Smart Molding International 1-2024

18 smart_molding international 1/2024 molding outlook Molding novelties in 2023 Throughout 2023, various companies, focussing on designing and manufacturing of machines, automation, auxiliary systems and tooling, were tirelessly launching their new developments for benefit of the injection molding sector. Many of these state-of-the-art novelties were demonstrated at the 28th edition of Fakuma - one of the world's leading plastics and rubber trade fair, that was held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from 17 to 21 October 2023. Innovative dosing technology for solid silicone With more than 1,600 exhibitors (+10% compared to 2021), Fakuma 2023 trade fair was a fully booked event. Around 40,000 visitors visited 12 exhibition halls and discovered numerous innovations. Key topics such as recyclability and energy saving attracted visitors to the exhibition stands for lively discussions. Almost half of the exhibitors came from abroad. In the current difficult global political situation, the plastics processing industry is seen to be well positioned. This also fits with ACH Solution's concept of presenting itself as a leading manufacturer of tool and automation solutions for the processing of silicone rubber. The new ACH TURNMIX HTV dosing technology offers the possibility to process solid silicone (HTV) in Shore hardnesses between Shore A 20 and Shore A 80. The ACH TURNMIX is designed as a stand-alone system and can communicate with various control systems via existing interfaces. • Continuous feeding process • Bubble-free and pressure-constant material delivery • In-line (in process) precise feeding of liquid masterbatches • Dosing for small to medium shot weights This new automatic dosing system ACH TURNMIX was acknowledged with great interest among Fakuma visitors. In combination with a 4-cavity injection molding tool with ACH cold runner technology, ACH SERVOSHOT® 2G system and needle gate technology, interesting items were manufactured. Difficult optical components were produced with a 2-cav fully automatic tool concept, using the new ACH MAXIMIX 3G metering pump. The compact design of the dosing system enables space-saving and flexible installation. Photo: ACH Solution The ACH TURNMIX can communicate with various control systems via existing interfaces (picture: ACH Solution)