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Maintenance & QualityJishu Hozen 7 Steps: Autonomous Maintenance Guide for TPMLearn the 7 steps of jishu hozen (autonomous maintenance) in TPM: initial cleaning, F-tags, tentative standards, step audits, and a Step 1 checklist.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanMold Storage in Japan: Subcontract Act Rules and ChecklistWhy free mold storage at Japanese suppliers can breach Japan's Subcontract Act, what JFTC cases found, and a tooling ownership and storage checklist.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanRingi in Japan: Why Approvals Are Slow and How to HelpLearn how ringi approval works in Japanese companies, why it takes time, how nemawashi fits in, and what to send so your customer's ringi-sho passes.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanDelivery Specification (Nonyu Shiyosho): What to CheckLearn what a Japanese delivery specification (nonyu shiyosho) contains, how it differs from quotation specs and approval drawings, and what to check.Oct 22, 2026Drawings & SpecsJIS ERW vs Seamless Pipe: E, S, B Codes vs ASTM A53/A106Read JIS pipe process codes like STPG370-E-G and -S-H, see how ERW and seamless differ, and map them to ASTM A53 Type E/S and A106, with a checklist.Oct 22, 2026Drawings & SpecsEx d vs Ex e: Japanese Explosion-Proof Marks and TIISLearn how flameproof (Ex d) and increased safety (Ex e) differ, how to read Japanese marks like d2G4, and how TIIS certification relates to IECEx and ATEX.Oct 22, 2026Working with JapanJapan Industrial Voltage: 200V 3-Phase and 50/60 Hz GuideLearn why Japanese machines use 3-phase 200V, 100V, and 24V DC, how 50/60 Hz affects motors and VFDs, and when you need a transformer at 480V or 415V.Oct 22, 2026Maintenance & QualityShock Relay vs. Overload Relay: How It Works and SettingsLearn what a shock relay does, how it differs from a thermal overload relay, what current, start time, and shock time mean, and what to check after a trip.Oct 22, 2026Drawings & SpecsFlat Face vs Raised Face Flange: JIS FF/RF and ASME GuideLearn how JIS FF and RF flange facings differ from ASME B16.5, which combinations are safe with cast iron, and the JIS 10K gasket sizes to order.Oct 22, 2026Drawings & SpecsNFB Breaker vs. MCCB vs. ELB: Japanese Circuit Breaker TermsLearn what NFB, MCCB, ELB, and ELCB mean on Japanese drawings, how to read AF/AT ratings, and what to check before replacing a Japanese breaker.Oct 22, 2026Drawings & SpecsA5052 Equivalent: JIS Aluminum Designations vs. AA/ASTMDecode JIS aluminum designations like A5052P-H34, find AA, UNS, EN, and ASTM B209 equivalents, and see what to confirm before you substitute.Oct 22, 2026Drawings & SpecsJIS Tolerance Chart: JIS B 0405 General Tolerances vs. ASMERead JIS B 0405-m and JIS B 0419-mK callouts on Japanese drawings, see the full general tolerance chart, and learn how JIS differs from ASME Y14.5 Rule #1.Oct 22, 2026