In the three-stage separation section, O-rings and other molded parts are separated from gating and overflow material.
MF-15L This new macrofinishing machine from C.S.I. Centro Servizi Industriali removes runners and overflow flashing from injection molded elastomer parts in an automated process. This presents an alternative to the traditional processes of removing flashing along the parting line and the gates either manually or in a classical blasting process in a tumbler under cryogenic conditions. The new system operates automatically and largely autonomously.
What’s new? The macrofinishing machine.
Benefits The elimination of the need for PC blasting media and for liquid nitrogen to cool molded parts prior to finishing, and reduced energy consumption. Compared to traditional processes, using the MF-15L, which takes 20 to 40 seconds, saves production costs, requiring only about 5to 8 kilowatts.
C.S.I. Centro Servizi Industriali, Potenza, Italy, 39-035-0390938,www.csi-servizi.it
Senior Staff Reporter Karen Hanna covers injection molding, molds and tooling, processors, workforce and other topics, and writes features including In Other Words and Problem Solved for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She has more than 15 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.
