Fishing Rod Manufacturer (Carbon Fiber)
つりざおせいぞうこう（たんそせんいせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Engages in manufacturing fishing rods using carbon fiber (carbon fiber), performing processes such as prepreg wrapping, curing, polishing, and painting.
Description
Carbon fiber fishing rod manufacturers use carbon fiber sheets (prepreg) based on design data to form blanks (the skeletal part of the rod). They handle material cutting, wrapping (lapping), curing at appropriate temperatures and pressures, post-cooling polishing or coating, clear coating, and other finishing processes. By adjusting fine lamination angles, number of wraps, and resin impregnation amounts, they optimize the rod's strength, flexibility, and sensitivity. They also manage high-temperature, high-pressure autoclave operations, resin curing processes, and quality inspections (detecting warping, delamination, and surface defects). Flexibility is required across mass production lines to handmade custom rods, depending on production scale and applications.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to advancements in carbon fiber materials and the popularity of outdoor activities. Manufacturing processes are advancing in sophistication and labor reduction through automation technologies and new composite material development, but high craftsmanship is still required for custom order production.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Curious and inquisitive / Dexterous hands skilled in fine work / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Factory Employment / Factory Line Work / Shift Work / Small Workshop Employment
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Skilled Manufacturing Technician → Line Leader/Group Leader → Manufacturing Technology Engineer → Product Development Engineer
Required Skills
Curing Equipment Operation / Epoxy Resin Impregnation Control / Finishing Processing / Non-Destructive Testing / Prepreg Sheet Processing / Temperature Pressure Management
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Data Creation / English Literature Translation / Materials Mechanics / New Material Evaluation / Quality Control Methods (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute deviations in wrapping angles or resin amounts directly affect performance. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because there are many changes in new materials and manufacturing technologies, requiring continuous learning. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigating causes of delamination or defects during manufacturing occurs frequently. |
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