Smart Molding International 1-2024

24 smart_molding international 1/2024 machinery BOY presence at Chinaplas 2024 in the Far East In Shanghai, the German company will demonstrate two small injection moulding machines: a two-bar, fully-hydraulic reciprocating BOY 25 E and compact highly energy-efficient BOY XS. C hinaplas 2024 in Shanghai will take place from 23 to 26 April 2024. BOY will demonstrate two small injection moulding machines. The company's Chinese representative, Andeli Co., Ltd. will present two medi- cal special parts to the visitors. On a BOY 25 E a screw made of PEEK will be produced which is intended to be implanted into the tendon sheath area. The individual weight of the part is 0.093 g only and the mould is operated with two cavities for high-precision injection. On a BOY XS an osteosynthesis-plate with a single-cavity, sprueless mould will be produced. This part is frequently used in the orthopaedic industry for the fixation of the skeleton. The individual weight of 0.05 g with a cycle time of just 4.7 seconds requires a high level of repeatability of the machine. The BOY 25 E is a two-bar, fully- hydraulic reciprocating injection moulding machine with a two-platen clamping unit and a swivelling injection unit. This machine is not only the most compact one of its kind with the lowest machine hour rates, the price/ performance ratio is remarkable, too. With the plasticising unit EconPlast, available as an option, the energy consumption of a BOY 25 E will be significantly reduced. Five injection units in different sizes with screw diameters from 14 mm to 32 mm guarantee a precise manufacturing of injection moulding parts with a parts weight of up to 69.5 g (PS). The BOY 25 E can process a wide range of thermoplastics, elastomers, silicones and thermosets as well as metals and ceramics (PIM technology). With a clamping force of 100 kN on a footprint of 0.78 m², the BOY XS sets standards in continuous industrial operation. The compact and highly energy-efficient injection moulding machine with its innovative and proven technologies offers a wide range of applications in micro and sprueless injectionmoulding of small parts. With an efficiency classification of 7+ according to Euromap 60.1, the BOY XS only requires 0.49 kWh of energy per kilogramme of material processed. The intelligent design is perfectly adapted to the requirements of micro injection moulding. A 12 mm plasticising unit (optional: screw diameters from 8 to 18 mm available) ensures the shortest dwell times - a major advantage for the gentle processing of temperature- sensitive materials. About BOY Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading worldwide manufacturers of injection moulding machines with clamping forces up to 1,250 kN. The very compact, durable machines work precisely, energy-saving and thus highly economically. With innovative concepts and solutions, BOY has proved itself again and again as a trendsetter. Automation, digitalisation as well as sustainability and CO2 savings are particularly in focus. Since the company was founded in 1968 more than 50,000 Injection Moulding Machines have been delivered worldwide. The privately-owned company continues to put special emphasis on engineered performance and high-class "made in Germany" workmanship. BOY www.dr-boy.de The compact and highly energy-efficient injection moulding machine BOY XS (picture: BOY)