Interview with Sujit Dutta, Product Manager for ONA in India

We spoke with Sujit Dutta, Product Manager for ONA in India, about the challenges, achievements and the future of the Indian market.

What do you like about EDM compared to other technologies?

EDM is a non-traditional machining technology that allows you to create sharp corners and complex profiles with very small radii, which is challenging compared to other technologies. In addition to cutting hard material parts, the EDM process also provides an excellent surface finish. EDM makes it possible to produce complex shapes that would otherwise be difficult to produce with other conventional cutting tools.

What do you see as the future of EDM? What are the challenges for the future?

EDM is still preferred for large, complex parts in the mold and die, aerospace, aviation and defense industries. Of course, machining speed is slow. In addition, creating electrodes requires additional time and costs.

What technologies do you think could be great allies of EDM in the future?

Microjet Leser.
Tool micromachining.
Metal AM and EBM can be for smaller parts.

What emerging markets do you foresee in the EDM world?

Electronics
Toy industry.
Medical equipment.
Energy sector.

Do you recall any customer success stories that have made a mark on you?

With ONA’s support, we have had many successes and have supplied and installed the largest size of EDM and wire EDM in India. It is not about my individual success. We work as a team with our experienced marketing team spread all over the country.

How many years have you been with ONA? What is your role?

10 years, in sales and marketing. I look after the Indian market for all ONA products. I am supported by our team of engineers in our Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Channai, Kolkata and Bengaluru subsidiaries.

What do you think makes ONA special?

ONA is a world leader in the manufacture of large machinery and an expert in special solutions. ONA incorporates the latest advances in Industry 4.0 and digitalization in all its equipment. In short, pioneer in customized solutions and robust machines.