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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.