Cost reduction through changes to lost-wax casting methods and standardization (with examples).
Standardization with lost wax, shape changes are also possible. Weight reduction and cost reduction can also be achieved!
Parts that are being machined and assembled may have the potential for cost reduction. By integrating shapes made up of numerous parts, we aim to achieve cost reduction. It is also possible to reduce weight and costs by eliminating joint areas that were necessary for assembly. 【Shape】 Complex shapes and those with three-dimensional curved surfaces can be mass-produced at low cost. 【Material】 You can freely choose from special steel, stainless steel, copper alloys, and aluminum alloys. Additionally, material changes can be made using the same mold, making it easier to compare and evaluate during the prototype stage. 【Strength】 Since adjacent parts and attached components can be integrated and cast, we can eliminate weak points caused by assembly and welding. For movable parts, weight reduction can eliminate unnecessary inertial forces, increasing durability. Thus, strength can be freely pursued from both shape and material perspectives. 【Casting Surface】 There may be slight differences depending on the casting material, but small parts are around 12S, and large parts are around 20S. 【Precision】 Compared to other casting methods, the precision is high, allowing for a reduction in the number of machining processes. We will consider and propose appropriate shapes together, so please feel free to consult with us first.
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Materials: Iron, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, etc. Lot: 100 to 1,000 pieces Precision: 0.1mm to 1/100mm *For more details, please contact us through our website.
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Proposal for standardization of LR common parts We propose a shape change through the sharing of LR common parts. By standardizing the shape, the mold production can be unified, and at the same time, the order quantity can be doubled, leading to cost reduction through batch consolidation. For the bottom surface, which requires flatness, we have also reduced processing time by adding relief (concave). Material: S25C (precision casting) Size: 114×65×57
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Conventional shape: A symmetrically cut part. Management of two parts was necessary.
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Lost wax shape: Proposal for shape modification through the sharing of LR common parts. By standardizing the shared shape, the mold production can be unified, and at the same time, the order quantity can be doubled, resulting in cost reduction through batch consolidation. (Processing surface is blue)
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We are also shortening processing time by adding reliefs (concave) to the bottom surface where flatness is required.
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With a posture of "just half a step" without complacency, we have cultivated "lost wax precision casting" over many years. In 1991, we obtained a U.S. patent for "MIM (Metal Injection Molding)." Utilizing 3D printing technology, we offer next-generation precision casting technology called "Digital Cast." We provide optimal proposals through various technologies! We thoroughly support our customers' manufacturing processes! We specialize in complex three-dimensional shapes in small lots of various types and carry out everything from mold making to casting, machining, and simple assembly in-house. We supply products to various industries, including medical devices, semiconductors, machine tools, and aerospace. "Just make it, from one piece." We can propose a wide range of manufacturing methods from prototype production of one piece to mass production. We enable time savings in searching for various suppliers and considering consultation destinations, becoming a true total cost reduction partner by proposing reductions in management costs associated with consideration time and product costs. More than half a century ago, Castem's casting began with handmade machine tools. Today, we have become a company with the top domestic share in the manufacturing of general industrial parts using lost wax and are also engaged in the production of micro lenses and micro needles using the world's highest precision 3D light shaping technology.