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FDA-RV-PKW is a circular rail guide. This is just one of many products in ams’s portfolio. When developing this type of product, we opted for a combination of high-density engineering plastics and aluminum alloy to reduce the coefficient of friction and ensure reliable operation in harsh environments characterized by dust, moisture, and other challenging conditions. In fact, our company employs two methods for working with high-density engineering plastics: one is injection molding using the raw material, and the other involves extruding the material into rods or sheets, followed by compression molding and welding, and finally machining on cutting equipment. Over 90% of the products manufactured and sold by Germany’s igus GmbH, as well as by many other European companies, are produced via injection molding. However, products manufactured using this process are not suitable for use in ultra-clean environments, as they generate minute abrasive dust during operation—a problem that is difficult to address. In our company’s product portfolio, more than 80% of high-density engineering plastics are not produced via injection molding; instead, they are machined on CNC machining centers and subsequently post-processed using an TOBJET-developed method. This process eliminates the generation of fine dust and results in outstanding wear resistance. The product shown in the video is a key component used on CNC lathe and CNC milling machine automated production lines to automatically feed raw materials. The company using this product is a sizable, publicly listed firm in China. Previously, they used very simple ball-type transfer bearings to build this system. However, long-term operation would lead to errors and failures, and the installation process was time-consuming. Of course, many Chinese companies are still using traditional manufacturing methods today. This company uses a product whose manufacturing cost is approximately three times higher than that of existing alternatives. By doing so, they have reduced assembly time and achieved precise results, leading to repeat orders on a regular basis. It has been 18 months since its initial development and launch, during which time it has operated without any issues. Currently, there is also a high volume of orders. The fact that this product is being sold through TOBJET’s Xi’an distributor demonstrates that designers and machine manufacturers are not deterred by high prices; rather, they will purchase and implement the solution as long as the pricing is reasonable and justified. Of course, uncharted paths and cutting-edge choices pursued by other companies pose a challenge. However, over time, this trend is likely to dominate the market. Thank you to the agent who used the relevant products and successfully developed this client.