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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 29>. Metals each have their own characteristics, with some being "strong" and others "weak." Stainless steel is "Stain(less) Steel," meaning it is resistant to rust, but it is not "rust-proof steel." Therefore, it is important to understand and use it as such, and selecting the appropriate steel type is crucial when using it. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Major Categories of Stainless Steel】 ■300 Series: Austenitic ■400 Series: Ferritic/Ferritic-Austenitic/Martensitic ■600 Series: Precipitation Hardening *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 28>. Metals each have their own characteristics, with some being "strong" and others "weak." The type of metal and steel should be correctly selected according to their intended use and the environment in which they will be used. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Business Activities】 ■ Wire drawing processing of metal wires, including heat treatment ■ Manufacturing and sales of fine to ultra-fine wires *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 27>. Wire mesh is used for various purposes, such as "filtering," "straining," and "sifting," and can be applied to powders, gases, and liquids. Various metal products experience degradation (i.e., metal fatigue) due to use. In that sense, all metal products have a lifespan, and they need to be replaced when the time comes. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Business Activities】 ■ Wire drawing processing of metal wires, including heat treatment ■ Manufacturing and sales of fine to ultra-fine wires *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 26>. Mesh refers to "the number of mesh openings on one side, measured from the center of the wire material to the center, over a distance of 25.4mm (1 inch)." It is generally produced in a width of 1,000mm, but depending on the application, if that width is insufficient, various widths of wire mesh such as 1,210mm, 1,524mm, and 1,800mm will be manufactured. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Business Activities】 ■ Wire drawing processing of metal wire, including heat treatment ■ Manufacturing and sales of fine to ultra-fine wire *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 25>. Plain weave wire mesh has vertical and horizontal wires that maintain a consistent spacing and interweave one by one. When the open area ratio is small, the mesh becomes tightly woven. For example, if the wire diameter increases, even with the same mesh, the openings become tighter, resulting in a smaller open area ratio. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Plain weave wire mesh with φ0.23mm ✕ 40 mesh】 ■ Wire diameter: φ0.23mm ■ Mesh (Meshes per Linear Inch): Number of openings on one side per inch: 40 mesh ■ Open area ratio: 40.7% ■ Aperture size: 405µm ■ Weight per square meter: 1.078kg (for SUS304) / 1.085kg (for SUS316/316L) *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 24>. There are various types of wire mesh. The most common type is plain weave mesh. Wire mesh is expressed in terms like φ0.23mm ✕ 40 mesh, which describes the specifications of the product. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Business Activities】 ■ Wire drawing processing of metal wires, including heat treatment ■ Manufacturing and sales of fine to ultra-fine wires *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobuaki Sakai, <Episode 23>. The mission of the materials is to be finished into products created by our customers (or incorporated as part of components), to become final products that enter the market, and to be useful to society and the world. Our company produces wire materials, which include "hard wire" and "soft wire," each with demand tailored to specific applications. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Applications] ■ Hard wire: Wire ropes, springs, blades (braided), needles, etc. ■ Soft wire: Wire mesh, mesh, filter materials, filters, animal-proof nets, etc. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 22>. The mission of materials is to receive requests from customers indicating their needs, to be finished to the product specifications (quality) desired by the customers, and to be delivered to them. There, further processing is added, and it is completed as a final product that will be released to the world (or incorporated as part of a component). Then, it will be used in society as a final product. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Business Content】 ■ Wire drawing processing of metal wires, including heat treatment ■ Manufacturing and sales of fine to ultra-fine wires *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobuaki Sakai, <Episode 21>. Products by Nobuaki Sakai always have a product label attached. Products without a product label cannot have their manufacturing history traced, which means we cannot guarantee exactly what that product is. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Example of Product Label (Excerpt)] ■ Steel Type / Finish (Heat Treatment Code) ■ Nominal Wire Diameter ■ Measured Weight per Unit Length ■ Steel Plate ■ Length of Bar (Set Value) *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Our company is engaged in the drawing processing of metal wires, including heat treatment, as well as the manufacturing and sales of fine wires. Since our establishment over 70 years ago, we have continuously introduced new equipment and actively advanced our unique technologies to meet the diverse demands of various users, producing a wide range of products. We accommodate special sizes, small lots, multiple varieties, and short delivery times. Please feel free to contact us with your requests. 【Our Strengths】 ■ Providing products tailored to customer applications and needs ■ Made-in-Japan product quality with a goal of global pricing ■ Support for special sizes, small lots, multiple varieties, and short delivery times ■ In-house wire drawing die processing, equipment modification, and maintenance ■ Utilization of IT for manufacturing condition management and high traceability functions *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Our company is engaged in the drawing processing of metal wires, including heat treatment, as well as the manufacturing and sales of hard and soft wires. <Features of our precision spring stainless steel wire> - Nickel coating free (bare wire), recommended for applications that require no coating. - DP type bobbin winding with a thick body diameter, allowing for the provision of large product weights. - Bobbin winding minimizes tangling during use, making handling easy for attachment and detachment. - Emphasis on roundness, with our original lubricant applied to the surface to ensure smoothness. - Suitable for forming and straightening processes using NC coiling machines. [Our Strengths] ■ Product provision and quality control tailored to customer applications and needs. ■ Production of very small sample quantities and starting with small-scale prototypes. ■ Support for special sizes, small lots, and short delivery times. ■ In-house management of drawing die finishing, manufacturing equipment modification, and maintenance. ■ Utilization of IT for manufacturing condition management and high traceability functions. ★ Please inform us of the MOQ when making inquiries. * For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakae, <Episode 20>. Typically, our company uses coils (bundles) of approximately 250 kg of iron carriers as standard for fine wire re-drawing materials (such as φ0.80mm or φ1.00mm). "Soft wire" undergoes annealing (heat treatment) in the next process, so we determine the length (m) of the wire suitable for the bobbin during annealing, considering the conditions for incorporating it into the process, as well as the product weight (kg) and quantity (number of reels) before carrying out the drawing work. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Product Lineup】 ■ Stainless steel wire ■ Electric heating wire and electrical resistance wire ■ High alloy wire ■ Titanium wire and shape memory alloy wire ■ Stainless steel processed products *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakae, <Episode 19>. The die is the key to wire drawing, truly the "lifeblood." The processing occurs when the wire material being drawn continuously contacts the diamond portion embedded within the die, and this is referred to as "drawing processing" or "wire drawing processing." You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Die, Pass, Schedule (Partial)】 ■ Pass No. 1 ・Schedule: Φ0.740mm ・Reduction Rate: 14.4% ・Cumulative Reduction Rate: 14.4% *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 18>. The expression "mother material wire diameter" led to the development of "mother" = "mother." However, since this is a metal plastic processing, it does not mean that a "child" is newly created from the "mother." It is a physical phenomenon where deformation occurs in the material (i.e., raw material) due to simple processing. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Product Lineup】 ■ Stainless steel wire ■ Electric heating wire and electric resistance wire ■ High alloy wire ■ Titanium wire shape memory alloy wire ■ Stainless steel processed products *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobuaki Sakai, <Episode 17>. The fine wire finished with annealing (heat treatment) is finally processed with annealing (heat treatment) to complete it. When the final wire diameter is φ0.23mm, the base wire diameter is usually selected from the available material stock at φ0.80mm. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] ■ Regarding soft wire (annealed finish), we manufacture products in accordance with the JIS G 4309 (2013) standard for stainless steel wires. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 16>. The wire diameter of the base material will be determined according to the final finished wire diameter. In the case of annealed (heat-treated) finishing, annealing (heat treatment) will be applied at the end, so as long as it is normally possible to draw the wire, the selection of the base material wire diameter can be either φ0.80mm or φ1.00mm. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] ■ "Soft (finished) wire" is finished with annealing (heat treatment) applied at the end of processing. ■ "Hard (finished) wire" has annealing (heat treatment) applied before the finishing drawing. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobuaki Sakai, <Episode 15>. At our company, we use measuring instruments such as "contact type: micrometers" for measuring diameter by sandwiching wire, as well as "non-contact type: digital micrometers" which have features like roundness measurement and surface irregularity detection to measure wire diameter. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Measuring Instruments】 ■ Contact Type: Micrometers from Mitutoyo (Japan) - Coolant-proof micrometer - Ultra-high precision digital micrometer ■ Non-contact Type: Digital Micrometer - CERSA MCI (France) LDS0650 *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Seki, <Episode 14>. Drawing wire refers to the process of elongating a wire. For example, in the case of stainless steel wire SUS304 (specific gravity: 7.93), the mass of φ0.80mm × 1m is 0.00399kg (approximately 4g), and the mass of φ0.080mm × 100m is also 0.00399kg (approximately 4g). Although the shape changes, the mass (weight) remains the same. This is the result of the wire drawing process. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] ■ Wire drawing is a type of plastic processing, where the shape changes due to processing (external force). * For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobuaki Sakai, <Episode 13>. The drawing of fine titanium wire through drawing is done using die drawing, so if there is no coating on the surface of the wire material, the drawing process itself cannot be performed. Our company does not have the equipment or technology to apply a nickel coating to the wire surface, so we adopt a method of applying an oxide coating (black scale) through atmospheric annealing (heat treatment) before the drawing process. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] ■ Perform drawing after applying an oxide coating (black scale) through atmospheric annealing (heat treatment). *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the 12th installment of the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai. In the case of titanium fine wire, our technology cannot perform drawing processing without an oxide film (black skin). By placing an oxide film (black skin) on the surface of the wire material, this film comes into contact with the diamond of the die during the drawing process, enabling the drawing process with a lubricant (oil). You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] - Regarding titanium drawing processing, drawing is performed after sufficiently applying an oxide film (black skin) to the surface of the wire material through atmospheric annealing (heat treatment). - As long as there is some film on the surface of the wire material, die drawing processing is possible. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakae, <Episode 11>. Our company primarily specializes in the drawing of stainless steel fine wire, but our product lineup includes various types of metals such as titanium, pure nickel, nickel high alloys, nichrome wire for heating (type 1), iron-chromium wire for heating (types 1 and 2), Inconel wire, and more. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Metals We Handle】 ■ Titanium ■ Pure Nickel ■ Nickel High Alloys ■ Nichrome Wire for Heating (Type 1) ■ Iron-Chromium Wire for Heating (Types 1 and 2) ■ Inconel Wire, etc. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the fourth installment of the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobuaki Sakai. When the measurement results from a handheld fluorescent X-ray analyzer detect values that fall within the range applicable to both SUS316L and SUS316, for wire materials, the tensile strength (N/mm²) is measured using a tensile testing machine. By examining these measured values and comparing them with past performance data, it is possible to determine (distinguish) whether the material is SUS316L or SUS316. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] ■ For wire materials, the tensile strength (N/mm²) is measured using a tensile testing machine, and by examining these measured values and comparing them with past performance data, it is possible to determine (distinguish) whether the material is SUS316L or SUS316. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the fourth installment of the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai. The handheld fluorescent X-ray analyzer is a portable type of analysis device powered by batteries, making it convenient to use anywhere. However, it performs analysis in the atmosphere and cannot detect the numerical value of C (carbon) content. To measure the numerical value of C (carbon), it is necessary to use a scanning electron microscope. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] - Analysis is conducted in the atmosphere, and the numerical value of C (carbon) content cannot be detected. - The numerical value of C (carbon) must be measured using a scanning electron microscope. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the fourth installment of the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakae. In our company, we introduced the "X-MET8000 Optimum" from the X-MET8000 series sold by Hitachi High-Tech Science Co., Ltd. in December 2022 and have been utilizing it. It allows for simple component analysis of metals, and we mainly use it during material acceptance inspections. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Features of the Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer】 ■ Detects metal elements contained in metals and compares them with the standard values of chemical components of metals that have been pre-entered in the data, determining which type of steel the metal in question corresponds to. ■ For stainless steel, it detects not only Fe (iron), Cr (chromium), and Ni (nickel), but also trace elements such as Cu (copper), Co (cobalt), and V (vanadium), quantifying their approximate content (%) and determining the corresponding steel type. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the fourth installment of the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobuaki Sakai. Our products always come with a product label attached. Products without a label are treated as "label-less products" and cannot be handled as normal compliant products; essentially, they are treated as "scrap (waste)." You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Label Items (Example)】 ■ Steel Type/Finish (Heat Treatment Code) ■ Nominal Wire Diameter ■ Actual Weight (Net Weight) ■ Steel Number (HEAT No.) ■ Length of Bar (Set Value) ■ Product Lot No. + Product Serial No. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the fourth-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 6>. When salt absorbs moisture, it behaves as a solution, and when chlorine ions react with the passive film on the stainless steel surface, it destroys the passive film. If "self-recovery" cannot keep up during this process, rust occurs. By adding about 2-3% Mo (molybdenum) to SUS304, which is a representative type of austenitic stainless steel, the "corrosion resistance" improves, providing a measure to prevent "rust formation" due to salt. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] - Salt has the property of absorbing surrounding moisture and turning into a solution (hygroscopicity), so if left attached, it will absorb moisture from the surroundings and become a "cause of rust." - Selecting the appropriate type of stainless steel is very important for its use. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the fourth installment of the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai. Stainless steel is a type of steel that is resistant to surface corrosion in the atmosphere, underwater, and in other corrosive environments. It can be broadly classified into "iron-chromium" or "iron-chromium-nickel" alloy steels. The iron-chromium type is more prone to corrosion (rust) compared to the iron-chromium-nickel type, and if rainwater is left on it, especially in the "gaps," there is a possibility of rust forming. It is by no means "rust-proof steel," so it should be understood and used accordingly, with the selection of the steel type being very important. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Summary] - The iron-chromium type is more prone to corrosion (rust) compared to the iron-chromium-nickel type, and if rainwater is left on it, especially in the "gaps," there is a possibility of rust forming. - It is not "rust-proof steel," so it should be understood and used accordingly, with the selection of the steel type being very important. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the fourth installment of the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakae. The new winding equipment for the stretching machine is equipped with various functions, making it difficult to produce defective products. With automatic control features such as "auto traverse function" and "automatic bobbin edge detection function," it becomes possible for the first time to wind fine wires (up to ultra-fine wires) onto "internal taper type bobbins (open reels)." You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Functions】 ■ Auto traverse function ■ Automatic bobbin edge detection function ■ R correction function for bobbin corners *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the fourth installment of the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobuaki Sakai. In the case of annealed stainless steel wire, if the correct atmospheric gas conditions are not maintained during the annealing process, the finish may turn out poorly. In such cases, by correcting the gas conditions and re-annealing, it can be reduced and re-finished to a shiny, polished finish. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] ■ By correcting the gas conditions and re-annealing, it can be reduced and re-finished to a polished finish. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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At Sakai Shin-sen, we are publishing a four-panel manga titled "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" on our company website. Our company manufactures and sells fine wires to ultra-fine wires, and we perform cold drawing and elongation processing of metal wires, including heat treatment. We have many users both domestically and internationally across various applications such as general industry, industrial equipment, automotive, motorcycles, bicycles, medical, electrical wires, chemicals, papermaking, nuclear power, space, aviation, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and leisure. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. 【Product Line】 ■ Stainless steel wire ■ Electric heating wire and electrical resistance wire ■ High alloy wire ■ Titanium wire and shape memory alloy wire ■ Stainless steel processed products *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the four-panel manga "Go for it!! Bobin-kun" by Nobu Sakai, <Episode 1>. In the case of annealed wire, if the amount of lubricant (oil) applied to the surface of the wire during winding after the annealing process is insufficient, there may be no immediate issues right after winding, but if vibrations are later applied to the product during transportation, loosening of the winding may occur. In the case of fine wire, the winding condition may become tangled and unusable, leading to customer complaints. You can view the continuation of the four-panel manga on our company website. [Overview] ■ If the amount of lubricant (oil) applied to the surface of the wire during winding after the annealing process is insufficient, loosening of the winding may occur. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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