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IJSREM67358
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10 |
9 |
Sep 2026
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1-6
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Mechanical Engineering
Sau Sundarbai Manik Adsul Polytechnic, Chas, Ahilyanagar, India
Mechanical Engineering
Sau Sundarbai Manik Adsul Polytechnic, Chas, Ahilyanagar, India
Mechanical Engineering
Sau Sundarbai Manik Adsul Polytechnic, Chas, Ahilyanagar, India
The automobile industry requires large quantities of precision-machined components with consistent dimensions, surface finish and dimensional accuracy. Automatic turning machines such as Traub machines are widely used for the mass production of turned components. This paper presents a case study of Nikhil Industries, focusing on the work of a Traub machine operator involved in automobile-parts manufacturing and machine maintenance activities. The study covers raw-material loading, machine setting, tool selection, turning operations, drilling, grooving, threading, chamfering, component inspection and production monitoring. It also discusses preventive and breakdown maintenance activities performed on the machine. Proper machine maintenance is important because machine condition directly affects productivity, dimensional accuracy, tool life and component quality. Publicly available business listings associate Nikhil Industries in Ahilyanagar with Traub-machine turned components and fully machined components. The case study demonstrates that effective coordination between machine operation, inspection and maintenance can reduce machine downtime, improve productivity and maintain consistent quality in automobile-component manufacturing.
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This research paper presents a case study of Nikhil Industries, focusing on the work of a Traub machine operator involved in automobile-parts manufacturing and machine maintenance. The study covers production operations including turning, facing, grooving, threading, drilling, chamfering and parting-off. The study also highlights the importance of dimensional inspection and preventive maintenance. Regular machine cleaning, lubrication, tool inspection and monitoring of abnormal machine conditions can help maintain machine reliability and product quality. For automobile-component manufacturing, the integration of production, quality and maintenance is essential for achieving consistent component dimensions, reduced rejection, improved machine availability and continuous production.
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9/18/2026
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