西野製作所 List of Products and Services

In this document, we present a total of 12 case studies of our custom-made products. We provide detailed information about customer requests, challenges, points of satisfaction, and achievements. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents of the Case Study Collection (Excerpt)】 ■ Ceramic Processing Machine ■ Tee-Up Device ■ Ventilated Frame Processing Machine ■ Waffle Baking Mold ■ Bucket Conveyor ■ Processing Jigs *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we manufactured a "ventilated batten processing machine." The existing machine used at a house manufacturer (pre-cut factory) had become outdated, necessitating a replacement. The machine lacked rigidity, often stopping unexpectedly. Additionally, chips accumulated between the chains, leading to poor positioning accuracy, and the integrated input and output conveyors made operations cumbersome, requiring separation. After the introduction of the new machine, processing time was reduced thanks to increased rigidity. We installed covers on the LM guides to prevent chip accumulation and made it easier to collect dust with a dust collector. [Case Overview] ■ Issues - The existing machine was outdated, necessitating a replacement. - The machine often stopped due to a lack of rigidity. - Chips accumulated between the chains, resulting in poor positioning accuracy. - The integrated input and output conveyors were cumbersome, requiring separation. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where a "tee-up device" for golf balls was delivered to an indoor golf school. It was necessary to implement measures to prevent the balls from bridging in the ball supply section, and there was a desire to lower the height of the device and increase the protrusion from the floor, allowing for tee-up via external signals. To prevent bridging in the ball supply section, we implemented anti-bridging measures, and when it seemed that two balls might be supplied, an alarm was triggered to avoid this. Additionally, we made it easy to change controls via PLC. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Issues - Measures are needed to prevent the balls from bridging in the ball supply section. - We want to lower the height of the device and increase the protrusion from the floor. - We want to enable tee-up via external signals. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we manufactured a "ceramic processing machine." We were processing with woodworking machinery, but there were size constraints for the ceramics, and we needed a machine that could handle larger items, so we opted for a machining machine. Since we were dealing with raw ceramics, the cutting chips were very fine, like sand, necessitating dust prevention measures. We did not require the rigidity of a major machine tool manufacturer, but needed a machine that could process raw ceramics at a low cost. For dust prevention, we installed bellows on the LM guides and ball screws, creating a structure that makes it difficult for cutting powder to enter, and also allowing for the replacement of screws and guides. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Challenges - There were size constraints for the ceramics. - A machine capable of processing larger items was requested. - Due to the raw ceramics, dust prevention measures were necessary because the cutting chips were very fine, like sand. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case of manufacturing "waffle baking molds" for a store baking shop. There was a need to update the existing molds for store baking. The heater was designed to be compatible with the current model, and there was a desire to reduce the weight of the baking molds. We produced them at a low cost and within a short delivery time, allowing the use of the existing heater. Additionally, the baking results were excellent, and the new product was comparable to the current one. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - Desire to use the existing heater - Desire to reduce the weight of the baking molds - The only available molds were expensive Belgian-made ones with long delivery times *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we manufactured a "bucket conveyor" for transporting items up to the packaging stage in the food industry. Since the items are transported vertically or at an incline, it was requested that the contents do not fall out of the buckets, and after the buckets are inverted, they should be moved while inverted to avoid contamination. Designed to fit the layout, it can be used in the transportation process for packaging cut vegetables and snacks before and after weighing. It transports items to the next process machine using incline and vertical movement, thereby improving work efficiency. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Ensure that items do not fall out of the buckets during vertical or inclined transport. - Move the buckets while inverted to avoid contamination after inversion. ■Results - Improved work efficiency by transporting items to the next process machine using incline and vertical movement. - Used in the transportation process for packaging cut vegetables and snacks before and after weighing. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case of manufacturing "processing jigs" for mass production factories. Before manufacturing, the challenges included simplifying setup time with the new purchase of a machining center (MC) and limitations on the number of units produced within a specified time. We made it possible to easily set the clamp and unclamp hydraulically, allowing processing on four sides. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenges - Simplification of setup time with the new purchase of an MC - Limitations on the number of units produced within a specified time ■ Results - Hydraulic clamp and unclamp can be easily set - Enabled processing on four sides, achieving a reduction in processing time and man-hours *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case of modifying an "annealing device" for the semiconductor industry. It was necessary to renew the electrical equipment of the existing machine due to aging. The machine operates by creating a low vacuum in the chamber and injecting nitrogen for transport, while maintaining vacuum pressure when moving from the stocker to the annealing stage, and it was requested to design it so that only the stocker part can be removed, as well as to arrange cleaning windows for easier cleaning. We achieved miniaturization and weight reduction through the modification of the existing machine, meeting the requirements. [Case Overview] ■ Issues - Maintain vacuum pressure when moving from the stocker to the annealing stage - Design a structure that allows only the stocker part to be removed - Arrange cleaning windows for easier cleaning *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we manufactured "food machinery automation equipment." The system had a mechanism that allowed for the attachment and detachment of 72 cups with one touch, but it lacked a rotation mechanism, and since it was tightened with a union fitting, it took a long time to attach and detach. By innovating the large melting coupler, we made it possible to attach and detach with one touch, achieving a reduction in work time and cleaning time. We also integrated the cup rotation motor into a single structure, making it easier to clean and reducing the accumulation of debris. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Challenges - It took a long time to attach and detach. - The back side needed to be rotated for cleaning. ■ Results - We innovated to allow for one-touch attachment and detachment. - The cup rotation motor was also integrated into a single structure, making it easier to clean and reducing debris accumulation. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case of manufacturing a "side shrink packaging machine" for a bento manufacturing company. The device wraps a shrink tube around the sides of convenience store bento trays, which come in various sizes and required different adaptations. Additionally, there were no compact, low-cost, space-saving products available. Using a robotic cylinder, we were able to manufacture a compact device. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - There were no compact, low-cost products available - There were no space-saving products available ■Results - Created a compact design using a robotic cylinder *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we manufactured a device for machining the tip shape of pipes. We attempted to replace the existing machine due to aging and malfunction, but the previous manufacturer had gone out of business, and there were no companies available to produce it. We hoped to manufacture an equivalent product that would allow for machining. We substituted discontinued purchased items with new ones without compromising functionality. We referenced the existing machine to satisfy the required functions, created drawings, and proceeded with manufacturing. [Case Overview] ■Challenges - Replacement due to aging and malfunction of the existing machine - Request to manufacture an equivalent product for machining ■Results - Created drawings and manufactured a product that satisfied the functions based on the existing machine *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case of converting an existing ATC to an APC. The modification involved converting 50 ATCs to 25 APCs, with the requirement to mount a workpiece (8kg) facing upwards and to flip it for attachment to the chuck. By modifying the existing machine, we were able to facilitate the exchange to APC, and it was produced at a lower cost. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenge - Conversion of existing ATC to APC ■Result - Production possible through modification of existing machine - Produced at a lower cost *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we manufactured a "sub-tank for MC use." The processing fluid is filtered through a paper filter on a mesh belt to remove sludge. When it becomes clogged, the paper filter is rotated to wind and discharge it. The paper can be replaced by pulling out the filtration section. Additionally, there was a request to draw up the processing fluid from the pump on the clean tank side and spray it from the nozzle. It was installed as an addition to an existing machine, designed to be low-profile, allowing for space-saving installation. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Challenges - Filtering sludge from the processing fluid using a paper filter on a mesh belt - Rotating the paper filter to wind and discharge it when clogged - Replacing the paper by pulling out the filtration section - Drawing up the processing fluid from the pump on the clean tank side and spraying it from the nozzle *For more details, please feel free to contact us.