Optimizing production processes to ONA is world leader in the manufacture of ONA has worked over many years with 65 years of expertise in EDM, providing enhance performance has always been EDM machines for large workpieces. the most important companies around advice and support to each client to offer them the perfect machine. one of ONA’s main objectives. CREATING VALUE FOR CUST

In this issue. \ PASSION FOR EDM · 01 ON THE ROAD TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION. \ INNOVATION · 05 \ TECHNOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP · 08 \ CREATING VALUE FOR CUSTOMERS · 10 \ FOLLOWING THE PEOPLE · 20 \ TRAINING · 28 \ DIVERSIFICATION · 30 \ EMO HANNOVER · 40 \ 65 TH ANNIVERSARY · 6

PASSION FOR EDM. JAVIER GONZÁLEZ BARAJAS CEO installed throughout the world and with a presence in t is our pleasure to present this first issue of our EDM magazine. We would like to share our passion for this technology and our 65 years of knowledge and experience with all our clients. Being at the forefront of evolution in our sector is a challenge, but one that we relish and that we feel is our responsibility towards our clients. We feel proud of how far we have come in the field of R&D; we boast a rich history of technological progress and improvements with over 15,000 machines installed...

WE FOCUS ON INNOVATION. We believe that research and innovation is the basis to guarantee the future of the sector. New ONA QX range: unbeatable productivity in EDM. NA, world leader in large and customized EDM machines, has launched its new ONA QX series. These machines increase productivity, surface quality and EDM machining precision to unseen levels. QX series machines include a new 100% digital generator that provides great benefits to users of this technology. Especially significant is the increase in productivity in finishing operations where an average 60% improvement is achieved both...

New ONA AV wire EDM machines in the “premium” range. he new range of ONA AV wire EDM machines, winner of the 11th Spanish Award for Design and Innovation in Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technologies, is part of the company’s strategic plan to boost current product competitiveness through the design of the new range of wire EDM machines in the “Premium” range. Today, concepts such as lean manufacturing, cost optimization through design, new user interface systems in the CNC, the modular design of large and special machinery and eco design are being put into practice while they are also areas...

The most powerful and intuitive numerical control. NUMERICAL CONTROL. A new numerical control for AV wire EDM machine range with a more intuitive interface designed to simplify production processes, thus guaranteeing maximum productivity. For the very demanding, the ONA Script programming application is included. This enables customized setup cycles, actions conditioned to a series of premises, personalised dialog boxes, etc. ptimizing production processes to enhance performance has always been one of ONA’s main objectives. The current market increasingly demands simple solutions which satisfy...

ONA Smart Connect: automation and enhanced performance. INDUSTRY 4.0 Highly automated machines capable of working autonomously thus enhancing their cost-effectiveness and productivity. Information storage and data analysis. The fourth industrial revolution is transforming the manufacturing world. Nowadays, it is only by availing of the opportunities offered by digital connectivity that you can be competitive at international level. ONA’s professional record with proven experience makes us a trusted partner on the road to digital transformation, offering you practical solutions to obtain a more...

TECHNOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP TECHNOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP ONA’s commitment to ECODESIGN and SUSTAINABILITY. ONA is committed to the design of more efficient machines using eco-design principles. A sustainable design conceived to reduce the environmental impact of each machine at every stage of its life principles. The developement of a more ecological oil filtering system is one of the key elements of a work philosophy based on eco-design. NA’s own research and development team has worked for many years on the development of new, cleaner production processes that are respectful of people and their natural...

ONA is world leader in special solutions: customized machines for each customer. Thinking of a more sustainable environment EDM offers incomparable machining benefits and this filtration system also ensures a reduction in waste generation thus favouring a more efficient and ergonomic work environment. As consumable filter elements are not used, there are no oil spills, there is no machine down time, and there is no wasted time by the operator. The use of ONA’s filtration system means that a lot less material is discarded. The material removed consists of approximately 95% electrode or workpiece....

CASE STUDIES CASE STUDIES CREATING VALUE FOR CUSTOMERS. Erosion of honeycomb structures used in aircraft engine components. HAESL, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce, SIAEC and HAECO, provides a service for the repair and maintenance of aircraft engines and components for many of the leading airlines worldwide. One of the operations that ONA machines are most commonly used for is the machining of honeycomb lining structures. In this type of work, the eroded material usually forms globules that adhere to the workpiece during the roughing process. These globules are practically eliminated during...

CASE STUDIES Cutting a trimming die. In the PSA Peugeot Citroen process of manufacturing trimming dies, wire EDM is employed both in the manufacturing of new dies and in the process of reusing the dies that have been heavily used. COMPANY INDUSTRIA DE TURBO PROPULSORES S.A. (ITP). ADDRESS Headquarters: he PSA Peugeot Citroën plant in Mulhouse has nine ONA EDM machines and is home to the main tool manufacturing centre for the PSA Peugeot Citroën group. The tool manufacturing centre, known as OCMB (Outillage Central Mécaniques et Bruts), is also responsible for providing tools to external car manufacturing...