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ENGEL: For automotive applications
Provide highly integrated and cost-effective solutions
In the automotive supply chain, adjustments to production plans must simultaneously consider component demand, production scale, and investment framework. ENGEL Clearmelt and Fluidmelt technologies are the key to solving this problem - the former achieves integrated surface treatment, while the latter empowers lightweight manufacturing. The two work together to expand functionality, simplify processes, and reduce costs in one go.
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Utilizing ENGEL Clearmelt technology
Directly achieving surface treatment during injection molding process
In this fully automatic 3K injection molding unit with a clamping force of 7000 kN, the B-pillar exterior panel used for passenger car interiors is manufactured using ENGEL Clearmelt technology.
ENGEL Clearmelt technology refers tomoldDirectly coat the components internally. This shortens the process flow and significantly reduces investment costs. In addition, the coating can form a high-quality, scratch resistant surface with self-healing effect.
The B-pillar exterior panel produced using Clearmelt technology demonstrates the advantages of directly integrating surface treatment into injection molding processes, thereby reducing additional process steps, shortening production cycles, and lowering investment costs.
This component adopts the integrated molding technology of injection molding and in mold spraying, with a total shooting weight of 266g. The injection molding unit is equipped with an ENGEL easyx articulated robot integrated into the CC300 control system for removing the component.
In addition, the production unit also adopts various digital auxiliary systems. IQ hold control can automatically set appropriate holding points and holding times, thereby shortening cycle time and reducing raw material consumption. IQ weight control can automatically adjust the injection volume during viscosity fluctuations and the same injection molding process, thereby stabilizing component quality and reducing scrap rates. The iQ process observer continuously monitors various stages of the injection molding process, visually presenting process stability and detecting anomalies early on before waste is generated.
The dual two plate injection molding machine used adopts a wide plate design, which makes this production solution suitable for components that require wider plate surfaces but do not require greater clamping force.
The ENGEL duo 700 wide board model can economically and efficiently produce large-area automotive parts with a smaller footprint and highly integrated processes.
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ENGEL fluidmelt technology
Reduce the weight and material usage of automotive components
ENGEL fluidmelt technology manufactures hollow structures by injecting water or gas. During this process, the molten core of the component is discharged into the overflow chamber or refluxed to the plasticizing unit, thereby forming a predetermined cavity inside the component. This type of hollow structure can reduce component weight and decrease material usage.
The intake duct produced using the fluidmelt process significantly reduces material usage and component weight while maintaining high component rigidity.
This production unit is equipped with an ENGEL Viper linearManipulatorThe robotic arm has been fully integrated with the CC300 control system. The Victory 120 rodless injection molding machine used is designed specifically for complex and large molds, and its mold space can be freely accessed for easy operation of automated equipment. Thanks to the wide template and no pull rod technology, a machine with only 1200 kN locking force can replace the traditional 1800 kN injection molding machine. This saves space and investment costs.
The ENGEL Victory 120 injection molding machine equipped with an integrated VIPER linear robotic arm achieves free access to mold space through rodless technology, and can save space and produce complex components economically and efficiently.
