{"id":6774,"date":"2015-09-26T04:31:47","date_gmt":"2015-09-26T04:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mfgtechupdate.com\/?p=6774"},"modified":"2015-09-26T04:31:47","modified_gmt":"2015-09-26T04:31:47","slug":"renishaw-help-vasantha-tool-crafts-increase-machine-utilisation-time-by-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtuupdate.in\/mtu\/2015\/09\/26\/renishaw-help-vasantha-tool-crafts-increase-machine-utilisation-time-by-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Renishaw help Vasantha Tool Crafts increase machine utilisation time by 20%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt. Ltd. established a plant at Coimbatore in 1989 to manufacture injection moulded parts. From its inception, the company has provided complete solutions to its customers, from product design to manufacturing. With the help of Renishaw\u2019s RMP600 touch trigger probe and TS27R tool setting technology, Vasantha Tool Crafts has successfully increased the utilisation of every one of its machine tools by 20%, and reduced part setting process time from one hour to just three minutes.<br \/>\n<strong>Productivity solutions <\/strong><br \/>\nAccording to Mr. R. V. Rao (General Manager): \u201cIn order to manufacture precision components it is vital to follow the right process, from initial design to the final quality check. Precision and quality are the company\u2019s hallmarks, and in this respect the decision to utilise Renishaw systems has been very beneficial, as they not only encompass the best productivity solutions but are also highly reliable. These solutions are used with various product mixes, reducing breakdowns and increasing value.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_6743\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mfgtechupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/renishaw-1-A-Vasantha-Case-Study-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6743\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6743\" src=\"http:\/\/mfgtechupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/renishaw-1-A-Vasantha-Case-Study-2.jpg\" alt=\"RMP600 - Compact high-accuracy 3D measurement touch probe\" width=\"570\" height=\"303\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RMP600 &#8211; Compact high-accuracy 3D measurement touch probe<\/p><\/div>\nThe company initially employed manual part and tool setting methods using dial gauges and a \u2018tools via block\u2019 method. Setting using these methods took hours to complete as everything was dependent on individual operator skill\u2028and experience. After replacing these time consuming manual processes with automated Renishaw probing systems, Vasantha Tool Crafts has been able to optimise cycle times, thereby reducing costs and achieving significant improvements in quality and reliability.<br \/>\n<strong>Solutions implemented <\/strong><br \/>\nVasantha Tool Crafts installed the Renishaw RMP600 \u2013 a compact, high\u2010accuracy\u2010touch trigger spindle probe with radio signal transmission \u2013 to enable automated job set up. The company also installed the TS27R contact tool setting probe to enable broken tool detection and rapid tool length\/diameter measurement.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_6745\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mfgtechupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/renishaw-mtu1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6745\" class=\"wp-image-6745\" src=\"http:\/\/mfgtechupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/renishaw-mtu1.jpg\" alt=\"Machining set up at Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt Ltd\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6745\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Machining set up at Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt Ltd<\/p><\/div>\nAs well as the significant reduction in part set\u2010up time enabled by the RMP600, the implementation of the TS27R has also benefitted the company. It has reduced the time taken to set tool offsets by 80% and significantly decreased human error, leading to a reduction in scrap. Setting parts and tooling using Renishaw probes has increased productivity, throughput and machine up time, giving Vasantha Tool<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_6744\" style=\"width: 270px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mfgtechupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/renishaw-A-Vasantha-Case-Study-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6744\" class=\"wp-image-6744\" src=\"http:\/\/mfgtechupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/renishaw-A-Vasantha-Case-Study-1-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"Mr R. V. Rao, General Manager of Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt. Ltd. uses Renishaw products for reducing breakdowns and increasing value\" width=\"260\" height=\"190\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mr R. V. Rao, General Manager of Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt. Ltd. uses Renishaw products for reducing breakdowns and increasing value<\/p><\/div>\nCrafts a competitive edge. The company has now decided to install Renishaw probing systems on all of its machines as part of its quality control policy.<br \/>\nMr. A. Dayanand Reddy (Managing Director) says: \u201cRenishaw probing systems have been beneficial as they encompass the best productivity solutions, which are impeccable and highly dependable. These solutions are also extremely versatile, ensuring that the company is on the right track. Renishaw has been a trustworthy partner in providing a complete solution and transforming our manufacturing process.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt. Ltd. established a plant at Coimbatore in 1989 to manufacture injection moulded parts. From its inception, the company has provided complete solutions to its customers, from product design to manufacturing. 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