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New Product Development

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New Product Development

1. Production Process

The Design & Fabrication of all types of dies are done through exporting the 3D Model into our Die machining centre.

The crankshafts are forged in our 16000 T hammer / 8000 T Press as per requirement & customer specification.

The crankshafts undergo a heat treatment process (H & T) & 100% Crack testing (Magnaflux) before we initiate machining of the same.

The material composition & properties are perfectly checked prior to machining in our R&D Laboratory & testing centre.

Initially Facing & Centering, Turning & Milling & Oil Hole Drilling is carried out on the CNC Machines in the Rough Machining Unit.

The Finish Machining Unit consists of CNC grinding, dynamic balancing, post grinding operations, superfinishing & Accessory Product and Assembly.

The R&D Laboratory & Testing Centre consisting of metallurgical testing, Crack Testing, Fatigue/durability testing, Dimensional testing, etc ensures that every crankshaft leaving our shop floor is 100% quality checked.

2. Concurrent Engineering

Crankshafts of any applications can be made according to drawing or sample. Through these customer specifications we receive the relevant data required for development.

CAD/3D Model - Balu Industries

The crankshaft drawings & specifications are developed in our CAD or 3D software.

Material testing is done in our R&D & Metallurgical laboratory. The Use of materials is decided depending upon the chemical composition as per engine running type or if specified in Customer drawing.

The material composition & properties are perfectly checked prior to machining in our R&D Laboratory & testing centre.

We have a prototype division where the entire process of manufacturing is done on a parallel & flexible line without affecting the series of production.

  • Forging:The crankshafts are forged in our 16000 T hammers & up to a length of 2.5 metres. The crankshafts undergo a heat treatment process (H & T) & 100% Crack testing (Magnaflux) before we initiate machining of the same.
  • Machining:All machining such as Turning, drilling, milling, threading, etc are done on our automated CNC machines.
  • Dynamic Balancing & Final Assembly:The crankshafts are dynamically balanced & finally Counterweights & gears are installed if required. Then the crankshafts are ready to install on on the engine
Preparation of Drawings/Layouts - Balu Industries

As the conclusion of our process of Concurrent Engineering, there is a complete documented solution in terms of drawings/layouts for the production process

  • Research & Development is in the forefront of the company’s strategy to be relevant & establish itself in the future of the Forging industry.
  • There is a dedicated facility spread over 1 Acre only for the Research & Development purposes.
  • There is a constant drive to extend the product range & explore new markets.
  • The key motives other than new product development is Cost Saving in manufacturing processes & product improvement projects with the customers.
  • There is a strategic tie up in place with Technology Institutes & Universities which use this R&D setup & jointly work on key projects.