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Production System Engineering

Kataken Seiko is more than a die and mold maker. We propose and build complete production systems tailored to our customers' products, combining feeders, high-speed transfer units, storage units and other equipment, much of which we build in-house.

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WHAT IS PRODUCTION SYSTEM ENGINEERING?

What Is Production System Engineering?

Kataken Seiko does more than make dies and molds: we propose and build complete production systems tailored to our customers' products. In addition to dies and presses, we combine feeders that load materials and parts into the die, transfer units that carry workpieces, and units that store finished products, building much of this equipment in-house.

Our strength is that we do more than build dies to the customer's drawings: we can propose the entire system for how a product should be produced. We have handled products other companies found difficult, as well as complex production that combines multiple materials and processes.

Propose

Propose

Design

Design

Build

Build

Integrate

Integrate

Parts Arranged in a Strip

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Capabilities

Technologies Behind Our Production Systems

Kataken Seiko combines the following technologies and equipment to build production systems suited to each product.

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Parts Feeding

Feeders

We develop equipment that automatically loads materials and parts into the die, including for production that combines multiple parts.

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High-Speed Transfer

High-Speed Transfer Units

Our in-house high-speed transfer system carries workpieces accurately to the next process and can be designed together with the die.

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In-Die Staking

In-Die Staking & Composite Forming

A die technology that stakes multiple materials or parts inside the die to produce high-value composite stamped parts.

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Storage & Stacking

Storage & Stacking

We build equipment that automatically arranges finished products in trays or stacks them, eliminating manual work.

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Automation

Continuous Production & Automation

Features such as part counting and automatic container changeover enable uninterrupted continuous production.

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In-house Build

In-House Design & Manufacturing

We design and build much of the system equipment other than the press in-house, so the entire system can be optimized as a whole.

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Case Studies

Production System Case Studies

Here are examples of production systems Kataken Seiko has proposed and built.

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Forging

Cold Forging Production System

Cold Forging System

With thick-gauge products, the press bears its greatest load during the flattening process. In conventional methods, the load center of the die does not align with that of the press, so the press is loaded unevenly, the slide tilts, and die components are prone to breakage.

Kataken Seiko's solution: The flattening process, which carries the heaviest load, is performed on a forging press, while the subsequent shearing, bending and drawing are performed separately on general-purpose presses. By dividing the processes, the load center aligns on each press and uneven loading is avoided. This prevents die component breakage and enables stable production of thick products.

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Automotive

Automotive Part (Pinion) Production System

Pinion Production System

This production system stakes multiple materials and parts inside the die to produce high-value composite stamped parts. Kataken Seiko builds it by combining feeders that load parts into the die, die technology for in-die staking, and our in-house high-speed servo transfer system. Finished parts are automatically discharged into storage containers outside the die, counted, and the full container is automatically replaced with an empty one, allowing uninterrupted continuous production.

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Storage

Storage Systems

Storage & Stacking

Arranging stamped products in trays or stacking them takes considerable labor and time. To eliminate this work, Kataken Seiko proposes and builds press peripheral equipment, including systems that automatically arrange products in trays and stacking systems.

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Medical

Blanking System for Medical Components (Laminated PET)

PET Laminate Blanking

This system makes medical-related products by punching multiple PET sheets bonded with adhesive, rather than metal, using press dies. It consists of three processes: punching five-layer PET material, applying laminate film to the PET material, and punching seven-layer PET material together with the laminate film.

The PET material is loaded into the die by a feeder and processed in sequence. All system equipment other than the press is built in-house.

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Proposal

Solution Proposals That Go Beyond the Drawing

Kataken Seiko is more than a die and mold maker. We propose and build complete production systems tailored to each customer's product and production challenges. We combine dies, transfer units, feeders, storage units and other equipment, building much of it in-house.

We have taken on projects other companies found difficult, such as complex production combining multiple materials and parts, or processing non-metal materials. Our strength is that customers can entrust us with everything from the die to the complete system.

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Product-Specific Proposals

Custom Proposal

We propose the optimal production method for your product and production challenges.

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In-House Equipment & Peripherals

In-house Equipment

We design and build feeding, transfer, storage and other equipment in-house.

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Complete Process Integration

Full-Line Build

We build the entire production system, from dies to peripheral equipment.

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TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES

Technology & Services

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  • Precision Die & Mold Manufacturing

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  • Stamped Parts

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  • Injection Molded Parts

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  • Insert Molded Parts

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  • High-Speed Transfer Systems

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  • Production System Engineering

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FAQ

FAQ

Can I consult you about an entire production system, not just dies?
Yes. Kataken Seiko handles production systems combining dies, transfer units, feeders, storage units and more, from proposal through to integration.
Can I consult you about products or complex processes that other companies find difficult?
Please contact us. We have handled complex production, including staking that combines multiple materials and parts, and processing of non-metal materials.
Can you build feeders and storage units in-house?
Yes. We design and build much of the system equipment other than the press in-house, which allows us to optimize the dies and equipment as a whole.
Which industries do your production systems serve?
We build production systems for a wide range of industries, including automotive, semiconductors and medical devices.
Can you make proposals that make use of existing equipment?
Yes. We can also make proposals that make use of your existing presses and other equipment. Please contact us first, and we will propose the best approach for your needs.

CONTACT

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We welcome inquiries about die and mold manufacturing and quotations.
You can consult us even before your specifications are finalized.

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