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EXCESS-HYBRIDⅡ Case Study｜Sanshin High Technology, a press die maker, strengthens its die division and improves its in-house production rate!
03/01/2024
Samurai Asia Editorial Department
Sanshin High Technology (Thailand) (hereinafter referred to as Sanshin), based in Ayutthaya, is a metal parts processor with presses ranging from 45 to 300 tons, and manufactures press dies and supports mass production. The company was established in Thailand in 1996, and this year (2023) will mark its 27th year.
The production of dies was primarily outsourced, but in light of the intensifying price competition, it became necessary to review the situation in order to enhance the in-house production rate.
Issues faced by Sanshin (before the implementation of EXCESS-HYBRIDⅡ)
▲ High cost of outsourced dies
▲ Lead time from design to processing is longer than outsourced manufacturing
▲ Design and manufacturing processes have become too dependent on individual skills, hindering improvement in errors and standardization.
▲ High cost of outsourced dies
▲ Lead time from design to processing is longer than outsourced manufacturing
▲ Design and manufacturing processes have become too dependent on individual skills, hindering improvement in errors and standardization.
To increase order intake, it wanted to enhance the in-house production rate of dies. However, at that time in Sanshin, the work processes of Thai designers had become highly individualized, making it challenging to grasp exactly what each person was doing. When a defect was detected, KAIZEN was left to each individual and standardization was a significant challenge. Amidst this situation, around August 2022, the company came across CGS's EXCESS-HYBRID II, CAD/CAM Software for Progressive Press Die Manufacturing.
The CAD/CAM software ideal for the die division, plus a support system that goes beyond mere sales.
“We had been using general-purpose CAD of other brand, but in order to overcome this situation, we decided that we needed CAD/CAM software specialized for dies. At such a time, we came across CGS’s EXCESS-HYBRID II. We decided to install this product as our cooperative company was also using it and had a good reputation. As the focus of manufacturing shifts to Asia and Southeast Asia in the future, we believe it will become even more important to establish an organization and environment in which Thai people can play a central role in improving operations and enhancing technical capabilities. In this respect, CGS's focus on localization matched our company's way of thinking," says Mr. Inoue of Sanshin.
In addition to the high quality of the products made by a Japanese company, the support system that allows Thai nationals to communicate closely with each other is also attractive.
Advantages and benefits of implementing CGS EXCESS-HYBRIDⅡ
✔ Users can set up their own masters, and information that can be held in their own data facilitates information sharing and promotes business standardization
✔ Consistent software from design to processing reduces lead time
✔ Significant increase in the speed of in-house quotations
✔ Hole information is available at the design stage and NC data can be programmed automatically.
✔ Reliable after-sales support and smooth communication between Thai people
✔ Reduce operator errors by linking assembly drawings and parts drawings
✔ Users can set up their own masters, and information that can be held in their own data facilitates information sharing and promotes business standardization
✔ Consistent software from design to processing reduces lead time
✔ Significant increase in the speed of in-house quotations
✔ Hole information is available at the design stage and NC data can be programmed automatically.
✔ Reliable after-sales support and smooth communication between Thai people
✔ Reduce operator errors by linking assembly drawings and parts drawings
For example, normally, if a part of the assembly drawing is modified, the relative parts drawings must also be changed manually, which is both time-consuming and labor-intensive. With EXCESS-HYBRIDⅡ, the changes are automatically reflected by the linkage function.
▲ EXCESS-HYBRIDⅡ setting screen
“It is said that many of the defects that occur on-site when manufacturing press dies are caused by design errors. The EXCESS-HYBRID II's versatile automation features reduce human error in the design and machining processes, enabling the creation of better quality molds/dies in shorter delivery times. Sanshin's design and machining processes are all completed by local staff. Therefore, we intend to further strengthen our local support system,” saysMr. Kashiguchi of CGS.
▲ From left: Ms. Nakaue / Mr. Kashiguchi of CGS, and Mr. Yaji /Mr. Inoue of Sanshin
SANSHIN HIGH TECHNOLOGY (THAILAND) LTD.
Motohiro Yaji／Managing Director
Norihiro Inoue／Senior Manager
CGS ASIA CO., LTD.
Atsushi Kashiguchi／General Manager
Takayo Nakaue／Technical Advisor
[Interview cooperation] SANSHIN HIGH TECHNOLOGY (THAILAND) LTD.
As the Thai base of Sanshin Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (founded in 1945), a metal parts processing company that manufactures press dies and performs mass-production processing, was established in Thailand in 1996. With 340 employees, it specializes in single-unit and progressive processing of various materials.
