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Date Published:Dec. 23. 2022 Date Updated:Nov. 18. 2024

No. 9: Increasing Throughput

As worldwide demand for semiconductors increases, manufacturing equipment is called on for higher throughput.

Increasing Throughput

One way to achieve this is to reduce wafer processing time, while another is to increase the production amount by space.

Downsizing equipment means that each device requires less installation space, enabling more semiconductors to be produced within the same plant size.。

Reducing maintenance time also helps extend production time.
For part fall-out prevention during maintenance, see here.

NBK offers products that help increase throughput

Wafer conveying speed increase

XG Family
Couplings that suppress vibration are available
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Equipment downsizing

High Intensity
Products with higher strength than ordinary screws are available.
Smaller screw diameters and reduced quantities save space.


  SNSLG SNSTG SNSX SNSX SPEG-C
Material SUS316L Grade 5 Titanium SUS316L HiMo SUS316L HiMo PEEK GF30
Part Name Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity Stainless Steel Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity Titanium Alloy Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity S.S. Plastic Screws - Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - PEEK GF30
Part Number SNSLG SNSTG SNSX-88 SNSX-109 SPEG-C
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Low Profile/Small-Diameter Screws
Screws with extremely thin heads are available.
Ideal for space-saving and limited space use
It is possible to perform spot facing and hide the head in locations where spot facing is not possible with standard socket head cap screws.

   SLHL SSHS   SETS SNSS-SD  SSHS-SD 
Material SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304)
Part Name Socket Head Cap Screws with Low Profile(SUSXM7) Socket Head Cap Screw with Special Low Profile - Stainless Steel Hexalobular Socket Head Cap Screws with Extreme Low Profile Socket Head Cap Screws with Small Head Socket Head Cap Screws with Extreme Low & Small Head
Part Number SLHS SSHS SETS SNSS-SD SSHS-SD
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Miniature/Small-Diameter Screws
The abundant lineup of screws under M3 contributes to equipment downsizing.
  SNZS SNSP SNZT SNSTG SNSL
Material SUSXM7 (Equivalent to SUS304) C5191(Phosphor Bronze) Grade 1 Titanium Grade 5 Titanium SUS316L
Part Name Pan Head Machine Screws for Precision Instruments Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - Phosphor Bronze Titanium Pan Head Machine Screws for Precision Instruments Hex Socket Head Cap Screws - High Intensity Titanium Alloy Hex Socket Head Cap Screws
Part Number SNZS-M SNSP SNZT SNSTG SNSL
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Tools for Extremely Limited Access Spaces
Tools with reduced height dimensions are available.
Usable in spaces where regular screwdrivers/wrenches cannot be used, they help reduce work hours for removing peripheral components, etc.
Required working space is decreased, so device/equipment structure can also be made more compact.

  SKND   SKX-N SKNBR-6.35-8SET 
Part Name Low profile screwdrivers for extremely limited access spaces Hexalobular wrenches for extremely limited access spaces Bit Ratchet Handle Sets for Extremely Limited Access Spaces
Part Number SKND SKX-N SKNBR-6.35-8SET
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Problem Solution Examples by Semiconductor Manufacturing Process

Problem solution examples are introduced by semiconductor manufacturing process.
Pre-process here
Post-process here

"The Semiconductor Industry and NBK" back numbers

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Product Introduction Improved productivity/workability Compact/space-saving/lightweight Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment The Semiconductor Industry and NBK Couplings Special Screws