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Injection moulding Innovative multi-component moulding cell enhances PB Swiss Tools' manufacturing precision

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Precision tool manufacturer PB Swiss Tools relies on Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to deliver innovative multi-component, Mucell moulding cell, featuring index plate drive and automation — all from a single source.

Mathias Gerber, Urs Wespi (both PB Swiss Tools), Klaus Rahnhöfer (Sumitomo (SHI) Demag), Peter Kirst and Urs Kocher (both Mapag, from left to right) on the acceptance of the Intelect2 350/830-1100H-450L-450Y in Schwaig.(Source: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag)
Mathias Gerber, Urs Wespi (both PB Swiss Tools), Klaus Rahnhöfer (Sumitomo (SHI) Demag), Peter Kirst and Urs Kocher (both Mapag, from left to right) on the acceptance of the Intelect2 350/830-1100H-450L-450Y in Schwaig.
(Source: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag)

Renowned Swiss hand tool manufacturer — PB Swiss Tools — recently installed one of the most innovative injection moulding solutions at its production facility in Switzerland. Designed to boost productivity and maximise manufacturing precision, the fully-automated system validates Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s expertise in engineering highly complex, multi-component moulding cells.

A fully collaborative effort , the cell comprises an efficient, energy saving Intelect 350 ton Injection moulding machine. Equipped with the company’s latest multi-component moulding technology, it can mould three different materials, including Mucell for the inner part of the tool handle. Following a four-step process, the cell uses an ABB 6-axis robot coupled with an index plate drive to seamlessly rotate, present and remove the component after each overmoulding stage is complete. Acceptance of the plant in Schwaig took place at the end of May 2024, followed by delivery to Switzerland in July. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of August.

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