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A half-century of die manufacturing

Uchida celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 2015.
This milestone was achieved thanks to the dedicated efforts of our employees and to the support and encouragement of our customers, our suppliers, and the local community.

To express the company’s appreciation to current and former employees, a 50th anniversary celebration was held on September 19 at Taiko-en with 139 guests in attendance.
Uchida remains fully committed to providing customers with dies that provide complete satisfaction and looks forward to your continued support and encouragement.

1934

Uchida Ironworks is established by Suekichi Uchida in Konohana-ku, Osaka.

1964

Changed the company name to Uchida Ironworks Co., Ltd. (Company formation)

1965

A new,larger facility is established in Shinden-honmachi,Daito City,Osaka,and the company is moved to the new location.

1972

A 200 press is installed to expand production capacity and serve as a tryout press.

1981

Sueo Uchida becomes president.

1981

An NC machining center (FSP100, manufactured by Shin Nippon Koki) is installed.

1982

A machining center(an FSP50 manufactured by Shin Nippon Machinery)and NC automatic tape production machine(Sam System)are installed.

1983

Two CAD/CAM system machining centers are installed.A 3NNC vertical boring machine is installed.

1984

Three automatic programming systems are installed to streamline manufacturing operations.

1985

A 300-ton hydraulic press is installed.

1986

100-ton and 300-ton die spotting presses for die setting are installed.

1987

A high-speed wire cutter is installed.

1989

A 3-D measuring instrument(digitizing machine)is installed.Measures are implemented to increase product quality and die manufacturing speed.A 4NNC high-speed boring machine and 3-D data processing system(Mebius)are installed.

1992

The head office plant is expanded.The company name is changed to Uchida Co.,Ltd.An 800-ton try-press and die spotting press are installed.

1993

A 3-D CAD system is installed.

1995

Produce dies for high-tension steel.

1996

An additional 3-D CAD system is installed.A high-speed,5-face processing machine is added

1997

A machining center is added.

1998

Produce dies for super-high-tension steel.

2001

A new die finishing factory is constructed.1600-ton and 500-ton try-presses are installed.A 5-axis processing machine is installed.

2002

Actualized the mass production dies of center pillar made of super-high-tension steel(SPC980)for the first time in the world.Main factory received ISO9001 certification.

2003

Forming simuration soft is installed.

2005

Non-touch 3-D(ATOSⅢ)is installed.

2006

Kyusyu Factory is completed.

2009

Uchida vision (first stage) is determined. New quality policy is determined.

2010

Uchida (Shanghai) Co., ctd. is established.

2014

The company foundation 50th anniversary

2015

Sueo Uchida is appointed Chairman and Yoshitsugu Uchida is appointed President.

2016

Uchida is awarded 1st Place in Manufacturing Industry Group 2 of the Inamori Management Award.

2017

Vietnam Design Office is opened.