[Castem Co., Ltd.] Introducing low-cost die-less casting and MIM. We will be exhibiting at the Manufacturing World [Tokyo] Mechanical Components Technology Exhibition.

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✅Strength increase due to integrated shape ✅Product cost reduced by 40% ✅Elimination of hassle in arranging and managing by process 【What is Digital Cast?】 A method of producing metal products by creating resin models with a 3D printer and using them as prototypes in a process similar to lost-wax precision casting. Castings can be handled in as little as one week, starting from just one piece. We offer proposals that are beneficial even for development and prototyping. If you have parts under consideration for weight reduction or shape changes, please feel free to consult with us. 【Three Features of Digital Cast】 - Shortest delivery time of one week - Zero mold cost - Manufacturing possible from just one piece

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• joint
• nozzle

Proven results in medical device parts and aerospace components. Castem's three mold plans for MIM.

Castem's MIM (Metal Injection Molding) method has a proven track record in medical device components and aerospace parts. However, do you have the impression that MIM, which specializes in complex shapes and small parts, is not suitable for small lots due to "high mold costs for prototypes" or "limited material options"? The MIM method offers three mold plans tailored to your required quantities. 1. "Mass Production Type" for large lots and repeats - Price: From 980,000 yen - Quantity: Up to 100,000 pieces 2. "Simple Type" for small lots and repeats - Price: From 490,000 yen - Quantity: Up to 10,000 pieces 3. "Try and Make Type" for prototypes and ultra-small lots - Price: From 190,000 yen - Quantity: Up to 50 pieces *Conditions apply. Please feel free to contact us for details. 【Features of Castem's MIM】 ✅ Capable of producing fine, complex shapes with a minimum wall thickness of 0.1mm and sharp edge reproduction ✅ Molding of screws and ultra-fine pins without machining ✅ Proven track record in medical devices, dental, food, and aerospace-related components ✅ In-house integrated production system from mold making to processing such as plating ✅ Both domestic and overseas factories have obtained ISO 9001 certification, ensuring reliable quality control.

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• Metal bearings
• Screw

Screws are also shaped without machining! Leave the fine, thin-walled, and complex-shaped micro metal parts to us.

MIM (Metal Injection Molding) is a technology for manufacturing metal parts by mixing metal powder and binder, injecting them into a mold, and finally sintering them. ✅ Capable of producing fine, complex shapes and sharp edges with a minimum wall thickness of 0.1mm. ✅ Can mold screws and ultra-fine pins without machining. ✅ Proven track record in medical devices, dental, food, and aerospace-related components. ✅ Integrated production system from mold manufacturing to processing such as plating in-house. ✅ Both domestic and overseas factories have obtained ISO9001 certification, ensuring reliable quality control. With ultra-fine molding technology, we can also create miniature tools that move like the real thing, measuring 25mm in length (such as scissors, calipers, and cutters). From limited small lot products to repeat mass production, we can propose mold cost plans tailored to your needs. We have successfully achieved cost reductions through bold design changes from the design stage, with in-house integrated production from mold manufacturing. Please feel free to contact us through our website.

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• Other pharmaceutical-related factory equipment and parts
• Screw

Easy prototyping of small metal mold parts using MIM (Metal Injection Molding) - "Try and Make Molds"

Castem's MIM (Metal Injection Molding) has a proven track record in medical device components and aerospace parts. The photo shows a screw part related to aerospace (material 64Ti, Φ12). The example product is a molded part without any machining on the screw section, which helps reduce costs. "Want to prototype but mold costs are high and it's not suitable for small lots" or "There are few compatible materials"—do you have such impressions? With Castem's "Try and Make Mold" for up to 50 shots, you can prototype MIM products starting from a mold cost of 190,000 yen. *Conditions apply; please inquire for details. **Features of Castem's MIM:** - Proposals for mold cost plans that cater to requests for limited small lots and mass production repeat items. - A system where the entire process from mold creation to processing is done in-house. - Expertise in achieving fine, complex shapes and sharp edge reproduction with a minimum wall thickness of 0.1mm. - All processes including precision machining, heat treatment, and plating are integrated for consistent production.

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• shaft
• bolt

Hollow and complex three-dimensional shapes / Cost reduction / Reduction of processes / Compatibility with a variety of steel types… Introducing the strengths of lost-wax precision casting.

The lost wax precision casting method involves injecting wax into a mold to create a product model, coating it with ceramic to form a casting mold, and then casting to produce metal parts. Its strengths are as follows: ✅ Hollow and complex three-dimensional shapes ✅ A diverse selection of over 70 steel types (including iron, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, and special materials such as super duralumin) ✅ Cost reduction achieved through gradual material removal considering productivity ✅ Time savings through a reduction in the number of processes ✅ Small lot production of various types (from dozens to thousands per lot) ✅ Affordable aluminum molds that can be used semi-permanently ✅ Capable of handling items from a few grams to 30 kg (with a specialty size range of 30 to φ300 mm) "If you want to integrate multiple parts," "if you want to increase strength," "if you want to reduce costs compared to machining," "if multiple processes are required for a single part, leading to increased costs and time"… We propose the optimal materials, shapes, and methods tailored to your concerns and requests. *For a list of materials and tolerance tables, click here* → https://www.castem.co.jp/technology/lostwax/ Please feel free to consult us through our website.

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• nozzle
• valve

We handle TFT LCD modules from WINSTAR for use in display sections of devices. 【We receive inquiries in the following situations】 - Wanting to update the display section of measuring instruments or control panels - Looking for LCDs to incorporate into industrial equipment - Searching for a supplier that can accommodate small quantities 【We can assist with】 - Selecting sizes and interfaces that meet application and enclosure conditions - Confirming pin assignments and arranging samples - Developing custom products and embedded systems - Selling in small lots We also handle OLED (organic EL) modules from the same WINSTAR company. Please consider these as well for devices that want to take advantage of their thinness, low power consumption, and wide viewing angles. Please check the specific specifications in the manufacturer's datasheet. We also accept requests for quotes only.

CLT is known as a building material, but its applications are not limited to just buildings. The wooden lightweight mat "Hyper CLT Mat" is a new option for utilizing CLT in civil engineering. It can be used as a wooden mat in places where steel plates have been the norm, such as temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery work yards, and material storage areas. The 5×10 mat is relatively light at about 230 kg, making it easy to install, remove, and relocate. Additionally, it offers different values compared to steel, such as reducing glare and metallic noise, as well as CO2 fixation through wood. Moreover, the Hyper CLT Mat is registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a NETIS technology "TH-250021-A." It can also be utilized for proposals involving the use of new technologies and environmental considerations in public works. From construction to civil engineering, the new use of wood is expanding in the form of wooden lightweight mats.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding methods for repairs can cause changes in the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply 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 at all. Repairs can be made 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.

We have newly added a **"Frequently Asked Questions Q&A"** section to the Hyper CLT sheet website. It clearly summarizes many questions frequently asked by those considering the introduction of the product, such as "What types of civil engineering sites can it be used on?", "Can it be used on rainy days?", "Is it compatible with large machinery?", and "What is NETIS?". The Hyper CLT sheet is a lightweight wooden sheet utilizing wood CLT, suitable for a wide range of applications including temporary roads, access routes, and heavy machinery work yards. It is also registered as a **Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism NETIS registered technology "TH-250021-A"**. Since it is a new material, we will not leave any uncertainties unaddressed. We aim to create a website that makes it easy to resolve questions before introduction, including information on wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT, and we will continue to enhance the Q&A section.

We have added a new **"Glossary"** to the Hyper CLT sheet website. In the civil engineering and construction industries, there are many specialized terms such as "CLT," "NETIS," "temporary roads," and "wooden lightweight sheets." Therefore, we have introduced related terms in an easy-to-understand manner so that those who are encountering Hyper CLT sheets for the first time can understand the products and technologies. Hyper CLT sheets are wooden lightweight sheets for civil engineering that utilize wood CLT and are registered under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS technology as **"TH-250021-A."** We hope that by not only conveying the features of the product but also sharing the underlying technologies and terminology, users will feel a closer connection to Hyper CLT sheets. We will continue to enhance our website and provide clear information related to wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT.