[Reviews] Feedback from automotive electronic component manufacturers.

Improving quality defects and production efficiency all at once with highly directional air - A welding fume countermeasure solution that overcomes space constraints with thin sheet and laminar flow air.

The manufacturing line I am in charge of produces small electronic components for automobiles, and since these are very important parts, it is necessary to minimize defects as close to zero as possible. As a countermeasure for fumes during laser welding, we were using an air nozzle and vacuum unit together, but due to turbulence from the air nozzle, fumes were swirling inside the equipment, leading to product defects and operational failures, which became a significant problem. Reducing air consumption to suppress turbulence was also a major challenge, as it sometimes meant that air could not reach the vacuum adequately. However, the current situation was that we had no good solutions and had to continue using the existing nozzles. Amidst this, as the equipment became smaller, the available nozzles also decreased, and we were struggling to find a solution when we discovered Hayate at an exhibition. It is a highly directional, thin-sheet air nozzle that also has energy-saving performance. When I inquired about a "super compact type," I was honestly surprised to receive a proposal for a type that is ultra-compact yet maintains a thin-sheet design and high directionality. After its introduction, my concerns were alleviated, and I was able to design the equipment without worrying about the constraints of the air nozzle. Quality defects have drastically decreased, and production efficiency has significantly increased, leaving me very satisfied.

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