INTRODUCTION: Abratech was incorporated in the year 1993 as sole proprietorship. It is a metal processing unit situated in Pune, Maharashtra.

Mr.Sachin Shah is the proprietor of Abratech. It is an ISO 9001-2008 certified company. It is manufacturers of bonded abrasive wheels.

Nature of business: This company is engaged in manufacturing business. It manufactures all types of abrasive wheels and all types of abrasive products. They are also distributors in wielding rods, wielding machines, CO2 wires and all industrial consumable products. The companys range of bonded abrasive wheels includes non-reinforced cut-off wheels, reinforced cut-off wheels, depressed centre wheels, segments, straight wheels.

Production Process: Product layout: All the products manufactured are of same nature ,so they use product type of layout in which machines and equipments are arranged in sequence. The materials move from one work station to another successively without any deviation of material.

Process of grinding wheels: 1) Filtering: Expro is filtered to remove big stones 2) Mixing: Carbon dioxide and Expro are mixed together to form a mixture. 3) Wheel processor: 14 kilos of mixture are put into the leveling machine to obtain a uniform level. 4) Pressing: Then the leveled mixture is pressed using pressing machine. 5) Oven room: 50 units are sent together in the oven room where it is baked at high temperature. 6) After the above procedure the final products are checked. 7) After inspection the products are sent for packaging and labeling.

Application in:

The products are used in following industries: 1) FOUNDRY INDUSTRY 2) FORGING INDUSTRY 3) PROJECT INDUSTRY 4) AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY 5) SHIPYARD INDUSTRY 6) OIL REFINERY INDUSTRY 7) SUGAR INDUSTRY 8) CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 9) AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

Product portfolio: Companys range of bonded abrasive wheels includes depressed centered wheels, non-reinforced cut-off wheels, reinforced cut-off wheels, straight wheels and segments. Company provides complete solution to the industrial requirements from customization to the timely delivery of products. Products are used in several industrial establishments. Company USP (unique selling proposal): Company has a diligent team of skilled professional and quality controllers who test on several quality parameters to endure smooth and defect free products to the customers. Due to these exclusive value added services, company has been able to achieve a strong foothold in the market.

Quality Assurance:

All Production processes are designed as per the defined specifications and industry norms. Company has well equipped with essential tools and equipment in checking the finished products.

It carries different intensive check for final consignments for dimensional tolerances, density and bonding uniformity etc. They also check resin bonded abrasive products on following Parameters:

Safety Durability Ruggedness Wear and Tear

Client Satisfaction:

They are specialists in the manufacture of Bonded Abrasive Wheels. There are several factors that helps in achieving high altitudes of success. They are:

Quality Products Transparent dealings Competitive Pricing Strict Quality Tests

Observations: 1) No. of workersThere are 16 workers and 2 supervisors. 2) Backup facilityCompany has power backup facility as it cannot afford gap in the production process 3) Human resourceGeneral experienced workers are appointed and priority is given to local workers. 4) Trade unionThere is no trade union (no. of workers are very less) . 5) All the required conditions related to workers health in The Factories Act, 1948 are followed