Munekata specializes in the complete process of plastic business—from the design and manufacturing of precision plastic molds to injection molding and secondary processing such as painting—focusing primarily on automotive plastic parts, including hybrid vehicle battery cases, as well as exterior components for office automation (OA) equipment.
We excel in mold manufacturing that demands micrometer-level precision (to the nearest thousandth of a millimeter). Our production spans a wide range of components, including automotive electronics, engine, drivetrain, and body parts, as well as components for medical devices, water heaters, and fuel cells. With numerous highly experienced certified machinists and plastic molding technicians on staff, we have established a high-cycle, zero-defect production system. We also possess high-difficulty insert molding technology, delivering "high-quality manufacturing" that fulfills customer requirements with reliable technical capabilities.
Furthermore, we provide advanced cost-reduction proposals—such as converting conventional metal products to plastic to achieve lightweighting and mass production, as well as integrating multiple parts into a single component—and can proactively offer optimal plastic material recommendations. Using state-of-the-art technology and systems, we solve all your challenges in quality, cost, and speed.
With a focus on advanced engineering analysis using 3D CAD and Mold Flow Analysis (CAE), Munekata continuously strives to boost productivity and enhance production technology. Leveraging a rich database accumulated over many years, we accurately predict errors and potential defects prior to mass production, achieving both speed and reliability in our manufacturing process.
By bringing together the collective expertise of certified specialists across various fields—including nationally certified plastic molding technicians—we are capable of making comprehensive, highly accurate evaluations based on simulation results.
Currently, we are actively engaged in developing even more practical and precise analysis systems (value-added solutions or "Koto-tsukuri"). By integrating the refined craftsmanship of our skilled technicians with our battle-tested CAE technologies, we deliver solutions that truly meet our customers' needs.
Equipped with three in-house coating lines, Munekata handles surface finishing for products of all shapes, including large-scale components. Applying coating to plastic components not only enhances aesthetics, texture, and a premium feel, but also imparts functional properties that boost material performance—such as flame retardancy, heat resistance, and weatherability.
In active collaboration with various paint and equipment manufacturers, we continuously work on developing new coatings and proprietary application methods. Through these efforts, we successfully achieved mass-production coating for large-scale projector screens (100 inches).
Dedicated to developing technologies that "turn the impossible into the possible, " our R&D Center is at the forefront of innovation. Our development team, deeply knowledgeable in plastics, drives creative technological advancements—from engineering new plastic materials to implementing them into practical product applications.
For example, to help achieve a carbon-neutral and sustainable future, we are actively engaged in diverse initiatives. These include developing plastics with metal-like functionality ideal for electric vehicles (EVs), introducing biomass-derived plastics to replace petroleum resources, and optimizing technologies that maximize raw material potential.
Munekata will continue to anticipate future societal needs and challenge the boundaries of innovative technology.