OSG Global Tooling Magazine

SUMMER 2021

NEO Shinshiro Zero-One Factory:

Imagination to Create from 0 to 1
The fusion of traditional
craftsmanship and smart factory
Technical Insight

AE-BM-H, AE-BD-H and
AE-LNBD-H Carbide Ball End
Mill Series for High-hardness
Steel Applications

Customer Report

Gear Up Performance
Exotap DC oil tap boosts tool lifeand productivity in gear drive
production
Meet OSG

Employee Interview
in the UKBreaking away from the traditional wayof the past to thrive in the era of VUCA
A Message from the President
My name is Nobuaki Osawa. Please call me “Nobu.”
I have been appointed President and COO of OSG
Corporation at the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
held in February 2021.
2020 was confronted with an unprecedented crisis
caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
OSG also experienced a very challenging year
in manufacturing and sales. As China’s economy
bounces back, the domestic market, especiallythe automobile industry, is accelerating recovery.
However, the number of people infected by themutation of the new coronavirus is increasing, andthe situation remains severe.
VUCA is an acronym for volatility, uncertainty,
complexity and ambiguity. In a nutshell, VUCA
indicates a condition that is uncertain andunpredictable. The COVID-19 pandemic is an intense
example of the VUCA world, one that unmercifully
disrupts all activities that were once deemed “normal”
and reminds us that nothing in life should be taken
for granted.
The future of manufacturing is evolving, with climate change and decarbonization taking center stage and theautomobile industry accelerating toward electric vehicles (EVs). Nevertheless, the supply chain reforms that
accompany the EV shift present new opportunities for OSG, which is expanding its business globally and is one of the
few global players who can provide equivalent services anywhere in the world. Although uncertainties will increase
due to the transition to EV, OSG will strive to maximize this opportunity to increase market share, as “attack is the bestform of defense.”
To succeed, we must overcome the traditional way of the past and challenge new markets as we approach the company’s
100th anniversary. A strong determination to envision and shape the future of the company with our own hands will help
guide us to the next chapter of OSG. Let’s position 2021 as the starting point, where we create our own “new normal” in theera of VUCA.

Nobuaki Osawa
President & COO of OSG Corporation

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SHAPE ITSUMMER 2021

3 You Dream It, OSG Shapes It
7 Tap-Kun: Meet OSG’s popular mascot and hear his untold story

Technical Insight
9 AE-BM-H, AE-BD-H and AE-LNBD-H Carbide Ball End Millsfor High-hardness Steel Applications

Customer Report
15 Gear Up Performance
17 High Speed & High Quality
19 Complete Chip Control

Product Pickup
21 AE-TS-N and AE-TL-N Carbide End Mills for Non-ferrous Materials,
Thread Limit Gauge Long Neck Type for Inspection of Deep Internal Threads

22 Phoenix PMD Multi-function Cutter, Phoenix PLDS Centeringand Chamfering Cutter

OSG News
23 NEO Shinshiro Zero One Factory: Imagination to Create from 0 to 1

Meet OSG
25 Employee Interview in the UK

SHAPE IT is a global cutting tool magazine published by OSG Corporation.
Publication Date: July 2021
Rights: Reproduction of the articles and photographs without permission is strictly prohibited.

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Taiho’s state-of-the-art Ben Jhou Factory in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is equipped with the most advanced equipment and is maintained under thecondition of constant temperature.

You Dream It, OSG Shapes It
OSG’s global network provides tailored nut tap solution forfastener manufacturer
Lynn Lin, Taiho Tool
Hakan Erdogan, OSG Turkey
OSG Corporation has been manufacturing taps since its
founding in 1938, and they have become key products ofthe company ever since. OSG currently holds the number
one position in the Japanese cutting tool market, as well
as a top-ranking position globally. In addition to OSG’sdomestic sales and manufacturing output, subsidiaries
overseas also play a crucial role in contributing to theglobal status the company enjoys today. Taiho Tool Mfg.
Co., Ltd., the OSG group company in Taiwan, in particular
has been a major factor in establishing OSG’s position as
the world’s number one nut tap manufacturer.

Taiho
Headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Taiho Tool Mfg. Co.,
Ltd. was established on May 15, 1969, and is the second
overseas subsidiary of OSG Corporation after OSG USA
in America. More than 50 years have passed, Taiho today

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employs over 330 staff and has transformed froma traditional SKS tap factory into a major highquality cutting tool manufacturer with a total ofeight production sites, stock centers and sales
offices located throughout Taiwan and mainland
China. Taiho’s key products include taps, nut taps,
rolling dies, drills, end mills and gauges. Taiho’s
production sites employ advanced technology andmanufacturing systems to supply customers with avast range of products. The company continuously
strives to maintain its comprehensive quality
management systems as well as to give first priority
to environmental protection, security and accident
prevention.

Short Nut Tap (SNT)Nib Tap (NBT)

Taiho Nut Taps
Nut taps are used to thread nuts. Taiho’s nut taps are
manufactured with OSG’s original grinding machines with highquality thread grinding techniques that can strictly control
thread limit. Taiho’s nut taps’ unique flute geometry enables
trouble-free chip evacuation. Furthermore, they are coated with
Taiho’s exclusive coating with smooth surface property that canenhance tool life. Taiho’s nut taps are engineered to excel in awide variety of materials and nut processing applications.

Types of Nut Taps
1. Short Nut Tap (SNT)A short nut tap can either be used by connecting it to a bent
shank or a short shank. With this specification, manufacturers
can replace used taps easily. SNTs are widely used in fasteners
and nut processing industries. In order to meet international
market requirements, Taiho offers SNTs with metric, unified
screw threads, and standard design with different toleranceclasses in stock.
2. Nib Tap (NBT)
A nib tap is used by directly screwing it onto a bent shank witha threaded hole. With the screw-in configuration, adjustment
time can be substantially shortened. Using couplers to connect
taps and bent shanks can also lower the possibility of tap
breakage caused by the strong torque during machining.

Bent Shank Tap (BNT)

3. Bent Shank Tap (BNT)A bent shank tap is composed of an SNT and a bent shank.
The bent shank tap is used with automatic tapping machinesthat eject nuts via the shank. This enables continuous tapping
operation without reversing or stopping the machine. Every
process – from tap forming, precision grinding and welding of
the bent shank – are all conducted at Taiho. Taiho offers tailoredsolutions in various sizes based on samples provided for a wide
variety of tapping machines.
With over 50 years of experience and success, Taiho plays a keyrole in supporting other OSG group companies in providing
innovative nut tap solutions around the world. Recently, Taiho
was able to assist an automotive fastener manufacturer throughthe contact of OSG Turkey.
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1. Custom tap by Taiho with a special male point withradius configuration.
Taiho Tool Mfg. Co., Ltd., the OSG group company in Taiwan, in particular
has been a major factor in establishing OSG’s position as the world’s
number one nut tap manufacturer.

2. A special tap with bent shank made by Taiho. Taiho
offers tailored solutions in various sizes for a wide
variety of tapping machines.

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From left to right, Norm Somun Production Engineer Atıl Sungur, Norm Somun Production Leader Zeynel Çelebi, Norm Somun Machine
Operator Mehmet Alkan and OSG Turkey Area Sales Manager Fatih Etik pose for a photograph with the customized nut tap at the Norm
Somun manufacturing facility in izmir, Turkey.

Norm Somun A.Ş.
Founded in 1977, Norm Somun A.Ş. is a world leading
manufacturer of fasteners for the automotive sector.
Some of its key products include fibered nuts, weld nuts,
flanged nuts, fibered flanged nuts, flanged tensioning nuts,
prevailing torque type nuts, hexagon nuts, and more. The
company can also provide custom products, such as bushes,square nuts, sleeves, rivets, and more. Employing more than
600 staff, Norm Somun’s manufacturing plant is located in
the city of İzmir, Turkey, with an estimate production floorof 30,000-square-meter. In addition to the İzmir plant, Norm
Somun also has a factory in Salihli in the province of Manisa,
with an estimate manufacturing space of 30,000-squaremeter. Over the years, Norm Somun has proven its quality
and success by earning quality certificates including the ISO
9001:2015, IATF 16949, EN 14399-1, TSE and EN 15048-1. The
company is proud to be a leading manufacturer of fasteners
that supplies directly to the assembly lines of many major
automotive companies worldwide.
Tapping with nut taps is one of the most difficult processes
as it cannot be easily controlled to prevent defected partsin huge batch size. For the production of nylon insert
nuts used for the automotive industry, Norm Somun was
experiencing excessive run-out of the nut tap. This causes
unstable threading in the beginning of the process, which
resulted with scrapped parts due to oversized threads.

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The nylon insert nuts are made of cold forged low carbon
steel and the company has an annual estimate production
volume of 500 million pieces. Approximately 250,000
pieces are included per batch. Norm Somun has been
manufacturing these nuts for 15 years using nut tapping
machines running at a cutting speed of 20 m/min and 1.25
mm/rev using water soluble coolant. Each nut requires thethreading of one through-hole at a depth of 10 mm with
6H tolerance.

Norm Somun Production Director Birol Durdu.

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1. A nut tap machine at Norm Somun. Norm Somun has been manufacturing nylon insert nuts for 15 years using nut tapping machines.
2. The production floor of Norm Somun in izmir, Turkey. Founded in 1977, Norm Somun A.Ş. is a world leading manufacturer of fasteners forthe automotive sector.
3. Norm Somun’s machine operator checks go and no-go gauges.

Norm Somun was originally using a competitor standard
nut tap for the application. The company and OSG Turkey
have been business partners since the Fastener Fair thattook place in Turkey in 2014. The engineers at Norm
Somun came up with the idea of a special design tap
with a different type of point, which aims to center the
workpiece in order to prevent excessive run-out. Basedon Norm Somun’s specified specifications, OSG Turkey’s
Area Sales Manager Fatih Etik consulted with Taiho
regarding the application. Upon a detail evaluation of theapplication, Taiho produced a number of custom HS-BNT
M8x1.25 GH7 bent shank taps for trial. Taiho’s BNT is able tomaintain tolerance stably to prevent scrapped parts. With
this processing improvement, Norm Somun estimated asavings of $24,000 USD in tooling cost.
OSG has a global network of over 65 business offices
in 33 countries, which provides production sites withaccurate feedback about user needs so that the company
can quickly design, develop, manufacture and deliverproducts that precisely meets those needs. OSG not
only supplies powerful cutting tools for the automotive
industry, but also provides tailored application solutions
to facilitate better processing with higher efficiency andlonger durability. OSG’s special tools offer the precisionand productivity that other tool manufacturers cannot
duplicate.

“Our manufacturing process is better controlled thanks to
OSG’s custom nut tap that centers the workpiece perfectly
just before tapping to prevent excessive run-out,” said
Norm Somun Production Director Birol Durdu.
“With this improvement and preventive action on theprocess, customer satisfaction and our ability to meet their
quality requirement has risen to the very top level,” said
Durdu.

Photograph of a nylon insert nut made byNorm Somun.

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1. Tap-kun is OSG Corporation’s official brand mascot. It is a fictional cutting tool character based on the imagery of ahand tap, which is the first product of OSG since its founding in 1938.
2. Kanako Mizutani plays pool with Tap-kun at OSG’s Global Technology Center in Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
3. OSG’s official brand mascot Tap-kun poses for a photograph with a newly made manhole cover advertisementin Toyokawa, Aichi on October 1, 2019. OSG Corporation’s headquarters is located in the city of Toyokawa, Aichi
Prefecture. It is the hometown of nearly half of OSG Corporation’s employees in Japan. OSG takes great pride in
Toyokawa and hopes to continue to contribute back to its hometown through meaningful initiatives involving its
brand mascot.

Tap-KunMeet OSG’s popular mascot and hear his untold story

A replicate of theoriginal sketch of Tapkun by Kanako Mizutani,
who created OSG’sbrand mascot in 2008.

Masatoshi Kageyama
OSG Corporation
Tap-kun is OSG Corporation’s official brand mascot. It is a
fictional cutting tool character based on the imagery of ahand tap, which is the first product of OSG since its founding
in 1938. The friendly hand tap character Tap-kun serves as
OSG’s brand ambassador in the promotion of the company,
the manufacturing industry, and local communities. The
direct translation of Tap-kun is Tapboy.

Behind the Birth of OSG’s Mascot Tap-Kun
In late 2007, OSG Global Engineering Group senior staff
Kanako Mizutani became involved in a cross-functional
project for OSG Corporation’s homepage renewal. One of
the key objectives was to improve the career section of thewebsite. Before joining OSG, Mizutani had a few years ofexperiences as a human resources officer and played a keyrole in the initiative.
“I knew how difficult it can be for B-to-B companies like OSG
to attract job candidates fresh out of college,” Mizutani said.
“I thought the first step we should take was to make OSG
better known among candidates,” she said.
Mizutani had several ideas, and one of them was to create
an official brand mascot. At the time, OSG already had
three mascots called Nezilla, Drilla and Milla in the shape ofdinosaurs that were meant to represent taps, drills and end
mills respectively. However, the characters never gained the
popularity the company had anticipated.
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SHAPE IT   Feature“The dinosaur characters were good-looking but alittle old-fashioned,” Mizutani said. “I felt that theyneeded an upgrade.”Mizutani wasn’t confident with her drawing skills, but
she did her best and provided a sketch of her idea to apartner design company and asked them to make it asuper good-look ‘yuru-kyara,’ which can be translated
as a ‘loose character’ that is cute and cuddly. After
multiple reviews and edits, the design company wasable to create what Mizutani had in mind, and Tap-kun
was born.
Mizutani stresses that it is crucial to enhance OSG’spresence not only among customers and job
candidates, but also all stakeholders including local
communities. With a friendly and approachable
character, Mizutani believes that a mascot can further
facilitate public interest in OSG.
“People who are unfamiliar with OSG may become
interested by seeing Tap-kun and may search for more
information, which is one of the goals of having abrand mascot,” said Mizutani.
Engineered in 1938 - HT HSS Hand Tap
OSG’s first product. Uncoated high speed steel
straight flute tap for general threading
applications.

44. Tap-kun poses for a group photo with employees from OSG Sulamericana at the EXPOMAFE in May 2017. EXPOMAFE is a leading Brazilian
exhibition where the world’s top manufacturing machinery, equipment and technology suppliers gain access to the most important buyersof the metalworking industry in Latin America.

Kanako Mizutani
Tap-kun was first unveiled at the renewed OSG homepage in
September 2008. He served as the host of an online quiz called
Neji no Ana on the career section of the corporate homepage.
Initially, Tap-kun only appeared in mediums pertaining mattersrelated to human resources. In the past couple of years, however,Tap-kun has gained substantial recognition and popularity thanks
to OSG’s global marketing team, which has been promoting thecharacter as the company’s official brand ambassador worldwide.
Today, Tap-kun has become a beloved yuru-kyara in the
manufacturing industry in Japan as well as overseas.
“Tap-kun is influential in a sense that it can enable OSG to connect
with a larger audience, not limited to just the manufacturingindustry,” said Mizutani. “As the mother of Tap-kun, I’m very proud
to see what he has become.”

Mizutani joined OSG Corporation in 2003. She is currently
a senior staff of the company’s Global EngineeringGroup and manages joint projects with a German
partner company and intellectual property. Prior to hercurrent role, Mizutani worked in various fields within thecompany, with experiences in technical support, investor
relations, financial analysis, management strategy,
marketing and branding.
“One of my memorable projects was the renewal of OSG’scorporate brand identity and the establishment of thecompany tagline “shaping your dreams,” said Mizutani.

Meeting Tap-Kun
Follow Tap-kun’s official Twitter
account for his latest updates andwhereabouts.

OSG’s beloved mascot Tap-kun has a vast collection of original
promotional merchandise that are given to customers during special
occasions and events around the world.

https://twitter.com/osgtapkun
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AE-BM-H, AE-BD-H
and AE-LNBD-H
OSG’s latest carbide ball end mill series forhigh-hardness steel applications
Oji Kawaguchi
OSG Corporation Applications Engineer(End Mill Development Division)
In recent years, the die and mold industry has
been demanding for shorter production timethan ever before. Distortion caused by heat
treatment and time reduction of heat treatment
are being frown upon, prompting a greater callfor capabilities to directly mill high-hardness
steels. In addition, requirement for higher
precision is also increasing. In order to fulfill
the current industry standard, OSG has recently
developed three new products to accommodate
these needs.
To complete a mold with high precision, not onlyis the accuracy of the cutting tool critical, butalso is the longevity of the tool. Even if a cutting
tool is made with high precision in a new state,
if it lacks durability, wear will progress early,
the contour of the tool will collapse, dimensions
may change, and the accuracy of the mold will
decrease. To resolve these challenges, OSG
is pleased to introduce three new ball end
mills, the AE-BM-H, AE-BD-H, and AELNBD-H, with capabilities to contributeto faster mold production and higher
precision.

The AE-BM-H, AE-BD-H, and AE-LNBD-H arecoated with OSG’s innovative new coating“DUROREY” engineered for hardened
steels, which was released in April 2019. As
depicted in figure 1, the DUROREY coatingis composed of a super-fine nano-periodic
laminated structure that has an excellent wear
and heat resistance layer containing siliconcarbide (SiC) on the surface layer and exhibits
excellent toughness underneath. As a result,even with work materials exceeding 60 HRC,
chipping resistance is much greater than theconventional hardened steel coating, and tool
life can be significantly prolonged.

AE-BM-H

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AE-BM-H

AE-LNBD-H

Figure 1. Properties of DUROREY coating

Coating Structure
Super Heat
Resistant Layer

Ultra-Fine Periodic
Nano-Layered
Structure

Adhesion Strength
Reinforcing Layer
Base Metal

Coating Color

Coating Structure

Hardness (GPa)Black Gray

Ultra-Fine Periodic Nano-Layered

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Surface

Oxidation
Heat Resistance Adhesion Strength
Temperature（℃）

Roughness

☆

○

1,300

DUROREY is a registered trademark of OSG Corporation.

◎

Wear Resistance☆

Welding
Resistance◎Toughness◎（Fair）○→◎→☆（Best）

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AE-BM-H: 4-flute High-efficiency Carbide Ball End Mill
The AE-BM-H is a 4-flute carbide ball end mill designed
based on the concept of high-efficiency and stableprocessing of high-hardness steels. It is most suitablefor forging dies, press dies and die-cast dies. The AEBM-H features a sharp spiral curve for reducing cutting
resistance compared to conventional specifications. In
addition, the AE-BM-H’s unequal flute spacing geometry
enables greater control of harmonic vibration commonly

generated during milling with multiple flutes in hardened
steels, thereby allowing higher efficiency milling. Figure 2
illustrates a comparison of cutting force. Amount of edge
contact with the workpiece is at its highest at the corner
region. With the conventional product, cutting resistancespikes at the corner, whereas that of the AE-BM-H
increases only slightly.

Figure 2. Effects of sharp spiral curve and unequal flute spacing enable stable milling with low resistance
Tool

AE-BM-H R5

Conventional

Work Material

SKD11（60HRC）

Milling Method

Corner R Milling

Cutting Speed

80 m/min（2,550 min-1）

Feed2,000 mm/min（0.196 mm/t）

AE-BM-H

Conventional

ap=5 mm、Pf=0.1 mm

(N)
800

(N)
800

Coolant

Air Blow

600

600

MachineVertical Machining Center (BT40)

Corner part

400
200
0

1

2

3

4

5

Cutting ResistanceCorner part
Cutting Resistance

Depth of Cut

400
200
0

6 (S)

1

Time

Next, figure 3 demonstrates tool durability comparison in
high-hardness steel milling. As depicted below, the AEBM-H is able to achieve stable, high-efficiency and long

2

3

4

6 (S)

5

Time

tool life even in materials with a high degree of cutting
resistance such as SKH51 (65 HRC).

Figure 3. Tool durability comparison in high-hardness steel milling
（mm）
Tool

AE-BM-H R5

Conventional

Work Material

SKH51（65HRC）

Milling Method

Pocket Milling

Cutting Speed

125 m/min（4,000 min-1）

0.14
0.12

Feed

2,000 mm/min（0.125 mm/t）

Flank Wear

0.10
0.08
0.06
0.04

ap=0.3 mm、Pf=1.2 mm

0.02

Coolant

Air Blow0

MachineHorizontal Machining Center (HSK63)

Depth of Cut

16.8 33.6 50.4 67.2

84

100.8 117.6 134.4 151.2 168 185.8 201.6
Milling Length

AE-BM-H

Processing time can be significantly reduced with the
AE-BM-H’s capability to enable high-efficiency machiningof high-hardness steels, which is difficult to achieve withconventional products. Manufacturers who are currently
performing roughing and semi-finishing with a 2-flute

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Conventionalball end mill can particularly benefit from this 4-fluteend mill to experience much improvement in machining
efficiency and stability. The AE-BM-H is available from R1
to R6, with a total of eight items.

AE-BD-H: 2-flute High-precision Finishing Carbide Ball End Mill
The AE-BD-H is not just a change of coating from theconventional product. The shape of the cutting edge andthe carbide base material have been completely reviewed
and revamped with special attention to the machining
surface accuracy. By adopting a variable negative spiralgash and a thick center core geometry, the cuttingedge of the ball tip is less likely to be deformed duringmachining. By optimally utilizing the outer peripheral
cutting edge, the tool is able to make better contact withthe workpiece to improve processing quality.

Moreover, the helix angle is also different from theconventional product. The conventional product adopts
a 30-degree helix angle while the AE-BD-H adopts a
25-degree angle. By reducing the helix angle, the strengthof the cutting edge is improved and the reliability of
the cutting edge in machining hardened materials isincreased. The R accuracy is +/- 5 μm (1 / 1,000,000 in
micro size) for all sizes from R0.5 to R6. The AE-BD-H’ssuperior ball R precision ensures a stable radius accuracy
across 180-degree as illustrated in figure 4.

Figure 4. Superior ball R precision

AE-BD-H・AE-LNBD-H

Furthermore, the AE-BD-H is engineered with asuperior shank accuracy that supports h4 tolerance,with specifications that surpass those of conventional
products. Its short shank type lineup help minimize tool
protrusion, enabling stable machining. Last but not

Conventional

least, the AE-BD-H and AE-LNBD-H are processed witha smooth surface treatment to remove hard foreign
substances called droplets (excluding AE-LNBD-H that are
R0.25 or under). The surface quality has been improved
significantly as depicted in figure 5.

Figure 5. Smooth surface treatment

AE-BD-H・AE-LNBD-H

Conventional

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Figure 6 shows the excellent durability of the AE-BD-H versus two other competitors in high-hardness steel SKD11 (60 HRC).
Figure 6. Long tool life in SKD11 (60 HRC)
（mm）

AE-BD-H R5×30

Tool

Competitor

0.3

SKD11（60HRC）

0.25

Milling Method

Pocket Milling

0.2

Cutting Speed

150 m/min（4,800 min-1）

Feed

870 mm/min（0.09 mm/t）

0.1

Depth of Cut

ap=0.2 mm、Pf=0.5 mm

0.05

Coolant

Air Blow

MachineHorizontal Machining Center (HSK63)

Flank Wear

Work Material

0.15

0

102

203

407

508

610

Milling Length

AE-BD-H

As described above, the AE-BD-H is a high-precisionfinishing ball end mill that is ideal for machining
environments where the overhang length can be

305

Competitor A（m）Competitor B

suppressed, such as in 5-axis machining, and formachining with a relatively short overhang length. The AEBD-H is available from R0.5 to R6, with a total of 17 items.

AE-LNBD-H: 2-flute High-precision Finishing Long Neck Carbide Ball End Mill
Although the AE-LNBD-H is positioned as a long necktype version of the AE-BD-H, it does not only offer
extended neck length, but is also capable of achieving
good surface finish with excellent accuracy even inunstable long overhang length machining environment.
It is a product that has been optimized specifically forlong overhang length with exceptional precision. The R
accuracy is +/-3 μm for R0.25 or less, and +/-5 μm for all
items exceeding R0.25. For R0.25 or less, higher accuracy
is achieved compared to conventional products. In
addition, as with the AE-BD-H, high precision machining
is made possible with the tool’s superior ball R precisionacross 180-degree and the superior shank accuracy
construction that supports h4 tolerance.

Bending of the tool is prong to occur with the longneck configuration, which is the biggest challenge indeveloping a long neck tool. If the tool is bent, it will not
be finished to the intended dimensions and will directly
affect accuracy of the mold. The AE-LNBD-H uses acemented carbide base material different from the AEBD-H, which requires a short protrusion length. In orderto minimize deflection, the AE-LNBD-H features a thickcenter core to help prevent deformation of the ball tip
to improve chipping control. In addition, the adoptionof a teardrop-shaped outer periphery strong back taper
geometry enables milling by point, which prevents
chattering and chipping, resulting in improvement of
surface accuracy (see figure 7; excludes R2 or above).

Figure 7. Teardrop-shaped outer periphery

AE-LNBD-H

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Conventional

The AE-BD-H employs a 25-degree helix angle while the
AE-LNBD-H adopts a 30-degree angle. This is because the
AE-BD-H has a short overhang length and emphasizeson the reliability of the cutting edge. The AE-LNBD-H,
on the other hand, is designed for high overhang lengthmachining, which tends to be more unstable, thus rather
than emphasizing on a sharp cutting edge, it emphasizes
on superior biting properties.

Figure 8 demonstrates AE-LNBD-H’s superior durability versus two other competitors in SKD11 (60 HRC).
Figure 8. AE-LNBD-H exhibits superior durability in SKD11 (60 HRC)（mm） 0.10

AE-LNBD-H
R1×10×4

Competitor

Work Material

SKD11（60 HRC ）Milling Method

Scanning Line Cutting

Cutting Speed

107 m/min（17,000 min-1）

Feed1,400 mm/min（0.041 mm/t ）Depth of Cut

ap=0.05 mm、Pf=0.1 mm

Coolant

Air Blow

MachineVertical Machining Center (HSK32)

0.09
0.08
0.07

Flank Wear

Tool

0.06
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
0

50

100

150

200

250（m）

Milling Length

AE-LNBD-H

Figure 9 shows the machined surface between the AELNBD-H and two other competitors in STAVAX (53 HRC).
As with the AE-BD-H, a smooth surface treatment isCompetitor A

Competitor B

applied to the AE-LNBD-H to help attain high accuracy
and high-quality mirror-finished surface.

Figure 9. AE-LNBD-H exhibits excellent durability and surface finish in STAVAX (53 HRC)

AE-LNBD-H

Competitor A

As depicted in figure 8 and figure 9, the AE-LNBD-H
offers the best specifications for long neck applications,with exceptional performance in comparison to othercompetitor tools. However, specifications alone would
be incomplete without a full lineup since there are many
scenarios where long neck end mills are required. To
satisfy manufacturers’ various needs, the AE-LNBD-H
is offered from R0.05 to R3, with a total of 261 items toaccommodate a wide range of applications.
In order to manufacture high-precision dies, it is also
important to select high-precision machine tools, highprecision cutting tools, and high-precision tool holders.
OSG offers high-precision holders made by HAIMER of
Germany, and all of the test data introduced this article
are processed using the company’s high-precision shrink

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holders. By employing these end mills in combination
with OSG’s high-precision holders, maximum
performance can be guaranteed in high-hardness steels.
To manufacturers who are working in high-hardness
steel applications, look to the AE-BM-H, AE-BD-H and AELNBD-H carbide ball end mill series to experience greater
performance.

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From left to right, NAMCO President Bernard Vukovic and OSG Canada Western Regional Sales Manager Jason Kennedy pose for a photograph at
the NAMCO manufacturing facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Gear Up Performance
Exotap DC oil tap boosts tool life and productivity in gear drive production
Kelly Zago
OSG Canada
Founded in 1976, NAMCO Machine & Gear Works Ltd. isa high technology manufacturing company specialized
in the production of gears and gearboxes, powertransmission equipment, rotating equipment, andother high-quality production machined components.
NAMCO products are compact, sturdy and economical
to suit most engineering applications. Employing
over 70 staff, NAMCO is headquartered in Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada, with an estimate production areaof 60,000-square-feet. With over 40 years of success,
NAMCO has built a solid reputation for quality, service
and reliability. The company continually strives toexpand and evolve in order to meet the rapid changes
and demanding standards of the industries they serve.
Recently, OSG Canada Western Regional Sales Manager
Jason Kennedy reached out to NAMCO to provide
technical support on an application where they wereexperiencing poor quality and tool life of threads. The
part being manufactured is a gear case for a NAMCO
split shaft PTO gear drive made of ductile cast iron.
NAMCO has been making the part for approximately
10 years with a production volume of over 500 pieces

15 SHAPE IT   Customer Reportannually. More than 50 blind holes at a hole depth of
0.65-inch in various sizes are required to be drilled andthreaded per part. The parts are machined using a DMG
Mori NHX 6300 horizontal machining center.
NAMCO was originally using a competitor tap for theapplication but was unsatisfied with the quality andtool life. Upon a detail evaluation of the application,
Kennedy recommended OSG’s Exotap DC Oil Tap (EDP#
1005300508) for the most common size on the job.
OSG’s Exotap DC oil tap is a reliable and versatile tap
series engineered for cast iron, ductile iron and castaluminum applications. Its eccentric thread relief
reduces friction during cutting, thereby minimizes heatgeneration and extends life. The Exotap DC features astraight flute rigid tap design suitable for both throughand blind holes. Its multi-layered TiCN coating resists
thermal cracking while increases surface hardness.
The combination of ultra-strong rake with OSG’s VC10
powdered metal substrate makes this tap series theabsolute best solution for threading ductile castings.

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1. An operator from NAMCO prepares for the machining of the gear drive.
2. The Exotap DC outperforms the competitor tool in both tool life and productivity in NAMCO’s gear drive production. Moreover, a great deal oftool change time can be eliminated.

The competitor TiN coated tap was used at a cutting
speed of 50 SFM and a feed rate of 34 IPM. The OSG
Exotap DC Oil Tap was used at a cutting speed of 75 SFM
and a feed rate of 51 IPM. The competitor tap averaged
a tool life of 200 holes before there were quality issues
with the threads. The Exotap DC, on the other hand, wasable to complete more than 8,000 holes before having
to be replaced due to wear. The Exotap DC outperforms
the competitor tool in both tool life and productivity.
Moreover, a great deal of tool change time can beeliminated.
By implementing OSG’s Exotap DC, NAMCO is not only
able to gain 40 times the tool life, but also improve
productivity and efficiency to deliver the best possible
results for its clients.

“We are very satisfied with the OSG product and thecustomer service and support from their local team,” said
NAMCO President Bernard Vukovic.
“We will continue working with OSG in the future andlook forward to a mutually beneficial relationship,” said
Vukovic.

The Exotap
DC oil tap series is
OSG’s premium line of taps
specifically designed for cast iron,ductile iron and cast aluminum applications.

Founded in 1976, NAMCO Machine &Gear Works Ltd. is a high technology
manufacturing company specialized in
the production of gears and gearboxes,
power transmission equipment,
rotating equipment, and otherhigh-quality production machinedcomponents. Employing over 70 staff,
NAMCO is headquartered in Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada, with an estimate
production area of 60,000-square-feet.
Photo courtesy of NAMCO.

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High Speed & High Quality
AERO-EXTL 3-flute carbide end mill improves cycle time and surface finish in aircraftcomponent production
Yoshi Saito
OSG ThaiFrom left, Senior Aerospace’s manufacturing engineer Narinchot Wiwatchaiyachan and OSG’s sales supervisor Suwimon Khamtorn pose for a
photograph at the lobby of Senior Aerospace in Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand.

Originally established as Weston SEA in 2005, Senior
Aerospace Thailand Ltd. (Senior Aerospace) changed to its
current name in 2014 and is a manufacturer of complex
precision components and assemblies for the commercial
aerospace market. Its key productions include compressor
aerofoils, aluminum and hard metal structural parts
and aircraft-seat structures. Employing 560 staff, Senior
Aerospace is located in the city of Sriracha, Chonburi,
Thailand, with an estimate production floor space of
22,000-square-meter. Senior Aerospace is a subsidiaryof Senior plc, an international manufacturing group thatspecializes in high-technology components and systems
in the aerospace, defense, land vehicles and energy
markets. Established since 1933 in the United Kingdom,
Senior plc today has approximately 7,500 employees andoperates in 14 countries worldwide.

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OSG’s AERO-EXTL 3-flute finishing carbide end mill is able togenerate superb surface finish in aluminum applications evenunder high feed condition.

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1. Employing 560 staff, Senior Aerospace is located in the city of Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand, with an estimate production floor space of
22,000-square-meter. Photo courtesy of Senior Aerospace.
2. From left, Senior Aerospace’s manufacturing engineers Narinchot Wiwatchaiyachan and Thanawan Desunthia are in charge of thecompany’s engines and aircraft-seat structure production.
3. From right, OSG’s sales supervisor Suwimon Khamtorn explains new tooling solutions to Senior Aerospace’s manufacturing engineer
Narinchot Wiwatchaiyachan.

Recently, Senior Aerospace was looking to enhance tool
performance on its engines and aircraft-seat structure
production made of aluminum and hard metal. Senior
Aerospace’s objective was to improve cycle time andquality. Due to confidentiality reasons, details such as the
production volume, part tolerances and specific machining
conditions cannot be disclosed. However, the company has
been producing these parts for approximately five years
using a Mazak machining center. Side milling including
roughing and finishing are required to manufacture theseparts. Senior Aerospace was originally using cutting tools
from two European manufacturers as well as domestic
cutting tool providers in Thailand. OSG was given with anopportunity to evaluate the applications and proposed
the AERO-EXTL 3-flute extra-long type carbide end mill to
Senior Aerospace.

performance particularly in aluminum alloys that require
welding resistance and lubricity. Its thin coating layer
enables a sharp cutting edge, which contributes to smoothand superb surface finish, even in high feed milling.

The AERO-EXTL is a part of OSG’s AERO end mill series
for high-speed milling in aluminum alloys. The AERO
series is perfect for high-power equipment over 80kW.
It is designed to maximize the full potential of highperformance equipment. The AERO series is most ideal
for high-efficiency processing of large aluminum aircraftcomponents. The AERO-EXTL 3-flute finishing carbide
end mill features sharp cutting edge to enable excellent
cutting, and an optimal flute geometry to facilitate
trouble-free chip evacuation. Furthermore, its DLC
coating provides a shiny surface with optimized end mill

The AERO-EXTL is a part of OSG’s AERO end mill series for highspeed milling in aluminum alloys. The AERO series is perfect for
high-power equipment over 80kW. It is designed to maximize thefull potential of high-performance equipment. The AERO series
is most ideal for high-efficiency processing of large aluminum
aircraft components.

Although details of the surface roughness cannot be
disclosed, Senior Aerospace is extremely pleased with
OSG’s AERO-EXTL and mentioned that no other cutting
tool was able to provide them with such great result.

A photograph of a completed seat-structure. In general, all of Senior
Aerospace’s structure works consists of machining intricate shapes
from billet aluminum, surface enhancements of raw materials
followed by detailed assembly work. Photo courtesy of Senior
Aerospace.

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Complete Chip Control
OIL-S-XPF forming tap enables stable and chip-free tapping in cylinder piston production
Mark Coryea
OSG USA
OSG’s XPF forming tap is able to reduce 10 seconds of machining time per workpiece. The cost per unit dropped from $0.017 to $0.006 perpart, enabling an estimate annual cost savings of $37,775.

Saving a few seconds may not sound like much at first, butwhen you are making over 1 million parts per year, every
second counts. Consider what saving 10 seconds per part,
reducing scrap rate, shortening final assembly time, allwhile enjoying three times the tool life could do! This is areality for Flickinger Industries, a contract machining andmanufacturing company in Fort Wayne, Indiana, UnitedStates.
Flickinger Industries started in Fort Wayne in 1960
primarily servicing the pump and pneumatic / hydrauliccylinder industries. Today with 45 full-time employees,
Flickinger Industries is still leading these industries while
also serving customers in the agricultural, automotive
and medical fields. Over the years, Flickinger Industries’
personnel have become adept at rapid changeover.
Machining small batch parts has become one of thecompany’s specialties. By utilizing its state-of-the-art

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75,000-square-foot facility along with 23 modern CNC
lathes and vertical CAT40 machining centers, Flickinger
Industries can handle runs from two to 200,000 pieces withease.
One of Flickinger Industries’ larger customers is a wellknown world leader in motion and control technologies.
The company has been producing aluminum air cylinder
pistons in sizes ranging from 1/2” diameter up to 3”
diameter and in lot sizes of typically 2,000 to 5,000 pieces– totaling over 1 million pistons per year. The parts are
made from T356 aluminum bar stock and each piston
has a threaded center hole. The thread finish needs to be
free of smearing and burrs that would hamper assembly.
Threading the center hole is challenging because the tool
is stationary, while the part is rotating. Flickinger Industries
was using a competitor cut tap for many years andbecame accustomed to periodic catastrophic tap breakage

victory in several materials, competing against every wellknown manufacturer in the market. For the machining,
Flickinger Industries uses a Mori Seiki SL lathe and WSO
emulsion coolant at 12 percent. As anticipated, the trial
was a major success. Within the first 10 minutes, theoperator commented “That’s twice as fast as the old tap!”
The competitor cut tap required approximately 20
seconds per part, whereas the XPF forming tap only
needs 10 seconds. During periodic spot checks for pitch
diameter and thread finish, all were well within optimal
specifications. Normal tool life for the previous competitor
tap was 3,000 pieces, which the XPF achieved andsurpassed with ease. Flickinger Industries’ Plant Manager
Tom Schroeder said he was ‘…sold on the XPF since we aresaving so much time per part.’
The first test tap completed over 14,000 pieces before
some slight thread galling was observed, but the tool
could still continue to be used. The second test ran justas well as the first, and the next question from Flickinger
Industries was “Does OSG make the XPF in 1/2”-20 and7/16”-20 thread sizes?” And the answer is “Yes, we do!”Flickinger Industries produces aluminum air cylinder pistons in sizes
ranging from 1/2” diameter up to 3” diameter and in lot sizes oftypically 2,000 to 5,000 pieces – totaling over 1 million pistons per
year. The parts are made from T356 aluminum bar stock and eachpiston has a threaded center hole.

inherent with long chipping materials like aluminum. In
early 2019, a breakage damaged a lathe turret, causing
excessive downtime and costly repairs. It was at this timethat I visited Flickinger Industries with a distributor, anddiscussed the issues caused by the lack of chip control. The
tool being used at that time was a competitor 5/16”-24 cut
tap in bright finish, spiral fluted with modified bottoming
chamfer in 2B class of fit. I showed Flickinger Industries
OSG’s XPF forming tap series and explained how chip
control issues would be a thing of the past by utilizing
form taps, something the company knew of, but had neverthought would remedy to their issue.
Because a forming tap forms screw threads through plastic
deformation of work material, no cutting chips are created.
With no cutting chips, chip evacuation troubles can becompletely avoided. The XPF is OSG’s high performance
forming tap that produces no chips and is optimized
for machining materials up to 35 HRC. It is uniquely
engineered with a low-torque design to facilitate longer
life at faster speeds. Its V coating also enables extreme
wear resistance. The XPF is available with or without
coolant holes, and in standard or long shank style.

Tool life for the OIL-S-XPF is now set at 10,000 pieces as thestandard, even though testing has proven that they could
carry on further. Nevertheless, the cost per unit dropped
from $0.017 to $0.006 per part, enabling an estimate
annual cost savings of $37,775. I’m proud to say that today,
every aluminum piston made at Flickinger Industries
uses taps from OSG’s XPF series. By employing OSG’s XPF
forming taps, Flickinger Industries is able to resolve chip
control issues, reduce breakage, and avoid future machine
damage to maximize performance.

The XPF is a superior thread-forming tap that stably makes
threads without creating cutting chips. Because a forming
tap forms screw threads through plastic deformation ofwork material, no cutting chips are created. With no cutting
chips, chip evacuation troubles
can be completely avoided.
The XPF is available withor without coolant
holes, and in standard
or long shank style.

After a detailed evaluation of the application, I offered
to bring a test tool of the OIL-S-XPF tap under OSG USA’s
guaranteed trial order. The XPF tap has been one of mystrongest weapons against the competition. It has claimed

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AE-TS-N and AE-TL-N
Carbide End Mills for Non-ferrous Materials

The AE-TS-N and AE-TL-N DLC coated carbide
end mills are extremely effective for nonferrous materials such as aluminum alloys
that require welding resistance and lubricity.
With excellent cutting sharpness, they areable to suppress burrs to achieve superb
surface finish. The AE-TS-N and AE-TL-N DLC

feature a large core design for high rigidity toprevent chattering. Their center cutting edge
configuration enables the tools to be used forplunging. Furthermore, with the addition of
OSG’s DLC-SUPER HARD coating, long tool life
can be achieved.

Thread Limit Gauge Long Neck TypeFor Inspection of Deep Internal Threads

The long neck type thread limit gauge (LG)is a plug gauge used for inspecting deep
internal threads. The long neck configuration
enables the inspection of deep parts
where measurement is difficult for normal
thread limit gauges. OSG offers a wide

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variety of high precision measurement
tools manufactured with the same advancetechnology the company uses for its worldrenowned taps.

Phoenix PMD
Multi-function Cutter

The OSG Phoenix PMD multi-function cutter isengineered to accommodate a wide range ofapplications with a single tool. It can be used
for contouring, ramping, plunging, slotting,side milling, helical drilling, and more. Twotypes of inserts are used to enable continuous
cutting - from plunging to horizontal milling.

Phoenix PLDS
Centering and Chamfering Cutter

The OSG Phoenix PLDS centering andchamfering cutter supports drilling operations
with outstanding durability and versatility. It is
designed to perform centering, countersinking
and V slotting with a single tool. Economical
3-corner insert of the PLDS offers bothchipping resistance and sharpness. The PLDS’
optimal body design enables long tool life andexcellent machining surface. Furthermore,
the cutter body is equipped witha coolant hole to improvechip evacuation andcooling effect on the cutting edge. Last but
not least, the PLDS’ negative axial rake angle
configuration suppresses burrs on the work
surface to guarantee quality. Two types ofcutter bodies and high-strength insert
grades can be selected according
to the work material tomaximize performance.

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The construction of OSG’s new NEO Shinshiro Zero-One Factory and the renovation of the existing adjacent building were completed in
September 2020.

NEO Shinshiro Zero-One Factory:

Imagination to Create from 0 to 1
The fusion of traditional craftsmanship and smart factory
OSG Corporation has completed the construction of its new
NEO Shinshiro Zero-One Factory and the renovation of theexisting adjacent building in September 2020. OSG’s overall
manufacturing system was reorganized in May 2020, and the
NEO Shinshiro Factory is now dedicated as a manufacturing
hub for carbide drills, carbide taps, high-speed steel drills
and high-speed steel end mills. The newly revamped factory
has the capacity to produce 650,000 high-quality solid tools
per month. Currently, it is manufacturing approximately
5,400 types of products and 7,700 lots on a monthly basis.
The latest addition to the NEO Shinshiro Factory is named“Zero-One Factory” to emphasize digitalization andinnovation through out-of-the-box thinking. OSG strives tonurture a culture in which employees are encouraged to takeon new challenges and to break away from existing practices
in order to craft new innovative products from scratch.
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An aerial view of OSG’s revamped NEO Shinshiro Factory locatedin Shinshiro City of Aichi Prefecture. The NEO Shinshiro Factory
is a production site for carbide drills, carbide taps, high-speed
steel drills and high-speed steel end mills. In addition to standard
catalog items, OSG also manufactures customized products thatare optimized for individual applications.

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NEO Shinshiro Factory
By the Numbers■

Total Land Area■

Monthly Production Volume112,000 650,000m2■Monthly Production Variety

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Carbide drills, carbide taps,
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While making the best use of the manufacturing knowhow cultivated over the years, OSG has refined its on-site
capabilities by implementing improvements that have been
identified through digitalization. What the company focuses
on at NEO Shinshiro Factory is the thorough visualization of
manufacturing. Information such as the operating rate ofeach machine, schedule, production status and volume areshared, and the collected data is analyzed. By eliminating
waste in production and optimally making arrangements
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1. Titled “Hanging Earth,” the monument installed in front of the NEO
Shinshiro Zero-One factory is made by sculptor Kenji Misawa.
2. A projector screen measured at approximately 3 x 5.8 m that is used
to provide information regarding the facility.
3. The “Zero-One Square” lobby located within the NEO Shinshiro
Zero-One Factory.
4. Trials are taking place to enable ultra-high-variety low-volume
production at the NEO Shinshiro Zero-One Factory.
5. Inside the NEO Shinshiro Zero-One Factory.
6. The NEO Shinshiro Factory employs a free-seating open plan officelayout to encourage employees to collaborate and to break away fromexisting practices in order to craft new innovative products from scratch.
7. Zero-One Cafeteria – an employee cafeteria that offers 27 typesof lunch menu. The spacious area aims to provide employees with a
comfortable space to rest, recharge and gather.
8. OSG has built a production, sales and technical support network
spanning 33 countries. The NEO Shinshiro Factory includes world
clocks in its office to keep track of the different time zones as frequent
communications are made between OSG’s overseas network.
9. OSG currently has manufacturing bases in 17 countries. The
conference rooms at the NEO Shinshiro Factory are named after thecountry where OSG has a manufacturing base.

production system that is highly efficient and versatile, theNEO Shinshiro Factory aims to achieve ultra-high-variety
low-volume production on a scale unparalleled in the world.
By transforming on-site know-how with digital technology,
OSG is able to drive new efficiencies into the core of its
operation. With the completion of the NEO Shinshiro
Factory, which serves as an initiator of the renewal of thecompany’s global production system, OSG will continue
to improve its ability to fulfill the growing on-demand
economy and to take manufacturing to a new level.
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OSG Around the World
Employee Interview with

Hirozumi Kubo
Kubo speaks at the Protolabs Demo
Seminar at the OSG Academy in
Göppingen, Germany. Kubo often
provides demo seminars to clientsalong with OSG’s CAD/CAM team at
OSG Germany.

Tell us about your work and experience at OSG.
Growing up as a third culture kid (TCK), I was raised
in a culture and environment different from myparents’ (who are Japanese and Mexican) and myown nationality. I have experienced a spectrum oflifestyles and have been exposed to a great volume ofcultural influences at a young age. For primary school,
I attended a Japanese school in Caracas, Venezuela.
For middle and high school, I attended an Americaninternational school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For
university, I earned a BA (Hons) in architecture fromthe University of Manchester in the United Kingdom
in 2009. Having graduated from a British University,
my initial intention was to stay and work in the UK.
However, times were extra challenging in 2009 for
non-visa holders to gain any career prospect due to theaftermath of the Lehman financial crisis in 2008. This
circumstance led me to relocate and explore a different
path in my native country – Japan. Looking back, it was
one of the best decisions I have ever made. Life in Japan
has opened up my mind, perspective and moreover,matured me as a person. I joined OSG Corporation after
two years of experience working as a sales engineer
at a trading and distribution company in Tokyo thatspecialized in transmission parts such as clutch breaks

for industrial machinery. In 2013, I was assigned to OSG
UK and is now serving as the company’s engineeringand marketing manager.
Tell us about your daily routine.
I wear multiple hats at OSG UK. Normally, I am out of
the office two to three days a week for sales activities.
For the remainder of the time, I am
involved in all sorts of activities
pertaining marketing, factory
support, liaison with theheadquarters, managing
staff, etc., serving my role asengineering and marketing
manager. Having a deep
understanding of various
cultural settings andbeing native to threelanguages (Japanese,
English and Spanish)
are unique assets,
so I try to thrive inevery field of thecompany.

Hirozumi Kubo

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Location: United Kingdom
Position: Engineering and Marketing Manager
Joined OSG: 2012
Motto: “Do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.”

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1. Kubo plays the guitar at home on a Saturday afternoon. Kubo has been playing the guitar for nearly 25 years. Recently, he also added
DJing to his list of hobbies.
2. Kubo enjoys the turquoise blue sea of Cancun, Mexico. Traveling is Kubo’s passion, who is constantly seeking for breathtaking sceneries.
3. Kubo doing a headstand at lao Valley, Maui. Kubo is a passionate yogi and has been practicing yoga for nearly five years.

What is most challenging about your work?
Like in any other jobs, overcoming frustrations is mostchallenging. While understanding that nothing is perfectin life, the ideal often clashes with existing practices.
What is unique about OSG UK?
Despite being a very small organization, OSG UK isable to achieve much more than expected with limited
resources. OSG UK is highly efficient, and our teamalways strives to create the best outcome possible.

What is your favorite OSG tool?
My favorite OSG tool is the A-Tap. I feel that the A-Tap
truly represents what OSG is best at. It is a productresulted from passion, meticulousness and technicalknow-how cultivated over more than 80 years. The
A-Tap is a winner nine out of 10 times. Not giving
me grieves when promoting this product is anotherreason why I like it.

The A-Tap series includes the A-SFT spiral taps for blindholes and the A-POT point taps for through holes.
As an all-purpose tap series, the A-Tap is compatible
with various types of machining equipment – frommanual drilling machines to the latest advanced
machining centers.

How do you spend time on your day off?
Sports, music, nature, animals, traveling and art are
my passion. I am a passionate yogi, almost five years
into my journey of finding internal peace. I also play
the guitar for nearly 25 years. Recently, I added DJing
and skipping ropes to my list of hobbies. Having
traveled and lived in many different locations, I hope
to continue to explore the world when opportunity
strikes. Constantly seeking for breathtaking sceneries
is the most therapeutic activity for me. Life has toomuch to offer that days off are never enough.
Kubo enjoys traditional English Sunday roast with his wife in thevillage of Stock in Essex, England.

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