Manufacturing partnership targets growth in Mexico

  • Communication Feature
  • Jun 01,18
A global supplier of robotics is set to triple the size of its operations in Mexico with the backing of a leading cutting tool manufacturer.
Manufacturing partnership targets growth in Mexico

A global supplier of robotics is set to triple the size of its operations in Mexico with the backing of a leading cutting tool manufacturer.
 
To support the rapid expansion at its Mexico facility, the team at KUKA Robotics has appointed Dormer Pramet as its primary cutting tools supplier over the next three years. Working with local distributor CC Tools, Dormer Pramet will provide more than 150 standard round tools, special end mills and reamers, as well as indexable inserts and cutters.
 
KUKA Robotics is an international producer of intelligent automation solutions, with total sales of around three billion Euros and whose primary customers are from the automotive and general engineering industries.
 
KUKA Mexico is located in Toluca de Lerdo, just outside of Mexico City, and offers a broad range of highly modular robots, covering all common payload categories from 3kg to 1000kg. Currently, the KUKA Toluca de Lerdo facility has nine CNC machines, with eight conventional milling machines, one CNC lathe and two conventional lathes.
 
Another four machines will be arriving in early 2018. KUKA has work order contracts signed until 2022 and expects to double production in 2018 with a full floor of CNC machines by the end of 2019.
 
The partnership includes several new and existing ranges from each of Dormer Pramet’s product brands. This includes the recently launched Dormer Force X drills and Dormer Shark Line material-specific taps.
 
Its product offer is enhanced with Dormer HSS A002 drills and Pramet ADMX, LNGX and HNGX milling cutters and inserts. KUKA and Dormer Pramet tested all tools in production environment conditions to guarantee the required service levels.
 
The Dormer Shark Line taps reduced more than two thirds of the tapping process, running from a previous 90 rpm up to a new optimal level of 620 rpm. The Pramet LNGX inserts performed 25 percent better than the incumbent tools, as well as providing a superior surface finish.
 
Also, the Pramet ZDCW inserts for high feed milling tremendously improved performance versus the current tooling, increasing performance by up to 200 percent.
 
Ing. Eduardo Medina, Director of Mexico Operations at KUKA Systems Mexico, said, “Although Dormer Pramet is a global cutting tool manufacturer with a wide product portfolio, the team were flexible to our needs and offered the personal touch to understand our processes and align the appropriate tools for optimal support.”
 
Dormer Pramet’s Rosalbe Iturbe, Territory Sales Manager in Mexico, who along with Fernando Perez, Application Specialist, established the partnership. Rosalbe said, “We are delighted to create this new partnership with KUKA. From the initial discussions to successful field tests, we showed our strength as a simply reliable cutting tool partner capable of supporting KUKA now and into the future, as they continue to expand and grow.”
 
Dormer Pramet is a global manufacturer and supplier of tools for the metal cutting industry. Its comprehensive product program encompasses both rotary and indexable drilling, milling, threading and turning tools for use in a wide variety of production environments. An extensive sales and technical support service operates from 30 offices, serving more than 100 markets worldwide. These are supported by dedicated production facilities in Europe and South America and a highly developed distribution and logistics network.
 
(Communication provided by the management of the company)

Related Stories

Electrical & Electronics
Hanwha Precision Machinery targets EMS markets in Mexico and India

Hanwha Precision Machinery targets EMS markets in Mexico and India

At SMTA Guadalajara 2024, Hanwha presented its high-speed chip-mounters, HM520W and HM520, designed to meet Mexico’s diverse production needs, from small mobile devices to large automotive and net..

Read more
Machine Tools & Accessories
Dormer Pramet appoints Shib Banerjee as global head of sustainability

Dormer Pramet appoints Shib Banerjee as global head of sustainability

In this new role, Banerjee will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable practices and QEHS initiatives into business operations, products, and services to inspire the busine..

Read more
Machine Tools & Accessories

"Dormer Pramet has ambitious growth plans in Asia, with a focus on India"

In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Amit Raina, Country Manager for India, Dormer Pramet (a leading global supplier of metal cutting tools and related services), shares his views on the industry tren..

Read more

Related Products

Mill Saw Files Hand

MACHINE TOOLS, POWER & HAND TOOLS

PFERD offers a wide range of mill saw files hand.

Read more

Request a Quote

Ss Hex Head Bolts

MACHINE TOOLS, POWER & HAND TOOLS

Trychem Metal And Alloys is offering SS hex head bolt.

Read more

Request a Quote

Cutting Tools

MACHINE TOOLS, POWER & HAND TOOLS

Get Cutting Tools provides a wide range of CNC cutting tools

Read more

Request a Quote

Hi There!

Now get regular updates from IPF Magazine on WhatsApp!

Click on link below, message us with a simple hi, and SAVE our number

You will have subscribed to our Industrial News on Whatsapp! Enjoy

+91 84228 74016

Reach out to us

Call us at +91 8108603000 or

Schedule a Call Back