Location History:
- Shinagawa-ku, JP (2018)
- Tokyo, JP (2023)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2018-2023
Title: Innovations by Inventor Hideki Osaki
Introduction
Hideki Osaki is a notable inventor based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of cutting tools, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of rotary cutting tools.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is a rotary cutting tool designed to effectively divide chips at an appropriate size. This invention aims to suppress edge chipping and damage to both the cutting tool and the workpiece. It also extends the tool's service life when machining hard, brittle materials, thereby improving machining efficiency. The rotary cutting tool features a hard coat film applied to the tip end section of the tool body, which includes a chip discharge groove. Additionally, a concave rake face is provided in the cutting edge-side chip discharge groove formation surface.
Another significant patent is for a hard-coated cutting tool that offers improved cutting performance during finishing operations. This invention is designed to achieve a better finished surface. The hard-coated cutting tool consists of a tool body coated with a hard coating, featuring a cutting edge formed on a ridge line that intersects both a flank face and a rake face. The thickness of the hard coating on both the flank and rake faces meets specific conditions to optimize performance.
Career Highlights
Hideki Osaki is currently employed at Union Tool Company, where he continues to innovate in the field of cutting tools. His work has contributed to advancements in tool design and functionality, making a significant impact on manufacturing processes.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Hidehito Watanabe and Shuntaro Suzuki, to further enhance the development of cutting tools.
Conclusion
Hideki Osaki's contributions to the field of cutting tools through his innovative patents demonstrate his commitment to improving machining efficiency and tool performance. His work continues to influence the industry positively.