acad prototyping Making ideas reality - prototypes in injection molding technology Driven by Improvement: Progress is not achieved by definition, but only by proof. Prototypes are the ideal way to obtain product confirmation and validation through a variety of testing possibilities and to identify further development needs. The selection of the manufacturing process for prototypes depends on the maturity of the product development and the required validation. Whenever it is necessary to test series-identical strength and rigidity, as well as the processing influences typical of injection molding, original series materials and injection molding technology are the first choice. Prototypes for product development: acad prototyping quickly and cost-effectively produces plastic injection molding prototypes from original series materials that provide all the necessary results for validation, confirmation or further development of the product and manufacturing technology. Our plastic parts originate from a unique tooling and manufacturing technology that is close to the development stage. quality as well as time and cost advantages for product development. What we offer: Our customers benefit from short lead times, favorable tooling costs and ease of modification. Initial samples of individual parts or entire assemblies can be completed within as little as 5 AT. These can be used to comprehensively assess warpage, sink marks, yield lines, dimensions and tolerances, as well as the basic function, strength and rigidity of the article. to be comprehensively assessed. In addition, small test assemblies from 50 to 2,000 parts can be produced extremely economically due to the low tooling costs, even with high article complexity.

For customers who require additional digital control and support options, the Gate 6 interface server offers a wide range of powerful functions. Gate 6 provides unlimited access to all of HB Therm's digital services, such as remote connections and analysis data transfer, which contribute to detailed monitoring and control of the units. The following functions are available to customers using Gate 6 in combination with the e cockpit app: - Remote Control - Remote Access - Remote Support - Send analysis data:

The optimal solution for minimizing radiation and convection!

In particular when processing special or high-performance plastics, gas emissions that are hazardous to health, such as aldehydes and phosphines, can occur for procedural reasons. Our flue gas extraction device R300 is equipped with high-quality activated carbon filter cartridges. Even the tiniest of molecules adhere to the surface of these special filters. With its rotatable and pivoting extraction arm, the flue gas extraction device offers the greatest amount of flexibility as well as point-source extraction of hazardous substances directly at their point of origin.

During extrusion and coextrusion procedures, thermoplastic profiles are generated for use in various fields of application. Depending on the specifications, these procedures particularly assure optimal properties. The own PVC material compounding enables us very flexibly to your requirements. The extrusion method also permits the production of profiles from mineral-reinforced or fiber-reinforced materials. Profile weights from 10.0 g – 6,000 g/m Manufacture of profiles up to 700 mm width Coextrusion and multi-layered coextrusion in combination with hard and/or soft plastics Saving time and costs by inline packing (e.g., drilling, punching, printing) Production of silicon profiles

With the SLine, MLine and JLine series extrusion systems and the corresponding accessories, flexible handling solutions for small, medium-sized and heavy workpieces can be realised in gripper construction.

High-precision mould bases from high-grade steel that has been heat-treated for stress relief. Lever slots on cavity plates without extra charge. The consistent Meusburger hole patterns offer space for cooling holes, guiding and screw holes. In many cases, the use of the next larger mould is prevented by side-drilled mould bases with almost quadratic space utilisation.

Lengthwise moulds with pre-drilled guide holes are the reliable basis for precise and high-quality standard mould bases. All sizes, from 96 x 96 up to 996 x 1196 mm, are available at Meusburger.

Making colors come alive in exceptionally sensual creations – this is what the specialists of the GRAFE-Design-Center of the GRAFE-Group in Blankenhain, Germany is known for within the plastics industry and beyond. Through a collaboration between GRAFE and Eckart, a manufacturer of metal and effect pigments, six fantastic colors in six PET bottles that are embedded in an imaginative story have emerged. With an exceptional shine and a fascinating feel, the metallic tones are charming and temp a person into the world of Fantastic Colors.

No matter whether in plastic injection molding, metal powder injection molding or on die casting systems. Our quick-clamping system saves you time and money when changing tools Factors such as efficiency and flexibility are playing an increasingly important role in modern production processes. This demand for flexibility means that injection molding companies face the constant challenge of ever smaller batch sizes, the desire for ever smaller inventories and just-in-time deliveries. A key factor in such flexible production processes is the minimization of machine setup costs and thus significant time savings in the changeover process in order to ensure even more productivity and thus added value in a secure process.

High-quality fasteners according to DIN EN ISO standards. Cylinder head screws, set screws, thrust pieces, dowel pins, fitting and guiding screws and much more available from stock.

Thanks to spe­cial pro­ces­ses and samp­le bo­xes, GRA­FE sa­ves cust­o­m­ers de­ve­lop­ment time With a special process, the GRAFE GROUP, Blankenhain, is able to test and simulate color ideas for multilayer applications as early as the development phase. “This way, we can achieve results faster in material designs in this area and optimize the development time for customized products to the benefit of our customers,” explains Lars Schulze, Head of Color Development and Material Sciences. Multilayer applications are used in a variety of ways in the packaging and pharmaceutical industries to protect products from environmental influences and extend their shelf life. In the furniture industry or for high-quality consumer goods, laminates are a cost-effective alternative that achieve a high-quality surface appearance – and that with a minimal use of effect pigments. “The substrate material in the base color, in combination with the applied effect carrier, saves on the need for solid-colored plastic,” explains Schulze. A decorative film that carries expensive effect pigments for the optics is combined with the cost-effective, solid-colored base material, which ensures the stability of the product,” the expert adds. ”This combination of a base layer and a translucent effect layer enables unique color effects that cannot be achieved with mono-coloring, or only at great expense.” The challenge in developing the color design lies in the dosage of the pigments in the top layer in combination with the appearance of the substrate. “With our technology, color ideas can be tested cost-effectively and simulated in-house, saving the customer time, material and machine setup costs, and thus also product development costs,” reports Schulze. [... more @ grafe.com]