Extrusion International 5-2017

PREVIEW 50 Extrusion International 5/2017 ILLIG Maschinenbau, inventor of UA universal machines for thermoformingof sheet and roll material, deliveredover 60 per- cent more machines of the UA g series in 2016 compared to the previous year. The demand for the reliable ILLIG sheet forming technology with accelerated processes is still continuing on a high level this year as well. This high demand is based on the in- novations implemented in all machine types of this series during the last years. At this year’s Fakuma, the Heilbronn technology leader in the thermoforming sector will be showcasing a state- of-the-art UA100g. An organizer box for screws and a stackable storage shelf will bemanufactured at the same time on this ma- chine out of 2mmTPU/ABS sheet material, using a 2-upmold. A beam cutting press, 1600 mm x 1700 mm, manufactured by HN Maschinenhandel, subsequently punches both parts by means of a 2-up punching tool. Sheet processingmachines of the UA g series The UA 100 g presented at the trade fair stand features a maxi- mum forming area of 960 mm x 660 mm. The machine is suit- able for thermoforming of sheet and roll material. The servo- driven UA gmachines work in a process-controlledmanner and provide impetus for part production in terms of cleanliness in production with high productivity and quality at the same time (Cleantivity ® ), as well as ease of operation. The current sheet processing machines feature a large variety of optional equip- ment and different forming areas. Innovation driver for thermoforming systems ILLIG, systemsupplier ofmachines andmold systems, and inven- tor of thefirst UA thermoformingmachinewith clamping frame ever employed in industry, developed into aworld-wide leading thermoforming company based on its innovative strength. Dur- ing the last years the Heilbronn company initiated numerous innovations for automatic thermoforming machines and filed corresponding patent applications. Competitors also became aware of many further ILLIG innova- tions. These innovations are employed in theirmachines as tech- nological progress. Someofthefrequentlypatenteddevelopmentsinsheetprocess- ing machines are: Servo motor drive, reliable sheet de-stacking, compensation of surrounding influences during heating and reduction of temperature decrease of the heated material until forming, prevention of chill marks and obtaining a uniformwall thickness distribution during forming, reduction of cooling time by using e.g. an air shower in the clamping frame and blowers which can be individually switched in groups. Moreover, ILLIG is the only system supplier of thermoforming equipment to offer patented process-controlled cooling air guidance to ensure part quality at a consistently high level. Machine operation is simple thanks to the fact that all important commands can be found on one page, the so-called „auto page“, and the online optimiza- tion support allows easy forming pressure setting in combina- tion with a frequency-controlled vacuumpump. Cleantivity ® Cleanliness in machine manufacturing and high availability Derived from the comprehensive expertise in the field of hy- giene in form, fill and seal lines (FFS lines), ILLIG transferred the technology of cleanliness in the production process to its ther- moformers. This is accompanied by improved machine avail- ability. The trendsetting Cleantivity ® concept – a combination of the words „cleanliness“ and „productivity“ helps to extend operating time, running time and, ultimately, quality time of the thermoformingmachines, in order to achieve a high line output of high-quality parts. At Fakuma ILLIG will demonstrate Clean- tivity ® implementation in sheet processingmachines. ILLIG is a leading global supplier of high-performance thermo- forming machines and molds, as well as solutions for the pack- aging industry. The company’s product and services portfolio includes the development, design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of complex production lines and compo- nents. With branches and sales agencies in over 80 countries, IL- LIG is locally present in all markets around the globe. For nearly 70 years, the owner-operated enterprise has been serving its customers across the globe as a reliable partner for the cost-ef- fective manufacturing of complex precision thermoplastic parts with innovative technology of unsurpassed quality and compre- hensive worldwide after-sales support. ILLIG: Delivered 60 Percent More Sheet Processing Machines ILLIG Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG www.illig.de Hall A3, booth 3208 Fakuma visitors are always very interested in sheet processing machines of the ILLIG UAg series