MST showcases “shrink fit holders” as higher-precision manufacturing solutions of next-generation at Metalex 2022.

For the metal cut, MST corporation is Japanese oldest holder maker in Japan. For die and mold, it is internationally recognized the best holder. They participated in the METALEX 2022 on 16-19 November at BITEC, Bangkok, to raise up specialized holder and tooling technologies.

Mr. Samson Zhang, the oversea 2nd group manager of MST Corporation in charge of the markets in China, India, and ASEAN, spoke with M Report about the economic climate and potential investment opportunities, as well as the technological advancements that will support the demands of manufacturing in the future.

Business situation and investment trends

According to Mr. Samson Zhang, this year's events proved that Vietnam and India saw the highest rates of development as a result of the shifting of industrial bases away from China and toward India and Vietnam as a result of China's zero-COVID policies.

As for Thailand, those Japanese businesses that have previously made several investments are still operating. The considerable investment made in Thailand this year must also be credited to China and Taiwan. Large corporations including Great Wall Motors, BYD, Foxconn, and others have their investments here.

Meanwhile, MST Corporation has been able to keep business at the same level as in 2021 despite the fact that it has not been extremely active this year. The move to the era of electric cars, which calls for very precise mold workpieces, is expected to boost business trends, according to the company. This makes it possible for MST's exceptional precision products to satisfy these demands. Additionally, it anticipates receiving additional orders from overseas companies increasing their investments in Thailand and other nations.

MST highlights ‘shrink fit holders’ at METALEX 2022 

In this Metalex, MST showcases “shrink fit holders” as higher-precision manufacturing solutions of next-generation.

The MST shrink fit holders are for 5-axis machining. It’s unique, “special steel for exclusive use in shrink fitting” that has a high coefficient of thermal expansion to provide “high clamping force”, “long life” and “chucking of small-diameter cutting tools”

Super slim design provides extra slimness expands the machining area. There is no interference with workpieces or jig fixtures. The holder can approach very close to a workpiece. Cutting tool overhang can be set to the shortest length.

One of the distinguishing features of MST shrink fit holders is that the tools can be as precisely installed by a female employee, a new hire, or an experienced technician. When compared to collet holders, they can create great clamping force all the way to the tip of holder, ensuring that the entire cutter shank is gripped evenly, providing secure, strong gripping.

In addition to the Shrink Fit Holders, there are other interesting products like Angle Head - Optimal design for drilling and tapping with minimum body thickness. Automatic tool changing (ATC) possible on small machining centers. Easy disassembly and assembly. Reduces process downtime. Substantially reduces operating costs.

Smart Grip Tool Holder - Workpiece clamping system for 5-axis machine with less interference and superior accessibility. Off line preparation provides you quick work changing. It clamps a workpiece strongly with minimum clamping length.

Graphite Electrode - MST Corporation (Thai) Factory

Besides, MST Corporation (Thai) factory, located in Samutprakarn, provides contract manufacturing for graphite electrode. More than 10 units of advanced machines facilitated its production to prompt delivery within 24-72 hours.

Those who want to order can send CAD files and will receive the graphite electrode that guarantees accuracy with the workpiece inspection sheet.

Graphite electrode from MST Corporation (Thai) factory will be delivered with Erowa or 3R jig (depending on the workpiece), allowing users to install the electrode on the EDM machine immediately without losing time of set up.