We can respond to mass production prototypes of aluminum castings using gravity (aluminum die casting) at a low cost and with a short delivery time.
Features of Gravity - Smooth surface finish - High precision - Low tendency for defects It is possible to manufacture molds for small-scale production at a low cost and with a short lead time, and we are conducting prototyping (small-scale production) using these molds. Generally, aluminum castings produced in mass production molds are prototyped using sand casting methods due to the low initial costs and short lead times for small quantities. However, sand casting methods have a slow cooling rate, making it easy for defects (pinholes) to occur, which can complicate proper product evaluation during prototyping. *Please refer to the PDF for details.
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We offer low-cost and short-lead-time prototypes using gravity casting with molds. Since we can reduce initial costs, it is possible to convert machined parts into castings. Generally, this method is adopted for medium production of aluminum castings, but it is considered unsuitable for prototypes in terms of cost and lead time. Our company addresses this by lowering the costs associated with mold production and shortening lead times. Example of achievements: (Example) Cost of producing master cylinder material Cost: Total of 400,000 yen for producing 10 prototype (material) pieces ◆ Dramatic cost reduction when the number of prototypes produced exceeds 5 pieces! ◆ Comparison with machined parts made from aluminum extrusions (reference example based on our company) (Quantity) (Cost reduction rate compared to machined parts) 5 pieces 8% 10 pieces 43% 20 pieces 67% 50 pieces 74% Please check the PDF for details.
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We are a group of casting professionals that can consistently provide manufacturing from raw materials to processing using various materials, including cast iron from Hinode, aluminum castings from Shinko Metal Industry, cast steel from Yamagata Precision Casting, and precision machining from Ei Seisakusho. At our R&D center, we solve customer issues related to castings through research and development. Additionally, we can quickly respond to procurement challenges for castings through our domestic and international supplier and logistics networks. ★ Examples of challenges: - Struggling with small lot production - Having difficulties with the performance range of castings according to JIS standards - Managing a wide variety of low-volume production - Facing issues with design, development, production, procurement, assembly, and quality control of parts - Struggling to select iron castings, aluminum castings, steel castings, alloy castings, and non-ferrous castings - Experiencing changes in machine accuracy due to thermal expansion of cast iron from temperature variations - Reevaluating supply chain management due to global risks - Feeling dissatisfied with the characteristics of casting components ★ Examples of Hinode's solutions: - Optimal cost for castings - Custom-made materials for castings - One-stop support for design, development, production, procurement, assembly, and quality control of castings - One-stop support for production and procurement of castings - Proposals for the characteristics and selection methods of castings
