Contracted Development Technology and Production System

Support for Development of Precision Forgings

NICHIDAI provides contract development of a wide range of precision-forged products, leveraging our net-shape technology cultivated through precision forging die manufacturing, along with our diverse in-house prototyping and production equipment.
Based on product geometry, material properties, and required precision, we evaluate forming processes, die structures, and forging conditions, and provide integrated in-house support from die design and manufacturing to forging trials, measurement, and evaluation.
From validating new materials and processes to producing prototypes and developing processes with mass production in mind, we support forging product development according to our customers’ objectives and contribute to enhancing their manufacturing competitiveness.

Technical Support Tailored to Development Goals from the Concept Stage

Three Strengths Supporting Contract Development

01 Process design capability

Based on its extensive achievements and knowhow, NICHIDAI considers forming processes according to product shapes or material properties. NICHIDAI proposes processes leading to stable production.

02 Consistent development system

From die design and manufacturing to forging trials, measurement, and evaluation, we handle every process in-house. By leveraging insights gained at each stage, we also develop concrete production processes for a smooth transition to mass production.

03 High-precision dies and prototyping equipment

Using high-performance presses and specialized equipment, we conduct prototype trials and evaluations under a wide range of forging conditions, identifying potential challenges for mass production at an early stage.

Contracted development steps

Integrated In-House Support

From initial consultation through design, die manufacturing, and forging prototyping, we provide integrated support entirely in-house.
Rapid Prototyping

We have established a system that enables us to complete projects from initial consultation to forging prototyping in approximately two to four months.
Efficient Development Process

We streamline design, die manufacturing, and forging prototyping to shorten development lead times.
Support Through Mass Production

We support a smooth transition from prototyping to mass production.

Introduction to NFD-1000 (press machine for research and development)

Using its press machine for research and development “NFD-1000,” NICHIDAI works on technically challenging development projects such as specially shaped parts, highly difficult manufacturing methods, and forming of difficult-to-machine materials.

NFD

NFD stands for NICHIDAI, Forging/Future, and Dream, implying that NICHIDAI’s forging technology supports the future.

Features

High-precision: Precision of position and load improved by the pump directly connected to the servomotor. Treatment of unbalanced load using trichotomy independent slide.
Flexibility: System addressing a wide range of pressure controls, position controls, and forming speeds. Support for the development of innovative forging methods.
Streamlining: Realization of more efficient prototyping with three processes. Support for the launch of mass production by data collection in the development stage.

NFD-1000 (NICHIDAI’s original hydraulic double-acting press)
Forming axis	Specifications		1 processes	2 processes	3 processes
Main	Pressurizing capacity（kN）		2,000	10,000	2,000
	Stroke（mm）		500	500	500
	Speed(mm/s)	Low pressure	1~170	1~100	1~170
		Middle Pressure		1~50
		High pressure		1~30
Inner	Pressurizing capacity（kN）		-	4,000	-
	Stroke（mm）		-	250	-
	Speed（mm/s）		-	1~80	-
Bed	Pressurizing capacity（kN）		-	4,000	-
	Stroke（mm）		-	250	-
	Speed（mm/s）		-	1~80	-
SKO	Pressurizing capacity（kN）		100	200	100
	Stroke（mm）		100	250	100
	Speed（mm/s）		1~100	1~100	1~100
BKO	Pressurizing capacity（kN）		225	1,000	225
	Stroke（mm）		200	250	200
	Speed（mm/s）		1~100	1~100	1~100