FAKUMA 2021 – MACHINERY | EVENT PREVIEW


particularly in packaging, at the show and the new machine is at the centre of one of its demonstra- tions in this area. The margarine tub application combines extreme thin-wall injection compression moulding with stack mould technology (also see Surfaces feature in this issue). The group is expanding its range of smart assistance systems with the new iQ motion control, which enables Engel Viper linear robots to make a safe early start combined with fully automatically optimised track planning. This leads to time savings in the teach-in and shorter production cycles. IQ motion control will be included in the standard scope of delivery of all new linear robots in the Viper series from October. Engel says the efficiency gains are particularly clear in applications with large mould opening strokes, such as the produc- tion of deep housing components, boxes or containers, which require long mould cores. Micro-moulding is the subject of an Engel demonstration. A micro injection unit, developed in cooperation with ACH Solutions, is being used in the moulding of LSR connecting elements in instruments for ophthalmic diagnostics, produced in a cold runner valve gate mould with 32 cavities. The filigree parts measure 1.7 mm in length and 0.9 mm in diameter and weigh just 0.0005 g. These parts are produced on a tie-bar-less, fully electric e-motion 30 TL, which can be converted to a conventional injection unit within a short time thanks to a quick coupling. This enables a flexible 2-in-1 solution for the production of parts with a high shot weight range on a single machine. � www.engelglobal.com


KraussMaffei KraussMaffei is not displaying any machines or holding live demonstrations at Fakuma this year, opting instead for an all-digital format on its stand and in related activities. Its motto at Fakuma 2021 is “Efficiency meets sustainability”. The group is focusing on cost-effective system solutions for medical technology, logistics packaging, technical


Left: Engel’s new iQ motion control enables Engel Viper linear robots to make a safe early start


combined with fully automati- cally optimised track planning


IMAGE: ENGEL


appliances and lightweight construction, which allow for improvements in efficiency and sustainability. In the medical area, KraussMaffei’s application highlight is a micromembrane like the ones currently used for vaccination doses. The applica- tion on a PX 25 SilcoSet machine is cleanroom- compliant according to class ISO-7 in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14644-1 and allows for high shot weight consistency, thus maximizing the yield of good parts thanks to the APC Plus feature. The all-electric PX 161 machine is the focus in technical moulding. The example application is an intricate connector with four metal inlays. The overmoulding example shows how an advanced, completely tested and ready-to-install component can be realized at low part cost, says the company. Another system highlighted on the KraussMaffei stand covers lightweight composites components. � www.kraussmaffei.com


Netstal


Netstal – which is now operationally independent of its parent KraussMaffei – is demonstrating a packaging solution with reduced plastic content at Fakuma. An Elion 2200-1000 machine will produce 1.2 l PC round pails with paper chassis for which a pre-printed band of coated cardboard is inserted into the two cavities of the mould using IML robotics. A PP material is then injected via channels to fill the rim of the bucket and firmly bond it to the cardboard band. The skeleton PP framework has a wall thickness of 0.92mm in the area of the flow bars. The plastic content is only 11.5 g. Netstal is promoting a free e-service as


part of its Life Cycle concept. The docu- ment repository included in the e-service eliminates the need to search for specific machine documents. The innovative platform provides


clear access to electrical diagrams, technical data as well as setting


instructions. It is also a platform for ordering www.injectionworld.com October 2021 | INJECTION WORLD 35


Left: Thin-wall packaging production will be demonstrat- ed on a Netstal Elion machine


IMAGE: NETSTAL


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