Achieving Complex Geometries with Advanced Machine Tools
By utilizing more than 100 machine tools—including high-speed spindle and linear-drive machining centers as well as 5-axis machining centers—we perform a wide range of processes such as contour machining, pocket machining, surface texturing, groove machining, and thread machining.
We are also capable of 3D machining for materials such as ceramics and molybdenum.
- Machining Capabilities
- Hole Machining, Groove Machining, Contour Machining, Inner Diameter Machining (Ring Machining), Grinding (Thickness and Surface Finishing), Protrusion and Dimple Machining, Counterbore Machining, Thread Machining, Taper Machining, Cylindrical Machining, 3D Machining, and more.
Examples of Contour Machining / 3D Machining
About 3D Machining of Difficult-to-Machine Materials
3D machining of difficult-to-machine materials—such as ceramics, glass, tungsten, and molybdenum—requires both deep knowledge of these materials and advanced 3D machining technology.
Because these materials are inherently difficult to machine, cutting tools tend to wear rapidly. In addition, 3D machining often involves long machining times, which further accelerates tool wear over time.
Since tool wear directly affects product accuracy, selecting the appropriate tools, machining methods, and machining conditions for each material is essential.
Furthermore, because machining may continue for extended periods, it is also necessary to address errors caused by thermal deformation of the machine during operation.
Production System
For 3D CAD/CAM, we use hyperMILL and Space-E. Machining is carried out using 5-axis machining centers manufactured by Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. and DMG MORI, as well as high-speed spindle linear-drive machining centers manufactured by Makino and Sodick, along with other machining centers.
Quality assurance is conducted using Mitutoyo coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and image measuring systems.
Examples of our machining applications include molds for contact lenses (material: heat-resistant glass), jet engine components (material: CMC composites), and implant components (materials: molybdenum and tungsten), among many other items that require 3D machining.
