Language: 日本語 | English
Language: 日本語 | English
► Challenges faced by the Automotive Industry
In the automotive industry, suspension members are critical structural components that influence both vehicle safety and ride comfort. In recent years, there has been a growing demand for both weight reduction and high rigidity, making it particularly challenging to ensure welding quality.
Suspension components require both high welding strength and dimensional accuracy. In particular, suspension members directly absorb impacts from suspension parts, making welding reliability crucial for overall vehicle safety.
► Technical Challenges
Key challenges in manufacturing suspension members:
・Controlling thermal distortion caused by welding
・Ensuring uniform welding quality in complex shapes
・Establishing optimal welding conditions to reduce spatter adhesion
・Overcoming welding difficulties due to gaps between materials and differences in plate thickness
[Problem Solving with Welding Technology]
Through years of prototype development, we have established the following solutions with our unique welding technology:
✔ Development of a Thermal Deformation Control System
・ Suppressing distortion through optimized welding sequences and positions
・ Ensuring dimensional accuracy with custom-developed welding jigs
・ Managing heat input through machine-monitored current control
✔ Quality Assurance System
・ Full inspection using 3D measurement
・ Strength verification through destructive testing
・ Weld defect detection via macro inspections
►Proven Reliability
○ Customer Feedback
The stability of welding quality is outstanding.
I was amazed by the high dimensional accuracy.
The quick turnaround time is impressive.
►Implementation Benefits
Feedback from companies that have implemented our solutions:
・ Defect rate: Reduced by 75% compared to conventional methods
・ Manufacturing lead time: Shortened by 20%
・ Overall costs: Reduced by 15%
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[Company Profile]
Company Name: Timec Co., Ltd.
Address: 197-1 Nishigori, Soja City, Okayama, 719-1164, Japan
TEL: +81-866-93-1269
FAX: +81-866-93-2540
Corporate Website: https://timec.co.jp/
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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
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◎ 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/
Related URL: https://timec.co.jp/
[Current State of Safety Components in the Automotive Industry]
In recent years, with the advancement of automotive safety performance, the placement of airbag systems has become increasingly diverse. Among these, inflator brackets have gained attention as critical functional components that reliably support the deployment force of airbags. These parts are designed to install tanks in small spaces, requiring precise design and manufacturing to deliver maximum performance within limited areas.
[Technical Challenges in Inflator Bracket Manufacturing]
When manufacturing primarily with mild steel sheets, the following technical challenges arise:
Strength design to withstand the impact of airbag deployment
Achieving optimal shapes within limited spaces
Controlling thermal deformation during welding
Ensuring quality stability during mass production
Achieving fine dimensional accuracy
[Solutions in Prototype Development]
► Problem Solving with Advanced Design Systems
Accurate representation of complex shapes using 3D design with CATIA
Pre-verification of issues through press forming simulation with JSTAMP/NV
Reducing rework by optimizing designs at the development stage
► Quality Assurance with High-Precision Processing Technology
Press forming using high-quality molds
Precision machining with 3D 5-axis laser cutting machines
Welding and assembly with diverse welding equipment
Fine adjustments achieved through skilled craftsmanship
► Establishment of Quality Assurance Systems
Full inspection using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs)
Operation of a quality management system based on ISO 9001
Ensuring reliability through non-destructive testing of welded joints
[Implementation Results and Achievements]
✔ Tangible Benefits Experienced by Customers
1. Reduced Development Time
Shorter lead times from design to production
Improved development efficiency through early issue detection
2. Stabilized Quality
Achieved defect rates of less than 0.1%
High-precision machining with dimensional accuracy of ±0.2mm
Minimized post-welding deformation
3. Cost Optimization
Cost reduction proposals during the design phase
Competitive pricing through efficient production systems
Reduced additional costs by minimizing rework
[Future Outlook and Technological Development]
With the electrification and lightweighting of automobiles, new demands are emerging for inflator brackets. To meet the high-performance requirements and diverse placement of airbags, our company is advancing further technological innovations through the following initiatives:
Enhanced compatibility with high-strength materials
Introduction of automation technologies
Utilization of digital twins
[Inquiries and Request for Materials]
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[Company Overview]
Timec Co., Ltd.
Address: 197-1 Nishigori, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture 719-1164, Japan
TEL: 0866-93-1269
FAX: 0866-93-2540
Corporate Website: https://timec.co.jp/
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