– Intelligent Industry 4.0 solution is the theme of the show
– New MES system MaXecution achieves higher transparency and reliability in production planning
– The Chinese-made GX and the new all-electric PX series for China increasingly focus on quality and
The trend of efficiency contributes a force
Productivity, quality, and flexibility are the decisive factors for the advancement of plastics processing companies in the process of the fourth industrial revolution, and ultimately determine their profitability and competitiveness. At Shanghai 2018 Chinaplas (April 24th) To April 27, Hall 2, Stand T01, KraussMaffei will showcase innovative injection molding machines and technologies as well as future-leading Industrial 4.0 solutions that customers can use to continuously optimize production.
Make the best use of the potential of Industry 4.0
'Industry 4.0 is an important topic that draws attention from our Chinese customers. The reasons for achieving Industry 4.0 certainly include rising labor costs, or expectations such as full records and tracking in the automotive industry. For us, this is a Positioning itself as a good opportunity for quality manufacturers, because Industry 4.0 requires not only first-rate machines, but also high-performance automation equipment, control systems or interfaces', said Jörg Wittgrebe, vice president of sales for injection molding machines at KraussMaffei (China).
KraussMaffei includes its Industry 4.0 solution in its brand Plastics 4.0. These include automatically optimized intelligent machine functions, reliable tools for seamless data collection and networking, and services throughout the world throughout the production process. In short, they help Manufacturing factory becomes a smart factory.
'We look here as a customer's partner and help them to take full advantage of these opportunities and potential', Wittgrebe added. KraussMaffei will showcase the carefully selected live demonstrations at the Chinaplas booth. How to do this in practice.
Greater transparency in production planning with MaXecution
A highlight at the KraussMaffei booth was the new MaXecution system, a manufacturing execution system (MES) specifically tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized injection molding companies. 'We will be presenting to our Chinese customers for the first time at Chinaplas. Demonstration of the new MaXecution system, which increases production transparency through productivity indicators such as overall asset efficiency, tooling and resource management, or machine and waste statistics, Wittgrebe explains. KraussMaffei's new MaXecution system is based on Mossbach's MES supplier Mupped MPDV provides the market with the well-known HYDRA MES system and offers three structural gradings. In this way, the customer can determine how much MES functionality he needs, depending on the requirements. If the customer needs additional functions beyond these service areas, he can Switch to MPDV's HYDRA system. 'Using the new MaXecution system and working together with our partner MPDV, we can continue to help our customers achieve digital, paperless production and provide them with tailor-made solutions. In order to improve the use of all their machinery and equipment Their package of equipment and improve efficiency ', Wittgrebe said.
At the KraussMaffei booth at Chinaplas, visitors can experience how to collect and analyze the production data of the injection molding process. In addition, KraussMaffei will explain the practical MES functions in plastic processing several times a day in a short report format.
GX 650-4300: Asia's fastest double-template injection molding machine
Another highlight of the KraussMaffei booth is the GX 650-4300 with the new linear robot LRX 150. 'Quality and efficiency standards are also becoming more and more important for our Chinese customers, especially the government-driven 'Made in China 2025' project. China. We provide our customers with tailor-made, first-class solutions through the GX series' precision, speed, modularity, user friendliness and long service life,' Wittgrebe said. The GX series has also been based in factories in Haiyan, China since 2016. The globally applicable KraussMaffei quality standard is produced. With their extremely short air cycle time, the GX series is considered the fastest hydraulic double-template injection molding machine in Asia. Through on-site production, customers in China and Asia can also rely on short delivery times. Benefit from quick service delivery.
The GX series is suitable not only for large batches with very short cycle times, but also for applications with very high technical requirements, such as automotive lightweight construction. At Chinaplas, a GX with a clamping force of 6500 kN The 650-3400 demonstrates repeatable, perfect process reliability in sequential injection molding. A heat spreader is produced in a cycle time of approximately 49 seconds. At the same time, the connected FlexFlow hot runner control system ensures a perfectly balanced sequence match. High-quality components that can be sprayed and plated directly in subsequent processes.
PX 160-540: Thin-wall quick-release closures are faster
Thin-walled parts require power during injection. The all-electric PX 160-540 for Flip-Top bottle lids at Chinaplas therefore has a higher injection speed of 270 mm/s. PP-made closures 28 mm diameter, with 1881 short thread construction - this is a classic packaging application. ' While achieving the high output required in this field, it also requires a particularly short cycle time. Therefore, the PX160 is equipped with Speed options: faster injection, faster ejection, higher torque and faster nozzle movement', Wittgrebe said. This compact automatic device equipped with the linear robot LRX 100 is used to remove the lid from the mold. And it is put into an integrated automation unit to cover it. Compared with common solutions in the market (such as in-mold closing and separate capping process), it can save time and space comprehensively. 'China International The PX 160 at the Plastics and Rubber Show impressively combines the advantages of high-precision all-electric injection molding machines and self-optimizing control systems with the advantages of linear automation equipment and fully-automated auxiliary equipment – with minimal installation space and maximum efficiency. In this way, We help our customers achieve sustainable, fully automated production,” explains Wittgrebe.
GX 600-3000: Excellent visible parts for consumer electronics On the booth of partner Roctool (HD plastics), the exciting surface of a 13-inch laptop case is generated on an GX 600-3000 with an inductive dynamic mold temperature system Effect. 'Unlimited design possibilities - whether it is a variety of shades, holograms, highlights or matt effects - everything can be done in one step without the need for additional post-processing operations such as film decoration or painting. Process realization', Wittgrebe summarizes the advantages of this technology. KraussMaffei's next-generation linear robot LRX 350 ensures the reliable and accurate removal of parts from the exhibits. At the same time, the optimized motion mechanism and the new compressed air saving function help achieve energy-efficient production. After the China International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition, the GX600 will travel to Shanghai's new Roctool Technology Center for testing and development by customers and interested parties.
With APC plus, each part will become a qualified part. All three exhibits, the GX 650, the GX 600 and PX 160 are equipped with an expanded APC plus function, which is another advantage of the KraussMaffei Plastics 4.0 solution. 'APC plus The function ensures extremely stable parts weight and highest process reliability. Therefore, almost every part will become a qualified part. This saves material and money', Wittgrebe summed up the advantages. Intelligent machine function APC plus is suitable for processing thermoplastics, many Component injection molding or silicone processing. Therefore it is also possible to achieve special applications such as thin-walled parts or sequential injection molding. In addition, APC plus also allows processing of recycled materials.