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For any kind of precision forging, come and see us at Kawakami Ironworks. A people-friendly forging company with a production system that can manufacture small quantities and large varieties.
As experts in our field, we are constantly thinking of ways in which through forging, we can make a contribution to society . We always try to be a step ahead of the rest, which is helping us to gradually become one of the leading companies in the industry.
Through original technology, expert design techniques and use of advanced technology for the manufacture of car parts, construction equipment, agricultural equipment and industrial machinery, Kawakami is fast becoming a company of the future. Although we have successfully expanded into a variety of fields, it is particularly in the car parts field, due to our experience and proven results spanning over half a century, that we are constantly receiving recognition for excellence.
In addition to forging work, we also fill orders for various accessory parts, made possible through the co-operation of various machine manufacturers. It is through the expansion into these new fields that we have been able to respond effectively to user ne

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Our company is a member of the Japan Forging Industry Association and the Kinki Region Forging Manufacturers Association, and as a hot hammer manufacturer we carry out the production of a variety of important car maintenance parts.
Through our production of counter-gears, casing hubs, knuckles and various long length parts, we have over the years developed our own technology which in turn has earned us an solid reputation amongst car manufacturers for producing quality products.
In January, 2000, the Okayama prefectural governor bestowed upon our staff the title of "Okayama Meister in forging field", an award given to those who are in posession of excellent technical skill or craftsmanship. We hold this award with great pride to our craftsmanship and skills, as proof that we have contributed to the foundation of manufacture.

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The difference between us and other companies in the industry is in the fact that we install the air hammer prior to the drop hammer and line processes. We shape the basic material as close as possible to the final configuration in order to obtain the best material yield rate. All our products having a yield rate of about 84%, which is a standard we aim to maintain. We are also constantly seeking to improve our production rate through the implementation of labour saving systems. Due to tie-ups with various computer manufacturers it has been possible to quickly and efficiently carry out the computerisation of our drop hammers. We have now introduced three machines, and although hammer forging is said to be extremely difficult, we have introduced a forging standardisation playback system to make the process easier. At the same time, we have also undertaken the challenge of developing the worlds first specialist robotic casing hut production line and successfully put i