Integrated turnkey moulding cells

Injection moulding equipment producers are increasingly providing customers with “one-stop shop” solutions by offering intergrated turnkey workcells complete with injection moulding machines, robots, automation and auxiliaries. This advantage has given processors more flexibility in being able to see integrated operations of the various machines in the shortest time possible and manage their operations efficiently. At the NPE 2012, some of the leading injection moulding companies are bringing their whole plant into the exhibition floor for the buyers to see the machines in action.

 Wittmann Battenfeld is highlighting its “one stop shopping” advantage with its moulding machine workcells complete with integrated robots, automation and auxiliary equipment all from one supplier. “We know moulders want to see equipment making parts, touch the controls, witness tangible differences from what they already have, and experience for themselves what they otherwise might only see in a brochure,” said David Preusse, president of Wittmann Battenfeld, Inc. The company’s injection moulding machines range includes the Micro, Servo and Macro Power Series.

 The Macro Power Series is what Wittmann Battenfeld considers the new benchmark for large machines. In particular, the MacroPower 650 – 1000 t is a powerful large machine model with clamping forces ranging from 650 to 1,000 tonnes. The machine stands for ultimate precision, shortest footprint, high speed and modularity. With a comprehensive package of options and configuration variants, the MacroPower lends itself to a great variety of applications.

 Diagonally positioned high-speed traveling cylinders and 4 pressure boxes on the fixed platen provide quick, even clamping force build-up. High rigidity and stability is achieved by short tie bars and FEM-optimised platen design. Thanks to moving platen support via precise, smooth-running linear guides, no adjustments are necessary for heavy moulds and highly sensitive mould protection is ensured. Lubrication expense is minimised. The locking of the bolts is integrated into the strike plate. As a result the bolts are shorter.

 Plasticising systems for injection moulding machines must fulfill many different requirements. By applying a universal L/D ratio of 22 : 1 to the three screw sizes available for each injection unit, the processing window has been optimised to meet rising quality standards. Flexible drive concepts which provide maximum energy efficiency for injection molding systems: ServoPower technology enables saving up to 35% to be achieved for hydraulic machines compared with conventional drives with asynchronous DC motors. Many aMiesten kengät laajasta valikoimasta