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Clamping Force Calculation and Optimization
Resource-efficient Production of Parts with iQ clamp control
Mold breathing is the basis for iQ clamp control. If this is too high or too low, parts will show injection molding defects like burns or burrs. Mold wear is also a consequence. The intelligent iQ clamp control software calculates the optimum clamping force. Resource-saving production reduces the load on the machine and saves energy.
iQ clamp control reduces the clamping force to the minimum required while maintaining optimum part quality. This means that the drive energy needed to build up the clamping force is reduced. This saves energy and cycle time.
Using iQ clamp control protects the mold and the injection molding machine. The mold requires less frequent maintenance. The mold quality remains constant, and repeated manual readjustment is no longer necessary. Your maintenance costs decrease and productivity increases due to extended production intervals.
Especially with highly polished cavities, it is important to work with optimum clamping force, as the flow lines are less visible. If you depend on very high impression accuracy, our iQ clamp control software is the ideal solution for clamping force calculation.
If the clamping force is set too high, burns may occur. Too low a clamping force may lead to burr formation. By automatically determining mold breathing, the clamping force is calculated and set in the best possible way. Scrap is significantly reduced.
iQ clamp control calculates the correct clamping force fully automatically, regardless of the operator's experience. Neither additional measuring equipment on the machine nor additional sensor technology on the mold is required. Operation is simple, the software is integrated in the CC300 control unit of the injection molding machine.
iQ clamp control reduces the clamping force to the minimum required while maintaining optimum part quality. This means that the drive energy needed to build up the clamping force is reduced. This saves energy and cycle time.
Using iQ clamp control protects the mold and the injection molding machine. The mold requires less frequent maintenance. The mold quality remains constant, and repeated manual readjustment is no longer necessary. Your maintenance costs decrease and productivity increases due to extended production intervals.
Especially with highly polished cavities, it is important to work with optimum clamping force, as the flow lines are less visible. If you depend on very high impression accuracy, our iQ clamp control software is the ideal solution for clamping force calculation.
If the clamping force is set too high, burns may occur. Too low a clamping force may lead to burr formation. By automatically determining mold breathing, the clamping force is calculated and set in the best possible way. Scrap is significantly reduced.
iQ clamp control calculates the correct clamping force fully automatically, regardless of the operator's experience. Neither additional measuring equipment on the machine nor additional sensor technology on the mold is required. Operation is simple, the software is integrated in the CC300 control unit of the injection molding machine.
Our experts will be happy to answer any questions you may have about clamping force optimization.
How the Smart Clamping Force Calculation Works
In this video you will see how iQ clamp control calculates and optimizes the clamping force based on mold breathing.
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Activate iQ clamp control directly on the CC300 control unit
Reference curves are determined at the touch of a button
Set lower clamping force limit as safety limit
Start production
Automatic clamping force calculation and settings
Result:
Less scrap
Better surface quality
Energy savings
Less wear
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With iQ clamp control, we increase the reproducibility and the quality of our products. We can eliminate overmolding and burr. Mold venting is improved and wear is reduced.
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