WATER INJECTION TECHNOLOGY
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REDUCE WASTE | MOLD HOLLOW PARTS | REDUCE COOLING TIME
A CLUTCH PEDAL MADE ENTIRELY
IN PLASTIC
"Best Mold Maker" at the 16th Automotive Awards 2015, Germany
| Part designation: | Bearing block with pedals |
| Innovation: | High-strength carbon fiber. 15 percent less weight at the safety part. 25 percent higher stiffness of the pedals. |
| Vehicle/year: | Various BMW July 2015 |
| Raw material manufacturer: | AkroPlastic GmbH; Akromid 83 ICF 15 black.; Akromid 83 ICF 20 black |
| Toolmaker: | Moldetipo PR |
| Machine manufacturer: | PME fluidtec GmbH |
| Part manufacturer: | Batz, S. Coop. |
TYPES OF PRODUCED TOOLS
STANDARD INJECTION | OVERMOLDING (METAL INSERTS) | COMBINATION WITH 2K
What are the biggest advantages of using this technology?
WIT has been increasingly sought after for the manufacture of plastic parts, thanks to its ability to produce lighter parts, with faster cycles and the great advantage of recycling the raw material.
How can you recycle the raw material?
The water injection process allows the melted material to be reused in the next shot, which contributes to a very significant reduction in waste during production.
What concerns steel, do we need to use special steel?
No, the type of steel is defined according to the specificity of the part, the tool and the injected material.
Is it necessary to use some type of coating on the molding areas?
No, only if the complexity of the plastic part requires it.
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Moldetipo is an engineering and toolmaking company, located in the world-famous Marinha Grande cluster, in Portugal. It exports 100% of its production and has a very effective presence in the automotive industry, as well as in electronics and houseware. Moldetipo has 20 years of experience in multi-material projects and is a European leader when it comes to water-assisted injection technology (WIT). Moldetipo also has locations around the world to better serve our customers.