Coating is one of the surface treatment technologies in metal processing. By generating a thin film on the surface of the cutting tool, the performance of the original tool material, which is the base material, is enhanced. It is possible to create excellent tools that combine hardness (high sharpness) and toughness (resistance to chipping). Coated tools are widely used as high-precision, high-efficiency cutting tools and stamping dies. This article explains the types of coating films and coated tools used in metalworking sites and their film deposition methods. What Is Co......

In recent years, a labor shortage has become a problem at many manufacturing sites. Due to the declining birthrate and aging population, there is a shortage of human resources in all industries, so more and more companies are hiring foreign technical interns. However, in order to hire interns, they must go through a number of procedures, such as obtaining a status of residence and visa, applying to a management organization, and applying for certification of a technical internship plan. Fortunately, the shortage of manpower for visual inspection at manufacturing sites can be solv......

Welding technology using ultrasonic waves is highly safe because it does not use heat, and is widely applied to food, hygiene, metals, and resin processing.   However, there are several elements to welding, and if you do not know the principle, you may not be able to achieve the desired effect. In this post, we focused on ultrasonic welding and summarized its features, safety, and case studies. 1. What is the mechanism of ultrasonic welding? Simple and fire-free and safe welding principle Ultrasonic welding is a simple mechanism and is very safe because it does not use ......

At automotive parts manufacturing sites, inspections are carried out in a variety of ways, including visual inspections. However, in response to the recent increase in quality requirements, an increasing number of companies are reviewing their existing inspection methods. In this article, we will explain the inspection method of automobile parts again, and then introduce points and examples of inspection. 1. What is automotive parts inspection? First of all, I will explain again the importance of inspection in automobile parts and what kind of inspection methods are ava......

In recent years, the need for precision machining has increased. With the increasing demand for EV components and the advancement of semiconductor processes due to the spread of AI and 5G, cutting sites are facing issues not only with how to “grind” accurately, but also how to “measure” accurately and efficiently. In this article, we talk about the dimensional measurement issues in CNC cutting and the handy probe 3D measuring machine that can perform 3D Dimensional Inspection for anyone, anywhere. CNC Machining Trends and Measurement Needs CNC ma......

Six Sigma is a quality management tool. Six Sigma management is a process innovation method to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operating costs and cycles. What is Six Sigma – Purposes of Six Sigma Six Sigma is a concept and corresponding management system developed by Motorola in the 1980s and applied to all aspects of the company, the six sigma management method has evolved into a process and product quality improvement method based on statistical technology, and has evolved into the idea that organizations pursue fine management. The basic connotation of Si......

What is a supply chain management system? What does it cover? Today, we will explore it through an article. What is Supply Chain & Supply Chain Management？ Generally speaking, the supply chain is centered on the core enterprise, through the control of information flow, logistics, and capital flow, starting from purchasing raw materials, making intermediate products and complete products delivered to customers, and finally sending the products to consumers through the availability management by the sales network. Companies develop supply chains so that they can reduce co......

If we can establish correct concepts and implement effective quality management plans, we can prevent the occurrence of defective products. What is zero defect management and how to implement it? What is Zero Defect Management? Zero defect is called ZD for short. It is also called defect prevention. The idea of zero defect management advocates that enterprises should give play to the subjective initiative of people to conduct business management. Producers and workers should strive to make their products and businesses free of defects and strive for the goal of high quality st......