CASTEM List of Products and Services

Traditionally, it was a machined product, but by switching to the MIM (Metal Injection Molding) manufacturing method, mass production efficiency has improved and lead times have been reduced. Additionally, we have achieved cost reductions by reducing material weight by nearly 90g. 【Castem's MIM Method】 The "Metal Injection Molding" method is a processing technique that creates metal parts of the desired shape by mixing powdered metal with a binder and injecting it into a mold. With a density of over 95% and pores taking on round independent shapes, it exhibits excellent mechanical strength. The binder debinding process is performed at high speed to minimize the alteration and deformation of the metal powder, allowing for sintering under various conditions such as vacuum, reducing atmosphere, inert atmosphere, and high-pressure atmosphere, tailored to each metal's requirements. 【Features】 ■ Low-cost small lot production for quantities under 3,000 pieces using dedicated molds for small lots. ■ Wide compatibility beyond standard metal injection materials. ■ Integrated production for precision machining, heat treatment, plating, etc. ■ Quick response to low costs, short lead times, and design changes. ■ We have a system in place to develop the processes in-house. Please refer to the link below for our comprehensive company brochure.↓↓↓ https://saas.actibookone.com/content/detail?param=eyJjb250ZW50TnVtIjo0MTc4ODZ9&detailFlg=1&pNo=1

• gear
• Screw
• bolt

【Short Delivery Time Response】 Lead time can be as short as 2 weeks (with the shortest record being within 5 days). Generally, casting methods from mold production take 1 to several months, but this technology allows for a speedy process, helping to shorten development periods and construction times. 【Wide Range of Metal Materials Supported】 Digital casting allows for the selection of over 70 types of materials (casting materials). This includes common materials such as iron-based, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper (including pure copper), as well as special alloys (such as duralumin A7075 and Inconel), heat-resistant steel, tool steel, and high-speed steel. It provides designers with flexible options. 【Manufacturing Capable from Small to Medium to Large Parts】 With the ability to accommodate sizes up to 500 mm square, it is ideal for manufacturing small to medium and large parts. This enables the integrated manufacturing of large machine components and parts with complex or hollow shapes. 【Rational Prototype Verification Aimed at Mass Production Casting】 For mass production repeats, molds are created using the lost wax precision casting method (our core technology), and prototype verification is conducted with similar cast products before manufacturing, which is a rational method for evaluating mechanical properties (such as strength confirmation). *Please note that the feasibility of support and lead time estimates may vary depending on size, shape, specifications, quantity, etc.

• gear
• Machine elements
• Pharmaceutical related factory parts

We have been involved in the development of the idea "Negakaribouzu" by Mr. Nakama of Organizational Reform Co., Ltd. 【What is "Negakaribouzu"?】 A product created to prevent snagging of lures and tackle used in fishing. It is a groundbreaking mechanism that can remove the snagged fishing hook by applying force in the opposite direction of the line using a spring. 【Background of Development】 The structure uses a spring to apply force in the opposite direction, aiming to reduce environmental impact, costs, and angler stress. Mr. Nakama, who has no experience in manufacturing metal products, collaborated with Castem to advance development based on a prototype made from paper clay. 1. Shape modification to reduce weight while maintaining strength 2. Design optimization through fluid analysis considering the characteristics of casting 3. Design innovations to reduce post-processing such as hole machining Utilizing the casting method "Digital Cast" with a 3D printer, we achieved rapid prototyping without molds. 【From Individual Idea to Market】 An individual idea has been realized and progressed to market deployment through Digital Cast technology. Castem is not just a manufacturing contractor; we are committed to being "the best partner for our customers" and fully support the realization of ideas.

• Other machine elements
• Auto Parts
• Machine elements

Parts that are being machined and assembled may be able to reduce costs. By integrating shapes made up of multiple parts, we aim to achieve cost reduction. It is also possible to achieve both weight reduction and cost reduction by removing unnecessary joint areas that were required for assembly. 【Shape】 Complex shapes and those with three-dimensional curved surfaces can be mass-produced at low cost. 【Material】 Special steel, stainless steel, copper alloys, and aluminum alloys can be freely selected. Additionally, since material changes can use the same mold, it is easy to compare and evaluate during the prototype stage. 【Strength】 By integrating adjacent parts and auxiliary components into a single casting, we can eliminate weak points caused by assembly and welding. For movable parts, weight reduction can eliminate unnecessary inertial forces, increasing durability. Thus, strength can be freely pursued from both the shape and material perspectives. 【Casting Surface】 There are slight differences depending on the casting material, but small parts are around 12S and large parts around 20S. 【Precision】 Compared to other casting methods, the precision is high, allowing for a reduction in the number of machining processes. We will consider and propose appropriate shapes together, so please feel free to consult with us first.

• Metal bearings
• gear
• Casting Machine

We offer ultra-fine 3D modeling services using the world's highest precision 3D light sculpting technology. We provide a consistent system for the production of ultra-fine products from various industries, handling everything from initial meetings to product completion. We can also accommodate data storage or data acquisition by scanning sample items, as well as model creation. Furthermore, using dry plating (sputtering), we can coat the surface of the models with platinum to impart conductivity. The photo shows the battleship Yamato resting on a strand of hair.

• Other medical supplies and cosmetics manufacturing machines
• Microarrays and DNA chips
• Microtubes

Traditionally, it was a machined product, but by switching to lost-wax manufacturing, mass production efficiency has improved and lead times have been reduced. Additionally, we have achieved cost reduction by performing weight reduction, cutting over 100g of material. Furthermore, we are implementing quality measures such as addressing the formation of nests to ensure uniform wall thickness and countermeasures for burrs that create recesses.

• nut
• bolt
• Other machine elements

We want to reduce costs, try casting for products that were made by cutting, and shorten delivery times... Castem can solve these customer concerns! We respond to needs aimed at solving challenges through various manufacturing methods such as lost-wax precision casting, MIM (metal injection molding), and digital molding. From prototyping and development to single-item production and mass production, we handle the entire process in-house. By proposing VE (Value Engineering) and VA (Value Analysis) and selecting manufacturing methods, we can optimize costs, quality, and delivery times. Please feel free to contact us through our website.

• Other machine elements
• nut
• gear

This is a contract service specializing in prototyping micro lenses, diffractive optical elements, microneedles, MEMS, etc., using the world's highest precision 3D photolithography technology. The ultra-fine 3D printing service is a fabrication service utilizing the Nanoscribe system, a 3D photolithography device developed through collaborative research between Castem and Kyoto University of Advanced Science. By employing two-photon polymerization 3D printing technology and IP resin with sub-micron resolution, this system can produce shapes and precision that are impossible with conventional methods. The ultra-fine 3D printing service is actually utilized in research and industrial fields such as: ■ Mechatronics ■ Biotechnology ■ MEMS ■ Microelectronics ■ Optics ■ Medical ■ Materials Engineering

• lens
• Microscope
• Microarrays and DNA chips

Are you having trouble with your current inspections? An industrial CT scan might be the solution. The industrial CT scan service performs non-destructive defect detection, dimensional measurement, 3D modeling, and duplication without damaging the parts. It can be used in a wide range of fields, including checking for voids, cracks, and shrinkage inside resins, verifying wetting defects in electronic components, and inspecting welding joints for bonding defects and foreign matter contamination.

• Other appearance and image inspection equipment
• Contract Inspection
• Defect Inspection Equipment

We solve the initial costs of mold production and quality concerns after mold creation with digital casting! The photo shows a prototype for next-generation mobility vehicles. (Material: FCD) Would you like to eliminate quality concerns by verifying cast products with premium castings that do not require molds? 【What is Digital Casting?】 With the catchphrase "Just make it if you need it, starting from one piece," digital casting allows for mold-free casting. No mold required, zero mold costs, delivery records as short as one week, and custom-made cast products starting from just one piece. Since the original shape is 3D printed, we can accommodate complex shapes and hollow products that cannot be manufactured with molds. It is adopted in numerous industries such as aerospace, shipping, automotive, precision machinery, industrial equipment, medical, and construction, and we cater to requests for metal parts from both corporate and individual customers.

• Other machine elements
• Other Auto Parts
• Auto Parts

By reducing weight, we can achieve precision in robot control. In response to customer requests to prototype with topology shapes, we proposed a digital casting solution that does not require molds and can accommodate orders starting from just one piece. Industry: Industrial Robots Material: AC4C 【What is Digital Cast?】 When considering costs and delivery times, traditional casting methods that involve mold production for mass production are not viable options. Therefore, we propose mold-free digital casting with the catchphrase "Just make it from one piece if needed!" With no need for molds and zero mold costs, we have a delivery record of as short as one week, and we can custom-make cast products starting from just one piece. Since the original shape is 3D printed, we can accommodate complex shapes and hollow products that cannot be manufactured with molds. This method is adopted in numerous industries, including aerospace, shipping, automotive, precision machinery, industrial equipment, medical, and construction, and we cater to metal parts manufacturing requests from both corporate and individual customers.

• Other industrial robots
• Other machine elements
• Other electronic parts

Achieving short delivery times with the "Digital Cast" method, which uses models created by a 3D printer for casting! For large parts with a diameter of φ380, traditional mold production required 1 to 2 months, but with the Digital Cast method, cast products can be made without molds starting from just one piece, resulting in significant improvements in delivery times. Additionally, we can accommodate special materials such as heat-resistant steel and duralumin. *The product in the photo is SCS13. 【What is Digital Cast?】 When considering costs and delivery times, traditional casting methods that require mold production for mass production are not a viable option. Therefore, we propose mold-free casting with Digital Cast, with the catchphrase "Just make it if you need it, starting from one piece!" With no need for molds and zero mold costs, we have a track record of deliveries in as little as one week, and we can custom-make cast products starting from just one piece. Since the original shape is a 3D printed item, we can accommodate complex shapes and hollow products that cannot be manufactured with molds. This method is adopted in numerous industries, including aerospace, shipping, automotive, precision machinery, industrial equipment, medical, and construction, and we cater to requests for metal parts from both corporate and individual customers.

• Turbine
• Machine elements
• Generators and transmission motors

When you need prototype parts due to repeated design changes during development, when there is no stock of parts and you need a quick fix, or when you suddenly want original jigs for on-site work... Isn't there a limited and fixed mindset regarding the ordering sources and manufacturing methods when the required quantity is small? Considering costs and delivery times, options like mold production for repeat mass production or casting methods for metal products are not feasible, right? Therefore, if needed, we propose mold-less casting with our catchphrase "Just make one if you need it." With no need for molds and zero mold costs, we have a delivery record of as short as one week, and we can custom-make cast products starting from just one piece. Since the original form is a 3D printed item, we can accommodate complex shapes and hollow products that cannot be manufactured with molds. Our services are utilized across numerous industries, including aerospace, marine, automotive, precision instruments, industrial equipment, medical, and construction, catering to requests for metal parts from both corporations and individual customers.

• joint
• gear
• Spring

The "Metal Injection Molding" method is a processing technique that creates metal parts in the desired shape by mixing powdered metal with a binder and injecting it into a mold. It excels in producing fine thin-walled shapes with thicknesses ranging from 0.2 mm to 5 mm. It can accommodate millimeter orders and demonstrates properties equivalent to those of melted materials, such as torsion and bending. With a density of over 95%, the pores take on a round, independent shape, resulting in excellent mechanical strength. During the binder debinding process, high-speed debinding and sintering are performed to minimize the alteration and deformation of the metal powder. Various conditions such as vacuum, reducing atmosphere, inert atmosphere, and high-pressure atmosphere can be precisely controlled, allowing for sintering processes suitable for each type of metal. There are also examples in medical devices and aerospace components, and it can handle a wide range of production from batches of 10 to tens of thousands. 【Features】 ■ Small lot products of fewer than 3000 pieces are supported with low-cost dedicated molds. ■ In addition to standard metal injection materials, a wide range of materials is accommodated. ■ All processes, including precision machining, heat treatment, and plating, are integrated into a single production line. ■ Quick response to low-cost, short lead times, and design changes or corrections. ■ The entire process from mold creation to machining is managed in-house. *For more details, please refer to the related link page or feel free to contact us. Please refer to the link below for our comprehensive company brochure.↓↓↓ https://saas.actibookone.com/content/detail?param=eyJjb250ZW50TnVtIjo0MTc4ODZ9&detailFlg=1&pNo=1

• Processing Contract
• Contract manufacturing
• Other metal materials

We will introduce cost reduction through lost-wax casting. The cost of mold production is extremely low (about 1/5 compared to molds for plastic parts), and once a mold is made, it is semi-permanent. Design changes and material changes using the same mold are also easy! Additionally, due to processing convenience, components that were previously combined from several parts can now be integrated and manufactured at a low cost. This can lead to significant cost reductions. 【Features】 ■ Design changes and material changes using the same mold are easy ■ Free selection of special steel, stainless steel, copper alloys, and aluminum alloys ■ The cost per product is definitely lower compared to other manufacturing methods ■ Appropriate methods are adopted according to the product, achieving low prices ■ Integration of components that were previously combined into a single unit for cost-effective manufacturing *For more details, please refer to the related link page or feel free to contact us.

• Processing Contract
• Contract manufacturing

Castem's core technology is "lost wax precision casting," which excels in producing complex three-dimensional shapes. Since our founding, we have continued to respond to customer inquiries for manufacturing everything from simple shapes to challenging designs, with a track record of over 35,000 types of precision metal parts across various industrial sectors. In response to various demands for metal materials, we have started handling over 70 types of steel, including stainless steel, copper, and aluminum. We also accommodate special steels and unique ultra-duralumin aluminum materials (A7075 optimized for original casting), and we continue to challenge ourselves with new materials. 【Castem's Lost Wax】 - Capable of mass-producing complex shapes and three-dimensional curved surfaces at low cost. - There are slight differences depending on the casting material (approximately 12S for small parts, 20S for large parts). - Strength can be freely pursued from two aspects: shape and material. - Special steel, stainless steel, copper alloys, and aluminum alloys can be freely selected. - Compared to other casting methods, it offers high precision and reduces the number of processing steps. *For more details, please refer to the related link page or feel free to contact us.

• gear
• valve
• Valves and fittings

Introducing the MIM (Metal Injection Molding) type for small lot production! We can accommodate limited editions of fewer than 100 pieces with MIM! Mold costs start at 190,000 yen, making extremely small lots possible! For more details, please contact us. 【What is MIM (Metal Injection Molding)?】 Also known as metal powder injection molding, it is a method of injecting metal powder to create parts. It excels in producing extremely small metal components with high precision, complex shapes, and three-dimensional geometries that are difficult to machine. Our company is the only one in Japan that develops the raw materials used for MIM in-house.

• Other molds
• Prototype Services

Since its establishment, Castem Co., Ltd. has aimed to be a comprehensive manufacturer of metal parts, responding to all manufacturing needs. Our integrated production system, from mold manufacturing to machining, offers various advantages such as timely delivery and cost efficiency under strict quality control. Additionally, by partnering with excellent business partners for plating and assembly, we are now able to provide total support from raw materials to finished products. For more details, please contact us.

• gear
• Other machine elements

Metal injection molding is a processing method that creates metal parts of desired shapes by mixing powdered metal with a binder and injecting it into a mold. Recognizing the rapid trend towards high precision and complex shapes, Castem foresaw this shift early on and focused on the metal injection molding method (MIM), conducting independent research and development without relying on technology imports from the United States. In 1991, they obtained a patent in the U.S. and completed the manufacturing process using metal injection. Since then, they have continued to explore the possibilities of metal injection and have taken on the development of mechanical parts that can only be made through this method. Moving forward, they aim to further enhance their capabilities and respond to the demands for higher precision and complex shapes. For more details, please contact us.

• gear
• Other machine elements

Like conventional MIM, irregular holes, screws, and gears can of course be molded as well. We manufacture complex titanium parts with the feel of plastic molding. We can accommodate small lot sizes with small lot molds, even for fewer than 100 pieces. ● Chemical resistance ● Corrosion resistance ● Lightweight ● Excellent strength ● Decorative parts

• others

Shape: Complex shapes and three-dimensional curved surfaces can be mass-produced at low cost. Material: Special steel, stainless steel, copper alloys, and aluminum alloys can be freely selected. Additionally, since the same mold can be used for material changes, it is easy to compare and evaluate during the prototype stage. Strength: By integrating adjacent parts and auxiliary components into a single casting, weaknesses caused by assembly and welding can be eliminated. There are no directional weaknesses due to residual stress that occurs in cast products or parts with significant machining allowances. For movable parts, unnecessary inertial forces can be eliminated by reducing weight, which increases durability. Thus, strength can be freely pursued from the two aspects of shape and material. Casting Surface: There are slight differences depending on the casting material, but small parts are around 12S and large parts are around 20S. Accuracy: Compared to other casting methods, the accuracy is high, allowing for a reduction in the number of machining processes.

• others

From mold production using lost-wax precision casting to material delivery and prototyping, the shortest time frame is two weeks. We have achieved a balance of quality, cost, and speed, making it possible to complete everything from mold production to material delivery and prototyping in as little as two weeks. Please conveniently utilize the unique system provided by the Castem Group. ● Please place mass production orders after checking and evaluating the prototypes. Submit 5 to 10 prototypes for evaluation and consideration, and after discussing with us separately, please place your mass production order. ● For items requiring processing other than material delivery, additional time may be needed depending on the complexity. The basic timeline is until material delivery, and for items requiring additional processing or complexity, we will need extra time. Please consult us in advance. ● Estimated minimum time of two weeks. The shortest time frame is set at two weeks from the point we receive your order after your approval of the drawings.

• Other molds
• Prototype Services