Custom manufacturing technology, metal processing machinery, Specialized machine tools, long work-piece NC processing, machine, gantry type machining centers, Aluminum cutting machine, High-reciprocating NC grinding machine, Milling machine

Design and manufacturing of metal processing machinery

Iwashita Industrial Co., Ltd.   View Company Info

“Will this machine be operated by primarily male or female workers?” “When pushing buttons while looking at the programming screen, what are the optimal specifications of location and height of buttons, and the size of the screen?” These are some of the detailed questions that may arise in a meeting between designers of the technology department of Iwashita Industrial Co., Ltd. and clients. After the clients’ requests and views on specifications for the comfort and ease of equipment operation are collected, the designers will make proposals, revise, and make proposals again; repeating the process over and over. The resulting equipment has the finesse of an immaculately tailored custom suit. The resulting ease of intuitive operation is unparalleled. Manufacturing machinery that is filled with the exact functions that you desire; this is the custom manufacturing technology of Iwashita Industrial.

Finesse and Ease of Use: Total Customization

IMG_0607“Will this machine be operated by primarily male or female workers?” “When pushing buttons while looking at the programming screen, what are the optimal specifications of location and height of buttons, and the size of the screen?” These are some of the detailed questions that may arise in a meeting between designers of the technology department of Iwashita Industrial Co., Ltd. and clients.

After the clients’ requests and views on specifications for the comfort and ease of equipment operation are collected, the designers will make proposals, revise, and make proposals again; repeating the process over and over. The resulting equipment has the finesse of an immaculately tailored custom suit. The resulting ease of intuitive operation is unparalleled. Manufacturing machinery that is filled with the exact functions that you desire; this is the custom manufacturing technology of Iwashita Industrial.

 

Half of the Clients Become Repeat Customers Manufacturing: Responds to Full Trust

A machine that perfectly reflects the needs of the client. The trust of the actual workers using the machine every day manifests itself as the next order. Daisuke Iwashita who is Managing Director of Iwashita Industrial, a company that retains an impressive number of approximately 50% of their clients as repeat customers, speaks on the reasons for their success.
“While we do work in building machines by adding custom features to a standard model, our forte at Iwashita Industrial is full custom manufacturing from scratch. We don’t even start on production until we have a design plan Latherthat both the client and we are fully convinced by. This is only attainable through a thorough process of multiple meetings between our pro-designers and clients, and this step can take from a month to, in very long cases, a year or two.

When we first started building custom machinery 20 years ago, there were some times that late deliveries would result in upset clients. Obviously, balance with on time delivery is important, but for us, our top priority is to build a machine that fully reflects all of our clients’ desires. I believe that the reason why clients come back to us time and time again is because when they use our products, they can feel that we really go the extra mile to attain perfection.” Over 20 years of experience of solving problems and doing business with sincerity and integrity has won Iwashita Industrial full trust from their clients. With their technology and skills accumulated over the years, the company manufactures 20 to 30 custom made cutting machines yearly.

Aside from the custom cutting machines described above, the company has a product lineup of many different kinds of products. Here are two products that are distinctive. First is the Long Work- Piece NC Processing Machine. This is a piece of equipment that is specialized in processing long work-piece, with features such as simplified processing steps of long aluminum materials, and the possibility to switch out tools during processing at any point of the length. This machine is also highly customizable depending on IMG_0666requests from clients.

The other product, with demand that is on par with the custom cutting machines is the High-Speed Reciprocating Precision Grinder. This machine is very small for a grinder, 1800mm tall, it can be set up in a space of 1 square meter. This is a piece of equipment that is specialized in processing long work-piece, with features such as simplified processing steps of long aluminum materials, and the possibility to switch out tools during processing at any point of the length.

 

Niche Equipment: Aiming for Asia and the World Beyond

Long Work-Piece NC Processing Machines are machines that specialize in processing long aluminum materials. Unlike normal machining centers, the processing area from front to back is only 330mm. However, from left to right, the processing area has a range of 2000mm to 8000mm, and can accommodate specifications requested by clients during production. Although the company works in niche areas, from structural materials for aircrafts to curtain walls in the architecture field, demand comes from a wide IMG_0612_w700variety of fields and occupations. Being able to produce units that are well thought out in details like the ease of inserting and removing materials, and the efficiency of processing long work pieces, has resulted in great customer satisfaction.

The High-Speed Reciprocating Precision Grinder is a piece of equipment that manufactures molds for the lead frames of semiconductors. Lead frames, used for parts in computers and precision equipment, are created by pressing a special alloy from both above and below. The grinder creates the molds necessary in this step by grinding the ingredient, carbide. While it is a very narrow and specific field, demand has been rising over the past few years.
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The company has been rising to challenges that these two very different niche areas pose. In recent days, Iwashita Industries is increasing its sales and exports worldwide, especially in Asia. Managing Director Iwashita currently spends about 10 days every month conducting sales activities in China and South East Asia. “We have been doing business in Asia with China as a base since 3 years ago. When doing sales in China, even at the stage of getting an appointment set, we faced a barrage of problems that would be unimaginable in Japan. Only after sharing meals and drinks, and building a relationship of trust were we able to proceed with business talk. This actually helped me master Chinese without taking lessons,” says Mr. Iwashita. “When I consider our Kisagestrengths in custom manufacturing for niche fields, I am confident that there would be strong demand in North America and Europe as well.” The high-level functions, durability, and stability of Japanese technology, and Iwashita Industrial’s track record of strong custom manufacturing is a deadly combination. The company continues to showcase the greatness of Japanese technology all over Asia, North America, and Europe.

 

 

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Long Work-Piece NC Processing Machine ILM3330Long Work-Piece
NC Processing Machine ILM3330
A piece of equipment that is specialized in the high-efficiency processing of long aluminum pieces used in aircrafts and architecture.

 

IG-SR102

High-Speed Reciprocating
Precision Grinder IG-SR102S

High-Speed Reciprocating Precision Grinder IG-SR102S
A small machine that will fit in a space of a square meter. This machine is indispensable in creating molds for semiconductors, used in various products including tablets and home electronics.

Iwashita Industrial Co., Ltd.

Business Description: Design and manufacturing of metal processing machinery. Specialized machine tools, long work-piece NC processing machine, gantry type machining centers, aluminum cutting machine, high-reciprocating NC grinding machine, milling machine.
Headquarters Address: 1-6 Enjouji-cho, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
CEO: Representative Director
President: Haruyuki Iwashita
Founded: April 1949
Incorporated: May 1964
Number of Employees: 37