Page 8 - EDM Today Winter 2025

EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine

After assembly is completed, the
machines move to an inspection
bay. Here, highly skilled techni-
cians perform numerous checks
on the machine’s accuracy and
performance. All aspects of the
machine are evaluated, including
the auto-threading systems, motion
smoothness, and precision. Before
the machine moves on to packaging
EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine
for transport, Seibu has verifi ed that
it meets all of its demanding inspec-
tion criteria, and they know the
machine will meet or exceed cus-
tomer expectations when installed.

Seibu Inspection Area

All inspection data is recorded into the Seibu
DX system and becomes part of the permanent
EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine
record for that specifi c machine based on its
unique serial number. The data serves many
purposes. The DX data is a complete record of
the machine’s build. It ties to purchasing records
for materials used, the history of the employees
who worked on the machine, and the time
consumed for each task. This data is invaluable
in helping Seibu further improve its internal
processes and employee training.

Seibu Technician Performing Inspection
EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine

As the machine moves to the shipping
department, Seibu employs a collabo-
rative robot (cobot) to work alongside
technicians to drain and dry the fi ltration
system prior to packaging. The cobot is
also part of the DX system, and its use
ensures that each machine is doing the
task correctly and consistently.
EDM Today discussed Seibu’s invest-
The facility includes a fully equipped fi t-EDM Today Magazine
EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine
ment in the new facility and technologies
with Mr. Kazuhiro Matsushita, Division
Manager of the Precision Machine
Division at Seibu. Mr. Matsushita
explained that planning for the new
facility was carefully considered.
It is much more than a manufacturing
facility. He added that consideration was
given to the welfare of Seibu employees.

ness center and a comfortable cafeteria Cobot Used to Prepare Filter for Shipping
where employees can relax and enjoy a nutritious meal.
EDM Today Magazine EDM Today Magazine EDM Today, Winter 2025 Issue
EDM Today Magazine

6