Customer Case Studies

First and foremost, we developed Japan's first two-color molding technology for keycaps.
Two-color molding is a technology that combines different materials in a single molding process.
Recently, it has been widely used for illuminated buttons on car stereos and air conditioners, as well as for functional components with waterproof, dustproof, and vibration-resistant features. We also offer cassette molds (*1) for two-color molding, allowing us to quickly and inexpensively prototype products to see if the functionality our customers desire can be achieved through two-color molding.
In terms of molds, we also possess a patented technology called "Y-HeaT."
This technology precisely controls the temperature inside the mold to eliminate weld lines (*2) that occur during resin molding. In addition to molds, we also manufacture jigs used in the painting process.
Metal jigs develop a paint film over time, which requires peeling. However, plastic jigs can be discarded and recycled after a few uses. Because it is a jig, molds can be easily standardized, contributing to total cost reduction.
This is perhaps another advantage of our in-house integrated production.

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At the time, we were increasingly receiving 3D data from our business partners. Our design department used solid-type 3D CAD, so we often received data in Parasolid format. However, our Yamanashi factory had implemented surface-type 3D CAD/CAM, which made data incompatibility difficult, particularly when checking cross sections. Furthermore, since CAD/CAM is responsible for creating machining data and cannot be used exclusively for review, we were looking for a viewer that could easily view Parasolid data.
That's when we discovered and adopted C-Set's "Aiview/3DR" (*3), a 3D viewer. It was very convenient for checking cross sections and measuring dimensions. As we were using it, we began to see an increase in the number of things we wanted to do, and our distributor introduced us to "3DTascalX." It was a product from the same manufacturer, and it had all the features that "Aiview/3DR" lacked, so we quickly adopted it.

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The first thing that impressed me when I first used it was being able to view attributes like gradient angle and volume with just one or two clicks. While other software requires several steps, 3DTascalX allows you to view the properties of selected faces or parts simply by clicking. I also often use it to check and share the assembly structure of mold data, as it's easy to see.
Furthermore, after implementing it, I realized that it could also output native data from the 2D CAD we were using at the time, so I often use it to create 2D drawings of 3D data. In particular, when manufacturing mold replacement parts, we often process them in 2D or 2.5D, so the ability to quickly convert cross sections and contours into 2D is very useful.
Even with molded products, we sometimes create 2D drawings of cross sections to identify issues unique to two-color molding and propose shapes to our clients. On a more detailed note, I also use it to create 3D data images to attach to mold revision histories and internal improvement activity reports. Having 3D and cross-sectional images makes these instructions and documents much easier to read.
Also, when outsourcing the mold polishing process, we had our partner manufacturer introduce "3DFovi" to us, and by color-coding the target areas on the 3D data, we were able to communicate without any errors. It's a bit rough to quantify the benefits, as we've been using it for a long time and it's a bit of a stretch to say, but considering that we used to do these considerations and work using 2D drawings, I'd say we've reduced the amount of work by at least 1/10. Furthermore, I believe the accuracy of product considerations and the speed of responses, which are unique to two-color molding, have greatly improved.

Recently, our head office sales department has adopted "3DTascalX/Light." We were originally considering using 3D CAD for estimates, but CAD maintenance costs are high, and "3DTascalX/Light" was sufficient in terms of functionality.
Also, I heard that 3DTascalX can now be converted to a floating license from a single license, so I would like to consider that.