Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co. KG, Lüdenscheid, Germany, introduced at the K show the Clever Mold System A8500, a quick-clamping mold-changing device for injection molding systems performing low-volume production. Other new innovations from the company include a flat guide jaw and mold-tracking device.
The Clever Mold System works with an interchangeable mold, in which the standard components of a conventional injection molding tool are integrated into the clamping fixture of the mold system.
The design allows simple and rapid changing of the complete mold assembly with minimal downtime, due to the use of movable mold clamping bars that hasten clamp up/clamp release of the mold to the platen.
Mold changeover times can be reduced to 10.5 minutes with the Clever Mold System, which compares to an average changeover time of 30 minutes on a medium-sized injection press using conventional clamping and screws. The system is designed exclusively for use with Hasco's K3600 series of small molds. Pairing the quick-clamping device and the K3600 mold reduces set-up time, while integrating the components into the Clever Mold System clamping fixture helps reduce the cost of the mold.
Hasco says that the interchangeable K3600 mold components are installed on the ejector side of the mold and attached to the Clever Mold System using a hand-wheel-driven clamp. The ejector assembly is fastened to the clamping bar with clamping shoes.
The Clever Mold System uses predefined ejector assemblies, which means there is no reduction in the usable plate surface, compared with conventional systems. Hasco offers four standard mold sizes for use with the system. The company offers a standard component package comprising the mold plates, ejector assembly and all associated components.
Hasco also unveiled its new Z190 flat guide jaw, which provides precise guidance and centering of a mold in an injection press. The Z190 is easier to install than Hasco's Z19 flat guide jaw.
Better process reliability due to precise centering of mold elements is the key benefit of the device. The diamond-like carbon coating applied to the Z190 flat guide jaw guarantees optimum sliding and dry running properties. Hasco says a recess necessary for using the device can be made from the parting plane of the mold. Screws permit precise fixing and locking after installation. The Z190 flat guide jaw is available in a wide range of guide lengths.
In addition, Hasco also introduced a new data-collection device that is installed in the mold to archive mold-specific or part-specific data. The new Screw Memory A5805 provides full traceability of production data by fully documenting the production process.
Using the 16-gigabyte device, molders can reliably store and edit designs, injection parameters and milling programs. They can connect to it through a built-in USB 2.0 interface that provides rapid and direct access to all mold data.
Screw Memory A5805 is flush mounted to the mold. The threaded housing of the device provides protection against soiling.
Hasco's U.S. subsidiary, Hasco America Inc., is based in Fletcher, N.C.
Mikell Knights, senior correspondent
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