Arburg unveils hybrid production system at Chinaplas 2024
Arburg sets up complete systems in China and Asia. For instance, they'll be showcasing a production setup featuring a hybrid Allrounder 470 H at Chinaplas 2024.
The exhibit uses a family mould to produce two different adapters for medical technology fully automatically, including camera inspection and sample part storage. A Flexlift 10+2 linear robotic system, only available in Asia, performs the handling tasks.
The turnkey system, which was designed in the Arburg Technology Factory (ATF) Pinghu, China, and realised together with local partners, is a typical customised solution for the Asian market.
Hybrid machine technology designed to reduce costs and cycle times
Launched on the market in 2023, the hybrid Allrounders from the Hidrive series with new hybrid machine technology combine an electric, energy-efficient and precise clamping unit with a powerful and dynamic hydraulic injection unit. They are available in sizes 470, 520 and 570 with clamping forces of 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 kN and in the "Comfort", "Premium" and "Ultimate" performance variants. Allrounder Hidrive machines are designed to save energy and resources, and are also production efficient, reliable and user-friendly. They have reduced purchase and operating costs, optimised energy footprint as well as reduced cycle times. Smart assistants and robotic systems can be integrated into the Gestica control system.
The Chinaplas exhibit is an Allrounder 470 H with a clamping force of 1,000 kN and a size 290 injection unit in the "Comfort" performance variant. It is also equipped with an Arburg servo hydraulic system (ASH) as standard.
Automated production of medical devices
For the production of adapters for medical technology the hybrid Allrounder 470 H is equipped with a 2+2-cavity family mould from Chinese company Changshen. It produces two different components from PC for adapters in medical technology in a cycle time of around 25 seconds. A Flexlift 10+2 linear robotic system performs the handling tasks. After they have been removed from the mould and separated from the sprues, the moulded parts are fed to an integrated camera for inspection and deposited separately by cavity. In addition, a test sample can be placed in a sample part drawer at the touch of a button and sent for quality control.
Only for Asia: Linear Flexlift robotic system
Arburg has developed the Flex series of linear robotic systems specifically for the Asian market and tailored them to the needs of customers in the region. Thanks to its low height and telescopic design, it is also suitable for confined spaces. Powerful servo motors ensure that the vertical mould-entry axes are extremely dynamic and accurate – enabling fast removal, precise and vibration-free movements and short cycle times. Arburg is meeting the market’s demand for a reliable, fast and precise robotic system with an impressive price/performance ratio.
A Flexlift 10+2 with a load of ten plus two kilograms is used for trade fair applications. For the gentle removal of moulded parts and sprue, a Freeformer 300-3X was used to additively manufacture the associated gripper quickly and cost-effectively. There are easily accessible pneumatic and vacuum interfaces for end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and peripheral technology.