Magik Blade
Context & Background
- Extrusion insertion too high (frictional forces between metal & rubber)
- Higher risk injuries (Health & security)
- Molding efficiency (Learning curve, associates/ team member rotation)
- Lubricating agent contamination (when magic lube used)
- Load/unload extrusion deformation
- Higher scrap ratio (OEM tolerance-operator awareness at extrusion loading)
Our Goals
Technical: Optimizing extrusion insertion force.
Ease off extrusion positioning inside cavity.
Commercial: Molding process cost reduction by improving efficiency & reducing scrap
Our Concept
An easily integrated beaded blade to most molds which facilitates the extrusion insertion either manually or automated with a 6 axis robot.
Results & Client Benefits
- Reduce up to 75% extrusion load/unload force (improved cycle time)
- Possibility to automate the extrusion insertion in-mold
- Improve extrusion location precision inside the mold cavity
- Reduce the risk of injuries
- Quality improvement by reducing deformation of extrusion when unmolding up to 45%
- Reduce rework of deformed extrusion
*Results may vary based on tool design type & different material used