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Direct Compounding Injection Molding (DCIM)

Direct Compounding Injection Molding (DCIM)

The DCIM process combines injection molding and compounding in one process. A single-screw extruder takes over the material preparation, which makes the process economically attractive, especially for smaller components with a shot weight of 50 g to 2000 g. Material savings of up to 50 percent per kilogram can thus be achieved.

Your benefits

  • Processing of recyclates with higher viscosity

  • Material cost savings of 0.30 €/kg to 1.00 €/kg

  • Own recipe sovereignty and thus demand-optimized material selection

  • Less energy consumption and reduced CO2 footprint (production in one heat)

Highlights

  • Integrated degassing zone replaces drying process

  • Excellent melting and homogenizing behavior

  • Good intake of poorly flowing materials

  • Easy process configuration and monitoring through integrated extrusion functions in the MC6 control

Applications

Electronics

Electronics

Technical parts

Technical parts

Automotive

BMW Cover

Logistics

Logistics

Features

Implementation of compounding in molded part production

Single-screw extruder with direct connection to the plasticizing unit

Optimized mixing and dispersing effect

Saving of a melting process through integrated compounding

Controlled throughput with the help of gravimetric dosing system and continuous conveying system

Standard injection unit also suitable for standard injection molding operation

Downloads

DCIM or IMC: Compounding and injection molding in one step

Taking (material) responsibility - Success story ZF Vigo, Spain

Cost-effective direct compounding for medium-sized components (Kunststoffe International, September 2022)

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