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Thermal spraying is a technique that involves heating and accelerating various materials using energy, then spraying them onto a substrate to form a volumetric film. Functionalities obtained through thermal spraying: - Wear resistance - Corrosion resistance - Heat resistance - Thermal insulation - Electrical insulation, etc. With ICIES, we offer: 1. Selection of materials according to your requirements 2. Proposals using the optimal process 3. Thorough quality control 4. Provision of high-quality thermal spray coatings.

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Thermal spraying is a technique that heats and accelerates various materials using energy, then sprays them onto a substrate to form a deposited film. Depending on the properties of the materials, various surface functions such as wear resistance, corrosion resistance, thermal insulation, electrical insulation, and adhesion can be imparted. As long as the material has a melting point, it can be thermally sprayed. Compared to other surface treatments, thermal spraying offers a wider range of substrate options, greater freedom in dimensional limitations, and a fast film formation rate.

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Brazing is a joining technique that allows for the connection of materials without damaging the base material. Types of brazing: - Silver brazing (780°C to 900°C) - Phosphor bronze brazing (720°C to 925°C) - Nickel brazing (1040°C to 1080°C) - Gold brazing (895°C to 1030°C) - Copper brazing (1100°C to 1110°C) When considering brazing: 1. When it is not possible to shape the material as a single piece. 2. When the material and processing costs are high for a single piece. 3. When joining thin materials that are difficult to weld. 4. When joining materials that are difficult to weld, such as copper. 5. When joining a large number of items. With ICS's joining technology, you can make the best choice.

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Heat treatment refers to a metal processing technique aimed at improving the properties of metallic materials. The heat treatment process involves heating, holding, and cooling components or materials, which changes their characteristics. Why is heat treatment necessary? Metallic materials have the property of being brittle as they become harder. They are strong against deformation, but when a certain amount of force is applied, they can suddenly break or crack. It is common to apply heat treatment to improve the properties of metallic materials. We are currently offering a beginner's booklet that provides basic knowledge about heat treatment as a gift. *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 technology of I.S.I.S. In heat treatment, we excel in achieving a clean, oxide-free surface through vacuum heat treatment and atmosphere treatment. Depending on the product and heat treatment conditions, we offer the choice between batch and continuous processes. We accommodate various heat treatments, including "annealing," "magnetic annealing," and "precipitation and aging hardening." Please consult us for heat treatments that meet your requirements. 【Features of Heat Treatment】 ■ A wide variety of heat treatment furnaces available ■ Two types of quenching: gas cooling and oil cooling ■ Capable of handling small to large items and small to large lots ■ Maximum working zone: 1240W × 2050L × 900H, weight 2000Kg ■ High temperature uniformity and adaptable to various specifications ■ A professional team with a comprehensive quality control system *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Quality assurance in the heat treatment process is based on the concept that products processed under "controlled equipment" and "conditions where process parameters affecting quality are managed" will satisfy the required quality for all parts processed simultaneously, as long as the lot representative meets the requirements. Since the properties of the material are being altered, true product quality cannot be evaluated without destructive testing methods such as organizational inspections or tensile tests. The quality characteristics created in the heat treatment process often become critical properties of the final product, making it essential to ensure quality assurance. It is important to manage equipment/processes as a special process to guarantee quality. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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There are two main types of heat treatment furnaces: "batch" and "continuous." "Batch" comes from the English word "batch," which refers to the amount that can be baked at one time in a bread oven or pottery kiln, meaning a single portion, bundle, or a collection. "Continuous" literally means a method where materials are not grouped by individual portions but can be added at any time. This method is used in cases where the processing quantity is large. Since heat treatment requires traceability to guarantee the process, temperature measurement devices, recording equipment, and other associated maintenance management are essential conditions. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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I would like to introduce the "types of heat treatment." The basics of heat treatment consist of four patterns: "quenching," "tempering," "normalizing," and "annealing." Each method adjusts the metal structure through heating and cooling to achieve the desired properties. There are also various methods with different names. 【Types of Heat Treatment】 ■ Normalizing, Annealing ■ Quenching, Tempering, Sub-zero (deep cooling treatment) ■ Stress Relief ■ Solution Treatment/Precipitation Hardening ■ Carburizing, Nitriding *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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I would like to introduce "Metal Materials and Heat Treatment." Steel materials used in metal processing can be broadly divided into "ordinary steel" and "special steel." "Ordinary steel" is a type of steel that is widely used. It is found in products across all fields, including civil engineering, construction, and machinery, and is mainly used as auxiliary components. "Special steel" is classified into three main categories: structural steel, tool steel, and other special-purpose steels. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Steel

"Heat Treatment" refers to a processing technique applied to metal materials with the aim of improving their properties. In metal materials, there is a characteristic where the harder they are, the more brittle they become; they are strong against deformation, but when a certain amount of force is applied, they can suddenly break or crack. To improve such properties, it is common to apply "heat treatment" to the materials. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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I would like to introduce the world of metal heat treatment. By heat treating automotive parts, aerospace components, semiconductors, industrial equipment, etc., their functions and properties are enhanced. With the ability to improve the "inner aspects" of materials that are not visible, various metal materials have come to be used in diverse ways. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Heat treatment refers to a metal processing technique aimed at improving the properties of metallic materials. The heat treatment process involves heating, holding, and cooling parts or materials, which changes their characteristics. Why is heat treatment necessary? Metallic materials have the property of being brittle the harder they are. They are strong against deformation, but when a certain amount of force is applied, they can suddenly break or crack. It is common to apply heat treatment to improve the properties of metallic materials. We are currently offering a beginner's booklet that provides basic knowledge about heat treatment as a gift. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Other metal materials

Hi-coatγ is a coating technology that adds high functionality to cutting tools, molds, and more. It offers effects such as "high hardness, low friction, high adhesion, significant reduction in surface roughness, and heat resistance over 1000°C." It achieves a significantly longer lifespan compared to conventional coatings (TiN, AlCrN), contributing to reduced maintenance costs and energy savings. I.C.S. applies surface treatment technology (coating) to metal parts in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, electrical equipment, infrastructure, and medical, imparting high functionality. *Currently, we are offering a "Beginner's Guide to Surface Treatment" booklet. It will help you understand metal processing technology in more detail. Please check it out from the PDF download below.*

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Case Studies - Coating for TiAl cutting tools - Coating for gear machining tools - Extending the lifespan of molds through CH Plus treatment - Alumina thermal spraying for semiconductor manufacturing equipment *Please note that there are materials not available online. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us. *The case study materials can be downloaded from the I.S. case study collection in the catalog.

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Coating for Gear Processing Tools [Hi-coatγ] [Background for Introduction] Extending the lifespan of tools for gear component processing is a challenge. [Solution] Proposed our Hicoatγ coating for bob cutters. [Effect] Achieved approximately three times the durability compared to the conventional AlCrN coating. *There are also materials not available online. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us. *Case study materials can be downloaded from the catalog of the I.C.S. case study collection.

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Examples of Coating for Carbide Cutting Tools [Background Leading to Introduction] Wear and damage of carbide cutting tools used for machining TiAl materials was a challenge. [Solution] Proposed our Hi-coat-Σ-t coating for carbide cutting tools. [Effect] Achieved approximately 3 to 5 times the durability compared to non-coated (uncoated) tools. *There are also materials not available online. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us. *Case study materials can be downloaded from the I.C.S. case study collection in the catalog.

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【Effect】Improved insulation and plasma resistance through alumina thermal spraying technology 【Challenge】 In semiconductor manufacturing equipment components, alumina thermal spraying technology has been used as a solution to prevent electrostatic damage; however, the challenges have been the need for high-purity coatings and quick delivery times. 【Solution】 Our alumina thermal spraying generates high-purity coatings and accommodates short delivery times. 【Our Strength】 Our plasma spraying equipment specializes in handling single items and prototypes. *There are also materials not available online. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us. *Case study materials can be downloaded from the catalog of I.C.S. case studies.

• Other semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Extending the lifespan of molds Integrated treatment of nitriding and coating [Challenge] There are two types of surface treatment processes for molds: nitriding and coating. However, since they cannot be processed in the same chamber, the delivery time was taking over a week. [Solution] By introducing our equipment, we implemented "CH Plus Coating," allowing nitriding and coating to be performed in the same chamber. [Effect] This led to a reduction in delivery time of about 2 to 3 days. *There are additional materials not available online. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us. *Case study materials can be downloaded from the catalog of I.C.S. case studies.

• Other molds

ICS's vacuum heat treatment finishes with satisfactory properties on non-oxidized surfaces. - Increased strength and hardness of metal parts - Removal of distortion and residual stress in pressed and drawn products - Adjustment to appropriate magnetic properties - Batch processing available, capable of handling small lots It is adopted in fields such as automotive, aerospace, machine parts, and molds. It is suitable when you want to create safe and long-lasting metal products. At ICS, we propose heat treatment methods that meet our customers' needs. 【Types of Heat Treatment】 Vacuum hardening, tempering, annealing, normalization, softening, magnetic softening Aging hardening, precipitation hardening, stress relief, solution treatment, solid solution 【Material Examples】 Martensitic stainless steel, austenite, stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, titanium, titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, cobalt-based alloys, copper alloys, beryllium copper, titanium copper, Inconel (heat-resistant alloy), precipitation-type copper alloys, precipitation-hardened stainless steel, permalloy, Invar, Kovar, silicon copper plates *There are also materials not available online. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Leveraging features such as low friction, wear resistance, high corrosion resistance, and low adhesion, it has been well received in applications including automotive parts, machine components, cutting tools, and mold parts. ■Main features of Hi-Coat Σ - High hardness - High adhesion - Heat resistance: Improved oxidation onset temperature compared to conventional DLC (our product).

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The ICS coating contributes to reducing maintenance labor for equipment. ■Features of Hi-Coat γ - High hardness - Low friction - High adhesion - Significant reduction in surface roughness - Heat resistance over 1000℃ The lifespan of hobs, pinion cutters, etc., is improved by about three times! The catalog also contains comparative data on the characteristics of other surface treatments. For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

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**Application to CH Plus Molds** The use of high-strength materials in molded parts is increasing, and consequently, the necessity for surface treatment of molds is rising from solely PVD treatment to a combination of nitriding and PVD treatment. Traditionally, nitriding is performed in a nitriding furnace, followed by PVD treatment in a PVD furnace. Our company conducts both nitriding and PVD treatment in a single process within the same furnace, offering the following features: **Features** - Minimal dimensional changes - Improved coating adhesion - Extended mold lifespan - Applicable to various substrates - Coating films can be selected according to application *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The features of ICS's coating technology are: - Excellent adhesion to the substrate - Low friction coefficient - Strong resistance to abrasive wear - Resistant to seizure - Strong resistance to fretting wear - Strong resistance to pitting - Particularly resistant to corrosion from petroleum-based fuels - Difficult for soft metals to adhere - Presence of resins that are difficult to adhere It generates a hard ceramic thin film on metal surfaces, imparting high functionality. There are proven results in coating for fields such as tools, molds, automotive parts, machine parts, and resin-molded parts. Coating technology can also be applied for decorative purposes, not just functionality. 【We can meet the following requests】 - Increase the durability of parts - Enhance the sliding properties of parts - Improve the anti-adhesion properties of parts *There are also materials and information not available online. For those who wish to know more, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to inquire.

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Our standard DLC "Hi-coatδ" is a film that has high adhesion and is difficult to peel off. It improves low friction, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. 【Features】 - Capable of mass production with large machinery. - Provides optimal films according to application. - Develops and supplies high-performance films for motorsports and other applications. - Equipped with various measuring devices for practical property verification. - Quality assurance system based on ISO9001. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Thermal spraying is a surface modification technology that uses a heat source to melt and spray materials such as metals, alloys, ceramics, and plastics to form high-quality coatings. 【The following functions will be enhanced】 Wear resistance, thermal insulation coating, high-temperature oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, erosion resistance, particle adhesion The features of ICS thermal spraying technology include: - Providing optimal thermal spray materials and processes tailored to the purpose and application. - Having process capability and quality systems that meet aerospace standards, enabling high-quality and precise thermal spraying. - Allowing for integrated processing with heat treatment. ICS has a proven track record in various fields such as aircraft, generators, automobiles, and industrial machinery. We have obtained certification for a quality management system specialized for the aerospace defense industry (JISQ9100). 【Available thermal spraying methods】 - HVOF - Plasma spraying - Arc spraying - Flame spraying 【We can respond to the following requests】 - Want to extend the lifespan of parts - Want to enhance the performance of parts and reduce maintenance costs - Want to improve the adhesion resistance of parts *We have materials and information that are not available online. For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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The features of ICS's brazing technology are: - Simultaneous brazing and other heat treatments (quenching, solution treatment, etc.) - Easy joining of stainless steel and oxygen-free copper - Recommendations for brazing materials suited to the material and shape 【Brazing Capabilities】 - Base materials: Iron, low alloy steel, tool steel, SUS steel, copper alloys, cast iron, combinations of dissimilar metals, ceramics, stainless steel - Brazing materials: Gold brazing, silver brazing, copper brazing, nickel brazing, phosphorus copper brazing, phosphorus bronze brazing 【We can meet the following requests】 - Complex shapes that are difficult to process as a single piece. - Creating parts that join dissimilar metals. - Joining materials that are difficult to weld, such as copper, or thin materials that are hard to weld. - Joining hollow components. - Joining a large quantity of items. - Reducing deformation compared to welding. 【Track Record】 Automotive parts, air conditioning parts, dental parts, etc. *We have materials and information that are not available online. For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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【Features】 ○ Excellent corrosion and wear resistance ○ Strong against chemicals and corrosive gases ○ Environmentally friendly dry coating ○ Low-temperature coating possible (150℃ to 250℃) ○ Smooth surface of the coating ○ Strong against halogen gases such as chlorine and fluorine ○ Excellent moldability with respect to resins ○ Thick coatings possible (up to 10μm) ■ For more details, please contact us.

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