The world's first metal powder manufacturer to receive certification from SBTi (Science Based Target initiative).

High-load sintered gears produced by powder metallurgy can shorten the gear manufacturing process to less than 1/4, providing a new option that not only reduces size and weight but also improves gear characteristics.

The technology of powder metallurgy (PM) is widely adopted in various fields, including the automotive industry, as a sustainable "green" technology with a high material utilization rate (yield) close to 100% and low total energy consumption. By optimizing materials, process conditions, and design, it enables significant reductions in the number of steps previously required for processes such as gear cutting from steel, as well as lightweight and compact gear designs. Additionally, it allows for improvements in gear characteristics such as NVH, along with the addition of desired high functionality. 【Features】 - Elimination of gear cutting and hobbing allows for more than a 25% reduction in process time. - Significant reduction in the number of manufacturing equipment and installation area is possible. - Over 20% weight reduction can be achieved without additional processing steps such as hollowing or thinning. - A 15% reduction in bending and impact stress is possible with shape designs that are difficult with conventional methods. - Shape features such as marking can be added without any additional processes. - Integrated forming of gears and synchro cones can eliminate welding and preliminary processing steps. 【Exhibition Information】 Exhibition Name: 2021 Automotive Technology Exhibition Date: May 24 (Wed) to May 26 (Fri), 2021, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day) Venue: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall (Booth Number: 160)

• gear
• Transmission parts
• Other metal materials

[Case Materials & Catalog Presentation] Various metal powders for automotive parts such as sintered transmission gears, soft magnetic components for electrification-compatible motors, and 3D printer applications.

Our company offers a rich lineup of "powder metallurgy iron powder" suitable for high-load sintered parts such as gears, "soft magnetic composite materials (SMC)" with insulated coatings on particle surfaces for motor cores and reactors, and "metal powders for additive manufacturing (3D printing)," which is a new and noteworthy manufacturing method! The technology of powder metallurgy has an extremely high material yield and low energy consumption, making it a "green technology" that contributes to a sustainable society across a wide range of fields, including the automotive industry. Compared to conventional steel materials, it significantly reduces machining processes, enabling lightweight, compact designs, lower noise levels, and enhanced performance. 【Advantages of Powder Metallurgy】 ■ No need for gear cutting or hobbing! Processes can be shortened to less than 1/4. ■ Weight reduction of over 20% is possible without additional processing such as hollowing or thinning. ■ The number of manufacturing equipment and installation space can be reduced, allowing for a 40% reduction in capital investment. ■ Compared to traditional methods, bending and impact stress can be alleviated by 15%. ■ Almost no waste material is generated with a material utilization rate close to 100%. ■ It has shock absorption capabilities, contributing to lower noise and vibration levels.

• alloy
• Special Steel

Shortened the gear manufacturing process by 1/4! Reduced bending and impact stress by 15%! *Exhibited at the Automotive Technology Exhibition.

Our company offers a rich lineup of "powder metallurgy iron powder" suitable for high-load sintered parts, formulated with iron as the base and mixed with nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and other elements! The technology of powder metallurgy has an extremely high material yield and uses less energy, making it widely adopted in various fields, including the automotive industry, as a "green technology." By optimizing materials, process conditions, and design, it is possible to reduce processes such as gear cutting compared to steel materials. This also enables lightweight miniaturization and noise reduction of components like gears. **Benefits of Powder Metallurgy** - No need for gear cutting or hobbing! Processes can be shortened to less than 1/4. - Over 20% weight reduction is possible without additional processing such as hollowing or thinning. - The number of manufacturing equipment and installation space can be reduced, allowing for a 40% reduction in capital investment. - Compared to conventional methods, bending and impact stress can be alleviated by 15%.

• Other metal materials

We provide the optimal varieties to match the characteristics of individual filters and diverse requirements.

This is an introduction to the applications of sintered stainless steel filters made from iron powder, handled by Heganes Japan Co., Ltd.

• Steel
• Other metal materials

A must-see for those struggling with miniaturizing motors! Electromagnetic design support for pancake-structured high-torque ultra-flat axial gap motors, etc.

Höganäs is a specialized manufacturer of iron powder and metal powder, and we support the three-dimensional magnetic circuit design of axial gap motors (axial flux motors) improved by the soft magnetic composite material 'Somaloy(R)' using the electromagnetic field analysis software JMAG. 【Overview of Axial Gap Motor Design Support】 ■ Design Topology Please refer to the lineup section below. ■ Basic Support - 3D magnetic circuit analysis using JMAG - 3D CAD modeling - Optimization using Mode Frontier - Winding design - Strength analysis ★ Free download of design examples for axial gap motors available ★ By completing a simple registration on the JMAG site below, you can download design examples for single stator and single rotor types. * If you wish for other design topologies, please contact Heganes Japan. https://www.jmag-international.com/jp/motordesign-material/hoganas_001/

• Steel

Achieving alloy-level low loss with pure iron-based powder!

"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made of pure iron powder with an insulating coating, developed by our company ahead of the world. [Main Needs for Automotive Reactors] - Low cost - Low loss - Miniaturization [Features and Benefits of Somaloy] - Each particle of pure iron base powder is coated with an insulating layer, significantly reducing eddy current loss in the high-frequency range. - Being based on pure iron, it achieves high compressibility and easy handling, resulting in improved manufacturing efficiency. [Suitable Application Examples] - Boost reactors for DC/DC converters There is a proven track record of mass production of automotive boost reactors using "Somaloy(R)"! ★ We are currently offering the "Somaloy(R)" catalog without exception! ★ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us♪

• Steel

A must-see for those struggling with miniaturizing motors! Ideal for pancake structure high-torque ultra-flat axial gap motors, etc.!

"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made from pure iron powder that has been developed and insulated by our company. We enable innovative motor designs that are not constrained by the limitations of electromagnetic steel sheets, providing solutions to many challenges faced by our customers. 【Matching of Axial Gap Motors (Axial Flux Motors) Topology with "Somaloy(R)"】 　　■ Net shaping (3D mechanical shapes that can be "unidirectionally pressed") 　　■ Realization of freedom in 3D magnetic circuit design 　　　☆ Achieving compact, lightweight, and low-cost designs that were difficult with conventional electromagnetic steel sheets☆ 【Grades】 　Covers from below 100Hz to 100kHz 【Examples of Advantages for Electric Motors】 　 Reduces dimensions and weight by up to 60% ☆ Technical design support for axial gap motors is also underway☆ 　・ 3D magnetic circuit analysis using JMAG 　・ 3D CAD modeling 　・ Optimization using Mode Frontier 　・ Winding design 　・ Strength analysis 　　 We will design according to your requirements. Please feel free to contact us. 　★ Catalogs for axial gap motors using "Somaloy(R)" are currently being distributed ★

• Steel

Soft magnetic material with an insulating coating applied to pure iron powder! Achieving high frequency (miniaturization) by reducing eddy current losses! ☆ Easy molding of complex shapes ☆

"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made of pure iron powder with an insulating coating, developed by our company as a world first. It enables the manufacturing of cores with three-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional magnetic properties through mold forming. It is particularly useful for the development and manufacturing of high-spec soft magnetic cores required for miniaturization and high output in applications such as electric vehicles. 【Features】 - High compressibility allows for high permeability. - Enables three-dimensional magnetic circuit design, achieving miniaturization, lightweight, and cost reduction of products. - An insulating coating on pure iron powder results in low eddy current loss characteristics, achieving high efficiency in high-frequency ranges! - Complex shapes can be formed without secondary processing through net shaping (three-dimensional mechanical shapes that can be formed with uniaxial pressure). 【Grades】 - We offer a range of products covering frequencies from 100Hz for motor applications to up to 100kHz for reactor applications. ★ A catalog of "Somaloy(R)" is available for download via the button below.

• electromagnet
• Other metal materials

Introducing an example of electromagnetic design and design methods for pancake-type ultra-flat high-torque (axial gap type) motors utilizing powder magnetic cores with magnetic isotropy!

A design report for an axial gap motor that effectively utilizes the three-dimensional magnetic properties of the soft magnetic composite "Somaloy(R)" has been made publicly available on the website of JMAG, an electromagnetic field analysis software provided by JSOL Corporation. 【Items included in the design report】 - Description of "Somaloy(R)" material and overview of core manufacturing process - Concept of axial gap motor - Motor specifications, shape, and list of components - Model set including coil arrangement and motor simulation results 【Specifications Overview 12 slots / 10 poles open slot】 SSAFM DSAFM Maximum output 4.9kW 7.7kW Rated torque 3.1Nm 5.1Nm Speed 6000rpm 6000rpm Dimensions 110mm 110mm Shaft length 41mm 66.2mm ★ The design report can be downloaded for free with a free registration on the JMAG site ★ Even those who are not JMAG users can download it by registering for free, so please access the hyperlink to the official JMAG website below. *If you would like to try designing with the JMAG model, please contact us separately. ↓ JMAG Official Website ↓

• electromagnet

Fukuda Corporation has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is dedicated to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance. We will propose suitable testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

This is a collection of links to Fukuda's technical columns. It covers various topics related to leak tests and more... Please check the related links for more information.

In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.