TM Series 180 500 t

Approved precision

Technology working for you.

Special features and benefits of the TM Series 180 500 t

The TM Series with approved precision to business success

The compact power packages in a great machine series in 3-platen technology with a 5-point toggle system. In the 180 to 500 t clamping force range, TM-models stand for ultimate performance, short footprint, simple operation and maintenance, energy savings and cost-efficiency. Proven features have been retained, with a number of beneficial new features added. The high-performance control system offers numerous process monitoring and documentation facilities. With the help of an extensive options package, the TM is suitable for a variety of applications. Put the TM to the test and see for yourself.

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Clamping system
The clamping cylinder is equipped with differential circuit to promote high opening and closing speed, and to minimize dry cycle times.

Clamping unit
Rigid machine frame combined with reinforced cap bolts and low-maintenance toggle sleeves stand for high precision, low maintenance and long service life.

Linear guides
Support for the moving platen is provided by high-precision linear guides, which dispenses with the need for special adjustments to accommodate heavy molds. Lubrication is reduced to a minimum. The hard-chrome-plated tie-bars are free of contamination with lubricants.

Injection units with linear movement, traversable

Easy access to the nozzle without tools and rapid screw removal.

Screws with a uniform L/D ratio

22 : 1 and an injection pressure of 2,000 bars for the medium-diameter screws ensure excellent melt homogeneity. Service lifting mechanism to facilitate maintenance and the removal of barrels and screws.

Energy-saving DFEE drive

This flexible drive concept based on electrically adjustable (DFEE) delivery pumps promotes short cycle times. Parallel strokes, higher injection and dosing performance can easily be achieved with an optional twin pump system.

Clamping unit TM 180 500 t

Outstanding features of the TM

Short footprint. Extremely rigid, sturdy clamping plates and machine frame. Precise platen parallelism across the entire stroke. Low-maintenance linear guides to support the moving platen. Self-locking 5-point toggle system. Reinforced toggle bearings with low-maintenance toggle sleeves. Adhesive central oil lubrication of toggle system. High opening and closing speeds thanks to differential gears. Short dry cycle times. Flexible parts removal in three directions. High repeatability of all parameter settings. Sensitive mold safety device. Mold protection thanks to precise platen, parallelism, minimal platen eflection and linear guides. Low-maintenance and service-friendly design of all machine parts.

Injection unit

A concept for improved parts quality

 Optimized melt homogeneity thanks to a uniform L/D ratio of 22:1 and an injection pressure of 2,000 bar with medium-diameter screws. Linear guide systems ensure precise axial movements of the injection unit.  C arriage cylinders positioned opposite each other provide momentum-free nozzle carriage.

Ultimate precision and repeatability

 Compact design with integrated hydraulic block and easy access to all components.  Direct screw drive via low-speed hydraulic motor with optimal adaptation to individual plasticizing demands. Ultimate repeatability thanks to controlled servo-valve.

New injection units for more flexibility

Short footprint with two pulling cylinders. High injection rates. Universal compatibility of barrels with different injection units. Injection unit also available in an electric version.

High-performance plasticizing systems

Plasticizing systems for injection molding machines must fulfill many different requirements. By applying a universal L/D ratio of 22 : 1 to the three screw sizes available for each injection unit, the processing window has been optimized to meet rising quality standards.

The UNILOG B6 control system generation

UNILOG B6 is the name of the new control system generation that is setting benchmarks in user-friendliness, speed and precision. It is used across the entire product portfolio. A powerful system concept optimally geared to the requirements of hydraulics / sensor technology ensures fast, accurate movements along all axes of the machine. Precise analysis of all important process parameters provides the user with the control required for demanding applications.

UNILOG B6S

UNILOG B6E

15" TFT color screen with unlimited touch screen functionality for operation and display. 2 rows of soft keys to select machine functions. Manual operating panel with 48 membrane keys to operate the machine's axes and optional equipment (as standard with B6S control system, optional with B6E). Space for 7 additional optional mechanical switches/keys.
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The complete machine documentation including all operation manuals, spare parts drawings and parts lists can also be retrieved. In addition, users can integrate their own PDF files and make them available to machine operators. USB interfaces are available on the operating unit to connect peripheral equipment such as a printer, keyboard or USB stick, or they may be used as an access control system in combination with the integrated password system. An Ethernet interface is installed in the control cabinet at the rear.

10 membrane keys with luminous rings are available for the basic machine functions (drive, operation modes, heaters).

Control elements

Trend diagrams
Various functions can be clearly and concisely visualized. All data processing and monitoring functions are covered by a single control system. Open interfaces facilitate access, simplify operation and integration in customers' networks.

Energy measurement
Clear visualization of energy consumption is possible with UNILOG B6. Various modes of operation can be displayed as required in terms of cycle time or material consumption. Consequently, the machine's energy- and cost-efficiency with regard to energy consumption can also be evaluated and calculated by means of accurate process analyses. Included as standard with EcoPower machines, available as an option for other models.

Quality monitoring
With up to four envelope curves, the monitoring parameters are optimally adapted to the individual process. An ideal curve serves as monitoring reference within the tolerance margin. Whenever the tolerance margin is exceeded, an alarm is triggered and the faulty part automatically sorted out. Every parameter can be visualized via the quality table and evaluated by means of an SPC chart.

Cycle time analysis

The purpose of cycle time analysis is to record and optimize all movements. It is a fast and simple method of defining the optimal cycle. The ideal cycle is stored as part of the mold data set and can be retrieved for the next production run of the mold. This enables quick recognition and correction of any process deviations (as standard with B6S control system, optional with B6E).

Integration and communication

Robot control
WITTMANN robots are operated simply and flexibly via the machine's monitor screen, no switch-over is necessary between machine and robot control. The total overview is given on one screen. The control system of the robot itself is still placed directly on the robot. Communication takes place via a CAN bus system, the EUROMAP interface remains free.

Webcam
A webcam is integrated in the injection molding machine to visualize production monitoring. This makes it possible to display areas on the B6 control system that are normally not open to view, such as robot-assisted part deposition or the mold area. The integrated webcam is used in particular also for Web-Service 24/7. Intelligible pictures of the problem situation on site can be transmitted to our global support center to enable effective analysis.

Process data acquisition via K4

We offer BATTENFELD K4, a process data acquisition software that provides access to a central database. Centralized data administration runs on a server and is also directly integrated in the UNILOG B6. Thus the plant's entire machinery can be monitored and all machine data accessed via every machine control system. K4 provides a unique scope of functions. It not only offers machine parameter settings and quality assurance, but also maintenance records, preliminary and final costing, order-related staff work time logging and hall layout, as well as innumerable evaluation options including open item management, everything covered by and available from a single system.

Web-Service 24/7
WITTMANN BATTENFELD meets the plastics industry's demand for 24/7 availability with a global network of experts. With the help of the web service center, experienced service engineers establish a direct link to the customer's injection molding machine via the Internet. In this way, actual service tasks on the machines are performed quickly and flexibly, which ensures optimal productivity and conservation of value.
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Standard features TM UNILOG B6E, B6S

UNILOG B6E
Hydraulic
Hydraulic unit with variable pressure and speed axial piston pump Oil filtration by fine flow filter with electrical clogging indicator Oil level indicator with alarm Closed-loop oil temperature control with oil pre-heating Oil temperature monitoring Oil tank with connections for external oil filtration Separate hand keys for core pulls Hydraulic pressure displayed

Electrical components
Operating voltage 230/400 V-3Ph, 50 Hz Common voltage supply <=TM 180 with 230/400 V Software for operating hours counter Closing/Opening - 5 profile steps Ejection forward/back - 3 profile steps Nozzle forward/back - 3 profile steps Injection/Holding pressure - 10 profile steps Screw speed/Back pressure - 6 profile steps Purging program Stroke zero offset settings Start-up program Adjustable injection pressure limitation Switchover to holding pressure MASTER / SLAVE by injection time, screw stroke/injection volume and injection pressure Self-teaching temperature controller Display of temperature inside electrical cabinet Seven-day timer Access authorization via USB stick Access protected via password system Freely configurable status bar Process setup Physical, process-related units 15" TFT color screen Machine control via touch screen Automatic dimming Logbook with filter function Hardcopy function Internal data storage via USB connection or network Online language selection Online selection of imperial or metric units Operator manual incl. hydr., mech. and el. schedules online Time monitoring Quality table, 1,000 storage depth Events protocol (logbook) for 1,000 events Parts counter with good/bad part evaluation Actual value graphics with 5 curves 1 envelope curve monitoring Injection integral supervision Metering integral supervision Alarm message via Email USB 1 x at operating unit 1 x Ethernet interface at the switch cabinet Printing via USB connection or network Paint RAL 9002 grey white / RAL 5002 ultramarine blue

Clamping unit
Clamping force adjustable via touchscreen incl. clamping-forcecontrol Closing and opening speed adjustable Closing and opening force adjustable Mold safety program Moving platen supported by positioned linear guides Platen drillings and register rings according to EUROMAP Fixing holes for robot on top of the fixed platen according to EUROMAP/ VDMA Hydraulic mold close inhibit, electrically monitored on operator side Central hydraulic multi-stroke ejector, adjustable Flexible parts removal from 3 directions

Injection unit
Pump closed loop controlled Screw L/D=22 with check valve, screw and barrel nitrated Thermocouple failure monitor Maximum temperature supervision Plug-in ceramic heater bands Temperature control of feed throat integrated Open nozzle Swiveling injection unit up to /1,330 injection unit Purge guard electrically monitored Hopper of V2A stainless steel can be shut and emptied Selectable barrel stand-by temperature Physical units bar, ccm, mm/s etc. Screw protection Linear bearings for the injection unit

Safety gate
Monitored safety gate, CE-confirmed Maintenance-free safety gate locked by electromagnet Safety gate free for mold change and handling by robot

Cooling and conditioning

Cooling-water flow controller with temperature gauges in return lines, 4-way, from 400 t 6-way

UNILOG B6S
Servo closed loop control Manual board with foil buttons User programming system APS Cycle time analysis 4 freely configurable network connections Freely configurable screen pages user page Notepad function Actual value graphics with 16 curves Quality table, 10,000 storage depth Events protocol (logbook) for 10,000 events Trend diagram SPC charts 4 envelope curves monitorings USB 2 x at operating unit

Optional features TM UNILOG B6E, B6S

Caption: standard | optional | not available

Hydraulic
Hydr. accumulator for fast injection incl. loading pump and parallel ejector movement and core pull movement via double pump Extra large oil cooler Core pull movement and parallel ejection with double pump Core pull movement and parallel ejection incl. fast injection with double pump Injection parallel to clamp force build-up Hydraulic core pulls. Limit switch function according to EUROMAP 13. Pressure and speeds adjustable Pneumatic core pull Pneumatic manifold for moldmaster nozzle (controlled 1 nozzle or more parallel in the mold) Hydraulic manifold for moldmaster nozzle (controlling 1 nozzle or more parallel in the mold) Filter in water inlet of oil cooler Adapter with ball valve on the oil tank for oil maintenance Separate bypass filtration unit

B6E

B6S

Safety gate
Operating safety gate at the rear side Front side gate safety system for manual part removal Pneumatic safety gate at the operator side Initiate next cycle by closing safety gate in semi-auto operation Safety gate clearance operator side/rear side extended Safety gate rear side lowered at the top of the upper tie bar

B6E

B6S

Cooling and conditioning

Additional flow controller with temperature gauges Shut-off valve for cooling water battery Blow out valve for cooling water battery Hosting of cooling circuits on the fix. platen for the moving platen

B6E

B6S

Electrical components
Temperature control zone for hot runner Non-contact stroke transducers (standard from 400 t) Special voltage Control cabinet cooler Closed loop temperature control of platen and mold Additional sockets Fuse protection for sockets Interface for handling equipment Energy consumption analysis Switch over to holding pressure by cavity or melt pressure Switch over to holding pressure by external signal Purging program through the open mold Melt cushion control Audible alarm Analog temperature control interface Temperature control interface digital, serial 20mA TTY protocol CAN-Bus-interface for mold conditioner as per EUROMAP 66-2 CAN-Bus-interface for hot runner as per EUROMAP 66-2 Interface for AIRMOULD mobile Adapter from EUROMAP 67 to EUROMAP 12 Interface for robots as per EUROMAP 67 Interface for conveyor belt Scale interface Host computer interface/PDA (EUROMAP 63) Relays contact parallel to plasticizing Machine fault (potential-free contact) BNC connectors for injection process analysis Web- and remote service Interface fully integration of robot Interface for vacuum pump Second injection data setting for automatic start up
Control button BATTENFELD K4 incl. interface EUROMAP 63 K4

B6E

B6S

Clamping unit
Non-standard mold height after customers request T-slots in mold platens SPI bolt pattern Ejector cross in clamping platen as per EUROMAP/SPI Maximum ejector force increased Mechanical ejector couple Ejector platen safety device Mechanical mold safety mechanism Parts chute for separation of good/bad parts Photoelectric ejection check Air valve, action initiated (ON) and timer (OFF) Manual or semiautomatic tie bar retract device Quick mold clamping system magnet., hydr. or mech.

B6E

B6S

Injection unit
Servo closed loop controlled Grooves in the feeding zone High torque screw motor in lieu of standard High temperature heaterbands (max. 450 C) Screw drive by a. c. servo-motor Ball type screw tip (from 30 mm) Needle type shutoff nozzle with spring, pneumatic operated or hydraulic operated Melt temperature or pressure sensor in cylinder head Hydr. cross-bolt type shut-off nozzle (from injection unit 2,250) Open AIRMOULD-nozzle, pressure controlled Relief valve for nozzle pressure control (standard from 400 t) Wear resistant screw and barrel AK+ Barrel insulation Screw with mixing section or barrier section Hopper magnet Hopper loader UNIFEED A1 (till injection unit 1,330)

B6

B6

Accessories
Special paint and/or touch-up paint Tool kit Levelling pads USB stick for data storage Webcam

B6E

B6S

Possible combinations of clamping units/injection units

Clamping unit t 180 240 300 400 500 525 750 1000

1330

2250

3400

5100

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Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH
Wiener Neustdter Strasse 81 2542 Kottingbrunn | Austria Tel.: +43 2252 404-0 | Fax: +43 2252 404-1062 [email protected] www.wittmann-group.com

Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH & Co. KG

Werner-Battenfeld-Strasse 1 58540 Meinerzhagen | Germany Tel.: +49 2354 72-0 | Fax: +49 2354 72-485 [email protected] www.wittmann-group.com

TM | (English) | 2011/10 || Subject to change.