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Machine SalesShibaura Machine is a leading global supplier of high-precision die casting machines from 135 to 3500 metric tons with servo hydraulic injection. Our North American headquarters, centrally located in Elk Grove Village, IL, is fully equipped to support sales, service, parts, and customer training.
We have provided over 1500 High Pressure Die Casting machines to the North American market since 1975. Our global manufacturing and world-class engineering capability, along with our long heritage of industry leading innovation, reliability, and precision, continue to make us the most proven and reliable partner for your die casting machinery needs.
Our full spectrum of machines fulfill three performances demanded on a die casting machine: operational ease, fast cycle and, of course, high performance.
Manufacturing solutions for wide range of applications
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SMA 101 – Intro to Die Casting Machine
This course serves as an introduction to Shibaura Die Cast Machines for Die Casting Safety, Preparation of machine, Filling of fluids, Checking of power system, Origin setting, Pressure set-up, Fill accumulator with Nitrogen gas, Starting pumps, Checking movement of clamp and ejector, injection, and tie bar system.
SMA 102 – Casting preparation & production startup
This course serves as an introduction to Shibaura Die Cast Machines and will; Review the Safety discussion from SMA 101, Toscast 888 instructions, Pressure set-up, Casting set-up, core, Injection input data, Ladle, Sprayer, Takeout, Mechanical, Data setup, First shot procedure, and Production part adjustments.
SMA 103 – Production and process control Training
This course serves as an introduction to Shibaura Die Cast Machines and will; Review the Safety discussion from SMA 101, Toscast 888, Input casting set-up, cores sequence, ejection speed and distance, Die open / close position speed and pressure, injection speed, position input data, Ladler, Sprayer, Take out Program adjustment, and testing.
SMA 201 – Process Control Training
This course serves as an introduction to Shibaura Die Cast Machines and will; Review the Safety discussion from SMA 101, Review SMA 103, Toscast 888, Explanation quality monitoring pages setup and resulting data, 14 Casting Technology, and Explanation of general casting technology, Process Control Power Point, Presentation of variables and corrective measures.
SMA 301- Machine Trouble Shooting for Operators
This course serves as an introduction to Shibaura Die Cast Machines and will; Review the Safety discussion from SMA 101, review SMA 102, Toscast 888, Explanation of maintenance related pages of the system, Ladler, Sprayer, Take out Program review, and testing.
SMA 302- Trouble Shooting for Maintenance Personal
This course serves as an introduction to Shibaura Die Cast Machines will; Review the Safety discussion from SMA 101, review SMA 102, Toscast 888, Explanation of maintenance related pages of the system, Ladler, Sprayer, and Take out, Program review, and testing, Basis of Machine Maintenance, Examples of Trouble in Die Casting Machine, Injection, Die Clamping, Hydraulic Components, Electrical Components, Electrical Components, Ladling unit, Spray unit, and unloading.
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"The nice thing about a Shibaura Machine is that they never have any downtime"
The Mumford Metal Casting Companies Capabilities:High Pressure Aluminum Die Casting61 HPDC aluminum machines ranging from 400-1,750 TonsHigh Pressure Zinc Die Casting4 hot chamber zinc machines up to 500 TonsMiniature Zinc Die CastingAluminum Gravity (stat...
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Toshiba Machine is now Shibaura Machine
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL April 1, 2020 – Effective April 1, 2020, our company name changed from “Toshiba Machine Company, America” to “Shibaura Machine Company, America.” We started business as a machine tool manufacturer in 1938 under the Shibaura name, and...
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Services Remain Open During COVID-19
We continue to actively monitor and adopt to CDC guidelines, as well as those issued by federal, state, and local authorities to keep our staff, customers, and business partners healthy!Attached for your reference is a letter from our President and a hando...
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Shibaura Machine Company, Ltd. establishes a local subsidiary in Italy
Shibaura Machine Company, Ltd. (TOKYO: 6104) has established a local subsidiary in Italy in order to enhance sales and service support in the European market. The Shibaura Machine Company, Ltd Group already has a well-established local subsidiary in the Un...
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Do you offer Preventive Maintenance services?
Yes, We can provide a scheduled PM service call on your machines.
Please contact dc-svc@Shibaura-Machine.com for more information.
Can I get my older Toscast control updated?
We can propose an upgrade to our latest controller.
Please contact dc-svc@Shibaura-Machine.com for more information.
Does Shibaura offer 24/7 technical phone support?
Yes, dial (888) 593-1616 #1 for service
Do you offer training?
We offer a variety of training classes.
Click here to see our training offered.
Is integration with auxiliary equipment available?
Yes, while Shibaura Machine offers its own integrated equipment, we can also offer and integrate third-party equipment.
Speak to your Shibaura representative for details.
Does Shibaura Machine offer financing options?
Yes, our in-house financing arm, TMAC offers a variety of flexible financing solutions.
Do you have data collection software?
Yes, we have dPAQET, which will collect the shot data from up to 64 machines to a central computer database.
Can we get someone from your service department to come out and inspect our machines?
Yes
Please contact dc-svc@Shibaura-Machine.com for more information.