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Injection molding machines for the ergonomic encapsulation of inserts

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At a glance

Ergonomics: vertical free-space system with fixed mounting platen positioned at the bottom for

unimpeded access to the mold.

If you intend to use vertical injection molding machines in your production facility, we currently offer the widest range in the entire industry – “Made by ARBURG – Made in Germany”. Our ver-tical ALLROUNDERs are designed espe-cially for the encapsulation of inserts. Our perfectly graduated product range extends from the ALLROUNDER S, fea-turing the ALLROUNDER principle with swiveling clamping unit and inter-changeable injection unit, our entry-level vertical model, the ALLROUNDER V, the flexible ALLROUNDER T vertical ro-tary-table machines, through to cus-tomer-specific, specifically configured vertical machines. Furthermore, a wide variety of equipment options and possible combinations are available. The choice is yours: whatever your application requires.

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ErgonomicsA high degree of ergonomics is particularly important during the processing of inserts in order to organize manual operations as conveniently and efficiently as possible. In the case of the entry-level ALLROUNDER V machine, this is achieved by means of the so-called vertical free-space system for the clamping unit. Here, tie bars are dispensed with, rendering the mold freely accessible from three sides. The fixed mounting platen positioned at the bottom effectively prevents the inserts from slipping. Pneumatically activated protective hoods or safeguards with light curtains, as available on the ALLROUNDER T rotary table ma-chines, ensure particularly efficient work processes. Moreover, the low table heights of vertical ALLROUNDERs are ideally suited for manual insertion and removal.

2 Application versatility

The entire technology of the vertical ALLROUNDERs can always be matched pre-cisely to the specific injection molding task. This is achieved thanks to:• the wide range of clamping forces and

injection units• various clamping systems – molds can be

closed both from above and below• the flexible vertical and horizontal ar-

rangement of the injection units.• task-specific equipment packages, such

as for thermoset and silicone processing, for example

• the freely programmable SELOGICA control system

Application versatility: the right technology for

every application.

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3 Automation

In order to enable simultaneous insertion and removal of items during the injection pro-cess, machine versions with rotary or sliding tables are also available. This enables shorter cycle times and thus higher productivity. The versatile configuration options ensure that vertical ALLROUNDER machines are ideally suited to production requirements at hand and can also be easily integrated in auto-mated production lines. Automation solu-tions extending through to complete turnkey systems are easily achievable.

Automation: shorter cycle times and higher

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Process reliability: smooth movements thanks to

servo-electric rotary tables.

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4 Process reliability

As you would expect from ARBURG, the in-jection units of the vertical ALLROUNDERs offer the customary high plasticizing and molded part quality. The position-regulated screw enables reproducible injection move-ments which are equally accurate to those of electric machines. The rotary tables of the ALLROUNDER V and T are generally servo-electrically driven. This makes them particularly fast and accurate, enabling smooth acceleration and braking. Finally, the SELOGICA control system offers numer-ous options for process optimization, moni-toring and documentation.

5 Space optimization

The ALLROUNDER V entry-level models, in particular, impress through their compact design and small footprint. This makes them ideal for use in confined production envi-ronments.

Space optimization: compact design.

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Practice-oriented drive technologyFrom single-pump technology in the ALLROUNDER V entry-level model to dual-pump or hydraulic accumulator technology in the ALLROUNDER T rotary table machines: the drive technology always matches the ma-chine concept and can be coordinated per-fectly. Electro-mechanical drives and a speed-regulated pump drive (AES) are also avail-able, ensuring energy-efficient operation.

The following typical ARBURG features can also be found in the vertical ALLROUNDER: Through the use of proven, tried and tested assemblies, individual and cost-effective technical solutions are created that safeguard your production at competitive unit prices. You can combine clamping sys-tems with a variety of rotary or sliding tables, clamping forces and injection units in many different ways. This en-ables modular and individual adapta-tion of machine technology to all your production tasks.

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High flexibility: perfectly graduated product range with a variety of machine concepts.

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2 Adaptable injection units

The injection units permit a higher plasticiz-ing and molded part quality and can be in-dividually adapted to each production task. Various sizes, screw diameters, cylinder and screw wear classes as well as alternative screw geometries are available. Cylinder modules for thermoset or silicone process-ing are also optionally available.

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Ergonomic clamping unitsThe large selection of different clamping systems and machine sizes, with a choice of rotary or sliding tables, is reflected in a wider spectrum of applications and ergonomic operation of the vertical ALLROUNDER ma-chines. To ensure optimum design to suit in-dividual requirements, molds can be closed both from above and below.

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SELOGICA control systemSELOGICA provides the same operating sys-tem for all machine series. The machine cy-cle features intuitive programming using graphic symbols, enabling short set-up times. Immediate plausibility checking of all parameter entries ensures high operating reliability and convenience. This makes even complex processes easy to understand in the human-machine dialogue.

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Practice-oriented drive technology

Practical: the right hydraulic drive for every machine concept.

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Energy-saving regulating pumpsDepending on the machine concept, the vertical ALLROUNDER machines can be equipped with one or more pumps. The ALLROUNDER V entry-level model, for example, features a regulating pump. This permits serial machine movements with stroke-dependent, regulated ramps. The sin-gle-pump technology ensures energy-saving, low-noise operation at an attractive price. The ALLROUNDER T rotary table machines have two pumps as standard. The cycle time and sequence can be optimized through si-multaneous movements. The dual-pump technology also ensures a controlled mold locking force throughout the injection molding cycle.

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Precise control technologyFast-switching valve technology ensures precise operation combined with low en-ergy consumption. The location of the valve system close to the hydraulic consumers im-proves control accuracy during injection and dosage. p/Q control as standard provides all movements with the necessary dynamics. Precise positioning is achieved by stroke- dependent ramps. The combination of all these features enables precision in all move-ments and results in perfect molded part quality. This ensures continuously high and economically efficient output levels over many years.

Precise: reproducible injection thanks to valves

situated close to the hydraulic consumers.

The hydraulic technical components make the vertical ALLROUNDERs sophis-ticated machines that comprehensively meet everyday requirements. Our con-tinuous model refinement guarantees you consistently high availability. So opting for our vertical ALLROUNDER machines gives you the certainty that proven machine components and state-of-the-art injection molding technology have always been combined to the best possible effect.

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Energy saving: electro-mechanical dosage (AED). Efficient: servo-electric rotary table ensures high

quality production.

High performance: simultaneous, fast machine move-

ments thanks to hydraulic accumulator technology.

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High-performance hydraulic accumulator technologyHydraulic accumulator technology with a central pressure accumulator enables a more dynamic and faster injection process in ALLROUNDER T rotary table machines or on special vertical machines configured to suit customer requirements. All movement axes of the machines are servo-regulated and therefore completely independent from one another. Virtually unlimited simultane-ous movements can thus be performed at high speed and with great precision.

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Electric expansion stagesIn terms of drives, both electro-mechanical dosage (AED) as well as an electro-mechani-cal ejector system are available, which can both be moved completely independently of the hydraulic drive. In addition to reduc-ing the cycle-time, this also saves energy and enhances precision. The ARBURG en-ergy saving system (AES) enables the pump speed of the hydraulic drive to be adjusted continuously. This means that energy sav-ings of up to 30 percent can be achieved in the case of medium cycle times.

5 Servo-electric rotary table

Thanks to their servo-electric drives, the rotary tables of the ALLROUNDER V and T machines are generally independent of the injection molding process itself. This effectively reduces cycle times. Mold movements thus become fast and ex-tremely accurate, while energy consump-tion is lower. Programmable, closed-loop-controlled speed ramps ensure smooth acceleration and braking.

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Ergonomic clamping units

We offer a broad range of different clamping systems, allowing the vertical ALLROUNDER to be precisely tailored to your production requirements. For the optimum processing of inserts, molds can be closed both from above or be-low. Different versions with rotary and sliding tables are available to enable you to work while the injection mold-ing process is in progress. This also en-ables effective automated part produc-tion as well as problem-free integration of vertical ALLROUNDER machines in production lines. This high flexibility means many years of added value for your business.

1 Vertical free-space system

The special advantage of the ALLROUNDER entry-level models is the configuration of their clamping units as vertical free-space systems. There are no tie bars to hinder mold installation or the insertion and re-moval of items. The fixed mounting platen is positioned at the bottom and effectively prevents the inserts from slipping. This setup also enables automated part feed to be achieved with ease. In addition, ergo-nomically efficient operation is ensured thanks to the low table heights, the guards that can be adjusted to the parting line as well as the safety guard that opens auto-matically and is already prepared for feed-ing through cables. From machine size 275 V upwards, the clamping unit can be adjusted to different mold heights.

2 Integrated rotary table

Ideal for automation, as well as higher out-put: the two-station rotary tables of the ALLROUNDER V (optional) and T (standard) machines permit simultaneous insertion and removal of molded parts during the injec-tion process. More demanding production processes can be implemented using the three-station rotary tables available for the ALLROUNDER T. Tie-barless table concepts result in large free spaces for mounting the molds. The center of the rotary table is also left free for water cooling circuits and elec-trical connections. Cycle times are mini-mized thanks to the independent, fast, precise and energy-efficient servo-electric drive for the rotary tables. Programmable, regulated speed ramps ensure smooth acceleration and braking.

Ergonomic: Low table heights, ideal for manual activities. User-friendly: Media connections directly on the

rotary table.

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3 Special clamping systems

The flexible ALLROUNDER principle with swiveling clamping unit and interchangeable injection unit means that all ALLROUNDER S machines up to size 370 can operate verti-cally. The fixed mounting platen is always on top in these configurations. This equipment version permits up to four working positions on a single machine. Special machines with a fixed vertical clamping unit based on the ALLROUNDER S or the ALLROUNDER T rotary table machines are also available upon re-quest. The fixed mold platens are located at the top or bottom, depending on the ma-chine size ARBURG has a wealth of experi-ence in this area due to already implemented individual solutions.

4 Mold protection

In the case of the ALLROUNDER V entry-level models, the C-clamps, which can be swiveled to both sides, provide for torque-free force application, ensuring protection of the mold. Furthermore, mold wear is minimized through the optimum guidance and bearing of the moving mounting platen. In the case of the ALLROUNDER T rotary machines and the customer-specific configured vertical special machines, the tried-and-tested four-tie-bar guidance, to-gether with central force application, en-sures high precision of the movements and mold locking. Optimum mold service life is assured by the stable clamping unit and the sensitive mold protection system.

5 Wide range of applications

The large choice of different clamping sys-tems, together with the comprehensive clamping force spectrum, allows the opti-mum configuration to be achieved in terms of applications and energy consumption. The flexible product range is completed by rotary and sliding tables.

Customized: Special machines with fixed vertical

clamping unit.

Precise: C-clamp for torque-free force application. High flexibility: Product range with a variety of

closing systems.

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Adaptable injection units

1 Short set-up times

The injection unit can be swiveled to the operator side for easy removal and cleaning of the screw and for replacing the cylinder modules. The screw can be removed with-out dismantling the cylinder module. Set-up can be performed quickly and without er-rors thanks to the quick disconnect coupling for the screw and the central connection of all cylinder module supply units.

2 Wide variety of combinations

The injection units operate both vertically and horizontally for injection into the parting line. Cylinder modules which are compatible for all series and feature different screw di-ameters are available for each injection unit. The equipment range is rounded off by cylin-der modules for processing thermosets and silicone, highly wear-resistant bimetallic cylin-ders and screws with special geometries.

3 Torque-free nozzle contact

The advantage of torque-free, two-tie-bar guidance of the injection units is an abso-lutely leak-free nozzle contact surface. Both flat and radius nozzles can be used without problem. High nozzle contact forces can be easily achieved by means of the central in-sertion in the mold. The build-up of the nozzle contact force is programmable and controlled. This has a positive effect on nozzle and mold wear.

To ensure optimum material prepara-tion and injection, the vertical ALLROUNDER machines offer adaptable injection units in different sizes and screw diameters. Specially coated screws in special geometries allow you to process all common plastics. The vari-able configuration of the injection units provides additional flexibility: vertically for injection through the upper mount-ing platen and horizontally for injection into the parting line. This broad range of equipment is supplemented by fur-ther hydraulic and electric expansion stages. The result is that you are fully equipped to handle any production task. Moreover, high-quality part production is guaranteed long term.

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Controlled injectionA pressure and speed-regulated injection process ensures reproducible mold filling and high molded part quality. The screw is reliably prevented from retracting, ensuring consistent shot weights. With the position-regulated screw option developed by ARBURG, molded part quality can be fur-ther increased. This is achieved through im-proved control precision with regard to pressure and speed of injection.

A separate, closed-loop control circuit (servo control) for the injection process character-izes this feature. The hydraulic accumulator technology provides even greater dynamics and speed during injection.

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Expandable dosage driveOptional electro-mechanical dosage (AED) enables energy savings of up to 20 percent while maintaining the same high precision. Because the electro-mechanical dosage drive operates independently, cycle times can be significantly reduced in some cases. Simul-taneous dosing also permits longer dosage times and hence gentler melt preparation.

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SELOGICA control system

Maintaining control over sophisticated machine and robotic technology requires a correspondingly powerful control sys-tem. All the sub-steps in the manufactur-ing cycle can be programmed clearly and easily using the intuitive SELOGICA se-quence editor. SELOGICA acts as a cen-tral setting and monitoring system for the entire injection molding process, in-cluding the programming of integrated robotic systems and peripherals. All technical features of SELOGICA are de-signed to make operation quick, safe and convenient. In this way, short set-up times can be achieved in your produc-tion facility. Data is input consistently and training is kept to a minimum, as your operators no longer have to adapt their thinking process.

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Central managementThe SELOGICA system saves time and costs thanks to its unique standardized operat-ing concept. With the simple integration of a variety of peripherals, the control system can be used for sequence management, even of complete production cells. The management of setting data is simpler than ever; there is only one data record for the entire production unit.

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Intuitive operationAll data can be accessed immediately, rap-idly and easily via the SELOGICA touch-screen. The graphic operating system, which is compatible with a wide variety of technologies, is self-explanatory. The unique sequence editor with patented, real-time plausibility check always clearly indicates the logical position of the current program-ming step. This way, operating errors are prevented from the start.

Fast access: Available sequence symbols.

Further information: SELOGICA control system brochure

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3 Fast set-up times

The input logic of the SELOGICA system is based around the mold set-up sequence and optimization of the injection molding process. The “Set-up Assistant” module supports daily operations from menu-guided mold installation and automatic calculation of the pa-rameters, through to teach-in of the finished sequence.

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Reliable optimizationThe SELOGICA machine control system of-fers numerous options for process optimi-zation, monitoring and documentation. Numerous mold protection, diagnostic and support functions, such as the mainte-

nance display, all fall under the topic of machine monitoring. All messages are displayed conveniently in plain text, so that operators always know precisely what action has to be taken.

• Control center for the entire injection molding technology

• Convenient sequence programming with graphic symbols

• Real-time plausibility checks • Common data record for the entire

production unit• “Set-up Assistant“ module• Interactive teach-in functions • Water-cooling for continuous temper-

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Application examples

In focus: Ergonomic encapsulation of inserts. Hybrid components: Reproducible injection

through position-regulated screw.

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The wide range of different clamping and injection units available, the superior er-gonomics and availability, easy integra-tion in automated production lines – these are all tangible advantages that our vertical ALLROUNDER machines can bring to your production for the encapsulation of inserts. From the ALLROUNDER V en-try-level model to special machines pre-cisely tailored to your specific require-ments: when you use our vertical ALLROUNDERS, you can process all known injectable material types effi-ciently and economically – guaranteed.

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Encapsulation of insertsThe main area of application for vertical ALLROUNDER machines is the encapsula-tion of inserts. The machine technology is clearly adapted to this task. For example, the vertical free-space system permits free access to the mold from three sides on ALLROUNDER V entry-level models. For the reliable processing of even complex inserts, the mold can also be closed from above. In addition, there are machine versions with rotary or sliding tables, which enable auto-mated and fast encapsulation of high-preci-sion parts in series production. In rotary ta-ble machines such as the ALLROUNDER T, excellent positioning accuracy of the servo-electric drive guarantees the smooth further processing of molded parts in subsequent automated processes, for example when employing robotic systems.

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Hybrid componentsIn addition to thermoplastic items, parts made from thermoset or silicone, for exam-ple, can also be produced on appropriately configured vertical ALLROUNDER machines. This is of particular interest to the electrical and electronics industries, but also to the automotive sector with its wide range of connectors. The high degree of reproduc-ibility that can be achieved with the vertical ALLROUNDER machines by combining the position-regulated screw (PRS) and dynamic injection via hydraulic accumulator is partic-ularly important in this context. The molded part quality achievable is comparable to that of the electro-mechanical version.

Further information: Application expertise brochure

Robotic systems brochure

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Automation: ALLROUNDER machines and robotic

systems from a single source.

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3 Multi-component parts

The modular concept of the vertical ALLROUNDER with its versatile configura-tion options is also important when more than one component has to be processed. Here, different practice-oriented modules can be combined to provide the ideal ma-chine for any application. The freely pro-grammable SELOGICA control system makes the co-ordination of several injection units and mold functions simple to under-stand and clear at all times.

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Inline productionTurnkey reel-to-reel production systems are just one of many examples of automated inline production. For example, if lead-frames are encapsulated, reproducibility, re-liability and productivity are the key con-cerns. Short cycle times, avoidance of short shots and minimizing reject parts are highly significant. The configuration of the vertical ALLROUNDER machines can be tailored per-fectly to such demanding production tasks. Two examples serve as an illustration: Precise lifting of the carrier strip is ensured through the regulated ejector, while maxi-mum process control is achieved through the integration of all peripherals in die SELOGICA control system.

5 Automation

The combination of ALLROUNDERs and ro-botic systems forms the basis for complete production cells, which are developed by the ARBURG project department together with the customer. All upstream and down-stream production steps in the injection molding process are automated. The service range available from ARBURG covers opti-mization of molded parts and support dur-ing the mold design process, complete as-sembly and commissioning of the individual components and installation at the owner’s premises and all the necessary services.

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Different clamping systems available with rotary or sliding tables | Clamping forces from 14 to 450 tons | Injection units from 0.5 to 94.3 oz (30 to 4600 according to EUROMAP)

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All data and technical information have been compiled with great care. However we accept no responsibility for correctness. Individual illustrations and information may deviate from the actual delivery condition of the machine. The relevant valid operating instructions are applicable for the installation and operation of the machine.

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