At Mitsumi Housing Pvt. Ltd. (MHPL) we use ‘FrameCAD “the cutting edge and the most advanced end-to-end cold form steel engineering. This is the Rapid Construction division of our 27yrs old construction experience.
The integrated CAD / CAM software of FRAMECAD ensures that the computer-derived calculations based on which the various components go into LGSF constructions are produced with high accuracy and precision. This software is used for engineering, design, structural analysis, and 3D Visualisation of various models.
Out of the four high-speed ‘FrameCAD ‘machines, three are High-speed F325iT systems and one is a heavy gauge TF550H system. This makes Kosamba, Gujarat facility of MHPL the largest LGSF manufacturing hub in India. At MHPL we have a qualified, dedicated, and well-experienced design and production team which has been designing buildings and structures for various projects all over the country. Every LGSF design and put to the test keeping in mind various tests like wind impact, earthquake impact, load-bearing capabilities, etc. Thus once the design is cleared, the customer could well be assured of a building that is absolutely safe to live in and a structure that can withstand earthquakes, cyclones, and heavy rainfall. hail storm, snow loads, etc.
It would be of interest to know that the design and production of large-span structures and those requiring heavy load bearing are undertaken by the TF550H system. This can produce 150 mm web-size channels with a gauge capability of 2 mm. The production of wall panels, roof trusses, and floor joists for residential and commercial buildings with profiles of 89 mm with 1.2 mm gauge is undertaken by the F325iT system.
The entire processes from manufacturing to the construction of the building are done without any cutting or welding making Cold form technology a Game changer’ amongst the various building technologies that exist today. In today’s world where we value human lives above everything else elimination of hot work and movement of heavy lifts especially inside the construction site makes the lives of those involved in construction activities safer besides considerable savings in cost.
MHPL facility at Kosamba spreads over 12 acres of land. The layout of various units like storage of steel, machines for manufacturing LGSF products, office, staff quarters, and places for future expansion, etc are intelligently located.
The processes at MHPL are set in motion once a finalized requirement for a building is received from the customer. It starts with the design process after receipt of the final architectural drawings. The in-house design team is integral to the MHPL which ensures the processes from designing to manufacturing the end product proceed smoothly. The software has the ability for quick computing, fast multiple iterations, auto detailing, and creating intuitive software algorithms all as per code standards windspeeds and seismic zone of the build location. These abilities ensure the optimization of material and achieve superior structural stability. The design team will convert those requirements into production (RFY) files. These RFY files are in turn fed to the high-speed FRAMECAD machines which convert light gauge steel sheets into lip C-section studs, thus making them strengthened. The profiles used galvanized steel which ensures the final products are rust-resistant. Whilst in the FrameCAD machine the various operations like punching holes, dimples, swages, and cuttings take place seamlessly. These machines produce C and U profiles and have the ability to do C+C and C+U connections with gauges ranging from 0.55mm to 2 mm with 2 mm web size options of 89 mm and 150 mm. This enables a wide range of project applications with different loading conditions.
Once the various profiles are manufactured, each and every component is marked and they are loaded into trucks for transporting them to various parts of our country. If needed these could be loaded in containers to be transported anywhere in the world by ships from the nearby Hazira port. Thus Kosamba is eminently located to meet both national and international demands.
The profiles are normally sent as C channels and loaded into containers or trucks. The loading is done in such a way that the items required first are loaded last. At the site, the unloading is done and kept in such a way that assembling them later would be easy. As every component is marked assembling is made sequentially and accurately leaving no room for errors.
MHPL has well-trained manpower under its belt spread all across the country. These persons work under turnkey solution providers. A structured and well-planned training is imparted to all these persons. Moreover based on the latest advancements in LGSF and its erection techniques they also undergo upgradation/updating courses. These measures ensure that constructions are done meeting exacting international standards at all times.
The foundation of the building is made using traditional building materials. As the load of the building is comparatively lower than a brick and concrete building there is savings of cost to the consumer. The measurements for making the foundation are provided by the company to the customer making the whole process hassle free. Once the plinth is ready the LGSF structure is fixed to the foundation using Anchor bolts with hold-down connectors. These are so fixed on the foundation that even distribution of load is achieved. The steel frame and the concrete flooring are separated by neoprene rubber packings which act as thermal insulation and provide protection to the frame. The entire process of assembling the structure and wall paneling is carried out using nuts and bolts and by screws which are again galvanized ensuring them to be rust resistant. The entire process of assembling the various components is done on-site. The Dry Wall ‘process is adopted in making the walls and ceiling eliminating the use of bricks. mortar and water. This ensures that a considerable amount of dwindling precious natural resources like river sand, limestones, and granite stones which are the main ingredients in the traditional building are saved by the adoption of this technology
In case of erecting large-scale projects, the company can relocate the FrameCAD machines to the location and manufacture the various components in situ thus saving precious time and cost of transportation. The company also undertakes large-scale erections with its own personnel. MHPL works in close coordination with all these projects be it executed by turnkey providers or by itself. It has undertaken several government projects some of them completed and some of them are ongoing.
It would be of great value to anyone to know how LGSF is the ultimate choice for anyone who loves this planet Earth and opts for a durable and eco-friendly building. It is a green technology all the way as it uses light gauge galvanized steel which could be reused /or recycled compared to the dated pre fab which uses heavy gauge red steel which would rust, needs cutting and welding, and needs cranes to lift and shift the heavy building components. Elimination of cutting, welding, lifting, and shifting of heavy loads, especially inside the building site ensures greater safety for the persons involved in construction activities. Similarly, the use of water, river sand, cement, etc except for the foundation can put a stop to sand mining both legal and illegal, conserve water, put a stop to disfiguring nature by unchecked quarrying, etc
The endearing part of using this technology is that the deadlines can be met as the entire process of construction is not dependent on the availability of scarce natural resources like river sand, water, aggregates, cement, etc. Often times the delay is caused due to the non-availability of cement, river sand, and bottlenecks in transporting items like aggregates, steel girders, cement, etc. Considerable time also is required for the curing and maturing of concrete. Similarly welding and cutting cannot take place even if there is a slight drizzle. All these impediments are totally eliminated.
Rains can delay the progress of construction as traditional construction requires clear weather. In this case, the work can continue unimpeded as the components are rust-free and wetness will not damage the structure or components. Similarly welding and cutting cannot take place even if there is a slight drizzle. All these impediments are totally eliminated.
In case of a building is being constructed using bricks, cement, etc where cost escalations of various building materials like cement, river sand, aggregates, etc can lead to a steep increase in the cost of the building whereas buildings with LGSF technology construction are totally immune to such steep increase in costs. One can fix the price at the beginning of the construction and the building cost will remain unchanged at the time of its completion. Similarly, the building can be completed within the planned time.
It would be of great value to anyone to know how LGSF is the ultimate choice for anyone who loves this planet Earth and opts for a durable and eco-friendly building. It is a green technology all the way as it uses light gauge galvanized steel than the dated pre fab which uses heavy gauge red steel which would rust, needs cutting and welding and needs cranes to lift and shift the heavy building components. More of the galvanized steel components gone into the structure of the building is reusable and recyclable. So even steel is put to use again and again conserving the natural resource.
At MHPL the steel used is of very high tensile strength and is of high yield. High-yield steel can withstand exceptionally well under extreme structural loads without any deformation, High tensile value ensures that the building can withstand large amounts of stretching caused by cyclones and strong winds, etc. This can withstand a major earthquake whereas a building constructed with the traditional materials will crumble in the event of an earthquake. The 350 to 550 MPA steel that is used in our facility is best suited to withstand major earthquakes, heavy cyclones, rains, and hail storms. The 275 GSM Galvanisation and 150 GSM of Galvalum coating given in the factory ensures that the structure is totally rendered rust-free and can easily stay rust-free even in an extremely salty environment like seaside areas for a very long time. It also requires much less maintenance as the structure remains rust-free.
We are glad to state that our company has been closely involved with various government led housing projects like PMAY where execution period is short and time overrun cannot be accepted.
MHPL is led by a dedicated, focused, experienced, and skilled staff along with cable management under the inspiring leadership and the guidance of senior team members who have achieved acknowledgments from various customers/stakeholders including central and state government officials in this field for the excellent and timely execution of various projects.
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