Research & Development
Introduction of AICHI METAL's various technical equipment
Purpose
The purpose of our research is not to develop op new materials, create new drugs, or do other advanced things. We simply want to find out if there is a more reliable technology out there that we do not know about, and if so, how it can be used, how it can be applied, and how it can be applied to safer processing techniques and equipment. Our idea of social responsibility is first of all safety and reliability. Our research and development exist to add new expressions that move people's hearts.
Research Items
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Research on Coating Technology
The coating is the final finishing touch and depending on its quality, it is an element that can completely change the evaluation of a structure. We aim to foster coating technology that can guarantee not only protection against simple paint peeling but also the beauty of the finish and diversity of expression through metal treatment.
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Research on Welding Technology
In addition to simply studying techniques for connecting metal to metal, the natural appearance and treatment of weld marks can dramatically increase both strength and expressiveness. We are pursuing the enrichment of a variety of welding surfaces across all fields, from woodworking to artistic techniques.
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Research on Decorative Technology
Metal has expression. From the popular ones such as hairline and phosphate treatment, there are a wide variety of expressions that we have yet to know. We are challenging both physical and chemical approaches to maximize the decorative potential of metals.
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Development opment of New Technologies
The number of metal types is increasing all over the world. If we extend our view to the realm of alloys, there are too many for us to keep track of. Of course, we do not use them in our daily lives, but unknown materials hold the key to unknown technologies.
Teams
In 2021, we brought in an advisor who retired from a major lumber manufacturer and has a wealth of experience in research, which has allowed us to enhance our knowledge of metal properties. These have led to the study of decorating techniques. In our daily processing approach, we constantly discover various problem points. For example, how to post-treat welded surfaces, whether there is a way to prevent this from happening, and whether there is a material-based approach. Our role is also vast, from the introduction of new materials and technologies, such as VeroMetal, that are constantly appearing in society, to whether or not it is possible to convert them to existing orders, and how to introduce them in-house without placing a burden on normal processes, and how to establish a warranty system and legal issues. The mission of AICHI METAL's R&D team is to improve quality and expressiveness in each of these areas. We are also actively involved in joint research with other companies, depending on the order.
