TOSHIBA MACHINE UNVEILS ECSXIII ALL-ELECTRICS AT NPE 2018

Making its North American debut at NPE 2018 will be the next-generation ECSXIII series of all-electric injection molding system from Toshiba Machine. LIVE demos of four different tonnage models will take place each day of the show at Toshiba booth #W1363.

The latest innovation in Toshiba’s popular ECSX series of all-electrics, the new machine offers molders greater versatility and performance in a streamlined frame design. It features a re-engineered clamping system, significantly faster injection speeds, quick-change removable platens and more, making it ideal for a wide range of molding applications.

Also being shown for the first time in North America is the V70 controller built into all ECSXIII models. The latest in Toshiba’s user-friendly Injectvisor series, the V70 offers more memory, graphics and customizable inputs than previous models, along with sequences that are easier to configure.

LIVE demos at NPE 2018 featuring these new technologies include:
Total Automation Cell – The 110 ton EC110SXIII, will be combined with an E-Multi secondary injection unit, six-axis robot and rotating platen – all designed and integrated by Toshiba Machine – to mold, insert PC backing sheets, assemble and remove two-material housings for the iPhone 7 Plus.

Miniature EC200SXIII Models – A 200-ton EC200SXIII, E-Multi secondary injection unit, two Toshiba six-axis robots and Mold-Masters hot runner will be used to mold, remove and assemble multiple components with two different colors into miniature EC200SXIII machines.

Smart Factory Cell – A 250-ton EC250SXIII and six-axis robot from Toshiba will be combined with an automatic mold changing cart and magnetic platens from Pascal to alternately mold headlight reflectors and cord holders. A laser will then inscribe a QR code with molding parameters onto each part, taking product traceability to the next level.

V70 Communications Demo – The V70 Injectvisor on a 390-ton EC390SXIII will be tied into the controller for a Sepro robot, enabling NPE visitors to view production results as the two units mold and remove 32 oz. plastic cups. Also viewable from the V70 will be the multi-zone Mold-Masters hot runner Integrated into the system.

TiAS Servo Hydraulic Demo – Toshiba will also be demonstrating the high performance and repeatability of their TiAS servo hydraulics. At NPE, they’ll combine a 250-ton TiA250S with a Yushin robot to mold and remove two-cavity pillboxes.
All five injection molding machines will be connected to Toshiba’s iPAQET data acquisition system and displayed on a communication hub at the center of the booth. The hub will also display Toshiba’s Euromap 77 dashboard and V70 simulator.

Elk Grove Village, IL, Toshiba’s Injection Molding Machines Division designs and builds electric, hydraulic and hybrid molding machines ranging from 25 to 4000 tons, and offers a wide range of specialty molding technologies. Supporting customers throughout North America are a network of field sales representatives, a 24/7 technical hotline, extensive inventories of replacement parts, machine financing, installation and start-up services, training programs and more.