FAKUMA 2017 | SHOW PREVIEW


says Sigmasoft v5.2 offers “a virtual, fully autono- mous optimisation”. It says that this allows the injection moulder to ask questions at the design stage of the part and the software automatically finds the best production set-up to meet the specified needs. For example, it is possible to ask the software to minimise part deformation and the virtual machine within the system will “set-up” itself. By optimising at an early stage, Sigma says that pressure on time and resources during production set-up can be alleviated. � www.sigmasoft.de


Sumitomo SHI Demag is presenting a cross-sec- tion of its portfolio of injection moulding machines, both on its own stand and those of partner compa- nies. The latest generation of the company’s IntElect all-electric machines is represented by an IntElect 50/360-110 which will make polyamide bobbins. The new servoelectric SDR 5P sprue picker also makes its debut in this exhibit. The company has expanded the IntElect series with a 1,800 kN clamping force machine, which also increases tie bar clearance. A new generation of drive motors has been developed in cooperation with the parent com- pany Sumitomo Heavy Industries which enhance performance levels and energy balance. Design innovations have focused on reducing space requirements and improving machine accessibility, ergonomics and precision. The installation footprint is on average 10% smaller than that of comparable all-electric machines from competitors, according to Sumitomo SHI Demag. The company is highlighting its expertise in thin-wall packaging technology with an El-Exis SP 200-920 machine. This will operate in a production cell making IML lids for food containers using an injection compression technique. This differs from regular injection moulding by injecting the melt into the mould cavity prior to complete locking of the mould. The exhibit is a joint project with Rouxel


(the injection compression mould), Machines Pagès (automation and part handling), Verstraete (IML labels) and Borealis (material). An overmoulding demonstration involves a


Systec Multi 210/580-430h/200v machine making an interior component for a series production car. The system is equipped with the NC5 control and a new operator terminal, a turntable for substrate introduction and a Demag SDR 20 M robot for handling moulded parts. The polycarbonate support is overmoulded with ABS from a vertical plasticising unit to achieve partial galvanising. At a laser marking station, a data matrix code is applied using Datalogic technology, giving the part a unique label before the robot deposits it for the first time. The injection moulding machine trans- mits all significant process data relating to the completed shot to a manufacturing execution system from BFA. � www.sumitomo-shi-demag.eu


Trexel says it has overcome the challenge of creating high-quality surfaces with its MuCell micro cellular foam moulding technology. MuCell is used to produce injection moulded parts that have reduced weight, but surface finish has not been good enough for use in automotive parts that are visible to car occupants. In a collaborative project with the innovation group Zukunft Spritzguss, Trexel says interdisciplinary expertise has produced a complete, highly functional production system. The system uses rapid, precise tool temperature change to produce a variety of surfaces, from high-gloss to structured. This development opens the way to new designs using MuCell, says Trexel. At Fakuma, the system will be demon- strated on Milacron’s stand, where a model car with high-gloss surfaces will be produced on a Milacron MTS200 machine. � www.trexel.com


Above: Trexel will show


various surface finishes using MuCell to produce this model car


Left: Sumitomo SHI Demag says its redesigned IntElect series needs less space and is more dynamic, precise and efficient than its predecessor model


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