Automation is DESMA's focus at K 2016

At the K 2016, the Fridingen-based mechanical engineering company presents itself stronger than ever with around 75% of additional exhibition space compared to the years before.  
 
In booth 16F56, DESMA exhibits two injection molding machines of the S3 series each equipped with a production cell with robot system. The machines can easily be switched over from machine operation to system operation and thus are ready for flexible use. On the one hand it is possible that one individual operates several machines, on the other hand, article demoulding and subsequent handling can be continued in the outer station while a new article is being vulcanized in the clamping unit. The realization of constant processes is therefore given and completes the 360° solutions by DESMA with all technical and economic aspects in the production chain.

Realizing big possibilities of saving material. It is still the material where the biggest savings can be achieved. For this purpose, DESMA offers the innovative cold runner systems. The new FlowControl E-Drive cold runner with servo-electrically actuated shut-off nozzles enables the filling process of each nozzle to be triggered individually via the mold internal pressure sensor and the cavities to be evaluated during the vulcanizing cycle. The article can be fitted with an individual QR code with assigning all process and setting parameters including the mould, other aids and the compound batch by using the integrated laser station. The further advanced ZeroWaste-ITM pot for runner-free direct injection also is equipped with a mould internal pressure sensor in order to control the transfer process precisely.

 
The development of the innovative product range SmartConnect 4.U allows production processes to be realized in a more flexible, efficient and resource-friendly way by applying intelligent networking. The new systems make a higher plant and machine uptime, a more transparent and improved product quality or piece cost oriented production efficiency possible.  

The final spurt of the DESMA Inspiration Tour 2016 is also one highlight. On the occasion of the newly developed Industry 4.0 solutions, DESMA started a roadshow across Europe. A 40-ton truck designed by Colani and packed full of presentation technology and new 4.0 compatible products was sent to stop in 16 countries. From April until October it is on its way marked by the motto‚ DESMA Inspiration Tour 2016‘ and covers more than 16,500 km. The final highlight will be the K 2016 in Düsseldorf where the truck can be visited outside at FG 16.2.