SEMINAR REPORT ON

PRACTICAL TRAINING
TAKEN AT
HMT

JNIT

Submitted in the partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award

of degree of

Bachelor of Technology
In
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Session- 2015-16
Submitted to:Mr. AMIT Kr.
SHARMA
(Asst. Prof.)
ME DEPARTMENT

Submitted by:Mr. RAJIV RANJAN

B.Tech.(ME)
IV year (VII Sem)

INTRODUCTION
Looking Back - A Brief History

1960 - The Company was incorporated as Usha Martin

Black (Wire Ropes) Limited having its wire rope plant at
Ranchi. The name was changed to Usha Martin Black
Ltd. in 1979 and further changed to Usha Martin
Industries Ltd.(UMIL) in 1983.
1965 - UMIL promoted Usha Ismal Ltd. (UIL) in
collaboration with CCL Systems Ltd of UK for the
manufacture of fittings and accessories,
equipment for pre-stressed concrete system, wire
ropes and wire ropes splicing equipment at
Ranchi. UIL merged with UMIL in

1997 - UMIL merged with UBL w.e.f 1st October

1997.
2000 - Acquisition of specialty wire rope
manufacturing plant in UK BruntonShaw.
2000 - Commissioning of 25 MW thermal power
plant for captive consumption.
2001 - Commissioning of 2nd SMS to enhance
capacity and produce quality specialty steel.
2003 - Usha Beltron Ltd Changed its name to Usha
Martin Limited ( UML). UML created Fine Cord
Plasticated coated Fine wires, household wire,
Polymer coated wire, Fine Ropes & Bright Bars
manufacturing facilities in Tatisilwai- Ranchi.

Company Profile

UML is the 2nd largest wire and rope manufacturer in the world and has the largest variety in South East Asia.

It is multi product, diversified engineering conglomerate with 10 production units in India,1 in Thailand,1 in UK and 1 in Dubai.

It is saving valuable foreign exchange by exporting by exporting its products to 42 countries like USA, Africa and Middle East, conforming to the strictest product quality standards.

It got the ISO 9000 Certification by BVQI in 1994.

ICICI (BCB) did the business process re-engineering in 1996 and line system was set up to enhance performance.

With the modern concepts like TPM, value engineering, QC, suggestions scheme, customer satisfaction and human resource development, UML is trying to
reach unparalleled heights.

UML is serving through a leading daily Prabhat Khabar, Krishi Gram Vikas Kendra, Usha Martin Technical Institute.

Evolution of The Company

Mr. B.K. Jhawar, the Chairman, established Usha Martin
Limited in 1960 with the Wire Ropes Plant, Ranchi.
The firm was initially called Usha Martin Black as it
started with collaboration between M/S Martin Black,
Scotland and Usha Automobile & Engineering Pvt. Ltd.,
Calcutta in 1960.
In 1965, it backed Usha Ismal Ltd to manufacture rope
accessories & splicing equipments and merged with it in
1990.
In 1969, it backed Usha Breco Ltd. To design, construct
and erect Aerial Ropeways.
In 1971, it backed Usha Alloys & Steel Ltd. To produce
steel billets as backward integration and merged with it
in 1988.
The collaboration with Martin Black broke up in 1975
and the company was hence called Usha Martin
Industries.

In 1980, it promoted Usha Siam Steel Industries

Ltd, Thailand to produce wire, wire ropes & auto
control cables. It set special products division to
produce Hi-Tech Wire Cables.
In 1986, UML promoted Usha Beltron Ltd. Ranchi
in alliance with AEG Cable of Germany and Bihar
State Electronics Corporation to produce jelly
filled telecommunication cables.
In 1994, it set up Software Division to provide IT
Solution for communication application and Usha
Martin Ltd, a distribution center at Glasgow, UK.
Usha Martin Ltd. Merged with Usha Beltron Group
in 1999 and was renamed as Wire and Wire Rope
Division within which following six companies are
included: JFTC-Ranchi, Wire And Wire Rope
Division - Ranchi, Usha Ismal Division Ranchi

Wire rod

Pickling

Patentin
g
Wire Drawing

Stranding

Cutting/rolling

Finished
products

This is a production flow chart of wire

and wire ropes

Types of strands
LRPC STRANDS Low relaxation prestretched
concrete
PCS Plastic coated strands
CWTS Cold working (de process) tungsten
strands

Steel Division
A backward integration initiative, the Usha Alloys & Steels Division (UASD) at Jamshedpur is one of the largest amongst secondary steel manufacturers of specialty steel
long products in India. With ISO 9002 certified facilities, UASD has pioneered the unique process of steel making through mini blast furnace-arc furnace route, which
ensures superior quality of steel at a lower cost. UASD serves a range of industries like automobile, general engineering, fasteners, railways, defense and power.

Machinery Division
This ISO 9001 unit was set up in 1974 at Bangalore to manufacture Wire Drawing and allied machines. Over the years, the division has
added a wide range of Wire, Wire Rope and Cable machinery to its product range and is now the leader in this field in India. The division
started with technical collaboration with M/s Marshall Richards Barcro of UK and subsequently has collaborated with internationally reputed
firms like De-Angeli Industries SPA, Italy, Stolberger Maschinenfabrik, Germany, Hi-Draw Machinery Ltd, UK and Redaelli Techna Meccanica,
Italy. A facility in ranchi has also been created for manufacturing machines required for Wire Drawing and Stranding Applications.

Usha Ismal Division

This unit, having manufacturing unit in Ranchi ( Eastern India), is the leader in the field of pre-stressing equipment & accessories and also executes pre-stressing job on turnkey basis.
Besides, it provides services for jointing of reinforcement bars by mechanical splicing. All major civil contractors of National Highway Authority of India , Indian Railways, PWD are
regular users of these products and services.
It also offers hydraulic presses & accessories for manufacturing mechanically spliced wire rope slings, machines for proof load testing of wire rope slings, and die-less hand operated
hydraulic crimping tools. These products find wide application with Steel Plants, Port Trusts, Oil Sector, Heavy Engineering Industry, Electricity Boards, Electrical Contractors, Factories
etc..

Cables Division Under UM Cables

The Cable Division of Usha Martin Limited has emerged as a leading manufacturer of jelly-filled underground & fiber optic telecommunication cables
in India. The sophisticated manufacturing facilities is located in Silbasa. The company integrates technology from KABEL RHEYDT (formerly AEG
KABLE), GERMANY, a member of Alcatel Group - is rated as one of the most efficient plants in the country and a benchmark in the industry. The Plant
includes computer - controlled critical equipments, imported from International Leaders in cable technology.

Wire and Wire Ropes Division

Introduction

The ISO 9001-certified 100,000 MT / annum-manufacturing facilities at Ranchi (Eastern India) is 2nd largest producer of ropes in the world. Since its inception, the division has
continuously developed and expanded its range of product offerings and is considered a pioneer in certain classes of products in India. Steel wire ropes manufactured by the division
find wide applications in oil exploration, mining, elevators, Crane, fishing, construction, load transportation and general engineering sectors. It find varied use in different parts of the
world known for their excellent quality, long life and low maintenance, and are the preferred choice of customers across nations.

Other Particulars

Location
Chotanagpur Plateau
Plant Area
112 Acres
Nearest Town
Ranchi (13 Km)
Nearest Railway StationTatisilwai (1 Km)
Nearest Airport
Ranchi (17 Km)
Nearest Highway N H-33 (8 Km)
Nearest Port Kolkata (412 km)
Power Contracted demand 8000 KVA
Source-JSEB
Water 2400-3200 m3/day
Sources

Subernekha River

FINISHED PRODUCTS

Fine Cord

Usha Martin, extended vast experience in rope making technology towards manufacturing of Fine Cords. Usha Martin Fine Cords find application as the inner element for
the Automotive Control Cables and also in boring applications and as Pull Cord cables for laying of Television cables.

Size Range
The size range for overall diameter of finished cords is 1.20mm to 6.00mm.

Quality & Testing

Wires and Strands hold a premier position in the domestic market and are also exported to different part of the world. Used for different purposes across a gamut of industries, our wires and strands are continuously put
through rigorous and demanding conditions. To ensure that our offerings match the international standards, we have set high internal quality standards. Plant located at Ranchi has been awarded ISO 9001 due to our
emphasis on maintaining global quality standards.
Wires confirm to various specifications such as
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IS
Specifications
JIS
Specifications
British
Specifications
ASTM Specifications
DIN
Specifications

THE END