Competence Forum 2018

Fiber-reinforced profiles in pultrusion process

• Higher production speed
• Enclosed fiber soaking for fastreacting systems in injection box
• Processing of fast reacting systems
• Complete solution from a single source, together with our partner network: systems engineering, mold, full process control, and service

Automated wet molding cell for series production

• Polyurethane processing in wet molding process
• Short cycle times
• No preforming – also in the case of complex geometries
• Low investment costs with smaller clamping forces compared with HD-RTM

Fast and flexible from shot to shot

• Fast dye change: up to four colors using one mixing head
• Addition of colors in area of component nozzle
• Excellent coloring of components
• Processing of liquid and abrasive dyes
• Precise and proven color metering systems

Flat-circular spray changeover for efficient spraying process

• Quick nozzle changeover from flat to circular jet in seconds
• Two spray geometries with one mixing head
• Reduced investment thanks to one metering machine with tow spray methods
• Improved cycle times thanks to fast changeover
• Reduced material consumption
• Patented changeover at mixing head

Mold carrier for instrument panel: Efficient in individual and series production

• Intelligent operating concept for simple handling and high level of flexibility
• Dynamic and low maintenance thanks to electric drives
• Excellent ergonomics
• Short cycle times
• Low energy consumption
• Standardized modular design for quick assembly and commissioning

For producing small trim parts

• Excellent driving dynamics with servo motors
• Simple mold change
• Decentralized human machine interface (HMI)
• Air cushion selectable in proportional technology
• Choice of reliable Siemens or SEW drives
• Up to eight vacuum circuits possible
• Modular pneumatic equiqment

Compact and high-precision micro-injection molding with LSR

• Special micro-plasticizing for LSR
• Maximum precision for miniature components thanks to PX and APC plus
• Consistent compact design: from the metering unit to the gripper

Flexibility meets maximum output for decorated functional component

• Additional back injection of printed electronic IML
• PX with 3,200 kN clamping force
• IMD turnkey automation concept with UV curing, burr cleaning and more
• Twofold film feed unit with independetn film positioning

Lightweight, paintable components in a single step

• Weight reduction of 15 % thanks to glass hollow balls compound from 3M
• Cascade injection molding with maximum precision thanks to FlexFlow hotrunner control
• APC plus for repeatable mold filling
• MX series: Powerful, versatile, durable

FiberForm: Lightweight construction in large-scale production

Partners: KINGFA motan-colortronic gmbh SINGLE Temperiertechnik GmbH

• Short cycles thanks to decoupled process steps
• Synchronous and homogenous heating thanks to intelligent oven control
• Transparent processes thanks to higher-level process control

Material mixing directly on the injection molding machine

• Tailored material properties
• Define or adjust recipes yourself
• Massively reduce material costs
• Material cost savings of exhibit part: “ejotherm VT 2G combination washer” approx. € 0.35 / kg

Continuous excellently controlled processes for HTV applications

• Excellent, bubble-free metering for HTV applications
• AZ50 material feeding unit with stuffing pressure control for continuous material supply
• Precise mold filling with APC plus

Flexible configuration – fast and simple production

• Higher injection speed for optimal mold filling for thin wall thicknesses
• Flexible use of molds thanks to larger mold height / opening width
• Encapsulated drives and electric ejector for ultimate cleanness

Flexibility meets cleanliness: The PX for medical technology

• All-electric machine and servomotor- controlled sprue picker as compact production cell
• Absolute process stability thanks to ultra-precision PX injection unit and APC plus
• DataXplorer for documentation, analysis, and tracking of process data

GX Speed: Short cycles with long strokes

• Optimized hydraulics for very fast clamping movements
• High-performance screw for high throughput
• Film gate nozzle for very fast injection performance
• Extensive parallel functions

OptiSys: Development of optical multilayer parts

Partners: FWB Kunststofftechnik GmbH, Kugler GmbH, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik

• Perfect melt treatment by in-house developed plasticizing units
• Reliable layer injection molding using rotary table technology
• Dynamic mold temperature control

Long fibers at low costs

• Monitored cutting of filaments and homogeneous fiber distribution
• Newly developed screw technology for gentle fiber processing
• High mechanical component characteristics
• Material cost savings of € 0.43/kg (exhibit) compared to standard injection molding with long fiber granulate

Progressive. Productive. Efficient.

Your customized demolding robot thanks to a wide range of product variants.

• Innovative lightweight design
• Modular expandability of functions, media and sensors
• High level of availability thanks to intelligent energy management system
• Maintenance-friendly design allows optimal access to essential assemblies

Efficient production of high-quality component surfaces

• Inductive, dynamic mold heating, HD Plastics™
• Maximum energy efficiency thanks to drives with energy recovery
• Minimal compressed air consumption thanks to linear robot with air-saving function

GX and IFW: Fast and efficient production of fitting elbow pipes

• Space-saving „Smart Ejection“ mold concept with efficient clamping force
• Complete BluePower package for more energy-efficient production
• GearX and GuideX for fast and precise clamping movements

ColorForm: Complete package for perfect high-gloss surfaces

• Single-step process for painted components in Piano Black without downstream steps
• Unique, fully integrated PUA / PUR machine
• MC6 for central control of all process steps

Compact, efficient, flexible: The CX series

• Highly efficient drive concept and state-of-the-art clamping hydraulics
• Intelligent energy management and BluePower efficiency packages
• Compact floor space and lots of space for peripheral equipment

Compact, efficient, flexible: The CX series

• Highly efficient drive concept and state-of-the-art clamping hydraulics
• Intelligent energy management and BluePower efficiency packages
• Compact floor space and lots of space for peripheral equipment

Compact, efficient, flexible: The CX series

• Highly efficient drive concept and state-of-the-art clamping hydraulics
• Intelligent energy management and BluePower efficiency packages
• Compact floor space and lots of space for peripheral equipment