SM-DPV The dual-platen servo-drive injection molding machines (IMMs) in this Industry 4.0-ready line from Chen Hsong — known in the U.S. as CH-America — have clamping forces from about 772 tons to 7,165 tons. The quiet, energy-efficient machines are capable of mold opening and closing speeds of up to about 27.5 inches per second. More than a dozen versions are available.
What’s new? An 18.5-inch touch screen from B&R Industrial Automation, which replaces a controller from another company, along with some improvements involving the hydraulics of the IMM series. In recognition of the changes, made early this year to Chen Hsong’s SM-TP series, which first launched in 2008, the company changed the line’s name to SM-DPV.
Benefits Much faster processing speeds, increased precision and ease of use. The IMMs provide high precision, high stability and high speeds. According to the company, the high-speed advanced CPU provides ample computing power for closed-loop calculations. Plus, the controller is designed to be easy to operate.
CH-America, Torrington, Conn., 860-840-7070, www.ch-america.com
