Koyo Production System and Machines & Equipments for Rolling Bearings

摘要

Bearings, one of highly matured and standardized industrial products, had been commonly and generally produced in a large lot with so-called mass-production method. However, considering the trends, such as diversified consumers' needs of automotive bearings, intensified competitions in the global market, and compliance with global environmental protection, bearing manufactures have now been strongly demanded to break away from the conventional concept of mass production method. In order to cope with these demands, the author herein presents Koyo's production method "KPS" (Koyo Production System), production innovation "PPI" (Product and Process Innovation), and machine & equipment specifications "SSF" (Simple Slim Flexible). In addition, Koyo's basic concept for establishing overseas factories and production machines & equipments are described.