Yamanaka Gokin Launches 'Forging Product Development Site' for Designers, Featuring Cases of Reduced Lead Time and Cost Savings
Yamanaka Gokin has opened a dedicated site to support forging product development. It introduces specific solutions utilizing CAE analysis and 60 years of mold technology to achieve cutting-less processing and cost reductions.
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Yamanaka Gokin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Masahito Yamanaka), a leading company in mold design and manufacturing and plastic working CAE simulation, has launched a specialized site for forging product development ('Forging Product Development Site': https://www.yamanaka-eng.co.jp/business/forging-dev/) aimed at designers and developers in the manufacturing industry.
Through a unique development system that fuses 'forging process design' and 'CAE analysis', they propose manufacturing method conversions (cutting -> forging) and shortened development periods from the initial stages of product design. The site aggregates practical case information that directly links to solving technical challenges.
## Background of the Site Launch: Acting as a Partner to Solve Technicians' 'Troubles'
In recent years, while there is a growing need for lighter and stronger products on the manufacturing floor, there is also a strong demand for shortened development cycles and thorough cost reductions.
'We want to challenge ourselves with new part development, but lack knowledge in studying manufacturing methods.'
'Cutting processes cost too much time and money; we want to forge it, but give up due to complex shapes.'
'The number of prototypes keeps piling up, and we can't shorten the lead time.'
We launched this site to provide hints for solutions to designers and developers facing these challenges.
This site is a platform that pursues the optimization and efficiency of forging product development—such as cutting-less processes and highly difficult deep hole drilling—by fully utilizing the mold technology and CAE analysis Yamanaka Gokin has cultivated over many years. It features numerous concrete solutions based on real cases, so please utilize it as an opportunity to solve problems or generate new ideas.
## Published Content
### (1) Real Cases of Forging Product Development
On the site, we publish development cases that our company has actually handled.
- [Case 1] Process Reduction via Cutting-less Manufacturing
Converted the serration part of a bevel gear from 'cutting' to 'forging' using our unique technology. We achieved both a reduction in processes and an improvement in precision.
- [Case 2] Achieving L/D=10 Deep Hole Drilling
Challenged deep hole drilling of 'L/D=10', greatly exceeding general processing limits. By forging, we achieved a high-level balance of cost reduction and lightweighting.
- [Case 3] Forming Complex Shapes with One-Shot Forging
By effectively utilizing a unique mold structure and multi-axis double-action presses, we form complex shapes through forging (one-shot). This contributes to manufacturing cost reductions.
### (2) Development Solutions
We introduce solutions that can be provided as a one-stop service, from process and mold design to die set design, prototyping, and mass production support.
### (3) Reasons We Continue to Be Chosen
We explain the underlying strengths that make Yamanaka Gokin trusted by many manufacturing sites as a partner in forging product development.
- Over 1,500 Cases of Knowledge and Expertise in Multi-Axis Methods and Gear Part Development
Accumulated knowledge from developing over 1,500 forged parts in all forging fields, including automotive, industrial machinery, and aerospace. We are particularly skilled in developing high-precision parts such as bevel and helical gears.
- Fusion of 'Artisanal Skills' x 'Cutting-Edge CAE'
Fusing 60 years of mold manufacturing technology with highly precise digital verification using the analysis software 'DEFORM'. This minimizes the number of prototypes and reduces development costs.
- Consistent Comprehensive Strength from Design to Prototyping
Completed entirely within an in-house integrated system from method study to prototyping. We can also provide after-sales support post-mass production.
### (4) Flow of Forging Product Development
We introduce the process of how we support clients as a technical partner, from inquiry to the launch of mass production.
Through a unique development system that fuses 'forging process design' and 'CAE analysis', they propose manufacturing method conversions (cutting -> forging) and shortened development periods from the initial stages of product design. The site aggregates practical case information that directly links to solving technical challenges.
## Background of the Site Launch: Acting as a Partner to Solve Technicians' 'Troubles'
In recent years, while there is a growing need for lighter and stronger products on the manufacturing floor, there is also a strong demand for shortened development cycles and thorough cost reductions.
'We want to challenge ourselves with new part development, but lack knowledge in studying manufacturing methods.'
'Cutting processes cost too much time and money; we want to forge it, but give up due to complex shapes.'
'The number of prototypes keeps piling up, and we can't shorten the lead time.'
We launched this site to provide hints for solutions to designers and developers facing these challenges.
This site is a platform that pursues the optimization and efficiency of forging product development—such as cutting-less processes and highly difficult deep hole drilling—by fully utilizing the mold technology and CAE analysis Yamanaka Gokin has cultivated over many years. It features numerous concrete solutions based on real cases, so please utilize it as an opportunity to solve problems or generate new ideas.
## Published Content
### (1) Real Cases of Forging Product Development
On the site, we publish development cases that our company has actually handled.
- [Case 1] Process Reduction via Cutting-less Manufacturing
Converted the serration part of a bevel gear from 'cutting' to 'forging' using our unique technology. We achieved both a reduction in processes and an improvement in precision.
- [Case 2] Achieving L/D=10 Deep Hole Drilling
Challenged deep hole drilling of 'L/D=10', greatly exceeding general processing limits. By forging, we achieved a high-level balance of cost reduction and lightweighting.
- [Case 3] Forming Complex Shapes with One-Shot Forging
By effectively utilizing a unique mold structure and multi-axis double-action presses, we form complex shapes through forging (one-shot). This contributes to manufacturing cost reductions.
### (2) Development Solutions
We introduce solutions that can be provided as a one-stop service, from process and mold design to die set design, prototyping, and mass production support.
### (3) Reasons We Continue to Be Chosen
We explain the underlying strengths that make Yamanaka Gokin trusted by many manufacturing sites as a partner in forging product development.
- Over 1,500 Cases of Knowledge and Expertise in Multi-Axis Methods and Gear Part Development
Accumulated knowledge from developing over 1,500 forged parts in all forging fields, including automotive, industrial machinery, and aerospace. We are particularly skilled in developing high-precision parts such as bevel and helical gears.
- Fusion of 'Artisanal Skills' x 'Cutting-Edge CAE'
Fusing 60 years of mold manufacturing technology with highly precise digital verification using the analysis software 'DEFORM'. This minimizes the number of prototypes and reduces development costs.
- Consistent Comprehensive Strength from Design to Prototyping
Completed entirely within an in-house integrated system from method study to prototyping. We can also provide after-sales support post-mass production.
### (4) Flow of Forging Product Development
We introduce the process of how we support clients as a technical partner, from inquiry to the launch of mass production.