Gun Metal Bushes
This business produces high-quality gun metal, brass, and bronze bushes used as bearing surfaces in machinery, automotive parts, submersible pumps, and industrial equipment. The manufacturing process involves casting metal alloys in a furnace followed by precision machining on lathes and milling machines to meet specific design requirements.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 4.63 |
| Plant & Machinery | 5.5 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.6 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 0.9 |
| Working Capital | 13.37 |
| Total | 25 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 2.5 |
| Term Loan | 10.47 |
| Working Capital Loan | 12.03 |
| Total | 25 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment7
- Pit furnace with blowersBuy on Amazon ↗
- Band saw MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
- LathesBuy on Amazon ↗
- Torches for coatingBuy on Amazon ↗
- Curing OvenBuy on Amazon ↗
- Bench and belt grindersBuy on Amazon ↗
- Gauges and toolsBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials2
- Copper, brass, tin, zinc scrap or ingotsBuy on Amazon ↗
- Brass and bronze rods and barsBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Melt metal scrap or ingots in a pit furnace to prepare specific alloy compositions.
- Cast the molten metal into required shapes or procure pre-cast bars.
- Cut raw rods or castings to the desired size using a band saw.
- Machine the pieces on a lathe to achieve precise dimensions.
- Perform secondary machining for grooves or flanges using milling machines.
- Apply optional coatings like PTFE or tin using spray attachments and torches.
- Sinter the coated bushes in a curing oven for uniformity.
Market
The market for gun metal and bronze bushes is driven by demand from automotive, construction machinery, and submersible pump sectors. These are wear-and-tear parts requiring frequent replacement, offering consistent demand for both OEM and aftermarket segments.
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