北陸軽金属工業 List of Products and Services

This product is a unique bottle holder made by expertly joining aluminum "horseshoes" that were actually used on racehorses. The base is made from precious Yakusugi wood. The shot-blasted surface finish is minimized to retain the feel of the material as much as possible. It can be used for various purposes, tailored to the interior of stores or individual tastes and preferences. 【Features】 - Made using aluminum horseshoes that were actually used in a breeding and training farm for racehorses. - Yakusugi wood base: being natural wood, no two pieces have the same growth ring pattern or shape. - Assembled using hoof nails that are actually used in horseshoe fitting. - Welded together while shaping by a craftsman. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Would you like to reconsider your manufacturing process? Sand layer molds are a molding method that incorporates CAD data into a sand layering device to directly shape sand molds. This allows for the omission of processes that were essential in traditional casting production, such as the creation of wooden or resin patterns and trial castings, thereby shortening the overall lead time. Additionally, shapes that are difficult to produce with conventional sand molds can be molded. Simultaneous mass molding of cores and other components is also possible. We also accept contracts for mold production only. 【Features】 ○ Inversion and casting plan definition are performed on product shape data to create 3D mold data. ○ No wooden patterns are required. → This enables reduced lead times and cost savings. ○ Examples of effectiveness: → Schedule: 37% reduction (30 days to 19 days) → Cost: 48% reduction (2 units of material) For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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Don't you think that sand casting cannot be done in a short delivery time due to the high number of processes involved? At our company, we can produce high-quality casting prototypes in a short delivery time that is approximately 40% shorter than conventional methods. 【Reasons for Speedy Prototyping】 This is because we import 3D modeling data into a sand layering molding device and create molds directly. By creating molds based on 3D data, we can eliminate the wood pattern manufacturing process, as well as the layout inspection and non-contact measurement inspection, significantly shortening the delivery time. "What are the reasons why RP sand layering molding is chosen for prototyping?" We are offering a technical document summarizing those reasons for free. The technical document includes multiple case studies where challenges were solved using RP sand layering molding!

• Prototype Services
• Transport and handling robots
• Other Auto Parts

At Hokuriku Light Metal Industries, we manufacture high-quality cast prototypes through a consistent production system that encompasses everything from design review and proposal design to prototype production, casting parts production, machining, and quality assurance. For small-batch, diverse prototypes using sand casting, leave it to us. 【Features】 ■ Achieving short delivery times with a consistent production system that includes partner companies ■ Flexible response to design changes, modifications, and adjustments ■ Cost reduction effects through an efficient supply chain ■ Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information through thorough unified governance *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services
• Contract manufacturing
• Casting Machine

Traditionally, cast products have been plagued by issues such as quality variation and the occurrence of casting defects due to gas retention. This is particularly true for complex shapes like engine and transmission components, where many machines require high-quality castings. To overcome these challenges, our company has applied low-pressure casting technology, commonly used in mass production casting with molds, to sand casting. This technology can also accommodate thick and thin processing, which is difficult with traditional gravity casting. Additionally, we own over 15 low-pressure casting machines, allowing us to handle mass production projects. We have achieved a unique casting method that controls the pressurized molten metal into the sand mold using a computer. By finely controlling the speed, temperature, and pressure of the molten metal according to the required quality, we have established a manufacturing method for high-quality cast products with good yield. **Features** - The use of machine control for pouring results in less variation and stable quality. - Efficiently releases gas and air from within the mold to prevent casting defects. - Minimal contact with the atmosphere during pouring reduces the likelihood of oxidation. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Contract manufacturing
• Casting Machine

At Hokuriku Light Metal Industries, we possess high-quality melting technology through our long-established know-how in producing race engine parts and castings that meet high-quality demands, along with thorough process management. Furthermore, we have introduced a spectroscopic analysis machine that can simultaneously and accurately analyze multiple elements in metals, enabling us to conduct rigorous material inspections. 【Features】 <Melting technology that influences the quality of finished products> ■ Guarantees the quality of raw materials through elemental-level analysis ■ Ensures stable quality with advanced melting technology ■ Achieves optimal synthesis of various metals ■ Accommodates a variety of aluminum alloys, including those with high thermal conductivity, high strength, and die-casting materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment

Sand layering molds are a molding method that incorporates CAD data into a sand layering device to directly shape sand molds. This process allows for the omission of traditional steps essential to casting production, such as the creation of wooden or resin patterns and trial castings, thereby shortening the overall lead time. Additionally, due to the flexibility in design changes and the application to custom products, it is possible to manufacture a variety of molds tailored to customer needs. 【Features】 ■ Cost reduction related to wooden pattern production is possible ■ Shortened lead time for the casting production process ■ Affordable production of small quantities of 1 to 3 castings ■ Capability to mold complex cores and molds ■ Ability to produce cohesive molds by layering sand ■ Hybrid casting combining sand molds and sand layering molds is also possible *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Casting Machine
• Wood processing machinery

At Hokuriku Light Metal Industry, we manufacture prototypes of complex shapes, including hybrid casting and precision gypsum casting. Hybrid casting is a fusion casting method that uses gypsum molds for locally complex shapes that are difficult to form with sand molds, while using sand molds for other parts. This method is effective for cast products that require locally complex shapes, such as cooling circuits in inverter control devices used in electric vehicles. 【Features】 <Hybrid Casting> ■ Capable of meeting different demands such as short delivery times and complex shapes ■ Can achieve integrated molding using different molds with our unique casting technology ■ Easy to accommodate specification changes *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services
• Contract manufacturing
• Casting Machine

We offer direct wood pattern production from CAD/CAM data, as well as artistic wood pattern creation by experienced craftsmen. The creation of prototypes, which is directly linked to the quality of cast products, can significantly improve quality through the precision of finishing, assembly work, and craftsmanship such as preventing wood warping. Our company combines new digital technologies with the skilled techniques of craftsmen to produce high-quality cast products. 【Features of Wood Pattern Production】 ■ Skilled craftsmanship from experienced artisans ■ High-precision wood patterns created using NC programming ■ Compatible with various wood pattern materials such as wood and resin *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Casting Machine
• Wood processing machinery

A plan is a design document that specifies all aspects of the casting process, from how to create wooden patterns based on product drawings, to the mixing of foundry sand, the manufacturing methods for the main mold and core, the shape of the runner, the temperature and time for pouring, the flow, and the solidification process. Our company has skilled artisans with years of experience in creating various shapes and qualities of cast products, as well as advanced production equipment that realizes their ideas and design capabilities. The synergy of these two strengths has enabled us to manufacture complex and high-quality cast products that were previously considered impossible with sand casting. 【Features】 ■ Design capabilities backed by years of cultivated technology and know-how ■ Skilled artisans with expert techniques on-site ■ Advanced production equipment that enables creative plan designs ■ Ability to meet diverse needs such as lightweight, high strength, high heat resistance, and complex shapes *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Mechanical Design

Don't you think that high quality and high precision are required for small quantities of various prototypes? At our company, we conduct high-quality and high-efficiency prototype manufacturing through a consistent production system, from the design review stage to modeling, mold making, casting, and machining. For small quantities of various prototypes using sand casting, please leave it to Hokuriku Light Metal Industry. 【Features】 ■ Combining high-precision 3D modeling technology with excellent wooden mold manufacturing techniques ■ Manufacturing high-quality and high-efficiency prototypes ■ A consistent production system from the design review stage to modeling, mold making, casting, and machining ■ Manufacturing high-quality and high-efficiency prototypes *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services
• Contract manufacturing
• Casting Machine

Don't you think sand casting cannot be done in a short delivery time due to the high number of processes involved? Hokuriku Light Metal Industries produces high-quality casting prototypes with a delivery time reduced by about 40% compared to conventional methods. By importing 3D modeling data into a sand layering molding device, we can create molds directly. Since the molds are created based on 3D data, we can eliminate the wood pattern manufacturing process, layout inspection, and non-contact measurement inspection, significantly shortening the delivery time. 【Features】 ■ Produces high-quality casting prototypes in a short delivery time ■ Creates molds directly ■ Eliminates the wood pattern manufacturing process, layout inspection, and non-contact measurement inspection ■ Significantly shortens delivery time *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services
• Contract manufacturing
• Casting Machine

In sand casting, do you think that complex shapes, high strength, and homogeneous prototypes cannot be produced? Hokuriku Light Metal Industry manufactures high-quality cast prototypes that rival mass-produced items. Since our founding, our greatest strength has been our "design capability" backed by years of accumulated technology and know-how in sand casting. From the way raw materials are poured to cooling and solidification, we devise optimal manufacturing methods to realize the "prototypes" that our customers seek. 【Features】 ■ Produces high-quality cast prototypes that rival mass-produced items ■ Design capability cultivated through years of experience ■ Melting technology that guarantees material quality ■ Unique low-pressure casting technology *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services
• Contract manufacturing
• Casting Machine

Hokuriku Light Metal Industry combines a variety of casting processes and craftsmanship to meet the diverse needs of our customers. In addition to providing high-quality prototypes through the fusion of our unique casting processes and skilled craftsmanship, we also manufacture small quantities of diverse casting prototypes. Please feel free to contact us when you need our services. 【Features】 ■ High-quality prototypes ■ Complex shape prototypes ■ Speed prototypes ■ Diverse small quantity prototypes *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services
• Contract manufacturing
• Casting Machine

Since our establishment in 1943, we have been making daily efforts to meet the needs of our customers in the fields of aluminum alloy casting and machining. In recent years, we have been actively introducing computer technologies such as CAD/CAM/CAE to aim for further advancements in technology. With the goal of providing our customers with better cast parts, all of our employees will continue to strive for improvement, and we kindly ask for your support and encouragement. 【Business Overview】 ■ Aluminum alloy casting, precision machining, and various other metal cast products *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Processing Contract
• Casting Machine

Here is an example of hybrid casting. "We have a plan for prototype part manufacturing, but we were told that it is difficult to handle with conventional sand casting or machining, and we are in trouble," was the consultation we received. The prototype parts are large in size, and only a small part has a complex shape. Casting the entire piece in gypsum would incur excessive costs and lead times, and there is a high risk of internal defects. In response, our technical team brainstormed and experimented, and finally succeeded in achieving a one-piece molded hybrid casting that meets the required quality. As a result of the customer evaluating the prototype, we quickly received an order for the production model. Subsequently, we delivered over 100 units, receiving positive evaluations from the customer in terms of cost, lead time, and quality. [Challenges] ■ Difficult to handle with conventional sand casting or machining ■ Very narrow pitch shape resembling a serrated tooth ■ Other companies said that one-piece molding was impossible, whether in casting or machining *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services

We would like to introduce a case of rapid prototyping that our company undertook. We received a phone call from a customer saying, "We need to produce a prototype for an event that has been suddenly scheduled, but we only have one month..." The event is in one month. The customer believed that the usual sand casting process, which involves making a wooden mold, would not meet the deadline, and they were considering using machined parts despite the higher cost. Therefore, we proposed that if they could provide us with 3D data, we could use RP sand layering technology to meet their desired delivery time and cost. By utilizing rapid prototyping, the prototype was completed 19 days after receiving the 3D data. We successfully met the event deadline, reduced both cost and delivery time, and received positive feedback from the customer. [Challenges] ■ Need to produce one prototype ■ Event is in one month ■ Cannot meet the deadline with normal sand casting *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services

Our company is primarily a sand casting aluminum manufacturer focused on the development of prototype vehicles for automobiles (both four-wheeled and two-wheeled) and engine parts for motorsport vehicles. We have established a system that allows for integrated production from wooden pattern making to casting and precision machining. Additionally, we have introduced numerous advanced facilities such as sand layer 3D printers, casting simulations, and high-precision X-ray equipment to meet the needs of customers seeking short lead times and high-quality cast components. 【Business Activities】 Aluminum alloy casting, magnesium alloy casting, (aluminum die casting), precision machining, and various other metal castings. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Casting Machine

Don't you think that high quality and high precision are essential for small-batch prototypes of various types? Leave the small-batch prototypes made through sand casting to Hokuriku Light Metal Industry. At our company, we leverage the advantages of sand casting while combining high-precision 3D modeling technology and excellent wooden pattern manufacturing techniques to produce high-quality and efficient prototypes. 【Features】 ■ Wooden pattern manufacturing technology essential for small-batch prototypes of various types ■ High-precision 3D modeling technology and excellent wooden pattern manufacturing techniques ■ Integrated production system that enables high quality and high efficiency *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Processing Contract
• Casting Machine

In sand casting, do you think it cannot accommodate complex shapes or thin-walled designs? Hokuriku Light Metal Industry manufactures prototypes of complex shapes using our unique hybrid casting. Hybrid casting is a prototype manufacturing method developed using our know-how and unique technology to simultaneously solve different challenges, such as complex and thin-walled shapes that are difficult to achieve with sand casting alone, and low-cost and short delivery times that are challenging with gypsum casting. [Features] ■ Produces prototypes of complex shapes with our unique hybrid casting ■ Simultaneously solves different challenges such as low cost and short delivery times *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Processing Contract
• Casting Machine

In sand casting, do you think that complex shapes, high strength, and homogeneous prototypes cannot be produced? Hokuriku Light Metal Industry manufactures high-quality cast prototypes that rival mass-produced products. Thanks to our unique low-pressure sand casting technology, which allows for detailed control of filling speed and temperature according to the material and shape, we can stably produce prototypes at a high mass production level compared to conventional sand casting methods. [Features] ■ Design capabilities developed through years of experience ■ Realization of prototypes that meet customer requirements ■ Melting technology that guarantees material quality ■ Production of cast products that are homogeneous, highly rigid, and have high yield ■ Unique low-pressure casting technology *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services
• Other contract services

Sand layer casting refers to a molding method that incorporates CAD data into a sand layering device to directly shape sand molds. This process allows for the omission of traditional steps essential for manufacturing cast products, such as creating wooden or resin patterns and conducting trial castings, thereby shortening the overall lead time. Additionally, due to the flexibility in design changes for molds and the application for custom products, it is possible to manufacture a variety of molds tailored to customer needs. 【Features】 ○ Inversion and casting plan definition are performed on product shape data to create 3D mold data. ○ No wooden patterns are required. → This enables reduced delivery times and cost savings. ○ Effect examples: → Schedule: 37% reduction (30 days to 19 days) → Cost: 48% reduction (2 units of material) For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Processing Contract