Schwanog · Niedereschacher Str. 36 · D-78052 VS-Obereschach
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CONTENTS:
Extensive investments in China!
In the second quarter of 2017,
Schwanog will commission a
production facility in China…
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EDITORIAL:
Improved chip control and superior
tool life!
OD grooving with insertable form tools
for significant increase in productivity!
Schwanog tool holders with internal
coolant supply provide...
Part cost reduction for Escomatic D6
automatic lathes…
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For implants with large head design and smallest thread diameter:
Whirling of bone implants with large variances
in depth of cut!
Thread whirling with Schwanog is a proven and
reliable solution to machine threads. The usual
depth of cut of the whirling inserts is approximately
3.5 mm which means when using a 12 mm stock,
we are able to remove material up to a screw core
(minor-Ø) of 5 mm.
There are more and more implants on the market
with a very large and elaborate head design but
with a relatively small bone thread.
For such challenges, intelligent solutions are needed
in order to achieve parameters of this type and to
continue the use of previously purchased whirling
holders.
And this solution is available:
The rough and finish whirling with two fly-cutter
diameters.
The below example explains the challenge and
solution from Schwanog.
Example:
In the current example, the implant head has an OD
of 11.8 mm, and a core (minor) diameter at the
thread of 2.853 mm. The depth of cut using a 12 mm
stock results in 4.573 mm and therefore falls out of
our whirling inserts depth ratio, unable to reach the
core diameter of 2.853 mm.
Solution:
The technical challenge was to achieve this depth of
cut with a cutter body suitable for the existing
whirling attachment. Schwanog engineers found a
solution in which the whirling inserts are positioned
onto two different diameters. Three of the six inserts
are used to whirl the raw material until obtaining a
defined preliminary diameter while the other three
inserts are finishing the major and minor diameters.
Dear business partners,
Once again an eventful year is coming to a close
quickly and we ask ourselves where the time has
gone. It is perhaps also due to the plethora of
events and challenges that lie ahead of us and are
already being planned.
In the second quarter of 2017, a significant milestone for our company will be the commissioning of
another production facility in Kunshan, China. We
firmly believe that the strategy of having local
production sites support the volume production
at the domestic headquarters in Obereschach helps
us to continue growing and to become even faster.
Please read our report on page 2 of this news.
The main technological focus of this news is that
many customers struggle with chip removal,
especially in the case of chip-intensive materials.
The good news is that we now provide the entire
tool holder range with an option of internal coolant
supply and built-in coolant nozzles. You will learn
more about it on page 3.
On page 4 of this news, you will find a great
example of our ability to create special solutions. It
relates to OD grooving on Escomatic D6 automatic
lathes with which we have all economic benefits in
comparison to solid carbide tools.
For 2017, we all will again do everything possible to
strengthen your position in the market by providing
you with solutions for reduced part costs. Finally, on
behalf of all of Schwanog employees, I would like to
wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy
and prosperous 2017!
Clemens Güntert
Managing Director
roughing raw material
finishing thread
Extensive investments in China:
Schwanog is building its own production facility in Kunshan!
Schwanog is strengthening its activities in China
with extensive investments. Based on the current
status, once administration and sales divisions
relocate to the new company location in Kunshan
on January 1, 2017, production will start in the
second quarter.
Kunshan is located 60 km west of Shanghai and
is thus ideally located between the metropolis
Shanghai and the affluent centers of the
production industry in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. With
approximately 2 million inhabitants, the city rather small by Chinese standards - has a first-rate
infrastructure and is already home to over 75
German companies. In addition to Germany, France
and the USA, China will now become the fourth
production site for Schwanog.
We spoke about the current situation and goals for
2017 with Clemens Güntert, Managing Director of
Schwanog and Gökay Dumlupinar, manager in
China.
Mr. Güntert, for a mid-sized company of your size,
it is a truly remarkable step, especially since many
German companies in China continue to face high
employee fluctuation and difficult general
conditions.
Yes, this is certainly true. But we planned this step
very thoroughly for a long time together with our
manager in China, Gökay Dumlupinar, an excellent
man, who has his team under control. I believe, the
step-by-step progress from a representative office
to establishing our own company in 2014 to
building our own production facility next year is
absolutely right. In this manner, we could gradually
build up our team, gain trust, motivate the
employees for our big goals and also retain them.
Mr. Dumlupinar, to a certain extent, you are the
"man on the spot" with your team. How do you
assess Schwanog's current market position and this
investment decision for your future?
Well, for us in China, this is naturally a true milestone.
My team and I are very happy about this decision
and the courage that Mr. Güntert has demonstrated.
To answer the first part of your question:
Many of our customers are turn parts manufacturers
and serve industries such as automotive, medicine,
and electronics. These customers and an even
greater potential are determined to substantially
reduce their production costs with Schwanog
insertable tools. Our sales team is very proud that a
large proportion of the bone screw manufacturing
Schwanog team in China.
in the medical industry is already being implemented
with Schwanog thread whirling tools. Establishing
our own production facility gives us considerably
more flexibility to quickly fulfill short-term customer
requests. But there is much more at stake: It is a
clear signal to the market and our customers that we
have arrived and are here to stay and that we will
continuously expand our position and performance.
Mr. Güntert, how does this decision impact jobs in
Germany?
Well, we will naturally also expand the flagship
production site in Obereschach with state-of-art
technology and will additionally continue to invest in
first-class employees at our home location. The
strategy has proved successful that high-volume
orders are produced for all global markets in
Germany and the local production sites take care of
peaks and quickly fulfill urgent orders.
Production manager Mr. Hummel (left) and Mr. Kaiser (right). Mr. Kaiser will
support the production in China, starting March 2017.
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Mr. Dumlupinar, if the production is to start in the
second quarter of 2017, then you are probably
already in the middle of the crucial preparation
phase?
Yes, that is absolutely correct! Our team is
experiencing both great anticipation and tension.
Because right from the start we will be equipped
with a wire-cutting machine, a grinding machine, a
laser marking system and the latest measuring
technology. All orders have been placed and will be
shipped soon.
Mr. Güntert, Mr. Dumlupinar, thank you very much
for the interview. We wish you all the best with
this significant milestone in your company history.
Mr. Hafen (left) supports the Schwanog technical sales team in China.
No demand is too big, no hurdle is too high:
The Schwanog design team loves complex challenges!
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The Schwanog design team is the crucial step
between the quotation prepared by our technical
sales and the production of the quoted solution.
Based on the part drawing, technical sales develops
the best solution in terms of efficiency and
technology which will benefit our customer.
Once the order has been placed, the recommended
solution is designed by one of the eight design
members. Prior to integrating the design into the
production process, we provide our customers with
the tool drawing for review and approval.
Our team is an optimal blend of experienced
employees and young colleagues. As a team, they
motivate themselves over and over again to
perform well. This is also necessary, since once the
order is placed every minute counts, and this is
precisely where the design serves as a crucial
interface.
Alexander Seemann is the latest addition to our
design team. Mr. Seemann is 24 years old and has
a sound, multi-faceted education. After completing
his education as an industrial technician, he
attended college for a year to earn a technical
degree. After gathering initial hands-on experience
in the assembly of CNC machining centers,
Alexander Seemann successfully completed his
mechanical engineering degree. His hobbies
include flying model airplanes and skiing.
Design team:
from the left: Titus Krems, Claudia Schlenker, Angelika Niedworok, Stefanie Fichter, Andreas Hauser
from the left: Alexander Seemann, Andreas Kienzler, Markus Kammerer (not shown)
Improved chip control and superior tool life:
Schwanog task force with internal coolant supply!
Especially in the case of chip-intensive materials,
solutions are required which noticeably improve chip
removal.
Schwanog tool holders with internal coolant supply
or built-in coolant nozzles provide optimized chip
control and significant improvement in tool life.
Thanks to the extremely positive response of our
customers, we have in recent years consistently
expanded our range with internal coolant supply
and built-in coolant nozzles and offer it today with
all holders.
Also, the nozzle can be individually adjusted
pointing directly at the part at the direction of your
choice, ensuring optimal supply of coolant.
The coolant supply on the tool holder puts an end
to coolant pipes, which can shift when tools are
being changed, and chips that wind around the
coolant pipes.
The result: Reduced machine downtimes and
considerably higher productivity. We recommend
using high pressure pumps – we will be happy to
provide you with detailed information.
For chip-intensive materials, this
solution offers the following benefits:
Chips are immediately flushed away from
the part
Due to the adjustable nozzle, chips do not
stand a chance
Prolonged tool life due to optimal coolant
control
The targeted supply of coolant lowers the
temperature of the part and thus improves
tool life
High pressure coolant can be applied
The solution of an internal coolant channel
and nozzle allows for the economical use of
high pressure coolant
Chips cannot get caught in coolant pipes
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Schwanog special solution for Escomatic D6 automatic lathes!
Escomatic automatic lathes differ from traditional
lathes because of their unique operating principle.
The material is fed as coil or bar material. Instead of
the material turning, here the material is turned by a
rotating tool head.
Based on this principle, very small stock ranging
from 0.3 mm up to 6 mm in diameter can be
processed very efficiently.
When machining on Escomatic lathes, usually solid
carbide tools with round shanks are used. Once these
tools are worn, tool changeover and resetting of
these tools results in unnecessary and significant
machine downtimes.
The benefits of using insertable tools
instead of solid carbide tools:
Only
the insertable tool is changed on
the tool holder, eliminating the need of
resetting the tool
Significant
reduction in machine downtimes
due to faster tool changeovers in the event
of wear
Schwanog insertable tooling system
Consequently
resulting in significant part
cost reduction by up to 40 %
The Schwanog design engineers took a closer look
at these processes and developed a solution which
achieves a considerable increase in productivity.
Solid carbide tool
Partnership links people and goals:
We are exhibiting at the following trade shows worldwide:
Merry Christmas
and a Happy New 2017!
Schwanog trade show calendar 2017!
GERMANY
USA
Hall: B · Booth: B.128
Villingen-Schwenningen
25. – 27. January 2017
Columbus, OH USA
25. – 27. April 2017 I Booth 709
Friedrichshafen
14. – 17. February 2017
Milwaukee
03. – 05. October 2017 I Booth: 729
POLAND
18. – 23. September 2017
CHINA
A year full of surprises and challenges is coming to an end.
The entire team at Schwanog wishing you a Merry Christmas,
a period of relaxation, a chance to contemplate the important
values in life and a prosperous start to 2017.
Many thanks for being one of our customers!
The 18th Shenzhen International
Machinery Manufacturing Exhibiton
29. March – 01. April 2017
TOOLEX 2017
International Fair of Machine Tools,
Tools and Processing Technology
03. – 05. October 2017
Expo Silesia Exhibition Centre
in Sosnowiec, Polen
Important logistical information:
Customer information
for the holiday shutdown!
The following list is showing the holiday shutdown dates of Schwanog
locations in Germany, France, USA and China.
Germany:
Monday, December 26, 2016 –
Friday, January 6, 2017
France:
Monday, December 26, 2016 –
Friday, December 30, 2016
Schwanog · Siegfried Güntert GmbH
Niedereschacher Str. 36 · D-78052 VS-Obereschach
Tel. +49 (0) 77 21 / 94 89-0 · Fax +49 (0) 77 21 / 94 89-99
www.schwanog.com · [email protected]
USA: Monday, December 26, 2016 –
Friday, December 30, 2016
China: Open during Christmas holidays!
Closed on:
Sunday, January 1 – Tuesday January 3, 2017
Friday, January 27 – Thursday February 2,
2017
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OD grooving with insertable tools for significant increase in productivity: