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We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding parts processing and product development. Please feel free to contact us even if your question is not listed here.

For consultations and estimates

I don't have any drawings; can I still consult with you?
Yes, we can. You can consult with us from the initial stages, from the actual product or rough sketch to your concept of "this is what I want to create." If you have drawing data, we support formats such as IGES, STEP, and PDF. Even if you don't understand technical terms, our team of engineers will act as translators and explain everything in an easy-to-understand way, so please don't worry. See how product development proceeds
Would you accept a request for just one prototype?
Yes. We handle everything from single prototypes to mass production. We welcome inquiries from venture companies and sole proprietors. We are also happy to discuss projects that do not involve mass production. View available processing options
Is the estimate free? How long will it take to receive a response?
Estimates are free. We will contact you within two business days of receiving your inquiry. We also handle Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), so please feel free to consult with us even for projects that are not yet public. Contact form is here
Please tell me how to contact you and what your operating hours are.
We accept inquiries by phone (06-6720-8735 / weekdays 9:00-18:00), through our contact form, and via LINE. For LINE inquiries, simply add us as a friend and send us a message. Contact us here

What we can do

What types of processing do you offer?
We handle cutting processes (machining, turning, electrical discharge machining), press metalworking (bending, punching, welding), press die design and manufacturing, resin molding and 3D printing, rubber molding, casting, surface treatment (plating, painting, electrolytic polishing), jig manufacturing, and assembly. Even for projects involving multiple processes, we can consolidate everything into a single point of contact and handle all arrangements centrally. View processing list
What materials are you able to work with?
We offer machining services for aluminum, iron, stainless steel, copper, brass, and various resins; sheet metal processing for iron, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper; and casting for aluminum, copper alloys, iron, and cast iron. We also accept orders for resin molding and rubber molding (natural rubber and synthetic rubber). Click here for a list of compatible materials.
We're having trouble finding a processing company. Would you be willing to take a look at projects that other companies have turned down?
We receive many inquiries like this. As a technical trading company specializing in parts processing and product development, we select the most suitable factory and manufacturing method for your project from our network of partner factories, primarily in Higashi-Osaka. Even if you've been turned down by other companies, please contact us first.
I live far away; can you still help me?
We provide services nationwide. Our base is in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (11-10 Kawamata Honmachi, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka 577-0064), but we also conduct meetings online and ship products nationwide.

About product development

Can you handle the entire product development process for us?
Yes, we can. We handle everything from planning and design (industrial design, 3D design, prototyping) to manufacturing (prototyping, mass production, quality control, OEM/ODM) and sales support (packaging, branding, promotional materials, e-commerce development, crowdfunding). Our process is as follows: initial consultation → quotation and proposal → project planning → project team formation → design, prototyping, and testing → mass production preparation and production → sales and PR. Click here for details on our product development services.
I just want to learn about the techniques and construction methods. Is it okay if I just ask for advice?
We offer free consultations regardless of whether you have drawings or not. Furthermore, for those who wish to learn more about the technology and construction methods themselves, we also offer paid, one-off consultations (60 minutes). Please check the product development page for pricing. Details and fees for spot consultations can be found here.
If you have any questions not listed here, please feel free to contact us.
MACHICOCO Co., Ltd. 11-10 Kawamata Honmachi, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka 577-0064
TEL: 06-6720-8735 (Weekdays 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
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