Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing(Machine Tools)
In our machine tools business, we implemented thorough research not only in the planning and design processes that determine product performance, but also in the procurement of parts and the manufacturing process, so that we can respond optimally to environmental considerations throughout the life cycle of our products.
Support for customer initiatives for the environment
Reduction of waste
It is possible to switch between the guide bushing and the non-guide bushing according to the overall length dimension of the workpiece. This makes it possible to minimize the length of the remaining waste material. Furthermore, high-cutter rigidity attains high productivity and ensures long tool-service life.
Reduced power consumption
- Star Motion Control
- With our proprietary technology that ensures optimal shaft movement, non-cutting times are greatly reduced and power consumption per component is reduced.
- Step Cycle Pro
- Splitting chips by swinging shaft movements and achieving long-term continuous operation reduces the machine downtime and reduces power consumption.
- Operation Monitoring Software SMOOSS-i
- We help our customers improve their productivity by visualizing the state of the machine. Also, it is possible to confirm power consumption for each component unit of the product using the power-consumption display screen. This assists our customer in their efforts to conserve power.
- Eco Mode
- Reduced power consumption while the machine is idling.
- Development of energy-saving technology
- We are developing technologies that reduce coolant and air consumption, which currently consume large amounts of power during machine operation.
Initiatives in the company
- Disuse of hazardous chemicals
- Proactive replacement to eco-friendly equipment
- Renewal to a smart factory that reduces its impact on the environmental
- Procurement of eco-friendly parts and materials
- Introduction of CO2-free electricity at Kikugawa Factory
Next-Generation Eco Machine: SP-32
The SP-32 is a Swiss-type CNC automatic lathe with a maximum machining diameter of 32 mm.
Its guide bushing/non-guide bushing switching mechanism enables machining optimized for workpiece length, helping reduce leftover material.
The machine also improves productivity through simultaneous front and back machining, while an optimized coolant piping design reduces the number of coolant pumps by one and significantly lowers power consumption.
In addition, Step Cycle Pro and ECO Mode help reduce downtime and standby power consumption, supporting both higher productivity and improved energy efficiency.