HEAVY CASTING OF GREY CAST IRON

PRODUCT CODE

: 33161700

QUALITY AND STANDARDS

: As per requirement of the Customer

PRODUCTION CAPACITY
Value

: 1,500 MT
: Rs. 7,05,00,000/-

MONTH AND YEAR

OF PREPARATION

: June, 2014

PREPARED BY

: Sh. V. M. Jha
Deputy Director (Metallurgy)

1. INTRODUCTION
This scheme covers grey cast iron castings of Heavy Mass upto 1.5 MT.
For Example:
1. Roller casting for sugar mills
2. Rack and gear boxes for General Engg. works
3. Ingot moulds for Mini-Steel Plants

2. MARKET POTENTIAL
The market potential of heavy grey iron castings is good and expected to be
bright in future. These castings are required by Sugar Mills, General Engineering
Works and Mini-Steel Plants. The demand for such castings is increasing
continuously due to rapid industrialization.

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3. BASIS AND PRESUMPTIONS

i.

The project profile has been prepared on the basis of single shift of 8 hrs. a
day and 25 days in a month at 75% efficiency.

ii.

It is presumed that in the first year, the capacity utilization will be 70%
followed by 85% in the next year and 100% in the subsequent year.

iii.

The rates quoted in respect of salaries and wages for skilled workers and
others are on the basis of minimum rates in the State.

iv.

Interest rate for the fixed and working capital has been taken @ 14% on an
average whether financed by Bankers or Financial Institutions.

v.

The margin money required is minimum 25% of the total capital investment.

vi.

The rental value for the accommodation of office, workshop and other
covered area has been taken @ Rs. 40 per sq. mtr.

vii.

The rate quoted in respect of machinery, equipment and raw materials are
those prevailing at the time of preparation of the project profile and are likely
to vary from place to place and supplier to supplier. When a tailor-made
project profile is prepared, necessary changes are to be made.

viii.

The payback period may be 5 years after the initial gestation period.

ix.

The gestation period in implementation of the project may be to the tune of 6

to 9 months which includes making all arrangements, completion of all
formalities, market surveys and tie-ups etc. Once all the above arrangements
are made and quality/standards achieved, the 100% project capacity may be
achieved at the end of three years. However, a detailed PERT/CPM chart
with implementation period has been given in the report.

4. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
The implementation of the project includes various jobs/exercises such as
procurement of technical knowhow, transfer of technology, market surveys and tieups, preparation of project report, selection of site, registration, financing of project,
procurement of machinery and raw materials etc., recruitment of staff,
erection/commissioning of machines, trial production and commercial production
etc. In order to efficiently and successfully implement the project in the shortest
period, the slack period is curtailed to minimum possible and as far as possible
simultaneous exercises are carried out. In view of above, a CPM-PERT chart has
been illustrated below, according to which a minimum period of 227 days is
involved in finally starting the project on commercial basis. By the following this
process a time period of 82 days can be saved.

Details of Activities
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C.P.M.
Activity
12

Days
15

Activity
12

Days
15

34

15

34

15

45
56
67
7 10

7
70
45
30

23
45
56
67

7
7
70
45

10 11
11 12

30
15

68
69

30
30

8 10

15

7 10

30

10 11
11 12

30
15
309

Total

227

Particulars of Activity
Procurement of Tech. knowhow/
transfer of technology
Market Survey, tie up and obtaining
quotations
Selection of site
Preparation of Project report
Registration and financing
Placement of orders for machinery and
receipt of machines
Recruitment of staff and training
Addition/Alteration in rental
premises
Procurement of raw material/bought
out components
Erection, electrification and
commissioning
Trial Production
Commercial Production

5. TECHNICAL ASPECTS
5.1. Process of Manufacturing
Grey cast Iron castings are produced by melting pig iron and C.I. scrap in
cupola furnace. The molten metal is poured in dry sand moulds to avoid the mould
dilution. Cores are made of silicon sands dried and coated with graphite paste.
Graphite paste is prepared from graphite powder and Bentonite mixed in water. The
cores are dried in coal fired chamber properly before use in mould. Molten metal is
poured in moulds cavity with the help of a ladle. Castings are taken out of the
mould after getting cooled. After breaking the runner and risers castings are fettled
properly.

5.2. Quality Specifications

Products are produced as per requirements of the customer. Relevant
standards of BIS are given below:
IS: 12006 1967
- Metal patterns and pattern equipments
IS: 6186
- Bentonite
IS: 1305 1984
- Graphite for use in foundry
IS: 1110 1987
- Ferrosilicon
IS: 1987 1974
- High silicon sand for use in foundries
IS: 4836 1968
- Coke
IS: 4140 1978
- Limestone for foundries
IS: 224 1979
- Foundry Pig Iron for General Purpose
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5.3. Production Capacity

Quantity 1,500 MT (per annum);
Value Rs. 7,05,00,000/-

5.4. Motive Power

Foundry Shop
Fettling Shop + Machine
Shop
Total

30 HP
15 HP
45 HP

5.5. Pollution Control

i.
ii.

The industry involves pollution to some extent for which State Pollution
Control Board has to be approached.
Minimum height of shed will be maintained with exhaust fans installed for
removing decongestion, proper ventilation, removal of cokes, fumes, etc.

5.6. Energy Conservation

The following steps may be taken for the conservation of energy:
i.

Machinery and Equipment parts which are revolving and reciprocating

should be properly lubricated from time to time with suitable lubricant oil.

ii.

Layout of the unit should be in such a way that no back tracking of material is
there.

iii.

All electrical switches may be kept off, when not required.

iv.

The entire transmission belt will be tightened before starting the work
wherever applicable.

v.

Fluorescent tube with electronic chokes may be used for energy saving.
Further recently developed compact fluorescent lights called CFLEB of 10 15
watts Philips/Glaux made may be used for energy saving and decoration.
These self-ballasted fluorescent lamps are high efficient replacement for
ordinary bulbs. For same light output, CFLEBs consume about one-fifth the
power consumed by ordinary bulbs, thereby saving a lot of energy. The
savings get further multiplied when CFLEBs are used in air-conditioned
areas, since the saving of energy by using CFLEBs also corresponds to less
heat dissipation reducing load on air conditioners. The life of CFLEBs is about
8,000/10,000 hours i.e. about 10 times that of ordinary bulb.
The typical payback period in terms of savings of energy bills and cost of
ordinary lamps is about 6 months operation. Unlike ordinary bulbs, these
CFLEBs provide choice of three colours designated A, B and C, to suit
individual requirement.

vi.

As far as possible Solar energy and daylight will be used keeping all the other
lights off.

vii.

As far as possible, inductive load of motor will be reduced and high power
factor will be used with the aid of capacitors of appropriate sizes.
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6. FINANCIAL ASPECT
6.1. Fixed Capital
Land & Building: 600 m2 on rent @ Rs. 40 per m2

= Rs. 24,000/- per month

6.1.1. Machinery and Equipments

Sl. No.

Description

Ind./Imp.

Qty.

Price (Rs.)

(a) Production Unit

1.

30 dia Cupola with 7.5 HP Motor

and accessories

Ind.

1 No.

5,00,000

2.

E.O.T. Overhead Crane 3HP capacity

Ind.

1 No.

5,00,000

3.

Sand Mullar with 5 HP motor and

accessories (Cap. 250 kg. Batch Type)

Ind.

1 No.

1,00,000

4.

Sand Mixer (250 kg. cap.) with 5 HP

motor

Ind.

1 No.

80,000

5.

Coal Fired hot compartment for

drying mould and cores
( 2m x 2m x 4m)

Ind.

2 Nos.

2,00,000

6.

Ladle of 2 MT Cap. (Geared)

Ind.

2 Nos.

1,50,000

7.

Flexible Shaft Grinder (With 2 HP

motor)

Ind.

2 Nos.

30,000

8.

Lathe machine with accessories 3 HP

motor

Ind.

2 Nos.

1,60,000

9.

Drilling Machine (1 HP motor)

Ind.

2 Nos.

80,000

10.

Air compressor 4.8 cft. With 3 HP

motor

Ind.

1 No.

35,000

11.

Weigh bridge 1 ton capacity

Ind.

1 No.

90,000

12.

Material Handling equipments

Ind.

LS

70,000

13.

Fettling Equipments

Ind.

LS

50,000

(b) Testing Equipments

14.

Sand Testing Equipments

Ind.

LS

1,00,000

15.

Inspection Equipments like hardness

tester, Micrometer, Calipers,
Pyrometers, etc.

Ind.

LS

1,00,000

1,50,000

(c) Pollution Control Equipments (If required)

(d) Energy Conservation Facilities/Equipments

60,000

Total

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(e)

i. Cost of Power connection including transformer

ii. Electrification & Installation charges @ 10%
of cost of machines & equipments

2,50,000
2,45,500

(f) Cost of Moulds/Jigs/Fixtures/Dies, etc.

4,00,000

(g) Cost of office equipments, working table, computers, etc.

1,50,000

(h) Preoperative Expenses

2,00,000

(Legal expenses, travelling expenses, consultancy fees, liasioning,

Interest during construction/trial production, etc.)

Total Fixed Capital

Rs. 37,00,500

6.2. Working Capital (per month)

6.2.1. Personnel
S. No.

Designation

No

Rate

Total (Rs.)

1
1
2
1
2
1
2

25,000
20,000
15,000
12,000
12,000
10,000
9,000

25,000
20,000
30,000
12,000
24,000
10,000
18,000

(a) Administrative & Supervisory

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Manager cum Metallurgist

Engineer
Supervisor/Foreman
Assistant Supervisor
Commercial Staff & Accountant
Storekeeper
Peon cum watchman

(b) Technical
8
9
10

Skilled worker
Semi-skilled worker
Unskilled worker

6
6
8

12,000
10,000
8,500
Total
Perquisites @ 15% of salary

72,000
60,000
68,000
3,39,000
50,850

Total

3,89,850

6.2.2. Raw Materials including Packaging Materials

Sl. No.
1
2
3
4

Particulars
Pig Iron (Foundry Grade)
Cast Iron Scrap
Coke
Foundry Chemicals & Various
Consumable like Fireclay, Firebricks, Steam Coal, Graphite,
Coal Dust, Bentonite, Silica Sand,
River Sand, Ferrosilicon, etc.

Qty.
100 MT
50 MT
30 MT
LS

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Rate (Rs.)
25,000
22,000
20,000

Amount (Rs.)
25,00,000
11,00,000
6,00,000
2,00,000

Total

44,00,000

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6.2.3. Utilities
Power 10,000 kWH @ Rs. 9/- per kWH
Water

Rs. 90,000
Rs. 3,000

Total

Rs. 93,000

6.2.4. Other Contingent Expenses (Per Month)

S. No.

Description

Value (Rs.)

Rent (600 m2 @ Rs. 40/m2)

24,000

Postage & Stationery

1,000

Advertisement/publicity

3,000

Repair & Maintenance

2,000

Telephone

2,000

Transportation

5,000

Consumable

3,000

Sales Expenses

3,000

Insurance

3,000

10

Taxes

3,000

11

Misc. Expenses

3,000

Total

52,000

6.2.5. Total Recurring Expenditure (per month)

Rs. 49,34,850

6.2.6. Working Capital for 3 Months

Rs. 1,48,04,550

6.3. Total Capital Investment

Fixed Capital
Working Capital for 3 months

Rs. 37,00,500
Rs. 1,48,04,550

Total

Rs. 1,85,05,050

Machinery Utilisation
It is expected that during the first year machine utilisation will be 70% and
during second year 85% and 100% in subsequent years.

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7. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
7.1. Cost of Production (per annum)
S.No.

Description

Amount (Rs.)

Total Recurring Cost

5,92,18,200

Depreciation on Machinery & Equipment @ 10%

1,75,500

Depreciation on Furnace @ 20%

1,40,000

Depreciation on Jigs, Fixtures and Dies @ 25%

1,00,000

Depreciation on Office Equipment & Furniture @ 20%

30,000

Interest on Total Investment @ 14%

25,90,707

Total

6,22,54,407

7.2. Turnover (per annum)

S. No.

Item

Heavy Castings up to
1.5 MT

Qty.

Rate (Rs.)

Value (Rs.)

1500 MT

47,000

7,05,00,000

Total 7,05,00,000
7.3. Net Profit (per annum)
=

Turnover Cost of Production

Rs. 82,45,593/-

7.4. Net Profit Ratio

=

Net profit per year

X 100
Turnover per year

= 11.70 %

7.5. Rate of Return

=

Net profit per year

X 100
Total Capital Investment

= 44.56 %

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7.6. Break-even Point

Fixed Cost

(Rs.)

Rent

2,88,000

Total Depreciation

4,45,500

Total Interest

25,90,707

Insurances, Taxes, etc.

1,08,000

40% of salary and wages

18,71,280

40% of other Contingent expenses

(Excluding rent & Insurance)

91,200

Total

53,94,687

B.E.P
=

Fixed Cost
X 100
Fixed Cost + Net Profit

= 39.55%

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Address of Machinery & Raw Material Suppliers

1. M/s. The Wasman Engg. Co. Ltd.
1/2, Allenby Road, Kolkata 20
For Foundry Equipment
2. M/s. SANAS Foundry Project Engineers
28, Vijay Nagar Colony
2130, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 30
For Foundry Equipment & Consultants
3. M/s. Pioneer Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd.
432, Padra Road, Vadodara
For Foundry Equipment
4. M/s. Met International
No. 8, O.T.C. Road
Nagarthpaet, Bangaluru 02
5. M/s. Steel Authority of India Ltd.
For Pig Iron
6. M/s. Raw Materal Dipot of State Directorate of Industries
For Pig Iron
7. Open Market
For C.I. Scrap
8. M/s. IVP Ltd.
Jolly Bhawan, No. 2, Marine Lines, Mumbai (Branches all over India)
For Foundry Chemicals
9. M/s. Fincast Foundry
Flux Company,
Plot No. 303, GIDC Estate, ODHAV, Ahmedabad 382 415
For Foundry Chemicals
10. M/s. Sagri Industries
2, Mercantile Apartments Opp.
Basant Cinema, Chembur, Mumbari 74
For Foundry Chemicals

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