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When developing or improving FPC products, finding release films for evaluation often poses a dilemma: standard production lots are too large, while products sourced from overseas e-commerce platforms suffer from unstable quality. By slitting materials directly from our master rolls in stock, we provide the exact sizes you need in small lots. Furthermore, through inventory coordination with our overseas locations, we support you seamlessly from the evaluation phase all the way to mass production.
The “Shortage of Evaluation Films” Dilemma in New Product Development and Improvement Sites
Engineers want to purchase a small quantity of release films for testing in new product development or current product improvement. However, standard production lots are too large, causing the evaluation process to come to a halt.
Requirements are demanded across all aspects: functionality, quality, cost, lead time, environmental compliance, and processability.
●When this occurs: New product development and existing product improvement phases.
●Main impacts: Prolonged evaluation lead times, increased development costs, and lost business opportunities.
Why Small Lots Aren’t Available in the Market: The Barrier of Master Roll Units and Standard Lots
Because master film rolls are massive and standard production lots are too large, switching to small-lot distribution was previously unsupported in the market.
●Specific basis: Customer interviews.
Countermeasures Attempted So Far and Their Limitations
Purchasing standard production lots (resulting in excess inventory and disposal loss) or sourcing from overseas e-commerce (suffering from unstable quality).
Recognizing these limitations, we have adopted the following approach as a more fundamental solution.
Our Solution: Master Roll Slitting from Stock × Small Lots in Requested Sizes × Overseas Location Network
Slitting from our master rolls in stock to sell small lots in your requested sizes. We also coordinate inventory with our overseas locations.
STEP. 01
Proposal of New Materials
Selecting a release film that meets the required physical properties
STEP. 02
Processing to Customer-Requested Sizes
Slitting at the Mito Processing Center
STEP. 03
Overseas Location Network
Processing and supply are also available at our locations in China, Thailand, and Vietnam as needed
Fujichemi Trading’s Supply System: Head Office × Mito Processing Center × Overseas Locations
This solution is made possible through the collaboration of multiple locations, each with its own role.
・Head Office / Domestic Sales: Customer Contact Window
・Mito Processing Center: Slitting and Die-Cutting
・Overseas Locations: Local Slitting and Inventory Management
・Partner Manufacturers: Master Roll Supply
Supply System: Processing directly from stock to ensure short lead times and small-lot shipments.
Results of Implementation
Improvement in functionality and performance, along with enhanced lead times and supply stability. The customer support system has also been strengthened through collaboration with overseas locations.
●KPI Candidates: Reduction in evaluation lead time / Reduction in disposal loss / Improvement in development schedule compliance rate.
●Implementation Lead Time: Immediate processing from stock.
Expected Ripple Effects and Horizontal Expansion
The effects of implementing this solution go beyond solving the primary issue. It can also be utilized as material for internal and management-level proposals.
・Securing large-lot orders in the mass-production phase after adoption in FPC evaluation
・Branding of “R&D Support” centered around small-lot and slitting services
・Horizontal expansion to materials other than release films (protection films, functional films)
・Attracting SEO traffic from other companies’ R&D labs (targeting B2B engineers)
Differences from Competitors: Why Choose Fujichemi Trading
While most master roll film distributors focus primarily on standard lot sales, Fujichemi Trading seamlessly accompanies you from the evaluation phase to mass production through our unique combination of “Stock + In-House Processing + Overseas Network.”
Product Information & Specifications Overview
The main specifications of our proven products can be selected from multiple grades depending on your application and requirement conditions. Typical specifications are as follows (please contact us for detailed specifications).
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Primary Application | Release film for Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) |
| Master Roll | Functional film (Selected based on required physical properties) |
| Processing Services | Slitting and die-cutting to customer-specified sizes |
| Minimum Order Quantity | Small-lot supply available from stock |
| Processing Locations | Mito Processing Center / Overseas Locations (Thailand, Vietnam, China) |
| Lead Time | Short lead-time shipment from stock |
Application Methods & Operational Examples
In actual operations, the following patterns are most frequently adopted.
・Evaluation Phase: Requirement Hearing → Sample Evaluation → Finalizing Specifications
・Pre-Mass Production: Role sharing across locations, standardization of specs, and local launch
・Mass Production Phase: Ensuring short lead times and stable supply through our reliable supply system
・Horizontal Expansion: Supporting expansion to other locations and projects
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the minimum order quantity?
We can accommodate small-lot requests from our existing stock. Please let us know your required size and quantity.
Can we also request materials other than release films (such as protection films or functional films)?
Yes, we welcome consultations for all types of functional films.
Are samples provided free of charge?
Sample terms depend on the specific project. Please let us know your requirements.
Is the transition to the mass-production phase smooth?
We can accommodate mass production through the same point of contact and with the exact same specifications as the evaluation phase.
Proposals by Related Application and Challenge
■ Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF) × In-Country Slitting in Thailand: Achieving Space-Saving in Electronic Devices | Integrating Connection, Insulation, and Adhesion into a Single Sheet
■ Ensuring Stable Supply and High Quality of Fluoropolymer Films (FEP/PFA) | Providing Multiple Samples with Short Lead Times via In-House Slitting
