FFG receives major project from India
EDITOR’ S CHOICE TURNKEY LINE FOR 60,000 AXLES
FFG
FFG receives major project from India
MAG IAS GmbH( MAG), a member of the Fair Friend Group( FFG), has received a major order to supply a turnkey production line for railway axles from Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Pvt. Ltd.( JTRWF) in India. The highly automated line is designed for the annual production of 60,000 axles and will be installed at JTRWF’ s new plant in Khurda, Odisha.
The turnkey solution values in the double-digit million-euros, includes a complete machining and inspection line based on state-ofthe-art manufacturing technology. The core of the system consists of high-precision VDF Boehringer VDF 450 4T horizontal turning centers and comprehensive automation solutions, including marking and measuring stations, visual final inspection devices, and a central plant control system with endto-end system monitoring and component tracking.
“ FFG is proud to be part of this pioneering infrastructure project,” explains Dr. Sebastian Schöning, CEO of Fair Friend Group.“ Our technological expertise and turnkey solutions make us the ideal partner for JTRWF’ s local and international goals – both in terms of product quality and sustainability.”
The entire line is designed for high flexibility and energy efficiency. Four different axle types can be manufactured with minimal changeover effort. MAG relies on a digital plant twin and comprehensive 3D simulations for planning, commissioning, and optimization. Pre-calculated energy consumption in various operating scenarios enables resource-efficient manufacturing.
The implementation will take place in close cooperation with the Indian subsidiary MAG IAS India Industrial
MAG IAS GmbH( MAG), a Fair Friend Group( FFG) company, has received a major order from Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Pvt. Ltd.( JTRWF) in India for the turnkey delivery of a production line for railway axles.
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