Injection Molding Machine comes in vertical-vertical design.
Press Release Summary:
Offering 15-300 tons of clamp force, Magna V vertical-insert injection molding machines combine digital positioning and overlapping functions with open-access, tiebar-less C-frame design. Features include XTREEM® PC-based control system; digital hydraulics; and stationary, shuttle, or rotary tables. Suited for process-specific situations, ergonomic units offer injection sizes from 0.5-54 oz. Multi-component configurations are available, as are hybrid and all-electric designs.
Original Press Release:
Cincinnati Milacron Magna V Vertical-Vertical Injection Machines Now Offered in Application-Specific Variations
Available in 15, 24, 65 and 130-ton sizes, process-specific machines have delivered 100% productivity increases.
May 2006 -Cincinnati Milacron Magna V vertical-insert injection molding machines are now being offered in vertical-vertical configuration for process-specific situations, resulting in significant increases in productivity. According to Tony Marchelletta, director of vertical product technology at Milacron, molders have realized as much as 100% increases in productivity over prior methods of manufacturing. "Each situation is unique and usually proprietary, but the result is a significant cycle time reduction with higher part quality and Cpk," Marchelletta stated. "We are integrating machines with molds, bowl feeders, in-line conveyors, and automation for insert placement, part removal, inspection and packaging. We've developed systems for golf balls, wire and cable molding, reel-to-reel terminals, stamping encapsulation, needles, tube and hose connections, coil encapsulation, and high speed molding."
The Cincinnati Milacron Magna V combines digital positioning and "overlapping functions" with an open-access C-frame design that gives molders exceptional flexibility for "best-in-class" speed and precision. The Magna V provides advanced Milacron technologies, such as the XTREEM® PC-based control system, digital hydraulics, and fast cycling features, all in a tiebar-less C frame design that provides up to 30% greater mold space for the money. Ergonomic design and the latest ANSI-compliant safety features provide unmatched operator friendliness.
"The drive to lighten automotive parts and reduce vehicle noise is leading to a renaissance in insert molding technology," added Bob Strickley, Milacron director of marketing. "As suppliers strive to reduce part thickness, they add strength with a metal insert, or they may overmold a metal part for improved damping. The advantages of vertical-vertical injection molding have gained a lot of converts. This machine configuration allows use of a standard mold base and allows greater flexibility in routing the runner system. It can also run molds normally used in a conventional horizontal machine."
Cincinnati Milacron Magna V presses offer the widest range of clamp force in the industry of 15, 30, 50, 80, 130, 200, 280 and 300 tons with stationary, shuttle or rotary tables. Standard vertical-vertical systems go up to 130 tons, but larger systems may be available on special order. Injection unit sizes range from 0.5 oz. to 54 oz. Multi-component configurations are available, as well as hybrid and all-electric designs.
The Magna V offers the shortest cycle time and changeover in its class. The low, large-diameter, wide-open table is designed specifically to meet the preferences of North American molders, according to Marchelletta. The rotary table is performance-tuned for fast rotation with high-torque motors, improved gearing and closed-loop control. "The innovative tiebar-less C-frame design is ideal for use with quick-mold-change systems and allows molds and core cylinders to extend outside the platens, increasing the machine's mold capacity up to 30% over toggle and tie-bar design machines," Marchelletta adds. "This lets processors use larger tooling on a smaller tonnage insert machine. It also streamlines mold handling, and improves access to mold cooling and electrical connections."
Cycle time reductions of four seconds or more are possible using a new safety gate option that allows the gate to remain down while the molds rotate behind, maintaining OSHA-approved coverage of the lower mold halves. Hydraulic parting line adjustment reduces changeover time by setting nozzle height through the control as part of the mold setup file, eliminating manual adjustment of the injection unit.
The Magna V uses an advanced multi-pump hydraulic system to provide more flow for faster clamp speeds, tonnage build times, and concurrent axis motions. A servo-controlled pump minimizes energy usage, supplemented by a fixed volume pump for eject and core functions. This provides unlimited flow for ejection sequences, core pulls and auxiliary functions. Rapid traverse cylinders and pre-fill clamp design enable fast clamp speeds and rapid tonnage build for improved cycle times.
Digital transducers, immune to EMI/RFI, provide positioning accuracy of ±0.001" for each critical axis. This allows precise, profiled control of injection, sled, clamp, ejector and table motions. The digital transducers also reduce setup time by eliminating the need to manually set position sensors around the machine. Along with a closed-loop hydraulic clamp, the transducers minimize changeover time and allow for faster cycles when compared to vertical-toggle designs.
Rotary table Magna models come standard with a perimeter light curtain system that stops table motion when anything penetrates the curtain. This permits 'one-touch' cycle initiation, once inserts are loaded, freeing up the operator to work on related procedures such as part inspection or palletizing while the table and clamp are in motion. The light curtains also allow multiple operators to safely work around a rotary table.
Special emphasis on ergonomics and safety make the Magna V presses exceptionally operator-friendly. Ergonomic innovations and improvements include: open, unobstructed table access; 10% lower table height and adjustable-height operator station for optimized comfort; and optical switches for ease of operation. Magna Vertical safety features meet the latest ANSI standards, which include: safety E-stop button, a guard that automatically covers nozzle during operator exposure, wrap-around gate for operator safety in the mold clamping area, hydraulic counterbalance valve circuitry, and a mechanical jam bar.
One of industry's most versatile and powerful controls for injection molding, Milacron's PC-based XTREEM is ideal for insert molding, providing easy configuration for high-speed, automated control over multiple functions - rotary or shuttle table, multiple mold halves, insert placement and removal devices, finishing and decorating stations, and other downstream equipment. To reduce cycle time, the XTREEM control provides three-step profiling of clamp opening and closing, as well a timed mold protection system that senses misplaced inserts. The PC-based control is Ethernet capable, enabling on-line diagnostic support from Milacron's process experts and 24-hour parts availability from ServTek.
For more information on Magna V machines, contact Tony Marchelletta at 513-536-2000 or 1-888-MILACRON (645-2276) or fax 1-800-282-8082. Visit Milacron's home page at www.milacron.com for a detailed look at solutions that build productivity through advanced technology.
