Uchida Co., Ltd. is an engineering design and manufacturing company specializing in the design and production of press dies for automotive parts. We provide support extending all the way to the finished automobile.

Manufacturing Process

Die Manufacturing Process

	Discussions → Process Planning → Design → Processing → Finishing → Quality Control → Delivery → Maintenance

1.Discussions Based on technical drawings of the press-made part the die is simulated with high precision. Simulations are performed repeatedly to ensure that no press flaws occur,such as cracks or wrinkles. Uchida works with parts manufactures from the design phase to make dies of superior quality and precision.	▲I grow big when I click it
2.Process Planning The product data are then entered into Uchida's CAD system. The results are carefully examined to decide on the most efficient method for fabricating high-precision dies while taking into consideration the characteristics of the steel material used. Based on this examination, a process chart is produced and submitted to the customer.	▲I grow big when I click it
3.Design The designing of dies then starts. To produce a part with complicated curved surfaces, tow or more pressing operations are usually required. A pair of dies is needed for each pressing operation. After the die design is complated,the date for the die production are produced.	▲I grow big when I click it
4.Processing During the die design stage,the necessary materials are ordered. The design data are transferred to the machining center, and the primary and secondary processing operations are automatically performed.	▲I grow big when I click it
5.Finishing After machining,veteran engineers fine tune each die to ensure high precision.	▲I grow big when I click it
6.Quality Control The finished dies are tested by Uchida's own press to assure compliance with the quality requirements. Should a problem arise,the engineers return to the processing and finishing stages, or even back to the design stage,and repeat the entire process to achieve the highest possible die quality.	▲I grow big when I click it
7.Delivery The delivered dies are installed in the customer's production line and tested again. Since thorough testing has been conducted in-house, the dies need only fine tuning at this point. Uchida engineers also provide technical guidance.	▲I grow big when I click it
8.Maintenance After the dies are delivered,Uchida continues to provide technical support until the first vehicle rolls off the line. Every time new dies are installed to produce a new model, Uchida engineers visit the site,whether it is in Japan or overseas, to offer technical support.	▲I grow big when I click it

• Senior VP's Message

  >>Internationally Competitive Engineering

• Technology and Skills

  >>Engineer Training and Teaching the Next Generation

• R&D

  >>New Technologies and Next-Generation Endeavors

• Products (Dies)

  >>Products and Materials from Dies

• Manufacturing Process

  >>The Process of Making High-Quality Dies

• Equipment

  >>Main Factory and Kyushu Factory Equipment