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Right: At K2025, a KraussMaffei PX 80 will make electronic components from polyamide


retained, such as large tie-bar spacing, to allow the use of complex, heavy moulds. The wide support of the movable clamping plate guarantees perfect plate parallelism, and the linear guide ensures precise, energy-efficient movements, it says. Energy recovery (recuperation) also remains an integral part of the PX series, as does high flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications. “We have made the PX more compact, more


productive and more sustainable,” said Jörg Stech, chairman of the management board of KraussMaf- fei Technologies. This was achieved through a new structural design with optimised arrangement of individual components, new servo drive technology with elec- tric ejector and a modular, space-saving enclosure. All main axes and the new ejector are servo-


electric, which improves cycle performance and reduces energy consumption by around 20%. For energy-efficient movement of mould core functions and cascades, it can be optionally equipped with a compact, servo-hydraulic auxiliary unit. The machine bed has also been shortened for a 20% reduction in footprint. The PX marks the launch of the new MC7 control system – a, web-based platform with intuitive operation, powerful architecture and high safety standards. It already meets the future requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), offering in- creased protection against cyberattacks and enabling seamless digital connection of the machine, says the company. The PX series will be seen in a series of live


demos at K2025. In one, a PX 80 production cell will produce electronic components made of polyamide. An LRXplus linear robot removes components and places them on a conveyor belt inside the machine enclosure. In another, a PX 200 in cleanroom design produces medical compo- nents on a compact footprint. Here, 96 inner needle protection caps for insulin pens are made in 4.5 seconds. The company adds that its new chopped fibre


processing (CFP) technology sets “a milestone” in the processing of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics. The process enables direct, fibre-friendly compounding of polypropylene (PP) and chopped glass fibres in the injection moulding process. At K, a GX 650-4300 (clamping force 6500 kN) and LRXplus 350 linear robot will make a complex tailgate component – without reworking and ready for assembly straight from the machine. “With CFP technology, we help customers to


reduce their material costs in the production of fibre-reinforced components,” said Jörg Stech,


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CEO of KraussMaffei Technologies. “We are particularly proud of the patented screw geometry, which was developed specifically for the technol- ogy by KraussMaffei.” Compared to traditional processes using


pre-compounded long glass fibre granulate, CFP enables separate dosing of PP and glass fibres. Both can be supplied directly via the machine’s conveyor system, homogenised in the cylinder, and processed gently with the help of the new CFP screw. This ensures that no fibre clusters are formed during processing, ensuring optimum component properties at lower material costs. It enables plastic processors to dose and mix polymers and fibres so they can develop their own formulations for components and build up material expertise. Savings in materials can cut costs by up to 30%, as well as reducing carbon footprint. Thanks to the material savings and process advantages, return on investment (ROI) is less than one year, says the company. � www.kraussmaffei.com


MachinePoint says that used industrial machinery – which it buys and sells – can help companies to reduce their carbon footprint. “Various studies estimate that 70-75% of the


CO2 emitted over a machine’s lifecycle is gener- ated during its production phase – through raw material extraction, manufacturing, and transporta- tion,” said the company. A used machine can help a company prevent the emission of 6-20 tonnes of CO2 per unit, depending on the type of equipment, it says – equivalent to the annual emissions of two small cars. In sectors such as plastics, where production lines are very material- and energy-intensive, the positive impact is multiplied. There are potential other advantages. It can also


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