To celebrate 180 years trading KraussMaffei will host a machinery showcase in Munich – The KraussMaffei Group is opening its doors in Munich on June 6 and 7, 2018, giving visitors a glimpse of the latest technologies and innovations from the KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal brands that make the company a leader in mechanical engineering – KraussMaffei machinery showcase Munich - Arhive
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To celebrate 180 years trading KraussMaffei will host a machinery showcase in Munich
The KraussMaffei Group is opening its doors in Munich on June 6 and 7, 2018, giving visitors a glimpse of the latest technologies and innovations from the KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal brands that make the company a leader in mechanical engineering. Its pioneer spirit will be brought to life by a variety of operating machines, all of which satisfy the high standards of specific customers for machines and systems for increased efficiency and economic viability, as well as intelligent Industry 4.0 solutions.
The KraussMaffei Group will be strategically realigning itself. CEO Frank Stieler explains the opportunities that the new business models will create for KraussMaffeii, saying: “Services, digital services and new offers such as our leasing model will make the difference in the future. These concepts work for all series and applications in our portfolio. If we apply them to our entire product range, great opportunities will be opened up for us.”
For Injection Moulding Machinery, the Competence Forum is guided by the principle of “Processing intelligent materials with intelligent machines.” “We will be using a total of 18 injection moulding machines to give our customers a live demonstration of the expertise and engineering passion that KraussMaffei has for all sectors of the plastics industry. Among these machines, the new all-electric PX 25 for very small shot weights and the PX 320, which expands the application spectrum on the top end, will be making their world premieres. Our Plastics 4.0 modules provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions for digitising and networking their production,” said Dr. Hans Ulrich Golz, President of the Injection Moulding Machinery segment of the KraussMaffei Group.
Netstal Elion for caps, on show at the Competence Forum
At the Competence Forum, a demonstration will be given of the MES system MaXecution, a reliable tool for planning and production monitoring. DataXplorer creates transparency down to the component level and BlueBoX makes it possible to monitor overall production in real time. On the machine level, the APC plus adaptive process control ensures consistent quality shot-for-shot.
The GX 650 with the new speed option, an incredibly cost-effective solution for the large packaging market, is making its European debut at the Competence Forum. An additional GX 400 will be producing fittings made from polypropylene in a 10-cavity mold. Other highlights are the demoulding process with an innovative link guide, the 6-axis robot with high-tech gripper and the integrated sprue disposal.
An additional must-see at the Competence Forum is the processing of 3M hollow glass microspheres on the MX 1600-12000. This material allows precise cavities to be made in the compounds, reducing the density. This minimises weight and offers a great deal of potential for lightweight automotive construction or for insulating properties in construction.
The FlexFlow hot runner control from KraussMaffei’s Partner, HRS Flow, has been integrated into the MC6 control system to ensure perfectly balanced cascade calibration. This results in components free of joint lines, which can then be painted or electroplated directly.
Additional highlights at the Competence Forum include silicone processing (liquid and solid silicone), thermoplastic lightweight construction using FiberForm technology, ColorForm applications with Piano Black as well as direct compounding thanks to the new DCIM process.
Netstal ELION for high-volume production
In a cycle of about four seconds and with 32 cavities, a hybrid Netstal ELION 2200 produces milk bottle screw-cap closures with a diameter of 38 mm. Every hour, approximately 29,000 screw-cap closures are injection-molded from HDPE. Each one weights 2.8 grams. Output volumes this large have always required a great deal of attention be paid to quality assurance, increased efficiency and operability. In line with these principles and with the spirit of Industry 4.0, Netstal is teaming up with its system partner Intravis to demonstrate the integration of external peripheral data. In a continuous control loop, the machine control system receives up-to-date information on individual product characteristics from the Cap Watcher III visual inspection system. The information gained allows the injection molding machine to calibrate itself and continuously produce screw-cap closures while adhering to extremely strict tolerances.
Additional exhibits like the new electric I-panel mold carrier or the new optimized SCS mixing head for structural component spraying round out the extensive Portfolio.
Over the course of two days, the company is both offering an in-depth look into the plant grounds and demonstrating its expertise as a system partner in the digital age. Alongside the live demonstrations, visitors will receive further technical details in the form of lecture series and talks given by presenters. Partner companies from the areas of research, material processing, mould technology and peripheral technology complete the full program agenda. At the evening event on June 6, customers, prospective customers and partners will close out the day by getting together and enjoying a relaxed atmosphere with their contact persons.
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