Stress relief through fishing! Helping to bring ideas to life.
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.
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【Supported Materials】 We accommodate not only iron, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper, but also special materials such as Inconel, Hastelloy, and A7075 (cast). 【Supported Quantities】 1 to 10 pieces 【Shortest Delivery Time】 1 week *For more details, please visit the dedicated site.
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[Digital Cast Case Studies] Industrial machinery, semiconductor components, golf club heads, turbochargers, prototype verification of complex shapes, strength verification of cast products, prototype verification with material changes, original parts manufacturing, etc.
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A 3D printed model (right) was created based on the model brought in by the client during development (left).
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With a posture of "just half a step" without complacency, we have cultivated "lost wax precision casting" over many years. Utilizing 3D printing technology, we offer next-generation precision casting technology called "Digital Cast." We obtained a U.S. patent for "MIM (Metal Injection Molding)" in 1991. We provide optimal proposals using various technologies and thoroughly support our customers' manufacturing! We specialize in complex three-dimensional shapes in small lots of various types and carry out everything from mold making to casting, machining, and simple assembly in an integrated in-house system. We supply products to various industries, including medical devices, semiconductors, machine tools, and aerospace. "Just make it, from one piece." We can propose a wide range of manufacturing methods from prototype production of one piece to mass production. We also enable time savings in searching for various suppliers and considering consultation destinations, becoming a true total cost reduction partner by proposing reductions in management costs related to consideration time and product costs. More than half a century ago, Castem began its casting business by handcrafting machine tools. Today, we have become a leading company in Japan for manufacturing general industrial components using lost wax casting and are also engaged in the production of micro lenses and micro needles using the world's highest precision 3D light shaping technology.