Big Daishowa Seiki Co., Ltd., based in Osaka, Japan, with U.S. headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, opened its ninth production plant at its Awaji, Japan, manufacturing facility earlier this year. The 49,500-square-meter (533,000 sq. ft.) plant is designed to meet today’s production needs and accommodate future growth.
The facility began operations in January 2024. It is equipped with 21 multitasking machines and 23 automatic lathes. The initial production target is 20,000 tools per month, with the potential to double this output. Production will focus on BBT and BT tool holders in taper sizes 30-50.
A Mega VIP Center welcomes visitors and highlights Big Daishowa’s cutting-edge technologies and commitment to innovation.
Automation plays a key role in the plant’s operations. Robots and automated guided forklifts streamline material handling, increasing efficiency and ensuring consistent quality. Automation also improves productivity and process reliability.
Environmental sustainability is a priority at the new facility. A central filtration system recycles coolant at several places throughout the facility. Advanced air purification systems capture and treat oil mist in the machines to maintain a clean factory environment and minimize emissions.
Related Glossary Terms
- coolant
coolant
Fluid that reduces temperature buildup at the tool/workpiece interface during machining. Normally takes the form of a liquid such as soluble or chemical mixtures (semisynthetic, synthetic) but can be pressurized air or other gas. Because of water’s ability to absorb great quantities of heat, it is widely used as a coolant and vehicle for various cutting compounds, with the water-to-compound ratio varying with the machining task. See cutting fluid; semisynthetic cutting fluid; soluble-oil cutting fluid; synthetic cutting fluid.
- multifunction machines ( multitasking machines)
multifunction machines ( multitasking machines)
Machines and machining/turning centers capable of performing a variety of tasks, including milling, drilling, grinding boring, turning and cutoff, usually in just one setup.
