Perfect surfaces - optimum cycle times
The right mold and the dynamic mold temperature control come from our partner Contura MTC. They are characterized by near-contour temperature control and thus optimize the entire production process. Near-contour mold temperature control is particularly important in order to achieve the required high-quality surface of the turtle with economic cycle times.
Always a perfect fit - the new LRXplus linear robot
Part removal, separation from the sprue, separation into the grinder and depositing on the belt are the automation tasks of the new LRXplus linear robot, which is celebrating its premiere at Fakuma together with the MC7 control system. The new LRXplus from KraussMaffei offers numerous new functions that make production even more flexible and economical. Thanks to its compatible interfaces, the LRXplus can be combined with almost any system - whether with KraussMaffei injection molding machines, injection molding machines from other manufacturers or as a standalone solution for all other automation tasks.
Even more efficient - APCplus uses individual material characteristics
Thanks to its patent, APCplus (Adaptive Process Control) from KraussMaffei is the only machine function on the market that uses material-specific compression curves for process control. The APCplus database contains all common material types that can be selected by customers for process control.
KraussMaffei is going one step further at Fakuma: all materials for use on the PXZ 121 Multinject come from Elix Polymers, which, like KraussMaffei, is also a Sinochem Group company. With the specific material parameters from Elix Polymers, which are integrated into the APCplus database, the machine function is precisely adjusted to the material being processed, making the injection molding process even more precise and efficient overall.
Why a turtle?
Turtles have always been a symbol of wisdom, longevity and wealth. At the same time, the plastics industry faces the challenge of developing sustainable solutions to prevent the destruction of these reptiles’ habitats. Innovative processes and materials are needed to ensure a balance between industrial progress and the preservation of natural habitats.
KraussMaffei's Turtle project together with its partner Contura MTC sends a strong signal for a sustainable future and will impressively demonstrate at Fakuma 2024 what innovative partnerships in conjunction with technological excellence - such as the all-electric PXZ 121 Multinject, the new LRXplus linear robot or the new APCplus function - can achieve in the field of recycling and resource conservation while maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness in plastics processing.
Other partners at the trade fair exhibit are A&E Produktionstechnik, Constab Polyolefines Addtives, CycleTemp, Formconsult Werkzeugbau, Konstruktionsbüro Hein, Motan, Jurke Engineering, SimpaTec Simulation & Technology Consulting, Reichle Technologiezentrum and technotrans solutions.
