Technical Information
Technology information About Micro pipe
Micropipe/Ultra-high-precision Microtubule Features
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Micropipes Ultra-high-precision Microtubules |
SUS Pipes | Copper Alloy Pipes | Nanshin’s Technology | |
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| Accuracy |
 Standard of ± 0.003 or less
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 About ± 0.01
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About ± 0.01
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It is possible to control accuracy in mass production to a degree that cannot be achieved through machining or other construction methods. |
| Hardness adjustment |
Adjustable
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 Not adjustable
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Not adjustable
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It can be made harder than quench-hardened material or as soft as brass material. |
| Inner surface roughness |
Ra of 0.1 or less
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Seams and wrinkles occur. Polishing required
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About ± 0.01
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It can be manufactured with a very smooth inner surface without any scratches or seams. |
| Multi-layer technology |
Uniform plating on the inner surface is possible
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Difficult to achieve uniform plating on the inner surface
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Flexibility difficult to achieve for cladding (laminating) support
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This versatile multi-layer technology is made possible by electroforming technology. For example, it is possible to thicken the inner surface with gold plating (2μm or more). Depending on the material, insulating material can be electroformed as well. |
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Wall thickness (plate thickness) |
Supports flexible control
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Difficult in making adjustments to meet or exceed JIS standards
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Difficult to adjust
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Through the unique current and voltage adjustments of electroforming technology, we have achieved flexible wall thickness control that enables adjustments of between 0.01mm and 3mm or more. |
| Aspect ratio |
Fine and uniform long pipes are possible
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Extremely thick and thin walls are not supported
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Difficult to maintain accuracy in thick and thin walls
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Unlike machining, bending, and semi-seamless pipes, it is possible to manufacture pipes that exceed the processing limiting value generally known as the aspect ratio. |
Micropipe/Ultra-high-precision Microtubule Basic Specifications
| Composition material | Nickel/copper/platinum, etc. |
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| Thin film material(multi-layer electroforming) | Nickel/copper/gold/platinum, etc. |
| Outer diameter | About 0.06 to 10.00mm |
| Inner diameter | About 0.04 to 9.00mm |
| Total length | 0.5 to 500mm |
| Wall thickness(plate thickness) | About 0.010 to 3.0mm |
| Outer diameter dimensional accuracy | ± 0.003mm as standard *± 0.0005 is possible depending on the size |
| Inner diameter dimensional accuracy | ± 0.003mm as standard *± 0.00025 is possible depending on the size |
| Hardness(for nickel) | Hv.200 to 700 *Can be controlled in accordance with customer’s request |
| Inner pipe surface roughness | Ra: 0.1 or less as standard *Ra: 0.03 is possible depending on the size |
In-house integrated production
We have developed an electroforming plant in-house and handle the entire manufacturing process, from material production to shipping.
Full support from trial development to mass production
We handle everything from single trial orders to mass production of over 100,000 pieces.
Support for a wide variety of products
We accept customer specifications by classifying them in 0.001mm increments or based on differences in tolerance.
We consider this abundance of variety the natural state of things.
ISO-compliant
We provide peace of mind with manufacturing and management systems that comply with ISO 9001/ISO 14001.
Solutions
Products
| Product name | Copper electrode |
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| Applications | Pipe electrode for electric-discharge machining |
| Materials | Cu |
| Size | Outer diameter: Φ6.0 to 10.0mm Wall thickness: 0.03 to 0.05mm |
| Accuracy | Outer diameter ± 0.025mm |
| Lot | 10 pieces and up |
| Features | Thin walls, high accuracy, flatness of 0.1mm or less For special processing using an electric-discharge machine |
| Product name | Discharge jet (Straight/tapered) |
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| Applications | Liquid/gas outlet |
| Materials | Ni |
| Size | Outer diameter: Φ0.71mm Inner diameter: Φ0.45mm |
| Accuracy | Inner/outer diameter ± 0.01mm |
| Lot | Up to 10,000 pieces |
| Features | Surface roughness is close to that of a mirror-finished surface, with an inner surface Ra. of 0.1 or less Liquids/gases/lasers Can also be used as a guide pin for fine wires, etc. |
| Product name | Micropipe |
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| Applications | Barrel for contact probe pin |
| Materials | Ni/Au |
| Size | Outer diameter: 0.045mm and up Inner diameter: 0.035mm and up; Wall thickness: 0.005mm and up |
| Accuracy | Inner/outer diameter ± 0.003mm and up |
| Lot | 100 to 500,000 pieces |
| Features | Thin-walled, high-precision micropipe It is possible to apply a specified AuCo plating (about 0.1 to 3μm) to the inner and outer surfaces. |
| Product name | Slit sleeve |
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| Applications | Securing of cylindrical parts (connectors, etc.) |
| Materials | Ni |
| Size | Outer diameter: Φ0.62mm Inner diameter: Φ0.57mm |
| Accuracy | Inner/outer diameter ± 0.01mm |
| Lot | 50 to 10,000 pieces |
| Features | Maintains its performance even in harsh environments, with almost no corrosion or deterioration. |
| Product name | Sleeve Bearing |
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| Applications | Bearings for micromotors |
| Materials | Ni |
| Size | Outer diameter: 0.5mm and up Inner diameter: 0.3mm and up |
| Accuracy | Inner/outer diameter ± 0.003mm and up |
| Lot | 50 to 10,000 pieces |
| Features | Wall thickness can be adjusted according to customer needs |
| Product name | Double pipe |
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| Applications | Laser device connector |
| Materials | Ni |
| Size | Outer diameter: Φ2.5mm (smallest part) Inner diameter: Φ0.158mm |
| Accuracy | Outer diameter: ±0.002mm (smallest part) Inner diameter: ±0.002mm |
| Lot | 100 to 1000 pieces |
| Features | A pipe that combines two parts High precision for both outer and inner diameters |
| Product name | Orifice |
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| Applications | Liquid/gas channel adjustment |
| Materials | Ni |
| Size | Outer diameter: Φ3.4mm Inner diameter: Φ0.064mm |
| Accuracy | Outer diameter: ±0.03mm Inner diameter: ±0.003mm |
| Lot | 40 to 1000 pieces |
| Features | Thick and small inner diameter High-precision cutting technology eliminates burrs, and inner surface is smooth |
| Product name | With external gold plating Special metal ferrules |
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| Applications | Optical connector |
| Materials | Ni/Au |
| Size | Outer diameter: 2.5mm Inner diameter: 0.05mm and up |
| Accuracy | Outer diameter: ±0.001mm Inner diameter: ±0.001mm |
| Lot | 1 to 10,000 pieces |
| Features | Metal ferrule with special size Inner diameter/outer diameter/L dimension, etc. Production using customized specifications not found in typical products |
| Product name | Metal ferrule (with flange) |
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| Applications | Optical connector |
| Materials | Ni |
| Size | Outer diameter: 2.5mm Inner diameter: 0.05mm and up |
| Accuracy | Outer diameter: ±0.001mm Inner diameter: ±0.001mm |
| Lot | 1 to 10,000 pieces |
| Features | Metal ferrule with special size Inner diameter/outer diameter/L dimension, etc. Production using customized specifications not found in typical products |
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