![Technology to Improve Operating Rates](./image/home/utilization-rate.jpg)
UBE Machinery's Injection Molding
“Technology to Improve Operating Rates”
We propose technologies to improve the efficiency of production start-up based on labor and manpower savings.
Reduced setup time
"Tiebar Puller" (Toggle type injection molding machine : HH, UF series)
Eases restrictions such as factory height and facilitates large mold changes.
- The ceiling is too low for a crane to change molds!
- Large molds cannot be mounted!
- We want to install a mold without changing the equipment attached to the mold!
![Tiebar Puller](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-01.png)
![Tiebar can be pulled out to the rear of the machine with a simple operation.](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-02.png)
"Tiebar Puller" provides
the following advantages!
Reduced mold replacement time
- No need to disassemble even complex molds with many accessories, such as cylinders for corepulls.
- Significantly reduced replacement time.
![Reduced mold replacement time](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-03.png)
Efficient Use of Existing Factories
- Efficient factory utilization with the current building due to relaxed height conditions and regulations in the factory.
- Highly economical for new plant construction.
![Efficient Use of Existing Factories](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-04.png)
From Large to Small
- Tiebar spacing restrictions have been relaxed, and molds that used to be molded on unnecessarily large machines can now be molded on appropriate small machines.
![From Large to Small](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-05.png)
Optimal Mold Design
- Tiebar spacing restrictions are relaxed, allowing for more freedom in mold design to suit the product.
![Optimal Mold Design](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-06.png)
Space Free
- Height requirements for the installation of molding machines have been relaxed, making it possible to install large machines that were previously impossible to install.
![Space Free](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-07.png)
Automation System
UBE Machinery, with its many years of experience in this field, is able to propose automation systems such as mold change carts, take-out robots in response to customers' requirements.
Example of Drip Cart Method Mold Change
Mold is brought in while preheating and temperature control is maintained. ⇒ Molding starts.
![Before mold delivery](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-08.png)
![After mold delivery](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-09.png)
One-way mold change
Standby for mold change
Mold unloading
Mold unloading completed / 1 pitch cart move
Before the next mold delivery
After the next mold delivery
Successive pushing-out style mold change
Before simultaneous loading/unloading of old and new molds
Completed simultaneous loading/unloading of old and new molds
Example of multifunctional product take-out
![Example of multifunctional product take-out](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-17.png)
Rapid color change
Ultra-high mixing and dispersion screw (MF-UB)
The ultra-high dispersion function disperses and dilutes color residue, enabling reduction of purging resin volume and purging time for color change.
![Ultra-high mixing and dispersion screw](./image/utilization-rate/utilization-rate-18.png)
MF-UB screw / Reduced purging material due to improved color changeability (vs. mixing nozzle)
[Purging material reduction effect] | Amount of resin required for color change (index) |
---|---|
Mixing nozzles | 100 |
MF-UB SCREW (OPTIONAL) |
25 |
Reduction effect | 75% reduction |