Applications involving CFRP optical breadboard processing
Here's an example of an application.
Use this information to assess the potential introduction of Futaba's CFRP PLATE.
Compared to aluminum breadboards, those made of Futaba's CFRP PLATE
enables lower reflectance over a broader range of wavelengths!
It can be applied to breadboards for experiments involving optics,
base plates for precision instruments, and other assembly applications.
株式会社SUBARUの樋口 光 様に、フェルカーボを世界に連れて行っていただきました。
▲ロボット相撲競技用ロボット力士
▲ロボット力士筐体の側面をCFRP化して30%以上の軽量化を実現
底板面は約50%の軽量化（216g→108g相当）を実現
Background of introduction
Problems to solve
Futaba's CFRP PLATE is as strong as aluminum but has half the specific gravity, and can be processed with high precision. Switching from aluminum to Futaba's CFRP PLATE improved workability and helped establish a production site where women can work.
Circumstances
With growing numbers of women working at production sites, many companies are seeking to increase opportunities for them to play active roles.
Article 2 of the Ordinance concerning Labour Standards for Women established under the Labour Standards Law stipulates that "when an adult woman is involved in intermittent work, the maximum weight that she can carry by herself is 30 kg." Dropping a heavy object can also lead to injuries. For these and other reasons, many companies have established stricter safety regulations at production sites.
Reducing the weight of work jigs should help create worksites in which women can also work.
At the company in this example, company regulations stipulate that women can handle metal jigs weighing up to 10 kg. Only men handled heavy jigs, such as assembly jigs for large products.
Background of introduction
Futaba's CFRP PLATE solved the problem!
A positioning jig was made with Futaba's CFRP PLATE to replace the aluminum jig weighing 16 kg This led to a jig weighing 7.8 kg while maintaining the strength.
Advantages of introduction
Advantages of introducing Futaba's CFRP PLATE
Weight of positioning jig reduced
Article 2 of the Ordinance concerning Labour Standards for Women established under the Labour Standards Law stipulates that "when an adult woman is involved in intermittent work, the maximum weight that she can carry by herself is 30 kg." Dropping a heavy object can also lead to injuries. For these and other reasons, many companies have established stricter safety regulations at production sites.
Three significant advantages achieved
Article 2 of the Ordinance concerning Labour Standards for Women established under the Labour Standards Law stipulates that "when an adult woman is involved in intermittent work, the maximum weight that she can carry by herself is 30 kg." Dropping a heavy object can also lead to injuries. For these and other reasons, many companies have established stricter safety regulations at production sites.
Futaba's CFRP PLATE is as strong as aluminum but has half the specific gravity, and can be processed with high precision. Switching from aluminum to Futaba's CFRP PLATE improved workability and helped establish a production site where women can work.