Arburg exhibits multi-component injection moulding

At the International Rubber Conference (IRC) trade fair, Arburg demonstrated multi-component injection moulding.

An elastomer/thermoplastics application was presented for this purpose.

The exhibit comprised an automation solution built around an energy-efficient electric Allrounder 470 A with two horizontal injection units in an L-configuration and a vertically operating Multilift V robotic system.

The Arburg team welcomed a broad range of visitors to its exhibition stan, which came from a variety of industries, from companies of different sizes.

The visitors were interested in machine technology for elastomer processing and in automation solutions.

The electric Allrounder 470 A, with a clamping force of 1,000kN, offered a demonstration of how two-component moulded parts made from thermoplastic and elastomer can be produced in a precise, energy-efficient manner.

High reproducibility and part quality are ensured by the positioning accuracy of the electric movement axes of the Allrounder A.

Thanks to the precision of the axis movements, synchronous entry into the mould can be performed quickly and precisely, optimising cycle times.

The electric Alldrive machines also have low energy consumption.

In addition to the two size 400 and 170 injection units in an L-configuration, the exhibit was also equipped for elastomer processing and included a robotic system.

The Multilift V enters the mould vertically, sets down the pre-moulded parts in the one-plus-one cavity mould, removes the finished parts and sets them down on a conveyor belt.

The complete integration of the robotic system in the Selogica machine control system means that the entire process is easy to program.

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