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Calculate and Optimise Clamping Force
Resource-saving Production of Parts with iQ clamp control
Mould breathing is the basis for iQ clamp control. If this is too high or too low, defective parts can result from burners or burr formation. Wear in the mould is also a consequence. The intelligent iQ clamp control software calculates the optimal 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 for clamping force build-up can be reduced. This saves energy and cycle time.
Using iQ clamp control protects the mould and the injection moulding machine. The mould needs to be serviced less often. The mould 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 optimal clamping force, as the flow lines are less visible. If you rely on very high moulding accuracy, our iQ clamp control software is the perfect solution for clamping force calculation.
If the clamping force is too high, burns may occur. If it is too low, burr formation may result. By automatically determining the mould 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 mould is required. Operation is simple, using the CC300 control unit of the injection moulding machine.
iQ clamp control reduces the clamping force to the minimum required while maintaining optimum part quality. This means that the drive energy needed for clamping force build-up can be reduced. This saves energy and cycle time.
Using iQ clamp control protects the mould and the injection moulding machine. The mould needs to be serviced less often. The mould 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 optimal clamping force, as the flow lines are less visible. If you rely on very high moulding accuracy, our iQ clamp control software is the perfect solution for clamping force calculation.
If the clamping force is too high, burns may occur. If it is too low, burr formation may result. By automatically determining the mould 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 mould is required. Operation is simple, using the CC300 control unit of the injection moulding machine.
Our experts will be happy to answer any questions you may have about clamping force optimisation.
How the Intelligent Clamping Force Calculation Works
In this video you can see how iQ clamp control calculates and optimises the clamping force based on mould breathing.
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Activate iQ clamp control directly via the CC300 control unit
Reference curves are determined at the touch of a button
Set lower closing force limit as safety limit
Start production
Clamping force is calculated and set automatically.
Result:
Less scrap
Better surface quality
Energy savings
Less wear
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With iQ clamp control, we increase the quality and reproducibility of our products. We can eliminate overmoulding and burr formation. Mould ventilation is improved and wear is reduced.
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