Multi-component silicone molding, employing integrated robotics for automatic parts retrieval. Shin-Etsu Open House 10/07/2013.

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1 Multi-component silicone molding, employing integrated robotics for automatic parts retrieval Shin-Etsu Open House 10/07/2013 Marko Koellmer ShinEtsu Silicones Open House

2 Introduction Focus on customer requirements Technical development at the highest level 7.4 % of turnover invested in R&D 12 % of staff in the field of R&D High in-house production share of around 60 % Excellently-equipped laboratories Close cooperation with universities and research institutes 2

3 Introduction Portfolio ALLROUNDER injection molding machines with clamping forces of 14 to 620 tons MULTILIFT robotic systems Complex automation solutions Peripherals 3

4 LSR and Multi-component a core competency for decades Automation and Multi-component perspectives for cost efficiency Creating added value by combining multi-component technology with LSR processing and automation Crucial - overall consulting expertise - early integration of all system components into the planning processes Manufacturing costs reduction Greater part quality through reproducible injection process 4

5 LSR and Multi-component a core competency for decades Utilising unique know-how As pioneer in this field, ARBURG has been involved in the production of multi-component parts since as early as 1962 Today, multi-component injection molding is one of the core areas of expertise 7

6 LSR and Multi-component a core competency for decades Building on the expertise of pioneers ARBURG has been a pioneer in the area of liquid silicone injection molding since 1979 It can also boast its own developments in mold and cold runner technology LSR processing is now one of its core areas of expertise Several thousand applications have already been implemented worldwide 8

7 LSR and Multi-component a core competency for decades Building on the expertise of pioneers Perfectly equipped technical centre for performing individual customer trials Wide range of training courses Expert advice thanks to an inter-departmental team of LSR specialists, who - Support specifying machines in accordance with cust. requirements - presents machine and process technology and advises customers - supervises detailed trials and tests - offers assistance with molded part and mold design 9

8 LSR and Multi-component a core competency for decades Adhesive material combination LSR/Substrate + good adhesion to standard material types ++ very good adhesion to standard material types (++) very good adhesion to specialpurpose material types Substrate Adhesion PPA ++ PSU (+) PAI ++ PA 6 ++ PA PBT ++ PC (++) PPS + PEEK (++) PMMA (++) COC (++) TPU (++) LSR ++ Aluminium AlMg 1 ++ Copper SFCuF25 ++ Steel V2A ++ 8

9 LSR and Multi-component a core competency for decades Machine platform considerations Electric / hydraulic - clean room environment - part of manual work cell Vertical / horizontal - sealing height considerations - mold / parts / removal requirements - consider future automation requirements Automated cell or custom applications - dedicated machine for long term project - short run application which does not consume full capacity 9

10 LSR and Multi-component a core competency for decades Flexible configuration Vertical (V-position) Horizontal/ parallel (P-position) Horizontal (L-position) Angled (W-position) Moving (M-position) 13

11 LSR and Multi-component a core competency for decades 2 C-Equipment technology LSR / Thermoplast Injection unit orientation 11

12 Multilift the right solution for your application Considerations -Machine configuration / access to demolding area level of integration / multiple or extensive post-molding functions -Weight / function of End of Arm Tool -Stack height / mold opening stroke -Building restrictions / floor space, sealing height Solutions -Vertical entry robot Multilift V or V select -Side entry robot Multilift H -Six axis robot for complicated demolding / extensive postmolding operations 12

13 Multilift the right solution for your application Advantages - Single operating system with graphic sequence programming low training costs - no change in operating methods required - intuitive teach-in functions short set-up times - unrestricted synchronization of robot and machine movements short cycle times - reliable management of setting data just one data record for the complete production unit 13

14 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Rotation of the whole moving mold half 14

15 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Rotation of the whole moving mold half LSR Thermoplast 15

16 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Rotating full moving half of mold LSR membrane overmolded hard PA Thermoplastic ring Slitting operation required after over-molding 16

17 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Rotation of a section of the mold 17

18 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Rotation of a section of the mold LSR Thermoplast 18

19 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Rotation of a section of the mold Coffee filter bump pump 4+4 arrangement LSR over-molded onto Ultem Insert surface required surface treatment of 1 st component Upstream feeding station Downstream testing station Fully automated production cell Integrated into SELOGICA control Cavities Material Ultem + LSR 19

20 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Transfer / insertion technology 20

21 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Transfer / insertion technology LSR Thermoplast 21

22 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Robotic transfer method Coupling cushion ALLROUNDER 570 A /170 Injection units in L-configuration Precise transfer of pre-molded parts and finished part removal via MULTILIFT V (load weight 15 kg) Consequently, thermal separation in mould is problem-free ideal for hard/soft combinations Interlocking combination of LSR and thermoplastics Sprueless injection molding of the pre-molded part by means of an open hot runner system Cavities Part weight Material [g] PBT + LSR 22

23 LSR and Multi-component technologies overmolding processes Integration of peripherals in the SELOGICA control control and regulation SELOGICA adjustment a. monitoring 23

24 Summary Complete solutions from a single source ARBURG as an innovative and experienced partner for turnkey projects with extensive consulting expertise Definition of objectives - Application technology consulting - Reproducible part quality - Cost-efficiency of the investment Turnkey solutions customised for your individual requirements 24