The Three Allures of Lighting Machined from Ingots | Why CTSH Is Committed to Metalworking
The "Answer" We Found After Much Deliberation
To be honest, there was a time in the past when we seriously considered a different manufacturing approach.
With methods suited for mass production, such as "casting" (pouring into a mold) or "pressing" (bending sheet metal),
material and production costs could be dramatically reduced.
However, when we saw the finished prototypes, we were certain: "This isn't what we truly wanted to create."
The "Three Aesthetics" Unique to Machining
Even at the expense of cost, we prioritized the overwhelming sense of material that only machining can achieve.
• A profound sense of mass: In contrast to the light beauty of pressed products, this is a density that feels substantial in the hand. When placed in a space, it exudes a one-of-a-kind presence (aura).
• Sharp edges and precision: A dignified profile that can only be created by lathes controlled to within a micron. It has a sharp beauty that could cut your finger, impossible to achieve with methods that pull a part from a mold.
• Beautiful tool marks (machining marks): The traces left by the cutting tool as it moves through the metal. They are proof that "we truly machined this here," giving the product an artisanal elegance that mass-produced items can never imitate.
A local workshop's commitment to "craftsmanship"
Why can we maintain this commitment?
It is because our own factory in Mirai City, Gifu Prefecture,
is equipped with state-of-the-art machining facilities and
"machining professionals" who can operate them with mastery.
Rather than relying on outside suppliers, we apply the cutting tool ourselves,
right where we can reach it, until we are satisfied. It is because we have this environment that
we can overcome the barriers of cost and continue to pursue the ideal form.
For you, who choose "the real thing"
Precisely because we live in an era where efficiency and convenience are prioritized,
we believe in the value of "machining," even if it seems to run counter to the times.
When you continue to use it for 10 or 20 years, its weight and texture will surely make you feel,
"I'm glad I chose this."
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