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FEATURE

ligent Design, Smart Manufacturing, eters, etc. By doing so, Xuansheng runner designs, and injection molding
and Intelligent Injection. Connecting is able to detect potential problems process, etc. After conducting the
each factor necessitated the use of before manufacturing. The following analyses, Xuansheng reduced the flat-
digital tools — in this case, Moldex3D. case serves as an example that details ness to 0.445mm, and the final result
The analyses provided by Moldex3D how Moldex3D helped Xuansheng was 0.407mm, achieving an even bet-
could greatly assist them in making produce high-quality parts. ter figure and allowing them to pro-
proper modifications to the param- Solving Flatness Problem, Achiev- duce qualified parts in the first trial.
eters related to intelligent design and ing the Goal of High-Quality Pro- Having a firm belief in offering the
injection. duction best product to their clients, Xuan-
Moldex3D Ensures Precision and The product of this case was a mount- sheng now uses Moldex3D to con-
Quality in Xuansheng’s Produc- ing bracket for light, and one of the duct analyses towards every mold. In
tion requirements for this product was the this way, Xuansheng not only spends
In Xuansheng’s pursuit of produc- flatness of the base. Xuansheng’s cli- less time modifying the mold but also
ing high-quality parts in the first trial, ent specifically requested that the flat- optimizes the design of gate, runner,
they put great emphasis on using Mol- ness of the base had to be less than cooling, and mold tryout parameters.
dex3D to conduct various analyses, 0.76mm. During the mold design pro- This helps save valuable manpower,
ranging from material testing and cold cess, Xuansheng decided to use Mol- resources, and time.
runner design to mold tryout param- dex3D to validate gate locations, cold

Why Is Primary Plastics Processing Machinery And Auxiliary Equip-
ment Important?

Introduction: Industry 4.0 Integration: The on- versatile materials are primary plas-
The plastics industry plays a pivotal going wave of Industry 4.0 has revo- tics processing machinery and auxil-
role in today's global economy, with lutionized manufacturing, and primary iary equipment. In this article, we will
its products serving as integral com- plastics processing machinery has delve into the importance of these
ponents in numerous sectors. From not been left behind. Integration of components, exploring their func-
packaging and consumer goods to smart technologies, sensors, and con- tions, advancements, and their vital
automotive and medical applications, nectivity allows for real-time moni- role in shaping the plastics manufac-
plastics have become ubiquitous. toring, predictive maintenance, and turing landscape.
These machines must be efficient, re- enhanced automation. This results in I. The Backbone of Plastic Manu-
liable, and capable of handling diverse increased overall equipment effec- facturing:
materials to meet the demands of tiveness (OEE) and streamlined pro- Injection Molding Machines: Injec-
modern production. duction processes. tion molding is a cornerstone in plas-
Extrusion Equipment: Extrusion is Energy Efficiency: With a growing tics manufacturing, enabling the mass
another fundamental process in plas- emphasis on sustainability, the plas- production of intricate and precise
tic manufacturing, used for producing tics industry is actively seeking ways plastic components. Injection mold-
continuous profiles such as pipes, tub- to reduce its environmental footprint. ing machines form the backbone of
ing, and sheets. Extrusion equipment, Modern primary plastics process- this process, injecting molten plastic
ranging from single-screw to twin- ing machinery incorporates energy- into molds to create a wide array of
screw extruders, is crucial for achiev- efficient technologies, such as servo- products.
ing uniform shapes and sizes. Con- driven systems and optimized heating Material Handling Systems: Efficient
tinuous advancements in extrusion elements, to minimize energy con- material handling is critical in plastics
technology contribute to increased sumption without compromising pro- manufacturing to ensure a seamless
efficiency and flexibility in adapting to duction output. flow of raw materials, intermediates,
various production requirements. III. The Role of Auxiliary Equip- and finished products. Conveyors, ro-
II. Advancements in Primary Plas- ment: bots, and automated storage systems
tics Processing Machinery: Central to the production of these are essential components of material
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