Automobile (trial production)
Automobile (mass production)
Agricultural and fishery machinery
Industry Challenges
In manufacturing prototyping, achieving both high quality and short lead times is a significant challenge. In particular, lower arm assemblies—key automotive suspension components—require exceptional strength and precise machining accuracy. However, shortening the development period for such parts has been a persistent challenge.
Technical Solutions
By combining press forming analysis, high-output hydraulic presses, and 3D laser machining technology, we effectively address these challenges. The production of lower arm assemblies demands deep drawing techniques for enhanced strength and precision shaping using 3D laser processing.
The Importance of Lower Arm Assemblies
As a critical component in a vehicle's suspension system, the lower arm assembly connects the chassis to the wheels, directly influencing driving stability and ride comfort. This makes high strength and precise dimensional accuracy essential.
Quality Assurance through Integrated Production
✔ Design Phase: Utilizing advanced 3D-CAD systems like CATIA
✔ Processing Stage: Deep drawing with a 1,200-ton hydraulic press and high-quality welding
✔ Quality Control: High-precision inspection using large-scale 3D measurement systems
Production System for Shorter Lead Times
24/7 production system to maximize manufacturing capacity
Integrated workflow from design to inspection
Optimized welding assembly with a synchronized-axis welding system
Implementation Results
✔ Development time: Reduced by up to 50%
✔ Costs: 30% reduction compared to conventional methods
✔ Improved precision and quality stability
Customer Feedback
"The prototype period was significantly reduced, accelerating our product development. The quality is also stable, and the transition to mass production is smooth."
— Development Manager, Major Automotive Manufacturer
Download Technical Documents
We have prepared detailed case studies showcasing solutions to product development challenges, including:
✔ Know-how of high-difficulty press working
✔ Process flow for achieving short lead times
✔ Details of the quality assurance system
⇒ Click here to download the document: https://ja.nc-net.or.jp/company/22325/dl/catalog/207206
◎ Company Profile
Company Name: Timec Co., Ltd.
Location: 197-1 Nishigori, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture 719-1164
TEL: 0866-93-1269
FAX: 0866-93-2540
Corporate Website:
https://timec.co.jp/
Technical Consultation/Quotation Request: https://ja.nc-net.or.jp/company/22325/inquiry/
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| Company name | TIMEC INC. | EMIDAS Member Number | 22325 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Street address |
Soja-City Okayama Japan |
| Telephone number | +81-866-93-1678 | Fax number | +81-866-93-6993 |
| Employees | 300,000,000,000 JPY | Annual sales | 1,600,000,000 JPY |
| Employees | 131 | Person in charge | Takehiro Tanaka |
| Type of manufacturing | Transportation equipment / Industrial machinery / Heavy electric machinery | ||

TIMEC INC.
