02/09/2009 - The injection moulding technology of the future will be presented by ARBURG at the 51st International Engineering Fair MSV, to be held in Brno in the Czech Republic from 14 to 18 September 2009. On exhibition stand no. 14 in Hall G1, trade visitors will be impressed by the potential of the new high-performance ALLROUNDER HIDRIVE machines. Reflecting the current level of interest in automation, a complex production cell will demonstrate the encapsulation of inserts with downstream assembly.
 
“For us, the International Engineering Fair in Brno is always the most important trade fair of the year,” says Jaroslav Novak, Manager of ARBURG’s Czech subsidiary. “Because of the significance of the fair, this year we are once again presenting exhibits that indicate the trends for the future in the injection moulding industry. The key criteria in this context are maximum quality, productivity and cost efficiency. To meet these requirements, ARBURG provides the right solutions for all sectors with the new HIDRIVE series and customer-specific project systems.”

Representing the new HIDRIVE series, the ALLROUNDER 570 H with a clamping force of 2,000 kN and a size 800 injection unit will be on show in Brno. ALLROUNDER H machines feature energy-efficient drive technology that achieves maximum performance in the field of thermoplastics processing with short cycle times. The exhibit will demonstrate the production of CD cases weighing 30 grams in a cycle time of around ten seconds. The machine is equipped with a MULTILIFT V SELECT robotic system for removing and setting down moulded parts, which allows very simple programming with the teach-in function.

The second exhibit, the ALLROUNDER 370 S with a clamping force of 600 kN and a size 170 injection unit, is integrated in a complex production cell. This system will not only demonstrate the encapsulation of inserts, but also the integration of downstream assembly steps. The ALLROUNDER operates with a MULTILIFT V robotic system, which enters vertically into the mould and is fully integrated in the SELOGICA machine control system. A toy buggy will be produced, the metal axles of which are encapsulated in plastic.

“Cost efficiency is an aspect that is becoming increasingly important,” says Jaroslav Novak. “The exhibits we are showing in Brno will provide impressive proof that we have the right solutions for every requirement in our product range. When it comes to automation, we cover the entire spectrum, from the simple removal and setting down of moulded parts to complex robotic system tasks such as picking up and inserting metal parts with subsequent assembly of the individual components to produce the finished product. This means that even complex moulded parts can be produced cost-effectively in series to the highest quality level. When high productivity is required along with high energy efficiency, then the new HIDRIVE machines tick all the boxes. This places us in an excellent position to offer our customers exactly the right injection moulding technology to meet their requirements - whatever their branch of industry.”