions by 35% and non-methane hydrocarbon emissions by 50%. It has a CNG cascade room at the rear end. The CNG cascade contains 40 cylinders, each with a capacity to store 15kg of CNG at 255 bar pressure.

‘Engineers day’ was celebrated by Integral Engineers’ Association on 17th Sep at AIOBC office. K.Pandian, SSE/PLGF, M.M.Basha, SSE/15, M.Muthukumar, SSE/37, Ushamala, SSE/Design, S.Saravanan, SSE/29, M.Sudhakaran, SSE/24 and M.Raviraman, JE/LHB were awarded as ‘Engineers of the year-2014’ by IEA.

“World Elders Day” celebrated on 22nd sep at ICF hospital.Dr, Mythli, psychatrist talked about on “mental health” & Mr.M.Kumaravel , Sr physiotherapist gave a lecture on “Easy Exercises for Elders”.

Sri B.G.Mallya, CE-Traction, BMRCL participated in the Engineers Day celebration of East West Institute of Technology, B'lore as Chief Guest on 15th Sep. He explained about the Bangalore Metro Rail project to the enthusiastic students and faculty members.

Sri D. Sai Chandrasekar Singh, ASC/ RPF/ICF, has been promoted and posted as DSC/PGT. He had served nearly 4 years and organized many Symposium, Seminars, Workshops, Health Camps, etc. for the effective working of RPF.

He had organized many colourful Parades, made elaborate bandobust arrangements during VVIP visits, various in-house elections, monitored Trade Unions / categorical Assns activities and ensured smooth functioning of Admin in ICF. Kudos to outgoing ASC. He is going to retire on 31st Oct.

Sri R.Anaboyan, Tech-2/30, has found that there is a gap at backside of two chair angles, in the adjoining area of partition and sidewall. Rats and Bugs may enter this area and travel throughout the coach. To stop this problem, he has blocked this slot by providing additional piece of LP sheet.

MR award winners

M.E.Srinivasan

DyCME/Fur A.John Joseph

APO C.Jagannatha

Rao Tech-1/30

Person of the Month

July’14: Shell C.C.Vinoth, SSE/19

July’14: Fur Bineesh A Lathif, JE/87

August’14: Shell V.Ranganathan,Sr Tech40

August’14: Fur SSE/D&D S.Shanmugasundaram

Master S.Vishal, S/o. A.Sri Vijayan, SSE/54, has been awarded by Dr.Jitendra Singh, Minister for Science and Technology on 26th Sep, at New Delhi for his innovation titled "Complete Pollution Control". The innovation seeks to scrub and clean the polluted air discharged from the small, very small workshops using available cheap materials. The award consists of cash prize of Rs.30,000/-, trophy and a certificate. He has now further developed the conceptual innovation of control of pollution during open air painting.

Master P.N.Raovshyl, S/o Mrs. P. Shylaja Rao, OS/33, got 2 gold medals and an Individual championship trophy in Chennai District roller skating championships held in Sep’14.

He has been selected as captain to participate in the Tamilnadu championships to be held in Nov’14. ICF has won the best production shield for the year 2013-14. The Shield will be presented by Hon’ble MR during the annual railway national awards function to be held at Bangalore on 10th Oct.

PB has launched online grievance redressal system in which any employee can register their grievance online at personnel branch railnet website.

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Napoleon: The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, But because of the silence of good people!

OFFICIAL POSTINGS Name S/Shri/ Smt Previous Present

L.P.Anand RDSO CPLEShishir Dutt N.E.R CME/QAU.Rajendran WM/A2/S* SME/MRVC/SR.Davidmuthuraj SME/MRVC/S WM/LHB/SADinanath Singh Sr Rajbhasa Adhikari S.Rly.R.Sivarajan PE/PR2/S V.RV.V.Mahadevan Training AM/MRVC/SFebin Thaha AMM/SD LeaveK.Madhusudhana pillai AMM/MRVC/ AMM/LSD*WM/A2/S redesignated as WM/LHB/SA Sri N.Ilamparithi, SSE/Designs and I.Athishtanathan, SSE/23 have been selected for the post of AME.

WE DEEPLY MOURN THE SUDDEN DEMISE OF THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES

Sl Name S/Shri Designation 1 J.Thayanidhi SSE/87 2 D.Iyyappan Tech-2/Elec/85 3 K.Srinivasan SrTech/Paint/36 4 T.Senthilkumar Tech-1/Welder/22 5 N.Maheswaran Helper/30

EMPLOYEES RETIRING on 31st October ’14 1 Balan.P DyCPO. 2 Ezhilarasan .P SrTech/Weld 113 Rajendran.L SrTech/Weld 144 Rajakumar.Jc SrTech/MGL 165 Hariharan .D SrTech/Weld 206 Raghuram.D Ch OS 217 Bhakthavatchalam .M SrTech/FGL 268 Munivelu .M SrTech/FGL 269 Sigamani .P Tech-1/FMW 40

10 Nagalingam .M SrTech/FTR 4111 Shyamala.T L SrClerk D&D 12 Sulaiman.P SrTech/FTR Engg 13 Natanakunchithapatham.K OS Hindi Cell 14 Ramakrishnan.AR Chief DMS. FD 15 Govindan . SrTech/Elec 2816 Santhamma. Tech-1/Elec 2917 Govindarajan.V SrTech/Carp 3018 Koteeswaran .CN SrTech/FGL 3019 Anbalagan .P SrTech/Elec 35

We wish them A Happy & Peaceful Retired Life

STAFF OUTFLOW – LAST MONTH Name S/Shri Design Mode

1 R.Venkatramanarao SrTech/FGL V.R2 M.K.Meena Tech-3/weld Resigned3 S.Kathiresan Tech-3/Weld Transfer4 Nithyananda Parida Tech-2/Weld Transfer

Last date for submitting application: Economic officers in Ministry of Finance : 17.11.14 Editor Bharathiya rail : 17.11.14 Multitasking staff in railway Board: 31.10.14 Group-B OSD/TP/Railway Board: 18.10.14 RRB – SSE,JE.CMA,DMS,CDMS: 19.10.14 RRB- Steno, teacher, Catering Insp, SWI, Librarian, CLA, Scientific supervisor & Many posts : 10.11.14

ABOUT ICF - Part II by Sri R.Srinivasan, APE/PR/F, Ph:9003141449, rsrinivasanicf@gmail.com

PURCHASE ACTIVITIES Registration of Demand Preparation of purchase proposal Issue of Tender Opening of Tenders on the Specified Date Preparation of Tabulation statement of offers received

against Tender. Checking of Tabulation statement Technical scrutiny ( wherever Required ) Briefing Note Finalisation of Tender based on the Schedule of

powers, Evaluation criteria & policy circulars issued by ICF & Rly Board from time to time. Preparation &Release of Letter of acceptance ( if Reqd) Preparation of Draft PO Vetting of draft PO’s when value is >50,000. Release of final PO Validation of PO by Data centre Distribution of PO to all concerned Registration of PO for monitoring Monitoring of Delivery period Modification & issue of amendments based on firms

request/Based on ICF need. Purchase Documents:

Tender enquiry Counter offer letter Advance acceptance letter Purchase order Reminder for supply Delivery period Extension Risk purchase notice Cancellation (Normal / Risk purchase).

Vendor selection: Selection of Vendor is very important as the availability

of material is depending on him. While selecting, his capacity, Capability to supply,

Technical and financial standing are to be seen. Purchasing from an unwilling vendor will cost high in

terms of failed supply. Judiciously select and register the vendor. Update the list.

Vendor development: Vendor Development is a part of Purchase function. For each and every item either in-house manufacturing

or sourcing i.e Make or Buy decision to be taken. For Buy decision it requires a proper vendor to be

developed, either single source or multiple sources. When the total annual requirement is large and items to

be bought from the market, it is worth to encourage ancillaries.

It is carried out by Providing item design/ drawings. Technology for production Helping in arrangement of finance

Extending credit facilities Extending quality control / testing facility Indirectly / directly helping in getting raw materials A separate cell called Vendor Development cell headed

by an SAG officer. Vendor rating:

Poor vendor performance can result in uncertainties in delivery schedule, quality and quantity. Interrupt the production, quality performance Emergency purchase, in turn higher cost

Factors for vendor rating: Adherence to delivery schedule, quantity, quality Adherence to quality specifications Price competiveness Flexibility and cooperativeness Tech. potential and capability Long term financial strength Service attitude Packing, freight , delivery capability and cost In house testing facility and reliability of test certificate Source approving authority to develop scientific vendor

rating system Vendor rating to be available at the time of decision

making Details about vendors to be collected from RITES,

RDSO etc Details to be recorded in quality file. Rating points : as per world bank – Total 100.

Quality system – 20 : Managerial capability - 10 Financial condition- 10 : Cost structure-15 Delivery performance- 15 : Tech/process capability-15 Information system capability – 5 : General – 10

Vendor Directory Vendor Directory contains Approved vendor list. Vendor list contains items under 3 categories. Broadly items related to Brake system, Bogie, Under

frame are classified as safety items. Items related to interiors such as partition frames, Roof

water tanks, Seat and Berth etc, are classified as vital items. Items related to comfort for passengers are classified as

amenity items. Inspection of these items can be done by RITES /

consignee. Sources Approved By ICF

The vendors approved for manufacture and supply of various components have been further classified i.e.

Development / Part –II / Part – I The vendors approved for placement of development

order only are shown as “DEV”. The procuring agencies shall consider placement of

orders on these vendors as per the extant directives. Based on the firm’s request, the vendors who are in the

development category will be upgraded as part –II source as per the extant directives. Based on the firm’s request, the vendors who are in the

Part –II category will be upgraded as part –I source as per the extant directives. The vendors who are approved for placement of regular

order are shown as part- I.

CAPACITY The production capacities of the vendors have been indicated in the vendor directory. These capacities are the maximum production capacities for the bottleneck activity in the manufacturing process for each item, when the manufacturer devotes his entire manufacturing capability towards manufacturing the particular item only. These figures are dynamic and may change from time to time, as the vendors keep on making adjustments in their product –wise capacity.

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Train # From To 06714 TEN 16.10,30.10@21.15 MS next day 09.00 06713 MS 17.10, 31.10@ 21.05 TEN next day 09.45 06716 TEN 12.10,2.11@18.15 MS next day 07.15 06715 MS 13.10, 3.11 @22.45 TEN next day 12.30 06015 MS 18.10 @21.05 TEN next day 09.45 06016 TEN 19.10@18.15 MS next day 07.20 06605 MAS 27.10@10.15 CBE 18.00 same day P00606 CBE 26.10@22.00 MAS 05.45 Next day 06012 TEN 21.10 @ 18.10 MS next day 06.00 06352 NCJ 20.10 @ 17.05 MS next day 06.15 06351 MS 24.10 @ 15.00 NCJ next day 03.45 06745 MS 27.10 @ 22.45 TEN next day 12.30 06606 ED 20.10 @ 13.45 MAS same day 20.10 06608 CBE 21.10@09.20 MAS 17.35 same day P00609 MS 20.10@ 21.05 TEN next day 07.15 P00611 MS 21.10 @ 15.00 NCJ next day 03.45 P00632 NCJ 23.10 @17.05 MS 06.05 next day P00672 TEN 26.10 @ 18.15 MS 07.15 next day P00605 MAS 20.10 @ 21.50 CBE 05.10 Next day P00605 MAS 21.10 @ 21.50 CBE 05.10 next day

National Rail Museum, New Delhi, is carrying out major restoration and renovation work of the life size exhibits with the help of Railway workshops/units. Additional facilities & activities are being provided in the Museum. To facilitate smooth work progress, the Museum has been kept closed for public till 12th November 2014. The Golden Jubilee of MAS –SBC – MAS Brindavan express train was celebrated at Chennai Central railway station on 1st Oct. Shri Rakesh Misra, GM/SR, graced the occasion by his presence. Ministry of Railways has announced the availability of PREMIUM TATKAL TICKETS. These will be currently available only on select trains. In S.Rly it is available in Navajeevan Exp, Coromandal Exp, Howrah Mail, Pothigai Exp and Shalimar Exp. 50% of the berths presently earmarked for tatkal sale will be set aside and sold as Premium Tatkal Tickets. These berths can be booked only online and not across the counter. The fare will be dynamic and will increase based on demand up to a specific ceiling limit. No concession or refund will be applicable on these tickets. This quota will not have any waiting list. All tickets sold will be confirmed tickets. Railway Minister has announced Setting up of a state-of-the-art Training Centre for Railway Protection Force at Maula-Ali, Secundedrabad to be known as the ‘National Academy for Railway Security”. He also announced the provision of a Fire Arms Training Simulator for each training centre of RPF.

The SMS-based service to order meals, was launched on September 25 in a few trains on a pilot basis. The passenger will get call after the due online verification of the PNR status and berth position in the particular train seeking details of food order. Payments will be made after the delivery. To book a meal pl SMS: MEAL (SPACE) (PNR) to 139 or call to 1800 1034 139 (Toll free) or 0120 4383892-99. Andhra Pradesh government has appointed former MD of DMRC, Dr.E.Sreedharan, as Principal Advisor for the proposed mass rapid transit system projects in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati. The Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, has awarded II prize to the Ministry of Railways under Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Award Scheme. (2012-2013). On the occasion of Hindi Divas ceremony, the Hon’ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee gave Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Award to the Ministry of Railways in a glittering ceremony held at President House Auditorium on 14th September, 2014. On behalf of Ministry of Railways, Shri Arunendra Kumar, Chairman, Railway Board, received this shield from the Hon’ble President. Indian Railways has introduced Six Pilgrim Trains Tour packages: Sukhamangalam Yatra, Ex Bangalore on 24th Oct, 9N/10D. Dham Special with Dakshin Darshan through Lucknow on 27th Oct, 17N/18D. Dham Special with Dakshin Darshan through Jaipur on 15th Nov, 17N/18D. Shree Shikhar Ji Circuit Yatra on 5th Dec, 6N/7D. Jyotirling Yatra on 13th Dec, 11N/12D. Takht Parikrama on 29th Dec, 9N/10D. The railway ministry has decided to set up solar power plants of 8.8 MW at railway stations, railway office buildings and level crossing gates throughout the country under railway funding. These include 10 KWp solar panels each at 200 stations under various zonal railways. IIT Kharagpur will collaborate with the Railway Ministry to introduce engineering courses specific to Railways which will be the first such initiative in the country.

A Paper on TQM and Discipline Management, authored by Shri K.S.Sridharan, Principal/TTC, was published at International Conference on Business Management and Information Technology held on 24th Sep at Malaysia (International Journal on Management and Social Sciences) organized by World Academic-Industry Research Collaboration Organization (WAIRCO).

Winner of Diamond Jubilee Logo contest : Sri M.Vasanth, GM’s office

Winner of Diamond Jubilee slogan contest : Sri E.Ramesh SSE/Shop54

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 BACK EDUCATION

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1. When back pain occurs, what is the first aid before going to the doctor? REST & RELAX

Rest does not mean sitting and watching TV. If you feel back pain (or) strain on the back, follow the following home care steps to reduce the pain.

Lie down in a comfortable position to relax your back muscles.

Lie on your back. Keep one or two pillows under the knees and keep your knees in 45 degree bent position (or) Lie flat on the floor with your knees bent and your feet elevated by placing them on a chair/ small desk top. These positions may help to reduce the pressure on the spinal joint and relieves the pain tremendously.

COLD/HOT APPLICATION Cold pack: Cold is an excellent pain reliever which is applied in the form of ice pack/frozen gel/ice massage. A simple, plastic bag, filled with ice, can serve as an ice pack. Towel or cloth soaked in cold water / ice cubes wrapped in a towel can be applied to bring comfort.

Note: Application of ice should not be more than ten minutes at a time, because skin may freeze, thus causing blisters. Better to use a thin towel between ice pack &the skin. Duration: 5 to 10 minutes for every 2 hours.

Hot Water: If ice causes allergy to you can give hot water fomentation. Application of heat is 10-15 minutes at a time for every couple of hours.

Q2. According to Physiotherapists, Rest is the best medicine’. How long do I have to take rest when back pain occurs? Definitely strict bed rest can help to relieve back pain. But may not speed healing. One or two days of bed rest, either position mentioned above would relieve pain.

Note: Don’t stay in the bed for more than three days unless your doctor advises. Too much of rest is counter-productive as it further tightens the tissues. Prolonged bed rest causes atrophy (Weakening) of the back muscle.

Q3. When back pain erupts, what are the symptoms that prompt me to see the doctor immediately? If back pain occurs with chest pain and any other

symptoms of heart attack. Sudden loss of bowel and bladder control. Difficult in standing and walking due to weakness in

leg muscles. New numbness in the buttocks / legs/ genital and rectal

area. Pain (acute) does not improve after a few days of home

care. If you have a dramatic increase in your chronic back

pain.

Q4.Usually back pain is common in elders, but even some children are also complaining about back pain often why? What is the remedy for them? Answer in next issue

Wait For Further Steps To Move…. Sri. Shanmugham, Con/Fur had participated in the Inter-Railway RPF Shooting Competition 2014 held at Jhansi in Sep and secured Gold Medal with certificate in INSAS Rifle shooting - 200 Mts distance in kneeling position. Sri. R. Pacharwal, DIG-cum-CSC/ICF and Sri.SAI C.S. SINGH, ASC / ICF congratulated the firer.

Suggestions are invited from staff on 1. Cost saving through improved methods & processes with reduction of time. 2. Optimal utilization of material 3. Reduction of wastage All suggestions will be awarded suitably.

Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy are admissible to two eldest surviving children only. Duties of concerned SSE incase of serious / Fatal accidents involving the staff in the factory

1. Shall immediately inform the First-aid post for ambulance service and the Medical officer about the accident.

2. Information to fire brigade (if necessary) and RPF at the main gate.

3. The SSE concerned shall immediately communicate about the accident to the following officials. CWE, Dy.CME, CSO, Dy.CEE/M, Dy.CME/Plant, WM/AWM and Welfare Officer. In the absence of Dy.CME/plant and Dy.CEE/M, inform the WM/Plant and AEE/M.

4. Send / Escort the accident victim to ICF hospital for immediate attention.

5. Shall send the preliminary accident report to safety cell and to CSO, Welfare Officer, Manager of the factory (Dy.CME) & Occupier of the factory (CWE) within two hours from the time of accident.

6. The above officers should rush to the accident site and shall perform the duties described below.

NEW LHB SHED by Sri R.Srinivasan, APE/PR/F, Ph:9003141449, rsrinivasanicf@gmail.com

Important Machines in New LHB Shed. 5 AXIS CNC MACHINING CENTER

COST: Rs. 21,40,68,662 /=

MAKE: M/S. TOS.KURIM, Czech Republic.

The various Axes in CNC machines are

The axis in which the work piece/tool head that moves longitudinal direction is called the X-axis

The axis in which the work piece/tool head that moves Cross direction is called the Y-axis

The axis about which the cutter rotates is called the Z-axis

The axis that rotates the Head about or under the Z-axis is called the C-axis.

The axis that rotates/tilts the Head about the Y-axis is called the B-axis.

The axis that rotates/tilts the Head about the X-axis is called the A-axis.

In a 3-axis machining center, it has an X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. With a 5-axis machining center, besides the above, the additional rotary axes will rotate the head about two of those three primary axes.

Our 5 Axis Machine FRFQ 400- VR/A12 has following Axes

X-Axis – Tool head with the column moves longitudinal direction through 12 meters

Y-Axis – Tool head moves Cross direction on the column through 4 meters

Z-Axis – Tool head moves vertical direction through 1.250 meters

B-Axis – The head can be rotated/tilted about Y Axis through 2100 (+900 to -1200)

C-Axis – The head can be rotated/tilted about Z Axis through 3600 (+1800 to -1800)

Machine Specification of 5-AXIS CNC Machining Centre (FRFQ 400- VR/A12)

Overall table surface 4000 x 12000 mm

Longitudinal travel “X” Axis 11000mm

Cross travel “Y” Axis 4800 mm

Vertical travel “Z” Axis 1250 mm

Table load 8000Kg/m2

Max feed force in the X,Y & Z axes 30000 N

Range of cutting feeds 1- 5000mm/min

Rapid traverse in the X,Y Axes 15m/min

Rapid traverse in the “Z” Axis 12m/min

Accuracy Positional Deviation in

Longitudinal direction 50 µm

Cross direction 25 µm

Vertical direction 20 µm

Repeatability 10 µm

Spindle taper ISO 50, DIN 2079-cc

Range of spindle speed 20-4000 rpm

Auto tool changer with 70 tools.

Advantages of 5-Axis Machines

X-axis length of up to 12 m allowing a combination of solutions and division of working area for two numbers of Bogie frame setting up at a time

Wider options for milling of work pieces with complicated shapes/contours when compared with conventional horizontal boring and milling machines because of 5 axis machining

As the machine table is fixed and linear axis movement is through the Gantry column, less vibration on work and thus machined components are more accuracy and better surface finish

Angular milling/drilling in any angle can be possible with reference to horizontal or vertical or oblique plane

Machining on 5 sides ( 4 lateral side and 1 top side ) can be possible with single setting up of work component

Shorter milling time when compared with 3 Axis machine

Self-gripping system of tool clamping enables reduction in total machining time

Continuous control in 5 axes

Continuous rotary axis for locking in any position

Modular design for Higher milling productivity

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