The AX, Kraussmaffei's new all-electric injection moulding machine

Kraussmaffei to show electric AX moulding machine

The AX, Kraussmaffei's new all-electric injection moulding machine, will be in action in the UK on 30 June and 1 July as part of the company's European roadshow.

Kraussmaffei will be focusing on cost-efficient production with a compact production cell in operation on the company premises in Warrington (Europa Boulevard, Gemini Business Park) from 09.30 on both days.

The complete production cell featuring an AX 100-380 and an integrated robot will be producing mobile-phone covers.

This complete solution can reduce unit manufacturing costs in injection moulding through higher energy efficiency, greater repeatability, shorter cycle times and a smaller footprint.

All-electric AX machines reduce power consumption, usually by more than 50 per cent and often by as much as 60 per cent, according to the company.

They also consume up to 70 per cent less water than comparable hydraulic machines.

Highly dynamic drive technology and servomotors are said to cut cycle time.

They also boost repeatability, thanks to precision movement control.

The total cost of ownership is also improved by the 25 per cent-smaller footprint of the production cell (including the LRX part removal robot and safety housing).

The AX series will eventually cover the range from 500kN to 35mN (50tonf to 3,500tonf).

It is targeted at standard applications in the automotive, electronics and life-sciences industries, to name a few.

Completing the demonstrations will be a programme of talks on the advantages of electric injection moulding machines, their potential applications and approaches to optimising energy efficiency.

The Kraussmaffei roadshow will give processors in the UK the opportunity to find out more about the prospect of immediate efficiency gains but without travelling far or losing a lot of time.