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This document introduces the features of the cutting performance evaluation service. In addition to "strengths" such as tool proposals and tool prototypes, it includes examples of requests to the R&D center for "quantitative evaluation of tools" and "quantitative evaluation of cutting performance." It also lists processing equipment such as "machining centers" and "NC lathes," as well as measurement equipment like "laser microscopes." [Contents (partial)] ■ Features of the cutting performance evaluation service ■ Examples of requests to the R&D center - Tool manufacturers - Machinery manufacturers - Parts processing manufacturers - Material manufacturers *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Processing Technology
• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce our laser technology development example, "DIA Coating + Laser Sharpened End Mill." By applying laser irradiation to carbide DIA coated tools, we achieved a significantly longer lifespan (approximately six times that of standard blades) and enhanced sharpness of the cutting edge. We have various other development examples as well. If you are facing issues such as "vibration during cutting" or "burr formation," please feel free to contact us. 【Overview of Development Example】 ■ Development Content: Laser irradiation on carbide DIA coated tools ■ Results: Achieved longer lifespan (approximately six times that of standard blades) and enhanced sharpness of the cutting edge. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our laser technology development example, "PCD End Mill with 10um Pitch Notches." In conventional technology, it was difficult to create small shapes, but by applying fine processing technology using ultra-short pulse lasers, we successfully added fine notches to straight-edged end mills. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. 【Overview of Development Example】 ■ Challenge: It was difficult to create small shapes with conventional technology. ■ Solution: Application of fine processing technology using ultra-short pulse lasers. ■ Result: Successfully added fine notches to straight-edged end mills. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our laser technology development example, the "120-blade patterned end mill." This is a PCD end mill with a blade diameter of φ2.3mm designed for hard and brittle materials such as glass. The pattern of the tool is at a pitch of 50µm, with a twist angle of +30° and -30°. Using ultra-short pulse laser microfabrication technology, we have successfully formed a helical shape. 【Development Example Overview】 ■ Development Content: PCD end mill with a blade diameter of φ2.3mm for hard and brittle materials ■ Results - Successfully formed a helical shape using ultra-short pulse laser microfabrication technology. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our laser technology development example, the "90-blade ball end mill." We have successfully manufactured a 90-blade ball end mill with a blade diameter of φ2. The potential of PCD tools is expanding, including applications for hard and brittle materials and composite materials. We also have various other development examples. If you are experiencing issues such as "vibration during cutting" or "burr formation," please feel free to contact us. 【Overview of Development Example】 ■ Development Content: Manufacture of a 90-blade ball end mill with a blade diameter of φ2 ■ Result: Expansion of the potential of PCD tools *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Here is an example of tool development for the "R-SF class." In single crystal diamond tools, achieving a mirror finish on R-shaped surfaces is challenging. Therefore, by utilizing our self-developed laser processing technology, we developed PCD tools with sharp edges equivalent to the SF class. This has enabled us to achieve a mirror finish in R chamfering. [Overview of Development Example] ■ Issue: Single crystal diamond tools find it difficult to achieve a mirror finish on R-shaped surfaces. ■ Result: Achieved a mirror finish in R chamfering. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce an example of tool development for the "LCB (Chip Breaker Equipped) PCD End Mill." In cutting materials such as polycarbonate used in car navigation display panels, there were issues with melting and chip clogging. Our company developed a PCD end mill with a chip breaker to fragment the chips. As a result, chips are expelled with each rotation, preventing material from melting and improving the finish surface. [Overview of Development Example] ■ Issue: There were problems with melting and chip clogging. ■ Results: - Chips are expelled with each rotation. - Prevents material from melting and improves the finish surface. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our "Machinability Evaluation." "Cutting Force Measurement" allows us to measure cutting forces using a Kistler cutting dynamometer, enabling the investigation of machinability, tool deflection, and material vibrations. "Machined Surface Roughness Measurement" allows for the evaluation of surface quality by measuring the surface roughness Ra and Rz after machining. Additionally, we can also perform "Chip Discharge Measurement" and "Chip Observation." Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. 【Machinability Evaluation】 ■ Cutting Force Measurement ■ Machined Surface Roughness Measurement ■ Chip Discharge Measurement ■ Chip Observation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our "Tool Evaluation" services. In the "Cutting Edge Radius Measurement," we quantitatively assess the sharpness of the cutting edge by measuring the radius of curvature using a laser microscope. In the "Rake Face and Relief Face Roughness Measurement," we can quantify the surface roughness of the finished surface by using a laser microscope for measurement. We also offer "Cutting Edge Observation." 【Tool Evaluation】 ■ Cutting Edge Radius Measurement ■ Rake Face and Relief Face Roughness Measurement ■ Cutting Edge Observation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our measurement equipment. We possess a "laser microscope" that can quantitatively measure the radius of edge rounding and surface roughness, as well as a "scanning electron microscope (SEM)" that allows for the observation of wear. Additionally, we have a "microscope" that enables the observation of welding and adhesion, allowing for the appropriate selection of tools. 【List of Equipment】 ■ Laser Microscope ■ Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) ■ Microscope *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Here is an example of the machinability evaluation testing service requested by a machinery manufacturer. The company requested to investigate the performance of the machine and spindle, evaluate tools made with a new tool molding machine, and assess the spindle. We were able to measure data that can be presented to the customer. At our company, we solve issues in cutting operations at our facility, the "R&D Center," where we can quantitatively measure cutting. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. 【Case Overview】 ■Request Details - Investigate the performance of the machine and spindle - Evaluate tools made with a new tool molding machine - Assess the spindle *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Here is an example of the machinability evaluation testing service requested by a materials manufacturer. The company requested to test process new materials (high-hardness resins, films, laminated materials) and to prototype and test process tools for composite materials. As they do not have the equipment for processing in-house, they are looking for a place that can conduct test processing, and they have expressed that they have been able to establish processing technology for new materials. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Request Details - They want to test process new materials (high-hardness resins, films, laminated materials). - They would like to prototype and test process tools for composite materials. - They want to know the appropriate tools and processing conditions. - They want to reduce processing time. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case of the machinability evaluation testing service requested by a parts processing manufacturer. The company requested an investigation into the causes of defects (burrs, welding, and chatter), testing with tools for defect countermeasures, selection of tools for mass production, and evaluation of the machinability of difficult-to-cut materials and hard brittle materials. We received feedback that they were grateful for our service, as there are no other places that can conduct test machining of difficult-to-cut materials while minimizing burrs. 【Case Overview (Partial)】 ■ Request Details - Investigate the causes of defects (burrs, welding, and chatter) - Conduct test machining with tools for defect countermeasures - Select tools for mass production - Evaluate the machinability of difficult-to-cut materials and hard brittle materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Here is a case study of the machinability evaluation testing service requested by a tool manufacturer. The company requested a quantitative evaluation of their tools, an investigation into the causes of tool defects, and measurement of the surface roughness of the machined parts. Our R&D center has the facilities to quantitatively measure cutting processes, enabling tool evaluation and machinability assessment. We received feedback from the company indicating that they were able to identify the causes of the tool defects. 【Case Overview】 ■Request Details - Desire for quantitative evaluation of tools - Investigation into the causes of tool defects - Measurement of cutting surface roughness ■Result: The causes of the tool defects were identified *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Let me introduce our "R&D Center." By researching cutting technologies for various materials (aluminum, copper, CFRP, titanium, glass), we solve problems faced in cutting sites around the world. We are equipped with a wide range of equipment, including machining centers capable of up to 60,000 rpm and power meters that can measure up to 10 kN, and we engage in research every day. At our company, we conduct our own verification for customer inquiries regarding cutting. If you send us your work material, we will perform the verification and propose appropriate methods from our side, so please feel free to contact us. 【Features】 ■ Solving problems in cutting sites ■ Detailed responses to inquiries from cutting processing companies ■ Abundant advanced equipment *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our "end mills for resin." For carbide, we offer standard products "AM series" and "standard products." For PCD, we can manufacture "straight" and "straight + C face" according to your desired blade diameter and length. Additionally, we have "LCB (rake face groove processing)" which improves chip evacuation, and "SF class," which is more economical than single crystal diamond end mills. 【PCD Lineup】 ■ Straight ■ Straight + C face ■ LCB (rake face groove processing) ■ SF class *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Simultaneous processing of glass, a hard and brittle material, and resin, a viscoelastic material, has been difficult. Our company has successfully shaped blades suitable for glass and blades suitable for resin within a single tool through microprocessing using ultra-short pulse lasers. 【Features】 ■ Achieves simultaneous processing of dissimilar laminated materials ■ Chipping of the glass layer is less than 10μm, with no melting of the resin layer *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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PCD tools have had difficulty in forming small diameters, fine shapes, and multiple blades. Our company has successfully produced a 300-blade tool with a diameter of 2 mm by applying fine processing using ultra-short pulse lasers. 【Features】 ■ Expansion of PCD tool possibilities, including applications to hard and brittle materials and composite materials. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "Resin End Mill Product Lineup Catalog" introduces the resin end mill product lineup from Uchiyama Tool Co., Ltd. Uchiyama's resin end mills feature characteristics such as "short delivery times (7-10 days)" and "high precision in outer diameter variation." 【Contents】 〇 Business Introduction ○ LSG (relief surface stepped) PCD End Mill ○ LCB (chip breaker included) PCD End Mill 〇 AM Series Carbide Router ○ Semi-mirror SF Class PCD End Mill 〇 Carbide Router AM Series Stock List ○ Development Examples *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "Display Use Semi-Mirror SF Class" is a resin router bit designed to solve the issues of acrylic PCD routers with "many vertical stripes and many horizontal stripes (Ra=400nm)" and single crystal diamond routers (from other manufacturers) with "some vertical stripes and few horizontal stripes (Ra=80nm)." The resin router bits from Uchiyama Knife Co., Ltd. feature "short delivery times (7-10 days)," "high precision in outer diameter variation," and the ability to "develop, verify, and test machining in-house using test machining equipment." 【Features of the Display Use Semi-Mirror SF Class PCD Router】 ○ Few vertical stripes, some horizontal stripes ○ Ra=180nm For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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The "Carbide Router for Measuring Instruments" is a resin router bit that solves issues such as noticeable vertical stripes and vibrations that occur with other manufacturers' end mills. The resin router bits from Uchiyama Blade Co., Ltd. have features such as "short delivery times (7-10 days)," "high precision in outer diameter variation," and "the ability to develop, verify, and test machining in-house using test machining equipment." 【Features of the Carbide Router for Measuring Instruments】 ○ No noticeable vertical stripes ○ No vibrations For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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The "Carbide Router for PLA (3D Printer Filament)" is a resin router bit that solves issues such as melting and fluff generation found in other manufacturers' end mills. The resin router bits from Uchiyama Knife Co., Ltd. feature characteristics such as "short delivery times (7-10 days)," "high precision in outer diameter variation," and the ability to develop, verify, and test machining in-house using test machining equipment. **Features of the Carbide Router for PLA (3D Printer Filament):** - No melting - No fluff For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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The "Pachinko Ultra Hard Router" is a resin router bit that solves issues found in other manufacturers' end mills, such as vibration, excessive vertical streaks, and lack of transparency. The resin router bits from Uchiyama Blade Co., Ltd. have features such as "short delivery times (7-10 days)," "high precision in outer diameter variation," and "the ability to develop, verify, and test machining in-house using test machining equipment." 【Features of the Pachinko Ultra Hard Router】 ○ No vibration ○ Few vertical streaks ○ Transparent appearance For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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The "PCD Router for Film" is a resin router bit that solves the problems of traditional tools, such as clogging with chips and melting. The resin router bits from Uchiyama Knife Co., Ltd. have features such as "short delivery times (7-10 days)," "high precision in outer diameter variation," and "the ability to develop, verify, and test process in-house using test processing machines." 【Features of the PCD Router for Film】 ○ Does not clog with chips ○ Does not melt For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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The "PCD Router for Car Navigation" is a router bit for resin that solves problems associated with conventional tools, such as chip clogging and excessive vertical streaks. The resin router bits from Uchiyama Blade Co., Ltd. feature "short delivery times (7-10 days)," "high precision in outer diameter variation," and the ability to "develop, verify, and test machining in-house using test machining equipment." 【Features of the PCD Router for Car Navigation】 ○ No chip clogging ○ Fewer vertical streaks For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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The resin router bit "PCD Router for Soft Resin" features sharp cutting edges that suppress melting and whitening, and its excellent chip removal minimizes jamming. It is also suitable for composite materials (polycarbonate + acrylic). For more details, please download the catalog.

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The resin router bit "High Hardness Resin PCD Router" is compatible with high-speed rotation and high feed rates, and can also produce both C surface shapes. It is suitable for high-hardness composite materials such as Silplus. We have a proven track record of producing a minimum diameter of φ0.8. We accept orders starting from one piece. PCD features a lifespan that is 30 to 100 times that of carbide. For more details, please download the catalog.

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The PCD router "SF Class" for semi-mirror surfaces achieves a semi-mirror finish with PCD diamonds and can accommodate various shapes, including simultaneous C surface shapes. It is more affordable than single crystal diamond end mills. It has achieved high precision with a blade diameter variation of ±0.01mm. PCD features a lifespan 30 to 100 times longer than carbide. For more details, please download the catalog.

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The resin router bit "carbide router bit" is suitable for processing from board machining to molded products, and there are various samples of resins available. We have stock from φ1 to φ6. It has a proven track record with materials such as acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC, PP, ABS, and MC nylon. For more details, please download the catalog.

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The new super hard router "AM Series" achieves everything from heavy cutting to mirror finishing with a single tool. It features a high-rigidity carbide body, making it resistant to vibration. It has excellent chip evacuation and prevents jamming even at high feed rates. The process range includes heavy cutting → roughing → finishing → mirror finishing. For more details, please download the catalog.

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