広商ＮＥＸＵＳ List of Products and Services

We would like to introduce a case where we took on the complex task of relocating equipment as a single order and managed it entirely. We received a consultation from a customer group that needed to move equipment between factories to consolidate their production lines, but they could not allocate time for construction management and schedule management. By implementing our proposal for comprehensive management of the equipment relocation project, we were able to streamline communication and trouble resolution, as the point of contact was consolidated from consultation to project completion. [Challenges] ■ We want to smoothly relocate and start up production equipment within the designated timeframe. ■ Cost reduction. ■ We want to simplify the management of various contractors and processes. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a successful case of outsourcing a unit jig that includes complex elements. We received an inquiry from a customer who manufactures in-house unit jigs for automotive parts, expressing their desire to outsource the jigs but facing difficulties due to the high complexity of the jigs, which hindered the outsourcing process. We proposed a 3D design for the unit jig based on the work data, and through in-house assembly and 3D measurement, we ensured high precision after assembly. We also completed the adjustment of various sensor detection positions in-house. [Case Overview] ■ Challenges - Outsourcing of unit jigs - Development of partner companies capable of handling "3D design," "design precision guarantee considering part stacking tolerances," and "sensor detection position adjustment." ■ Benefits - The customer can focus on their core business as they only need to provide the workpieces. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we proposed measures to address wear on transport pallets due to material changes and assembly. We received an inquiry from an automotive parts manufacturer regarding wear on the bottom of pallets in their production line, which resulted in wear debris adhering to the workpiece tips. In response, we proposed several types of materials that matched the customer's requirements and created comparison materials for each type. The wear area was addressed by changing the material, eliminating foreign matter adhesion. By making it an assembly type, the outer part of the pallet can be used permanently, significantly reducing costs. 【Case Overview】 ■ Issues - Change to a material that is less prone to wear than the current material - Suppress foreign matter adhesion to the workpiece ■ Effects - The wear area was resolved by changing the material, eliminating foreign matter adhesion - Only the worn top plate and board can be replaced on-site, making pallet replacement easy *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where the lifespan of dressers was extended by utilizing high-quality single crystal diamonds from a grinding wheel manufacturer. To maintain high precision, diamond dressers had a short lifespan, leading to high tool costs and the hassle of replacing grinding wheels. Therefore, we analyzed the current dressers with the grinding wheel manufacturer and changed the shape of the single crystal diamond from a prism to a special shape, as well as increased the number of single crystal diamonds for improvement. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Extension of dresser lifespan - Reduction of dresser replacement hassle ■Effects - Improved retention of diamonds, suppressing wear of the tip shape - Significant extension of dresser lifespan *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we proposed the extension of a mezzanine and the addition of a clean room to the production factory of an automotive parts manufacturer. In this factory, materials were stored in a clean room, but due to increased production, there was a shortage of storage space. They were struggling because the existing room was set up on the mezzanine, making it difficult to relocate to another area. By creating additional space, the factory's capacity improved. Since the extension could be made in the originally required location, unnecessary work was avoided, and a decrease in operational efficiency was prevented. [Case Overview] ■ Issues - Want to increase storage space despite having no surplus space ■ Effects - By creating additional space, the factory's capacity improved - Increased product stock capacity led to improved production efficiency *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

Here is an example of a proposal for improvements to eliminate chocolate stops caused by brush entanglement. In the processing stage of the customer's production line, brushes were frequently getting entangled with the workpieces, leading to frequent chocolate stops. Our company thoroughly investigated the cause in collaboration with our partner companies and proposed standardizing the arrangement of the bristles and the outer dimensions. This resolved the entanglement issue, resulting in zero chocolate stops. [Case Summary] ■ Issues - Thorough investigation and resolution of the cause of brush entanglement - Standardization of bristle arrangement and outer dimensions, extension of replacement intervals ■ Effects - Replacement intervals extended by 250%, reducing running costs - Management of outer dimensions and bristle arrangement has enabled long-term quality stability *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we reduced the storage space for work transport carts at our company. With 50 to 60 transport carts in operation, we proposed the creation of foldable carts to address the issue of space being cramped when not in use. By using a green frame, we were able to design a solution that fits the customer's usage environment while achieving low-cost implementation. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Reduction of space occupied by transport carts - Improvement at low cost ■Effects - The space occupied by carts on-site was reduced to 1/10 - The introduction of storage lanes made storage locations easier to understand, improving 5S activities *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we proposed the design and implementation of an automatic forming machine at our company. In a production line of an automotive parts manufacturer, the person in charge of the grinding wheel forming process retired. However, there was no successor, and they consulted us, stating that there was no time to train someone from scratch. At our company, we are capable of equipment design utilizing the know-how we have cultivated over many years as a tool trading company. We were able to standardize a process that required specialized skills and had become dependent on specific individuals. 【Case Overview】 ■ Issues - Early development of forming technicians - Formulating solutions within a limited timeframe ■ Effects - Standardization of processing quality - Reduction of labor costs through automation *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we designed and improved the oil supply port for processing equipment at our company. We received a consultation regarding a production line at a customer's facility where the oil supply port was located in a recessed area between equipment, leading to a constant need for awkward working positions, resulting in very poor work efficiency. In response, we proposed extending the oil supply port using products from Koshou Design, which resulted in a 50% reduction in work time. Additionally, the oil level became easier to see, eliminating any processing defects due to running out of oil. [Case Summary] ■ Issues - Wanted to make oil supply work easier - Ensured safety during work - Processing defects occurred due to difficulty in seeing the oil level, leading to a level of 0 ■ Effects - Improved safety by eliminating the need for awkward postures during supply work *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we dramatically reduced the running costs of pallets. In an automotive parts production site, there was a problem where the transport pallets were worn out, causing a loss of positional accuracy and resulting in downtime. To address this, we improved the design to allow for the replacement of only the worn areas, extending the lifespan of the pallet itself. The worn parts can now be easily replaced on-site, resulting in zero downtime. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenges - Extending the lifespan of transport pallets - Reducing the replacement costs of worn pallet bodies ■ Effects - New production cost @40,000 → Replacement type @10,000, achieving a 1/4 cost reduction - Material change from HPM1 to carbide, increasing lifespan by four times *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where improvements progressed rapidly through edge analysis using our own equipment. To reduce tool costs, the customer was advancing improvement activities such as extending the life of drills and resolving breakage issues, while searching for solutions. In this context, we conducted edge observation with our measuring equipment and analyzed the welding and wear conditions. The stalled improvement activities began to move forward, resulting in reduced tool costs through extended tool life. [Case Summary] ■Challenges - Resolution of drill breakage due to chip clogging - Reduction of tool costs and drill replacement labor ■Effects - Breakage caused by chip clogging was resolved - Successful improvement of processing conditions, leading to reduced cycle time *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we developed a special flange that allows for the simultaneous use of multiple grinding wheels. The customer's issue was that due to "warpage" and "waviness" in the workpiece, impurities on the surface could not be completely removed in a single processing pass. To address this, we designed a flange that enables the simultaneous use of grinding wheels with different abrasive grains and hardness on a single grinding machine, successfully eliminating the issue of grinding wheel disengagement and removing impurities in one pass. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenges - Remove impurities in one pass even with workpieces that have "warpage" and "waviness" - Reduce processing time and enhance production capacity ■ Effects - Significant reduction in processing time, successfully enhancing production capacity without additional equipment investment - Contributed to improved accuracy in production planning by clearly establishing a "one pass only" plan *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we achieved the elimination of molded grinding stones for diamond dressers at our company. Due to the instability of the dresser's precision, we were using general grinding stones to shape the dresser itself, which is usually unnecessary and incurs wasted costs. By enhancing the precision of the diamond tip radius and the fixed angle of the diamond, as well as improving the regularity of the diamond arrangement, we improved the quality of the dresser. [Case Overview] ■Challenges - Reduction of the shaping process for the dresser itself - Reduction of dressing frequency ■Effects - Reduced the shaping process for the dresser itself - Shortened the dressing shaping after replacement to 350 times *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we proposed a two-layer structure for the chuck rubber lining. In the customer's production line equipment, the rubber at the tip of the chuck was worn down over time, exposing the metal and causing scratches on the workpiece. With our unique idea of implementing a two-layer rubber structure, we were able to resolve this ongoing issue all at once. Since we can design in-house, we can propose a review of the chuck's structure. [Case Overview] ■Challenges - Visualization of the wear condition of the tip rubber - Standardization of replacement timing ■Effects - By making the wear condition easier to understand, we achieved zero scratches on the workpiece - By standardizing the replacement timing, early replacements were eliminated, resulting in reduced running costs *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

Here is a case study introducing a proposal for reusing chucks through laser cladding. The chuck jaws wore out within two months, leading to frequent stoppages. This resulted in increased replacement labor and decreased operating rates, creating various issues. Additionally, due to the high cost of the parts needed to create new jaws, production costs became prohibitively expensive, making it difficult to implement improvements. By using a highly wear-resistant cladding material, we extended the lifespan of the chucks, which led to reduced maintenance costs and increased operating rates. [Case Overview] ■ Challenges - Reduction of replacement labor through extended lifespan and increased operating rates - Reduction of running costs ■ Key Points - Laser cladding allows for high functionality only in the used areas, making it cost-effective - Near-net shape cladding reduces post-processing costs *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we proposed the unification of transport pallets. In the manufacturing process at the customer's factory, different specifications of pallets were used for each of the three processes: cutting, super finishing, and cleaning, which required product changeover work. This also took up the workers' time and led to a decrease in work efficiency. After unification, work efficiency improved by eliminating the changeover work for each process. 【Key Points】 ■ Drawing creation through physical transfer ■ Proposing suitable technologies to the customer from numerous partner companies ■ Precision assurance in the quality assurance department *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we proposed improvements and installation for cleaning brushes. Dust generated from the workpieces accumulated on the transport pallets, causing them to stick to other workpieces and leading to production delays. As a result, daily cleaning of the transport pallets was necessary, which took about an hour each day, making it very inefficient. To address this, we installed a brush that automatically cleans during transport. This led to improved work efficiency and reduced labor costs. [Challenges] - Improving the efficiency of transport pallet cleaning - Further enhancement of the existing brush - Since the equipment cannot be stopped or moved, measurements and drawings need to be taken on-site - Measures are necessary to prevent operational errors after brush installation *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

Are you finding that the number of suppliers increases and management becomes complicated due to the feasibility of responding when procuring equipment parts? With Hirosho Nexus, we can propose processing locations that meet your needs at the best price from a procurement network of over 600 companies both domestically and internationally, making it possible to reduce management effort and manufacturing costs. Additionally, we have our own inspection and design assembly department, allowing us to handle everything from product quality inspection to unit assembly and post-assembly precision guarantee! 【Benefits We Offer】 ■ Parts without drawings can be created from actual items! ■ By utilizing a high-level procurement network, we can handle everything from parts procurement to unit assembly and subsequent precision guarantee, reducing the effort of delivery management and manufacturing costs! ■ Stabilization of quality and shortening of delivery times through our in-house inspection system. ■ Production based solely on 3D drawings is also possible! ■ We can accommodate various materials! *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Here is an example of a proposal for reusing chucks through laser cladding. The chuck jaws wore out in two months, leading to frequent downtime. This resulted in increased replacement labor and decreased operating rates, creating problems. Additionally, due to the high cost of the parts needed to create new jaws, production costs became high, making it difficult to implement improvements. By using a wear-resistant material for the cladding, we extended the lifespan, reduced maintenance costs, and increased operating rates. [Case Overview] ■ Challenges - Reduction in replacement labor through extended lifespan and increased operating rates - Reduction in running costs ■ Key Points - Laser cladding allows for high functionality only in the used areas, making it cost-effective - Near-net shape cladding reduces post-processing costs *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.