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Tenchnical Capability

The technical capability to
meet diverse industries ・ special requirements.

多業種・特別要求に対応できる技術力

About integrated production

At Nakashimada, we produce 70% of the components that make up our products in-house, ensuring quality. This is unparalleled.

Nakashimada's header formers, recognized for their precision, are widely used in the production of critical safety components such as those found in watches, computers, mobile phones, automobiles, and airplanes, which were once considered difficult to headerize.
It is thanks to Nakashimada's innovative product development technology that this has been achieved.
In new product development, the ability to incorporate customer needs during the drawing process is crucial. It involves reflecting on how the product will be used, as well as the situation and environment, while designing.
For example, the basic quality requirements demanded for screws used in automobiles are reliable fastening and anti-vibration properties. In computers and mobile phones, further miniaturization is required. In the aerospace industry, there is a material change from stainless steel to titanium...
The equipment used to manufacture such items (header and parts formers) has also evolved. Nakashimada has responded to various special requirements in the past. Its greatest strength lies in understanding the characteristics of each industry by being involved in every industry and having extensive experience in mold design and development.

Header ・ Former Delivery example

Industry
Representative products
Aircraft
Aircraft rivets・special engine bolts
Car
Engine bolts・Various metal parts
Architecture・Electric appliances
Steel・Non-metal bolts・Parts
Computer
Contacts・Connectors・Various metal parts
Mobile phone
Contacts・Connectors・Minimum screws
Clock
Crowns・Internal parts・Micro screws
Stationery
Ballpoint pen・Mechanical pencil parts
Precious meta
Earrings・Earring parts,etc
Clothing items
Rivets for denim・High heel cores, etc.

Manufacturing field incorporating traditional
and modern techniques

多業種・特別要求に対応できる技術力

Prospects in terms of technology

The key points to discuss regarding the future of Nakashimada's header former and mold development can be summarized into the following three keywords.

  • 1 Challenge for high-precision, difficult-to-form, and difficult-to-machine materials
  • 2 Expanding product applications through machine and tooling development
  • 3 Specific efforts to address energy-saving and labor-saving environmental issues

At Nakashimada, we continuously acquire new technologies while also perpetuating traditional skills passed down through generations. For instance, a crucial pre-assembly task is the meticulous "kisage" process, which involves carefully refining sliding surfaces. By performing this task diligently by hand, we significantly enhance precision and durability, earning recognition and praise from both domestic and international sources.

In an era where the number of skilled "kisage" technicians is on the decline, Nakashimada stands out by ensuring that not only assembly department staff but also many employees acquire this skill. While we have introduced advanced equipment to enhance machining precision in parts processing, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to manual finishing in the crucial "kisage" process. This dedication stems from the belief that, despite the advancement of automation, this aspect remains indispensable – it embodies the essence, the "soul," of manufacturing.

Furthermore, Nakashimada staff have cultivated skills that sharpen the senses, which cannot be achieved through manuals alone. For instance, when operating a machine under development, they can detect irregularities by simply listening to the sound it produces and sensing any anomalies. Leveraging their senses and experience, they approach manufacturing with a holistic perspective. By integrating traditional and modern techniques, they devise the best possible methods. This is the essence of Nakashimada's work.

Mold Development

多業種・特別要求に対応できる技術力

At our company, we place great emphasis on mold development to achieve plastic deformation of various parts, much like in the development of header formers. Particularly in recent years, there have been numerous cases where mass production has been achieved through mutual cooperation between mechanical and mold development, especially for micro-products and parts utilizing high-precision, difficult-to-process materials such as bolts. We conduct feasibility studies and trials for over 100 products annually, striving for mass production.

Mold development examples

Unfortunately, due to the presence of confidential agreements, we cannot showcase everything.
However, we would like to introduce some parts produced by molds developed at Nakashimada.

Model
MF420
Purpose
Parts for digital cameras
Material
Iron
Product features
The product is characterized by an eccentrically located hexagonal through-hole and a short neck, making alignment and handling challenging.
Model
NP81
Purpose
Fastener driving demonstration scheduled at Dusseldorf exhibition in April 2014
Material
Iron (1010)
Product features
Difficult to transport due to extrusion of irregularly shaped shafts, through holes, short and small products
Model
MST606
Purpose
Fastener driving demonstration at the 2012 Düsseldorf exhibition
Material
Iron
Product features
There is a small horizontal hole in the part that has a through hole.

After Service

After Parts

We have established a dedicated production line for after parts and strive to shorten lead times as much as possible.
The parts we supply are applicable to all machines manufactured by our company, so we also supply parts for machines manufactured over 40 years ago.
We always maintain appropriate inventory levels by region, enabling us to respond promptly.

Service

In Japan, we have service personnel stationed in Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo, and overseas, we have a presence in Germany (Burgkunstadt). We also strive to provide prompt assistance in the Asian region, centered around Thailand, and spare no effort in ensuring the swift repair of machinery.

Overhaul/Retrofit

For all models of our machines, those brought in for a full overhaul will have a finish comparable to new ones. The warranty period for the machinery itself is six months after delivery. We also accommodate retrofit options, primarily focusing on electrical components and safety devices, to meet your technical requirements as much as possible. For specification changes for overseas markets, additional measures are necessary to comply with current safety/environmental standards or export regulations.