Facility Overview

Vacuum Melting Furnace for Research: Our vacuum melting furnace enables the production of high-purity alloys and the alloying of oxidation-prone elements without being affected by oxygen or nitrogen in the atmosphere. It plays a vital role in the development of next-generation Invar alloys.

The vacuum arc melting system can produce up to six button samples (φ40×20mm) per batch. This contributes to reducing the usage of expensive melting materials and accelerating the development process.

DIL-402SU: With an ultra-high precision minimum resolution of 0.125 nanometers, the DIL-402SU allows for accurate thermal expansion measurements. It supports a wide range of temperature measurements, including cryogenic (-175°C and above), room temperature (0–60°C), and high-temperature (25–1000°C).

Clarification of the magnetic properties of Invar alloys helps uncover the principles behind Invar effect, leading to the discovery of uncharted territories in Invar alloy development.

LENS 500 by OPTOMEC (USA): The LENS 500 utilizes a laser-based metal powder melting and layering process, making it ideal for alloying dissimilar metal powders and ceramics.

By observing the metal microstructure with an electron microscope, we can gain deeper insights into the characteristics of developed alloys.

ICPS-8100: This device performs qualitative and quantitative analysis by spraying a liquid sample of dissolved alloys into plasma generated by high-frequency waves, measuring the intensity of element-specific spectra.

"It can perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of solid samples by irradiating them with X-rays and measuring the resulting fluorescent X-rays. "

Observing the microstructure of developing alloys and manufactured products with an optical microscope provides fundamental chemical information essential for further advancements.

It supports high-temperature tensile testing up to 1200°C, enabling strength measurements under simulated real-environment conditions.

AMDRoiD by ADDiTEC (USA): Our facility features the AMDRoiD metal 3D printer, which employs the L-WAM (Laser Wire Additive Manufacturing) method. This system supports the production of large components exceeding 1 meter in size.

We utilize globally recognized casting simulation techniques, including flow and solidification analysis, to optimize casting designs and ensure efficient mass production.

Design and Visualization Tools: We employ software such as "NX," "NX I-deas," and "SolidWorks," enabling seamless exchange of both 2D (DXF) and 3D data formats (IGES, Parasolid, etc.).

Core Equipment at the Mie Plant: Our Mie Plant is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that serve as the backbone of our manufacturing operations. Utilizing proprietary refining techniques, we mass-produce a wide range of originally developed alloys.

The plant enables trial production under conditions close to actual manufacturing, facilitating the transition from research and development to mass production. Medium-scale testing capabilities allow for agile manufacturing process innovations.

The combination of advanced molten steel technology and sand mold techniques is essential for producing high-quality cast steel products. Our expertise in sand and resin composition is a key factor in achieving superior results.

Casting and Welding Technologies: Deformation during the solidification of cast products is an unavoidable physical phenomenon. However, our press correction technology, built on extensive expertise, ensures precise shaping.

By minimizing the impact of thermal stress during welding, we achieve high-precision welding, even for applications where TIG welding was previously challenging.

Heat Treatment and Stress Relief: We perform low-temperature heat treatment to remove internal stress after machining, accommodating components over 3 meters in size.

Simply melting and solidifying alloys does not achieve the desired properties. Our high-temperature heat treatment facilities optimize metal microstructures, maximizing the performance of alloys.

Advanced Power Management and Simulation: Handling high voltage and current in casting facilities requires advanced power management. At our Mie Plant, we have implemented the latest power management systems.

Precision Measurement Capabilities: We offer ultra-precise 3D shape measurement with the following specifications. Measurement range: X1200 x Y2000 x Z1500, Measurement accuracy: 3.5+5L/1000μm, Minimum display: 0.01μm

Non-Contact Scanning Probe: Our measurement system, previously contact-based, has been upgraded to a non-contact scanning probe. This enhancement allows for easy measurement of curved surfaces, such as those found in aerospace products. It also enables simultaneous verification with CAD data (color mapping), significantly improving both performance and efficiency.

Measurement range: X1480 x Y2150 x Z1500, Guaranteed accuracy: 40μm, Minimum display: 10μm

Size: 1500x2000mm, Grade: 00 (5μm)

Sizes: 3000×3000, 1500×2000, 1250×2450, 1500×3000