Thank you, Economic Daily, for the coverage—Rescuing "Mechanical Orphans": Yih Kuan Milling Heads Attract Buyers from Over 20 Countries at TIMTOS.

March 12, 2025, 11:07:28

Economic Daily – Xu Yuqing

The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) recently attracted professional buyers from over 90 countries worldwide. Yih Kuan Enterprise (IK), one of the exhibitors, promoted its mission of “Rescuing Mechanical Orphans”, showcasing high-quality milling heads and angle heads. This concept resonated with the industry. With the proactive efforts of the company’s second-generation leader and current Executive Vice President, Hung Yang-Chia, the booth attracted a steady stream of visitors, including curious buyers from over 20 countries, including Europe, the U.S., Japan, and India.

Upgrading Machinery for Sustainable Production

In recent years, trends such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) and net-zero carbon emissions have prompted many factories to face the challenge of equipment replacement and idle machinery. Hung Yang-Chia stated that as a trusted partner for global machine tool manufacturers, Yih Kuan is committed to providing comprehensive milling head and angle head solutions to ensure stable machine performance and improved machining precision, allowing customers to maintain uninterrupted production.

Many machines in client facilities have been in service for decades. Although machining conditions are limited and precision has declined, these machines still hold production value.
"Many people assume that these machines are ‘outdated’ or ‘useless,’ leading to a large number of machines being left idle or even scrapped outright," Hung Yang-Chia said.

Old Machines Are Not Scrap Metal – Unlock Their Value Through Upgrades

"Old machines are not scrap! With the right upgrades, they can still create value, return to production, and generate greater benefits." Hung Yang-Chia actively promotes this concept through both physical exhibitions and online platforms, advocating for an equipment revitalization plan that breathes new life into old machines.

To address outdated equipment issues, Yih Kuan offers solutions to restart and upgrade milling heads, ensuring older machines regain functionality through:

1. Enhanced Machining Precision – High-rigidity, high-stability milling heads improve machining accuracy to meet modern production requirements.
2. Expanded Machining Applications – Angle heads and other multifunctional accessories allow old equipment to handle more machining tasks, increasing production flexibility.
3. Reduced Replacement Costs – Avoid unnecessary full-machine replacements, reduce capital expenditures, and align with environmental and carbon reduction goals.

Yih Kuan’s solutions, aimed at “Upgrading Old Machines for Sustainable Production,” have garnered significant interest from both existing customers and potential new clients worldwide.

Beyond standard products, Yih Kuan also offers customized retrofit services, tailoring upgrade plans based on the specific needs of different industries. This ensures that old and even idle machines can be revitalized and reintegrated into production lines, unlocking greater value.