Digital Twin: The Doorway to Smart Manufacturing
Published on : Monday 01-04-2024
The digital twin solution helps customers visualise the complete machining operation in a virtual setting, says Karthik Raman.
We live in a fast-paced world, one where new technologies are adopted faster than ever before. In manufacturing, specifically in in-part production, we’re observing a transformation due to the ever-increasing use of cloud-enabled, connected data platforms that aid high volume transactions, interactions, and relationships from hundreds of data sources. These platforms also unify data from multiple standalone sources and present a comprehensive view to support real time decision making—today, more commonly referred to as Data Driven Decisions (DDD).
Also evolving are customers' machining requirements. Customer requirements can range from machining a complex 5-axis part with high machinability index and tight tolerances to prioritising the optimisation of machining strategies to streamline process, drive productivity, control cost and reduce waste.
In order to help customers solve machining challenges, Kennametal utilises an innovative end-to-end solution-driven approach called, ‘Digital Twin’.
Digital Twin is a blueprint for smart machining.
A digital twin is a virtual model that is designed to represent a physical object or product accurately and precisely in this case. It can be tested and validated before it is put into production and into the market. A digital twin allows engineers and process planners to identify any process failures before the part goes into actual production.
Complex multi-axis machines require a deep knowledge and understanding of fixtures, cutting tools and processes, as well as programming.
Kennametal’s digital twin solution helps customers visualise the complete machining operation in a virtual setting with the right process parameters so that issues or adjustments can be addressed in the planning stages as opposed to later, potentially halting operations. Digital twin replicas also help translate machining results to performance by allowing for a precise estimation of chipping loss, cycle time and executable NC codes. Bottom line, better decisions are made on the shop floor.
With Kennametal and its blueprint for smart machining, customers can create custom tool path simulations and access the latest CNC programs for metal cutting tools and machining strategies, while continuing to deliver on proven machining and manufacturing solutions.
Kennametal can help take your manufacturing to the next level.Abhay
Kennametal brings together materials science, technical expertise, innovation and superior customer service to help the world fly, drive, power and build. Our tools, materials and wear-resistant solutions enable customers to run longer, cut faster and machine with greater precision. Kennametal is built for performance, and every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries solve problems and improve their competitiveness.
If customers can dream it, we can help them build it...and we have been for more than 85 years. Our customers trust us to solve difficult problems and do tough jobs, and they rely on Kennametal innovation to make it possible. Across various industries from aerospace, general engineering and transportation, to earthworks and energy, we’re always anticipating what’s next so we can give them an unparalleled advantage. We don’t just make a product; we deliver a solution.
Karthik Raman is a Senior Management Professional with Kennametal, currently working as the Head of Product Management – India & Middle East operations, responsible for the new product development, product enhancements and overall life cycle management.
A Mechanical Engineer by profession with Master’s in Business Administration with proficiency in formulating and implementing business strategies for profitable & sustainable growth, Karthik is specialised in Product Management, Strategic planning, Business Development & Change management.
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