This company, established in 1993, is a specialized manufacturer of Wire Cut Electrical Discharge Machines, having changed its name from (주)서울정기 to (주)에스피엠 (SPM) in 2018. It primarily engages in the development, production, and sale of submerged and semi-submerged Wire Cut EDMs, essential for precision metal processing [Database, 7]. The company stands as a leading entity that has contributed to the technological independence of Korea's machine tool industry, focusing on ultra-precision machining technology and automation solutions.Thiscompany,establishedin1993,isaspecializedmanufacturerofWireCutElectricalDischargeMachines,havingchangeditsnamefrom(주)서울정기to(주)에스피엠(SPM)in2018.Itprimarilyengagesinthedevelopment,production,andsaleofsubmergedandsemi-submergedWireCutEDMs,essentialforprecisionmetalprocessing[Database,7].ThecompanystandsasaleadingentitythathascontributedtothetechnologicalindependenceofKorea'smachinetoolindustry,focusingonultra-precisionmachiningtechnologyandautomationsolutions.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
The main product line includes Wire Cut EDM machines, offered in both semi-submerged and submerged types [Database]. Key models include EZ70FS, EZ65FS, EZ50FS, EZ40S, EZ30S, EZ15S, EZ50S, with additional models like the S1380 semi-submerged type and the 6-axis rotational S64 model under development and production [Database, 5, 17]. The company also offers the compact precision Smart cut S32 and the high-quality Smart cut S-cut Series, showcasing a diverse product portfolio.ThemainproductlineincludesWireCutEDMmachines,offeredinbothsemi-submergedandsubmergedtypes[Database].KeymodelsincludeEZ70FS,EZ65FS,EZ50FS,EZ40S,EZ30S,EZ15S,EZ50S,withadditionalmodelsliketheS1380semi-submergedtypeandthe6-axisrotationalS64modelunderdevelopmentandproduction[Database,5,17].ThecompanyalsooffersthecompactprecisionSmartcutS32andthehigh-qualitySmartcutS-cutSeries,showcasingadiverseproductportfolio.
Core technologies encompass the proprietary development of key Wire Cut EDM components such as CNC devices, discharge power and control units, wire feeding systems, processing fluid supply units, and automatic wire threading devices. A particular strength lies in its capability to develop ultra-precision power supply units for super-finishing, achieving surface roughness of Ra 0.2㎛ or less, and non-electrolytic power supply technology that minimizes ion movement in the processing fluid.CoretechnologiesencompasstheproprietarydevelopmentofkeyWireCutEDMcomponentssuchasCNCdevices,dischargepowerandcontrolunits,wirefeedingsystems,processingfluidsupplyunits,andautomaticwirethreadingdevices.Aparticularstrengthliesinitscapabilitytodevelopultra-precisionpowersupplyunitsforsuper-finishing,achievingsurfaceroughnessofRa0.2㎛orless,andnon-electrolyticpowersupplytechnologythatminimizesionmovementintheprocessingfluid.
Precision position control technology involves minimizing position errors, suppressing vibrations arising from hardware design and driving methods, non-linear control technology, and predictive design for machine deformation. This includes the application of full-closed loop control with linear scales, redesigning feed axis structures using linear motors, and deformation prediction design through structural analysis, reflecting advanced technological implementation.Precisionpositioncontroltechnologyinvolvesminimizingpositionerrors,suppressingvibrationsarisingfromhardwaredesignanddrivingmethods,non-linearcontroltechnology,andpredictivedesignformachinedeformation.Thisincludestheapplicationoffull-closedloopcontrolwithlinearscales,redesigningfeedaxisstructuresusinglinearmotors,anddeformationpredictiondesignthroughstructuralanalysis,reflectingadvancedtechnologicalimplementation.
Furthermore, the company possesses advanced cutting technologies, including 6th and 7th cut capabilities, significantly improving surface roughness, and automation capabilities for complex shape machining through CNC controller systems integrated with CAD/CAM programs.Furthermore,thecompanypossessesadvancedcuttingtechnologies,including6thand7thcutcapabilities,significantlyimprovingsurfaceroughness,andautomationcapabilitiesforcomplexshapemachiningthroughCNCcontrollersystemsintegratedwithCAD/CAMprograms.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
**Technological Independence and Market Leadership**: Since its establishment in 1993, the company has aimed for 'technological independence and global dominance in the CNC Wire Cut EDM market,' becoming a representative enterprise that achieved technological self-reliance in the domestic machine tool industry [Database, 12, 13].**TechnologicalIndependenceandMarketLeadership**:Sinceitsestablishmentin1993,thecompanyhasaimedfor'technologicalindependenceandglobaldominanceintheCNCWireCutEDMmarket,'becomingarepresentativeenterprisethatachievedtechnologicalself-relianceinthedomesticmachinetoolindustry[Database,12,13].
**Over 30 Years of Experience and Know-how**: With over three decades of history since its founding in 1993, the company has focused on developing and producing Wire Cut EDMs, accumulating extensive know-how, and consistently growing with over 2,000 units sold by 2021 and more than 100 units sold annually since 2000.**Over30YearsofExperienceandKnow-how**:Withoverthreedecadesofhistorysinceitsfoundingin1993,thecompanyhasfocusedondevelopingandproducingWireCutEDMs,accumulatingextensiveknow-how,andconsistentlygrowingwithover2,000unitssoldby2021andmorethan100unitssoldannuallysince2000.
**Ultra-precision Machining and Innovative Technology**: The ability to develop ultra-precision power supply units for super-finishing (Ra 0.2㎛ or less) and advanced 6th and 7th cut technologies for improved surface roughness are distinctive competitive advantages in the ultra-precision machining market. The company continuously innovates, as demonstrated by its introduction of 6-axis rotational machining capabilities beyond conventional 5-axis machines.**Ultra-precisionMachiningandInnovativeTechnology**:Theabilitytodevelopultra-precisionpowersupplyunitsforsuper-finishing(Ra0.2㎛orless)andadvanced6thand7thcuttechnologiesforimprovedsurfaceroughnessaredistinctivecompetitiveadvantagesintheultra-precisionmachiningmarket.Thecompanycontinuouslyinnovates,asdemonstratedbyitsintroductionof6-axisrotationalmachiningcapabilitiesbeyondconventional5-axismachines.
**Global Market Competitiveness and Export Achievements**: Since June 1999, the company has exported its products to Asian markets including China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Turkey, securing a competitive edge. It received the 'Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2003 and the 'Five Million Dollar Export Tower' along with a Presidential Commendation in 2011, solidifying its position in international markets.**GlobalMarketCompetitivenessandExportAchievements**:SinceJune1999,thecompanyhasexporteditsproductstoAsianmarketsincludingChina,Singapore,Thailand,Malaysia,Taiwan,andTurkey,securingacompetitiveedge.Itreceivedthe'MillionDollarExportTower'in2003andthe'FiveMillionDollarExportTower'alongwithaPresidentialCommendationin2011,solidifyingitspositionininternationalmarkets.
**Continuous R&D Investment and Future Vision**: Following the establishment of its accredited technology research institute in 2002, the company has been dedicated to advanced technological development, including proprietary CNC devices, discharge power, and wire feeding systems. It aims for the evolution towards AI-based Wire Cut EDMs and is committed to establishing smart factory systems to contribute to the future manufacturing industry.**ContinuousR&DInvestmentandFutureVision**:Followingtheestablishmentofitsaccreditedtechnologyresearchinstitutein2002,thecompanyhasbeendedicatedtoadvancedtechnologicaldevelopment,includingproprietaryCNCdevices,dischargepower,andwirefeedingsystems.ItaimsfortheevolutiontowardsAI-basedWireCutEDMsandiscommittedtoestablishingsmartfactorysystemstocontributetothefuturemanufacturingindustry.
Target IndustrieTargetIndustrie
Precision component processing in the electrical and electronics industryPrecisioncomponentprocessingintheelectricalandelectronicsindustry
Press die and mold manufacturing industriesPressdieandmoldmanufacturingindustries
High-precision component processing in the aerospace industryHigh-precisioncomponentprocessingintheaerospaceindustry
Precision component and mold processing in the automotive industryPrecisioncomponentandmoldprocessingintheautomotiveindustry
Ultra-precision product manufacturing in the semiconductor industryUltra-precisionproductmanufacturinginthesemiconductorindustry
Processing of various new materials and advanced industries such as secondary batteries and roboticsProcessingofvariousnewmaterialsandadvancedindustriessuchassecondarybatteriesandrobotics
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, TurkeyChina,Singapore,Thailand,Malaysia,Taiwan,Turkey
South AmericaSouthAmerica
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
**Certifications**: The company holds numerous quality and technology certifications, including ISO 9001 (February 2000, re-certified as KS Q 9001:2009 / ISO 9001:2008 in 2012), CE certification for all models, INNO-BIZ certification, Venture Company certification (technology evaluation guarantee company), and AEO certification for Korea-EU/Korea-India/Korea-ASEAN (2011), and Global Hidden Champion 1,000+ designation.**Certifications**:Thecompanyholdsnumerousqualityandtechnologycertifications,includingISO9001(February2000,re-certifiedasKSQ9001:2009/ISO9001:2008in2012),CEcertificationforallmodels,INNO-BIZcertification,VentureCompanycertification(technologyevaluationguaranteecompany),andAEOcertificationforKorea-EU/Korea-India/Korea-ASEAN(2011),andGlobalHiddenChampion1,000+designation.
**Patents**: As a technology-innovative company, it has filed 36 patent applications and registered 14 patents between 2002 and 2020. Key patents include technologies related to the removal/absorption of metal powder from Wire Cut EDM processing fluid, lifting structures for combined submerged and jet types, wire recovery devices, jet stream recovery devices, and anti-scattering devices for wire cutting. The company also holds intellectual property rights for core technologies such as the magnetic lens actuator patent and utility model registrations for Wire Cut EDM discharge power control devices.**Patents**:Asatechnology-innovativecompany,ithasfiled36patentapplicationsandregistered14patentsbetween2002and2020.Keypatentsincludetechnologiesrelatedtotheremoval/absorptionofmetalpowderfromWireCutEDMprocessingfluid,liftingstructuresforcombinedsubmergedandjettypes,wirerecoverydevices,jetstreamrecoverydevices,andanti-scatteringdevicesforwirecutting.ThecompanyalsoholdsintellectualpropertyrightsforcoretechnologiessuchasthemagneticlensactuatorpatentandutilitymodelregistrationsforWireCutEDMdischargepowercontroldevices.