Solving Thin Workpiece Handling Challenges Worldwide with ANYCHUCK!
Nishimura Tougyou Co., Ltd. aims to solve thin workpiece handling challenges worldwide with its uniquely developed partially adsorbing porous chuck, "ANYCHUCK." Utilizing microporous ceramics as small as 0.1μm, it enables simultaneous, damage-free adsorption of multiple small workpieces and thin materials like films, addressing manufacturing site concerns.
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Nishimura Tougyou Co., Ltd. (Yamashina-ku, Kyoto https://nishimuratougyou.co.jp/) is a manufacturer of industrial ceramics in Kyoto. With 108 years of history and about 70 employees, it is what you might call a local factory.
Our dream is to solve the problems of thin workpiece handling worldwide with our partially adsorbing porous chuck "ANYCHUCK" (https://nishimuratougyou.co.jp/anychuck/).
## About ANYCHUCK
Two years ago, we started selling our uniquely developed porous chuck under the name "ANYCHUCK," which has been adopted for film adsorption and for adsorbing workpieces of various sizes.
The feature of "ANYCHUCK" is that it can simultaneously adsorb multiple small workpieces and thin materials like films without damage by vacuum suction through microporous ceramics with pores as small as 0.1μm. This product is a new business development that leverages our porous ceramic manufacturing technology, which we have possessed for several decades.
## Background of the Dream
Conventional vacuum chucks with holes larger than several tens of micrometers can cause scratches and adsorption marks on thin workpieces. Improving warpage was also a difficult challenge. It is very difficult to handle films thinner than 10μm without damage. Also, it was not possible to adsorb workpieces of various sizes with a single chuck, which required time and effort for jig changes.
We have witnessed these challenges becoming concerns at manufacturing sites over the past few years. With the recent trend towards thinner workpieces, there are many concerns such as "How can films/metal foils be transported without damage?" and "How can warpage be corrected and fixed flat?"
Nishimura Tougyou Co., Ltd. (Yamashina-ku, Kyoto https://nishimuratougyou.co.jp/) is a manufacturer of industrial ceramics in Kyoto. With 108 years of history and about 70 employees, it is what you might call a local factory.
Our dream is to solve the problems of thin workpiece handling worldwide with our partially adsorbing porous chuck "ANYCHUCK" (https://nishimuratougyou.co.jp/anychuck/).
## About ANYCHUCK
Two years ago, we started selling our uniquely developed porous chuck under the name "ANYCHUCK," which has been adopted for film adsorption and for adsorbing workpieces of various sizes.
The feature of "ANYCHUCK" is that it can simultaneously adsorb multiple small workpieces and thin materials like films without damage by vacuum suction through microporous ceramics with pores as small as 0.1μm. This product is a new business development that leverages our porous ceramic manufacturing technology, which we have possessed for several decades.
## Background of the Dream
Conventional vacuum chucks with holes larger than several tens of micrometers can cause scratches and adsorption marks on thin workpieces. Improving warpage was also a difficult challenge. It is very difficult to handle films thinner than 10μm without damage. Also, it was not possible to adsorb workpieces of various sizes with a single chuck, which required time and effort for jig changes.
We have witnessed these challenges becoming concerns at manufacturing sites over the past few years. With the recent trend towards thinner workpieces, there are many concerns such as "How can films/metal foils be transported without damage?" and "How can warpage be corrected and fixed flat?"
FAQ
What is ANYCHUCK?
ANYCHUCK is a partial adsorption porous chuck independently developed by Nishimura Ceramics. It uses fine ceramic pores as small as 0.1 μm to create a vacuum adsorption, allowing for the handling of thin workpieces without causing damage.
What problems does ANYCHUCK solve?
ANYCHUCK addresses the issues of damage and warping that are difficult to avoid with conventional vacuum chucks when handling thin workpieces. It can precisely adsorb and transport thin materials such as films and metal foils.
In which industries is its use anticipated?
ANYCHUCK is expected to be used in industries where thinning and miniaturization are advancing, such as semiconductor manufacturing, display manufacturing, and high-performance film processing.