Digital Printing & Finishing The AccurioLabel 190 press unveiled K
onica Minolta exceeded its own business targets and cemented its growing reputation within industrial print markets
following some announcements at Labelexpo, which included the launch of a new label press. Konica Minolta recently unveiled its
AccurioLabel 190 full-digital toner press for Europe, which has been developed and manufactured in cooperation with Danish company, Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM). Closely following this, the production of GM winders is approaching its capacity and Konica Minolta is actively looking into scaling up. Konica Minolta’s AccurioLabel 190 will replace the bizhub PRESS C71cf, a system that has already been sold to over 100 companies across the globe since being launched only two years ago. Building on this success, GM is supplying its DC330 mini converting unit for the AccurioLabel 190 press, which can work in-line with the machine or as a standalone unit. The Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 190 system benefits from stable colour consistency and 1,200x1,200 dpi offset-style quality. No pre-coating
is required. The new machine for Europe comes with a web guiding system as standard. Converters benefit from its ease of operation, production flexibility, fast turnaround and variable data printing capabilities, as well as support and service. Another reveal at Labelexpo was MGI’s
JETvarnish 3DWeb Colour+ system for label and flexible packaging, as well as shrink film. The new digital inkjet embellishment press reinforces the strategic alliance between MGI Digital Technology and Konica Minolta. The new system produces in-line flat and 3D spot UV coating, 3D embossed varnish textures, and flat and embossed foil effects. The full solution also includes a flexo priming station for uncoated material surface management and a semi-rotary die-cutting system at the end of the production for all-in-one production. Edoardo Cotichini, team manager industrial
printing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, says, “The reaction from visitors was fantastic and demonstrated there is a strong need in the market for our offering. The Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 190 has been introduced
Automated stream finishing for faster surface finishing
surface finishing experts Fintek. The SF1- Automation with chain loader is a typical example of the range. It is designed specifically to boost productivity while producing a repeatable high quality workpiece surface finish. Its ability to load and unload, without stopping, ensures the best return on capital investment. Smoothing, polishing, edge rounding,
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deburring and removing coating droplets are all tasks at which the SF1 excels. A combination of these is usually performed in a single operation, for example deburring, rounding and smoothing. Roughness values as small as Ra 0.01µm are possible. The SF1-Automation chain loader has 64 positions that can change in diameter according to the workpiece or tool being processed. Tools ranging from three to 32mm in diameter can be
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new generation of OTEC Präzisionsfinish stream finishing machines are available in the UK from engineered metal parts
finished in a single batch. When the processing cycle is complete the tools are returned to their loading sleeves and tool change time is just 14.5 seconds. Cycle times for each tool depend on the complexity of the geometry and standard of finish required, but typically range from 30 to 300 seconds. The SF1 is suitable for both wet and dry finishing and is also fitted with a lifting unit for incoming tools. OTEC stream finishing units are available in
different drum sizes and with media or compounds. UK agents, Fintek, are able to supply everything needed including installation, training and support. As an ISO9001 and AS9100 accredited company, with over 30 years’
after further large-scale screening of the market. We have listened carefully to customer feedback, which has really helped shape our ideas and thinking.” “The high level of interest demonstrated that
the AccurioLabel 190 press will sell extremely well. The in-line finishing option has been well received, as was the flexibility of running offline too. And, not even a week after Labelexpo, the production of GM winders is approaching its capacity and we are actively looking into scaling up.” Konica Minolta’s proven digital toner-based
technology for labels is used extensively at customer sites across the world. The systems are provided locally, along with delivery of parts and consumables. Outside of Europe, the winders for Konica Minolta’s AccurioLabel 190 will still be provided by established partner, Miyakoshi. Konica Minolta label press systems fill the gap
between entry level and high-end digital printing presses. Shipping for the new AccurioLabel 190 press is due to begin in December 2017.
www.konicaminolta.com
experience working with engineers in aerospace, automotive, medical device and other precision industries, Fintek can advise customers on the best machine for individual needs. The company also offers a free test part processing service to establish the correct combination of machine, media or compound and cycle time.
www.fintek.co.uk
www.convertermag.co.uk
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