Smart Molding International 2-2022

36 molding technologies smart_molding international 2/2022 nents are increasingly used even in the exterior area because here as well, a classy appearance is a selling point for end customers. Increased potential for saving Not only is the ColorForm technol- ogy eliminate the need to transport and paint components, and to invest in a painting plant – the ColorForm components are also ready for instal- lation as they are discharged from the highly automated production cell. This saves both production time and mon- ey for buffer storage and drying of the components. Upgrade in difficult times For the system that has been put into operation now, Techniplas used an existing MXW 1000 injection molding machine from KraussMaffei as the basis. Techniplas had the MXW retrofitted at its manufacturer's main factory in Munich's Allach neighbor- hood. "There, all necessary equip- ment is available on-site, and com- missioning at the TechCenter was also completed on schedule – both for the injection molding machine and for the PUR technology, that is, for the RimStar Flex with two MK 5-2K CCM mixing heads for simultaneous pro- duction of two components. This can- not be taken for granted under the current basic conditions determined by the pandemic," says Luckner. New control system and ORCA cooling The MXW 1000 was not just retro- fitted for ColorForm technology. Its control system was also completely upgraded to the MC6 control system, and a new ORCA cooling system was installed. "The system performs a contact-free temperature measure- ment, which minimizes maintenance. The technology allows us to control the twenty cooling circuits of the MXW precisely and thus makes a criti- cal contribution to the high, uniform quality of the components," explains Luckner. KraussMaffei – Pioneering Plastics KraussMaffei is among the world’s leading manufacturers of machinery and systems for the production and processing of plastics and rubber. Our brand stands for cutting-edge tech- nologies – for more than 180 years. Our range of services covers all areas of injection molding machinery, extru- sion technology and reaction process machinery. This gives KraussMaffei a unique selling point in the indus- try. With the high innovative power of our standardized and individual product, process, digital and service solutions, we can guarantee custom- ers sustained additional value over the entire value-adding chain. Our range of products and services allow us to serve customers in many sec- tors including the automotive, pack- aging, medical and construction in- dustries, as well as manufacturers of electrical and electronic products and household appliances. KraussMaffei employs around 4.700 people all over the world. With more than 30 subsid- iaries and over 10 production plants, as well as about 570 commercial and service partners, we are represented internationally close to our custom- ers. Since its foundation in 1838, the company’s headquarters have been in Munich. In April 2016, the Chinese state- owned company China National Chemical Corp. Ltd. (“ChemChina”), one of the leading chemical compa- nies in China, became the majority shareholder of KraussMaffei Group. At the end of 2018, ChemChina listed the KraussMaffei Group as KraussMaffei Company Ltd. in Shang- hai. The listing opened up access to the Chinese capital market and local investors. KraussMaffei www.kraussmaffei.com Schematic representation of the PUR/PUA flow-coating in the mold The swivel plate for the thermoplastic substrate makes the MXW 1000 from KraussMaffei particularly productive