Rajkot has long been known as the Epicentre of India’s Investment Casting Industry, powering precision manufacturing for sectors such as automotive, pumps, valves, hydraulics, defence, and oil & gas.
With nearly 150+ investment casting units and 1000+ Foundries in and around the city, Rajkot Exports components to over 70 countries, contributing significantly to India’s global casting reputation.
Over the last decade, the region has witnessed a remarkable 12–15% year-on-year growth, driven by automation, R&D investments, and the increasing global shift toward Indian suppliers for precision-engineered components.
Naturally, some of that Growth is due to constant New Equipment Innovations driven by passionate Entrepreneurs like Mr Bhaven Mehta of Amber Engineering Enterprise.
So, Who is Bhaven and What does his NEW Innovation Do?
For years, Bhaven’s Company – Amber Engineering Enterprise has supplied an essential range of Abrasive equipment to Casting Foundry units.
Here are some of Amber Engineering’s Popular Products in the market :
1. Abrasive Belt Grinding Machines
2. Bench Grinders
3. Swing Frame Grinders
4. Flexible Shaft Grinders
But what truly sets Amber Engineering apart is its unwavering commitment to solving real foundry problems, not just selling machines, and hence the drive to Develop and Innovate.
The Biggest Bottleneck and Pain area in a Foundry
The inspiration for Amber Engineering’s newest innovation did not come from a design lab, but instead it came directly from a customer’s shopfloor.
Since Bhaven’s Company Culture openly invites any inquiry for a Custom made Product, this opens the door to Innovation based on Problem areas in the Foundry Industry.
Anyone who runs a Foundry will tell you what a Bottleneck the Fettling Department is, Bhaven looks to have chosen a worthy Problem to solve then !
Fettling remains one of the most labour-intensive, inconsistent, and costly operations in casting production. Variations in manual grinding affect finishing quality, operator fatigue reduces output, and the dependence on highly skilled workers often bottlenecks production.
Similarly, A Casting Foundry in Rajkot approached Mr. Mehta with a recurring challenge – How do we improve fettling productivity without depending heavily on skilled manual labour?
Instead of offering a temporary workaround, Mr. Mehta took the problem personally and using his decades of engineering expertise and close understanding of foundry operations, he collaborated with the customer to conceptualize, develop, and perfect a solution.
India’s First Indigenous Semi-Automatic Fettling Machine .
After months of trials, design iterations, and performance testing inside the foundry itself, Amber Engineering has successfully built one of India’s first indigenous semi-automatic fettling machines tailored specifically for casting components.
This machine brings :
• Consistent finishing quality across batches
• Reduced dependence on experienced labour
• Higher productivity compared to manual grinding
• Better safety standards
• Lower rework and rejection rates
• Adaptability for multiple casting geometries
By merging automation with practical usability, the machine bridges the gap between traditional fettling and full robotic systems thus offering an affordable, efficient, and scalable solution for foundries looking to modernize.
The innovation seems to already generating interest within Rajkot’s casting community.
Why This Innovation Matters to Rajkot & Beyond?
Rajkot’s Foundry Casting Cluster thrives because of local engineering problem solvers like Amber Engineering.
As global buyers demand faster lead times and tighter tolerances, automation in secondary operations becomes unavoidable. Semi-automatic fettling solutions like this ensure that Rajkot maintains its position as a global sourcing hub while helping foundries:
• Improve international competitiveness
• Handle larger export volumes
• Strengthen consistency for critical components
Amber Engineering is now ready to supply this breakthrough machine to foundries across India and abroad, making advanced fettling technology accessible without the high cost of imported systems.
Securing one more Hurrah for India!
What’s NEXT for Amber Engineering? – Tree Cutting Machine?
With the Success of Bhaven’s Semi Automatic Fettling Machine, He has some more tricks up his sleeve.
Traditionally, Cutting Investment Casting Tree’s post Pouring has been a Tiring process.
Bhaven now tells us that he has also worked out a concept that cuts through the Gating of these Tree’s with ease.
Currently this is in the Prototype phase and Soon to be revealed!
Interested in this New Semi-Automatic Fettling Machine?
Foundries looking to upgrade their fettling shop, increase throughput, or reduce dependence on skilled manual grinding can now reach out to Amber Engineering for demonstrations, technical details, and commercial enquiries.
This isn’t just another machine, it’s a technological leap forward for the Indian Foundry Casting industry, engineered right where the industry’s heart beats – Rajkot.
Contact : Mr Bhaven Mehta – +91 98252 18290
Email : info@ambereng.com
Website : https://ambereng.com/
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