ONA Magazine 2022

ONA Magazine 2022
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ONA Magazine 2022

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Editorial Overview
ONA celebrates its 70th anniversary in the EDM sector, emphasizing sustainable and efficient production systems. The company is committed to a circular economy model, focusing on resource efficiency and waste reduction. ONA's business model is driven by innovation and customer-centric solutions, ensuring high value and satisfaction.
Aerospace Industry
With over 25 years of experience in aerospace and turbine projects, ONA is a leader in EDM solutions for complex components like turbine discs and impellers. The company offers integrated solutions and turnkey projects, supported by a dedicated R&D department for new aerospace materials.
Technological Leadership
ONA developed a custom application combining FAST HOLE and die sinking EDM technologies to meet high precision requirements for drilling diffuser holes in turbine blades. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ONA successfully delivered a telematic tender and simulation using CAD/CAM software.
ONA Experience
ONA's expertise in EDM for complex geometries, such as turbine impellers, is highlighted. The company provides turnkey solutions, addressing challenges like electrode design and trajectory, ensuring precise and efficient machining.
Technological Developments
ONA continues to innovate with the ONA IRIS LEAN models, offering customizable EDM equipment for Lean Manufacturing processes. Automation remains a strategic priority, enhancing production efficiency and competitiveness.
Training and Collaboration
ONA collaborates with Titans of CNC for machine tool training and launches the ONA Academy for free access to tutorials, reinforcing its commitment to education and skill development in EDM technology.
EDM Parameters and Challenges
Proper definition of EDM parameters is crucial for achieving desired surface roughness and geometry. Electrode wear is unavoidable but can be minimized. Dimensional analysis of parts is challenging, requiring innovative measurement methods.
ONA's EDM Solutions
ONA developed a customized application for the IRIS 6+ die sinking EDM machine, focusing on precision and productivity. The solution included defining electrode requirements and analyzing wear, with a focus on time optimization and trajectory development.
Success Stories
  • Utimesa: Utilizes ONA's large wire-cutting EDM machines, including the world's largest, to ensure precision and reduce machining time. Emphasizes sustainability and environmental responsibility.
  • Alcapur-Soperfect: Specializes in complex mould manufacturing, relying on ONA's high-precision EDM machines for efficiency and quality. Highlights the importance of after-sales support.
Additive Manufacturing
ONA is advancing in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) technology, which allows for the production of complex parts quickly and cost-effectively. ADDILAN, a key player in WAAM, has incorporated infrared technology for real-time process control, enhancing precision and efficiency.
Conclusion
ONA's commitment to innovation and customer success is evident through its advanced EDM solutions and partnerships with industry leaders. The integration of sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology positions ONA as a leader in the EDM and additive manufacturing sectors.
Additive Manufacturing and ONA's Role
ONA, in partnership with ADDILAN, is advancing in the field of metal additive manufacturing, aiming to lead the global market. Their philosophy focuses on providing tailored solutions to meet customer needs, ensuring high-quality manufacturing processes.
AGS Diffusion and ONA Samylabs
AGS Diffusion, a company with over 30 years of experience in engraving, has integrated ONA Samylabs' 3D metal additive printing technology to enhance their production quality. This technology allows for the creation of complex parts with reduced production time, aligning with AGS's high standards and environmental goals.
Technological Developments in EDM
ONA emphasizes the importance of automation in EDM technology to increase productivity and reduce costs. Their solutions include automated changers, multi-electrode robots, and custom software development, all aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency and flexibility.
ONA IRIS LEAN Models
ONA has developed compact versions of their IRIS EDM machines, designed to optimize production space and efficiency. These models support the Lean Manufacturing methodology, offering high performance in a minimal footprint, and are trusted by major companies like General Electric.
Conclusion
ONA's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction is evident in their continuous development of advanced manufacturing solutions. Their focus on automation and compact design aligns with industry trends towards more efficient and sustainable production processes.
Interview with Pedro Echenagusia, Project Director at ONA
Large Machines Overview:
ONA offers large die sinking and wire cutting EDM machines, such as the IRIS7, 8, 9, 10, and AV60, 80, 100, 130 models. These machines are characterized by their extensive X-axis travel, starting from 800 mm for wire cutting and 1000 mm for die sinking.
Customization and Customer Guidance
Customers can choose from various modular configurations based on their specific machining needs, such as workpiece size and machine axis paths. ONA provides advice on additional accessories and modifications to fit customer requirements, including adapting machines to available floor space.
Applications and Industries
ONA's large machines are primarily used in the automotive industry for manufacturing plastic injection molds and aluminum and zamak molds. They are also used in power generation and turbomachinery sectors.
Features of IRIS10 and AV130
The IRIS10 offers a Y-axis path of up to 1500 mm, extendable with a rotary indexing table. The AV130 features a unique combination of Y-Z axes paths of 1300 x 800 mm, unmatched in the market.
Advantages Over Traditional Techniques
Wire EDM machines offer lower investment costs, greater versatility, and lower installation costs compared to broaching and milling machines.
ONA's Market Position
ONA is a leading supplier of large EDM machines, with a history of innovation in this field since the mid-1980s. They were pioneers in introducing large wire EDM machines.
Strategic Development
ONA's specialization in large machines has been both a natural progression and a strategic decision, driven by customer demand and the company's versatile structure.
Future Vision
ONA aims to maintain strong customer relationships and continue innovating in EDM technology, focusing on customer satisfaction and loyalty.
New Tendencies and Sustainability
ONA has integrated AAEDM Corporation to enhance its microhole EDM technology. The company emphasizes sustainability through the circular economy, focusing on reducing waste, extending product life, and optimizing resources. Initiatives include retrofitting machines, using eco-friendly filters, and implementing IoT for production optimization.
Conclusion
ONA's commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions positions it as a leader in the EDM industry, with a focus on sustainable practices and technological advancement.
Introduction
ONA EDM Magazine highlights the company's journey and achievements in the EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) sector, emphasizing its innovations and collaborations.
Historical Developments
ONA has been a pioneer in EDM technology since 1955, with significant milestones including the development of the first CNC for EDM, large bridge-type die-sinking EDM machines, and the world's largest wire-cut EDM machine.
Recent Innovations
The launch of the ONA AV Premium range in 2014 marked a significant advancement in wire EDM technology, focusing on efficiency, ergonomics, compactness, and simplicity. The AV25 model received the National Design and Innovation Award, highlighting ONA's commitment to R&D.
Partnership with Titans of CNC
ONA has partnered with Titans of CNC, a leading educational platform in the USA, to create training content showcasing EDM technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance training and accessibility to high-quality EDM education globally.
Technological Advancements
The ONA AV25 machine incorporates several technological improvements, such as a user-friendly CNC/CAM system, advanced energy management, and EcoCutting technologies, which reduce energy and wire consumption.
Conclusion
ONA's dedication to innovation and customer-centric design has positioned it as a leader in the EDM market, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.
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Catalog excerpts

ONA Magazine 2022-1

\|AEROSPACIAL INDUSTRY■06 We have been involved in aerospace and turbine projects for more than 25 years. Our most recent successes and MANUFACTURING ■ 26 Learn about the type of manufacturing that allows the production of highly complex parts in less time and at a very competitive cost. TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS■32 More profitable and competitive production processes thanks to ONA's automated solutions.

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ONA Magazine 2022-3

In this Issue \ EDITORIAL ■ 04 \ AEROSPACIAL INDUSTRY ■ 06 \ ONA EXPERIENCE ■ 16 \ ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ■ 22 \ TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS ■ 28 \ INTERVIEW WITH PEDRO ECHENAGUSIA ■ 34 \ ONA CULTURE ■ 38

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ONA Magazine 2022-4

2022 is undoubtedly a very special year for ONA. We are celebrating a 70-year proven track record in a sector we are passionate about. A path full of milestones and technological breakthroughs that have consolidated our leading position in the EDM market over the last few years. We firmly believe that a more sustainable and humane economic system is possible and therefore we focus all our business efforts on achieving a circular economy that is truly beneficial for everyone. The motto EDM for a Better World inspires an ECO growth model that puts the spotlight on resource efficiency and waste...

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ONA Magazine 2022-5

This year, ONA is strengthening its leadership in the aeronautical industry developing new applications for the manufacture of components such as impellers, turbine discs or fan blades. Our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of EDM has allowed us to develop, together with two manufacturers in the sector, the best manufacturing solutions for the production of our customers’ parts. Furthermore, ONA continues to be a major player in the manufacture of both wire and die sinking large size machines. Our catalogue includes the world's largest wire cutting machine, e Including in our catalogue....

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ONA Magazine 2022-6

AEROSPACIAL INDUSTRY We have been involved in aerospace and turbine projects for over 25 years, clearly proving that EDM is a cutting-edge solution at the forefront of these industries. Many of the largest companies have already put their trust in us, enjoying the benefits of our EDM machines in the manufacture of parts such as turbine discs, open and closed impellers, blisks and many other components. ONA has a customer-oriented business strategy based on EDM technology and applications specifically for use in aerospace and energy gas turbine components. Our aim is to provide high added value...

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ONA Magazine 2022-8

TECHNOLOGICAL AEROSPACIAL INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP DRILLING DIFFUSER HOLES NA's business strategy in the aeronautical industry largely involves providing companies with customised, high added-value solutions. One example of this was the development of a custom application for an important manufacturer of high- quality components used in the aerospace and energy industries. Their need for such high-quality products was a key factor in their decision to opt for ONA. The customer required a solution for drilling diffuser holes in turbine blades. These holes play an important role in ventilation and cooling....

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ONA Magazine 2022-9

TECHNOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP AEROSPACIAL INDUSTRY How we managed to do it One difficulty in implementing this project was the global situation at the time. Finding ourselves in the middle of the Covid pandemic, face-to-face meetings between ONA's team and the customer were impossible. This challenge was met thanks to the excellent collaboration between ONA's different departments and our digital expertise, which allowed us to eventually send a telematic tender to the end customer. this scenario, a \ Incomplete simulation was performed in our CAD/ CAM. Faced with this scenario, and for the customer...

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ONA Magazine 2022-10

TECHNOLOGICAL AEROSPACIAL INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP 1\ Feasibility and final quality assessment study. First, a feasibility and final quality assessment study was carried out to check whether the test could be carried out using an ONA machine. This simulation was carried out in China on a machine in the subsidiary's showroom. One of the conclusions of this preliminary feasibility study was the suitability of the ONA IRIS6 machine given the characteristics of the project: the size of the parts and need for a rotary table to drill all holes and be able to rotate the workpiece. In the case of the electrode,...

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ONA Magazine 2022-11

4\ View and link with CAD-CAM the new CNC. The customer asked to be shown the new CNC software and how it links to CAD/CAM. ONA uses both software systems to obtain the best matching, so that the "ideal" part created by CAD/CAM software is processed by the machine's CNC and the final result is an exact replica of what was designed. In this particular case, it was very important to pinpoint the holes that had already been drilled, to determine the exact coordinates in real time and ensure that the machine was able to perform the operation at the exact spot. The set-up of the workpiece was crucial,...

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ONA Magazine 2022-12

TECHNOLOGICAL AERONAUTICAL AEROSPACIAL INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP INDUSTRY Electrical discharge machining (EDM) of turbine impellers for industrial compressors T wo of ONA's strengths in the turbine component manufacturing industry are based on our expertise in electrical discharge machining (EDM) of highly complex parts, as well as over 25 years of experience in providing turnkey solutions for the turbine industry. This market leadership and expert knowledge is what has led one of the benchmark companies in the manufacture of pumps and valves to place its trust in ONA to develop the turbine impellers...

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ONA Magazine 2022-13

AEROSPACIAL INDUSTRY Sectioned piece with interior cavities. Paths to access the material. Cavity to be made by the spindle. Design of electrodes to make the cavity. How we managed to do it Based on the drawings provided by the customer and the needs expressed, ONA’s team assessed the suitability of using die sinking EDM technology in the machining of geometrically complicated parts such as the impellers. 1\ Layout. In this initial phase, it was essential to correctly define the axis involved in the process, as well as the position and orientation of the workpiece, since both factors significantly...

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