A dominant topic of both conversation and components at EMO Hannover 2023 was that of decarbonisation in a move for industry as a whole to shift toward a low-carbon and circular economy. Celebrating its 85th anniversary, OSG gave its first ever press conference at this year’s EMO show and used the occasion to unveil one the measures it is taking to reduce its carbon footprint.
The company took the opportunity to encourage the whole industry to work toward sustainable innovation and to remind us that we all have a responsibility to think about the environment and the future.
Green Tap is a new revolutionary forming tap that can reduce CO2 emissions of manufacturing by approximately 50 per cent versus conventional products. In addition, the tool’s performance has been improved due to its special tool geometry, enabling both eco-friendliness and efficient tapping
Thus, it was fitting to have Jiro Osawa – Managing Executive Officer and grandson of OSG’s founder – and OSG’s Tetsuya Mizoguchi – affectionately known as Charlie – present the development of Green Tap. Mizoguchi is OSG’s Product Engineer (Tap Development Division) and while not even 30-years-old yet, has already cycled across Europe, Southeast Asia and from Cape Town to Cairo.
One could say that Charlie has reinvented the wheel as it were as OSG Corporation announced the development of Green Tap, which is made by the company’s new and original manufacturing method. By reducing power consumption in the manufacturing process, CO2 emissions per tool during production can be reduced by approximately 50 per cent compared to conventional taps (Size M6 x 1 – conventional tap: 1.1 kg-CO2/tool vs. Green Tap: 0.55 kg-CO2/tool). Selecting Green Tap leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions related to thread processing.
Unique Tool Geometry Developed by CAE Analysis
Green Tap features a special thread specification (PAT. P) engineered to maximise cutting edge strength through CAE analysis of the plastic flow of the work material. With improved breakage resistance and cutting-edge strength, high durability can be achieved. Through enhanced tool longevity, waste and negative impact to the environment can be minimised. In addition, Green Tap does not generate cutting chips during machining. When cutting chips are generated during threading, the machine may be stopped for chip removal. Electricity is consumed even when the machine is stopped. Therefore, the reduction of machine downtime is also an environmentally friendly initiative.
Green Tap features a special thread specification (PAT. P) engineered to maximise cutting edge strength and resistance to breakage. Through enhanced tool longevity, waste and negative impact to the environment can be minimised
Green Tap is made by a new and original manufacturing method by OSG. By reducing power consumption in the manufacturing process, CO2 emissions per tool during production can be reduced by approximately 50 per cent compared to conventional taps (Size M6 x 1 – conventional tap: 1.1 kg-CO2/tool vs. Green Tap: 0.55 kg-CO2/tool)
Creation of a Sustainable Future
Green Tap is a product engineered with sustainability in mind. Choosing environmentally friendly products contributes to the reduction of negative environmental impact. Moreover, high performance cutting tools help reduce power consumption and the generation of waste. OSG is making extensive efforts to attain its environmental goals and is dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Through the development of Green Tap, OSG strives to contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society by providing environmentally friendly products and making a positive impact on the planet.
The Green Tap will be available in 2024.
For further details contact Somta Tools on TEL: 011 390 8700 or visit www.somta.co.za
