□New Year's Greeting　□Product Lineup　□User Report　□ Topics　□ Introduction of Staff Members□ Takamaz Emag Newsletter　□ The Physiology of Taste　□NC Schooling schedule

In front of Kanazawa station is a gigantic glass dome and artwork. The huge "Drum Gate" facing the front has the motif of a drum used in the Kagahosho Noh plays popular in Kanazawa. This structure that is built to encompass the gate and the open space in front of the station is the "Hospitality Dome". Its architecture reflects an opened umbrella covering the people arriving at Kanazawa, a locality with a lot of rain and snow, expressing a spirit of hospitality. The dome is constructed with 3,019 sheets of glass, designed and built by the so-called "free-standing truss" technique requiring no pillars. Its visual impact has been highly regarded overseas on its design, and is the only one selected from Japan as one of the "World's Most Beautiful Stations" (14 selections) on the web edition of the American magazine "Travel and Leisure".

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Motenashi Dome / The Tsuzumi Gate

Design: TODEC Inc + SHIRAE Associates(Produced by: Tameo Kobori & Ichiro Mizuno)Completed in 2005

An Illustrated Guide of the Hokuriku ConstructionAn Illustrated Guide of the Hokuriku ConstructionPhoto courtesy of Kanazawa City Tourism AssociationVol.12

Ta k a m a z RY U - G IT h e D r e a m C o m e s Tr u eTa k a m a z D r e a m o f 2 0 1 3 Ta k a m a z I n f o r m a t i o n Full Line UpXseries

Full Line Up

1-spindle 1-turret

Shaft Cutting Machine

Our accumulated production count is a proof of reliability. This is A standard that has evolved as single lathes.

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X-S700

8inch （10inch）

6inch

XB-1000

XC-150

8inch

6inch （8inch）

XL-100 X-120

XC-100�N�E�W

8inch （10inch）

XL-150

Starting with the highest in the 8-inch class φ20mm milling capability, this machine has the advantage of increased shaft size, increased power to shorten cycle times and other capabilities.

This is an 8-inch class general-purpose lathe. Its 1.85㎡ floor space achieves the same level as previous 6-inch class machines. It is characterized by an angled slide construction and high rigidity.

Greatly contributes to the shortening of tact times through simultaneous machining with twin slides, and achieves long-dimension work compatibility through a servo tail, high operability with a 380mm shaft approach, and high productivity as a machine suited for large-object work.

This machine that is comparable to #30 level machining center is equipped with shaft tools. This is the introduction of a machine with capabilities of achieving any kind of work with one chuck!

The top of the line, 6-inch general purpose lathe with a tailstock and milling specifications in addition and a wealth of option specifications that carries on the DNA makeup of the A X-10.

Mounted with a 5-inch sub-spindle, it is suitable for a wide range of automated production needs, from bar work to chuck work.

This is a 6-inch machine that carries the DNA makeup of the A X-10. For a machine with an automation loader, it is characterized by its space-saving design without sacrificing floor space.

6inch

Chuck size

Display of Main Attachments

Environment friendly products that include energy-saving features, compact design, oil-free structure, and the like.Some photos show machines with special specifications.*

*Number of turret stations

Spindle C-Axis Indexing

Sub-Spindle

Gang Type

Spindle indexing(Electric/Mechanical)

Tailstock

Y-Axis Control

Power tool Tool Spindle

Environment Friendly Design

Main：6inchSub：5inch

Allow me to present my New Year's greeting at the advent of 2013. I would also like to sincerely thank you for all your hard work last year. In welcoming this second new year since the unprecedented disaster of the Great East Japan Earthquake, the after-effects are still great, and I pray for speedy recovery. Now, looking back on the Japanese economy in 2012, although recovery demand and the recovery of automotive production, etc., supported a business recovery, we also saw the Japanese business climate backtracking as a result of the EU problems and deceleration of Chinese economic growth exacerbating fears of a global business slowdown. Looking ahead to 2013, there is cause for worry, and Japanese manufacturers are confronted with various problems such as the strong Yen, electrical power problems, TPP, the European debt crisis, global economic slowdown, and the like, and the economic outlook is uncommonly unclear. In such an environment, I think customers are actively thinking about forays overseas. TAKAMAZ is also thinking of

further enhancing its foreign presence, and is going ahead with setting up a local company in Indonesia. In other regions as well we will strive to provide the kind of service and maintenance that makes customers feel that we are right at their side. Because we are engaged in continuing our unceasing business activities to provide "Income-generating Machines", developing products, and providing the optimum service and maintenance to meet the needs of our customers, whether in Japan or overseas, I ask for your support and inspiration going forward, and earnestly hope for the further development of each and every one of you.

We provide full service to our domestic customers

while enhancing our overseas capabilities.

Kiyoshi TakamatsuPresident

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Simultaneous double-side machining and single-process machining collected together within a single unit for complete finishing process. The functions of two units within the space of a single unit.

Two-spindle and two-turret are able to cast off processing methods with ease. Compound machining available with short cycle time.

XW-150

XWseries2-spindle 2-turret

XYseriesMulti-turning

XY-2000

XY-120

XDseries

XD-10i

XD-8(t)

2-spindle 1-slide A cutting-edge design aiming for a zero sec loading time as a nonstop cutting machine.

5inch ×2 6inch（8inch）×2

8inch ×2

3inch（Air）×2

Main：6inch Sub：5inch#1・2 Spindle：8inch

XW-80

6inch ×2

XW-80M

6inch ×2

Full Line Up

TURNseries

TOP-TURNⅡUSL-480

1-spindle 1-slide

WAVEseries

J-WAVE

1-spindle 1-slide

USLseries

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1-spindle 1-slide

VTL-600MVertical CNC Lathe (Power Tool Specification)

NBP-1100AVertical Machining Centers

3inch 4inch 8inch6inch （8inch）

R

GSL-151-spindle 1-slide

TAKAMAZ EMAG deals with all EMAG products including the models shown below. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.TAKAMAZ EMAG Co., Ltd.Tel : +81 (0)76-274-1409Fax: +81 (0)76-274-8530

Model combining turning and automated functions that originally need to be integrated.The VSC series exercises high performance in loading large (max.340mm in cutting diameter) and heavy workpieces thanks to its high level of power, unparalleled stable accuracy, reliable operation and excellent operability.

This is a vertical CNC lathe with power tool specifica-tions suited to various workpiece shapes. The tool slide is equipped with a 15 inch chuck and 22/18.5kW motor, and the tool slide is compatible with �32, φ50 tools at 8 stations. The maximum oscillation is 650mm and the maximum machining diameter is φ600mm. Even though it is a vertical lathe, it adopts a stable and durable box construction absorbing vibration, and a high-rigidity slide for cross-roller bearings.

A high-rigidity angled slide is used on the entire shaft. The motion amounts are 1,100mm for the X axis, 610mm for the Y axis, and 600mm for the Z axis. Furthermore, being able to handle 1.3 ton work loads, it is the best machine for heavy cutting. The spindle size is #40, the maximum spindle rotation speed can be selected from among 10,000min-1, 12,000min-1, and 15,000min-1. It also has a #50 spindle option.

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Vertical spindle pick-up lathe. Turning and fully automated processes are possible on a single machine with a minimal footprint.Loader change-over times of 5 minutes orless are ensured through direct spindle loading.

This is equipped with two high-precision collets made by A. The tool slide can be selected from a gang-type and turret type, and it is possible to achieve high-efficiency production states.

XW-30

This is equipped with a new ultra-fast loader. The two second loading time is the top class in the world.

This is a super-slim lathe with a machine width of 480mm. It can be effectively used with 1/3 of the space of conventional machines.

This is a gang-type general purpose lathe. It is a suitable unit for short tact machining.

This uses a gang-type table structure and has the flexibility to mount a grinding unit.

This is an extreme cost-performance machine for our Asia strategy. We have achieved an 8-inch device at 3.95 million Yen.

This is a 6-inch spindle parallel-type two spindle lathe. This is the machine for mass production of automotive components.

This XW-80 with power tools mounted. It can deal with drill work of up to φ10mm and tap work of up to M6mm.

A favorite of customers for 12 years, this is equipped with a new loader, and will be newly re-released in spring of 2013.

This is a 6-inch class machine that can be loaded with sub-spindle, power tools, Y-axis controls, and even sub-turret, achieving compound product machining.

Capable of bar work up to Max. φ65mm and of performing compound machining driving 24 power tools with combined #1 and #2 turrets.

This is a 6-inch chuck lathe that uses a structure with two spindles and one turret, and has a rich history of achieving zero loading time. (Horizontal linear type) (Horizontal linear type) (Horizontal linear type)

At A, we provide the FEELER, LEADWELL, and ECOCA products of the Fair Friend Group (Taiwan) which achieves an annual sales volume of 14,000 machine tools. In addition, we will design and manufacture automation systems (loaders, robots, and machining tools) using machin-ing centers. Please feel free to contact your nearest sales office with any questions.

*2011 Results03 04

Ta k a m a z I n f o r m a t i o n

Ta k a m a z RY U - G IT h e D r e a m C o m e s Tr u e

▏User Report

Connected XW-80s in UseDAESUNG INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Incorporated ／ 1979926-8, Gumuncheon-ri, Hyangnam-eup,Hwaseong-si,Gyeonggi-do, Korea.TEL +82-31-8059-2635http://www.dsi21.co.kr

Ta k a m a z Us e r To p i c s

On September 28, 2012, we held a prayer ceremony for the safety of the expansion work at the TAKAMAZ factory. The expanded factories during the construction will be the production factories for metal machining, warehouse, assembly (sub-assemblies such as spindles, tool slides, etc.), electrical wiring, etc. During construction in China (completion planned in April) unit supply enhancement (50 units/Mo.) accompanying the expansion at Hang Zhou Feeler Takamatsu Machinery, and the Hengjiang factory (metal manufacturing department) will be consolidated at the headquarter factory. In the future, the metal machining production capacity will double by staged installation of the metal manufacturing facilities, and we intend optimum distribution synchronized to production by consolidation of warehouses and introduction of the latest automated warehouse technology. Expanding the assembly and machine work space will contribute to production of large-scale systems (turnkey) where NC lathes are connected, and also the measurement devices, etc., are connected, and increasing the machine tool production capacity by 20%. In addition, as a 21st century factory, it is being constructed with energy savings (use of LEDs for lighting, etc., use of high-efficiency transformers), rooftop wiring, etc., in consideration of the environment, as well as in consideration of CO2 reduction. With the completion of the headquarters factory, we shall supply even more "Income-generating Machines" to the customers.

Starting Expansion Work at the TAKAMAZ Factory

Nawaphan(Nickname: Non)Blood Type: O

TAKAMATSU MACHINERY(THAILAND)CO.,LTD.

Favorite Saying / Naseba naru (Just do it).I am Non of TMT. It's been three years since I entered TAKAMAZ. I am in charge of accounting and general affairs. I have

been working for about 12 years at Japanese factories, real estate offices, and import-export companies, etc. Since I can understand Japanese and English to some degree, feel free to talk to me. On my days off, I go shopping with family and friends, and go to nearby beaches for fun. Thailand is a hot country, but it has a lot of scenic places such as the capitol Bangkok and the old capitol Chiangmai with their temples, world heritage sites, and shopping, as well as resort areas surrounded by green such as Phuket island and Samui island. The culture is rich in variety and full of charm. In addition, the food such as Tom Yum Kun and Pad Thai are known throughout the world, and everyone should come here when they have time. See you then!

Zhihui Liu29 years old; Blood type: B

TAKAMAZ TRADING (HANG ZHOU)CO.,LTD.

Favorite Saying /Yicun Guangyin, Yicun Jin (An inch of time is worth an inch of gold)It has been five years since I entered TAKAMAZ. I have been working at Takamaz Trading (Hang Zhou) since

October of last year, and am in charge of China sales operations. I am sticking to my studies of Japanese while performing sales activities. I have customers that order TAKAMAZ products in Japan and use them at factories in China, and customers who purchase directly from Takamaz Trading (Hang Zhou). We are thinking of further introducing TAKAMAZ products in China. I spend my days off at the movie theater, but recently I have been gaining weight so I think I'll be doing sports. I'll try real hard to somehow get back to my original weight by springtime (laughs). When you come to China, feel free to head over to Takamaz Trading (Hang Zhou). Thank you all in advance for your direction and inspiration.

Thailand, Land of Scenery and Gourmet Food Promoting TAKAMAZ Products in China

Ta k a m a z S t a f f

Last year, the METALEX 2012 machine tool trade show was held in Bangkok for four days from November 21 to November 24. TAKAMAZ showed a total of five machines, the XL-150, XL-100, and GSL-15, etc., centering on automation systems. We had many meaningful exchanges, and the show made us feel like we gained a further foothold in Thailand. We think that Japanese manufacturers will further deepen their relationships w i t h T h a i l a n d , a n d TAKAMAZ wants to put more effort into this market than it has previously.

Appearance at Thailand METALEX 2012

The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF 2012) was held at the Tokyo Big Site from November 1 to November 6 of last year. TAKAMAZ displayed a total of nine kinds of machines starting with the "XY-120PLUS", "XB-1000", and the "XL-150", and gave machining demonstrations. With a total number of 128,674 participants, the show was very lively, and about 2,500 people came to the TAKAMAZ booth over the 6 days. We got a total of about 40 unit orders, and these were greatly connected to our product appeal.

Appearance at JIMTOF 2012

▏TAKAMAZ machines are Efficient.—�What� triggered� the� introduction�of� TAKAMAZ�machines?

We were engaged in developing new automotive components. While we were studying the introduction of new equipment with a view towards mass production, a company with which we have amicable relation introduced us to TAKAMAZ. After that we went over to Japan to see the actual machines at JIMTOF, and after observing the quality performance, we decided to adopt them.

▏Comply with User Specification Needs—Having�used�the�machines,�what's�your�impression?We can see a lot of advantages with these m a c h i n e s . W e a r e f u l l y s a t i s f i ed w i t h t h e c o m p a c t n e s s , h i gh p rec i s ion , and s m o o t h n e s s o f t h e automation equipment. In particular, you make machines that fit our needs exactly by fitting them to the user specifications that we are interested in. Today, 24 TAKAMAZ machines, the X-100, XW-80, XL-100 and others, are operating at our production lines.

▏Winning Support with Quality as a Weapon—Tell�us�the�characteristics�of�your�company.We will send high-quality products to market under the management philosophy of "creating value

through quality", and we have been supported by our customers. Of course, the objectives of quality improvement, cost reduction, and short lead times are a daily undertaking, and TAKAMAZ machines have become one of the driving forces behind these. In addition, Daesung thinks the harmony of our staff members is vital, and so we are also striving to have a comfortable workplace. So that we may grow together, we have started various initiatives, and have disclosed success cases over the past year "improvement days", and looking back over the results of the year, we are implementing "self-control training" in order to establish goals for next year's business plans, and a get-together in the spring, to which employees and their families were invited, in order to further deepen communication among staff members. These initiatives have developed and continued since the company was founded.

▏Customer Oriented Service—What�are�your�future�expectations�for�Takamaz?Although your follow-up is complete, I do wish you would strengthen your technical support. I suppose it's the same for everyone, but fast response is essential when a machine on a production line goes down. Especially since our company is in Korea, once we get the TAKAMAZ machine parts it takes time for repairs. I would like to construct a system where this can be done more smoothly. Although performance is of course important for machine tools, after-service following product delivery is just as important. Value is also the same sort of thing. If you can be customer-oriented, I think your sales channels will further expand.

We are extremely grateful for Daesung Industries having introduced so many machines. We will take your profound insights and refer to them in the future. I thank you for your future help as we shall be focusing in support that eliminates feeling of anxiety, even in international business.

Overseas Sales Department: Asia RegionTomonori Anata

Since starting the company in 1979, Daesung Industries of Korea has been manufacturing hubs and rotors for air conditioners, as well as automotive components such as engine parts, etc., requiring precision machining. Trying its hand at parts exporting, the sales field of Daesung Industries was not just stuck in Korea. We have asked how TAKAMAZ is providing service to Daesung Industries.

Compact, high-precision. Achieving efficient production.

President: Mr. Kim Ki Joon

*Factory Expansion: Completion planned at the end of March 2013

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NC schooling scheduleSchooling dates from February to April are scheduled as follows. To Apply, please contact our sales division two weeks prior to the schooling date to attend.

19(Tue.)-22(Fri.)February

12(Tue.)-15(Fri.)March

9(Tue.)-12(Fri.)April

company holidays:every Saturday,every Sunday,11(Mon)

company holidays:every Sunday,2(Sat),9(Sat),16(Sat),30(Sat),20(Wed)

company holidays:every Sunday,6(Sat),13(Sat),20(Sat),29(Mon)

The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF 2012) was held from November 1 to

6. A lot of people came to our booth and saw our machines. Also, there were a lot of

people who took a look at the VL2P (2 spindles and 1 turret vertical CNC lathe) on

display. This machine performs machining on one side, while loading on the other, and is

a very unique machine compared to past machines.

1. Best for workpieces with short working times.

2. Best for work where the process times between the

　1st and 2nd processes are imbalance.

Please contact the following office if you have any such machining work.

One side can do machining while loading with the other

The Phy s io logy o f Ta s t e

　　　　　　　　Afternoon/evening Shared Course...2,985 Yen (can also be added according to the bill, reservations only), Memorial Dinner...5,000 Yen~, Baby's First Meal (babies only) ...1,680 Yen, Drinks...450 Yen~ *A separate 1,050 Yen will be charged for use of private rooms

The wine cellar "Kanaya Shuzoten" in Hakusan city started in 2003 with the concept of "good food at reasonable prices". The fixed course, which varies each day (10 items from hors d'oeuvres to two kinds of fish and meat entrees, and dessert), is provided for 2,985 Yen. It is a creative place, starting from French as a base, and incorporating elements from Japanese cuisine, etc. The food is also freshly prepared, and they have many repeat customers who come every month without fail. The ingredients center on local sources, and only the freshest seafood and vegetables are used. The building, which is a renovated Meiji-era sake factory, has a relaxed "hideaway" atmosphere. It is great for both casual dining and special occasions. They also have a wealth of cocktails starting with Japanese sake for the ladies. Its ease of availability for ceremonial occasions like memorials, and baby's first meal is also attractive, and can be enjoyed by families, couples, friends, and colleagues.

Authentic, Creative, and Reasonable French Cuisine

Ta k a s a g o S a r y oTEL+81-(0)76-274-1177Address:3-2 Yasuda-machi, Hakusan, Ishikawa (Inside Kanaya Shuzoten)Hours:11:30~14:30, 17:30~21:30 (Sunday: 17:30~21:00)Closed:NoneParking:avaliableSeats:120 Reservations are given priority (Please understand that dining may not be possible without a reservation)HP http://www.takasago-saryou.jp/

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