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INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Uchida Co., Ltd.

P-CAM automatic cutting machine is adopted for its capability to cut special carbon materials.

Uchida Co., Ltd., a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) molding and processing business, is a group of engineers who can handle all processes of research, development, design, and manufacture at one stop.

This company is active in various fields such as the automotive, aerospace, and medical. Uchida's demand for carbon sheet cutting machines is efficiency, accuracy, and flexible response to special materials that conventional cutting machines could never realize. The leading technology at SHIMA SEIKI supports Uchida's world-class manufacturing.

AUTOMOTIVE

For automotive interiors, SHIMA SEIKI provides 3D shaping technology for seat covers, and special leather cutting machines are used for seats, armrests, headrests, trim, etc. WHOLEGARMENT can also produce seam-free wire harnesses and heat-resistant shields for the engine room. For luxury and sports vehicles as well as alternative energy and concept vehicles, carbon fiber- and glass fiber-reinforced plastic prepreg material can be cut on our NC cutting machines as well.

Automotive

Heat-resistant exhaust cover

Car seat fabric

Car seat

This car seat has been exhibited at the Toray Advanaced Materials Exhibition held in October 2016.

Car seat

FRP Processing Solutions (automobile air intake)

AEROSPACE

The aerospace industry can also benefit from cutting and shaping of a variety of materials, as well as seam-free WHOLEGARMENT tubular harnesses and shields. WHOLEGARMENT knitwear has also been adopted as onboard wear for Space Shuttle and Space Station missions, due to its benefit of seam-free fit and comfort in a zero-gravity environment. Close cooperation with a spinning company yielded a garment with antibacterial and deodorizing properties to ensure a pleasant mission in close quarters.

Aeronautical

Cooling Vest

The Japan Uniform Center adopts technology developed by the Japanese Aerospace Development Agency (JAXA) in collaboration with private sector companies to market new products. One of these collaborations has yielded a vest that features knitted-in pipes running throughout for sending liquid to all portions of the upper body for cooling purposes. There are high expectations for its use in professions that require temperature regulation such as fire-fighting.

Product: Cooling by Space Technology Gilet-Style Cooling Underwear.
Planning: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Nippon Uniform Center
Manufacturing and Marketing: Teikoku Sen-i Co., Ltd.

Knitted CFRP turbine blade for jet engine

Joint development: Ryukoku University; I.S.T. Corporation
Cooperation: JAXA

Wire harness

HOME FURNISHINGS

Specialty fabrics and leather used in furniture coverings, curtains and drapes, and other home furnishings require special cutting machines. Special knitting techniques using inlay yarns inserted into flat knitted fabrics realize high quality design as well as durability and wear resistance.

Home Furnishings

Knit lamp shade

Origami (paper folding) art is realized with fabric as uneven bending line can be created at a free angle.

WHOLEGARMENT lamp shade

Using thermal fusion bonding yarn and water-soluble vinylon yarn realizes both functionality and design.

WHOLEGARMENT chair

Batting is inserted with inlay to create quilted-like fabric. Pressure is dispersed when seated, realizing stable posture.

Spacer fabric

Table runner

Tissue box cover

Box shape is created by inserting elastic yarn on hem. For opening, knitting is considered for easier taking out.

INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

While understanding the large variety of industrial materials available in the market, SHIMA SEIKI places great effort upon widening the range of materials with which it can knit and cut. For knitting, aramid yarns, carbon fiber, as well as high-performance monofilament and metallic yarns are supported in shaping and 3D shaping. A wide range of NC cutting machines with specialized cutting heads are available for handling of various materials as well.

Industrial Materials