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Discover how engineers are cutting design time with FRAMES
In manufacturing and mechanical design, speed and accuracy can mean the difference between profit and delay. Engineers are under constant pressure to deliver precise, error-free designs at record speed, often with limited resources and increasing customization demands. That’s where MISUMI FRAMES comes in.
Description: MISUMI FRAMES: Modular Framing System for Industrial Innovation.
MISUMI FRAMES is a free aluminium extrusion design software that helps engineers and technical buyers build 3D frame applications quickly and intuitively. With its drag-and-drop interface, automatic BOM generation, and seamless ordering process, MISUMI FRAMES is redefining how professionals approach mechanical design.
But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s how five innovative companies across various industries have used MISUMI FRAMES to improve design workflows, reduce costs, and eliminate critical errors.
Shinnetsu Kogyo Co., Ltd. – Cutting Design Time by 90%
As a manufacturer of custom industrial heaters, Shinnetsu Kogyo frequently builds bespoke factory equipment. The design team was bogged down by tedious 2D-to-3D transitions and constant part miscalculations. With FRAMES, they slashed their design time to one-tenth of previous levels.
Frame elements can be modified with confidence, knowing the part numbers and machining requirements automatically adjust. Misorders due to incorrect lengths or quantities are now virtually eliminated. The software even encourages more complex, space-saving structures such as sliding and folding doors—once considered too risky or time-consuming to attempt.
Hokuto Techno Co., Ltd. – Doubling Design Speed with No CAD Experience
Hokuto Techno designs equipment ranging from jigs to transport devices. Their Sales Planning team had no prior experience with 3D CAD, but with FRAMES, they were up and running fast.
The software’s intuitive design tools allow non-engineers to create accurate 3D models, complete with fastener placement and part numbers. As a result, design tasks that once required engineering support can now be done independently by sales and planning staff—more than doubling team efficiency and streamlining the pre-sales process.
Ikeno Kogyo Co., Ltd. – Eliminating Errors in the Ordering Process
For Ikeno Kogyo, which manufactures custom machines, frequent errors in component lengths and part quantities disrupted their schedule and added cost. After adopting FRAMES, those errors vanished.
Thanks to automated BOMs and real-time part number updates, ordering mismatches are now a thing of the past. The company reports that design, review, and procurement are now seamlessly connected. Engineers can focus more on improving product quality rather than double-checking spreadsheets.
Shibasaki Co., Ltd. – From Idea to Assembly in Under 30 Minutes
Shibasaki, a leader in control panel design, frequently builds enclosures and support structures. With FRAMES, they can go from initial concept to complete frame design in just 30 minutes.
The automation of repetitive tasks and the pre-loaded component library have drastically reduced the time needed to iterate and test design options. Their engineers now spend less time modeling and more time optimizing designs to fit customer requirements and spatial constraints.
Technotool Co., Ltd. – Standardizing Design Quality Across Teams
Technotool produces a wide range of specialized production tools. Prior to FRAMES, each team had its own design habits, leading to inconsistent quality and missed details. By using FRAMES across departments, they established a standardized design workflow.
The result? Faster onboarding for new staff, fewer errors during production, and a consistent level of design quality regardless of who created the model. FRAMES has become the company’s go-to 3D frame builder for manufacturing.
Conclusion: Smarter Design Starts with the Right Tools
These five companies highlight how FRAMES can transform aluminum extrusion design across industries. Whether you're looking to reduce design time, prevent costly mistakes, or empower your team to do more with less, this free tool delivers measurable results.
Ready to streamline your design workflow? Try FRAMES for free today