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TECHNOLOGY

electrical gas cooling. The advantage sis instructions. Olivier Savard, Product Manager for
of the electrical gas cooling feature From method overviews to published thermal analysers at Hitachi High-
is its simplicity and ease, as it solely results, this mode supports interna- Tech Analytical Science, stated, "De-
requires power to operate, eliminat- tional standard methods and allows signed in response to the demanding
ing the need for external resources customisation for individual needs. It environments our customers operate
like liquid nitrogen. This streamlined is simple to learn, easy to teach and in, the DMA200 ¬– with its advanced
cooling process makes the DMA200 adaptable to a multi-tasking work- efficiency-focused features and capa-
more user-friendly, ensuring effortless force, making it an ideal choice for bilities – is set to make a meaningful
and efficient operation for materials busy laboratories. impact in various industries. We are
analysis. confident that this dynamic mechani-
Additionally, the newly incorporated cal analyser will empower research-
'Guidance Mode,' an intuitive software lighting system enhances measuring
feature, is purposefully crafted to as- heads and sample interchangeability, ers and professionals to drive innova-
sist customers who lack prior DMA providing efficiency and convenience tion and uncover valuable insights."
experience by providing systematic, during the analysis process.
step-by-step measurement and analy-

LSR Advances in Dispensing, Tooling and Automation

0.06g single-wire seals from a 15g performs automatic venting, purging
shot with extremely low energy con- air from the material before it is fed
sumption. LSR tooling manufacturer into the machine and tool. Modular by
Rico supplied the 256-cavity mold, design, the LSR eTwin Connect ena-
with Elastosil LR 3844/50 material bles quick program configuration and
from Wacker Chemie. That material software updates. To support quick
was dispensed via ReinhardtTech- drum changes and for ease of mainte-
nik’s compact Industry 4.0-ready LSR nance, the system also features a roll-
eTwin Connect dosing system. In ad- in device and automatic drum locks.
t its own and at a partner booth dition to precision mixing of two LSR Rico describes its 256-cavity tool as
Aduring Fakuma 2023, Sumitomo precursors, ReinhardtTechnik says its proprietary, utilizing a direct injection
(SHI) Demag showcased advances in system ensures that 99.75% of the system and double-nozzle technol-
servo-driven dispensing, cold-runner LSR material is processed. ogy. The 256 parts were molded in a
tooling and customized automation OPC UA interfaces enable communi- 15-second cycle on a 130-ton IntElect.
for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injec- cation between the IntElect machine Despite the high cavitation, the com-
tion molding in two demo cells. On its control and the eTwin Connect dosing pact mold measures 17.5 × 24 × 14
main stand, the company highlighted system, with the 15.6-in. HMI captur- inches. The self-balancing cold runner
multicavity LSR processing on its all- ing all processing documentation, in- and double-nozzle system were de-
electric IntElect 180/570-250 injec- cluding material pressure, as well as veloped in-house with the cold run-
tion molding machine, with another coloring and additive settings. ner nozzles applying a 1:2 ratio with
LSR cell at partner Reinhardt-Tech- ReinhardtTechnik says its eTwin servo- optimal heat balance. Rico says the
nik’s booth. dual demolding system enables bulk
driven piston pumps can save proces-
In its booth, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s sors up to 80% energy consumption production with individual, separated
IntElect machine was outfitted with a compared to pneumatically driven part removal. The demolding is auto-
twin dosing system, automation, and versions. The metering system’s inte- mated via a specially adapted gripper
vacuum and venting peripherals. In a grated cooling and pulsation-free flow plate that contributes to the 15-sec-
cycle time of 15 seconds, this IntElect optimize filling and prevent the LSR ond cycle.
LSR package molded 256 individual from premature curing. The unit also

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