Cemented Carbide Manufacturing Worker
ちょうこうごうきんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that forms and sinters metal powders (mainly tungsten carbide and binder), and manufactures high-precision cemented carbide products (cutting tools, wear-resistant parts, etc.) through grinding and polishing processes.
Description
Cemented carbide manufacturing workers use metal powders (tungsten carbide and binders such as cobalt) as raw materials, performing powder blending and mixing, press forming, sintering, and finishing by grinding and polishing to manufacture cutting tools and wear-resistant parts. They operate equipment such as presses, sintering furnaces, grinding machines, and polishing machines, strictly managing temperature, pressure, and grinding conditions to ensure hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional accuracy. They inspect using micrometers, projectors, etc., and ship products that meet quality standards. In recent years, the introduction of automation equipment and process control technology has advanced, and understanding material properties and mastering quality control techniques have become important.
Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for high-precision parts in the semiconductor and automotive industries, the need for cemented carbide cutting tool manufacturing technicians is expected to remain stable. The introduction of automation and AI-based process control technologies is advancing, and the value of technicians proficient in material properties and quality control is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good at steady work / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Employment / Full-time / Indoor Manufacturing / Night Shifts / Shifts
Career Path
Factory Technician → Senior Cemented Carbide Manufacturing Worker → Quality Control Engineer → Production Engineering Engineer → Assistant Factory Manager / Management Position
Required Skills
Grinding and Polishing Machine Operation / Measuring Equipment Operation / Powder Metallurgy / Press Machine Operation / Sintering Furnace Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD/CAM Operation / Metallurgy / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain fine dimensional tolerances. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manufacturing processes are routine, emphasizing accuracy over creativity. |
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