Enhancing machine tool performance with Industrial Bearings

As Industry 4.0 gains further ground in manufacturing across the globe, the machine tool sector will play an important role. With equipment design and manufacturing processes based on a combination of mechanical engineering technologies and digital control technology, the sector is at the forefront of this Industrial Revolution

The machine tool sector is of strategic importance to the manufacturing industry. With focus on efficiency, realisation of production potential, and sustainability, the optimisation of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) has become more important than ever before. Bearings and lubrication solutions play an essential role throughout motion systems, whether in the motor, the encoder, the actuator, or elsewhere.

Bearings provide support and stability while converting sliding friction into rolling friction, allowing the system to position the load with less torque and increased speed. Selection of the right bearing can reduce power consumption, increase system lifetime, and enhance overall system performance. Smart lubrication systems, on the other hand, ensure that machine uptime isn’t a concern by protecting bearings in harsh operating conditions.

Achieving higher efficiency levels

Industry 4.0 is combining pioneering technologies and industrial processes to create intelligent and clean solutions for achieving higher efficiency levels. Companies across sectors are working on their processes to align with the evolving trends, remain profitable, and achieve sustainable growth. The company is leveraging Industry 4.0 and allied digital technologies in line with its initiatives to 'digitalise the full value chain' and drive operational efficiencies in its manufacturing operations. The company's 'Future Factory' is bringing in visibility and traceability of materials for better planning and scheduling, generating insights from process data to ensure quality products, thereby, reducing scrap. With a focus on fully digital operations, the company is paving the way for digital monitoring, proactive analysis and action.