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EXPERIENCE OUR INJECTION MOLDING
MACHINES OF THE MX SERIES
APPLICATION AREAS
OF THE MX SERIES
FACTS & FIGURES
Clamping/injection matrix
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Maximum modularity
Customer-specific solutions
Innovative locking
system
Maximum speed
combined with
maximum precision
Absolute platen parallelism thanks to innovative Very short locking times – bringing innovation, even
clamping technology down to the smallest detail
Force flow-optimized sliding shoes reliably support the The hydro-mechanical fourfold locking on the tiebars
movable mold fixing platen as it travels on the machine is carried out by saw-tooth shaped gripping elements
bed. The sliding shoes are guided horizontally at the side. behind the moving platen which mesh together. It is
Even for very heavy molds and maximum opening widths, designed for very short locking times combined with
exact platen parallelism is guaranteed at all times. In precise positioning. The even force transmission through
addition, the tiebars are permanently guided via slide progressive tooth flank play and the friction-optimized
bushings. The dynamic movement is produced by two material combination of brass and steel together ensure
movement cylinders which are arranged diagonally and maximum service life.
positioned on the outside.
The force flow- and weight-optimized sliding Premium-quality material combinations Molds are protected in every position
shoes ensure that the moving platens are increase durability. thanks to the guided tiebars.
guided securely.
Encapsulated locking unit and clamping force cylinder for extremely
short cycles. The moving platen is manufactured in a box structure and
optimized according to FEM (finite element method).
MX 1600
Building up clamping force quickly and reliably a way that the mold parting lines are not affected and the
The special pressure pads of the MX series allow molds are permanently protected. Thanks to the reduction
clamping force to be built up very quickly, and the pads in mold wear, you benefit from significantly lower mainte-
always position exactly. The clamping force is built up at nance costs and can sustainably optimize your production
precisely the same time on all four tiebars. costs.
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The injection unit is at the heart of
our machines. It guarantees maximum
precision and process stability.
YOUR BENEFITS:
∙ Outstanding shot weight consistency
∙ High level of part quality
∙ First-class process stability
∙ Longer service life
∙ High expertise with special polymers
∙ Fast plasticizing unit change
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USABILITY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
THE NEW MC6 CONTROL SYSTEM
WITH SPLITSCREEN TECHNOLOGY
AND ECO FUNCTION
The new MC6 control system meets all of your Go Eco! Energy efficiency at the push of a button
usability needs. In keeping with our overall energy-efficient design, the
MC6 control system has an "Eco button". This allows you
Whether you are working with a KraussMaffei control to configure the machine in the most energy-efficient
system for the first time or you are accustomed to its manner at the touch of a button.
MC5 predecessor – MC6 technology is so intuitively ac-
cessible that you will work better and more efficiently Intelligent user profiles
than ever before. Thanks to standardized role profiles – from the ma-
chine operator and mold setter through to the produc-
Everything in sight - thanks to the new SplitScreen tion manager – you can assign different authorizations
technology quickly and easily. Of course, you can also create ad-
SplitScreen technology is one of the special highlights ditional hierarchy levels and assign individual rights to
of the MC6: Thanks to the split-screen display, you can users. Another feature of the MC6 is the resistive dual-
see the most important production processes simulta- touch function which also allows the screen to be op-
neously. In parallel with the actual value cycles, you erated by a person wearing gloves. With the Windows 7
can control, for example, th e injection process. Embedded operating system, the MC6 is ideally
equipped for today's technologies and those in future.
Clarity thanks to the ProcessDesigner tool The MC6 control system can be ordered in more than
The integrated ProcessDesigner tool provides a clear 30 languages. And best of all: Every feature is available
visual presentation of all current processes and enables not only with the control system, but also on the hand-
you to modify them, depending on requirements, by held pendant.
means of simple drag-and-drop movements or swiping
movements.
Do you get the most
energy-efficient machine
Destination reached with just two taps – thanks to setting? Always! – Simply
a drop-down menu and a favorites bar press the Eco button.
To ensure that handling the control unit is as user-
friendly as possible, deeper navigation levels have gener-
ally been avoided with the MC6. Based on the credo
"reaching the destination as quickly as possible", a clear
overall concept with individually configurable favorites
bars is produced. In order to guarantee optimum use, the YOUR BENEFITS:
machine keypad only provides the keys which can be
selected in regard to the operating states of the machine. ∙ User-friendly function principle
∙ Simple process control thanks to
Our user-friendly principle is rounded off by a special
SplitScreen and ProcessDesigner
field for selecting systems. You can therefore directly ∙ Clear structures
select all components of the machine up to automation ∙ Standardized user administration
and technology. ∙ Two-way operation of automation and
machine possible
With innovative features such as SplitScreen technology, the MC6
control system offers you greater convenience and usability.
The MC6 control system impresses customers You can operate the automation both from the handheld
with its clear overall concept. Here pendant and from the injection molding machine.
using ProcessDesigner as an example. And, with the MC6, even reverse operation of the
injection molding machine is easy from the robot's
hand-operated console.
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FLEXIBILITY THROUGH
MODULARITY
THE MX MACHINE CAN BE
INDIVIDUALLY COMBINED
YOUR BENEFITS:
∙ Machine built according to the cus-
tomer's requirements
∙ Quick mold change
∙ Energy-efficient drive systems (possi-
ble savings of up to 50 per cent)
∙ Efficient, modular hydraulic systems
Versatile through customer-specific solutions: These include, amongst others, a wide variety of different
The MX machine can be individually configured types of mold tempering or quick mold clamping systems.
For MX series machines, KraussMaffei can offer a great In addition, we also have optional modules such as Deco-
number of combinations for your individual clamping, Form for over-molding and back-compression molding of
injection and screw selection. Thanks to the compre- sensitive decors (e.g. textiles, carpets, TPO/PP foam or
hensive catalog of options (ZE/Additional equipment), imitation leather sheets) in our portfolio. Hydraulic options
the machines can be configured to meet your require- such as these can, of course, be individually connected or
ments. In addition to the classic options, such as core disconnected in order to increase flexibility in production.
pullers, cascades or hot-runner control stations, we Standardized interfaces (according to EUROMAP 70.0 or
also offer standardized special solutions. 70.1) facilitate convenient use of magnetic clamping plat-
ens for quick mold changing.
HIGHLY EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
PRECISE IN CONTROL, FAST IN
CONTROLLER BEHAVIOR, ENERGY-
AND COST-EFFICIENT
No compromises: Maximum injection speed at "Blue Power" efficiency solution – "Servo Drive
maximum injection pressure Technology"
In combination with the in-line injection unit, the intel- Through the optional use of "BluePower Servo Drive"
ligent hydraulic drive concept allows the machine to be technology, energy consumption is further optimized
driven within the key parameters of application-related compared with variable delivery pumps. The savings
process control. Especially for large and complex com- made in comparison to other hydraulic concepts are
ponents, maximum injection speed and maximum in- between 10 and 30 per cent, depending on the particu-
jection pressure is required during the filling and hold- lar application and, in comparison to conventional hy-
ing pressure stage. This allows extremely short injec- draulic concepts on the market, may even be up to 50
tion times and, consequently, a cycle time reduction of 5 per cent. A positive secondary effect is the lower noise
to 15 per cent. level of servo drives.
With the MX series, we have opened the most useful
process window possible in injection molding technology.
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Ideal interaction between
automation and machine
IDEAL INTERACTION OF
AUTOMATION AND MACHINE
PROVEN OVERALL ECONOMIC
CONCEPT
Utilize our extensive know-how in the areas of injection molding machinery and automation for
your economic advantage. Standardized elements combined with customer-specific solutions are
the basis for high flexibility in production. The integrated CE-approved safety concept ensures a
high safety standard and reduces the machine costs.
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IDEAL INTERACTION BETWEEN
AUTOMATION AND MACHINE
COMBINATION OPTIONS
Linear robots
LRX 350 (payload: 35 kg) LRX 500 (payload: 50 kg) LRX 1000 (payload: 100 kg)
Machine/
clamping
X Y Z X Y Z X Y Z
force in t
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
MX 1000
MX 1150
MX 1300
MX 1600
MX 2000
MX 2300
MX 2700
MX 3200
MX 4000
Key for industrial robots: IR = Industrial robot 300 = Payload in N R2030 = Reach in mm F = Floor S = Shelf type K = KUKA
YOUR BENEFITS:
∙ Smarter programming and operation
with WizardX
∙ Integrated control system with
central control unit
∙ Machine and automation system
as an optical and functional unit
∙ Standardized discharge and set-up
options
∙ CE conformity
Integrative system: ∙ Wide range of automation systems
The perfect symbiosis of machine and automation from pick & place to highly complex
As a system partner, we supply automation technology solutions
and a machine on request as a fully integrated overall
concept. The machine and handling system form a func-
tional unit in this case. The joint control system allows
both functional units to be controlled on any operating in-depth programming knowledge. To permit optimum
panel: Automation technology and machine. The teaching and ergonomic programming, all LRX/LRX-S
machine can be operated via the handheld pendant of the machines have a handheld pendant with a touchscreen
robot – and vice versa. The perfect symbiosis of a ma- display whose operating steps are identical with the ma-
chine and automation technology is rounded off by chine's operating panel.
a standard safety housing.
With the integrated solution, the entire process can be
The control system: Intelligent and integrated controlled via a common operating panel. The machine
The injection molding process and automation form one and robot data are saved in one data record. This also
unit via the integrated control system with VARAN-BUS ensures both maximum data security and excellent oper-
technology. Process data are available in real time. Pro- ating convenience. 20 safety zones, of which five are dy-
gramming and operation are easy and do not call for any namic, increase the efficiency of the control programs.
Automation
Machine
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ADDED VALUE THROUGH
COMBINATION
MULTINJECT TECHNOLOGY FOR
MULTI-COMPONENT APPLICATIONS
YOUR BENEFITS:
∙ Complete portfolio of efficient system
solutions
Image source: Wirth Werkzeugbau GmbH
Multinject provides a great number of injection molding variants such as the injection molding of moving parts, sandwich
or composite injection molding. An extensive range of mold technologies can also be employed (e.g. sandwich, sliding
split, sliding table and rotary table, swivel platen, indexing and transfer technology).
Multinject is the KraussMaffei technology customers make it possible for us to re-apply our
for combining thermoplastics, polyurethanes expertise with perfected solutions and/or develop it
or elastomers in different designs. further with exclusive, cross-process technologies. This
offers you security. The security of having efficient pro-
With Multinject technology, KraussMaffei is offering a duction cells as a reference for creating multi-compo-
complete range of solutions for implementing multi- nent applications cost-effectively – whether standard or
component applications. We can supply a complete special – yesterday, today and tomorrow. A partnership
package – including the multicomponent mold technol- with KraussMaffei can lower your part production costs.
ogy and extensive processing know-how. All these pos- And it can also assure you of decisive competitive
sibilities have one thing in common: the perfect inter- advantages, whether from cost-effective, high-perfor-
play between the individual system components. Our mance production cells or from new-style processes.
FOAM INJECTION MOLDING OF
LARGE-SCALE COMPONENTS
WITH MUCELL TECHNOLOGY
YOUR BENEFITS:
∙ Lower viscosity and better
flow properties
∙ Elimination of the holding
pressure phase
∙ Elimination of sunk spots
∙ Shorter cycle times
∙ Low warpage
∙ Clamping forces considerably
reduced
Weight and material savings, dimensional stability and a higher level of productivity by cutting down
cycle times are the benefits of MuCell technology which attract customers and developers from an
extremely wide variety of sectors.
KraussMaffei is a system partner for the KraussMaffei has been using MuCell technology
MuCell process marketed by Trexel, and successfully for many years and is a leading individual
is capable of ideally matching process and customer of Trexel. The global authorization to directly
machine technology. market MuCell technology confirms our technological
expertise. You can order your complete MuCell system
MuCell is a physical process for foaming thermoplastics. directly from KraussMaffei – without additional agree-
It uses nitrogen or carbon dioxide as blowing agents. For ments with third parties, without teething problems dur-
this purpose, the gas is transformed into a supercritical ing the course of the project and including all utilization
fluid (SCF), fed into the plastic melt towards the front of rights.
the barrel, and mixed with the melt.
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MX SPINFORM TECHNOLOGY
YOUR "TURNAROUND" TO MORE
COST-EFFECTIVE PRODUCTION
FOR FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS
SpinForm technology enables optimum use of SpinForm is based on robust, standardized machine
multi-component injection molding with advanced technology which has been successful on the market
machine and mold technology. KraussMaffei for many years and sets the standard in this technol-
provides you with the robust machine basis for your ogy sector. This concept works extremely accurately
mold technology and the necessary process and also provides the precision required for complex
expertise, in order to exploit swivel plate technology compression processes. Thanks to the two-platen sys-
to the full extent. tem and the spin unit, an extremely wide variety of
different automation solutions can be quickly and eas-
ily linked – perfect for linear and six-axis automation.
With SpinForm swivel plate technology, KraussMaffei
is providing a multi-component concept which can be
used to effectively optimize multi-component injec-
tion molding. In comparison to turntable molds,
SpinForm offers numerous advantages, among which YOUR BENEFITS:
doubling the output while maintaining the same ∙ Boosting output
clamping force achieves the greatest effect. There is ∙ More potential for large-format,
no alternative to the SpinForm concept when it comes contoured parts
to manufacturing larger 2-component products. ∙ Standardized systems across all
clamping force sizes
∙ Greater flexibility thanks to the
unique design of the spin unit
∙ Unit cost reduction thanks to process
integration from a single source
Due to their general design, the SpinForm machines provide MX series designed as three-component
sufficient room for even complex periphery and automation SpinForm technology (swivel platen).
equipment to be easily integrated.
Injection compression molding prevents
internal stresses: View of the mold of
a 2-component swivel plate machine.
YOUR BENEFITS:
Image source: Webasto
STAMPFORM
COMPRESSION MOLDING PROCESSES
FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL PARTS
With our StampForm technology, we use the Whichever process you choose, from injection molding or
clamping movement of the injection molding expansion injection molding, to compression molding or
machine to produce aesthetically perfect quality IMPmore, through to force molding, we will meet your
products. The areas of application range from the requirements in every case. Take advantage of our accu-
automotive and packaging industries through to rate and quick clamping system, dynamic and high-preci-
the pharmaceutical industry. StampForm is sion mold movements as well as an extremely rigid mold
unbeatable when it comes to its combination of guidance system with constant parallelism monitoring.
process features: internal stresses are reduced, KraussMaffei can look back over many years of expertise
sunk spots are eliminated and practically no limits and comprehensive know-how in clean room applications.
are set on the manufacture of surface structures. We adapt the clean room environment specifically to your
requirements, thereby guaranteeing the best possible
protection for your good parts. With the customized plas-
ticizing unit, you always achieve the highest level of melt
quality as well as a high level of shot weight consistency.
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OUR WORLDWIDE EXPERTISE
IS YOUR ADVANTAGE
DIGITAL & SERVICE SOLUTIONS
With your KraussMaffei machine, you have chosen a product that delivers the highest levels
of productivity and reliability. In addition to our range of machinery, KraussMaffei focuses
on comprehensive and future-oriented solutions, innovative business models and an innovative
portfolio of digital products.
Extensive expertise from a single supplier many sectors including the automotive, packaging,
KraussMaffei is one of the world’s leading manufactur- medical and construction industries. We also supply
ers of machinery and systems for producing and pro- manufacturers of electrical and electronic products and
cessing plastics and rubber. Our brand has been syn- household appliances.
onymous with cutting-edge technology for over 180 years.
Our product range includes all technologies in injection At your service all over the world
molding, extrusion and reaction process machinery. KraussMaffei is represented all over the world. Subsid-
KraussMaffei has a unique selling proposition in the iaries provide you with support in the countries shown
industry as a result. By drawing on our proven innova- in light blue. Our sales and service partners take care of
tive capacity, we can guarantee our customers sus- you in the regions shown in white.
tained additional value over their entire value-adding
chain through our standardized and individual product,
process, digital and service solutions. The range of our You can find all contact information at
products and services allows us to serve customers in www.kraussmaffei.com
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