Today's visit is Yokoyama Factory. We've been reporting on the appearance of new equipment for some time now, but the day before it has finally arrived. Speaking of Mr. Yokoyama, he is good at outer diameter processing using general-purpose lathes and general-purpose milling machines, and inner diameter processing with slotters. Mr. Yokoyama introduced a new NC multifunction machine. Now that we are running a factory alone and our consultation is limited, we have the aim of expanding our range of work, but Mr. Yokoyama has another aim. Ms. Yokoyama: "My work today often relies on feelings gained from many years of experience. However, this" sensation "cannot be easily taken over. In order to leave Yokoyama Seisakusho, three years later, a young craftsman The machine is excellent, you can make things if you can program it. Of course, this is not easy, but while creating an environment where you can make things yourself faster, If I succeeded in inheriting the know-how, I would like to become a part of teaching and teaching technology after I have left myself in the future. This installation of equipment can be said to be the start of preparations for that. " Mr. Yokoyama. When you thought about technology transfer, you felt that there was a hurdle. ―What kind of processing is possible specifically? Mr. Yokoyama: "It's a product like the one shown in the photo." "It's not impossible to machine with a two-axis NC lathe or general-purpose machine. This angle adjustment is also hand-processed.It takes time if hands are added many times.We often request small lots x urgent requests. It is the same as being unable to respond to customers in a hurry.With the introduction of a 4-axis NC compound lathe, it has been possible to use a general-purpose lathe → NC lathe (2 axes) → NC milling If you add a program to the processing you were doing, you will be able to do it in one shot. ”The skills of the old craftsmen who worked while looking at the expression of the material by moving their hands are precious. At the same time, the times have changed rapidly, and machines and robots have replaced what was previously only possible with human hands. It is very convincing that a skilled craftsman like Mr. Yokoyama actively challenges new things, saying, "We must go for new jobs while relying on new technologies." Next month, I'm going to cover the work of Mr. Yokoyama who started this new buddy. Thank you again this month!