Precision sheet metal processing by Kyowa Industries.
Our precision sheet metal processing technology surpasses the emerging precision sheet metal processing technologies of East Asian countries in three aspects: (1) speed, (2) cost, and (3) environmental friendliness.
Typically, molds that cost between 500,000 to 1,000,000 yen and have a lead time of 3 to 4 weeks can be made in China for 100,000 yen with a lead time of 2 to 3 weeks. However, at our company, we can complete them for 60,000 yen with a lead time of just 3 to 4 days. Naturally, this short lead time also results in CO2 emissions during development being less than a quarter of what they would normally be.
If the same cost and time are invested, it becomes possible to repeat prototypes several times, thereby increasing accuracy.
<Technology for forming shapes without a die: "Pressless Forming Method">
The new technology we have developed, called 'Pressless Forming' (sheet metal forming without using a press), combines the craftsmanship of sheet metal processing we have cultivated over many years, our unique layered technology, and the technology for forming without a die. This method, also known as "Shibori Sheet Metal" or "Pressless Shibori," is ideal for prototypes, custom products, small lot items, and products or parts that have already been discarded due to obsolete molds.
