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A SMALL PIECE WASALL THAT WAS NEEDED
POWER GENERATES
NEW BUSINESS JAPANESEAERO MASTERS
BIG INVESTMENT991251 DOUBLE OUTPUT
A BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE FROM SANDVIK COROMANT
1
MAKING LIFEA BIT GREENER
A brilliantsolution
THE LIFE OF THE MODERN COWBOY
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov head of thecutting laboratory atSeversky Tube Works
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WE LIVE IN A TIME of rapid change and
specialization and in order to progress a
company must embrace both with persever-
ance New challenges confront us daily ndash inmachining new materials in nding custom-
ized solutions and in achieving optimal
performance Progress comes in meeting these
challenges and as the new president for
Sandvik Coromant I am determined to
facilitate this
The aerospace industry is already operating
under extreme demands with challenging
materials and an ever-higher degree of
specialization Japanese company Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries faced this situation when it
chose the difcult-to-manufacture material
Waspaloy for its combustion cases for aircraft
turbofan engines Sandvik Coromant worked
with the company to nd the optimal process
Some six years after the rst tests the
production line was implemented Read the
full story on page 6
WE SEE THE SAME development elsewhere ndash in
the automotive industry in power generationin the oil and gas industry even in medicine
Germanyrsquos Mayer Feintechnik knows
rsthand the tough quality demands of the
global medical industry Even though the com-
pany was experiencing considerable price
pressure from its customers it needed to make
heavy machine investments and turned to
Sandvik Coromant representatives for help
Read more about this successful cooperation
on page 31 No industry will escape the challenges of
change and specialization No one can
overcome these challenges on his own At
Sandvik Coromant we take seriously the
responsibility of perseverance ndash to work
closely and continually with our customers to
nd optimal ways to use our tools in every
solution we suggest and to make sure that
solution is implemented to the utmost benet
of the customer
I wish you pleasant reading
TOM ERIXONPRESIDENT SANDVIK COROMANT
Change specializationand perseverance
EDITORIAL
PS 1 The global nuclear power
industry is predicted to double incapacity by 2030 Check out what this
could mean for you on page 14
PS 2 Sandvik Coromant is one of the
exhibitors at the Swedish pavilion at the
huge Expo 2010 Shanghai which opens
in May Meet us there
ldquoProgress comesin meeting these
challengesrdquo
METALWORKING WORLDis a business and technology magazifrom AB Sandvik Coromant811 81 Sandviken SwedenPhone +46 (26) 26 60 00Metalworking World is published thrtimes a year in American and BritishEnglish Czech Chinese Danish DutFinnish French German HungarianItalian Japanese Korean PolishPortuguese Russian Spanish Swedand Thai The magazine is free tocustomers of Sandvik Coromantworldwide Published by SpoonPublishing in Stockholm SwedenISSN 1652-5825
Editor-in-chief and responsible unSwedish publishing law PernillaEriksson Account executive ChrisHoffmann Editorial manager JohaAnderssonArt director Erik WestinTechnical editor Christer RichtSub editor Valerie MindelCoordinator Beate TjernstroumlmLanguage coordination SergioTenconi Layout language editions Jessica Bladh Prepress MarkusDahlstedt Cover photo Jeremy Nic
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TOM ERIXON PRESIDENT SANDVIK COROMANT
2 METALWORKING WORLD
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Metalworking News4
Japanese engineeringthat helps us fly high6
Future homeson the water11
Nuclear power is backbigger than ever14
Tiny piece greatachievement20
Modern cowboys andgreener ethanol26
How to double youroutput ndash fast31
Metalworking
Outlook36
What challenges hidein an airplaneframe38
30 3518METALWORKING WORLD
CONTENTMETALWORKING WORLD 1 201
CoroMperfetitanimillin
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries makescombustion casesfor aircraftturbofan engines
12
TECHNOLOGY
32
The frame of anairplane contains anumber ofchallenges
Thread whirling is animportant milling
operation when
manufacturing bone
screws Now manufac-
turers can make the
bone screws in a
single-pass milling
operation
Titanium is a key structuralmaterial in aircraft frames
But since titanium doesnrsquot
allow secure machining by
frontal attack other
techniques have to be
used for optimal efficiency
Machining composites isvery different from
machining other
materials Now there are
a number of new cutting
tools as well as optimized
processes available in
this area
New disc milling cuttersand hobs modern
indexable carbide
inserts and the best
technical support are all
crucial for success in
todayrsquos wind power
industry
Faster ndash yetso precise
Great butcomplex
Windysolutions
From difficultto efficient
6
38
11
26
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4 METALWORKING WORLD
Tom Erixon new president ofSandvik Coromant doesnrsquotthink the global financial crisisis over yet ldquoYou have to beprepared to changerdquo he says
TOM ERIXON NEW PRESIDENT OF SANDVIK COROMANT
IN SEPTEMBER IN THE middle of the economic crisis
Tom Erixon became president of Sandvik Coromant Arealist Erixon believes the metalcutting industry will
have to struggle for a while yet
ldquoThis crisis came faster than anything we had seen
beforerdquo he says ldquoAnd we still havenrsquot seen anything of
the structural transformations that normally follow a
deep recession I think during the next year or so we will
see more companies going bankrupt as well as mergers
and other changesrdquo
Still he says he prefers to see the situation for
Sandvik Coromant as a challenge
ldquoWithin all organizations there is always room for
improvementsrdquo Erixon says ldquoThis is a reminder that to
develop a company needs to be open to changerdquo
Erixon was born in Helsingborg in southern Sweden but he has lived and worked in Spain the United States
Britain and Denmark
ldquoI moved up to Sandviken when I joined the Sandvik
Group in 2001rdquo he says ldquoLiving here suits me and my
family well Itrsquos close to the outdoor activities we all
enjoy but it is also close to Stockholm and through
Arlanda Airport to the world at largerdquo
Looking beyond the current crisis Erixon sees a
world of rapid changes and specialization
ldquoFor a company to survive it needs to adapt to new
demands and we can already see the signs of those
demands todayrdquo he says
Erixon points to two factors he sees as crucial in the
metalcutting industryldquoFirst a strong presence in Asia is neededrdquo he says
ldquoThey have the best growth when it comes to production
as well as sales
ldquoSecond most manufacturers need to be prepared to
work in exotic new materials that are difcult to
machinerdquo he says ldquoThis is already a reality within the
aerospace industry where the importance of various
composites is growing steadily But we can see the same
pattern within other sectors
ldquoTraditional materials will of course continue to be
NEWS
the mainstay for the worldrsquos manufacturers for a long
time to come But when the change comes ndash and it wi
come ndash you need to be preparedrdquo
Erixon hopes he can help Sandvik Coromant focus
more on customized work
ldquoAs time goes by we can see manufacturers being
more and more specialized within their own sectorsrdquo
says ldquoThis calls for Sandvik Coromant to work in an
even more customized manner than we do todayrdquo
ldquoThe aero industry leads the wayrdquo
TOM ERIXON
AGE 49 years
LIVES Sandviken
Sweden
FAMILY Wife and three
children
Background Master of
law degree from Lund
University Sweden and a
MBA degree from IESEBarcelona Spain Worked
at executive positions
within the Boston
Consulting Group before
joining the Sandvik Group
in 2001
Leisure activities
Enjoys cross-country
skiing golf and opera and
is a passionate wine
collector
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METALWORKING WORLD
Welcome machining 20
TRADE SHOWS 2010bullDieampMod China May 11ndash15 Shanghai
bullMMTS May 17ndash19 Montreal Canada
bullFarnborogh Airshow 2010 J 19ndash25
Farnborough UK
bullIMTS 2010 Sept 13ndash18 Chicago Illinois
US
bullAMB Sept 28ndashOct 2 Stuttgart Germany
bullTATEF Oct 12ndash17 Istanbul Turkey
bull JIMTOF2010 Oct 28ndashNov 2 Tokyo Japan
NEW TECHNOLOGY As the
level of accuracy in simulation
increases virtual machines are
becoming an important part of the
manufacturing process German
machine tool manufacturer DMG a
pioneer in this field has now
equipped the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center in Sandviken
Sweden with one of its virtual
machines
The DMG virtual machine
integrates geometry kinematics and
dynamics of the real machine and the
functionalities of CNC and PLC in a single
continuous virtual process chain With a
virtual machine all activities and processes
can be safely planned and verified Avoiding
collisions and recording all functions that are
on the screen allows the highest measure of
safety in planning and implem
tation as well as new opportu
ties for training
ldquoWhether NC programs are
made available from a CAM
program or created directly on
the CNC controls you can see
advance how your processes w
function later on the shop floo
says Mats Allard manager vir
machining at Sandvik Coroma
Simulations of manufacturi
processes arenrsquot new to the industry ldquoWe
have been working with simulation softwa
for a long time and have 8300 solids of ou
tools available on our websiterdquo Allard says
ldquoBut we have to ensure that we are able to
provide manufacturers with solids and oth
kinds of product data in new environments
such as virtual machinesrdquo
A boost forcomposite researchRampD Composite use is forecast to increase significantly
during the coming years To better accommodate this
trend Sandvik Tooling including Sandvik Coromantpersonnel has set up the Research and Technology
Center for Composites in Britain The goal is to develop
knowledge and tooling solutions for machining this class
of materials
Composites represent a considerable challenge in
terms of tool life productivity and part quality control
ldquoWe aim to help understand and provide solutions to
these challenges through
knowledge development and
tooling developmentsrdquo says
Francis Richt project manager
composites and advanced
materials
The center provides material
machinability knowledge based onthe material manufacturing
process and machining operation
It is a focus for continued
development in the areas of
substrate coating and geometry effects as these evolve
with the development of composite materials
ldquoWe will also support manufacturers by conducting
machinability trials to meet specific quality and
productivity targetsrdquo Richt says
Read more about composite manufacturing on
page 12
DID YOU KNOW THAT hellip
hellipit is 40 years sinceSandvik Coromantreleased the firstcoated cemented
carbides
Mats Allard
Francis Richt
The SandvikCoromantbooth at IMTS2008
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6 METALWORKING WORLD
Located about an hourrsquos drive from
Nagoya a city in the heartland of industrial
Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industriesrsquo Nagoya
Guidance and Propulsion Systems Works
(NGPSW) represents the traditional values of
corporate Japan Company spirit is fostered bya lunchtime relay race with crowds of workers
cheering on their teams A family-like
atmosphere is promoted with a huge cafeteria
where everyone dines together ndash the highest-
paid employee next to the oor workers ndash and
everyone brings his or her own tray to the
kitchen
Yukio Kamimura the senior engineer of the
production department wears the same blue
overalls as the rest of the factory crew but on
his right arm is a band acknowledging that he
is a ldquodistinguished employeerdquo In November
2009 he visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to
be granted a Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honorfrom the Emperor of Japan The award is the
countryrsquos highest recognition of professional
contribution to the betterment of the nation
For Kamimura it was not one specic
achievement but rather his 45 years of
contribution to developing the aerospace
industry in Japan that garnered him the prize
ldquoWhen I rst began machining HRSA
materials 30 years ago nobody really knew
what to dordquo he recalls ldquoWe had to gure
HEATEDCOOPERATIONNAGOYA JAPAN Combustion cases for aircraft turbofan enginesare extremely complex to manufacture But Japanrsquos Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries has managed to improve the manufacturing processrepeatedly Its way to success fruitful partnerships
Yukio Kamimura seniorengineer of theproduction department
TEXT CAROL AKIYAMA PHOTO KEN STRAITON
everything out by ourselvesrdquo Among
Kamimurarsquos contributions was the
early technical development of
machining C1 aircraft pistonswhich were long and asymmetrical
within 0002 inch of concentricity
This type of advanced machining
skills eventually led to the efcient
production of turbine discs and
combustion cases
WHAT MADE KAMIMURArsquoS award
even more impressive was that it
was the second year in a row that an
engineer from NGPSW received the accola
ldquoI think itrsquos a clear indication from the
government that the aerospace industry is o
that they are giving attention to and that ou
company has been instrumental in the
development of this sector in Japan which a relatively short history [in the feld]rdquo say
vice president Fumiaki Tominaga
NGPSW DEVELOPS manufactures and repair
various parts of gas turbine aircraft engines
joint programs with industry giants such as
Pratt amp Whitney Rolls-Royce and General
Electric In particular the facility specialize
in the production of heat-resistant engine
parts All the combustion chambers of
large-size commercial Pratt amp Whitney
engines are manufactured here
NGPSW is also responsible for
development and manufacture othe heat-resistant parts of the
Geared Turbofan PW 1200G a
new type of engine for the
upcoming Mitsubishi Regional J
(MRJ)
In 2005 NGPSW embarked o
an important risk-sharing partne
ship with Rolls-Royce to create
combustion cases for the Trent
1000 series of turbo engines for
Ceramic millingcutters offeredan impressiveimprovement
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Hiroyuki Yoshidamanager of theproduction departmentlooks through thecombustion case
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Sueyoshi an engineer from the production
department who worked directly on this
project
Yoshie Narita represents Sandvik Coromant
distributor Sanwa Seiki which oversaw the
implementation of the solution from the
beginning He made almost daily trips to
NGPSW and to the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center to monitor the process
ldquoGood results do not come right awayrdquo
says Yoshida recalling that it took almost six
years from the time that tests were rstconducted in 2001 to implementation on the
production line in 2007 ldquoBut everyone
associated with Sandvik Coromant responded
quickly to our questions and provided all the
support we neededrdquo Narita adds ldquoIt was a
long project but when we reached our goal it
truly felt like a team victoryrdquo
THE SUCCESS IN machining the Trent 1000
combustion cases was pivotal in the relation-
ship between NGPSW and Sandvik Coromant
but it was not the beginning The companies
had had a relationship for more than 20 years
ldquoWhen we nd a technical solution togetherwith a client it forms a strong relationship
between the companiesrdquo says Noriyuki
Matsumoto Nagoya branch manager at
Sandvik Coromant Japan ldquoWe had the
opportunity to take members of NGPSW to
Sweden and show them our research on
ceramic cutting as well as our full range of
productsrdquo
NGPSW is now working on the Trent
XWB the new series of turbofan engines
A combustin Waspalomachined
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries employees with
the combustion case
Rsh hor Ever now and then the companrsquosemployees run a noontime relay race at the plantgrounds in Nagoya
Yasuhiro Sueyoshi engineer in the productiondepartment worked directly on the combustioncase project
from Rolls-Royce and Sandvik Coromant isagain providing essential solutions Sueyoshi
says ldquoDuring our turning process there was
too much vibration I consulted Sandvik Coro-
mant and they pointed out that vibrations
came from having a weak tool holder We are
now conducting tests using the CoroTurn SL
70 with Coromant Capto in order to resolve
the problem
ldquoFor the rough milling of Trent 1000 we
mostly used the high-feed CoroMill 210 cutter
because we can quickly do facemilling and
also make holesrdquo he continues ldquoBut we have
already pushed it to its maximum level For
the upcoming Trent XWB we need toimprove the conditions more Sandvik
Coromant tools are known to be stable but we
use them under difcult conditions Therefore
we need support
ldquoWHEN I AM FACED with a machining problem
I canrsquot solve things by myselfrdquo Sueyoshi says
ldquoI can think up new methods but I have no
guarantee they will actually work Sandvik
Coromant provides realistic guidelines and
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THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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METALWORKING WORLD
Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
TEXT PAUL REDSTONE
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
18 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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34 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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36 METALWORKING WORLD
OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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WE LIVE IN A TIME of rapid change and
specialization and in order to progress a
company must embrace both with persever-
ance New challenges confront us daily ndash inmachining new materials in nding custom-
ized solutions and in achieving optimal
performance Progress comes in meeting these
challenges and as the new president for
Sandvik Coromant I am determined to
facilitate this
The aerospace industry is already operating
under extreme demands with challenging
materials and an ever-higher degree of
specialization Japanese company Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries faced this situation when it
chose the difcult-to-manufacture material
Waspaloy for its combustion cases for aircraft
turbofan engines Sandvik Coromant worked
with the company to nd the optimal process
Some six years after the rst tests the
production line was implemented Read the
full story on page 6
WE SEE THE SAME development elsewhere ndash in
the automotive industry in power generationin the oil and gas industry even in medicine
Germanyrsquos Mayer Feintechnik knows
rsthand the tough quality demands of the
global medical industry Even though the com-
pany was experiencing considerable price
pressure from its customers it needed to make
heavy machine investments and turned to
Sandvik Coromant representatives for help
Read more about this successful cooperation
on page 31 No industry will escape the challenges of
change and specialization No one can
overcome these challenges on his own At
Sandvik Coromant we take seriously the
responsibility of perseverance ndash to work
closely and continually with our customers to
nd optimal ways to use our tools in every
solution we suggest and to make sure that
solution is implemented to the utmost benet
of the customer
I wish you pleasant reading
TOM ERIXONPRESIDENT SANDVIK COROMANT
Change specializationand perseverance
EDITORIAL
PS 1 The global nuclear power
industry is predicted to double incapacity by 2030 Check out what this
could mean for you on page 14
PS 2 Sandvik Coromant is one of the
exhibitors at the Swedish pavilion at the
huge Expo 2010 Shanghai which opens
in May Meet us there
ldquoProgress comesin meeting these
challengesrdquo
METALWORKING WORLDis a business and technology magazifrom AB Sandvik Coromant811 81 Sandviken SwedenPhone +46 (26) 26 60 00Metalworking World is published thrtimes a year in American and BritishEnglish Czech Chinese Danish DutFinnish French German HungarianItalian Japanese Korean PolishPortuguese Russian Spanish Swedand Thai The magazine is free tocustomers of Sandvik Coromantworldwide Published by SpoonPublishing in Stockholm SwedenISSN 1652-5825
Editor-in-chief and responsible unSwedish publishing law PernillaEriksson Account executive ChrisHoffmann Editorial manager JohaAnderssonArt director Erik WestinTechnical editor Christer RichtSub editor Valerie MindelCoordinator Beate TjernstroumlmLanguage coordination SergioTenconi Layout language editions Jessica Bladh Prepress MarkusDahlstedt Cover photo Jeremy Nic
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TOM ERIXON PRESIDENT SANDVIK COROMANT
2 METALWORKING WORLD
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Metalworking News4
Japanese engineeringthat helps us fly high6
Future homeson the water11
Nuclear power is backbigger than ever14
Tiny piece greatachievement20
Modern cowboys andgreener ethanol26
How to double youroutput ndash fast31
Metalworking
Outlook36
What challenges hidein an airplaneframe38
30 3518METALWORKING WORLD
CONTENTMETALWORKING WORLD 1 201
CoroMperfetitanimillin
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries makescombustion casesfor aircraftturbofan engines
12
TECHNOLOGY
32
The frame of anairplane contains anumber ofchallenges
Thread whirling is animportant milling
operation when
manufacturing bone
screws Now manufac-
turers can make the
bone screws in a
single-pass milling
operation
Titanium is a key structuralmaterial in aircraft frames
But since titanium doesnrsquot
allow secure machining by
frontal attack other
techniques have to be
used for optimal efficiency
Machining composites isvery different from
machining other
materials Now there are
a number of new cutting
tools as well as optimized
processes available in
this area
New disc milling cuttersand hobs modern
indexable carbide
inserts and the best
technical support are all
crucial for success in
todayrsquos wind power
industry
Faster ndash yetso precise
Great butcomplex
Windysolutions
From difficultto efficient
6
38
11
26
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4 METALWORKING WORLD
Tom Erixon new president ofSandvik Coromant doesnrsquotthink the global financial crisisis over yet ldquoYou have to beprepared to changerdquo he says
TOM ERIXON NEW PRESIDENT OF SANDVIK COROMANT
IN SEPTEMBER IN THE middle of the economic crisis
Tom Erixon became president of Sandvik Coromant Arealist Erixon believes the metalcutting industry will
have to struggle for a while yet
ldquoThis crisis came faster than anything we had seen
beforerdquo he says ldquoAnd we still havenrsquot seen anything of
the structural transformations that normally follow a
deep recession I think during the next year or so we will
see more companies going bankrupt as well as mergers
and other changesrdquo
Still he says he prefers to see the situation for
Sandvik Coromant as a challenge
ldquoWithin all organizations there is always room for
improvementsrdquo Erixon says ldquoThis is a reminder that to
develop a company needs to be open to changerdquo
Erixon was born in Helsingborg in southern Sweden but he has lived and worked in Spain the United States
Britain and Denmark
ldquoI moved up to Sandviken when I joined the Sandvik
Group in 2001rdquo he says ldquoLiving here suits me and my
family well Itrsquos close to the outdoor activities we all
enjoy but it is also close to Stockholm and through
Arlanda Airport to the world at largerdquo
Looking beyond the current crisis Erixon sees a
world of rapid changes and specialization
ldquoFor a company to survive it needs to adapt to new
demands and we can already see the signs of those
demands todayrdquo he says
Erixon points to two factors he sees as crucial in the
metalcutting industryldquoFirst a strong presence in Asia is neededrdquo he says
ldquoThey have the best growth when it comes to production
as well as sales
ldquoSecond most manufacturers need to be prepared to
work in exotic new materials that are difcult to
machinerdquo he says ldquoThis is already a reality within the
aerospace industry where the importance of various
composites is growing steadily But we can see the same
pattern within other sectors
ldquoTraditional materials will of course continue to be
NEWS
the mainstay for the worldrsquos manufacturers for a long
time to come But when the change comes ndash and it wi
come ndash you need to be preparedrdquo
Erixon hopes he can help Sandvik Coromant focus
more on customized work
ldquoAs time goes by we can see manufacturers being
more and more specialized within their own sectorsrdquo
says ldquoThis calls for Sandvik Coromant to work in an
even more customized manner than we do todayrdquo
ldquoThe aero industry leads the wayrdquo
TOM ERIXON
AGE 49 years
LIVES Sandviken
Sweden
FAMILY Wife and three
children
Background Master of
law degree from Lund
University Sweden and a
MBA degree from IESEBarcelona Spain Worked
at executive positions
within the Boston
Consulting Group before
joining the Sandvik Group
in 2001
Leisure activities
Enjoys cross-country
skiing golf and opera and
is a passionate wine
collector
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METALWORKING WORLD
Welcome machining 20
TRADE SHOWS 2010bullDieampMod China May 11ndash15 Shanghai
bullMMTS May 17ndash19 Montreal Canada
bullFarnborogh Airshow 2010 J 19ndash25
Farnborough UK
bullIMTS 2010 Sept 13ndash18 Chicago Illinois
US
bullAMB Sept 28ndashOct 2 Stuttgart Germany
bullTATEF Oct 12ndash17 Istanbul Turkey
bull JIMTOF2010 Oct 28ndashNov 2 Tokyo Japan
NEW TECHNOLOGY As the
level of accuracy in simulation
increases virtual machines are
becoming an important part of the
manufacturing process German
machine tool manufacturer DMG a
pioneer in this field has now
equipped the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center in Sandviken
Sweden with one of its virtual
machines
The DMG virtual machine
integrates geometry kinematics and
dynamics of the real machine and the
functionalities of CNC and PLC in a single
continuous virtual process chain With a
virtual machine all activities and processes
can be safely planned and verified Avoiding
collisions and recording all functions that are
on the screen allows the highest measure of
safety in planning and implem
tation as well as new opportu
ties for training
ldquoWhether NC programs are
made available from a CAM
program or created directly on
the CNC controls you can see
advance how your processes w
function later on the shop floo
says Mats Allard manager vir
machining at Sandvik Coroma
Simulations of manufacturi
processes arenrsquot new to the industry ldquoWe
have been working with simulation softwa
for a long time and have 8300 solids of ou
tools available on our websiterdquo Allard says
ldquoBut we have to ensure that we are able to
provide manufacturers with solids and oth
kinds of product data in new environments
such as virtual machinesrdquo
A boost forcomposite researchRampD Composite use is forecast to increase significantly
during the coming years To better accommodate this
trend Sandvik Tooling including Sandvik Coromantpersonnel has set up the Research and Technology
Center for Composites in Britain The goal is to develop
knowledge and tooling solutions for machining this class
of materials
Composites represent a considerable challenge in
terms of tool life productivity and part quality control
ldquoWe aim to help understand and provide solutions to
these challenges through
knowledge development and
tooling developmentsrdquo says
Francis Richt project manager
composites and advanced
materials
The center provides material
machinability knowledge based onthe material manufacturing
process and machining operation
It is a focus for continued
development in the areas of
substrate coating and geometry effects as these evolve
with the development of composite materials
ldquoWe will also support manufacturers by conducting
machinability trials to meet specific quality and
productivity targetsrdquo Richt says
Read more about composite manufacturing on
page 12
DID YOU KNOW THAT hellip
hellipit is 40 years sinceSandvik Coromantreleased the firstcoated cemented
carbides
Mats Allard
Francis Richt
The SandvikCoromantbooth at IMTS2008
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Located about an hourrsquos drive from
Nagoya a city in the heartland of industrial
Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industriesrsquo Nagoya
Guidance and Propulsion Systems Works
(NGPSW) represents the traditional values of
corporate Japan Company spirit is fostered bya lunchtime relay race with crowds of workers
cheering on their teams A family-like
atmosphere is promoted with a huge cafeteria
where everyone dines together ndash the highest-
paid employee next to the oor workers ndash and
everyone brings his or her own tray to the
kitchen
Yukio Kamimura the senior engineer of the
production department wears the same blue
overalls as the rest of the factory crew but on
his right arm is a band acknowledging that he
is a ldquodistinguished employeerdquo In November
2009 he visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to
be granted a Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honorfrom the Emperor of Japan The award is the
countryrsquos highest recognition of professional
contribution to the betterment of the nation
For Kamimura it was not one specic
achievement but rather his 45 years of
contribution to developing the aerospace
industry in Japan that garnered him the prize
ldquoWhen I rst began machining HRSA
materials 30 years ago nobody really knew
what to dordquo he recalls ldquoWe had to gure
HEATEDCOOPERATIONNAGOYA JAPAN Combustion cases for aircraft turbofan enginesare extremely complex to manufacture But Japanrsquos Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries has managed to improve the manufacturing processrepeatedly Its way to success fruitful partnerships
Yukio Kamimura seniorengineer of theproduction department
TEXT CAROL AKIYAMA PHOTO KEN STRAITON
everything out by ourselvesrdquo Among
Kamimurarsquos contributions was the
early technical development of
machining C1 aircraft pistonswhich were long and asymmetrical
within 0002 inch of concentricity
This type of advanced machining
skills eventually led to the efcient
production of turbine discs and
combustion cases
WHAT MADE KAMIMURArsquoS award
even more impressive was that it
was the second year in a row that an
engineer from NGPSW received the accola
ldquoI think itrsquos a clear indication from the
government that the aerospace industry is o
that they are giving attention to and that ou
company has been instrumental in the
development of this sector in Japan which a relatively short history [in the feld]rdquo say
vice president Fumiaki Tominaga
NGPSW DEVELOPS manufactures and repair
various parts of gas turbine aircraft engines
joint programs with industry giants such as
Pratt amp Whitney Rolls-Royce and General
Electric In particular the facility specialize
in the production of heat-resistant engine
parts All the combustion chambers of
large-size commercial Pratt amp Whitney
engines are manufactured here
NGPSW is also responsible for
development and manufacture othe heat-resistant parts of the
Geared Turbofan PW 1200G a
new type of engine for the
upcoming Mitsubishi Regional J
(MRJ)
In 2005 NGPSW embarked o
an important risk-sharing partne
ship with Rolls-Royce to create
combustion cases for the Trent
1000 series of turbo engines for
Ceramic millingcutters offeredan impressiveimprovement
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Hiroyuki Yoshidamanager of theproduction departmentlooks through thecombustion case
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Sueyoshi an engineer from the production
department who worked directly on this
project
Yoshie Narita represents Sandvik Coromant
distributor Sanwa Seiki which oversaw the
implementation of the solution from the
beginning He made almost daily trips to
NGPSW and to the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center to monitor the process
ldquoGood results do not come right awayrdquo
says Yoshida recalling that it took almost six
years from the time that tests were rstconducted in 2001 to implementation on the
production line in 2007 ldquoBut everyone
associated with Sandvik Coromant responded
quickly to our questions and provided all the
support we neededrdquo Narita adds ldquoIt was a
long project but when we reached our goal it
truly felt like a team victoryrdquo
THE SUCCESS IN machining the Trent 1000
combustion cases was pivotal in the relation-
ship between NGPSW and Sandvik Coromant
but it was not the beginning The companies
had had a relationship for more than 20 years
ldquoWhen we nd a technical solution togetherwith a client it forms a strong relationship
between the companiesrdquo says Noriyuki
Matsumoto Nagoya branch manager at
Sandvik Coromant Japan ldquoWe had the
opportunity to take members of NGPSW to
Sweden and show them our research on
ceramic cutting as well as our full range of
productsrdquo
NGPSW is now working on the Trent
XWB the new series of turbofan engines
A combustin Waspalomachined
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries employees with
the combustion case
Rsh hor Ever now and then the companrsquosemployees run a noontime relay race at the plantgrounds in Nagoya
Yasuhiro Sueyoshi engineer in the productiondepartment worked directly on the combustioncase project
from Rolls-Royce and Sandvik Coromant isagain providing essential solutions Sueyoshi
says ldquoDuring our turning process there was
too much vibration I consulted Sandvik Coro-
mant and they pointed out that vibrations
came from having a weak tool holder We are
now conducting tests using the CoroTurn SL
70 with Coromant Capto in order to resolve
the problem
ldquoFor the rough milling of Trent 1000 we
mostly used the high-feed CoroMill 210 cutter
because we can quickly do facemilling and
also make holesrdquo he continues ldquoBut we have
already pushed it to its maximum level For
the upcoming Trent XWB we need toimprove the conditions more Sandvik
Coromant tools are known to be stable but we
use them under difcult conditions Therefore
we need support
ldquoWHEN I AM FACED with a machining problem
I canrsquot solve things by myselfrdquo Sueyoshi says
ldquoI can think up new methods but I have no
guarantee they will actually work Sandvik
Coromant provides realistic guidelines and
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THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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METALWORKING WORLD
Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
12 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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14 METALWORKING WORLD
BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
TEXT PAUL REDSTONE
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METALWORKING WORLD
A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
18 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
METALWORKING WORLD
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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Metalworking News4
Japanese engineeringthat helps us fly high6
Future homeson the water11
Nuclear power is backbigger than ever14
Tiny piece greatachievement20
Modern cowboys andgreener ethanol26
How to double youroutput ndash fast31
Metalworking
Outlook36
What challenges hidein an airplaneframe38
30 3518METALWORKING WORLD
CONTENTMETALWORKING WORLD 1 201
CoroMperfetitanimillin
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries makescombustion casesfor aircraftturbofan engines
12
TECHNOLOGY
32
The frame of anairplane contains anumber ofchallenges
Thread whirling is animportant milling
operation when
manufacturing bone
screws Now manufac-
turers can make the
bone screws in a
single-pass milling
operation
Titanium is a key structuralmaterial in aircraft frames
But since titanium doesnrsquot
allow secure machining by
frontal attack other
techniques have to be
used for optimal efficiency
Machining composites isvery different from
machining other
materials Now there are
a number of new cutting
tools as well as optimized
processes available in
this area
New disc milling cuttersand hobs modern
indexable carbide
inserts and the best
technical support are all
crucial for success in
todayrsquos wind power
industry
Faster ndash yetso precise
Great butcomplex
Windysolutions
From difficultto efficient
6
38
11
26
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Tom Erixon new president ofSandvik Coromant doesnrsquotthink the global financial crisisis over yet ldquoYou have to beprepared to changerdquo he says
TOM ERIXON NEW PRESIDENT OF SANDVIK COROMANT
IN SEPTEMBER IN THE middle of the economic crisis
Tom Erixon became president of Sandvik Coromant Arealist Erixon believes the metalcutting industry will
have to struggle for a while yet
ldquoThis crisis came faster than anything we had seen
beforerdquo he says ldquoAnd we still havenrsquot seen anything of
the structural transformations that normally follow a
deep recession I think during the next year or so we will
see more companies going bankrupt as well as mergers
and other changesrdquo
Still he says he prefers to see the situation for
Sandvik Coromant as a challenge
ldquoWithin all organizations there is always room for
improvementsrdquo Erixon says ldquoThis is a reminder that to
develop a company needs to be open to changerdquo
Erixon was born in Helsingborg in southern Sweden but he has lived and worked in Spain the United States
Britain and Denmark
ldquoI moved up to Sandviken when I joined the Sandvik
Group in 2001rdquo he says ldquoLiving here suits me and my
family well Itrsquos close to the outdoor activities we all
enjoy but it is also close to Stockholm and through
Arlanda Airport to the world at largerdquo
Looking beyond the current crisis Erixon sees a
world of rapid changes and specialization
ldquoFor a company to survive it needs to adapt to new
demands and we can already see the signs of those
demands todayrdquo he says
Erixon points to two factors he sees as crucial in the
metalcutting industryldquoFirst a strong presence in Asia is neededrdquo he says
ldquoThey have the best growth when it comes to production
as well as sales
ldquoSecond most manufacturers need to be prepared to
work in exotic new materials that are difcult to
machinerdquo he says ldquoThis is already a reality within the
aerospace industry where the importance of various
composites is growing steadily But we can see the same
pattern within other sectors
ldquoTraditional materials will of course continue to be
NEWS
the mainstay for the worldrsquos manufacturers for a long
time to come But when the change comes ndash and it wi
come ndash you need to be preparedrdquo
Erixon hopes he can help Sandvik Coromant focus
more on customized work
ldquoAs time goes by we can see manufacturers being
more and more specialized within their own sectorsrdquo
says ldquoThis calls for Sandvik Coromant to work in an
even more customized manner than we do todayrdquo
ldquoThe aero industry leads the wayrdquo
TOM ERIXON
AGE 49 years
LIVES Sandviken
Sweden
FAMILY Wife and three
children
Background Master of
law degree from Lund
University Sweden and a
MBA degree from IESEBarcelona Spain Worked
at executive positions
within the Boston
Consulting Group before
joining the Sandvik Group
in 2001
Leisure activities
Enjoys cross-country
skiing golf and opera and
is a passionate wine
collector
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METALWORKING WORLD
Welcome machining 20
TRADE SHOWS 2010bullDieampMod China May 11ndash15 Shanghai
bullMMTS May 17ndash19 Montreal Canada
bullFarnborogh Airshow 2010 J 19ndash25
Farnborough UK
bullIMTS 2010 Sept 13ndash18 Chicago Illinois
US
bullAMB Sept 28ndashOct 2 Stuttgart Germany
bullTATEF Oct 12ndash17 Istanbul Turkey
bull JIMTOF2010 Oct 28ndashNov 2 Tokyo Japan
NEW TECHNOLOGY As the
level of accuracy in simulation
increases virtual machines are
becoming an important part of the
manufacturing process German
machine tool manufacturer DMG a
pioneer in this field has now
equipped the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center in Sandviken
Sweden with one of its virtual
machines
The DMG virtual machine
integrates geometry kinematics and
dynamics of the real machine and the
functionalities of CNC and PLC in a single
continuous virtual process chain With a
virtual machine all activities and processes
can be safely planned and verified Avoiding
collisions and recording all functions that are
on the screen allows the highest measure of
safety in planning and implem
tation as well as new opportu
ties for training
ldquoWhether NC programs are
made available from a CAM
program or created directly on
the CNC controls you can see
advance how your processes w
function later on the shop floo
says Mats Allard manager vir
machining at Sandvik Coroma
Simulations of manufacturi
processes arenrsquot new to the industry ldquoWe
have been working with simulation softwa
for a long time and have 8300 solids of ou
tools available on our websiterdquo Allard says
ldquoBut we have to ensure that we are able to
provide manufacturers with solids and oth
kinds of product data in new environments
such as virtual machinesrdquo
A boost forcomposite researchRampD Composite use is forecast to increase significantly
during the coming years To better accommodate this
trend Sandvik Tooling including Sandvik Coromantpersonnel has set up the Research and Technology
Center for Composites in Britain The goal is to develop
knowledge and tooling solutions for machining this class
of materials
Composites represent a considerable challenge in
terms of tool life productivity and part quality control
ldquoWe aim to help understand and provide solutions to
these challenges through
knowledge development and
tooling developmentsrdquo says
Francis Richt project manager
composites and advanced
materials
The center provides material
machinability knowledge based onthe material manufacturing
process and machining operation
It is a focus for continued
development in the areas of
substrate coating and geometry effects as these evolve
with the development of composite materials
ldquoWe will also support manufacturers by conducting
machinability trials to meet specific quality and
productivity targetsrdquo Richt says
Read more about composite manufacturing on
page 12
DID YOU KNOW THAT hellip
hellipit is 40 years sinceSandvik Coromantreleased the firstcoated cemented
carbides
Mats Allard
Francis Richt
The SandvikCoromantbooth at IMTS2008
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6 METALWORKING WORLD
Located about an hourrsquos drive from
Nagoya a city in the heartland of industrial
Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industriesrsquo Nagoya
Guidance and Propulsion Systems Works
(NGPSW) represents the traditional values of
corporate Japan Company spirit is fostered bya lunchtime relay race with crowds of workers
cheering on their teams A family-like
atmosphere is promoted with a huge cafeteria
where everyone dines together ndash the highest-
paid employee next to the oor workers ndash and
everyone brings his or her own tray to the
kitchen
Yukio Kamimura the senior engineer of the
production department wears the same blue
overalls as the rest of the factory crew but on
his right arm is a band acknowledging that he
is a ldquodistinguished employeerdquo In November
2009 he visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to
be granted a Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honorfrom the Emperor of Japan The award is the
countryrsquos highest recognition of professional
contribution to the betterment of the nation
For Kamimura it was not one specic
achievement but rather his 45 years of
contribution to developing the aerospace
industry in Japan that garnered him the prize
ldquoWhen I rst began machining HRSA
materials 30 years ago nobody really knew
what to dordquo he recalls ldquoWe had to gure
HEATEDCOOPERATIONNAGOYA JAPAN Combustion cases for aircraft turbofan enginesare extremely complex to manufacture But Japanrsquos Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries has managed to improve the manufacturing processrepeatedly Its way to success fruitful partnerships
Yukio Kamimura seniorengineer of theproduction department
TEXT CAROL AKIYAMA PHOTO KEN STRAITON
everything out by ourselvesrdquo Among
Kamimurarsquos contributions was the
early technical development of
machining C1 aircraft pistonswhich were long and asymmetrical
within 0002 inch of concentricity
This type of advanced machining
skills eventually led to the efcient
production of turbine discs and
combustion cases
WHAT MADE KAMIMURArsquoS award
even more impressive was that it
was the second year in a row that an
engineer from NGPSW received the accola
ldquoI think itrsquos a clear indication from the
government that the aerospace industry is o
that they are giving attention to and that ou
company has been instrumental in the
development of this sector in Japan which a relatively short history [in the feld]rdquo say
vice president Fumiaki Tominaga
NGPSW DEVELOPS manufactures and repair
various parts of gas turbine aircraft engines
joint programs with industry giants such as
Pratt amp Whitney Rolls-Royce and General
Electric In particular the facility specialize
in the production of heat-resistant engine
parts All the combustion chambers of
large-size commercial Pratt amp Whitney
engines are manufactured here
NGPSW is also responsible for
development and manufacture othe heat-resistant parts of the
Geared Turbofan PW 1200G a
new type of engine for the
upcoming Mitsubishi Regional J
(MRJ)
In 2005 NGPSW embarked o
an important risk-sharing partne
ship with Rolls-Royce to create
combustion cases for the Trent
1000 series of turbo engines for
Ceramic millingcutters offeredan impressiveimprovement
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Hiroyuki Yoshidamanager of theproduction departmentlooks through thecombustion case
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Sueyoshi an engineer from the production
department who worked directly on this
project
Yoshie Narita represents Sandvik Coromant
distributor Sanwa Seiki which oversaw the
implementation of the solution from the
beginning He made almost daily trips to
NGPSW and to the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center to monitor the process
ldquoGood results do not come right awayrdquo
says Yoshida recalling that it took almost six
years from the time that tests were rstconducted in 2001 to implementation on the
production line in 2007 ldquoBut everyone
associated with Sandvik Coromant responded
quickly to our questions and provided all the
support we neededrdquo Narita adds ldquoIt was a
long project but when we reached our goal it
truly felt like a team victoryrdquo
THE SUCCESS IN machining the Trent 1000
combustion cases was pivotal in the relation-
ship between NGPSW and Sandvik Coromant
but it was not the beginning The companies
had had a relationship for more than 20 years
ldquoWhen we nd a technical solution togetherwith a client it forms a strong relationship
between the companiesrdquo says Noriyuki
Matsumoto Nagoya branch manager at
Sandvik Coromant Japan ldquoWe had the
opportunity to take members of NGPSW to
Sweden and show them our research on
ceramic cutting as well as our full range of
productsrdquo
NGPSW is now working on the Trent
XWB the new series of turbofan engines
A combustin Waspalomachined
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries employees with
the combustion case
Rsh hor Ever now and then the companrsquosemployees run a noontime relay race at the plantgrounds in Nagoya
Yasuhiro Sueyoshi engineer in the productiondepartment worked directly on the combustioncase project
from Rolls-Royce and Sandvik Coromant isagain providing essential solutions Sueyoshi
says ldquoDuring our turning process there was
too much vibration I consulted Sandvik Coro-
mant and they pointed out that vibrations
came from having a weak tool holder We are
now conducting tests using the CoroTurn SL
70 with Coromant Capto in order to resolve
the problem
ldquoFor the rough milling of Trent 1000 we
mostly used the high-feed CoroMill 210 cutter
because we can quickly do facemilling and
also make holesrdquo he continues ldquoBut we have
already pushed it to its maximum level For
the upcoming Trent XWB we need toimprove the conditions more Sandvik
Coromant tools are known to be stable but we
use them under difcult conditions Therefore
we need support
ldquoWHEN I AM FACED with a machining problem
I canrsquot solve things by myselfrdquo Sueyoshi says
ldquoI can think up new methods but I have no
guarantee they will actually work Sandvik
Coromant provides realistic guidelines and
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THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
12 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
METALWORKING WORLD
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14 METALWORKING WORLD
BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
TEXT PAUL REDSTONE
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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METALWORKING WORLD
Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
18 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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4 METALWORKING WORLD
Tom Erixon new president ofSandvik Coromant doesnrsquotthink the global financial crisisis over yet ldquoYou have to beprepared to changerdquo he says
TOM ERIXON NEW PRESIDENT OF SANDVIK COROMANT
IN SEPTEMBER IN THE middle of the economic crisis
Tom Erixon became president of Sandvik Coromant Arealist Erixon believes the metalcutting industry will
have to struggle for a while yet
ldquoThis crisis came faster than anything we had seen
beforerdquo he says ldquoAnd we still havenrsquot seen anything of
the structural transformations that normally follow a
deep recession I think during the next year or so we will
see more companies going bankrupt as well as mergers
and other changesrdquo
Still he says he prefers to see the situation for
Sandvik Coromant as a challenge
ldquoWithin all organizations there is always room for
improvementsrdquo Erixon says ldquoThis is a reminder that to
develop a company needs to be open to changerdquo
Erixon was born in Helsingborg in southern Sweden but he has lived and worked in Spain the United States
Britain and Denmark
ldquoI moved up to Sandviken when I joined the Sandvik
Group in 2001rdquo he says ldquoLiving here suits me and my
family well Itrsquos close to the outdoor activities we all
enjoy but it is also close to Stockholm and through
Arlanda Airport to the world at largerdquo
Looking beyond the current crisis Erixon sees a
world of rapid changes and specialization
ldquoFor a company to survive it needs to adapt to new
demands and we can already see the signs of those
demands todayrdquo he says
Erixon points to two factors he sees as crucial in the
metalcutting industryldquoFirst a strong presence in Asia is neededrdquo he says
ldquoThey have the best growth when it comes to production
as well as sales
ldquoSecond most manufacturers need to be prepared to
work in exotic new materials that are difcult to
machinerdquo he says ldquoThis is already a reality within the
aerospace industry where the importance of various
composites is growing steadily But we can see the same
pattern within other sectors
ldquoTraditional materials will of course continue to be
NEWS
the mainstay for the worldrsquos manufacturers for a long
time to come But when the change comes ndash and it wi
come ndash you need to be preparedrdquo
Erixon hopes he can help Sandvik Coromant focus
more on customized work
ldquoAs time goes by we can see manufacturers being
more and more specialized within their own sectorsrdquo
says ldquoThis calls for Sandvik Coromant to work in an
even more customized manner than we do todayrdquo
ldquoThe aero industry leads the wayrdquo
TOM ERIXON
AGE 49 years
LIVES Sandviken
Sweden
FAMILY Wife and three
children
Background Master of
law degree from Lund
University Sweden and a
MBA degree from IESEBarcelona Spain Worked
at executive positions
within the Boston
Consulting Group before
joining the Sandvik Group
in 2001
Leisure activities
Enjoys cross-country
skiing golf and opera and
is a passionate wine
collector
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METALWORKING WORLD
Welcome machining 20
TRADE SHOWS 2010bullDieampMod China May 11ndash15 Shanghai
bullMMTS May 17ndash19 Montreal Canada
bullFarnborogh Airshow 2010 J 19ndash25
Farnborough UK
bullIMTS 2010 Sept 13ndash18 Chicago Illinois
US
bullAMB Sept 28ndashOct 2 Stuttgart Germany
bullTATEF Oct 12ndash17 Istanbul Turkey
bull JIMTOF2010 Oct 28ndashNov 2 Tokyo Japan
NEW TECHNOLOGY As the
level of accuracy in simulation
increases virtual machines are
becoming an important part of the
manufacturing process German
machine tool manufacturer DMG a
pioneer in this field has now
equipped the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center in Sandviken
Sweden with one of its virtual
machines
The DMG virtual machine
integrates geometry kinematics and
dynamics of the real machine and the
functionalities of CNC and PLC in a single
continuous virtual process chain With a
virtual machine all activities and processes
can be safely planned and verified Avoiding
collisions and recording all functions that are
on the screen allows the highest measure of
safety in planning and implem
tation as well as new opportu
ties for training
ldquoWhether NC programs are
made available from a CAM
program or created directly on
the CNC controls you can see
advance how your processes w
function later on the shop floo
says Mats Allard manager vir
machining at Sandvik Coroma
Simulations of manufacturi
processes arenrsquot new to the industry ldquoWe
have been working with simulation softwa
for a long time and have 8300 solids of ou
tools available on our websiterdquo Allard says
ldquoBut we have to ensure that we are able to
provide manufacturers with solids and oth
kinds of product data in new environments
such as virtual machinesrdquo
A boost forcomposite researchRampD Composite use is forecast to increase significantly
during the coming years To better accommodate this
trend Sandvik Tooling including Sandvik Coromantpersonnel has set up the Research and Technology
Center for Composites in Britain The goal is to develop
knowledge and tooling solutions for machining this class
of materials
Composites represent a considerable challenge in
terms of tool life productivity and part quality control
ldquoWe aim to help understand and provide solutions to
these challenges through
knowledge development and
tooling developmentsrdquo says
Francis Richt project manager
composites and advanced
materials
The center provides material
machinability knowledge based onthe material manufacturing
process and machining operation
It is a focus for continued
development in the areas of
substrate coating and geometry effects as these evolve
with the development of composite materials
ldquoWe will also support manufacturers by conducting
machinability trials to meet specific quality and
productivity targetsrdquo Richt says
Read more about composite manufacturing on
page 12
DID YOU KNOW THAT hellip
hellipit is 40 years sinceSandvik Coromantreleased the firstcoated cemented
carbides
Mats Allard
Francis Richt
The SandvikCoromantbooth at IMTS2008
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Located about an hourrsquos drive from
Nagoya a city in the heartland of industrial
Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industriesrsquo Nagoya
Guidance and Propulsion Systems Works
(NGPSW) represents the traditional values of
corporate Japan Company spirit is fostered bya lunchtime relay race with crowds of workers
cheering on their teams A family-like
atmosphere is promoted with a huge cafeteria
where everyone dines together ndash the highest-
paid employee next to the oor workers ndash and
everyone brings his or her own tray to the
kitchen
Yukio Kamimura the senior engineer of the
production department wears the same blue
overalls as the rest of the factory crew but on
his right arm is a band acknowledging that he
is a ldquodistinguished employeerdquo In November
2009 he visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to
be granted a Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honorfrom the Emperor of Japan The award is the
countryrsquos highest recognition of professional
contribution to the betterment of the nation
For Kamimura it was not one specic
achievement but rather his 45 years of
contribution to developing the aerospace
industry in Japan that garnered him the prize
ldquoWhen I rst began machining HRSA
materials 30 years ago nobody really knew
what to dordquo he recalls ldquoWe had to gure
HEATEDCOOPERATIONNAGOYA JAPAN Combustion cases for aircraft turbofan enginesare extremely complex to manufacture But Japanrsquos Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries has managed to improve the manufacturing processrepeatedly Its way to success fruitful partnerships
Yukio Kamimura seniorengineer of theproduction department
TEXT CAROL AKIYAMA PHOTO KEN STRAITON
everything out by ourselvesrdquo Among
Kamimurarsquos contributions was the
early technical development of
machining C1 aircraft pistonswhich were long and asymmetrical
within 0002 inch of concentricity
This type of advanced machining
skills eventually led to the efcient
production of turbine discs and
combustion cases
WHAT MADE KAMIMURArsquoS award
even more impressive was that it
was the second year in a row that an
engineer from NGPSW received the accola
ldquoI think itrsquos a clear indication from the
government that the aerospace industry is o
that they are giving attention to and that ou
company has been instrumental in the
development of this sector in Japan which a relatively short history [in the feld]rdquo say
vice president Fumiaki Tominaga
NGPSW DEVELOPS manufactures and repair
various parts of gas turbine aircraft engines
joint programs with industry giants such as
Pratt amp Whitney Rolls-Royce and General
Electric In particular the facility specialize
in the production of heat-resistant engine
parts All the combustion chambers of
large-size commercial Pratt amp Whitney
engines are manufactured here
NGPSW is also responsible for
development and manufacture othe heat-resistant parts of the
Geared Turbofan PW 1200G a
new type of engine for the
upcoming Mitsubishi Regional J
(MRJ)
In 2005 NGPSW embarked o
an important risk-sharing partne
ship with Rolls-Royce to create
combustion cases for the Trent
1000 series of turbo engines for
Ceramic millingcutters offeredan impressiveimprovement
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Hiroyuki Yoshidamanager of theproduction departmentlooks through thecombustion case
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Sueyoshi an engineer from the production
department who worked directly on this
project
Yoshie Narita represents Sandvik Coromant
distributor Sanwa Seiki which oversaw the
implementation of the solution from the
beginning He made almost daily trips to
NGPSW and to the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center to monitor the process
ldquoGood results do not come right awayrdquo
says Yoshida recalling that it took almost six
years from the time that tests were rstconducted in 2001 to implementation on the
production line in 2007 ldquoBut everyone
associated with Sandvik Coromant responded
quickly to our questions and provided all the
support we neededrdquo Narita adds ldquoIt was a
long project but when we reached our goal it
truly felt like a team victoryrdquo
THE SUCCESS IN machining the Trent 1000
combustion cases was pivotal in the relation-
ship between NGPSW and Sandvik Coromant
but it was not the beginning The companies
had had a relationship for more than 20 years
ldquoWhen we nd a technical solution togetherwith a client it forms a strong relationship
between the companiesrdquo says Noriyuki
Matsumoto Nagoya branch manager at
Sandvik Coromant Japan ldquoWe had the
opportunity to take members of NGPSW to
Sweden and show them our research on
ceramic cutting as well as our full range of
productsrdquo
NGPSW is now working on the Trent
XWB the new series of turbofan engines
A combustin Waspalomachined
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries employees with
the combustion case
Rsh hor Ever now and then the companrsquosemployees run a noontime relay race at the plantgrounds in Nagoya
Yasuhiro Sueyoshi engineer in the productiondepartment worked directly on the combustioncase project
from Rolls-Royce and Sandvik Coromant isagain providing essential solutions Sueyoshi
says ldquoDuring our turning process there was
too much vibration I consulted Sandvik Coro-
mant and they pointed out that vibrations
came from having a weak tool holder We are
now conducting tests using the CoroTurn SL
70 with Coromant Capto in order to resolve
the problem
ldquoFor the rough milling of Trent 1000 we
mostly used the high-feed CoroMill 210 cutter
because we can quickly do facemilling and
also make holesrdquo he continues ldquoBut we have
already pushed it to its maximum level For
the upcoming Trent XWB we need toimprove the conditions more Sandvik
Coromant tools are known to be stable but we
use them under difcult conditions Therefore
we need support
ldquoWHEN I AM FACED with a machining problem
I canrsquot solve things by myselfrdquo Sueyoshi says
ldquoI can think up new methods but I have no
guarantee they will actually work Sandvik
Coromant provides realistic guidelines and
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THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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Welcome machining 20
TRADE SHOWS 2010bullDieampMod China May 11ndash15 Shanghai
bullMMTS May 17ndash19 Montreal Canada
bullFarnborogh Airshow 2010 J 19ndash25
Farnborough UK
bullIMTS 2010 Sept 13ndash18 Chicago Illinois
US
bullAMB Sept 28ndashOct 2 Stuttgart Germany
bullTATEF Oct 12ndash17 Istanbul Turkey
bull JIMTOF2010 Oct 28ndashNov 2 Tokyo Japan
NEW TECHNOLOGY As the
level of accuracy in simulation
increases virtual machines are
becoming an important part of the
manufacturing process German
machine tool manufacturer DMG a
pioneer in this field has now
equipped the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center in Sandviken
Sweden with one of its virtual
machines
The DMG virtual machine
integrates geometry kinematics and
dynamics of the real machine and the
functionalities of CNC and PLC in a single
continuous virtual process chain With a
virtual machine all activities and processes
can be safely planned and verified Avoiding
collisions and recording all functions that are
on the screen allows the highest measure of
safety in planning and implem
tation as well as new opportu
ties for training
ldquoWhether NC programs are
made available from a CAM
program or created directly on
the CNC controls you can see
advance how your processes w
function later on the shop floo
says Mats Allard manager vir
machining at Sandvik Coroma
Simulations of manufacturi
processes arenrsquot new to the industry ldquoWe
have been working with simulation softwa
for a long time and have 8300 solids of ou
tools available on our websiterdquo Allard says
ldquoBut we have to ensure that we are able to
provide manufacturers with solids and oth
kinds of product data in new environments
such as virtual machinesrdquo
A boost forcomposite researchRampD Composite use is forecast to increase significantly
during the coming years To better accommodate this
trend Sandvik Tooling including Sandvik Coromantpersonnel has set up the Research and Technology
Center for Composites in Britain The goal is to develop
knowledge and tooling solutions for machining this class
of materials
Composites represent a considerable challenge in
terms of tool life productivity and part quality control
ldquoWe aim to help understand and provide solutions to
these challenges through
knowledge development and
tooling developmentsrdquo says
Francis Richt project manager
composites and advanced
materials
The center provides material
machinability knowledge based onthe material manufacturing
process and machining operation
It is a focus for continued
development in the areas of
substrate coating and geometry effects as these evolve
with the development of composite materials
ldquoWe will also support manufacturers by conducting
machinability trials to meet specific quality and
productivity targetsrdquo Richt says
Read more about composite manufacturing on
page 12
DID YOU KNOW THAT hellip
hellipit is 40 years sinceSandvik Coromantreleased the firstcoated cemented
carbides
Mats Allard
Francis Richt
The SandvikCoromantbooth at IMTS2008
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Located about an hourrsquos drive from
Nagoya a city in the heartland of industrial
Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industriesrsquo Nagoya
Guidance and Propulsion Systems Works
(NGPSW) represents the traditional values of
corporate Japan Company spirit is fostered bya lunchtime relay race with crowds of workers
cheering on their teams A family-like
atmosphere is promoted with a huge cafeteria
where everyone dines together ndash the highest-
paid employee next to the oor workers ndash and
everyone brings his or her own tray to the
kitchen
Yukio Kamimura the senior engineer of the
production department wears the same blue
overalls as the rest of the factory crew but on
his right arm is a band acknowledging that he
is a ldquodistinguished employeerdquo In November
2009 he visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to
be granted a Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honorfrom the Emperor of Japan The award is the
countryrsquos highest recognition of professional
contribution to the betterment of the nation
For Kamimura it was not one specic
achievement but rather his 45 years of
contribution to developing the aerospace
industry in Japan that garnered him the prize
ldquoWhen I rst began machining HRSA
materials 30 years ago nobody really knew
what to dordquo he recalls ldquoWe had to gure
HEATEDCOOPERATIONNAGOYA JAPAN Combustion cases for aircraft turbofan enginesare extremely complex to manufacture But Japanrsquos Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries has managed to improve the manufacturing processrepeatedly Its way to success fruitful partnerships
Yukio Kamimura seniorengineer of theproduction department
TEXT CAROL AKIYAMA PHOTO KEN STRAITON
everything out by ourselvesrdquo Among
Kamimurarsquos contributions was the
early technical development of
machining C1 aircraft pistonswhich were long and asymmetrical
within 0002 inch of concentricity
This type of advanced machining
skills eventually led to the efcient
production of turbine discs and
combustion cases
WHAT MADE KAMIMURArsquoS award
even more impressive was that it
was the second year in a row that an
engineer from NGPSW received the accola
ldquoI think itrsquos a clear indication from the
government that the aerospace industry is o
that they are giving attention to and that ou
company has been instrumental in the
development of this sector in Japan which a relatively short history [in the feld]rdquo say
vice president Fumiaki Tominaga
NGPSW DEVELOPS manufactures and repair
various parts of gas turbine aircraft engines
joint programs with industry giants such as
Pratt amp Whitney Rolls-Royce and General
Electric In particular the facility specialize
in the production of heat-resistant engine
parts All the combustion chambers of
large-size commercial Pratt amp Whitney
engines are manufactured here
NGPSW is also responsible for
development and manufacture othe heat-resistant parts of the
Geared Turbofan PW 1200G a
new type of engine for the
upcoming Mitsubishi Regional J
(MRJ)
In 2005 NGPSW embarked o
an important risk-sharing partne
ship with Rolls-Royce to create
combustion cases for the Trent
1000 series of turbo engines for
Ceramic millingcutters offeredan impressiveimprovement
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Hiroyuki Yoshidamanager of theproduction departmentlooks through thecombustion case
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Sueyoshi an engineer from the production
department who worked directly on this
project
Yoshie Narita represents Sandvik Coromant
distributor Sanwa Seiki which oversaw the
implementation of the solution from the
beginning He made almost daily trips to
NGPSW and to the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center to monitor the process
ldquoGood results do not come right awayrdquo
says Yoshida recalling that it took almost six
years from the time that tests were rstconducted in 2001 to implementation on the
production line in 2007 ldquoBut everyone
associated with Sandvik Coromant responded
quickly to our questions and provided all the
support we neededrdquo Narita adds ldquoIt was a
long project but when we reached our goal it
truly felt like a team victoryrdquo
THE SUCCESS IN machining the Trent 1000
combustion cases was pivotal in the relation-
ship between NGPSW and Sandvik Coromant
but it was not the beginning The companies
had had a relationship for more than 20 years
ldquoWhen we nd a technical solution togetherwith a client it forms a strong relationship
between the companiesrdquo says Noriyuki
Matsumoto Nagoya branch manager at
Sandvik Coromant Japan ldquoWe had the
opportunity to take members of NGPSW to
Sweden and show them our research on
ceramic cutting as well as our full range of
productsrdquo
NGPSW is now working on the Trent
XWB the new series of turbofan engines
A combustin Waspalomachined
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries employees with
the combustion case
Rsh hor Ever now and then the companrsquosemployees run a noontime relay race at the plantgrounds in Nagoya
Yasuhiro Sueyoshi engineer in the productiondepartment worked directly on the combustioncase project
from Rolls-Royce and Sandvik Coromant isagain providing essential solutions Sueyoshi
says ldquoDuring our turning process there was
too much vibration I consulted Sandvik Coro-
mant and they pointed out that vibrations
came from having a weak tool holder We are
now conducting tests using the CoroTurn SL
70 with Coromant Capto in order to resolve
the problem
ldquoFor the rough milling of Trent 1000 we
mostly used the high-feed CoroMill 210 cutter
because we can quickly do facemilling and
also make holesrdquo he continues ldquoBut we have
already pushed it to its maximum level For
the upcoming Trent XWB we need toimprove the conditions more Sandvik
Coromant tools are known to be stable but we
use them under difcult conditions Therefore
we need support
ldquoWHEN I AM FACED with a machining problem
I canrsquot solve things by myselfrdquo Sueyoshi says
ldquoI can think up new methods but I have no
guarantee they will actually work Sandvik
Coromant provides realistic guidelines and
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THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
12 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
TEXT PAUL REDSTONE
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
18 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
METALWORKING WORLD
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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Located about an hourrsquos drive from
Nagoya a city in the heartland of industrial
Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industriesrsquo Nagoya
Guidance and Propulsion Systems Works
(NGPSW) represents the traditional values of
corporate Japan Company spirit is fostered bya lunchtime relay race with crowds of workers
cheering on their teams A family-like
atmosphere is promoted with a huge cafeteria
where everyone dines together ndash the highest-
paid employee next to the oor workers ndash and
everyone brings his or her own tray to the
kitchen
Yukio Kamimura the senior engineer of the
production department wears the same blue
overalls as the rest of the factory crew but on
his right arm is a band acknowledging that he
is a ldquodistinguished employeerdquo In November
2009 he visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to
be granted a Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honorfrom the Emperor of Japan The award is the
countryrsquos highest recognition of professional
contribution to the betterment of the nation
For Kamimura it was not one specic
achievement but rather his 45 years of
contribution to developing the aerospace
industry in Japan that garnered him the prize
ldquoWhen I rst began machining HRSA
materials 30 years ago nobody really knew
what to dordquo he recalls ldquoWe had to gure
HEATEDCOOPERATIONNAGOYA JAPAN Combustion cases for aircraft turbofan enginesare extremely complex to manufacture But Japanrsquos Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries has managed to improve the manufacturing processrepeatedly Its way to success fruitful partnerships
Yukio Kamimura seniorengineer of theproduction department
TEXT CAROL AKIYAMA PHOTO KEN STRAITON
everything out by ourselvesrdquo Among
Kamimurarsquos contributions was the
early technical development of
machining C1 aircraft pistonswhich were long and asymmetrical
within 0002 inch of concentricity
This type of advanced machining
skills eventually led to the efcient
production of turbine discs and
combustion cases
WHAT MADE KAMIMURArsquoS award
even more impressive was that it
was the second year in a row that an
engineer from NGPSW received the accola
ldquoI think itrsquos a clear indication from the
government that the aerospace industry is o
that they are giving attention to and that ou
company has been instrumental in the
development of this sector in Japan which a relatively short history [in the feld]rdquo say
vice president Fumiaki Tominaga
NGPSW DEVELOPS manufactures and repair
various parts of gas turbine aircraft engines
joint programs with industry giants such as
Pratt amp Whitney Rolls-Royce and General
Electric In particular the facility specialize
in the production of heat-resistant engine
parts All the combustion chambers of
large-size commercial Pratt amp Whitney
engines are manufactured here
NGPSW is also responsible for
development and manufacture othe heat-resistant parts of the
Geared Turbofan PW 1200G a
new type of engine for the
upcoming Mitsubishi Regional J
(MRJ)
In 2005 NGPSW embarked o
an important risk-sharing partne
ship with Rolls-Royce to create
combustion cases for the Trent
1000 series of turbo engines for
Ceramic millingcutters offeredan impressiveimprovement
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Hiroyuki Yoshidamanager of theproduction departmentlooks through thecombustion case
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Sueyoshi an engineer from the production
department who worked directly on this
project
Yoshie Narita represents Sandvik Coromant
distributor Sanwa Seiki which oversaw the
implementation of the solution from the
beginning He made almost daily trips to
NGPSW and to the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center to monitor the process
ldquoGood results do not come right awayrdquo
says Yoshida recalling that it took almost six
years from the time that tests were rstconducted in 2001 to implementation on the
production line in 2007 ldquoBut everyone
associated with Sandvik Coromant responded
quickly to our questions and provided all the
support we neededrdquo Narita adds ldquoIt was a
long project but when we reached our goal it
truly felt like a team victoryrdquo
THE SUCCESS IN machining the Trent 1000
combustion cases was pivotal in the relation-
ship between NGPSW and Sandvik Coromant
but it was not the beginning The companies
had had a relationship for more than 20 years
ldquoWhen we nd a technical solution togetherwith a client it forms a strong relationship
between the companiesrdquo says Noriyuki
Matsumoto Nagoya branch manager at
Sandvik Coromant Japan ldquoWe had the
opportunity to take members of NGPSW to
Sweden and show them our research on
ceramic cutting as well as our full range of
productsrdquo
NGPSW is now working on the Trent
XWB the new series of turbofan engines
A combustin Waspalomachined
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries employees with
the combustion case
Rsh hor Ever now and then the companrsquosemployees run a noontime relay race at the plantgrounds in Nagoya
Yasuhiro Sueyoshi engineer in the productiondepartment worked directly on the combustioncase project
from Rolls-Royce and Sandvik Coromant isagain providing essential solutions Sueyoshi
says ldquoDuring our turning process there was
too much vibration I consulted Sandvik Coro-
mant and they pointed out that vibrations
came from having a weak tool holder We are
now conducting tests using the CoroTurn SL
70 with Coromant Capto in order to resolve
the problem
ldquoFor the rough milling of Trent 1000 we
mostly used the high-feed CoroMill 210 cutter
because we can quickly do facemilling and
also make holesrdquo he continues ldquoBut we have
already pushed it to its maximum level For
the upcoming Trent XWB we need toimprove the conditions more Sandvik
Coromant tools are known to be stable but we
use them under difcult conditions Therefore
we need support
ldquoWHEN I AM FACED with a machining problem
I canrsquot solve things by myselfrdquo Sueyoshi says
ldquoI can think up new methods but I have no
guarantee they will actually work Sandvik
Coromant provides realistic guidelines and
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THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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METALWORKING WORLD
Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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14 METALWORKING WORLD
BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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36 METALWORKING WORLD
OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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Hiroyuki Yoshidamanager of theproduction departmentlooks through thecombustion case
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Sueyoshi an engineer from the production
department who worked directly on this
project
Yoshie Narita represents Sandvik Coromant
distributor Sanwa Seiki which oversaw the
implementation of the solution from the
beginning He made almost daily trips to
NGPSW and to the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center to monitor the process
ldquoGood results do not come right awayrdquo
says Yoshida recalling that it took almost six
years from the time that tests were rstconducted in 2001 to implementation on the
production line in 2007 ldquoBut everyone
associated with Sandvik Coromant responded
quickly to our questions and provided all the
support we neededrdquo Narita adds ldquoIt was a
long project but when we reached our goal it
truly felt like a team victoryrdquo
THE SUCCESS IN machining the Trent 1000
combustion cases was pivotal in the relation-
ship between NGPSW and Sandvik Coromant
but it was not the beginning The companies
had had a relationship for more than 20 years
ldquoWhen we nd a technical solution togetherwith a client it forms a strong relationship
between the companiesrdquo says Noriyuki
Matsumoto Nagoya branch manager at
Sandvik Coromant Japan ldquoWe had the
opportunity to take members of NGPSW to
Sweden and show them our research on
ceramic cutting as well as our full range of
productsrdquo
NGPSW is now working on the Trent
XWB the new series of turbofan engines
A combustin Waspalomachined
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries employees with
the combustion case
Rsh hor Ever now and then the companrsquosemployees run a noontime relay race at the plantgrounds in Nagoya
Yasuhiro Sueyoshi engineer in the productiondepartment worked directly on the combustioncase project
from Rolls-Royce and Sandvik Coromant isagain providing essential solutions Sueyoshi
says ldquoDuring our turning process there was
too much vibration I consulted Sandvik Coro-
mant and they pointed out that vibrations
came from having a weak tool holder We are
now conducting tests using the CoroTurn SL
70 with Coromant Capto in order to resolve
the problem
ldquoFor the rough milling of Trent 1000 we
mostly used the high-feed CoroMill 210 cutter
because we can quickly do facemilling and
also make holesrdquo he continues ldquoBut we have
already pushed it to its maximum level For
the upcoming Trent XWB we need toimprove the conditions more Sandvik
Coromant tools are known to be stable but we
use them under difcult conditions Therefore
we need support
ldquoWHEN I AM FACED with a machining problem
I canrsquot solve things by myselfrdquo Sueyoshi says
ldquoI can think up new methods but I have no
guarantee they will actually work Sandvik
Coromant provides realistic guidelines and
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THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
12 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
TEXT PAUL REDSTONE
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
METALWORKING WORLD
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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METALWORKING WORLD
YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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METALWORKING WORLD
Sueyoshi an engineer from the production
department who worked directly on this
project
Yoshie Narita represents Sandvik Coromant
distributor Sanwa Seiki which oversaw the
implementation of the solution from the
beginning He made almost daily trips to
NGPSW and to the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center to monitor the process
ldquoGood results do not come right awayrdquo
says Yoshida recalling that it took almost six
years from the time that tests were rstconducted in 2001 to implementation on the
production line in 2007 ldquoBut everyone
associated with Sandvik Coromant responded
quickly to our questions and provided all the
support we neededrdquo Narita adds ldquoIt was a
long project but when we reached our goal it
truly felt like a team victoryrdquo
THE SUCCESS IN machining the Trent 1000
combustion cases was pivotal in the relation-
ship between NGPSW and Sandvik Coromant
but it was not the beginning The companies
had had a relationship for more than 20 years
ldquoWhen we nd a technical solution togetherwith a client it forms a strong relationship
between the companiesrdquo says Noriyuki
Matsumoto Nagoya branch manager at
Sandvik Coromant Japan ldquoWe had the
opportunity to take members of NGPSW to
Sweden and show them our research on
ceramic cutting as well as our full range of
productsrdquo
NGPSW is now working on the Trent
XWB the new series of turbofan engines
A combustin Waspalomachined
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries employees with
the combustion case
Rsh hor Ever now and then the companrsquosemployees run a noontime relay race at the plantgrounds in Nagoya
Yasuhiro Sueyoshi engineer in the productiondepartment worked directly on the combustioncase project
from Rolls-Royce and Sandvik Coromant isagain providing essential solutions Sueyoshi
says ldquoDuring our turning process there was
too much vibration I consulted Sandvik Coro-
mant and they pointed out that vibrations
came from having a weak tool holder We are
now conducting tests using the CoroTurn SL
70 with Coromant Capto in order to resolve
the problem
ldquoFor the rough milling of Trent 1000 we
mostly used the high-feed CoroMill 210 cutter
because we can quickly do facemilling and
also make holesrdquo he continues ldquoBut we have
already pushed it to its maximum level For
the upcoming Trent XWB we need toimprove the conditions more Sandvik
Coromant tools are known to be stable but we
use them under difcult conditions Therefore
we need support
ldquoWHEN I AM FACED with a machining problem
I canrsquot solve things by myselfrdquo Sueyoshi says
ldquoI can think up new methods but I have no
guarantee they will actually work Sandvik
Coromant provides realistic guidelines and
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THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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METALWORKING WORLD
Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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METALWORKING WORLD
Sueyoshi an engineer from the production
department who worked directly on this
project
Yoshie Narita represents Sandvik Coromant
distributor Sanwa Seiki which oversaw the
implementation of the solution from the
beginning He made almost daily trips to
NGPSW and to the Sandvik Coromant
Productivity Center to monitor the process
ldquoGood results do not come right awayrdquo
says Yoshida recalling that it took almost six
years from the time that tests were rstconducted in 2001 to implementation on the
production line in 2007 ldquoBut everyone
associated with Sandvik Coromant responded
quickly to our questions and provided all the
support we neededrdquo Narita adds ldquoIt was a
long project but when we reached our goal it
truly felt like a team victoryrdquo
THE SUCCESS IN machining the Trent 1000
combustion cases was pivotal in the relation-
ship between NGPSW and Sandvik Coromant
but it was not the beginning The companies
had had a relationship for more than 20 years
ldquoWhen we nd a technical solution togetherwith a client it forms a strong relationship
between the companiesrdquo says Noriyuki
Matsumoto Nagoya branch manager at
Sandvik Coromant Japan ldquoWe had the
opportunity to take members of NGPSW to
Sweden and show them our research on
ceramic cutting as well as our full range of
productsrdquo
NGPSW is now working on the Trent
XWB the new series of turbofan engines
A combustin Waspalomachined
Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries employees with
the combustion case
Rsh hor Ever now and then the companrsquosemployees run a noontime relay race at the plantgrounds in Nagoya
Yasuhiro Sueyoshi engineer in the productiondepartment worked directly on the combustioncase project
from Rolls-Royce and Sandvik Coromant isagain providing essential solutions Sueyoshi
says ldquoDuring our turning process there was
too much vibration I consulted Sandvik Coro-
mant and they pointed out that vibrations
came from having a weak tool holder We are
now conducting tests using the CoroTurn SL
70 with Coromant Capto in order to resolve
the problem
ldquoFor the rough milling of Trent 1000 we
mostly used the high-feed CoroMill 210 cutter
because we can quickly do facemilling and
also make holesrdquo he continues ldquoBut we have
already pushed it to its maximum level For
the upcoming Trent XWB we need toimprove the conditions more Sandvik
Coromant tools are known to be stable but we
use them under difcult conditions Therefore
we need support
ldquoWHEN I AM FACED with a machining problem
I canrsquot solve things by myselfrdquo Sueyoshi says
ldquoI can think up new methods but I have no
guarantee they will actually work Sandvik
Coromant provides realistic guidelines and
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10 METALWORKING WORLD
THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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14 METALWORKING WORLD
BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
18 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
METALWORKING WORLD
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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THE CHALLENGEIN BRIEFTHE NEEDNagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) wanted to
cut down milling time for the
manufacture of Trent1000 jet enginecombustion cases in Waspaloy
THE SOLUTIONROUGH OPERATION CoroMill 210
and a ceramic milling cutter with
CC6060 inserts removing large
amounts of metal in a short time
MEDIUM OPERATION CoroMill 300
with round inserts allowing for low
cutting forces reduced notch wear
and higher feed rates
FINISHING OPERATION CoroMill
390 ensured secure machining with a
stable tool life and no vibration with
required surface quality
THE RESULTThe machining time of the rough
surface was cut down from 60ndash70
hours to 40 for one cycle resulting in
more than 300 hours of time saved
per month NGPSW was able to
produce 10 combustion cases per
month
rdquoProviding support helping to figure
out the best way to use the tools iswhat sets Sandvik Coromant apartrdquo
we can think through solutions
together Providing support helping
to gure out the best way to use the
tools is what sets Sandvik Coromant
apartrdquo
From the experience of manufac-
turing the Trent 1000 combustion
cases Yoshida felt strongly that more
research on the machining of HRSAmust be done in a more expansive
way At the end of 2007 he created
the Global Manufacturing Technology Team
(GMATT) This virtual research group
involves NGPSW major universities and
machine toolmakers and tooling suppliers in
Japan Sandvik Coromant is an essential
partner in this group
Since 2008 GMATT has conducted tests
with ceramic milling and high-pressure coolant
to improve the machining of the new
series of Trent XWB jet engines
ldquoGMATTrsquos goal is to strengthen
Japanrsquos aero-engine manufacturing
industry with advanced applications
in order to succeed in the worldrdquo
says Yoshida ldquoWe will implement
the new techniques we developed
with Sandvik Coromant to the TrentXWB and PW 1200G enginesrdquo In
addition to GMATT NGPSW has
been collaborating on an application develop-
ment project with Rolls-Royce at the Ad-
vanced Manufacturing Research Centre in
Britain that also involves Sandvik Coromant
ldquoEfforts like this are necessaryrdquo says
Tominaga ldquobecause optimum solutions are
found when all parts of the puzzle come
together to make a bigger picturerdquo
The finished nozzlean LE-7A rocket enprepared for delive
The Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion
Systems Works (NGPSW) is an
operational facility of Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries a Japanese industrial giant
with sales of 33756 billion yen ($38
billion) in 2009 NGPSW has been in the
aerospace engine business since 1920
Production output stands at JPY 2256
billion ($25 billion) It has almost 2000
employees The main plant covers
4112000 square feet
MITSUBISHI HEAVYINDUSTRIES
YASUHIRO SUEYOSHI ENGINEER
Yoshie Narita SanwaSeiki representative
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METALWORKING WORLD
Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
12 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
TEXT PAUL REDSTONE
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METALWORKING WORLD
A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
18 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
METALWORKING WORLD
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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METALWORKING WORLD
Dutch architect Koen Olthuis would have us walk ndash and live ndash on water
Welcome Water WorldImagine a modern Venice withskyscrapers hundreds of feet high
and a network of shops roads andstreets ndash all built on water Orovercrowded coastal cities such asNew York and Hong Kong findingnew room to expand on the seaThis is Dutch architect KoenOthisrsquo vision
ldquoWater will definitely give newexpansion possibilities to citiesworldwiderdquo he says
Othisrsquo visions have aread
become reait in some 100
hoses that hersquos bit on or cose
to the waterline So far his
constructions are a mix of modernhouseboats and waterhouses andeven amphibious houses in theNetherands and abroad For
instance he has constructedhouses that will float if the waterrises Others like the one in thepicture are constructed on rivershores or other flood-risk areasAn additiona 1000 or so are
planned including the New Watera new district in the city of
Westland the Netherlands TheNew Water includes the first
floating apartment complexAs a Dutchman Olthuis hasalways been aware of the threatfrom the ocean Roughly a third ofthe Netherlands lies below sealevel and the Dutch have spent thepast 1000 ears or so batting the
sea Olthuis wants to take adifferent tack
ldquoThe threat of rising water levelsand climate change in combina-tion with increased urbanization
is forcing us to rethink ourrelationship with waterrdquo he say
Olthuis sees a wide applicatifor his buildings in areas wherefrequent storms and floodingcause continual hardship
ldquoFoating strctres are not j
a luxury alternative for people wwant to enjoy living near thewaterrdquo he says ldquoThey are asolution to the very real problemof climate change effectsrdquo
Koen Olthuis 39 is tfounder of the Dutcharchitectural firmWaterstudioNL whic
specializes in floatingstructures In 2007 hwas ranked No 122 oTime magazinersquos ist the most influentialpeople in the world
QUICK TIMETEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON PHOTO WATERSTUDION
INFLUENTALNEW THINKER
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
12 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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The next step in
composite machining
SOLUTION A new approach to ma-
chining including dedicated tools and
the latest application strategies
MACHINING COMPOSITES IS very different
from machining metals and machining one
type of composite is different from machin-
ing another composite Moreover the range
of composite materials is broader than that of
metals This has daunting implications for
machine shops that are beginning to
manufacture parts made of composites as
well as challenges for shops that are already
working with composites Machining
composites needs a reassessment ofmethods tools setup and in some cases even
machinery and xturing In fact every new
composite material entering the machine
shop needs a new approach in machining
The cutting action in composite materials
is quite different from that of metals in that
the cutting edge does not generate chips
through shearing as with the majority of
metals The edge breaks off the composite
material to be removed often cutting the
epoxy resin and fracturing or cutting the
bers in the process
The general principle of machining
composites is to use extra-sharp cuttingedges that have sufcient clearance in order
to give a clean cut and minimize the
tendency for the tool to rub against the
workpiece Tool wear needs to be absolutely
minimized as even minor geometrical
changes to the edge can rapidly lead to
excessive heat generation and edge
CHALLENGE To provide the tools and
processes to improve the rapidly ex-
panding area of composite machining
For miing composites the CoroMi 590 facemiis equipped with PCD inserts for high demandson tolerances and surface finish It is capable ofhigh cutting data with minimal splintering offibers in dry machining ndash ideal when dustextraction (see picture) is in place and when themachining is last in line followed by assembly
breakdown and if not addressed can affect
the all-important quality levels
WHERE VARIOUS TOOL geometries are needed
to suit the varied character of the composite
material cutting tools need to cut easily
generating minimal thrust forces
Achieving successful performance
security and results requires establishing
individual processes to suit and optimize
operations and the composite materials in
question An economic calculation should
determine what solution is the most
favorable in situations where the material
removal rate is important but not the main
factor
Hole and edge quality combined with
satisfactory hole cost and cost per foot wil
affect productivity more when it comes to
composite machining The nish achievedone operation can reduce or eliminate
secondary operations contributing to
improved tool life and reduced machine
downtime
In the continually evolving world of
composite machining use of dedicated
cutting tools for a particular type of
composite is essential It is also essential t
establish the right parameters for the
operations at hand and to achieve the corr
setup
DRILLING A DOMINANT operation in
composites is particularly challenging because the material can splinter or even
split into separate layers (delamination) at
the entry and exit of the hole Achieving th
necessary surface nish requires extra effo
to obtain satisfactory cutting action betwe
the ber layers and the matrix As impact
resistance and heat resistance improve in
TECHNOLOGYTEXT CHRISTER RICHT
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
TEXT PAUL REDSTONE
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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SUMMARYIn addition to developing cutting tools that
will lift performance in composite
machining Sandvik Coromant is also
focusing on the development of optimum
processes in this area
A range of new drills and milling cutters
is improving performance in the use of
composite materials Carbide drills have
been designed with diamond coatings suit-
able for a number of applications as well
as with vein-PCD technology Several new
drill geometries have been developed to
date for making high-quality holes in
various carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP)
materials For milling edging and trimming
composite parts endmills and facemillswith specially developed PCD inserts and
coated solid carbide provide new
advantages Both standard and engi-
neered products form solutions for the
present and future in drilling and milling
composites
A composite is produced when two materials
each with dif ferent individual characteristicsare combined to form a material with a
certain property
Fibers whiskers particles or woven
materials are dispersed in a matrix where they
add stiffness and strength Structural
composites are made up of laminates or
sandwich layers A laminar composite has
stacked sheets cemented together in a way
that the strength orientation varies with
successive layers
The main matrix materials are organic
materials metal and ceramic and the
reinforcement may be a continuous or
discontinuous material of carbon or some
inorganic materialCarbon fiber aramid fiber and carbon-
aramid fiber reinforced-plastic composite
materials are common airframe materials The
fibers are bonded in the matrix material such
as an epoxy resin Applications for composites
are growing rapidly and thus the development
of materials is also growing
The compositematerial
Composites solutions are application-
specific Solutions can include one of
the CoroDrill geometries selected or
adapted to the material and operation
Due to the variation in materials in
different components three geometries
have been developed including an
all-around drill CoroDrill 855 to arrive
at optimum processes that deliver hole
quality to meet the highest demands
The CoroDrill 856 is designed to
minimize delamination tendencies at
hole entries and exits particularly in
resin-rich composites But drilling
fiber-rich materials requires a geometry
that will reduce splintering such as the
new CoroDrill 854 drill with similarities
to a geometry used for aluminum
composites machining must also evolve
Specially adapted polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) tipped or coated tools have the best
tool life as diamond stands up to the wear of
various carbon ber and stacked materials
including titanium
Demands on at machined surfaces are
often high for composite components as are
those on edged and trimmed features
demanding innovative approaches with
suitable indexable inserts and diamond-coat-ed solid carbide tools
Engineered PCD cutters are a solution to
most milling operations where vein-PCD
and brazed PCD tools are designed with
various ute designs to meet application
demands Improvements include achieving
better surface nish by applying a particular
tool geometry in the best possible way This
may also entail transporting dust while
further reducing splintering and fraying
tendencies
CD 854 CD 855 CD 856
When edging and Sturtz milling is
part of the composite-machining
solution CoroMill 390 endmill with
PCD-tipped or -coated precision
inserts is especially effective in
composites with a high-fiber
content To edge and trim compositeparts carbide or diamond inserts or
solid carbide cutters are effective for
achieving high-quality results
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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16 METALWORKING WORLD
In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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BACK TO
THE FUTUREENERGY Once derided and discounted the nuclear powerindustry is now back Manufacturers that want to catch the trainneed to prepare themselves for the extreme demands and tough-to-manufacture materials in this rapidly growing sector
TEXT PAUL REDSTONE
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
18 METALWORKING WORLD
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
METALWORKING WORLD
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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METALWORKING WORLD
Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
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With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
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Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
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A few years ago nuclear power was a pariah
industry widely considered to be in terminal decline
But with world energy demand predicted to increase by
44 percent by 2030 and growing pressure to reduce CO2
emissions its future now looks decidedly rosier
ldquoNuclear renaissancerdquo is a well-used phrase these days
Manufacturers that supply vital components to theindustry are certainly experiencing growing order
books And if the more optimistic predictions are
correct there will be major implications for the
metalcutting industry
Leading the way in aggressive nuclear plans is China
with 35 new reactors planned and 90 proposed by 2030
followed by India with 23 reactors planned and 15
proposed But big things are also under way in Europe
which relies on nuclear power for 34 percent of its
electricity more than double the global average
Europersquos expansion is spearheaded by the United
Kingdom where the government has just given the
green light to 10 sites for new reactors The country
currently has 10 nuclear power stations so the moverepresents a major increase Four plants are already in
the planning stage
John McNamara head of communications at the
UKrsquos Nuclear Industry Association says the move will
help revitalize many other aspects of British industry
not least metalcutting ldquoBritain is planning the rst eet
of new nuclear power stations in Europerdquo he says ldquoThis
will mean a massive build program over the next 10
years ndash Britainrsquos biggest building project following the
preparations for the 2012 Olympicsrdquo
High-precision work is an everyday thing for
Swedish contract manufacturer GenerPro
part of the Leax Group and a leading
specialist in large generators and turbines
for the power generation industry A recent
project to supply subcontractor Alstom with
a generator rotor for the TVO nuclear power
plant in Finland proved the value of itspartnership with Sandvik Coromant
Tore Andersson an industrial engineer at
GenerPro says ldquoFor this rotor we had to
drill holes to a depth of 53 meters [174
feet] crossing through the rotor Previously
we hadnrsquot gone deeper than 37 meters [12
feet] We successfully drilled four holes in
two rotors Hole straightness accuracy to
within four millimeters [0158 inch] was
needed at the end point but we actually
achieved 25 millimeters [0098 inch]
which is excellentrdquo
The size of the rotor created specia
challenges ldquoWhen drilling such deep
you would normally rotate the piece to
ensure the best possible hole straight
Andersson says ldquoOn a piece this big
a rotationally asymmetrical hole thatrsquo
not possible and the hole must be dran angle that puts extremely high dem
on the drilling process There is no ma
for error the piece weighs 80 tons an
represents considerable valuerdquo
The solution was based on Sandvik
Coromantrsquos deep hole drilling system
with CoroDrill 800 ldquoThe new thingrdquo
Andersson says ldquowas the dedicated d
head design with an extra guide pad T
and specialist support were why we
succeeded so wellrdquo
ldquoNo margin for errorrdquo
Growing pressure toreduce CO2 emissionsand increased energydemands are drivinga renaissance innuclear power
From eft Tore AnderssonKas Goumlran Bjoumlrknd
Thomas Aringberg (SandvikCoromant) and Jan Bostroumlm
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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METALWORKING WORLD
YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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28 METALWORKING WORLD
ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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METALWORKING WORLD
White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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In 2008 nuclear power accounted
for 14 percent of global electricity
generation down from the 16ndash17
percent that had been consistent for
the 20 years up to 2005 Butprojections have been revised
upward In 2008 global nuclear
power capacity was predicted to
increase by 27 to 100 percent by
2030Source International Atomic Energy Agency
ndash Energy Electricity and Nuclear Power
Estimates for the Period to 2030
J O H N Eacute R
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METALWORKING WORLD
Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
METALWORKING WORLD
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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Meeting nuclear needsIn addition to deep hole drilling in
generator shafts Sandvik Coromant
offers tool technologies for a number ofother applications within the nuclear
power industry
In turbine shaft and turbine wheel
production Coromant Capto and the
CoroTurn SL modular adapter system in
combination with damped blades for long
overhangs and ldquohockey stickrdquo grooving
tools have solved a number of manufac-
turing problems The CoroBore boring
system is well suited to large casings
In the blade machining area the new
exchangeable-head milling cutter CoroMill
316 is creating interest among blade
manufacturers For roughing the
round-insert milling cutter CoroMill 300 isa productive solution
Per Forssell program manager for power
generation at Sandvik Coromant says
ldquoWe closely monitor the development of
new more advanced high-alloyed
workpiece materials This has led to the
high-pressure coolant technology CoroTurn
HP which improves chip control and
productivity Our technical specialists have
extensive experience and application
knowledge and are dedicated to supporting
customers to achieve their targetsrdquo
There will be a major push now McNamara says as
many of the UKrsquos power stations are nearing the end of
their service life ldquoOver the next 10 to 15 years Britain
will lose around one-third of its total power generation
capacityrdquo he says ldquoDemand is increasing by around 2
percent per year and new build is needed to avoid anenergy gap The rst new nuclear power station will be
operative in 2017 and the intention is to bring another
one online every 18 monthsrdquo
Developing an effective supply chain is an important
focus McNamara says ldquoThere is a skills gap as we
have not built anything new since the early 1990s so
rms with specialist capabilities for the nuclear power
industry will be in great demandrdquo he says ldquoCompanies
that have stopped working with nuclear will be
encouraged to return to the industry and there will also
be a need for new players Those who get involved now
will have many opportunities in the wider European and
global expansionrdquo
Despite the undeniable expansion nuclear power
remains a relatively small percentage of the global
energy mix (renewable sources now generate moreelectricity for example) and may not increase its overall
share signicantly According to United Nations gures
renewables in 2008 overtook fossil fuels in attracting
power generation investment with the biggest growth
coming from China India and other developing
countries But coal with its widespread
availability still remains the fastest-growing
energy source
McNamara says that one of the key drivers
for nuclear growth is the pressing issue of
climate change CO2 reduction targets are
increasingly aggressive while round-the-
clock power demands are increasing And
while the intermittent nature of renewablesmeans that wind farms and solar power plants
currently deliver at best 30 to 40 percent of
generating capacity a nuclear power station can
continuously perform at more than 90 percent of
capacity
ldquoIf you donrsquot have nuclear you can forget your
climate change credentialsrdquo McNamara says ldquoRenewa-
bles are expanding but without nuclear itrsquos currently
impossible to satisfy growing baseload demand while
reducing emissionsrdquo
The major metalworking applications within a nuclear
power station include manufacturing of turbines andgenerators Itrsquos complex and precise work says Per
Forssell program manager for power generation at
Sandvik Coromant
ldquoThere are extremely high quality demands on
componentsrdquo he says ldquoThere are also a lot of advanced
materials involved such as heat-resistant
super-alloys which can be tricky to work
with and often require long machining
timesrdquo
Another challenge is the sheer scale of the
equipment ldquoEverything is bigger in the new
more powerful reactor designsrdquo Forssell
says ldquoThe electrical generator rotor shaft for
example is made from a single piece ofmetal It might weigh 80 [metric] tons There
is a lot of machining involved after which
the piece may be reduced to something like 60 tons
When all the electrical components are added itrsquos back
up to 80 tons againrdquo
High reliability is an essential prerequisite Forssell
adds ldquoThe industry has great potentialrdquo he says ldquoThe
winners will be stable companies with the resources to
make a long-term commitment and work to demanding
regulations Trust is paramountrdquo
ldquoIf you donrsquot havenuclear you can
forget your climatechange credentialsrdquoCoroTurn SL modular
adapter system
CoroMi 316 exchangebe-
head cutter is well suitedfor the machining ofturbine blades
JOHN MCNAMARA HEAD OF COMMuNICATIONS AT THEuKrsquoS NuClEAR INDuSTRy ASSOCIATION
John McNamara
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
METALWORKING WORLD
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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Switching to high gear
SOLUTION Upgrade machining
methods and replace high-speed
steel tools with modern cemented
carbide tools
THE DEMAND FOR greener energy and
concerns about climate change are making
wind energy increasingly topical Indeed
wind power is a rare bird in todayrsquos
unforgiving economic climate While the 30
percent growth rate of recent years has
diminished to 18ndash22 percent long-term
growth still remains strong
The main challenge in the wind power
industry ndash how to keep pace with demand ndashis very different and much more positive
than the challenges facing many other elds
In wind energy the focus is on increasing
productivity and fullling the stringent
quality requirements
The gearbox the link between the rotor
the main shaft and the generator is one of
the most critical components in a wind
turbine A typical gearbox contains several
geared parts such as the ring gear planetary
gear sun gear and slow gear wheel
IN ADDITION wind turbines include various
rings with gears such as slewing rings a typeof component consisting of a gear and a
bearing to control the pitch angle of the
blades and to orient the nacelle appropriately
in relation to the wind
In gearbox production quality in practical
terms means consistency and tight toleranc-
es Generally the gearbox is the most
CHALLENGE How can the wind
power industry increase the produc-
tivity and cost-efficiency of gear
milling operations
vulnerable component in a wind turbine andgearbox failure can result in serious
availability issues and high repair costs
Thus gearboxes require the best possible
quality without compromising productivity
The gears in a wind turbine gearbox are
commonly made in a two-stage process
milling in the roughing stage and grinding in
the nishing operation Any inconsistenciduring the gear milling process will make
grinding more difcult
IN RECENT YEARS gearbox manufacturers
have invested heavily in modern machine
tools However powerful new machines
often stretch the capabilities of convention
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
This hob cutter withindexable inserts increasesthe productivity in gearcutting
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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28 METALWORKING WORLD
ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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SUMMARYIn the wind power industry continuingstrong demand necessitates a focus on both
high productivity and high quality New disc
milling cutters and hobs modern indexable
carbide inserts and comprehensive support
from experienced specialists make an
effective solution to the challenges of gear
component manufacturing
HOB WITH CARBIDE INSERTS
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cut
hob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 460525 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 102 minutes
HHS HOB
Module 16 Wind Power planetary gear 1st2nd cuthob diameter 118 inches
Cutting speed 164164 ftmin
Feed per revolution 006013 inrev
Total time of hobbing cycle 298 minutes
The results speak for themselves The productivity
increased by two-thirds and a consistent secure
operation was accomplished The customer felt that
the investment in the new machine was a success
Case studyGear hobbing with carbideindexable hob vs HSS hob
high-speed steel (HSS) tooling to the limit
making it difcult to fully utilize the
potential of efcient machinery
This is a good example of the interdepend-
ence of all factors in a machining process
Increasing the overall performance is rarely
possible by a single improvement without
overall optimization
In addition to inferior performance HSS
tools involve a great deal of logistical effort
handling and regrinding which all add up to
loss of time and higher total costs
A strong solution to the problems of gearmilling is a modern tool with a high number
of advanced indexable carbide inserts Each
additional insert increases the potential
cutting data and productivity
Indexable inserts also solve the logistical
problems related to HSS tooling and provide
in-house control over productivity
In 2010 and 2011 new products from
Sandvik Coromant will include disc milling
cutters and hob milling cutters which will
bring the benets of advanced carbide inserts
to an operation traditionally dominated by
conventional HSS tools
While modern cemented carbide inserts
are strong contenders for productive gear
milling choosing the optimal tool insert and
grade is not simply a matter of picking up the
most impressive tool catalog
A MORE PRUDENT course is to look for adedicated partner with advanced application
knowledge and a good understanding of the
customerrsquos challenges requirements and
goals
Ideally a tooling partner should be able to
offer a total solution for a specic wind
turbine component ndash the necessary tools and
inserts as well as methods and all backed up
by full support from experienced profession-
als
As the productivity improvement case
illustrates (see box) such solutions can make
a real difference in the productivity of a
given machining operation
METALWORKING WORLD
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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22 METALWORKING WORLD
White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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28 METALWORKING WORLD
ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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Seversky Tube Works located in the forested
foothills of the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg is
Russiarsquos biggest steel pipe production factory It is part
of the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) one of the
leaders in the global pipe business Maintaining this
leading position however is not simply about focusing
on massive capital projects Itrsquos also about providing its
customers with pipe products of the highest quality
Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head of Seversky
Tube Worksrsquo cutting laboratory knows this well
Zyryanov is particularly proud of a small solid carbide
cutting tool he designed together with SandvikCoromant engineers to create the pressure-tight threaded
connection required for the casings used in gas elds
This tiny component ndash not much larger than a coin
and weighing about 07 ounce ndash plays an important role
in the oil and gas industry
THE SPECIALIZED insert which has three cutting teeth and
a special geometry for easy disposal of the steel chips is
used for cutting thread in cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel pipes used in pumping gas in Siberia
SMALL PARTPLAYS BIG ROLEPOLEVSKOY RUSSIA Yevgeny Sergeevich Zyryanov head ofthe cutting laboratory at Seversky Tube Works develops new typesof threaded joint casings to meet the demands of the market
Sometimes all thatrsquos needed is one small insert
CLOSE983085UP
These high-performance pipes require premium-cl
threaded connections The specialized threads preven
gas pumped at high pressures from escaping and are
essential for safe and accident-free gas exploration
production and transportation
Until Zyryanov designed the tool for cutting these
high-performance threads on Severskyrsquos own gas-tigh
connections Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom had t
buy its pipes from overseas suppliers
NOW THANKS TO A component that costs around $40
Gazprom can purchase the pipes from Seversky TubeWorks taking advantage of the transportation cost
savings resulting from buying domestically
Zyryanov talks about his job in the midst of the
cavernous (650 by 3000 feet) hangar that houses the
cutting laboratory at Seversky Zyryanovrsquos words are
but drowned out by the cacophony of hundreds of ste
pipes being moved along processing lines
ldquoWersquore always scanning the marketrdquo he says ldquoThe
are many companies that produce metalworking tools
and we are constantly testing products from different
TEXT NICK HOLDSWORTH PHOTO JEREMY NICHOLL
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METALWORKING WORLD
YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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METALWORKING WORLD
Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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METALWORKING WORLD
YEVGENY SERGEEVICHZYRYANOV
Age 48
Lives Polevskoi Sverdlovsk region RussiaFamily Wife Natalya an accountant at the
Seversky Tube Works and two grown
daughters ndash Yelena an engineer in
Severskyrsquos RampD department and Olga a
university student studying personnel
management
Education Graduate of Urals Technical
University Ekaterinburg metallurgy
department with a specialty in steel tube
production
Interests Freshwater fishing
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22 METALWORKING WORLD
White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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METALWORKING WORLD
Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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White-hot pipesmove through theproduction processSeversky Tube Worksplans to beginworking with newhigher grades ofsteel that have a highchrome content
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METALWORKING WORLD
Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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METALWORKING WORLD
Seversky Tube Works is Russiarsquos top producer of hot-rolled
electric-welded steel pipes producing more than a million t
of round and profiled steel pipes a year The company is
located in Polevskoi in the Sverdlovsk region an area know
for its long metalworking tradition
Major clients for Severskyrsquos hot-rolled pipes includeRussiarsquos top oil and gas companies Gazprom Lukoil and TN
BP as well as industrial clients around the world
Seversky Tube Works produces 320000 metric tons
(352800 US tons) of steel pipe a year in diameters rangin
from 66 to 13 inches for the gas and oil industries In addit
the company produces 305000 tons (336200 US tons) o
electric-welded pipes a year for the automotive and constru
tion industries and pipelines in diameters of 04 to 21 inche
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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METALWORKING WORLD
solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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companies Wersquove worked as partners with SandvikCoromant for 11 years now and the quality and
reliability of their tools is what makes them the best
The tools are hard-wearing and versatile And of course
it is very important for us to work with partners that
have their ofces in Russiardquo
Vladimir Leshukov regional representative at
Sandvik Coromant in Ekaterinburg worked closely with
Zyryanov to resolve the precise technical details
required to create the specialized insert liaising with
engineers and designers at the Sandvik Coromant
ldquoQuality and price are the keyto what we do We considerSandvik Coromant our toppartner because it offers bothrdquo
headquarters in Sweden to ne-tune it until everyone
was satised
ldquoI usually visit the Seversky Works two or three tim
a month to discuss the plantrsquos needs for cutting insert
and to provide information on how we can help with
technical or production questions they haverdquo says
Leshukov
THE SEVERSKY TUBE Works started in 1739 and grew
with the town and the local metalworking industry
Today many of the Severskyrsquos 8000 factory workerscome from families who have worked at the plant for
generations
Zyryanov is no exception His father grandfather a
great grandfather all worked at Seversky and he hims
has worked there for 25 years ever since his graduati
from Ekaterinburgrsquos Urals Technical University in
metallurgy His wife Natalya is an accountant at the
works and daughter Yelena is an engineer in the
research and development department
Zyryanov enjoys the creative challenge of nding
MIKHAIL ZUEV MANAGING DIRECTOR
Yevgeny SergeevichZyryanov confers witViktor Berezov headsupervisor in the cutshop
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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solutions to thorny technical problems ldquoWe have plans
to begin working with new grades of steel that have ahigher chrome contentrdquo he says ldquoThat will place new
demands on quality for the cutting tools we use The oil
and gas industry is always progressing and it is our job
to come up with solutions to the challenges we are given
by our customersrdquo
SEVERSKY TUBE WORKS customers include Russiarsquos
biggest oil and gas companies ndash Gazprom Lukoil and
TNK BP ndash as well as companies across Europe the
Middle East America and Asia ndash so attention to detail
and customer service is everything
The Seversky Works has recently modernized its steel-
smelting facility and plans for the future include a
massive modernization of the pipe rolling facility Withthe adoption of new technologies the company hopes to
be able to make a major qualitative and quantitative
breakthrough in oil and gas pipe production and an
essential reduction in the industryrsquos impact on the
environment
ldquoQuality and price are the key when choosing a
partnerrdquo says Seversky Managing Director Mikhail
Zuev ldquoThatrsquos why we consider Sandvik Coromant our
top partner in thread-cutting toolsrdquo
The triangular coated carbide insert
used at the Seversky Tube Works to cut
specialized high-performance gas-proof
threads for cold-resistant heavy-alloyed
steel gas pipes goes by the name
ldquothread cutting plate 4125rdquo The
number refers to the grade of steel the
tool is designed to work on
The tiny coin-sized insert measures
09 inch on a side and has a width of
024 inch and three cutting teeth It
weighs about 07 ounce The insert is
designed to cut thread in a patented
high-tight pipe connection of premium
classThe customerrsquos specification was
demanding calling for a tool made with
high accuracy that was both hard-
wearing and capable of giving top
performance through some 200 cutting
cycles before needing replacement
ldquoThe first challenge in designing the
tool was to secure the necessary
geometry of the cutting edges in order
to produce accurate and precise pipe
threadsrdquo says Yevgeny Sergeevich
Zyryanov head of Severskyrsquos cutting
laboratory
The second challenge Zyryanov
says was to reduce the number ofthread-cutting cycles necessary ldquoin
order to make the cutting process
easier and less time-consumingrdquo The
third was figuring out how to fix the
insert to the turning tool on a
pipe-threading machine
With the help of Sandvik Coromant
engineers those challenges were
overcome
Vladimir Leshukov the local
representative for Sandvik Coromant in
Ekaterinburg recalls
ldquoWe worked closely with Yevgeny
Sergeevich liaising with Sandvik
Coromant engineers in Sweden to
come up with an insert that had
sufficient and smart geometry with a
stable accurate mounting in the
turning tool on the pipe-threading
machine and specific innovations such
as the special chip-forming geometry
behind the cutting teeth to ensure that
waste chip was removed without risk of
damaging the threads being cutrdquo
Slightly rounded edges for thecutting edges suggested by Anatoly
Khromov who works at Sandvik MKTS
in Moscow helped improve cutting
durability
ldquoEveryone in the cutting laboratory
gave some inputrdquo says Zyryanov
ldquoWersquove ended up with an insert that
does a necessary job and does it well
It is made with a high degree of
accuracy and it lasts twice as longrdquo
The key to successA hot pipe is shiftedinto position forcutting as it movesthrough theproduction process
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
The custom-ized inserts
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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THE GREEN
FEEDYARDIt is the true all-American tough-guy professionMetalworking World traveled to Hereford Texas
to meet the modern-day cowboy ndash and found atown working to make life a little greener
TEXT HENRIK EK PHOTO MARTIN ADOLFSSON
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Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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METALWORKING WORLD
Hereford Texas is the self-proclaimed beef
capital of the world The town is named for a famous
breed of beef cattle and it has around a million head of
cattle on feed That works out to 60 animals for each
resident
The town situated a few miles southwest of
Amarillo is part of the Great Plains The ground is at
as far as you can see and the presence of cattle is
unmistakable Endless elds are covered by them and
the smell is inescapable It also seems every man in
Hereford wears the famous Texas 10-gallon cowboy hat
with prideldquoThis isnrsquot a business itrsquos a way of liferdquo says cowboy
Rex Reynolds ldquoI couldnrsquot see myself doing anything
elserdquo
Fellow cowboy Rob Levnons agrees
ldquoI started when I was 6 years oldrdquo he says ldquoOur job
is to ride around and check on the animals The sick
ones are the ones moping around and being snotty We
take them to a special area where they are looked atrdquo
Reynolds and Levnons make their living riding
horseback on one of the nationrsquos largest feedyards the
Bar G which accommodates 130000 head of cattle I
owned by Hereford local Johnny Trotter who himselstarted out as a cowboy
ldquoItrsquos the only way the job can be donerdquo he says
ldquoEvery animal is looked in the eye every day Wersquove
25 cowboys give or take starting at 530 am riding
three horses a day going into all the 1200 pens looki
at all the animals Thatrsquos the kind of attention we give
them And if one is sick we take it aside and make it
feel better Itrsquos the cowboy wayrdquo
Trotter says some people have been trying to switc
from horses to vehicles of various kinds for years
ldquoThis isnrsquot a businessitrsquos a way of life Icouldnrsquot see myselfdoing anything elserdquo
Bob Josserand feedardowner and the mayor ofHereford
Wet distillgrain is abyproductof ethanol
productio
Modern cowboyson their daily rideto check on theanimals CiroFraire (eft) and
Ramon Tovar
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28 METALWORKING WORLD
ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
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to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
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28 METALWORKING WORLD
ldquoBut it wonrsquot workrdquo he says
The cowboys here in Hereford are dressed just as
yoursquod expect ndash in jeans boots and the ubiquitous
10-gallon hat But despite the appearance of an ordinary
Texas town things are not ordinary in Hereford
You wonrsquot nd wildcat oil drillers here running
roughshod over the environment In fact itrsquos not even a
stretch to say the town is in the vanguard on greenissues
ldquoBut then again we never had oil hererdquo says Sheila
Quirk who heads the city-funded Hereford Economic
Development Corporation by way of explaining the
townrsquos green predilections
THE TOWN RECENTLY invited two ethanol plants into the
community The rst owned by White Energy is
already fully operational and ts nicely into the master
plan of a green alliance between the farmers and the
ethanol industry The second being built by Panda
Energy International is on hold because of the current
recession
In Johnny Trotterrsquos feedyard the cattle are fed a diet
that includes about 10 percent of what is called wet
distillers grain ndash a byproduct of ethanol production
ldquoWersquove been on the ethanol byproduct for two years
nowrdquo Trotter says ldquoWersquore probably one of the biggest
consumers of wet distillers grain in the country and itrsquos
a consistent productrdquoIt also happens to be perfect for cattle feeding
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us to compete with the
northern states that have got a lot of cornrdquo says Bob
Josserand another local feedyard owner and the mayor
of Hereford ldquoIf we hadnrsquot had the ethanol plant and the
wet distillers grain we probably would have seen the
loss of some cattle feeding to the northern yardsrdquo
JOSSERAND SAYS THE area around Hereford is well
suited to the beef industry in many ways The
temperature is good and the lack of moisture is
benecial
ldquoThe more mud and water the animals stumblearound in the more energy they use and more muscle
they buildrdquo Josserand explains ldquoThe market wants
lsquofattyrsquo cows that simply eat and build up fatty body m
without burning any of it A wet farm is therefore a ba
farmrdquo
Also a main freight railway that runs from Chicago
Los Angeles passes through here But having a main
source of feed produced nearby is a huge step toward
more efcient business
ldquoThe ethanol plant allows us tocompete with the northern statesthat have got a lot of cornrdquo
Feedard owner Johnn Trotter
Sheila Quirk headof the Hereford EconomiDevelopment Corpora-tion
With some 1 miion
cattle on feed HerefordTexas is the self-proclaimed beef capitalof the world
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White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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METALWORKING WORLD
White Energy has been running the first
ethanol plant in Hereford Texas since
2007 The company has said it located
the plant in Hereford because the area is
a stronghold for the cattle industry
ldquoWe have an economic advantage inproduction here because we are able to
market all of the co-products at 35
percent dry matter and not incur the
energy costs associated with drying the
wet grains to 90 percent dry matterrdquo
says Dane Noyce who markets the
co-products for White Energyrsquos Hereford
location ldquoMost ethanol plants are forced
to dry their co-products to lessen the
cost of freight to end usersrdquo
In simple terms the ethanol
production process starts with corn going
through a hammer mill It then enters the
liquefaction process where water and
heat are added and the resulting mixture
is fermented a process that takes about
56 hours After fermentation a solution
that contains about 15 percent alcohol is
transferred to the beer well and from
there to distillation where it is heated to
158 degrees Fahrenheit the tempera-
ture at which alcohol becomes gas The
alcohol is then cooled to a liquid state
and sieves are used to separate any
remaining water from the liquid After
distillation the remaining mash is
processed in centrifuges where the wet
distillers grain is separated from the
liquid fraction Noyce explains that in
the Hereford area both feedyards and
dairies use wet distillers grains in theircattle rations so the company sells a
majority of this product within a 75-mile
radius of the town
White Energy has no plans to burn
manure to fuel its plant as Panda Energy
International its competition in the area
plans to do when its plant is complete
Noyce says ldquoItrsquos not a proven theoryrdquo he
says ldquobut yoursquove got to appreciate the
ideardquo He suggests that making use of
the methane gas might be a better
concept Methane has the attention of
environmentalists and reducing the
volume in livestock production would
be perceived as beneficial
ldquoIf we could someday develop a closed
system with a feedyard an ethanol plant
and a methane digester well that would
make a lot of senserdquo Noyce says
Donrsquot be surprised if you see a new
groundbreaking solution here in
Hereford first
One step better
NO MATTER HOW GREEN the initiatives in Hereford may
sound people in the beef business do want to make a
prot The beef business like many others has soured
in the past few years Josserand says the main issue is
that people donrsquot seem to spend money on prime cuts of
beef anymore The high-priced steaks sold to steak
houses and ne restaurants are less in demand today So
in order to keep this agriculture-dependent community
in blossom smarter practices are needed such as fueling
an ethanol plant with manurePanda Energy International in its yet-to-be-completed
ethanol production facility plans to burn manure to fuel
its plant Construction is currently on hold as the banks
pulled their support during the recession but the idea
lives on
ldquoManure is a problem since we have such a concen-
tration of cattlerdquo says Josserand who estimates he
spends from $300000 to $500000 annually to collect
and ship manure to become fertilizer ldquoWe calculated it
would reduce our cost to $50000 if Panda were to
take it insteadrdquo
Corn becomes ethanol a clean energy source and
its byproduct becomes feed for the local beef industry
which in turn produces manure to then fuel the plant ndash thatrsquos a complete ecosystem for you
ldquoYes wersquore doing our partrdquo says Trotter adding that
his industry isnrsquot given the credit it deserves ldquoSince the
cattle industry is so independent wersquore scrutinized by
the government and so we are kind of just being quiet
and accepting the blame for being a burden to the
environment But I think the story needs to be toldrdquo
NOW THE BEEF INDUSTRY in Hereford is being joined by
a huge inux of dairy farms And as the cattle popula-
tion grows the town must continue to strive forever-greener solutions
ldquoMore stringent environmental rulings are comingrdquo
says Trotter ldquoBut we just have to learn to live with itrdquo
Sheila Quirk already has a new project planned wind
turbines
ldquoWersquore working very aggressively to get wind
turbines and transmission linesrdquo she says ldquoWersquore trying
to become more independent from gas and oil We have
class-four winds right here which is goodrdquo
Dane Noyce marketsthe co-products forethanol producerWhite EnergrsquosHereford location
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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SUMMARYThread whirling is an important milling
operation that ensures high-qualitymanufacturing of bone screws for medical
applications The thread whirling solution
offered by Sandvik Coromant enables
medical component manufacturers to
make bone screws in a single-pass milling
operation while improving overall
component quality and productivity
SOLUTION Provide continual
innovation with machining solutions
and new grades
CHALLENGE To increase quality and
productivity in the manufacture of
medical components
Small improvements make a big difference
one back-turning operation for a dental scr
a change in insert grade resulted in signific
savings
MATERIAL 316 LVM CMC 0511
COOLANT Oil
INSERT MABR 3010 MABR 30
GRADE 1025 1105
CUTTING SPEED 233 ftmin 371 ftm
FEED 0001 inrev 0001 in
TOOL LIFE 150 pcs 1700
SAVINGS $1900
CASE STUDY
Thread whirling makeshigh-quality medical
parts more productiveOf all the precision machining challenges
making medical components represents
the pinnacle of the art Today Sandvik
Coromant offers impressive tooling solu-
tions that are essential to medical component
manufacturing
The companyrsquos thread whirling solution is
one of them offering a complete solution for
bone screws One benet of this solution is
that it is a single-pass milling operation thus
offering signicant productivity improve-
ments while enhancing overall qualityA thread whirling tool is basically a ring
with inserts mounted on the inner diameter A
machine-mounted attachment carries the tool
and rotates it at a high speed relative to the
slower rotating workpiece The ring is
positioned slightly off center from the part so
that a single insert engages the work per
rotation The thread angle of inclination is set
by the angle of the cutter ring to the
workpiece The thread prole is determined
by the design of the insert
The thread whirling process enables bone
screws to be produced in a huge variety of
lengths and diameters This is advantageousto bone screw manufacturers which
typically must develop custom threads to
accommodate human bone requirements
Human bone has a hard outer shell and a
softer sponge-like core Bone screws need to
be hard enough and sharp enough to
penetrate the outer shell but their thread
form must be able to resist pulling out the
bonersquos softer core
Thread whirling is an efcient productive
technique that produces high-quality threads
Common materials used are 316 LVN
stainless steel and titanium None of these
are straightforward to cut because of the
bone screwsrsquo prole which requires sharp
angles long thread lengths and large
differences between the root and head
diameters The thread whirling capability
offered by Sandvik Coromant is comple-mented by insert grade enhancements
This latest development is backed by a
deep knowledge of biomaterial manufactur-
ing and its machining requirements through
working with Sandvik Bioline and related
specialists in the medical components
industry Consequently Sandvik Coromant
has a specic program of development for
this sector that encompasses all of its
small-part manufacturing requirements
The extension of the 1105 for CoroCt XS is
suitable for smaller diameters (0039ndash0393inch) as required by bone screws and medicalimpants For one cstomer se of this insertgrade increased productivity by 59 percent
Thread whirlingwith insertsattached
TECHNOLOGYTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON
30 METALWORKING WORLD
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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34 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
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36 METALWORKING WORLD
OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
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METALWORKING WORLD
THE SPEEDYTREATMENTGOumlTTINGEN GERMANY In early 2009 German manufacturerMayer Feintechnik installed a new multi-task machine Now thehuge investment has paid off with doubled productivity ldquoAutomation is the only way to survive global competition and tocontinue to growrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank Neuschulz szlig
ProductionmanagerKarl-RichardCurdt works onthe newmulti-taskmachine
TEXTTOMAS LUNDIN PHOTO BERNHARD CLASSEN
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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34 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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36 METALWORKING WORLD
OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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32 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig Achim Ludewig is German manufac-
turer Mayer Feintechnikrsquos best turner The
spiky-haired veteran works at the far end of
the factory with the new Mori Seiki NT 4250
multi-task machine
The machine installed in early 2009
integrates turning and milling without having
to set up the workpiece ldquoItrsquos a challengerdquo
Ludewig says with a cheeky smile as he patsthe machine ldquoThere are a thousand and one
ways to program it Sometimes I think of a
solution at home in the bathroom while Irsquom in
the middle of shavingrdquo
ldquoThe machine is worth every single euro we
paid for itrdquo says CEO and part-owner Frank
Neuschulz ldquoBut you have to have employees
like Achim Ludewig who like to solve
problems and are interested in it and who are
also doing extra training alongside their
normal work hours
ldquoYou also need a partner who helps to get it
right from the start so that you avoid having to
improvise and make improvements after-
wardrdquo he says
MAYER FEINTECHNIK IS a manufacturing
company with 45 employees situated in
Goumlttingen Germany It was founded in 1951 by Willy Mayer who in the early years
manufactured interior ttings for model trains
Almost a third of its sales today come from
medical technology an industry that in
Germany alone has revenues of $25 billion
The rest is divided between the areas of
laser technology measurement technology
and instruments for the optical industry
Practically all its customers are among the top
ve world leaders in their markets
ldquoThey are discriminating customers who
demand high quality great exibility and th
ability to develop at the same rate they do
themselvesrdquo says Neuschulz In 2004 he to
on a 50 percent share in Mayer FeintechnikThe company was then already out in fro
When Mayer Feintechnik introduced Japan
CNC machines in the 1970s many compet
tors hadnrsquot yet discovered the potential of
CNC technology Since Neuschulz came in
the company the rate of modernization has
been further increased by annual investmen
of around $14 million The goal is to reduc
the cost of staff from 35 percent of sales to
percent In the next stage a seven-day week
Maer Feintech-
nikrsquos atestinvestment is aMori Seiki NT4250 multi-taskmachine
The new machinehas reducedproduction timeby around 50percent
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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34 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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36 METALWORKING WORLD
OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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METALWORKING WORLD
The challenge To halve manufac-
turing and setup times raise
quality and build more flexibility
into production
The solution Invest in an
integrated turning and milling
machine NT 4250 DCG1500 SZ
from Japanese manufacturer Mori
Seiki equipped with the tool holder
system Coromant Capto
Mayer Feintechnik makes
precision instruments specializing
in parts for the medical technologyindustry and for companies in
measurement and laser technol-
ogy Instruments include a fixed
angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges with extremely high
demands on roundness Centri-
fuges today can reach speeds of up
to 25000 revolutions per minute
But the trend is for speeds of
closer to 100000 rpm
Suppliers who want to
compete in this market
have to invest in new
machines
The machine that
Mayer Feintechnik
purchased in March
2009 is an integrated
horizontal milling
center with speeds of
up to 12000 rpm and
a turning center with4000 rpm It is fed by
a portal robot and a rod loader and
stands on a special base that
prevents vibrations from disturbing
the sensitive measurement
instrument
It can machine workpieces with
diameters of up to 315 inches and
lengths of up to 59 inches
According to Mayer
Feintechnikrsquos CEO
and part-owner
Frank Neuschulz
the reason Mayer
Feintechnik chose
Coromant Capto is
that it is one of the
only modular tooling
systems that can be
used for both
turning and milling
tasks with aprecision of 0002
millimeters (0000079 inch)
Preparation for the investment
was undertaken at machine and
tool distributor PWK Knoumlbberrsquos
training center in Kassel Germany
Machine operators and production
managers from Mayer Feintechnik
along with Sandvik Coromant and
PWK Knoumlbber ran through all the
tool and application possibilities
long before the machine was
delivered
ldquoThe advantage of this was that
Mayer Feintechnik never needed to
experiment but instead could get
started as soon as the machine
was in placerdquo explains Alexander
Duschek sales engineer for
Sandvik Coromant
Says Neuschulz ldquoMaking the
most of the multi-task machinealso requires stable high-perfor-
mance tools and here nothing
beats Sandvik Coromant which
has such a comprehensive range of
turning and milling tools Using
Sandvik Coromantrsquos high-pressure
coolant tools improved both the
volume of chips and the cutting
datardquo
ldquoNever needed to experimentrdquo
Alexander Duschek
sales engineer ofSandvik Coromant
will be introduced at the new machine
ldquoIn a downturn many companies try to
reduce their level of investmentrdquo says
Neuschulz ldquoFor us that is not an option A
crisis is an opportunity We continue to inv
and to raise productivity permanently At th
same time we are turning over every stone t
make us more productive and more exible
NEUSCHULZ SAYS HE DIDNrsquoT expect that the
economic crisis would be as deep as it has
been or the price war as brutal Instead of t
expected drop of 20 to 25 percent in sales
demand has dropped by about 50 percent
compared with the spring of 2009 At the
same time global price competition has
increased But Mayer Feintechnik has still
succeeded in gaining orders for new produc
by using new technology
ldquoWhen it comes to products we were
already manufacturing we have been able t
reduce manufacturing time with help from
likes of Sandvik Coromantrdquo he saysBut itrsquos been difcult Neuschulz says as
holds up a complex turned part made from
high alloy special steel ldquoThis pressure sens
is something we have been manufacturing
many yearsrdquo he explains ldquoOne day a
customer rang and said the price in the new
contract could only be half what it wasrdquo
szlig
Ruumldiger Volle(left) and AchimLudewig (right)machineoperatorschange a drillhead on the newmachine
TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
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34 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
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36 METALWORKING WORLD
OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
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34 METALWORKING WORLD
szlig
Mayer Feintechnik was founded in 1951 The
company has 45 employees and annual sales of
$61 million Precision parts for the medical
technology industry make up 30 percent of its sa
The rest is divided between laser technology
measurement technology and optical technology
MAYER FEINTECHNIK
Thanks to an investment in a machine with
three turrets and three machine shifts MayerFeintechnik was able to accept orders of 5000
units each year The company then succeeded
in reducing the production time from nine
minutes and 52 seconds to six minutes and 17
seconds
BUT THE COMPANYrsquoS latest investment is the
multi-task machine NT 4250 It was acquired
in September 2008 and delivered in March
2009 From the start it has exceeded all
expectations
ldquoOne of the critical reasons for the successrdquo
says production manager Karl-Richard Curdt
ldquowas that working with Sandvik Coromantand experts at the machine and tooling
distributor PWK Knoumlbber we made sure it
was right from the startrdquo
Neuschulz explains ldquoYou canrsquot buy a Porsche
and put rims on it that can only cope with going
100 kilometers [about 60 miles] an hour Thatrsquos
why we chose Coromant Capto It isnrsquot the
cheapest on the market but it is denitely one of
the very bestrdquo
One of Mayer Feintechnikrsquos most important
products is a xed-angle rotor for laboratory
centrifuges The rotor works with up to 25000revolutions per minute and is subjected to
enormous centrifugal forces Thus the part
must be perfectly counterbalanced a factor
that mainly depends on its roundness
With the old technology there were ve
work stages The workpiece needed to be
turned four times and drilled once Each time
it had to be set up again and moved between
different machines
THE TOLERANCE ACHIEVED of 2100ths of a
millimeter (00008 inch) was high but not
good enough for future challenges and the
customer had to counterbalance the rotor aftereach use
With the new hybrid machine everything
happens in a single process cutting
production and setup time in half Besides
the time savings however the tolerance can
now be reduced to less than 1100th of a
millimeter (00004) which will save the
customer a complete machining stage
ldquoAs well as the shorter manufacturing times
above all the machine has the ability to
improve qualityrdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIn thefuture we are planning to offer our custome
nished products with certicates of quality
The customer will no longer have to carry o
its own quality controls for the part and can
sell its nished product immediatelyrdquo
FLEXIBILITY IS ALSO CRITICAL ldquoThe big
manufacturers today are cutting back on the
number of subcontractors by up to 70 percen
and at the same time still making them
compete on pricerdquo Neuschulz says ldquoIt is ev
more important that every investment is
planned correctly No one can afford to inve
wrongly todayrdquoTorsten Neumann at tool distributor PWK
Knoumlbber agrees ldquoMany customers buy
expensive machines but they invest too littl
in preparationrdquo he says ldquoOthers use tools t
are less than optimal Then they complain
when the tools donrsquot work the way they
thought they would And then it is much mo
difcult to correct the faultsrdquo
ldquoIn the futurerdquo says Neuschulz ldquowe will
generate growth only if we have strong
partners and can carry out continuous
improvements For us Sandvik Coromant is
one of these strategic partnersrdquo
Frank NeschzCEO andpart-ownershows thefixed-angle rotorfor laboratorycentrifuges
Manufacturing of the fixed-angle rotor Withthe new multi-task machine the rotor can bemachined in one setup instead of five
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
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TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3640
36 METALWORKING WORLD
OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3740
METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3840
EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3940
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 4040
Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3540
TECHNOLOGYTEXT TURKKA KULMALA
SUMMARYAchieving a good productivity rate is the
fundamental goal in titanium milling The
best productivity rates will be achieved by
first aiming at good process security and
reliability by means of advanced NC
programming and optimized tools
SOLUTION Make use of a proven
overall solution to achieve superior
security and reliability
CHALLENGE To improve the
productivity of titanium milling
An HSS tool was replaced by a CoroMill 690 cutter and an S30T carbide
insert grade
Cutting data Old solution New solution
Cutting speed 689 ftmin 148 ftmin
Feed 3 inmin 6 inmin
Metal removal 226 in3 903 in3
Productivity increased by 30 percent and annual savings amounted to almost
$23000
CASE TITANIUM CENTER HINGE
Cost-efficiencythrough securityThe superior strength-to-weight ratio of
titanium makes it a key structural material in
aircraft frames and increasingly also inlanding gears The share of titanium in the
weight of a typical commercial jet is
increasing and eet modernization pressures
are boosting long-term demand The key to
efcient titanium milling is productivity
But titanium does not allow secure
machining by frontal attack Its low thermal
conductivity along with a tendency to
chemically react with the tool material forces
the metal cutter to look for a back door
The rst priority is to establish security
and reliability cost-efciency will follow
High security can be achieved by a proven
solution including the machine processoptimized tools programming techniques
and cutting data
For the machine tool the crucial require-
ments are stability and sufcient power
output even at low rpms
A good titanium tool has an open sharp
geometry and high edge toughness The new
coated S30T and S40T insert grades from
Sandvik Coromant have a ne-grainedcemented carbide substrate with excellent hot
hardness Modern carbide solutions generally
outperform conventional HSS tooling
Involving NC programmers early on in the
design process supports security and
predictability goals avoiding unnecessary
entries and exits and working toward
continuous feed and radial engagement
Copious coolant supply is a standard
procedure in titanium milling and a
high-pressure system should be used to
improve productivity and tool life In
CoroMill 690 this is facilitated by threaded
holes for coolant nozzlesThe range of cutting data is very wide
Under difcult conditions cutting speed can
be as low as 82 to 98 feet per minute but in
optimal nishing conditions rates of 656 to
820 feet per minute can be achieved
CoroMill 690 is facilitated bythreaded holes for coolant nozzles
METALWORKING WORLD
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3640
36 METALWORKING WORLD
OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3740
METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3840
EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3940
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 4040
Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3640
36 METALWORKING WORLD
OUTLOOK
Rocket sciencemade easySPACE INDUSTRY The
European space rocket series Ariane
5 is designed to deliver payloads of
satellites and other spaceships into
geostationary transfer orbit or low
earth orbit
However as with all components
for the space industry making pieces
for the rocket is a huge challenge for
any manufacturer
Serre a small company located in
the Rhocircne province in southernFrance had to face two problems
when manufacturing brackets for the
Ariane 5rsquos booster rockets First with
the difficulties inherent in working in
Inconel 718 (48 HRC) it couldnrsquot meet
the deadlines from SKF Aerospace
the supplier of products and solutions
for aerospace which manufactures
attachments assemblies for boosters
ldquoThe Sandvik Coromant team had a
look at the process and they
proposed that we use Sialon
technology for turning and milling the
componentrdquo says Director Alexandre
Serre
The new tools reduced the turning
cutting time fivefold and increased
productivity by 50 percent As for the
milling operation cycle time was
reduced by two-thirds
ldquoWe invested in a new milling
machine an OKK VMO distributed by
the company Halbronn The technicalcooperation helped us to decrease
downtime and make this project with
SKF more sustainable and it eased
the process significantly The solution
we worked on with Sandvik Coromant
is now used in applications for
customers other than SKFrdquo
The Ariane 5 rocket will be the
mainstay of French space rocket
manufacturer Arianespace through at
least 2015
1 Why is precision vital for bonescrews
ldquoBone screws need to have a perfect fit
as they are part of the mechanical
constructs used in surgical fracture
treatment Such mechanical constructs
may include plates and rods and the
screws are connected to these as well as
to the bonerdquo
2 What could happen if the bone
screw isnrsquot made with high precision
ldquoIt might be impossible for the orthopedic surgeon to achieve
adequate fracture fixation due to a poor fit between various
components such as plates and screws Also the fixation of the
screws in the bone tissue is dependent on exact definitionrdquo
3 How does a surgeon insert a bone screw
ldquoBone screws can be used in stabilizing a fractured bone The surgical
technique when putting screws in bone depends on the type of the
fracture that is being treated Understanding biomechanical as well
as biological principles is important for the successful healing of a
fracture that is surgically treated in this wayrdquo
3 QUESTIONS TO BJOumlRN RYDEVIKProfessor of orthopedic surgery at the Sahlgrenska
University Hospital in Gothenburg Sweden
Ariane 5taking offon a spacemission
Recently Sandvik Materials
Technology secured several ordersfor steam generator tubes that will
be used in nuclear power plants in
the United States and China
ldquoThese tubes are among the most
advanced we supplyrdquo says Cecilia
Haumlggloumlf marketing manager within
the Tube product area ldquoThe
demands are stringent both on
product quality and quality
assurance We have put a lot of
effort into leading the development
of the nondestructive examinatio
of the tubingrdquoIn addition to steam generator
tubes Sandvik Materials Techno
also produces zirconium-alloy
cladding tubes (zirconium is a m
specially developed for use in
nuclear fuel applications) strip
tube bar and welding products fo
number of key components
Read more about the rise of the
nuclear power industry on page 14
A boost for nuclear power
A R I A N E S P A C E
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3740
METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3840
EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3940
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 4040
Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
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METALWORKING WORLD
EVENTS Last fall Sandvik Coromant US
held a new kind of technology event at its
Productivity Center in Schaumburg IllinoisSome 175 people from the automotive
aerospace and power generation industries
attended the event which focused on
increasing productivity and learning about
new machining technologies
ldquoFor years to come technology will be the
key to manufacturersrsquo profitabilityrdquo says
Productivity Center manager Robert Page
Sandvik Coromant ran two sessions on
how to work smart One session was for new
cutting tool solutions for rotating products
and one was for turning
In another presentation Mike Lynch
president of CNC Concepts explained how touse improvement programs to get more out of
an investment
Page sees Smart Events taking place year
after year ldquoWe will of fer manufacturers a
resource for the latest technical solutions in
the metalcutting industryrdquo he says
Events such as the one in Schaumburg are
a way for the industry to share knowledge
Contact your local Sandvik Coromant
representative for information on events
close to you
Smart ambition
CCS faces some challengesThe cost of the captureprocess is high the safety ofstorage must be proven andthe capacity ensured andsome regulations must be
put in place
About a third of all carbon
dioxide emissions derivefrom the fossil fuels used togenerate electricity Carboncapture and storage (CCS) isa new technology to preventthese emissions fromentering the atmosphere
Thus far undergroundgeological formations arebeing used to store the CO
2
ndash depleted oil and gas fieldscoal reservoirs and aquifersin saline formationsCCS is already used in
several commercial projectsin the oil and gas andchemical industries Manypilot projects are in place inpower plants and plans areunder way to launch CCS intofull use by 2020
RampDCO2capture and storage is a blanket
term for various methods of capturingCO2 and preventing it from entering theatmosphere
Capturing CO2
A SmartEvent is anew way toshareknowledge
K J E L L E R I K S S O N
One storage option is to storethe CO2 in the oceans but
this presents various issuesboth scientific and legal
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EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3840
EFFICIENCYTAKES OFFTo manufacture the components ofan airplane frame efficiently youneed both the right programmingtechniques and optimized tools that
can handle the challengingdemands Here are eight examplesof tools that give you the bestresults for structural components inan airplane body
CoroTurn SL and Silent Tools
PRODUCTIVE AND SILENTManufacturing of landing gear components needs productive and
flexible solutions Silent Tools boring bar products are designed to
prevent vibrations Combined with CoroTurn SL cutting heads Silent
Tools products can be used in a broad range of applications including
the use of high-pressure coolant for internal machining The result ca
be measured in performance and process stability
THE SOLUTIONTEXT JOHAN ANDERSSON ILLUSTRATION KJELL ERIKSSON
CoroMill Plura
THE END OF SLOW RATESThe vertical tail in composite materials offers great
challenges regarding edging CoroMill Plura
endmills in PCD (vein and brazed) and diamond-
coated carbide cutters can be engineered to suit
most applications reducing splintering of fibers and
increasing metal removal rates
M A I N
F I T
S L A T
T R A C
K
The slat track a component on the leadin
mechanism is normally made of high-allo
and stainless materials CoroMill 345 wit
eight-edged insert supplies coolant to ea
insert pocket which ensures good chip
evacuation for the best performance whe
machining demanding materials
V E R T
I C A L
T A I L
CoroMill 345COST983085EFFICIENT AND HIGPERFORMING
38 METALWORKING WORLD
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Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 3940
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 4040
Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us
8122019 Metal Working World 2010 1
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmetal-working-world-2010-1 4040
Think smart | Work smart | Earn smart
When it comes to finding smart tooling solutions therersquos no subst
tute for world-leading expertise The yellow coat is your guarantee
that yoursquoll get both the worldrsquos finest tools and the know-how to
make the most of them
With thousands of proven milling solutions we have the experienc
to help you cut cost per part produced increase machine utilizatio
and improve product quality in everything from helical interpolation
to plunge milling to roll-in-roll-out methods
Sound interesting Visit our website at sandvikcoromantcomus
or get in touch with someone in a yellow coat at 1ndash800ndashSANDVIK
Our tools come with anextra feature us