FAKUMA 2023 – MACHINERY | SHOW PREVIEW
the max. IQ weight control and other systems ensure process quality, while iQ process observer ensures that wherever changes occur in the injection moulding process the machine operator is alerted to these in real time so that immediate action can be taken to avoid rejects and keep machine availability high. In the medical sector, the group is showcasing a
high-precision and space-saving all-electric application: needle protection caps being pro- duced on an E-mac 265/130 in cleanroom set-up. The 96-cavity mould comes from Kebo and was developed specifically for secondary packaging. Moulds with a large number of cavities like this, require high precision and dynamics in the injection process and this is exactly what the new injection unit 265 ensures, says Engel. The cycle time is a fast 6.2 s.
Both the Duo 500 and the E-mac 130 show how
smart temperature control works. The two produc- tion cells combine E-flomo plus with Eco-flomo plus to manage the various aspects of temperature control in the best possible way: while E-flomo plus takes care of mould temperature control, Eco- flomo plus is used for hot runner cooling, and more specifically for flow rate monitoring. All manifolds are clearly displayed by the iQ flow control smart assistant. �
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Hasco is showing further developments in mould bases and other technology at Fakuma 2023. Its plate range offers mouldmakers maximum flexibil- ity in the production of injection moulding tools. Its portfolio of undrilled and drilled plates has been extended with new mould sizes and thicknesses by more than 1,500 new dimensions. In the field of demoulding, further sizes have been added to the extensive ejector portfolio. The company’s innova- tive Mould Track System enables the exact tracking and localisation of injection moulding tools in real time as well as the digital interlinking of processes. �
www.hasco.com
KraussMaffei is highlighting foam injection moulding in one of its demonstrations at Fakuma 2023. In a MuCell exhibit, KraussMaffei and its partners are demonstrating on an all-electric PX 321-1400 machine that physical foaming is viable for visible parts. KraussMaffei has developed the HPS-Physical Foaming screw with a longer three- zone area, which can be universally used for all plastics (with and without fibre reinforcement) and has a plasticising capacity that has increased by up to 30%. This allows for the selection of lesser screw
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Mould parts manufacturer Meusburger will have an Engel injection moulding machine on its stand, which will showcase the production of lunch boxes in a live demo. The stand has a special area for designers, where the functions and areas of the Meusburger online world will be presented. For example, visitors will gain an insight into the benefits of the “My account” customer area. They will be able to take a look at the wizards and configurators for mould bases, which make it possible to assemble compatible plates, calculate the corresponding components and export the CAD data. They can also find out more about the WIVIO Knowledge Management software from the subsidiary WBI at the stand. �
www.meusburger.com
US-based Milacron is giving the European debut to its M-Series injection moulding machines at Fakuma 2023. It says the series builds on the
Left: KraussMaffei’s
all-electric PX 321-1400 machine for MuCell foam moulding has a new
univeral screw and 30% higher plasticising capacity
diameters than before, reducing investment and operating costs for the plasticising unit. In another eye-catching exhibit, KraussMaffei will show its involvement in the new Lion Bike for children. The frame and fork of the bike are made of a high-performance polymer with recycled carbon fibres. They will produced by specialist Weber Fibertech from November on an MX 1600 from KraussMaffei. The first finished Lion Bikes will then be available on the market from spring 2024, in time for Easter. Weber Fibertech uses the KraussMaffei MX 1600 in combination with water injection moulding (WIT) which is ideal for producing functionally complex, highly integrated plastic components with hollow body construction. The appropriate WIT machine and technology come from PME Fluidtec. �
www.kraussmaffei.com
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IMAGE: KRAUSSMAFFEI
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