[Case Study] Achieving Short Lead Times and Small Lot Prototyping with a Sheet Chocolate Method Without Molds
We will introduce examples that contributed to reducing development costs by avoiding unnecessary mold production!
We would like to introduce examples of processing using Mizuho Industry's unique "plate chocolate manufacturing method." Our customers faced challenges such as a high demand for comparing multiple insert shapes during the development stage, and the conventional mold manufacturing process being geared towards mass production, making it unsuitable for small lot production. After processing at our company, we significantly shortened the development lead time, allowing for efficient comparison and evaluation of multiple insert shapes. We were able to verify processing characteristics such as cutting resistance and chip discharge in advance during the small lot prototype stage. [Challenges and Background] - There is a high demand for comparing multiple insert shapes during the development stage. - Conventional mold manufacturing is based on mass production, making it unsuitable for small lot production. - Mold production requires time and cost, making it difficult to prototype multiple shapes within a short development lead time. - Insufficient design verification and cutting evaluation led to decreased development efficiency. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*
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【Summary of Other Cases】 ■Solution (Adoption of Plate Chocolate Manufacturing Method) - By directly cutting from a plate-shaped block, inserts can be produced without molds. - Capable of handling small quantities and a variety of products, allowing for rapid prototyping of multiple shapes. - Particularly for shapes like 3D breakers, specifications that were previously difficult can now be accommodated in a short lead time. ■Results and Effects - Significantly shortened development lead time, enabling efficient comparison and evaluation of multiple insert shapes. - Machining characteristics such as cutting resistance and chip removal can be verified in advance during the small lot prototyping stage. - As a result, suitable shapes can be selected before mass production, improving development efficiency. - Avoiding unnecessary mold production also contributes to reducing development costs. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.
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Mizuho Kogyo Co., Ltd. has been a rare manufacturer of carbide tools and various molds since its establishment in 1944, continuing the production and sales of carbide tools for over 80 years. We also offer special surface treatments such as welding rods "Triamant" and "SurmoX treatment." The "SurmoX treatment" does not cause dimensional changes before and after processing due to its coating-free nature, and it can be applied to brazed items and interference fits due to its low-temperature process. Additionally, it can be applied to deep internal diameters where conventional coatings were not possible. This is expected to prevent seizure and adhesion, as well as improve the release properties of powder molding molds. In recent years, we have also been able to manufacture inserts for development projects and small-lot special-shaped inserts in a short delivery time using a method called "plate chocolate manufacturing." Furthermore, please trust Mizuho Kogyo for OEMs of carbide holders with brazing or direct taps, as well as for spot products.