THE CUSTOMER MAGAZINE OF KRAUSSMAFFEI Issue 02.2017

AHEAD

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS AT FAKUMA 2017

FROM FLAWLESS TO HIGH GLOSS

NEW MX SFT MOLD CARRIER

A HEAVYWEIGHT FOR THE LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION TECHCENTER

CONTENTS

COVER STORY

4 Innovative procedure for the reaction

technology of today and tomorrow

5 A heavyweight for the

Lightweight Construction

TechCenter of KraussMaffei

6 The machine pool

PROCESSES & PRODUCTS

8 A thermoset plastic in the injection

molding machine

10 From flawless to high gloss

13 On the way to zero-defect production

14 Quite a crowd at the first

Competence Day Pultrusion

16 New materials for efficient

construction

PARTNERS & PROJECTS

18 Everything packaged perfectly

20 Good cooling pays dividends

22 KraussMaffei now using the

HoloLens for training

KRAUSSMAFFEI GROUP

23 Social responsibility and sustainability

count

24 Expertise determines success

25 Netstal: co-injection process for

coffee capsules

25 KraussMaffei Berstorff: twin-screw

extruder for PO recompounds

25 Trade show calendar

25 Imprint

EDITORIAL

Dear readers,

Thinking outside the box is the best way to achieve efficient, creative solutions in

company management. Those who tread new paths in both thought and action

have an opportunity to take advantage of the possibilities of new ideas and tech-

nologies. Therefore, in this issue of AHEAD, we are introducing options that could

carry your company forward in a sustainable manner.

One of them is our TechCenter for injection molding and reaction process machin-

ery, which is the only one of its kind in the world. The TechCenter offers you the

opportunity to optimize your product and its optimal manufacturing under real-life

conditions and with assistance from experts. The iPul technology was also devel-

oped here. This pultrusion process is an outstandingly efficient response to the

current demand for lightweight and cost-effective materials.

We are demonstrating developments with profit potential live at Fakuma. The

injection molding series PX, CX and ELION produce current applications. And the

visitors can experience MaXecution, our new Manufacturing Execution System

(MES) for smart production management, in action. Using this system means fewer

rejects, better utilization and higher overall equipment effectiveness. We are thus

contributing a fundamental element to the world of Plastics 4.0.

Consistent quality is a basic pillar of industrial manufacturing. Using APC plus

(Adaptive Process Control) for our injection molding machines allows you to attain

shot weight consistency under fluctuating ambient conditions, shot by shot. The

cavity is always filled optimally, cascade injection molding and thin-walled parts as

well as a high proportions of recyclate achieve their profit potential.

Roth Werkzeugbau in Auma-Weidatal, Thuringia, is treading new paths. This inno-

vative company is showing tremendous commitment to establishing itself in the

packaging segment as well.

We are now using the Microsoft HoloLens, the latest mixed-reality technology, to

train your employees. For you, this means higher efficiency and sustainability for

the training seminars.

Discover more interesting topics and ideas for thinking outside the box while leaf-

ing through the new AHEAD!

With best regards,

Nicolas Beyl

President of the Reaction Process Machinery segment

Full flexibility Live demonstrations of the all-elec-

tric PX and the hydraulic CX series at the 2017

Fakuma trade show.

One of a kind In the KraussMaffei TechCenter in Munich, plastic experts can test and optimize components, processes and

molds for manufacturing prototypes and series production.

Revolution in the construction industry Rebars made of fiber-reinforced

plastics offer a wide range of advantages over the conventional rebar

steel.

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KraussMaffei – a competent development partnerRTM with thermoplastic matrix, processing

of recycled fibers, flooding with PUR paint

and much more: As a development partner,

KraussMaffei has the expertise to develop

the perfect process steps and/or production

processes for any project. “We support cus-

tomers throughout planning. Trials in real

production environments make a critical con-

tribution here,” says Schmidhuber.

iPul – faster, more sustainable, more versatile“In doing so, we are also paving the way

for the development of new technologies,”

explains Schmidhuber. “For example, here

SEBASTIAN SCHMIDHUBER

Head of RPM Research and

Development, KraussMaffei

Munich.

we developed the pultrusion process further

in order to meet the latest requirements, and

that is how the iPul technology was created. We

recently presented this technology to the pro-

fessional public.” Not only is iPul significantly

faster than the older pultrusion process with an

impregnating bath, the new process and new

materials also expand the range of applications

for pultruded products significantly. “Further-

more, we will be operating a second iPul sys-

tem in the TechCenter by the end of the year,”

adds Stefan Ehrlicher, head of the TechCenter.

“Then we will be able to optimize different

applications at the same time.”

The most versatile TechCenter in the worldThe KraussMaffei TechCenter in Munich

combines reaction process machinery sys-

tems and technologies unlike any other

facility in the world. On an area of more than

2,000 square meters, more than ten systems

and machines are ready for in-house experi-

ments and for customers to test, opti mize

and further develop their processes under

real-life conditions using exper imental

machinery or initial prototype components.

A leader in lightweight constructionKraussMaffei continues to be a leader in

development, particularly in the area of fiber-

reinforced lightweight construction. In terms

of reaction process machinery, this includes

the wide array of RTM processes, pultrusion

and the LFI process (long fiber injection).

THE TECHCENTER FOR REACTION PROCESS MACHINERY

AND FIBER COMPOSITES PRODUCTION

INNOVATIVE PROCEDURE FOR THE REACTION TECHNOLOGY OF TODAY AND TOMORROW

“Our customers hold the TechCenter in high esteem as a one-of-a-kind

option for testing and optimizing components, processes and molds manu-

facturing prototypes and series production,” says Sebastian Schmidhuber,

Head of the RPM Research and Development department at KraussMaffei.

The TechCenter for reaction process machinery in Munich offers plastics

companies everything necessary for the development of state-of-the-art

composite and PUR foam com ponents: experts, experience and equipment

for handling large and small components.

TEXT: PETRA REHMET, GERHARD KONRAD PHOTOS: KRAUSSMAFFEI

Perfect surfacesThe KraussMaffei TechCenter also offers

demonstrations of a wide array of surface

technologies, including the ColorForm process

or CCM (clear coat molding). Even traditional

RIM (reaction injection molding) or R-RIM (re-

inforced reaction injection molding) foaming

technologies can be run in the TechCenter.

The whole range of reaction process machineryWith far more than 20 processes, KraussMaffei

provides a reliable picture of the entire range

of processes covered by reaction process

machinery. The range of products and services

offered extends from processing methods for

manufacturing composites and state-of-the-

art surface technologies all the way to solu-

tions for foaming of polyurethane systems and

numerous special processes. Our portfolio is

rounded out by certified expertise in environ-

mental simulation.

Integrated processesThanks to this bundled expertise, customers

receive all services along the process chain from

the system provider, this means from a single

source. “Thus, components with added value are

created. And our customers are fit for upcoming

tasks,” explains Schmidhuber. Due to the strin-

gent special requirements for the component

being created, our experts provide consultation

on an individual basis to work out the best pos-

sible process for you and your product.

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High demand“Demand for new fiber-reinforced compo-

sites is unhindered. The addition of the new

mold carrier to our TechCenter provides

our customers with optimum prerequisites

for developing and testing processes and

solutions tailored to series production,”

says Stefan Ehrlicher, Head of the RPM

( reaction process machinery) TechCenter at

KraussMaffei. For example, the new MX SFT

mold carrier is ideal for the entire range of

RTM processes (resin transfer molding), such

as high-pressure RTM (HP-RTM), compres-

sion RTM  (C-RTM), surface RTM  (S-RTM),

thermoplastic RTM  (T-RTM) and even wet

molding. “Even OEMs and tier-1 suppliers

outside of the automotive industry utilize the

unique options for prototype development and

validation in our TechCenter,” adds Ehrlicher.

STEFAN EHRLICHER

Head of the RPM  TechCenter,

KraussMaffei Munich.

Thanks to easy-to-use metering machines,

the new mold carrier can be combined with

almost all of the available metering machines

in the KraussMaffei TechCenter. An epoxy

RTM machine is permanently installed in

combination with a release agent unit and

an industrial robot for open injection (wet

molding).

Four-column concept for extremely heavy moldsThe high positioning accuracy and bending

stiffness provided by the four-column concept

makes it possible to use molds suitable for

series production to manufacture structural

or surface parts in single cavities or multiple

cavities. This considerable holding force in the

mold carrier system is made possible thanks

to hydraulic locking cylinders over the entire

press stroke. The use of differential cylinders

ensures extremely short cycle times and very

high speeds. At the same time, the SFT design

concept from KraussMaffei guarantees a per-

fect power flow and a high level of stiffness

(FEM-optimized).

NEW MX SFT MOLD CARRIER IN OPERATION

A HEAVYWEIGHT FOR THE LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION TECHCENTER OF KRAUSSMAFFEI

KraussMaffei Reaction Process Machinery has enhanced its TechCenter

for lightweight components and fiber composite technology at the Munich

location by adding an MX SFT mold carrier. The mold carrier features

a clamping force of 8,000 kN and stands out for its very high lock-

ing force in combination with fast travel times. Customers and

processors benefit from high precision and flexibility when

using a wide variety of materials and processes, especially

fiber-reinforced plastics.

TEXT: PETRA REHMET PHOTOS: KRAUSSMAFFEI

→ EXPERIENCE THE

TECHCENTER IN

FLIGHT

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WHAT DOES THE TECHCENTER

OFFER?

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1

THE MACHINE

POOL

• Field tests with

development setups/

prototypes

• Customer trials

• Commissioning and

validation of molds

• Processing trials

of chemi cal systems and

semi finished products

• Processing fillers and fibers

• Manufacturing prototypes

and pilot series

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OF THETECHCENTER

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4 | For HP-RTM• Process cell for HP-RTM

• Processing epoxy resin,

polyurethane and caprolactam

• Infiltration of dry, 2D or 3D-preformed

semifinished fiber products

• CFT mold carrier with 380 tonnes

of clamping force

• Clamping area of 1.30 m × 1.30 m

5 | For LFI, FCS and SCS• Process cell for LFI and SCS/FCS

• Robot-assisted injection of glass-

fiber-reinforced polyurethane

• Robot-assisted injection of release

agent or IMP/coating

• Processing fillers

• Mold carrier with 300 tonnes

of clamping force

• E-tandem Hybrid 15/40 metering

machine

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1 | For surface finishing • CCM process cell

• RimStar Compact 4/8 CC

• Mold carrier with 80 tonnes of

clamping force

2 | For RIM / automotive flexible foam applications

• RimStar Compact 40/40

• Metering piston for

KD80-15 filler system

• Mold carrier with 80 tonnes of

clamping force

3 | For HP-RTM and wetmolding• Process cell for HP-RTM and wet

molding

• Processing epoxy resin, polyurethane

and caprolactam

• Wet molding: robot-assisted material

application

• Infiltration of dry, 2D or 3D-preformed

semifinished fiber products

• Mold carrier with 800 tonnes

of clamping force

• Clamping area of 2.50 m × 1.50 m

• RimStar Thermo 8/4 metering machine

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POLYSET TECHNOLOGY FOR MANUFACTURING AUTOMOTIVE REFLECTORS

A THERMOSET PLASTIC IN THE INJECTION MOLDING MACHINEWhether halogen headlamps or LEDs, the reflector behind the lamp ensures that the headlight

lights up the road at night. The renowned lamp manufacturer ELBA has a plant in Romania,

producing for Renault, Dacia and Škoda using the PolySet technology from KraussMaffei. This

makes it possible to process thermoset plastics in the injection molding process.

TEXT: DR. SABINE KOB PHOTOS: KRAUSSMAFFEI, ELBA, ISTOCKPHOTO

ar headlights have to be able to

tolerate extreme temperature

fluctuations ranging from minus

40 degrees in the Canadian winter

to the blistering heat of the desert

sun. Only thermoset plastics provide the nec-

essary warping resistance. They cross-link

in a chemical reaction and are substantially

more dimensionally stable compared to the

aliphatic-structured thermo plastics. ELBA

uses BMC (bulk molded compound) for

manu facturing reflectors. Today, 95 percent

of all reflectors are manu factured using

BMC. A proven material that can absorb up

to 80 percent of mineral fillers is used in this

process to achieve the desired mechani cal

properties. In the case of reflectors, glass

fibers that are four to six millimeters long

are added. Due to the fact that BMC is not

free-flowing, it places special demands on

the machine equipment, especially on the

material feed.

Consistent repeatability – fewer rejectsFor this reason, ELBA opted for a total pack-

age from Munich, which included a CX  in-

jection molding machine with 420 tonnes of

clamping force, an AZ 100 automatic feed

unit and the PolyLift material lift that makes

it possible to load the BMC without physical

exertion and without cycle interruption.

“It was important for us to ensure that all

components are compatible with each other

and for us to only have one contact person.

Compared to the earlier BMC machines, we

are now experiencing more uniform levels

of repeatability and lower scrap rates,”

emphasizes Nicolae Motateanu, Director of

the Automotive Division at ELBA.

The AZ 100 automatic feed unit contributes

to this as well. It breaks up the tough molded

mater ial in a hopper with pins without

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EFFICIENT: THE POLYSET TECHNOLOGY

Around 95 percent of all reflectors are today made of BMC

(bulk molded compound). Due to the fact that BMC is not

free-flowing, it places special demands on the machine

equipment, especially on the material feed.

GOOD

COLLABORATION

The engineers of ELBA

and KraussMaffei in front

of the CX 420 PolySet.

damaging the fiber and has an important

design advantage compared to the conven-

tional piston stuffers on the market. Its screw

feeder pulls the BMC downward and makes

it possible for the air inside to escape from

the back at the same time. In other models,

however, the air remains inside of the mate-

rial as soon as it is sealed at the top. This air

is trapped and, under certain circum stances,

passes into the mold, which results in fault

patterns. To date, ELBA has been struggling

with this, especially in visible parts. The

AZ 100 has a filling volume of 100 liters and is

fitted automatically by the PolyLift. The user

loads the new BMC batch easily into a win-

dow at waist level. From there, it is brought

upwards, the AZ 100 cover opens automatically

and its hopper receives the replenishment.

The plasticizing unit, the core element of the

machine, was developed specifically for this

procedure. The screw also ensures a long

service life under the abrasive conditions of

high filler content levels in the material and

has been consistently optimized to conserve

fibers. A mechanical anti-rotation device

ensures that the screw position is held

precisely and a non-return valve designed

specifically for BMC prevents unwanted

material backflow. The overall result is an

extremely stable shot weight.

In their automotive area, which accounts for

nearly 60 percent of its business volume,

ELBA specializes in headlights and tail lights.

The company carries out all manufacturing

steps it needs to be able to ship a complete

light module to its customers in-house. This

includes all steps from the component design

and optimization to mold making, to the pro-

duction of reflectors and colored multicom-

ponent disks made out of PC and PMMA final

assembly. ELBA also provides the reflector’s

aluminum coating itself, which requires

an immaculate surface. For BMC, which is

fibrous, this is achieved by compacting the

material.

Higher level of user-friendliness than beforeTo ensure the large selection of different com-

pression molding and ventilation steps and

mold functions remains clearly arranged and

user-friendly, the multi-touch MC6 machine

control system has a 24-inch touch screen

with a rugged glass surface and the Process-

Designer software program. This ensures

the mold setters can see all ongoing process

steps, including the vacuum pump, AZ 100 and

handling in a graphic display. Furthermore,

they can move icons for dragging ejectors (for

example) via drag and drop, and are thus able

to control the entire sequence intuitively. For

Motateanu, it was “the right decision because

it has given us significantly higher levels of

user-friendliness than we ever had before.”

KraussMaffei uses its full range of expertise

in the area of plastics processing and offers

a complete package of material feed, prepa-

ration and processing for a technically chal-

lenging procedure like PolySet. Motateanu

says, “We are extremely satisfied with the

product quality and service. For these rea-

sons, KraussMaffei is our preferred partner

when it comes to injection molding machines.”

ELBA wants to grow rapidly in the area of

electromobility with new products. It is safe

to say that both partners will continue to col-

laborate successfully in the future.

“ We now experience more consistent repeatability and lower reject rates.”NICOLAE MOTATEANU, DIRECTOR OF THE AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION OF ELBA

YOUR CONTACT:

Cordula Wieland

Product Management PolySet,

DuroSet, SilcoSet

cordula.wieland@kraussmaffei.com

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The success of the new all-elec-

tric PX series introduced to the

market at K 2016 is impressive.

“Our customers appreciate the

great variety and flexibility, not

only in the configuration of the right machine,

for example, thanks to a wide selection of

clamping unit and injection unit combina-

tions, but also in production or retrofitting,”

says Dr. Hans Ulrich Golz, President of the

Injection Molding Machinery segment of the

KraussMaffei Group and Managing Director of

KraussMaffei. “ Demand is enormous, particu-

larly from German customers, but also from

those in the United States and China.” Visitors

at Fakuma will get the chance to see select

exhibits in live operation at the KraussMaffei

booth. These exhibits are selected as exam-

ples for demonstrating the unique combination

of maximum precision and maximum flexibility

on an all-electric injection molding machine.

Flawless Fresnel lenses made of siliconeManufacturing transparent diffusion lenses,

or what are called “Fresnel lenses,” from

silicone is challenging because the material,

which is called LSR (liquid silicone rubber),

is extremely low viscosity and requires

extremely high precision during the injection.

NUMEROUS LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS AT FAKUMA 2017

FROM FLAWLESS TO HIGH GLOSSPlastics processing involves a great deal of variation, from the pack-

aging product, in which speed and precision are most important, to

special processes such as silicone processing or the design of high-

end surfaces. By displaying exhibits in the clamping force sizes from

500 through 2,000 kN at Fakuma, KraussMaffei is demonstrating

how flexibly the all-electric PX and the hydraulic CX series adapt to

their respective requirements.

TEXT: PETRA REHMET PHOTOS: KRAUSSMAFFEI

Furthermore, the faceting on the surfaces of

the flat lenses has no visible structures. The

lenses are flawless, so to speak. It is in this

application where the modular concept of the

new PX series from KraussMaffei truly stands

out. At Fakuma, the PX 50-180 SilcoSet will

combine hydraulic nozzle contact force with

an electric injection unit in an unparalleled

way. The result is extremely high precision.

The molds hold tight and the production is

free from leakages.

APC plus for constant part weightThe APC plus function assumes a special task

in this application. It compensates for the

batch fluctuations commonly encountered in

LSR processing. As the process progresses,

APC plus monitors the viscosity of the material

and corrects the filling volume even in the shot.

The process as a whole is made even more

precise; the part weight remains constant.

Even potential cross-linking of the silicone can

be safely compensated.

Producing thin-walled screw-cap closures at a higher rateThin-walled par ts need power dur ing

injection. The PX 160-540, the machine on

which flip-tops of the Fontane type are being

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PRECISE AND FREE FROM LEAKAGE

AT THE SAME TIME

The PX 50-180 SilcoSet proves its worth when

processing the challenging LSR material.

MORE TRANSPARENCY IN PRODUCTION: THE NEW MAXECUTION

Better utilization, fewer rejects and higher

overall equipment effectiveness – these are

the target requirements of MaXecution, the

new Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

from KraussMaffei, which is celebrating its

premiere at Fakuma. The MaXecution offers

comprehensive integration and analysis of

data and has been specifically tailored to the

demands of small and medium-sized injection

molding companies. This is because the new

software creates more transparency and thus

efficiency in production by means of key per-

formance indicators, for example regarding

the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE),

the management of molds and resources,

and the statistics on machines and rejects.

MaXecution has a modular design and can

thus be precisely adapted to the requirements

of the respective customer.

KraussMaffei is thus adding another funda-

mental element to its portfolio of Plastics 4.0

solutions.

manu factured during Fakuma, thus has a

boosted injection speed of 270 mm/s. The

sealing caps, made of polypropylene, have a

diameter of 28 millimeters and are designed

with the short thread 1881 – making this a

classic packaging application. The high out-

put quantities in this area require particular-

ly short cycle times. Therefore, the PX 160 is

equipped with speed options: faster injection,

faster ejection, increased torque and faster

nozzle movement. The compact automation

system with the small LRX 100 linear robot

of the new KraussMaffei generation removes

the covers from the mold and places them into

an integrated automation unit in which they

are closed. The bottom line is that this saves

time and space compared to familiar solutions

on the market such as in-mold closing and

separate covering process.

Great freedom in design thanks to inductive mold heat balancingFor its demonstration at Fakuma, KraussMaffei

will collaborate with its partner Roctool (HD

plastics). The demonstration will show how

impressive surface effects can be achieved

without additional post-mold finishing. For

example, this is how 16 various surfaces, and

thus 16 design variants, of a plastic game

CY E NEW

Premiere at Fakuma

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CLICK HERE

FOR THE VIDEO

YOUR CONTACT:

Jochen Mitzler

Head of Market Intelligence and

Product Management IMM

jochen.mitzler@kraussmaffei.com

console housing are created on a CX 200 in

a  16-cavity  mold. The design options in

the technology are immense. Whether it

is shades of colors, hologram, glossy or

matte effects, every thing can be done in the

one-shot process without additional post-

mold processing such as film decoration or

(secondary) painting.

The CX 200 from KraussMaffei scores points

in this application with its outstanding per-

formance as an extremely cost-effective and

“ Demand for the PX is enor-mous, particularly from German customers, but also from those in the United States and China.” DR. HANS ULRICH GOLZ, PRESIDENT OF THE INJECTION MOLD-

ING MACHINERY SEGMENT OF THE KRAUSSMAFFEI GROUP AND

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF KRAUSSMAFFEI

PREMIERE AT FAKUMA

The new LRX small robot generation from

KraussMaffei proves its value through a

progressive design and high flexibility.

precise two-platen machine. These options

include, for example, the drive concept in

accordance with the state-of-the-art tech-

nology (IE3 types) and the energy-efficient

BluePower servo drive. An active accumu-

lator management system completes the

BluePower overall concept.

As a two-platen machine, the CX series

requires a smaller installation area than

longer three-platen models. Under the

clamping unit, it provides space for periph-

eral devices and inside the clamping unit all

kinds of demolding systems. During Fakuma,

an LRX 150 of the new generation of linear

robots will demold the components. In the

next step, the component and the sprue

are separated. Finally, the bagging and

packaging are carried out. Thanks to the

compact design, all this is possible within

the safety housing. Which, in turn, reduces

the footprint.

POWER DURING INJECTION

The PX 160-540 produces flip-

tops of the Fontane type and

operates at an injection speed

of 270 mm/s at Fakuma.

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In the start-up sequence as well as in cascade

injection molding or with varying recyclate

mixtures – or simply if the door of the hall is

open and a draft is generated, the patented

APC plus technology (Patent DE 10 2015 117

237 B3) analyzes and regulates the injection

molding process dynamically and can be used

for all thermoplastic series. The system makes

sense both in theory and practice. Over 50 per-

cent of all new injection molding machines by

KraussMaffei are equipped with APC plus.

Consistently high component qualityThe APC plus system analyzes the current

process status and compares it continuously

with the learned target curve (reference

curve). The changeover point and the hold-

ing pressure profile are adapted according to

the viscosity and the material-specific melt

compressibility. APC plus makes the nec-

essary corrections in each individual shot

directly and automatically. All disruptive

influencing variables are compensated for

in real time. With each shot, the mold is filled

completely. The rejection rate is approaching

zero.

YOUR CONTACT:

Dr. Stefan Kruppa

Head of Machine Technology

stefan.kruppa@kraussmaffei.com

APC PLUS FOR UNIFORM QUALITY

ON THE WAY TO ZERO-DEFECT PRODUCTION

Thanks to intensive research and many years of experience, KraussMaffei has taken

another successful step toward perfect consistency with respect to component quality.

The adaptive APC plus process control ensures consistent molded part filling under

any conditions.

TEXT: GERHARD KONRAD GRAPHIC AND PHOTO: KRAUSSMAFFEI

Fast start-up and stable processesInterruptions in the production process and

the compensation of fluctuations necessi-

tated by them are an ideal application area

for APC plus. For example, in the series

production of premium-quality interior com-

ponents in in-mold labeling, the rejection

rates can be reduced significantly. Frequent

cleaning of the mold is a mandatory require-

ment in this process because of the specific

WITH APC PLUS

Perfectly filled mold with every shot.

glass-like surface of the inserted foil. Thanks

to APC plus, after restarting, optimal product

quality can be attained without delay.

Increased proportion of recyclate saves expensesAPC plus makes it possible to consistently

process premium-quality components from

difficult batches and an increased percentage

of recyclate. Viscosity fluctuations occur due to

bulk density, grain size and the properties of the

respective batch. APC plus automatically inter-

venes in the production process in such a way

that even when the material viscosity changes,

the component weight remains consistent.

REJECTS

Unfilled spot on a cover.

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SUCCESSFUL LIVE DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEW IPUL SYSTEM

QUITE A CROWD AT THE FIRST COMPETENCE DAY PULTRUSION

When guests from the United States, China and Japan are making

a special trip to Munich just to see a new technological develop-

ment, then you know the time has come for this technology. At

Competence Day Pultrusion on June 28, KraussMaffei presented

iPul, the first complete system for continuous pultrusion.

TEXT: PETRA REHMET PHOTOS: KRAUSSMAFFEI

t is the easiest way to produce profiles,

there are hardly any turnkey offers and

it is a growth sector. In addition, we are

knowledgeable about fibers, metering

technology and extrusion.” That is

how Nicolas Beyl, President of the Reac-

tion Process Machinery business area of the

KraussMaffei Group, described the motivation

of KraussMaffei to enter the pultrusion sector

when he welcomed the guests. Already at the

JEC trade show in Paris, the new iPul com-

plete system had aroused great interest, and

at the Competence Day, approx. 220 visitors

took the chance of experiencing it live. Pre-

sentations by development partners and raw

material manufacturers and a “speed dating”

event between experts and prospective cus-

tomers rounded out the program.

The easiest way to produce profilesIn pultrusion, continuous fibers – usually of

glass, carbon or aramid – are infiltrated with

a reactive plastic matrix and formed to the

desired profile in a heated mold. Grippers

pull the cured profile continuously and feed

it to a sawing unit. The new iPul system

from KraussMaffei encompasses this entire

sequence. It takes a technology that has been

common for a long time and revolutionizes it

in two respects. It encapsulates the soaking

of the fibers, which has mostly taken place

in open vessels thus far, in an injection box,

which permits the use of fast-reacting sys-

tems (epoxy, polyurethane, polyamide 6). And

it increases the production speed from the

usual 0.5 to 1.5 meters per minute to approxi-

mately 3 meters per minute. With this, effi-

ciency approaches the extrusion of PVC, which

opens entirely new markets to this technology.

I

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YOUR CONTACT:

Wolfgang Hinz

Business Development and Sales

Management – Pultrusion

wolfgang.hinz@kraussmaffei.com

WE HAVE STRUCK A

CHORD IN THE MARKET

WITH THE RELEASE

OF OUR NEW IPUL

COMPLETE SYSTEM

Daniel Lachhammer,

Nicolas Beyl, Josef Renkl

and Wolfgang Hinz (left

to right).

READY FOR THE

VISITORS

Final touches to the iPul

system for the Compe-

tence Day Pultrusion at

KraussMaffei.

The widespread interest was mirrored by the

composition of the attendees. Four of the ten

largest practitioners of pultrusion in the world

came to Munich, as did manufacturers of

sporting goods and windows and automakers.

Exciting papers bolster growth potentialWolfgang Hinz and Daniel Lachhammer,

the pultrusion exper ts at KraussMaffei,

recollected in their presentation the develop-

ment of the iPul system over the past one and

a half years, and they also explained its name:

“The ‘i’ in iPul stands for injected, innovative,

integrated and industrialized, which are the

core features of out system.”

The subsequent presentations by develop-

ment partners shed light on interesting partial

aspects of pultrusion. For instance, Dr. Klaus

Jansen of Thomas Technik discussed manu-

facturing curved and irregularly formed

profiles. Here, it became obvious why the

two companies complement each other so

well. The pleasure of developing perfect solu-

tions even for niche applications meets indus-

trial competency, orientation toward efficien-

cy, and worldwide marketing. Renato Bezerra

from Fraunhofer IGCV presented the research

capabilities of his institute in Augsburg, and

Stephan Constantino from Huntsman even

went “airborne” with pultrusion. The company

collaborates with KraussMaffei in solutions

for wind power plants. Wladimir Richter from

Evonik explained examples from the construc-

tion industry. In a sandwich pane facade, the

use of pultruded glass reinforcements (as op-

posed to steel) saved a lot of concrete because

the concrete layer could be kept significantly

thinner (10 to 15 mm) than was prescribed

by the standards for corroding reinforce-

ments (40 mm). Benedikt Kilian of Covestro

explained in his presentation the advantages

of polyurethane compared to earlier matrix

materials such as polyester (inferior mechani-

cal properties) and competing processes such

as extruded aluminum (lower insulation capa-

bilities and geometric stability).

Face to face with expertsPrior to the following live demonstration of

the iPul system, Nicolas Beyl, Wolfgang Hinz,

Daniel Lachhammer and retiring development

director Josef Renkl, who after more than

40 years at KraussMaffei experienced his last

working day, cut the ribbon. A “face-to-face”

Q&A session was added to the program and

then completely booked shortly thereafter.

Interested parties were able to pose questions

directly to the specialists of KraussMaffei

and its partners. A guided tour through the

plant and a get-together in the evening con-

cluded the first, successful Competence Day

Pultrusion.

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PULTRUDED REBARS –

PLASTIC REVOLUTIONIZES THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

NEW MATERIALS FOR EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTIONConcrete designs owe a significant part of their properties to the non-visible

reinforcement on the inside. From now on, the pultrusion process on iPul

systems from KraussMaffei can be used to produce the fiber-reinforced

plastic rebars used as reinforcement in concrete designs.

TEXT: GERHARD KONRAD PHOTOS: EVONIK, FOTOLIA

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YOUR CONTACT:

Daniel Lachhammer

Project Manager of Pultrusion

daniel.lachhammer@kraussmaffei.com

Wolfgang Hinz

Business Development and Sales

Management – Pultrusion

wolfgang.hinz@kraussmaffei.com

einforcing bars or grids, usu-

ally made of steel these days,

give concrete its flexibility and

carrying capacity. Environmen-

tal influences such as moisture

and salt impede the service life of concrete

designs substantially. Steel reinforcement is

prone to corrosion. Concrete fundamentally

protects the steel through its alkaline milieu.

Corrosion, however, can only be prevented if

a relatively thick, and therefore expensive,

concrete cover over the steel reinforcement is

ensured. There is always the risk that, due to

faults in the concrete cover (e.g., cracks or ac-

cumulations of gravel), permanent protection

is not guaranteed. This results in corrosion,

detachment of the concrete layer and, finally,

very time-consuming restoration. Potential

counter measures here include galvanizing

PULTRUDED

REBARS

Corrosion-resistant,

lightweight, cost-

effective.

R

the reinforcing steel, coating it with epoxy

resin or, especially if intensive road salting

or maritime air are involved, using stainless

steels. All these options, however, are very

cost-intensive.

In contrast, rebars of fiber-reinforced plas-

tic offer a host of advantages: high corro-

sion resistance, high tensile strength, no

electromagnetic conductivity, reduced ther-

mal conductivity. Further advantages include

the low weight and consequently cheaper

transport, the far easier handling at the con-

struction site and the fact that the fiber-rein-

forced rebars can be produced endlessly and

wound onto drums or into coils at the end of

the pultrusion system. “The market for com-

posites continues to develop very dynamically.

Important drivers of innovation are automat-

ed processes that allow manufacturing that

is ready for large series production. In light

of this fact, we are continually optimizing

our systems and processes while expand-

ing our port folio,” says Erich Fries, Head of

the Composites/ Surfaces business unit with

KraussMaffei.

By creating iPul, KraussMaffei has given a

new foundation to the manufacturing pro-

cess for pultruded components. Several re-

nowned partners are using the technology

and developing corresponding applications.

In coast protection, reinforcements of com-

posite profiles ensure concrete bodies of high

dura bility, since plastic rebars are resistant

to saltwater. This corrosion-resistant material

is equally attractive for use in underground

construction, e.g., for subway tunnels and

road foundations, as it is for the construction

of bridges, facade cladding and walls along

roads. In these applications, designs with

fiber-reinforced plastic reinforcement enjoy

another added benefit: because the reinforce-

ment does not have to be protected against

corrosive substances, the surrounding con-

crete layer can be significantly thinner with

no reduction in strength of the component.

This means immense cost savings for both

material and transport as well as increased

time savings thanks to the smaller volume of

concrete required.

Even the thermal conductivity is low, which is

an advantage if insulating components have

to be produced and, for instance, thermal

bridges have to be avoided. Elements made

from porous concrete and reinforced by com-

posite rebars are also viable because they

reduce the weight and because they feature

excellent temperature resistance and bending

stiffness.

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ROTH WERKZEUGBAU ENTERING THE PACKAGING SECTOR

EVERYTHING PACKAGED PERFECTLYTogether with KraussMaffei and Netstal, Roth Werkzeugbau hopes to conquer the packaging market.

The official launch was Roth Packaging Day in Auma-Weidatal, Thuringia, Germany, in late May. More

than 80 visitors accepted the invitation to the new, state-of-the-art technology center.

TEXT: MICHAEL BIRCHLER, PETRA REHMET PHOTOS: ROTH WERKZEUGBAU, K-ZEITUNG

ntering a market segment that

is still new to the company,

Roth Werkzeugbau is pursuing an

ambitious objective and setting a

high company standard for qual-

ity. “Our motto is: Either we do it right, or we

don't do it at all,” declared Marco Roth at the

beginning of the event, who is managing the

family business in its second generation. So

far, the company has had a strong presence

in the auto motive industry, and now it wants

to make a name for itself in the packaging in-

dustry as well, not least because many pack-

aging manu facturers have their headquar-

ters within 300 kilometers of Auma-Weidatal

(in the Greiz district of Thuringia, Germany).

According to Roth, the company has been

studying the special properties of packaging

tools intensively for around four years. It has

already implemented its first project, and

its employees had to learn a few things the

hard way while doing so. “By now, though, we

have gained enough experience for the official

launch. This launch means entering a new era

for our company. Within the next five to ten

years, we want to make about 50 percent of

our sales volume in the packaging industry,”

says Roth.

New, state-of-the-art technology center The newly built, amply dimensioned tech-

nology center plays a central role in the

SPACE FOR IDEAS

The new, amply dimensioned tech-

nology center was abuzz with interest

at the first Roth Packaging Day. Live

demonstrations on the machines from

KraussMaffei and Netstal highlighted

the broad spectrum of packaging solu-

tions offered.

E

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Partners & Projects

implemen tation of the packaging strategy.

“The customer nowadays wants more from

us than merely the mold. We support the cus-

tomer in its effort to make its injection mold-

ing processes more efficient. Our longtime

partnership with the KraussMaffei Group has

made a great deal of difference in this respect,”

explains Roth. The basic equipment includes

four injection molding machines of the CX and

MX series from KraussMaffei, which cover the

clamping force range from 110 to 1,300 tonnes.

All machines are equipped for three-compo-

nent applications and with six-axis robotics

from KraussMaffei. Previously, molds for

auto motive applications have been validated on

these systems. Now, these systems are also

being used for packaging products with larger

wall thicknesses, particularly for reusable and

logistics containers.

For extremely thin-walled packaging appli-

cations, Roth has also owned two fast EVOS

injection molding machines from Netstal with

350 and 550 tonnes of clamping force since

mid-2016. Between the two machines, there

is a highly flexible six-axis robot for inserting

in-mold labels (IML) and demolding the fin-

ished articles. To ensure its ability to make

the validation process as efficient and pre-

cise as possible, Roth has developed a spe-

cial handling solution in collaboration with

KraussMaffei Automation. The solution fits

the requirements in the test mode of a mold

maker optimally and also permits short cycle

times. The systems used at Roth’s technology

center have been designed specifically for

flexible use in mold validation.

YOUR CONTACT:

Klaus Zeiler

Head of Global Business Develpoment

klaus.zeiler@kraussmaffei.com

All products from the world of packaging from a single sourcePackaging Day at the Roth technology center

was something of a small milestone, even for

the KraussMaffei Group. “Here at the facility of

our respected partner, Roth Werkzeugbau, we

can give a live demonstration to show that our

two brands – KraussMaffei and Netstal – make

us the only manufacturer of injection molding

machines in the world to cover the entire range

of packaging applications with highly efficient

solutions for any specific product,” says Klaus

Zeiler, Head of Global Business Development

to count on complete support from Netstal.

“Thanks to our decades of experience and our

sophisti cated application knowledge for thin-

walled packaging with and without in-mold

labeling, we were able to provide optimal con-

sultation to our partner, Roth Werkzeugbau,

regarding wall thickness optimization, cycle

time reduction and reproducibility. The result

is a win-win situation for a packaging manu-

facturer, with consistently high quality and

very low unit costs,” explains Thorsten Just,

Managing Director at Netstal Germany.

Ambitious plans for the futureRoth Werkzeugbau relies completely on

innovation to achieve its ambitious goals. For

instance, in order to further reduce the wall

thickness of cups, the company will soon be

taking a chance on the injection compression

molding process that was further developed

by Netstal. Given the company slogan “We do

it once and we do it right!” one can imagine

that the next Packaging Day will feature a

series-ready injection compression molding

application for interested industry profession-

als to admire. The next Packaging Day is being

planned for 2019.

WE WANT TO TAKE OFF TOGETHER

IN THE PACKAGING MARKET

Klaus Zeiler (KraussMaffei),

Marco Roth (Roth Werkzeugbau) and

Thorsten Just (Netstal Germany) (left to right).

at KraussMaffei. During the one-day event, live

demonstrations were performed on a total of

five injection molding machines. The range

extended from the solenoids and stacking

boxes used at the company’s own plant, to the

popular EMSA food storage containers with

matching lids and patented TPE seal, to an IML

decorated polypropylene cup with a wall thick-

ness of only 0.4 millimeters. During the devel-

opment of this extremely challenging applica-

tion, the team at Roth Werkzeugbau was able

“ Either we do it right, or we don’t do it at all.” MARCO ROTH, MANAGING DIRECTOR

OF ROTH WERKZEUGBAU

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CRIOTEC TRUSTS IN THE

PUR FOAM TECHNOLOGY FROM KRAUSSMAFFEI

GOOD COOLING PAYS DIVIDENDSBy investing in a state-of-the-art, automated housing foaming

system from KraussMaffei, Criotec S. A. has more than doubled its

production capacity at its headquarters in Santa Catarina, Mexico.

In three-shift operation, 1,800 refrigerator housings per day are

foamed with an insulating layer of polyurethane and shipped.

TEXT: PETRA REHMET PHOTOS: CRIOTEC

efr igerators must be well

insulated if cooling capacity and

energy efficiency are to remain

stable. Criotec is one of the lead-

ing manufacturers of refrigera-

tors and freezers in the Americas and has

specialized mostly in products for industrial

use such as refrigerators for beverages, re-

frigerated display cases or insulated boxes.

Especially in these large-volume cooling

units, insulation is critical to ensure an op-

timal trade-off between cooling capacity

and cost-efficiency in the end. This task is

R

A STRONG TEAM (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Gerardo Manrique (Operations Director, Criotec), Angel

Gonzalez (Reaction Process Machinery Manager, KraussMaffei,

Mexico) and Felipe Nuñez (Manufacturing Manager, Criotec).

“ KraussMaffei has earned a long-term partnership with us as our sys-tem supplier.”

FELIPE NUÑEZ, MANUFACTURING

MANAGER AT CRIOTEC

handled by a layer of foamed polyurethane

(PUR) produced on the new housing foaming

system from KraussMaffei Reaction Process

Machinery.

“KraussMaffei has convinced us over the

long term as a system supplier. Thanks to

the high degree of automation of the new

housing foaming system, we have been able

to significantly increase productivity and

thus cost-efficiency,” says Felipe Nuñez,

Manufactur ing Manager at Cr iotec. The

scope of supply for the entire line includes

a RimStar  Compact  40/40 mixing and

metering system with mobile mixing head,

an automated loading and unloading shut-

tle, six stationary fixtures and six adjustable

foam molds for cabinet foaming, a preheating

oven with two different cabinet positions, and

a pentane monitoring system.

High quality and dimensional stability “In addition to the high degree of automation,

it is the consistently excellent quality and

dimensional stability of the produced foam

products that we benefit from,” Nuñez contin-

ues. One decisive factor for the high product

quality is the RimStar Compact 40/40 mixing

and metering system, which impresses with

its particularly stable process and tempera-

ture control of the components, and thus

ensures a permanently constant tempera-

ture. The mobile ULP 12/18 transfer mixing

head can be conveyed on a manipulator and

supplies the individual fixtures. The entire

process is fully automated.

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SYSTEM SOLUTION FROM

A SINGLE SOURCE

The new KraussMaffei cabinet foaming line

at Criotec in Santa Catarina, Mexico, stands

out for its high degree of automation and for

its consistently high foam product quality and

dimensional stability.

YOUR CONTACT:

Gabriele Amodeo

Head of KraussMaffei Italiana S.r.l.

gabriele.amodeo@kraussmaffei.com

Flexibly positioned for new marketsHowever, speed, precision and top quality are

not the only requirements that must be met at

Criotec. The cabinet foaming line is at present

foaming up to seven different sizes and mod-

els from the current Criotec portfolio. “In this

flexibility, we see a further strength of the new

cabinet foaming line. Thanks to this line, we

are perfectly prepared not only for the current

Criotec products but also for future develop-

ments and markets,” concludes Nuñez. For

example, the six hydraulically driven fixtures

can be individually adjusted to the cabinet

dimensions. The precise temperature control

is a state-of-the-art energy-saving system. In

addition, fast and easy mold changing is pos-

s ible due to the partly automated changeover

devices of the fixtures, increasing the flexibil-

ity and availability of the system.

During configuration, delivery and commis-

sioning of the new Criotec system, the three

KraussMaffei locations Munich, Abbiategrasso

(Italy) and Queretaro (Mexico) worked in col-

laboration with each other. The mixing and

metering system, including the tried-and-

tested mixing head, came from the original

plant in Munich, as usual, while the robust and

simultaneously precise foaming system includ-

ing the pentane monitoring system came from

the Major Appliances Competence Center in

Abbiategrasso. The customer receives prompt

and professional service and local support

from the KraussMaffei employees in Mexico.

Production capacity doubles and foaming

efficiency increases: In the end, it is not just

Criotec who benefits from the new housing

foaming system, but the end customers as

well, who get to enjoy a perfectly insulated,

and therefore energy-efficient, cooling unit.

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YOUR CONTACT:

Rupert Gruber

Head of Training,

Injection Molding Machines

rupert.gruber@kraussmaffei.com

SUSTAINABLE LEARNING IN MIXED REALITY

KRAUSSMAFFEI NOW USING THE HOLOLENS FOR TRAINING

KraussMaffei is one of the first companies in the world to use a real-time

simulation in a mixed-reality world to train operators of injection molding

machines. The program developed by KraussMaffei is visualized realistically

by Microsoft HoloLens.

TEXT: GERHARD KONRAD PHOTOS: KRAUSSMAFFEI

Training with Microsoft HoloLens“‘Programming core-pulling units’ is an impor-

t ant operating step in injection molding,” says

Rupert Gruber, leader of the training program.

“That is why we have implemented this proce-

dure as the first 3D simulation in the mixed-

reality technology. Using HoloLens, we can

prepare the participants in our seminars for

their jobs even more intensively.” And learning

with the data glasses is a fun solution that is

viable in the long term.

Sustainability and fun factor“Training in a 3D world in combination with

real-world experience makes learning easier

and ensures sustainable success in learning,”

states Michael Zawrel from Microsoft. “ Users

especially like the intuitive operability.” Univer-

sities in the United States, the United Kingdom

and Switzerland are the pioneers in applying

the mixed-reality technology using HoloLens.

Courses in anatomy for future surgeons are

being carried out efficiently and under optimal

conditions thanks to support from HoloLens

technology. Even in machine building, mixed

reality is seeing increased use as a train-

ing instrument and in maintenance work.

KraussMaffei is also a pioneer in this respect.

Simulation in real timeWith the HoloLens, students can immedi-

ately experience the functional core-pulling

sequence that they have programmed on the

physical simulator in real time using a virtual

MIXED REALITY

Learning for real applications

in virtual spaces.

mold. The virtual representation also allows

the user to take a glance beneath the surface,

i.e., at processes that usually happen hidden

inside the machine. “We are one of the first

companies to let a physical control system

communicate with a virtual tool simulation in

real time,” explains Günther Grimm, Depart-

ment Head of Software and Control Technol-

ogy and initiator of the project.

Full viewA person wearing the mixed-reality glasses

can see through the components virtually

and look at the assemblies of a machine from

all sides. Furthermore, the user can even

manipu late the virtual reality directly and

program the desired processes on a physi-

cal MC6 control system. The outcomes of the

entered parameters on the 3D reality are

shown immediately, whether they

are positive or negative.

Learning from experienceIn this case, however, incorrect

programming does not destroy the

mold or the machine. Correction is

always possible in the virtual envi-

ronment/world. Thus, learning from mis-

takes becomes possible without outrageous

expenses or damaged assemblies.

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COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL CAUSES AND SUSTAINABILITY

The CSR website of the KraussMaffei Group provides

information about current projects and measures.

THE NEW CSR WEBSITE IS ONLINE

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY COUNT

COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL CAUSES AND SUSTAINABILITY

The KraussMaffei Group pledges to uphold

sustainability and, for the first time, is

publishing non-financial information about

its social responsibility on a dedicated

website.

CSR (corporate social responsibility) is

a general term used to describe a companyʼs

responsibility for sustainable management

in economical, ecological and social terms.

This year, CSR reporting became mandatory

for large capital market-oriented companies

as a result of a new EU directive. Although

the KraussMaffei Group is not directly affect-

ed by the directive, it is in keeping with our

mission to report about CSR topics proactively

and with transparency. This so-called non-

financial information regarding topics such

as respect for human rights, environmental

protection and social aspects is an increas-

ingly important part of our corporate culture.

Moreover, the information requirements from

customers, representatives of public interests

and potential employees concerning these

topics are growing.

The strategy of the KraussMaffei Group is

focused on long-term corporate success and

includes five areas of sustainability:

• Sustainable company management

• Our employees

• Product management

• Corporate environmental protection

• Social involvement

The current CSR projects include the use

of environmentally friendly technologies

and donations to non-profit organizations

as well as professional development pro-

grams and development measures for em-

ployees. Of course, our sustainable com-

pliance system also makes an effective

contribution to the social responsibility of

the KraussMaffei Group.

For more information, refer to our new CSR

website:

http://csr.kraussmaffeigroup.com

Check it out!

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TRAINING PROGRAMS

EXPERTISE DETERMINES SUCCESS

Employees with sufficient training are a criti-

cal success factor in plastics processing. For

this reason, the KraussMaffei Group offers

the users of its systems a sophisticated,

modular seminar program. The courses deal

with practical aspects of machine operation

and configuration as well as the theoretical

basics of the work with all types of plastics.

Qualified instructors share their knowledge

of mechanical and hydraulic systems, ma-

chine control systems, servicing and main-

tenance of machines, and fault manage ment.

New employees recognize opportunities to

improve their performance and to implement

the correct measures where necessary. Ex-

perienced machine operators can help them

refresh their knowledge and learn to use new

technical developments optimally.

Specific course offersThe seminars are each specifically tailored

to the special features of products from the

KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and

Netstal brands, and to the needs of the target

groups. The courses are held at all locations

by request or at a customerʼs facility. We have

developed a special selection of qualification

courses for our customers in Mexico and South

America. You can obtain information on the

websites of the KraussMaffei Group brands,

or contact your service contact or our sales

and service partners.

FIRSTHAND EXPERTISE

Experts convey knowledge about

the technology and process.

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have mostly dispensed with gender-related double

designations (e.g. “male and female readers” – this

is more relevant for the German text) for mixed

groups of persons. The male gender form is used as

a collective term.

The customer magazine is published twice a year in

German and English. The magazine may only be re-

printed with the written permission of the publisher.

TRADE SHOW CALENDAR JANUARY 2018 – JUNE 2018

India Rubber Expo, Chennai, India 01.01.2018 KraussMaffei Berstorff

Lightweight Technology, Tokyo, Japan 17.01–19.01.2018 KraussMaffei

Saudi Plas, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 21.01–24.01.2018KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff

Interplastica, Moscow, Russia 23.01–26.01.2018 KraussMaffei Group

MD&M West. Anaheim, CA, United States 06.02–08.02.2018 KraussMaffei

Iran Plast, Tehran, Iran 07.02–12.02.2018KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff

Plast India, Gandhinagar, India 07.02–12.02.2018 KraussMaffei Berstorff

Gulfood, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 18.02–21.02.2018 Netstal

Tire Technology Expo, Hanover, Germany 20.02–22.02.2018 KraussMaffei Berstorff

Polyurethanex, Moscow, Russia 27.02–01.03.2018 KraussMaffei

Foam Expo, Novi, Michigan, United States 06.03–08.03.2018 KraussMaffei

JEC World, Paris, France 06.03–08.03.2018 KraussMaffei

Plast Alger, Algiers, Algeria 11.03–13.03.2018 KraussMaffei

Plastics in Automotive Engineering, Mannheim, Germany 14.03–15.03.2018 KraussMaffei

Medtec, Stuttgart, Germany 17.04–19.04.2018 KraussMaffei

ReTEC, Essen, Germany 24.04–26.04.2018 KraussMaffei, Netstal

Tires & Rubber, Moscow, Russia 24.04–27.04.2018 KraussMaffei Berstorff

Chinaplas, Shanghai, China 24.04–27.04.2018 KraussMaffei Group

NPE, Orlando, Florida, United States 07.05–11.05.2018 KraussMaffei Group

Elmia Polymer, Jönköping, Sweden 15.05–18.05.2018 KraussMaffei

Utech Europe, Maastricht, The Netherlands 29.05–31.05.2018 KraussMaffei

Plastpol, Kielce, Poland 29.05–01.06.2018 KraussMaffei, Netstal

Plast Milano, Milan, Italy 29.05–01.06.2018 KraussMaffei Group

TWIN-SCREW EXTRUDER FOR

PO RECOMPOUNDS

At the Fakuma trade show, KraussMaffei Berstorff is present-

ing concepts for a processing system built in a cascade design.

Customized compounds can be manufactured entirely or in part

from recyclates. They feature similar characteristics to those of virgin materials, but at a sig-

nificantly more attractive price. Compatible processing units are required in order to create

customized recompounds. Extrusion technology plays an increasingly important role here.

THE DECISIVE FACTOR FOR COST-EFFECTIVENESS

CO-INJECTION PROCESS

FOR COFFEE CAPSULES

The Netstal product brand is internationally known for first-class, high-perfor-

mance and high-precision injection molding machinery and system solutions.

At Fakuma 2017, Netstal produces three-layer coffee capsules using the precise

co-injection process. An all-electric two-component injection molding machine of the Elion series

with 1,200 kN of clamping force is used. Through sandwich pane injection molding, IML-labeled

plastic capsules and many other packaging products can be manufactured with outstanding

efficiency and a reliable barrier effect.

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