From tiny injection-moulded parts with absolute repeatability to highly complex geometries or challenging insert applications, requirements in the field of injection moulding are increasing year on year. Today, plastic is an indispensable part of daily life. As a result, growing processing requirements are also raising important questions about the environmental conditions of production. For this reason, toolcraft has invested in an energy-efficient, electric injection moulding machine.
Expanding the company's machine park
Toolcraft has been active in the area of injection moulding since 2009, covering every step of the supply chain, from construction and selection of materials to the finished, certified product. Previously, the facility in Georgensgmünd has exclusively used Arburg machines, including a 2K injection moulding machine that produces extremely small plastic parts for medical technology. In utilising the Roboshot Alpha S100IA, toolcraft is not only switching to an alternative manufacturer, but also using a different drive technology.
Overview of the Roboshot Alpha S100IA
The Roboshot Alpha S100IA has a clamping force of 1,250 kN. In the middle of the year, the injection moulding machine is equipped with a 6-axle Fanuc extraction robot, which automatically places the parts on a conveyor belt. In a fully automated process, the part is extracted from the machine, installed, examined and packaged. The Roboshot is currently processing a project from the field of medical technology. One cycle takes approx. 40 seconds. Thanks to its electrically operated axles, the machine moves in all directions with extreme precision. It is not only easy to use, but also boasts a low frequency of maintenance.
Higher productivity and at the same time environmentally responsible
Fanuc's drew on its many years of experience in the area of CNC machining centres when working on the Roboshot Series. As a result, the company succeeded in bringing a unique electric injection moulding machine to market. As the Roboshot Series is versatile and capable of precise movement, it is possible to achieve a high degree of process control in every phase of production. Additional impressive qualities include absolute repeatability as well as short cycle times. This allows for increased productivity with consistently high quality. As it is operated electronically, it represents a very energy-efficient way of processing plastic. In comparison to conventional injection moulding machines, energy consumption is 50-70% lower. Compared with electrical machines from other manufacturers, energy consumption is 10-15% lower on average. "This allows us to create plastic parts both quickly and precisely, while also being environmentally responsible," explained Thomas Lender, head of injection moulding at toolcraft.
Expanding the company's machine park
Toolcraft has been active in the area of injection moulding since 2009, covering every step of the supply chain, from construction and selection of materials to the finished, certified product. Previously, the facility in Georgensgmünd has exclusively used Arburg machines, including a 2K injection moulding machine that produces extremely small plastic parts for medical technology. In utilising the Roboshot Alpha S100IA, toolcraft is not only switching to an alternative manufacturer, but also using a different drive technology.
Overview of the Roboshot Alpha S100IA
The Roboshot Alpha S100IA has a clamping force of 1,250 kN. In the middle of the year, the injection moulding machine is equipped with a 6-axle Fanuc extraction robot, which automatically places the parts on a conveyor belt. In a fully automated process, the part is extracted from the machine, installed, examined and packaged. The Roboshot is currently processing a project from the field of medical technology. One cycle takes approx. 40 seconds. Thanks to its electrically operated axles, the machine moves in all directions with extreme precision. It is not only easy to use, but also boasts a low frequency of maintenance.
Higher productivity and at the same time environmentally responsible
Fanuc's drew on its many years of experience in the area of CNC machining centres when working on the Roboshot Series. As a result, the company succeeded in bringing a unique electric injection moulding machine to market. As the Roboshot Series is versatile and capable of precise movement, it is possible to achieve a high degree of process control in every phase of production. Additional impressive qualities include absolute repeatability as well as short cycle times. This allows for increased productivity with consistently high quality. As it is operated electronically, it represents a very energy-efficient way of processing plastic. In comparison to conventional injection moulding machines, energy consumption is 50-70% lower. Compared with electrical machines from other manufacturers, energy consumption is 10-15% lower on average. "This allows us to create plastic parts both quickly and precisely, while also being environmentally responsible," explained Thomas Lender, head of injection moulding at toolcraft.
