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Arburg: technical seminar at ATC Midwest in Elgin, USA
• Full house: Some 130 participants attended Arburg seminar in Elgin
• Experts held specialist presentations on efficient injection molding
• Practical demonstrations on electric machines extremely well received
Lossburg. On 9 November, Arburg Inc. hosted a technical seminar jointly with injection molding industry experts at its Technology Center (ATC) Midwest in Elgin/Illinois. In keeping with the overarching topic of production efficiency, which Arburg has placed at the centre of its worldwide activities this year, the subject of process optimization was the main focus. During specialist presentations and based on practical examples, the spotlight was on how plastics processers can gain a competitive edge through intelligent process control and the use of innovative technologies.
“Our seminar, which was attended by more than 130 guests, was a great success,” said a satisfied Martin Neff, Manager of the ATC in Elgin. “The mix of specialist presentations and practical applications on the subject of 'Process Optimization for Zero Defects and Maximum Profits’ evidently stuck a chord among the audience.”
Enhanced production efficiency
In five specialist presentations, the topic of production efficiency was examined from a number of different angles.
• Advanced hot runner technologies overcome challenges from tough engineering resins and difficult gate locations (Technoject Machinery)
• Identical parts out of multi cavity tools (Scientific Molding)
• Latest advances in multi shot molding for maximum profits (Foboha)
• Manufacturing zero defects with advanced injection molding process controls (Priamus)
• Injection molding machine features for consistent process control and maximum output (Arburg)
In his presentation, Martin Neff discussed how production efficiency can be enhanced through injection molding machine technology and equipment. He also outlined the benefits of the central Selogica machine control system and the available quality monitoring options. Energy-efficient machine settings and useful tips on day-to-day operation rounded off the presentation. “Alone through selection of the correct machines from the multiple options and their precise configuration to the relevant application usually result in significantly shorter cycle times and the associated efficiency enhancements,” explained Martin Neff. “Our modular Allrounder range offers maximum flexibility, for example when selecting the right injection unit and drive technology.”
Two electric machines in use
Following the specialist presentations, interesting applications were demonstrated on two electric injection molding machines, each with a clamping force of 110 tons and a size 3.7 oz injection unit: an Allrounder 470 A from the high-performance Alldrive machine series produced a medical technology component on a 4-cavity mold from Elmet. Injection was performed via a 4-way runner manifold with needle shut-off nozzles that can each be actuated independently. The cycle time for four molded parts was 28 seconds. For reliable removal of the components, a vertical Multilift V Select robotic system was used.
On an entry-level Edrive series Allrounder 470 E, which also featured an automation solution, syringe barrels were produced in a cycle time of 8 seconds. For this component, a mold with a hot runner system that enabled lateral injection was used. On this exhibit, the Arburg experts also demonstrated functions of the central Selogica machine control system, which is developed and built in-house and enables integration of all the peripherals.
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Some 130 participants visited the Arburg technical seminar in Elgin, USA. The main focus was on the topics of production efficiency and process optimization.
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About Arburg
Arburg, a German machine construction company, is one of the leading global manufacturers of injection moulding machines for plastics processing with clamping forces between 125 kN and 5,000 kN. Robotic systems, customer- and sector-specific turnkey solutions and further peripherals round off our product range.
In keeping with its motto “Arburg for efficient injection moulding“, the company places the overarching topic of production efficiency at the centre of all its activities, taking into account the entire value-added chain. The objective is to enable the Arburg customers to manufacture their products in optimal quality at minimum unit costs – e.g. for the automotive and packaging industries, communication and entertainment electronics, medical technology, or the white goods sector.
An international sales and service network guarantees first-class, local customer support. Arburg is represented by its own organisations at 32 locations in 24 countries and by trading partners in more than 50 countries. The machines are produced exclusively at the parent factory in Lossburg, Germany. From a total of more than 2,200 employees, around 1,840 work in Germany. About 360 further employees work in Arburg’s organisations around the world. In 2012, Arburg became one of the first companies to gain triple certification: to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 50001 (Energy).
Further information about Arburg can be found at .
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