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The FiberForm process is a lightweight construction process and uses organic sheets or UD tapes as semi-finished products in the injection molding process. These inserts consist of a thermoplastic matrix usually impregnated with glass or carbon fiber fabric and are fed via an automation solution, preheated in an oven and then formed in the mold by the clamping movement and then back-injected with plastic. In this way, high-strength, specifically reinforced molded parts are produced that offer a significant weight advantage compared to metal components, for example.

  • High degree of weight reduction
  • Suitability for large-scale production
  • High strength levels thanks to continuous fiber reinforcement
  • Complex structures can be produced without post-processing
  • Cycle time reduction with new smart AI-heating technology
  • Expertise from a single source

Machine

  • Furnace mounted on fixed tool clamping plate for shortest transfer times
  • Flexible use from large to small clamping forces
  • Wide range of equipment options and possible combinations with other process technologies
Oven
  • Standardized oven sizes for maximum flexibility,
  • Use of modern (robust) infrared heaters
  • Single-sided or double-sided heating for different semi-finished product wall thicknesses
  • Various oven concepts (front loader and side loader) for a wide range of application solutions
Heating technology

Targeted energy input with high-resolution heating technology for  versatile usability.

 

Oven control:

  • Uniform heating across the entire oven surface
  • Freely programmable heating and control zones for a wide range of semi-finished product geometries
  • Convection function for uniform temperature profile
Automation

Complete, well-thought-out automation solutions with linear devices (LRX) or industrial robots (IR) for maximum productivity combined with complete semi-finished product handling.

Gripper
  • Inline process monitoring using pyrometers
  • Various gripping concepts depending on the tool solution

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Combination options FiberForm-Technology

CX series (500 - 4,200 kN)

Each machine can be upgraded individually: In the fully hydraulic CX series, KraussMaffei offers outstanding compact, efficient and flexible technology and provides the basis for expansion with all available injection molding processes.

GX series (4,000 - 14,500 kN)

Benefit from the first-class hydromechanical dual platen concept of the GX Series in conjunction with the single-piston injection system. Thanks to the modular design, the compact dual platen clamping unit can be individually configured with all available injection units.

MX series (13,000 - 60,000 kN)

KraussMaffei is the market leader in large-scale injection molding machines. Our MX Series is recognized around the world and is principally characterized by the hydro-mechanical dual platen clamping unit, which we developed ourselves. The performance spectrum ranges from compact injection molding units with basic automation and highly complex production cells, through to complete factory planning

PX series (500 - 4,000 kN)

The PX series is the answer to your requests for more flexibility while increasing productivity. You can assemble your PX precisely to your production requirements from a wide selection of components based on a modular design.

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