• IMTOS is a niche platform showcasing path breaking ideas and innovation in machine tools; and is supported by Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India’ initiative

• Widely respected by the players of the sector, the biannual show witnesses participation from over 1000 companies every year

• Starting July 4, the Expo will witness large scale participation from international players, and will showcase to them the innovation taking place in India’s machine industry

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a major push for ‘Make in India’, the international spotlight is on India’s manufacturing sector. In line with this focus, the 6^th India Machine Tools Show 2015 is set to bring together over 150 exhibitors to showcase the innovation in technology and design being undertaken by them. With a participation of more than 1000 companies from India and at least 100 companies from the top league of capital goods sector, IMTOS has over the years emerged as the country’s leading exhibition on machine tools and automotive technology. The inauguration of the 6^th edition of the exhibition on July 4^th will be attended by some imminent dignitaries like Shri Kalraj Mishra, Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, Mr. Amitabh Kant, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) – Government of India and Shri Ravindra Nath, CMD, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) at Pragati Maidan.

With India in the process of experiencing a paradigm shift in manufacturing, leaders of the Indian machine tool industry are paying more emphasis on inventions, innovations, improved technology, and design. Accordingly, they are welcoming the platforms and opportunities that will take the sector to the world. Organized by K and D Communication Limited, the India Machine Tools Show (IMTOS) 2015 offers such a platform. The 4-day expo is officially supported by ‘Make in India’ campaign and will provide a major interface between Indian manufacturers of machine tools and international companies to boost trade and exports.

For any country, a strong manufacturing sector is crucial for its growth. The sector has a major contribution in country’s intellectual capital, innovation and economic prosperity. The global competitive landscape for manufacturing is undergoing a transformational shift. An equivalent effect is also seen in India, with Indian machine tool production industry estimated to be of worth approximately a US$ 500 million, as per Unites Nations Industrial Development Organization.

“There is a lot happening in the machine tools sector across the world, as well as in India. Improved technology in the sector translates into a multiplier effect on output and incomes. It is therefore absolutely critical to boost trade and facilitate more exchange between innovators, manufacturers and buyers. We started this exhibition with the intention to showcase the innovation being done in the manufacturing field. The entire notion was to provide the players of machine tools manufacturing sector a platform where they can introduce any new development, concept or ideas they have initiated to the world. This niche platform aimed to build a strong industry network via sharing of latest trends, solutions, knowledge and vendor development. The overwhelming response from the industry has helped us to achieve remarkable success within a short span of three years,” said Mr. Kamlesh Gohil, CMD at K and D Communication Limited. 

The exhibition falls in line with the concept of ‘Make in India’ campaign, which is also an official supporter of the exhibition. Covering 40 sectors of the machine tools industry, IMTOS witnesses participation of over 20 countries every year. However, this year, it is expecting a wider participation including from China, France, Germany & the US considering the recent foreign visits conducted by Prime Minister Modi who has invited greater investment for India’s manufacturing sector.

Technology has been a strong growth impetus for many developed nations in their economic evolution. A similar push was received by India, when the players of Indian manufacturing sector and machine tool industry expanded their horizon by diverging from automobile and auto components to areas like aerospace, defense, space, power, railway and heavy engineering. Resultantly, there has been a considerable rise in exports and imports of components of machine tools. With India ranking 17^th in production and 12^th in the consumption, the imports of the machine tools have reached RS 76 billion, owning to which the size of the industry is expected to be Rs 2230 billion by 2020, stated the India Brand Equity Foundation.

Several international and local industrial giants will rub their shoulders against each other in the four-day mega event. Exhibitors profile includes Machine Tools, Heavy Machinery, CNC Machines & SPMs, Sheet Metal Working Machineries of all categories, Small Light Workshop Machineries, Hydraulic Press, Press Brake, Shearing Machines, Cutting Tools, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Industrial Pumps and Valves, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipments, Air Compressors, Electrical Equipments, Electronics & Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, Industrial Robotics, Wires And Cables, Testing and Measuring Instruments, Energy Conservation Products, Gears, Motors & Motor Drives, Newly Launched and Specialized Industrial Products, Wood Working Machineries, Welding and Welding Consumables & many more.

The machine tool Industry in India is now in a position to export general purpose and standard machine tools to even industrially advanced countries. With Index of Industrial Production touching new highs and emphasis on capital investment by the government, the Machine Tool Industry is all set to witness unprecedented growth.

It is now confirmed that the India Machine Tools Show (IMTOS) 2015 will be attended by Haas Factory Outlet – A division of CNC Servicing and Solutions. Taking place from July 4^th to July 7^th at the Pragati Maidan venue in New Delhi, visitors will be able to enjoy a good selection of popular models from the US-based machine tool manufacturer.

Machine tools form the backbone of many if not most of the major sectors of industrial activity in India, which is on the threshold of becoming a global manufacturing and economic force. With this in mind, the country must have access to strong, well-developed, reliable and precise machine tools.

Those planning to visit IMTOS 2015, of which HFO CNCSSIPL is a platinum sponsor, will be pleased to learn that no less than six Haas CNC models will be on display: an ST-10Y lathe with Y-axis; a VF-2SS Super-Speed vertical machining centre; a DT-1 drill/tap centre with HRT160SS Super-Speed servo rotary table; a VF-3YT/40 vertical machining centre with 40-taper spindle; a VF-6/50 large vertical machining centre with 50-taper spindle; and an ST-35 lathe.

Haas ST-10Y CNC lathe with Y-axis

The Haas ST-10Y is a latest generation, high productivity machine from the Haas ST range of completely redesigned CNC turning centres. Ideal for all types of round-part turning, the machine is equipped with C-axis and live tooling so that customers can turn and mill complex parts in a single set-up. The machine also features a 12-station turret that indexes tools in 0.5 seconds, helping to further reduce cycle times. The maximum cutting capacity is 228 x 355 mm, while the Y-axis boasts 101 mm of travel (±50.8 mm from the centerline) for off-centre milling, drilling and tapping.

VF-2SS Super-Speed vertical machining centre

For visitors seeking prismatic machining solutions, the impressive VF-2SS offers 762 x 406 x 508 mm in the X, Y and Z axes, along with a 40 taper, 22.4 kW vector drive and a 12,000 rpm, inline direct-drive spindle. Rapid traverse rates are 35.6 m/min in all three axes. The machine also features a high-speed 24+1 side-mount tool changer, 1 MB program memory, 15″ color LCD monitor, USB port, memory lock keyswitch, rigid tapping and 208 litre flood coolant system.

DT-1 drill/tap centre with 4^th axis rotary table

Any complex component machining demands can met in a cost effective manner using the Haas DT-1 drill/tap centre fitted with a 4^th axis in the form of a HRT160SS Super-Speed servo rotary table. The DT-1 is a compact, high speed drill and tap machine featuring a generous 508 x 406 x 394 mm work cube yet maintaining a very small footprint. The spindle spins to 15,000 rpm, while high speed 61 m/min rapids combine with high acceleration rates to shorten cycle times. Adding the Haas HRT160SS delivers a Super-Speed servo rotary table with 570 deg/sec indexing capability.

A team of experts from HFO CNCSSIPL will be on hand at IMTOS 2015 to discuss visitor applications and outline the benefits of using Haas machine tool technology.