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Innovation in Presswork President & Representative Director TADAHIRO KUNO

Since our establishment in 1947, we have always pursued the potential of new technologies and continued to grow. In addition to the traditional Tokoname and Arimatsu plants, we constructed the Toyoake plant in 2023, and have established an integrated production system that includes everything from product development to tooling design and fabrication, pressing, welding, machining, assembly, and surface treatment, mainly for automotive applications.

In our technical department, with the introduction of state-of-the-art equipment, we have been able to produce unique, high-functioning stamping tooling and achieve complex, high-precision press processing. In the production department, we have built an efficient production system through the use of our own developed press machines and automated equipment, and we are actively engaging in the production for next-generation vehicles such as EVs, especially in recent years.

As the external and economic environments change rapidly, adapting flexibly remains a significant management challenge, but responding to DX is also essential in the upcoming digital society. As one part of realizing this, we have developed and are utilizing the cloud system called IoTGO, which allows us to understand the operation status of facilities in real time and improve productivity, in cooperation with our affiliated company, MicroLink Inc.

In performing daily operations, including technological development, it is essential not only to enhance knowledge and skills but also to foster an organic functioning of the organization based on the spirit of harmony, trust, and communication, so that all employees can fully demonstrate their abilities. To this end, we are focusing on effective human resource development and creating a safe and rewarding workplace.

We will continue to leverage our strengths to create value that pleases our customers, strive for the prosperity of the company and the happiness of our employees, and aim to become a company that contributes to the local community while pursuing the dream of becoming a 100-year-old company. We look forward to your continued warm support.

Motto: Happiness, Service, Prosperity
Management Philosophy: Polish skills,
Nurture harmony, Realize dreams.

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Company Name KUNO Kinzoku Industry Co., Ltd.
Founded January 1947
Established November 1950
Capital 80 million JPY
Location Tokoname Plant
174 Aza Ikeda, Kume, Tokoname-shi, Aichi 479-0002 (Kume Nambu Industrial Park )
Arimatsu Plant
201 Nozue-cho, Midori-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Toyoake Plant
157 Motoyashiki, Sakae-cho, Toyoake City, Aichi
Telephone 0569-43-8801 (main)
FAX 0569-43-8008
Representative Tadahiro Kuno, President & Representative Director
Number of Employees 352 (Male: 274 / Female: 78)
Business Activities Design and development of automotive and industrial parts, die fabrication, presswork, welding, assembly, machining, surface treatment
Major Clients Aisin Co., Ltd., NTN Co., Ltd., Autoliv Co., Ltd., Denso Corporation, Toyota Iron Works Co., Ltd., Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Co., Ltd., Toyota Boshoku Hirose Co., Ltd., and more than 30 other companies...
Affiliate Company MicroLink Corporation (computer software development)

WHAT'S NEW

MEDIA
INFORMATION

NEW PRODUCT EXAMPLES

デッキフロアブラケット　SHGA440　t＝2.3　

BRACKET,DECK FLOOR SHGA440 t＝2.3

200t progressive press
200t robot press
Product size 260×85㎜

インバータブラケット　SCGA270　t＝2.0　

INVERTER,BRACKET SCGA270 t＝2.0

200t progressive press
110t robot press
Product size 120×100㎜

バンパー構成品　SCGA1180 t＝2.3　超ハイテン材プレス成形

BUMPER MENBER　SCGA1180 t＝2.3

300t progressive press
150t robot press
Product size 50mm×20mm、70mm×45mm

キャブマウントブラケット　SPH780　t＝2.6　超ハイテン材大物深絞り製品

CAB MOUTING SPH780 t＝2.6

500t progressive press
200t・300t robot press
Product size 390×230㎜

キャブマウントガセット　SPH780　t＝2.6　超ハイテン材大物深絞り製品

CAB MOUTING SPH780 t＝2.6

500t progressive press
200t・300t robot press
Product size 390×230㎜

ベーススライド　SPC270C　t＝1.6　高精度・難加工製品

BASE BACK DOOR CONTROL

250t progressive press + 200t・150t robot press
Product size 260㎜×240㎜

プレートダンパー ｔ＝3.6　大型高精度部品

PLATE,DAMPER

1200t progressive press
Product size 180×120㎜

ロアアーム SHGA440 ｔ＝2.3　ハイテン材使用

REINFORCEMENT,LWR ARM

200t progressive press
150t robot press
Product size 180×120㎜

ECUカバー/ケース SECE t＝0.8/0.4 HEV向ECUハウジング

ECU CASE/COVER

110t progressive press + 110t robot press
Product size 255㎜×125㎜

電動シェード SPC270 ｔ＝1.0　プレス、塗装

FRAME SUB-ASSY SLIDING ROOF

1200t progressive press

電動シェード SPC270 ｔ＝1.0 プレス 溶接 塗装 ファスナー貼付

FRAME SUB-ASSY SLIDING ROOF

1200t progressive press

電動シェード SPC270 ｔ＝1.0　プレス、塗装、スポンジ貼付

FRAME SUB-ASSY SLIDING ROOF

1200t progressive press

WHY CHOOSE KUNO KINZOKU INDUSTORY

Precision within ±1/100 mm
Technical capabilities for complex, high-precision presswork

For presswork makers, dies are the most important piece of know-how, and the technical capabilities of presses are mostly determined by die precision. At our company, more than 90% of dies are fabricated in-house, taking advantage of our expert die-making techniques and extensive equipment line-up. We handle everything in-house from the design to manufacturing and maintenance, and we have built advanced technologies in the fields of die design, die parts processing, and trial adjustment, which are the key to high-precision dies.

Die Design Technology
It is no exaggeration to say that 80% of die making is determined by design. We make accurate blueprints with consideration given to all possible processing conditions, such as the shaping of the product, the specifications of the production equipment, the function of each processing step, a simple and high-precision die structure, and the ease of assembly, adjustment, and repair. For high-tensile steel that is easily affected by various processing conditions, it is difficult to make good products with just experience and die structure; for reliable designs, we employ simulation technology to create the optimal expected shape of die parts.
Die Part Processing Technology
High-precision equipment is indispensable to the making of high-precision die parts. We have carefully selected all our equipment, including four jig borers controlled to with 1/10,000 mm and wire-cut electrical discharge machines from Yasda Precision Tools K.K. Combining these with the most advanced tooling, we are able to shorten the processing time as well as increase the precision of processing. We also design and manufacture our own jigs, which are necessary for the “set-up” that determines machining precision.
Trial Adjustment
Trial adjustment is a technique for the final adjustment of an assembled die to ensure that the pressed parts are made according to the design. Swift and accurate adjustments require the sense of skilled workers; in particular, with a complex and high-precision pressing that involves many molding processes, the slightest adjustment can lead to significant differences in the end result. From our foundation, we have continued to build upon the experience of die workers who exert high skill when making adjustments.

Integration of craftsmanship and automation through the use of ICT

Since the development of FA robots in the 1980s, we have been putting effort into the use of ICT. Using a combination of our own servers, IoT, and cloud computing, we have introduced a dedicated in-house system for production management, die management, quality control, management of EDI suppliers, all the way to automated warehouse management. We are also moving forward with the automation of our expertise with ICT for the improvement of production processes using mobile devices and the systemization of our craftsmen’s intuition and skill. This has enabled the creation of an environment in which staff can concentrate on coming up with work ideas and strengthening their technical capabilities.

Diverse employee education, including technical certification and training

Our company has a history of more than 70 years with advanced technology as our competitive edge. Since our founding, we have placed the utmost importance on the development of outstanding staff to support our technical capabilities, and have continued to actively foster development of skills through various education and training programs. We also exert effort in creating a climate that encourages proactive technical improvement and the improvement of productivity at worksites through technical certifications that motivate staff to improve their skills and through club activities that provide opportunities for self- and mutual development.

Technical Certification System

We have established a Technical Certification System whereby each employee submits an annual work-related report, such as proposals for rationalization and labor saving, which is evaluated on a scale of 10 to 1. Level 7 is equivalent to a 2nd grade Certified Skilled Worker in the national qualification system. We provide fair evaluation to increase staff motivation.

Education and Training

We encourage our staff to attend workshops sponsored by external organizations, and we also offer technical guidance on advanced technologies unique to our company, such as die design and processing. We also provide assistance with study for national qualification tests for engineers and the acquisition of national qualifications. We also have established an improvement suggestion system to develop human resources who are to lead the next generation.

QC Circle Activities

We started QC circle activities in 1972 to improve our business operations and promote self-development among staff. We have made presentations four times at the QC Circle Convention, Tokai Branch, and at the Nagoya SME TQC Presentations, where we won one Silver Award and two Gold Awards. Our presentations are also highly evaluated outside the company.

Consistent support, from prototyping to product development, mass production presswork, and assembly

We often hear people say things like: “We made a prototype at a prototype maker but when we tried to mass-produce it at another maker, we failed,” or “We could not obtain the same precision as our prototype,” or “The unit price turned out to be too high.” These are due to the fact that the prototypes were created using a process that is not suitable for mass production. At our company, with its integrated system, from prototyping to mass production, we prevent such problems before they happen by adopting processes and equipment specifically designed for mass production. In addition, since all processes can be performed in-house, the risk of information leaks during product development can be eliminated.

Handling difficult presswork with a combination of self-developed equipment and technology

With a wide variety of equipment, including a 1200 t progressive servo press developed jointly with a press machine manufacturer and a 250 t × 10 process robot, we are able to handle difficult press molding that cannot be produced by our clients’ or other companies’ production lines. We can also perform cutting, enabling us to handle even more complex shapes and added material properties. We have set up a wide range of production systems, including welding robots and jigs developed in-house. Furthermore, our high-precision pressing makes for beautiful joints and spatter-free welding of plated materials.

Contributing to cost reduction with a one-process completion system and other efficient mass production systems

We are fully equipped with a mass production system that can complete multiple processes in one go, including a long bed progressive press (4.5 m) and robot line performing a maximum of 15 processes (110 t). We can also perform in-line tapping (roll tapping) to shorten lead time. Efficiency in transport and storage is also improved with control and coordination of automated warehouses and automated transport vehicles. In addition, all of our dies incorporate our unique compact specifications to achieve short delivery times, high maintainability, and space savings. All processes can be handled in-house enabling smooth troubleshooting.

Strict quality control system to minimize losses

We have state-of-the-art inspection equipment, including a high-precision contour measuring device, operated by in-house certified examiners to make accurate product measurements, inspections, and judgments. We also conduct automatic inspections with 3-dimensional coordinate measuring machines and automatic output of measured data. If requested, we can provide a lot management service and inspection result tracing. Furthermore, we also exert effort in creating production processes that minimize the creation of defects by adopting a single-unit flow line for easy detection of defects in the production process. Recently, we have received “Outstanding Quality Awards” from our clients.

SERVICE

We provide a one-stop service for high-precision, complex presswork.

We are a metalworking manufacturer that provides a full range of services manufacturing pressed parts for automobiles and other equipment, from process development, product design, die design and creation, and pressing, through to secondary processing such as machining, welding, and heat treatment. With a combination of wide-ranging underlying technologies, expert die-making techniques accumulated since the company’s founding, and a variety of equipment developed in-house, we are able to provide difficult highly complex high-precision presswork. We support production of the most advanced parts, a field that is progressing rapidly in functionality, such as through the use of high-tensile materials.
With our integrated system that handles all pre- and post-processing of presswork, it is possible to manufacture products with consideration in the development stage given to processes after pressing. By creating manufacturing drawings in consideration of post-processes, which are not shown in the product blueprints, we can prevent problems that may arise during mass production, and also improve precision with the combination of processes. Even if you only require product blueprints, we can provide the shape and precision you need quickly and reliably.

FACILITIES

MAIN PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

Main production equipment

1200-ton progressive servo press
1200-ton progressive servo press
800-ton progressive servo press
600-ton progressive servo press x2 units
500-ton progressive press x4 units
300-ton progressive press x3 units
300+200-ton robot press x12 units
200-ton robot press x10 units
200-ton robot servo press x8 units
150-ton robot press x10 units
110-ton robot press x15 units
Hydrocarbon cleaning machine x3 units
Alkaline ion cleaning machine
Spot welding robot x47 units
Multi-axis spot welding robot x2 units
Welding robot x7 units
Fiber laser processing machine x2 units
NC lathe x15 units
Machining center x5 units
Robot crane
Product & mold storage rack
Coil storage rack
MAIN DIE-MAKING EQUIPMENT

Main die-making equipment

Press forming analysis software
2D & 3D CADCAM x10 units
Ultra-precision CNC jig borer x3 units
Ultra-precision horizontal machining center x1 units
Ultra-precision wire-cut EDM machine x10 units
5-axis machining center
CO₂ laser processing machine
Non-contact three-dimensional measuring machine x2 units
500-ton press
Large vertical NC lathe x2 units
IoT polisher
MAIN ISPECTION EQUIPMENT

Main inspection equipment

Three-dimensional measuring machine x2 units
One-shot 3D measuring machine
Digital microscope
Universal tensile testing machine
Handheld probe three-dimensional measuring instrument
Large roughness and shape measuring machine
LIST OF MAIN EQUIPMENT

List of Main Equipment

Main production equipment

Name of Equipment Capacity/
function		 Number of Units
1200-ton progressive servo press 1200t 2
800-ton progressive servo press 800t 1
600-ton progressive servo press 600t 2
500-ton progressive press 500t 4
300t-110t progressive press (Aida Engineering, etc.) 300-110t 16
Transfer press 300-150t 4
Robot servo press 250-200t 8
Robot press (Aida Engineering, etc.) 300-110t 111
Tandem press (Aida Engineering, etc.) 200-20t 37
Spot welding robot 6-3axis 47
Stationary spot welding machine 146
Fiber laser welding machine 2
Multi-axis spot assembly robot 6axis 6
CO2 welding robot 6axis 17
NC lathe (Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, etc.) Post-press processing 15
Machining unit (Kitamura Machinery, etc.) 5
Hydrocarbon cleaning machine 3
Alkaline ion cleaning machine 1
Laser marker (Keyence) 2
Balance measurer 2
Servo tap machine 4
Inkjet processing machine 1
Automatic label applicator 2
Automatic gore filter applicator 2
Nut crimping machine 1
Key cart (L&F) 1
Automatic box changing machine (in-house made) 10
Misassembly inspection device (image processing) 2
Elevator 1
Automated warehouse (product & mold) 1t 9(6200 pallets)
Automated warehouse (for poly boxes) 100kg 4(5000 poly)
Automated warehouse (for large molds & coils) 5t/3t 2(1300 shelves)
Robo Crane 1t 1

Main die-making equipment

Name of Equipment Capacity/
function		 Number of Units
Press forming analysis software 1
2D & 3D CADCAM x10 units Die design / NC data creation 16
3D printer 310×220×290 2
Non-contact three-dimensional measuring machine 480×400×250 2
Ultra-precision horizontal machining center 850×750 1
Ultra-precision CNC jig borer 1200×800, etc 3
Wire-cut electrical discharge machines (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation) 800×600, etc 10
Surface grinding machine 1260×610. etc 5
High-speed NC EDM machine 1000×700 1
5-axis machining center φ600x600 1
NC lathe φ900×600, etc. 3
CO₂ laser processing machine 1200×2500 1
Try-press 500t 7
Hydraulic try-press 500t 1

Main inspection equipment

Name of Equipment Capacity/
function		 Number of Units
Three-dimensional measuring machine 1/10000mm 2
Digital microscope ×1000 1
Handheld probe three-dimensional measuring instrument 1/1000mm 1
One-shot 3D measuring machine 1/1000mm 1
Universal tensile testing machine 800N-200KN 1
Large roughness and shape measuring machine 1/1000mm 1
Micro Vickers hardness tester ×100 / ×400 1

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