NCC Product Lineup

【Customer's Concerns】 - Wants to implement mass production of products. - Shortage of manpower. - Variability in quality, unable to stabilize quality. - Productivity is not improving due to manual work. 【NCC's Proposal】 - Proposing the introduction of the NCC original automatic painting machine "NEO Easy Coater Flat," which allows for flexible customization to meet customer needs, to improve productivity and stabilize quality. 【Implementation Effects and Feedback】 - Stabilization of quality and improvement in productivity through automation. - With three units introduced, all can be operated by one person, resolving the manpower shortage. - Successfully introduced equipment with a sense of security.

【Customer Concerns】 - Improving work efficiency and productivity in the painting process is a challenge. - Changing colors for painting a variety of products in multiple colors is cumbersome. 【NCC's Proposal】 We propose the introduction of the air electrostatic hand gun "HB5000M" from Asahi Sanak and the paint pressure tank "P-2A" from Meiji Machinery, which are characterized by high paint application efficiency, to enhance work efficiency and painting quality. 【Implementation Effects and Feedback】 - Painting time has been reduced by 30% compared to before, with the painting time for large workpieces cut to less than half. - Improved work efficiency allows for personnel to be allocated to other processes, enhancing overall productivity. - The quality of the finish has improved compared to before. - Achieved high efficiency that surpasses the impact of paint bounce-back and increased thinner usage due to spray gun switching.

【Customer's Concerns】 - In constructing a new factory dedicated to powder coating, we are looking for powder coating machines and painting booths. - To improve productivity, we hope to have a large painting booth that allows two operators to paint face-to-face. 【NCC's Proposal】 We propose the introduction of the Asahi Sanak powder coating booth, which allows for face-to-face painting of large workpieces, along with the "EcoDual" powder coating machine that utilizes the manufacturer's unique dual electric field technology, achieving high work efficiency and painting quality. 【Implementation Effects and Feedback】 - Since painting can be done face-to-face, the need to flip the workpieces is eliminated, resulting in a production increase of about three times and a 53% reduction in painting time. - Waste paint can be directly packed into drums or bags, reducing cleaning time from 40 minutes to 10 minutes. - The coating quality and leveling have improved due to reduced electrostatic repulsion. - Paint usage has been reduced by about 10%.

【Customer Concerns】 - Variability in paint quality after hand spraying - Considering automation of the painting process to achieve consistent results for anyone - Concerns about increased labor, effort, and working time due to automation 【NCC's Proposal】 We propose the NCC original painting machine "NEO Easy Coater Flat," suitable for flat small item painting, to achieve stable, high-quality finishes while minimizing painting labor. 【Implementation Effects and Feedback】 - Achieved stable quality that is comparable to handwork - Can operate without confusion thanks to simple panel controls - Happy that the requests from the field regarding equipment size and safety considerations have been realized

【Customer's Concerns】 - Considering the introduction of an automatic painting machine to establish a mass production system for products due to business expansion. - The product has a thickness of about 3mm and requires painting on both the flat surface and the sides. - The current automatic painting machine has variations in the thickness of the paint film on the sides. 【NCC's Proposal】 We propose the NCC original automatic painting machine NEO Easy Coater Flat, which offers high design flexibility, to achieve uniform painting on both the flat surface and the sides, enabling mass production. 【Test Results and Feedback】 - By repeatedly testing while changing the angle and distance of the spray gun and the amount of paint discharged, we ultimately achieved a stable paint film by spraying both the front and back surfaces. - Officially introduced due to the expected reduction in process time and mass production capabilities achieved by optimal conditions that allow simultaneous painting of the flat surface and sides. - The fact that it can be used universally for flat items also made it suitable for the products being handled.

【Customer's Concerns】 - We have one worker assigned to the process of hanging and lowering the workpiece on the jig and another for the manual powder coating process, but due to a labor shortage, we want to automate the coating process. - The cost of painting robots is prohibitive. - We are considering whether we can set up a simple automatic painting line. 【NCC's Proposal】 We propose a reciprocating automatic coating machine for powder coatings from Parker Engineering, which can achieve painting quality comparable to manual work while keeping the initial costs lower than that of painting robots. 【Implementation Effects and Feedback】 - We were able to reassign one spray operator to other processes, achieving our initial goal of reducing manpower. - Continuous operation of the automatic coating machine allows for consistent application without unevenness, improving productivity. - Production volume increased from 250-300 pieces per day before implementation to 350 pieces. - Automation has stabilized the quality of the finished product, and we are looking forward to future mass production.

**Customer Concerns** - High paint loss due to low application efficiency - Excessive waste from discarded paint that falls on the floor **NCC's Proposal** We propose the "EcoDual," a powder coating machine equipped with Asahi Sanac Co., Ltd.'s unique dual electric field technology, which reduces waste compared to conventional products and improves painting quality and application efficiency. **Implementation Effects and Feedback** - Improved application efficiency due to the switch in painting machines, allowing approximately 1.7 times more painting with one box of powder paint compared to conventional methods. - Reduced time for changing boxes. - Elimination of paint that previously fell on the floor, significantly reducing cleaning time and exhaust volume. - Contributed to improved work efficiency and the achievement of SDGs goals.

**Customer Concerns** - The current spray gun uses a lot of paint, leading to high costs. - The cost burden is particularly significant for primers. - There is severe contamination in the booth due to excessive paint mist dispersion. **NCC's Proposal** We propose the "Air Mix Gun," which boasts an 86% coating efficiency and achieves a uniform paint film through its unique spray pattern, reducing paint loss and bounce-back. **Implementation Effects and Feedback** - Although the initial investment was higher than conventional products, the monthly primer usage was reduced by about 50% after implementation. - Profitability was achieved earlier than expected, leading to a reduction in the total cost of painting.

**Customer's Concerns** - Loss of time due to the outsourcing of powder coating operations, resulting in delays in the movement of coated items. - Considering in-house powder coating and wanting to expand equipment. - Inefficient work due to the long curing time of the existing solvent booth. **NCC's Proposal** Proposing a powder coating line that allows for a consistent workflow for painting-related tasks and a custom-made large painting booth with improved air supply to reduce work time. **Implementation Effects and Feedback** - Comparing before and after implementation, production capacity has nearly doubled.

【Customer Concerns】 - There is variability in quality due to differences among workers during the finish check of prototype coatings, making accurate verification impossible. - We have been searching for automation in the painting process but have not found a manufacturing company that can customize as needed. 【NCC's Proposal】 We propose the NCC original painting machine "NEO Easy Coater Flat (formerly XZ painting machine)" which allows for easy verification of prototype coatings and stabilization of quality through customization. 【Implementation Effects and Feedback】 - The stabilization of quality has improved the accuracy of finish checks. - The ease of changing painting conditions has enhanced work efficiency, making it simple for anyone to operate. - We are pleased that we have achieved a painting device that meets our requirements and ensures stable quality.

**Customer's Concerns** - The number of orders is on the rise, but there is a shortage of manpower as painting work is being done by a single worker. - Due to the thick coating process requiring two primer applications and five topcoat applications, there is a high volume of paint usage and an enormous waiting time for drying, leading to inefficiency. **NCC's Proposal** We propose using a "low-pressure painting machine" that emits warm air, which not only speeds up the drying of paint but also allows for thick coatings while maintaining high application efficiency. **Implementation Effects and Feedback** - After implementation, we successfully reduced the workload significantly to two primer applications and two topcoat applications. - The improvement in application efficiency has led to a reduction in paint usage. - The finish of the paintwork is beautiful. - The delivery destination has expressed satisfaction with the improved quality of the paint finish.

**Customer Concerns** - The micro motor core is coated with a thick layer of powder coating that has insulation properties, with half of the coating process done in-house using electrostatic painting and the other half externally using fluidized immersion coating. - Due to the aging of both in-house and outsourced equipment involved in the coating process, there are difficulties in obtaining parts and issues with the quality of the coating appearance, such as gloss. - They are looking for a reliable consulting partner to achieve complete in-house coating. **NCC's Proposal** We propose a "fluidized immersion powder coating machine" that can accommodate a wide variety of core shapes and allows for flexible thickness management to improve coating quality. **Implementation Effects and Feedback** - Improved quality resulting in a glossy coating. - The coating hardness meets the requirement to withstand strong friction when copper wire is wound around it. - Enhanced insulation performance due to improved coating quality. - A reduction in powder usage by 30-40% due to high coating efficiency. - Anticipated cost reductions across the entire coating process in the future.