Ritto City, Japan – 27 JUL 2023 – Nidec Machine Tool Corporation. (President: Haruhiko Niitani, Headquarters: Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture) has received the 53rd IDEA "Judges Committee Special Award" at the 53rd Machine Design Awards for its cutting chamfering machine CF26A.
The IDEA (Industrial Design Excellence Award) is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding industrial design in Japan. The Judges Committee Special Award is given to products that are considered to be particularly innovative or groundbreaking.
The CF26A is a cutting chamfering machine that is used to machine the chamfered portions of gears. The machine is designed to achieve high-precision and high-efficiency machining, and it is particularly well-suited for the machining of gears for electric vehicles.
The CF26A features a number of innovative design features, including:
- A tool design simulation that designs the desired chamfer shape before machining.
- A unique circuit configuration that reduces the time required to align the workpiece groove and the dedicated tool blade.
- A dry-cut method that does not use coolant, which reduces the environmental load.
The CF26A is a highly innovative and versatile machine that is well-suited for a variety of applications. The award of the Judges Committee Special Award is a testament to the machine's innovative design and its potential to contribute to the advancement of industrial manufacturing.
“We are honored to receive this award,” said Haruhiko Niitani, President of Nidec Machine Tool. “This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and we are excited to continue to develop innovative products that meet the needs of our customers.”
