The document outlines the services provided by The Centre, which was established and managed by Randglen (M) Sdn Bhd to develop the manufacturing sector in Penang, Malaysia. The Centre aims to increase skills and knowledge in machining and introduce new processes like metal forming. It offers training on CNC machinery, manufacturing development services, and post-university training to transform engineers into manufacturing specialists. Key industry targets are orthopedic devices, aerospace, automotive, and semiconductors. Facilities include multi-axis CNC machines and a CMM for prototyping and reverse engineering.

1. Dr Paul Wood
General Manager
Funded by NCIA, established and managed by Randglen (M) Sdn Bhd

2. Content of Slides
• “Associated Consultants” of Randglen (M) Sdn Bhd
• The Centre’s Aim
• Industry Sectors Targeted
• CNC Training & Prototyping on Multi-Axis Machinery
• Manufacturing Development Services
• Post-University Training

3. “Associated Consultants” of Randglen (M) Sdn Bhd (to be updated)
Consultants Credentials Expertise
Arentoft, Mogens MSc PhD Product & process development medical devices)
Balendra, Raj PhD MIMech MIET FCIM Process development (aerospace, micro-components)
Beekmans, Wim BSc Process development (electronics, household products)
Chodnikiewicz, Kris BSc MSc PhD Process & machinery development (micro-components)
Delio, Tom BSc MS PhD Machining (aerospace materials)
Galea, Victor BSc MSc DIC CEng MIM Process analyst (metallurgical)
Gerson, Philips BSc MSc Innovative design (domestic products, electronics)
Harrison, Colin BSc MSc PhD CEng Machining, robotics and automation (aerospace)
Kok, Casey MSc Design and development engineering (aerospace, GD&T)
Kuzman, Karl PhD Process development (automotive)
Olejnik, Lech MEng PhD PEngA Process development (engineering materials)
Rennie, Alan BSc Forging technology (aerospace,)
Rosochowska, Malgorzata MSc PhD Process analyst (FE, design, Taguchi)
Rosochowski, Andrzej MSc PhD FMMM Process design (FE, Tool design, Taguchi)
Samsul Bahar Sadli BSc PhD Metallurgical analyst (O&G)
Schley, Claus BSc, PhD Design, Manufacturing (Automotive , FE, CAD, CNC, CAM )
Wardle, Frank BSc PhD MIMechE Micro-manufacturing (machine-design, ultra-precision)
Wood, Paul BSc PhD Design, Processes (automotive, aerospace, FE, Materials)
The Centre (CoE M&E) 36 Hilir Sungai Keluang 2Bayan Lepas Industrial Estate Phase 411900 Penang
Kamarul Abdullah (m: +6 019 418 9909; office: +6 04 640 3880 3881)

4. The Centre’s Aim
Develop competitive and sustainable manufacturing enterprises in
NCER, Malaysia
Increasing the skills and knowledge base in NCER to create manufacturing
enterprises that will compete in both regional and international markets
Increasing the capabilities of the metal cutting industry in NCER to transform
productivity and quality in machining
Diversifying the manufacturing base from an almost exclusive dependency on
metal cutting by introducing metal forming processes into NCER
Increasing market opportunity for businesses in targeted industry sectors
Implementation method
Advanced training on multi-axis CNC machinery for short term impact
Manufacturing development service to NCER
Targeted training to create a new generation of skilled manufacturing engineers

5. Industry Sectors Targeted
Orthopaedic Devices
Aerospace Components
Automotive components
Semiconductor Components
The Centre (CoE M&E) 36 Hilir Sungai Keluang 2Bayan Lepas Industrial Estate Phase 411900 Penang
Kamarul Abdullah (m: +6 019 418 9909; office: +6 04 640 3880 3881)

6. CNC Training & Prototyping on Multi-Axis
Machinery
The Centre’s Services
• Training in CNC & CAM programming
for manufacture of orthopaedic devices &
aerospace components.
• Prototyping services for local
industries
Facilities:
• 10 axis TORNOS Deco 20a
• 5 axis MAZAK VARIAXIS 500 II
• CMM + Reverse Engineering
Capabilities
The Centre (CoE M&E) 36 Hilir Sungai Keluang 2Bayan Lepas Industrial Estate Phase 411900 Penang
Kamarul Abdullah (m: +6 019 418 9909; office: +6 04 640 3880 3881)

7. Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with Reverse
Engineering (RE) Capability at the Centre
– Touch probe (high accuracy at 0.5 µm but slow process)
– Laser scan (fast process but lower accuracy at 30 µm )
– Digital reconstruction software
– Expertise (Dr Claus Schley will operate the CMM-RE process)
Manufactured Full 3D digital
article reconstruction of article in
CAD file format

8. Manufacturing Development Services
Services:
•Manufacturing audits
•Product & Process development
•Transformation of enterprises in targeted Chatter Zone
-unstable machining
sectors -higher cutting forces
-low cut quality
•Improving competitiveness in regional markets -high rate of tool wear
Chatter free Zone
Resources:
•World class manufacturing experts
Transforming productivity in machining using vibration mapping
analysis of cutter and machine. The Centre which is the agent for this
technology in Malaysia has been applying it in NCER machining
companies to demonstrate productivity and quality improvements
The Centre (CoE M&E) 36 Hilir Sungai Keluang 2Bayan Lepas Industrial Estate Phase 411900 Penang
Kamarul Abdullah (m: +6 019 418 9909; office: +6 04 640 3880 3881)

9. Post-University Training
Aim:
•Transform mechanical engineers into
manufacturing engineers
Courses:
•Design of tools, processes,
machinery & control systems
•Analysis of industrial markets
•Process improvement
methodologies
Resources:
•World class manufacturing experts
The Centre (CoE M&E) 36 Hilir Sungai Keluang 2Bayan Lepas Industrial Estate Phase 411900 Penang
Kamarul Abdullah (m: +6 019 418 9909; office: +6 04 640 3880 3881)

10. Post-University Training
Aim:
•Transform mechanical engineers into
manufacturing engineers
Courses:
•Design of tools, processes,
machinery & control systems
•Analysis of industrial markets
•Process improvement
methodologies
Resources:
•World class manufacturing experts
The Centre (CoE M&E) 36 Hilir Sungai Keluang 2Bayan Lepas Industrial Estate Phase 411900 Penang
Kamarul Abdullah (m: +6 019 418 9909; office: +6 04 640 3880 3881)