Since its development in 1986, LEX® has continued to support the field
of advanced technology for more than 30 years.
LEX® is a base material developed, manufactured, and sold by Nippon Chuzo for use in ultra-high-precision equipment. The greatest feature of LEX® is its extremely small dimensional change (thermal deformation) caused by temperature change. The LEX® series ranges from LEX-ZERO®, which has zero thermal deformation near room temperature, to LEX55, which has about half the deformation of steel. LEX® has excellent machinability and is used as a support structure for the main units of semiconductor exposure devices. LEX® is also used in parabolic antennas for communications, radars, and other applications, playing a role in the development of the space defense field.
Various sizes and materials to
meet all needs
Our products are available in a wide range of sizes, including large products manufactured by casting, small products provided in blocks, and extremely small products formed using 3D printers, as well as materials that are adaptable to high, normal, and low temperatures.
Comparison of coefficient of
thermal expansion
solutions
- Labor saving in design, etc.,
by calculating thermal expansion - Ensure accuracy of ultra-high
performance products
Product innovation is also possible with 3D laminated modeling
In the field of precision instruments, aerospace, and other advanced technologies, the demand for high-precision components and equipment is constant and stringent.
To meet this demand, Nippon Chuzo has continued research over many years and succeeded in developing LEX®, a low thermal expansion material. Furthermore, while taking advantage of the features of LEX®, we are contributing to higher precision in parts and equipment with LEX-ZERO® 3DP, a lightweight 3D printer-formed product with a more flexible shape.
Features of 3D printers
- No need for sand
molds or dies - High dimensional accuracy
- Small lot production,
short delivery time - Integration of
multiple parts - Stable quality
- Lightweight
