Reducing Downtime With High Precision Calibration Of Machines

Godrej Tooling Division was able to redefine quality norms and reduce costs by using Renishaw’s laser and ballbar. Let’s find out how…

Accuracy and on time delivery of projects are key requirements for the tooling industry. Godrej Tooling Division (Godrej) relies on Renishaw solutions to save time, money, reduce scrap and achieve a high level of accuracy.

Company background 

Godrej is a household name in the Indian market, with international presence in The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. Founded in 1935 as a captive tool room, the Godrej Tooling Division commenced commercial operations in 1993 and manufactures press tools, die casts and special-purpose machines, jigs and fixtures. With revenues exceeding Rs 1.2 billion, the company caters to the tooling needs of Toyota, Tata, Honda, GM, Maruti Suzuki and Siemens, amongst others. Godrej, India's largest tooling solution provider, has unsurpassed capabilities in the manufacture of complex dies, with 15-20% of its products being exported around the world. As part of its Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiative Godrej follows PQCDSM (Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale) and Kaizen guidelines. The main objectives of its TPM initiative are to reduce down time to zero and ensure on time deliveries. Therefore, maintaining the accuracy of its equipment, including CNC and EDM machines, with high precision calibration equipment is essential.

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