International Metalworking News for Asia

The April issue of INTERNATIONAL METALWORKING NEWS FOR ASIA is just around the corner and will lead of with METAL CUTTING section titled, “Profitable solutions for oil & gas pipes”. The article aims to deliver a machining solution for pipes and castings used in the oil and gas industry. This issue also includes two interview exclusives featuring chief executives from two big companies. Johan Elster, Head of Business Unit Markets of Bystronic Group. Elster shared the company’s key focal points, fiber lasers, and his plans this year which are important to building “World class manufacturing”. Meanwhile, Rajiv Ghatikar, Vice President and General Manager, ASEAN/ Australia for Siemens PLM Software, spoke about how digitalisation can change and shape your business for the better. Weite Wu, a distinguished professor from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National Chung University in Taiwan authored the "Advances in metal stress relief-- New concepts after welding”. It explores the excessive residual stress, an invisible killer for materials. He has sighted some serious cases, such as workpiece fracture, pressure vessel or chemical tank pitting corrosion that cause significant damage to public security or properties. Therefore, residual stress is an important issue that cannot be ignored in industrialized society. Finally, justifying large investments in automotive mould manufacturing equipment is a difficult but necessary task to remain competitive in today’s automotive market. The Technology Zone section, titled "Right tool means higher profit”, ensures the most accurate return of investment calculations by assembling a lean manufacturing team comprised of leadership from various positions across the shop floor.