Announcement of Idemitsu's water-soluble cutting oil / GSC Award "Minister of the Environment Award" received.

Extended shelf life against decay and significant reduction in supply quantity! Well-received for reducing stickiness and suppressing mist.

**Awards** - Received the Technical Award at the 43rd Precision Engineering Society - Received the Grand Prize at the 21st 2024 "Super" Monozukuri Parts Awards - Received the Minister of the Environment Award at the 24th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Awards **Product Overview** The "Alpha Cool NV Series" is a water-soluble cutting oil that balances the improvement of the working environment with increased productivity. It is particularly well-received for significantly reducing stickiness on equipment and products, as well as for its effectiveness in suppressing mist and foul odors. Additionally, it has successfully reduced the amount of carry-off. In actual workplaces, it has been confirmed that the consumption of the concentrate has been reduced by an average of 40%. Along with improving the working environment, it contributes to reducing both usage and disposal amounts, thereby enhancing productivity on-site. The NV series offers two types: an emulsion type that accommodates a wide range of processing from non-ferrous to alloy steel, and a soluble type specialized for iron processing. **Features** - Improved resistance to spoilage, extending performance maintenance time by over 250% - Reduced carry-off, cutting concentrate consumption by 40% - Contribution to the environment and reduction of disposal costs - Enhanced safety for workers due to reduced oil mist *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Cutting Oil

An example of significantly reducing the supply amount due to extended decay life and a small amount taken away.

We would like to introduce a case where the water-soluble cutting oil "Alpha Cool NV Series" was adopted by Miyahara Co., Ltd. The company faced challenges in reducing running costs. By using our product, we proposed a reduction in usage and an improvement in anti-corrosion properties, which led to a decrease in costs and time spent on coolant management. After adoption, it was demonstrated that even with less than half the replenishment amount, the workability and stable pH (alkaline) were maintained. [Case Overview] ■ Customer's Challenge: Reduction of running costs ■ Manufactured Parts: Precision parts, food and medical parts ■ Work Materials: Stainless steel, iron, some aluminum ■ Type of Oil Used: Market soluble type *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Lubricants

Reduce the supply amount of the concentrated solution to contribute to cost reduction and carbon neutrality! Improve stickiness in processed products and within equipment. Awarded the "Super" Manufacturing Parts Award.

The "Alpha Cool NV Series" is a water-soluble cutting oil that has completely re-evaluated the composition of surfactants, including the use of non-volatile amines. It achieves a longer shelf life for active ingredients and has been shown to reduce the amount of concentrate replenishment by an average of about 40% in workplaces that have adopted the NV series. 【Improvement Results with This Product】 ◎ Reduction in the amount of concentrate replenishment for water-soluble cutting oil (average of about 40% for emulsion types) ◎ Reduction of odors due to improved anti-corrosion properties ◎ Improvement in stickiness of products and equipment after processing ◎ Cost savings of about 1 million yen per year for every 30 processing machines *We are currently offering a free collection of case studies summarizing adoption examples. For detailed information, please refer to the "PDF Download" section. *Sample provision and demonstrations (by consultation) are also available. Please feel free to contact us for more details.

• Cutting Oil

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out 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. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact to the base material. Repairs can be carried out 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. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

● The production time for casting prototypes can be shortened! Since model production is not required, the time needed to create 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! With one molding process, different products with similar shapes or varying dimensions can be molded at the same time. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

In the field of collaborative robots, there is a demand for reduced startup labor, energy efficiency, and safe yet flexible handling performance. In particular, reliance on compressed air systems and complex wiring and piping can pose challenges during installation and operation. Piab's "piCOBOT Electric for ABB GoFa" is a plug-and-play electric vacuum gripper solution optimized specifically for ABB GoFa. Its all-electric design generates vacuum using only electricity, eliminating the need for compressed air. This enables the creation of a clean, quiet, and energy-efficient collaborative robot cell. Furthermore, by adopting ABB GoFa-specific software plugins, designated cables, and standard ISO machine interfaces, smooth integration into the ABB control environment is possible. This supports rapid startup and stable operation. Read the article here: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/news/piab-launches-picobot-electric-for-abb-gofa

We have added the DL material "Explained in Manga! Let's Prevent Technical Information Leakage to the Outside with CrackProof Software Protection!" to the DNP Hypertech site. In the manufacturing industry, there is a growing awareness of measures against the leakage of technical information. Many companies seem to have already established sufficient rules and measures for information protection when exchanging data with external parties. However, when it comes to cases where in-house software suffers from cracking (unauthorized analysis and tampering) and information leaks occur, the current measures are still not adequate. We have explained the measures against technical information leakage through software protection in an easy-to-understand manga format. Please take a look.