compression injection moulding
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Thermoset injection moulding Technology and know-how f integrated for i t t d solutions l ti Presentation selection Thermoset injection moulding Agenda • At a glance • Special: material and cylinder modules • Practical: modular machine technology • Perfect harmony: the SELOGICA control system • Application examples • Summary Presentation selection © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 2 At a glance Individually adapted technology • Efficient combination: durable hydraulic machine technology and tailoredthermoset package p g • System solution includes all necessary features such as - Three-platen technology with four-tie-bar guidance and central force application – precision moulding - Cylinder module with liquid temperature control – exact temperature control suited to specific material - Bimetal cylinder – long service life - Special screw geometry – processes material without damaging the fibres © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 3 At a glance Individually adapted technology • Optimum design in terms of application through - Different sizes with full range of clamping forces and injection units - Modular product range – horizontal as well as vertical machines - Numerous equipment versions – such as for processing moist polyester • Focus: customer customer-specific specific best solution © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 4 At a glance Individually adapted technology • Problem-free expansion with automation and even complex turnkey projects •U Universal i l applications li ti th thanks k tto modular d l design – machine can also be used for thermoplastics processing © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 5 At a glance Implementing sequences with ease • SELOGICA – the perfect, freely programmable control system - Convenient sequence programming with graphical symbols – ideal for complex sequences - Patented, immediate plausibility check during sequence programming • No special programming knowledge required • Full integration of peripherals such as brush units © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 6 At a glance Implementing sequences with ease • Numerous options for process optimisation, monitoring g and documentation • High process stability and reproducibility thanks to ffunctions nctions ssuch ch as - Adaptive mould-heating circuits - Compression injection moulding - Venting © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 7 At a glance Exploiting sound practical knowledge • Extensive know-how in all areas – application technology - specifies machines in accordance with customer-specific requirements - presents machine and process technology and advises customers - supervises detailed trials and tests - offers assistance with moulded part and mould design - designs and evaluates alternative solution concepts • Focus: most cost cost-efficient efficient solution © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 8 Special: material and a d cylinder cy de modules odu es Important: adapted injection units Thermoset processing calls for 115-75 °C 80-50 °C - Exact temperature control in the cylinder module and mould - High wear protection for the cylinder module against abrasive substances - Specially designed screw geometries [°C] 400 Injecting j g and hardening Plasticising g 300 200 100 0 © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 9 Special: material and a d cylinder cy de modules odu es Important: adapted injection units • High processing quality thanks to special cylinder modules for pourable p thermosets and moist polyester • Exact temperature control to suit specific material b by means of - Liquid temperature control - Up to four individually connected temperature zones with separate temperature control for the feed © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 10 Special: material and a d cylinder cy de modules odu es Important: adapted injection units • High wear protection and long service life thanks to bimetal cylinder y • Screw geometries tailored to - Optimum material processing - Minimum return flow during injection and pressing • No material backlog thanks to adjustable play between screw and nozzle © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 11 Special: material and a d cylinder cy de modules odu es Important: adapted injection units • Constant shot weights thanks to mechanical screw anti-reversing g lock • Easy replacement of screw and cylinder module and short set-up times thro through gh - Swivelling injection unit - Central connection of all cylinder module supply units © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 12 Special: material and a d cylinder cy de modules odu es Important: adapted injection units Injection unit 18 22 20 100 25 30 25 170 30 30 290 35 40 35 40 400 45 50 45 © Copyright by ARBURG 50 2013 800 70 Pourable material Moist polyester Injection volume [cm³] Injection pressure [bar] 23 34 31 49 70 59 85 106 144 188 154 201 254 314 318 392 2,500 2,000 2,500 2,000 1,390 2,500 2,000 2,500 2 000 2,000 1,530 2,500 2,000 1 580 1,580 1,280 2,470 2,000 13 Special: material and a d cylinder cy de modules odu es Pourable thermosets • Delivery condition: granulate form • Conventional material f d therefore feed th f possible ibl • Optimum material processing thanks to cylinder module with - Compression-free screw with no non-return valve - Forward-set feed zone for L/D ratio of approximately 15:1 - Screw-in nozzle with precise temperature control © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 14 Special: material and a d cylinder cy de modules odu es Moist polyester (BMC) • Delivery condition: fibrous, non-pourable material usually pre-compressed p p in bails • Adapted material feed via special tamping device therefore req required ired • Of particular interest: materials ate a s with t no o sshrinkage age available © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 15 Special: material and a d cylinder cy de modules odu es Moist polyester (BMC) • Minimal destruction of fibres thanks to cylinder module with - Compression-free Compression free screw with deep screw channel and vaneless non-return valve - Forward-set feed zone for L/D ratio of approximately 12:1 - Optimised feed opening – prepared for attachment of an INJESTER tamping device - Temperature-controlled cold channel immersion nozzle – entry depth of 100 mm p permits short sprue p © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 16 Practical: modular machine ac e tec technology o ogy Basis: reliable hydraulics • Simultaneous movements through hydraulic ALLROUNDER S with two-pump p p technology gy • Precise moulding, gentle mould use thanks to - Three-platen technology with four-tie-bar guidance and central force application - Servo-regulated mould movements • All equipment effectively counteracts burring and overfeeding © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 17 Practical: modular machine ac e tec technology o ogy Horizontal to vertical • Individual adaptations through - Hydraulic-electric expansion stages for an energy-optimised gy p p procedure - Vertical injection unit arrangement up to and including size 290 injection unit with granular thermosets • Vertical and rotary table machines also available for encapsulation of inserts with thermoset © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 18 Practical: modular machine ac e tec technology o ogy Thermoset package Standard basis with all necessary features Optional for expansions that make sense in individual cases • Cylinder module for pourable thermosets • Cylinder heating for processing thermoplastics • Blow-out unit with valve and pressure relief valve • Interface for temperature control devices • Six adaptive mould-heating circuits – optionally expandable • SELOGICA functional expansions for venting and compression injection moulding © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 • Cylinder module for processing moist i t polyester l t (BMC) • INJESTER tamping device • Hydraulic core pulls such as for compression injection moulding via core pull • Brush devices for cleaning the mould 19 Practical: modular machine ac e tec technology o ogy INJESTER: gentle feeding of moist polyester • ARBURG tamping devices for - Automatic material feed – including of dryy materials and materials with a high filler content - Optimum pre-compression of the material - Minimal residual air and gas g in the material • Result: void-free moulded parts with a glossy surface • Choice of design with piston or conveyor screw © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 20 Practical: modular machine ac e tec technology o ogy INJESTER: gentle feeding of moist polyester Piston feeder device Technical features • Hydraulic stuffing cylinder • Fully integrated in SELOGICA machine control system • Programmable conveying pressure • 5,, 24,, 41-litre material reservoir Advantages • Easy cleaning when the material is changed • Refilling R filli during d i production d ti © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 21 Practical: modular machine ac e tec technology o ogy INJESTER: gentle feeding of moist polyester Double screw feeder device – alternative for 170-400 injection unit* Technical features • Two servo-electric plasticizing screws (conical) running in opposite directions (conical), • Conveying pressure can be programmed and controlled via SELOGICA • 20-25-litre material reservoir Advantages • Different supply forms of materials can be processed • Material Feed independent of filling level • Optimum evacuation of air • Easy cleaning when the material is changed • Refilling during production * further sizes on request © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 22 Practical: modular machine ac e tec technology o ogy INJESTER: gentle feeding of moist polyester Screw feeder device – alternative from size 800 injection unit upwards Technical features • Servo-electric conveyor screw with large diameter • Conveying pressure can be programmed and controlled via SELOGICA • 100-litre material reservoir Advantages • Material feed independent of filling le level el • Refilling during production • Large material reservoir © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 23 Practical: modular machine ac e tec technology o ogy Accessories Brush devices and robotic systems Technical features • Complete solution with injection moulding machine and the necessary peripherals • Programmable via SELOGICA control system Advantages • Synchronisation of robot and machine movements • Peripherals integrated into the production process © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 24 Perfect harmony: tthe eS SELOGICA OG C co control t o system syste Reliable venting • Advantages of venting - Air and cross-linking gases can escape p - No scorching of the surface Inject – 80-95% filling - Complete mould fill - Void-free Void free components Open mould slightly – vent • Multiple venting easy to program • Venting also still possible in the holding pressure phase © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 Inject – 100% filling filli 25 Perfect harmony: tthe eS SELOGICA OG C co control t o syste system Universal compression injection moulding • Advantages of compression injection moulding - Improved surface – prevention of sink marks - High component strength – less fibre orientation - Low distortion • Direct sprue separation possible Close mould to moulding gap Injection – compression Inject – injection moulding 100% filling core retracted Close mould – compression injection moulding Harden/ meter Open mould/ eject finished part © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 26 Perfect harmony: tthe eS SELOGICA OG C co control t o system syste Universal compression injection moulding • SELOGICA enables the flexible combination of Example: simultaneous CI moulding with main axis and two ancillary axes - Compression injection moulding axes and directions - Force and speed-controlled compression injection moulding - Multiple and multi-level compression injection moulding © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 27 Perfect harmony: tthe eS SELOGICA OG C co control t o system syste Universal compression injection moulding • In addition: individual selection of the compression injection moulding g start conditions Example: simultaneous CI moulding with main axis and two ancillary axes • This enables free programming of the compression injection mo lding sequence moulding seq ence – can also be combined with venting © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 28 Perfect harmony: tthe eS SELOGICA OG C co control t o system syste Adaptive mould heating circuits • Automatic adaptation of the control parameters to the control response p of the mould • High temperature stability in the mould for high reprod cibilit reproducibility • Multiple heating zones can also be controlled co t o ed via a a sensor se so © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 29 Perfect harmony: tthe eS SELOGICA OG C co control t o system syste Fully integrated peripherals • Brush devices and robotic systems can be centrally programmed p g via SELOGICA • Time and cost savings thanks to - Central monitoring of peripherals – d allll processes are programmed as a function of machine movements - Synchronisation of movements – short cycle times - Convenient sequence programming with graphical symbols – also for 6-axis robot © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 30 Example application Automation, six-axis robotic system: Insulating strip ALLROUNDER 570 S 2200-800 - INJESTER screw compression device for gentle, continuous material p preparation, p also for large shot weights - Completely free part handling with six-axis robotic system – deburring of t contour t outer - SELOGICA user interface for six-axis robotic system Single programming system: Simple, fast, convenient creation ti off robotic b ti sequences Injection mouldering company is independent – robotic sequences can be independently programmed Cavities 1 Part weight 290 [g] Material BMC Presentation selection © Copyright by ARBURG 2008 31 Example application Automation, six-axis robotic system: Insulating strip ALLROUNDER 570 S 2200-800 Cycle time [s] 65 Cavities 1 Part weight 290 [g] Material BMC Presentation selection © Copyright by ARBURG 2008 32 Summary Technology and expertise – in perfect combination • Individual, made-to-measure machine technology – to suit every y application pp • Maximum process control thanks to freely programmable control system • Complete solutions from a single source • Professional advice and support from the planning stage to installation on site © Copyright by ARBURG 2013 33 Thermoset injection moulding Technology gy and expertise p – in p perfect combination ARBURG GmbH + Co KG Arthur-Hehl-Strasse D-72290 Lossburg Tel.: +49 (0) 7446 33-0 Fax: +49 (0) 7446 33-3365 E-mail: contact@arburg.com www arburg com www.arburg.com Presentation selection
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