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A few years of grinding and a lifetime success Most industrial manufacturers, including ourselves are subject to the tedious and time-consuming nature of pattern casting in the production cycle. Apart from this, pattern casting is labour-intensive and subject to higher tolerance variations. With the advent of 3D printing technology, we have been able to circumvent these challenges very efficiently. Adopting the technology was a logical choice for KFIL to give customers flexibility in printing different kinds of moulds that are used to make the castings. Interestingly, it was first used extensively by Kirloskar Oil Engines in 2018 by the Corporate Research & Engineering (CRE) team to create a 3D prototype of the company’s R 550 engine. In a major step towards collaboration, the teams at KOEL and KFIL came together to share information and technical know-how which resulted in the company becoming the first foundry in India to use a 3D printing machine. With this advanced technology, KFIL now produces the casting prototypes in a record time of less than 30 days as compared to 6 months from design to creating the first sample casting. The adoption of such a futuristic technology and collaborative learning has enabled us to be the game changers in the business by reducing the cycle time of development of castings and increasing orders for castings business. With impressive feedback from our client, we hope to continue on this path of progress.