According to the 17 global sustainable development goals set by the United Nations (UN), manufacturers are expected to continue to reduce their environmental impact as much as possible, not just optimize energy use. Although most companies attach great importance to their social responsibilities, according to Sandvik Coromant’s estimation: manufacturers waste 10% to 30% of materials in the process of processing, and the processing efficiency is often less than 50%. planning and processing stages.
So what should manufacturers do? The Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations propose two main approaches, taking into account factors such as population growth, limited resources and linear economies. The first is to address technical challenges. Industry 4.0 concepts such as cyber physical systems, big data and the Internet of Things (IoT) are frequently mentioned – as a way for manufacturers to reduce scrap rates and move forward.
However, these concepts ignore the fact that most manufacturers have not yet implemented digital modern machine tools for their steel turning operations.
Most manufacturers are aware of how important insert grade selection is to improve steel turning efficiency and productivity, and how this affects overall metrics and tool life. However, there is one trick that many manufacturers fail to grasp: the lack of a holistic tool application concept – which involves all factors: advanced inserts, tool holders, and easy-to-adopt digital solutions. Each of these factors reduces energy consumption and waste, resulting in more sustainable steel turning operations.
Post time: Feb-21-2022