7 Pitch Changer Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for pitch changers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 pitch changer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked pitch changer companies as of November, 2024: 1.Guangdong Saini Intelligent Equipment Technology Co.,Ltd, 2.Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd, 3.STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD..
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What Is a Pitch Changer?
A pitch changer is a numerically controlled automatic lathe.
Materials longer than 2 meters are stored in the machine as they are and automatically fed and processed according to a program prepared in advance.
Since it eliminates the need for material changes and setup changes, this machine can be operated unmanned for long periods of time, enabling continuous mass production.
Pitch changers are capable of machining a wide range of parts unattended, from needle-thin pins to long shafts, because they can handle an outer diameter of 2 mm to a maximum of 20 mm, which is less than a grain of rice, and a machining length of up to 2000 mm.
Uses for Pitch Changers
Items that can be cut using a pitch changer can be made into screws, bolts, shafts, and other parts by cutting and processing materials such as iron, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, titanium, and resin.
Pitch changers are suitable for making all these kinds of parts of all sizes and types from round bars.
Screws and bolts made with pitch changers are used in medical equipment, automobiles, aircraft, railcars, electronic devices, precision equipment, and many other applications.
Principle of Pitch Changers
Pitch changers are programmed by servo motors to move the spindle in the longitudinal direction and the cutting tool in the radial direction.
The amount and speed of movement in the longitudinal and radial directions are controlled by the numerical control method. Therefore, it is necessary to create an NC program for each product and input the program to the machine.
In the latest NC pitch changers, the numerical control unit has been replaced by computer control, and in addition to cutting round workpieces by rotating the spindle, cutting by end milling is also possible as the spindle stopped rotating.
In addition, D-cut, horizontal hole drilling, horizontal tapping, and other additional machining are also possible.
These machines are called computer numerical control (CNC) automatic lathes or CNC automatic lathes, and nowadays, both NC and CNC pitch changers are basically the same.
The advantages are that fine adjustment of dimensions, such as 1 µm, is made by computer with compensation for the amount of movement, which simplifies setting changes and reduces the need for craftsmen's instincts and tricks, making it easier to hand down skills.
One disadvantage is that machining time is relatively long, even for simple parts, due to the need for programming.
List of 7 Pitch Changer Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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FUJI CORPORATION
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Manufacturer Overview
FUJI CORPORATION was established in 1959 and is a manufacturer of electronic assembly equipments and machine tools based in Chiryu, Aichi, Japan. The company manufactures various products such as SMT equipments, compact multijoint robot, mobility support robot, atmospheric pressure plasma, and public stocker system. The products are sold under brand of Quist for the public stocker system and FPM-Trinity for the electronic 3D printer lineup. The company has participated and showcased the products on various exhibitions such as SMTA International 2023, NEPCON Asia 2023, MECT 2023, and Productronica 2023.
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Guangdong Saini Intelligent Equipment Technology Co.,Ltd
Precision Pitch Changer
Manufacturer Overview
Guangdong Saini Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd., is a manufacturer integrated with production, R & D and trade business. The company was founded I 2010 and established in Dongguan, Guangdong. The company supply high precision hollow rotary actuator, harmonic drive gearboxes, high precision planetary gearboxes, 90 degree gearboxes right angle hollow reducer, and high precision XXY alignment stage. The company’s product are used for CNC machine tools, full servo paper tissue machineries, precision concave-convex, precision coat machines, servo pipe benders, digital control spring machine, and other equipment with high degree of automation.
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CITIZEN MACHINERY CO.,LTD.
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Manufacturer Overview
CITIZEN MACHINERY CO., LTD. is based in Kitasaku-gun, Nagano-ken, and is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial machinery originally established in 1982 as CITIZEN PRECISION MACHINERY CO. LTD. before its consolidation and rebrand in 2005. The company produces three automated CNC lathes for different use cases: the CINCOM for working with long, thin pieces; the MIYANO for machining short, thick pieces, and the MC20 machining cell that can work with a wide range of workpiece configurations. The company is a subsidiary of CITIZEN WATCH CO. LTD., and chiefly serves the automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics industries.
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Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd
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Company Overview
Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd, a company founded in 1922 and headquartered in Okayama, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of machine tools and related equipment. The company's product portfolio includes CNC lathes, multi-tasking machines, piston machines, vertical machining centers, and software. These products have applications in various industries, including medical device manufacturing, the energy industry, consumer electronics, metalworking and fabrication, and heavy equipment manufacturing. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, with offices in Europe, the USA, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, establishing a global network.
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STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.
Automatic Lathes
Company Overview
Star Micronics Co. Ltd. is a ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of machine tools and card reader/writers established in Shizuoka, Japan, in 1950. The company’s product lineup includes automatic lathes for various metal cutting operations, signal conditioners for processing or converting signals, and card readers/writers for I/O operations from magnetic or smart cards and RFID tags. It also offers small printers for printing receipts or tickets from point-of-sale systems and kiosks. The company operates internationally, with subsidiaries such as Star Micronics America, Inc. and Star Micronics Europe Ltd.
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TSUGAMI CORPORATION
CNC Precision Automatic Lathe
Company Overview
TSUGAMI CORPORATION was founded in 1937 and is a manufacturer and supplier of precision machine tools based in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan. The company offers various precision equipments such as opposed gang tool post, turning center, CNC lathe, vertical machining center, and CNC precision cylindrical grinding machine. The products are used in manufacturing various products such as medical equipments, digital camera, cellular phone, and optical communication devices. The company holds ISO 9001 certification for the Quality Control Management System and ISO 14001 for Environment Management System.
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Pitch Changer Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Guangdong Saini Intelligent Equipment Technology Co.,Ltd |
33.3%
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| 2 | Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd |
33.3%
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| 3 | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. |
16.7%
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| 4 | TSUGAMI CORPORATION |
16.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the pitch changer page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- TSUGAMI CORPORATION: 3,144
- FUJI CORPORATION: 2,848
- Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd: 742
Newly Established Company
- KOGA AUTOMATION CORPORATION: 2011 (13 years ago)
- FUJI CORPORATION: 1959 (65 years ago)
- STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.: 1947 (77 years ago)
Company with a History
- Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd: 1922 (102 years ago)
- STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.: 1947 (77 years ago)
- FUJI CORPORATION: 1959 (65 years ago)
Global Distribution of Pitch Changer Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Japan
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4 | 66.7% |
China
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1 | 16.7% |
Taiwan
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1 | 16.7% |
