GOODHILL｜SIMULATION

　　　　　　～The fusion of craftsmanship and information technology～

　Design assistance（a design of suits）
　　　　　　　　　　DA center

　
All the designs, from the pattern making system to the grading system, are based on our original CAD system in the design department.

To reinforce the cooperation with our dealers, we exchange data with CAD systems between markets
We always introduce the traditional British design, Italian mode, and various trendy styles, so that we can always provide the newest designs.

As for information management; our network system supports the exchange of data of manufacturing process information , designs, and so on just in time.

　Simulation grading / Shrinking of materials
　　　　　　　　　　　Management center

　
<Order reception ⇒ Pattern making>

Order system of GOODHILL begins from measurement of each customer's size. A basic formula of body type is adjusted to each customer's size, and the data is input into a computer.
After deciding the style of suit, the material is chosen from sample lists. From the order reception data, a sheet of specifications is made, the customer's size, specified design and the quality of fabric.
The grading software that creates the patterns was based on simulations of 10 million body types. Thus, without test fitting, well-fitted suits can be made.
The processing directions and the digitized patterns are stored in the database and managed by bar codes.

　Automatic cutting NC device（Number control）　　
　　　　　　　　　　　 Cutting center

		＜Cutting＞ The fabric chosen by each customer is cut suit by suit. The digitized pattern is called up from the database using a bar code and the fabric is cut by an automatic cutting machine. Because of the use of a network system which processes suits respectively, there has been a huge decrease in cutting mistakes. That results in a higher level of production efficiency. After the pants material cutting is completed, they are sent to the subsidiary factory. There, lining and canvas of jackets are cut. All the components have been digitized into individual patterns. High accuracy and swiftness is the most important element of the installation of automatic cutting machines. A series of cutting processes from the outside fabric from inside parts is managed through 24 automatic cutting machines. In cutting 1 set of suit, it takes 2 minutes and 30 seconds for outside fabric by the blade-type machine, and the highest speed in the world of 30 seconds for lining by the razor-type machine. To respond to the requirements of quick delivery in the markets, we cut 1500 sets of materials a day keeping the accuracy and then supply them to the process of parts manufacturing.

　jackets ・ vests ・ pants（390operations）　　　　
　　　　　　　　Parts centers　 ⇒ ⇒ Assembly center

		＜Sewing, ⇒ Assembly＞ The material which is clamped to the conveying hanger is sewn at the sewing station according to the processing directions. Each jacket undergoes 250 operations, and at each station, the material is automatically conveyed to the next station. The key points of the process are networked to the database. The pictures of position gauge, brand marks, etc. are shown on the display. The progressing of operations is also monitored automatically. A comfortable fit of tailored men's suits depends on the work of assembly. For example, in the work of fixing shoulders, sewing sleeves, we finish them with rich experience and mature skills, and with workmanship passed down from our seniors.

　Control of programs・ Pressing machines
　　　　　　　 Finishing center　⇒ ⇒ Delivery center

		＜Finishing, ⇒ Check＞ On the final finishing line, the suits are elaborately pressed using automated machines to ensure optimum conditions for each type of material. In consideration of body type, size, and the design of each customer, we finish up a beautiful suit by hand-ironing. The completed suit has a perfect silhouette with a three dimensional effect. No matter how automated or labor-saving, the basis of suit-making is a hands-on process. The measurements, design, etc., are checked up in the final inspection department based on the data displayed on each individual suit. After passing inspection, each suit is subjected again to a detailed inspection by skilled inspectors. As a result of this system of double checking, the number of defective quality suits has been drastically reduced. Jackets and pants which have passed the final inspection are sorted by each destination and then assembled into complete suits. The sorting machine has the capacity which can sort at speed more than 1000 pieces per hour to over 100 delivery destinations.