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A Strong and Safe Grip
QUAD-PRESS
QUAD-PRESS
Permanent-electro magnetic system
for quick mold clamping the original d
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with the re
Flexibility
Productivity
Quality
Safety
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QUAD-PRESS
QUAD-PRESS
®
Rapidity and uniformity of clamping
to
Intrinsic safety
The permanent electro circuit
Quadsystem made with square
poles of alternating polarization
The strength The success North/South in a chessboard
of the Leaders of an innovative configuration guarantees the flat
technology and horizontal circuiting of the
In the early ’70s, Tecnomagnete magnetic flux concentrated
was the first company to invent and Quad-Press is currently the most exclusively in the polar area.
offer a permanent-electro magnetic complete answer to the growing
system able to perform with high requirements of concepts like JIT MAG DEMAG
power and in total safety for (Just In Time) and SMED (Single
clamping and lifting ferrous parts of Minute Die Exchange) in all
any shape and size. advanced manufacturing
process to face smaller
The early ’80s Tecnomagnete production batches and wider
further developed this system by product ranges, by offering:
patenting the square pole circuit A short electric pulse lasting some
with a neutral yoke called - improved manufacturing flexibility fractions of second activates
Quadsystem. - reduction of machine down time the system securing the clamping
This enabled them to manufacture - better quality in molding of the mold for unlimited time
permanent-electro systems more - reduction of inventory without consuming electrical
efficient and able to satisfy the - lean manufacturing process energy or generating any heat.
various requirements of - practical and safe use Only by a subsequent electric
workholding for heavy duty cutting - higher productivity pulse is it possible to demagnetize
on machine tools. the system and disengage
Many thousands installations are the mold that has been held
During the ‘90s Tecnomagnete was already done all over the world exclusively by the strength
again the first to apply such on the best machine brands either of permanent magnets during
technology for quick mold clamping new or already in use have proven the working session.
on plastic injection machines. the great economical convenience
of the Quad-Press system
in noumerous industrial sectors.
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optimize the manufacturing process
Constant force Absolute Uniformity
Each square pole of the Quad-Press A mold - when magnetically
system is an independent magnetic clamped - does not receive any stress
island made by a steel core and or deformation as its
surrounded on its 5 faces by holding strength is equally
“high energy” permanent magnets distributed across
(AlNiCo + neodymium) able to generate the contact area instead
a high value of magneto motive force of the peripheral points
(m.m.f.) concentrated and constant at when the traditional
indefinite period of time. systems are in use which
The total holding force available unavoidably also tends
is directly proportional to the number of to bend with heavy
magnetic poles engaged with the surface molds.
of the mold thus always predictable. QuadPress
The combination of mold/magnetic clamping
module/machine platen becomes
QUAD-PRESS
QUAD-PRESS a perfect match and
guarantees superior
operating conditions.
Holding The absence of deflections
force Traditional in the mold and machine
magnetic platens translates to better
solutions quality and repeatability of
the molded parts.
Contact area
Traditional
The innovative polar geometry clamping
of QuadPress can reach the maximum
ing,
operating efficiency even on molds of
e ap p lia n ce s, lighting, packag
m
smaller size being the polar area Automotive, ho rs , fi ttings, furniture
, health
co n n ec to
concentrated in the inner surface of the electronics, already
magnetic module corresponding almost d m an y o th ers industries are
care an stems on
to the size of the smallest mold
es sf u lly u si n g Quad-Press sy
succ age.
acceptable by the machine. y size and tonn
machines of an
QUAD-PRESS
QUAD-PRESS
®
A great competitive advantage
Total Flexibility
Molds of any shape and size
are easily clamped without any
modification of the mold base
plates, even in the presence of
previous QMC standardization.
Absolu
Quad-Press allows entire machine
platens utilization without the loading.
1
Press open
and mold
constraints of the traditional mold
clamps and, in some cases,
the mold can even overhang
increasing the press capacity.
Smaller presses can operate
larger and more complex
molds at higher speeds.
This translates into
2 Mold set up
on the stationary
a lower initial investment platen by locating
and less operating costs. ring.
Perfect adaptability
Quad-Press can be easily and
quickly installed on any press
by bolting the magnetic modules
to the slots or hole pattern
present on the machine platens Ergonomical and
without any modification. practical
A single mold setter,
Quick pay-back without special skills,
The competitive price can perform the mold
combined with change standing
the high R.O.I. outside the machine and away from
of the system allow the mold during its handling phase.
to justify the
investment within a
few months
of use.
H i g h l y c o s t e f f e c t i v e
N o
c o n s u m p t i o n
N o
N o m a i n t e n e n c e
p o l l u t i o n N o
w e a r i n g
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s always
te records in safety and speed Performance le and
b
Mold change and set up time reduced to 1/10 sure, repeata tected.
y e
d
automaticall
3 5
4
Press Correct
closed mold set up ready
to work in a very
short time
Activation of the safety key
(removable) and the MAG push button
of the stationary and moving plate
Easy access Scrap reduction
Easier access
Reduced inventory The quality of clamping with
and maintenance
rapid mold changes, that
to all the “peripherals” The implementation helps to keep the working
(electrical, hydraulic, of the “Just in Time” temperature, enhances the
air) of the mold due to manufacturing productivity of the machine,
the absence process translates generates a significant reduction of non
of traditional clamp into sharp reduction conforming parts.
of inventory with the optimization of
encumbrances.
the floor space, handling costs
and time.
No additional “hidden” cost.
Long lasting
Quad-Press prevents The only investment is the
any damage initial one.
to the machine Clean enviroment No cost for bolts, nuts,
platens. No need The absence clamps or dedicated tools
to re-thread any of hydraulic oil makes and no more problems
stripped holes or QuadPress the ideal with maintenance of the hydraulic
resurface the surface of the platens circuit and with oil waste disposal.
solution for the production
with unavoidable loss of productivity. No maintenance of the QuadPress
of uncontaminated parts
The machine and the magnetic modules and machine platens.
modules will retain their value in a clean room environment.
No loss of production.
over the time.
QUAD-PRESS
QUAD-PRESS
®
A “State of Art” manufacturing concept according
to the international standards (Euromap, SPI, JIS ..)
Locating ring
For a quick
and precise
Through holes mold set up.
The monoblock frame
is drilled with all
the mounting holes
Lower resin level
Special epoxy resin
for installation and
with high thermal and
the through holes
dynamic resistance
for ejectors
is used to seal the
clearance on the moving platens.
magnetic circuit.
The under surface level
positioning helps to stabilize
the temperature and to avoid
any possible “air-gap”
in case of micro expansions.
Junction box
Machined into the mono
block Quad-Press frame
FCS sensor
To check
becomes an integrated
the value
part without protruding
of the
elements that could be
magnetic flux
damaged and with
saturation
better characteristics of resistance
reached by
and waterproof.
some pilot poles and to
enable
the machine cycle.
Side filling blocks
Proximity sensors Rectangular steel blocks
An inductive proximity sensor located to be bolted over
in the “neutral” area detects the the area surrounding
presence of the mold to enable the the magnetic module to
activation grant the full contact with
of the magnetization cycle. the mold base.
The 0,2 mm (0.0078 in) threshold As an alternative, modular round POT
value prevents any “open field magnetization” to blocks can be provided with magnetic
grant the operator safety and it immediately fixturing for free positioning
halts the machine functions in case on the machine platens.
of mold detachment. The full safety
for the operator is also granted.
ons
Special soluti
pplications
Solid block Neutral Yoke for different a
construction
The Quadsystem circuit works
The two magnetic modules with the “neutral yoke” principle
Side mold loading.
for the stationary and moving side are invented by Tecnomagnete where
built with a specific milling machining the whole magnetic flux
out of a solid steel plate. This gives the is concentrated exclusively
system structural stability in the polar area. The absence
and durability over time. of any stray flux guarantees constant
performances of the system and
no trouble for the machine
and mold components.
Reduced
thickness
The solid block
construction
besides granting
a perfect planarity
allows to keep a reduced thickness
of the Quad-Press modules.
Mag phase Operating phases
Magnetization Multi-shot injection with revolving platen.
During the Mag phase the magnetic
flux is short-circuited outside
the magnetic surface safely clamping
the mold with a very limited magnetic
depth so as not to affect any internal
part of the engaged mold.
DEMAG phase
Demagnetization
During the Demag phase
the magnetic flux is short circuited
inside the magnetic module frame,
perfectly releasing the mold Solution for tiebarless machines.
for its changeover.
Vertical press.
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Technical features and sizes
P L Size L H P
Electrical cabinet
Machine tonnage
H
up to 1600 t mm 600 600 200
in 23.62 23.62 7.87
over mm 1200 600 300
in 47.24 23.62 11.81
With IPC
mm 500 400 200
H in 19.68 15.75 7.88
Standard push-button
mm 140 140 80
P in 5.51 5.51 3.15
L
Touch screen push-button
mm 211 160 80
H in 8.3 6.3 3.14
Box touch screen
mm 280 254 95
P L in 11 10 3.75
Pull / gap curve Supply specification
• QP permanent-electro magnetic modules, in
100%
steel monoblock, for fixed and moving platen,
90% with centering ring.
• Fixing and ejectors holes, based on standard
Force
80%
(EUROMAP / SPI / JIS).
Quad-Press Mold
70%
• Electronic control unit, IP54 cabinet, provided
60% Average Air-gap - T (mm)
with interface for PLC, UCS current Control
Unit, FCS electronic Flux Control System.
50%
0 0,05 0,1 0,15 0, 2 • Remote push-button for MAG/DEMAG cycle,
with signal lamps and interlock key.
Air-gap - T (mm)
• Wiring cables: control unit-modules, interface
and power supply connections.
Optionals (for 80HC only)
• No.1 proximity sensor for each platen installed
IPC: Interactive power control push- CT: set of connectors on the cabinet for on QP modules.
button with color touch screen. interfacing the machine/remote • Set of fixing bolts with nogs.
THB thermal probe included. control (Harting) and
• Instruction book and TUV-CE certifications.
for the QuadPress modules (FEME).
FCP: electronic control system THB: thermal probe
to monitor in “real time” built in fixed side.
(process) any variation
of the magnetic flux.
QUAD-PRESS Technical characteristics
Model 80HC 50HC (**)
Magnetic strength for each pole (*) 1000 daN 2200 lb 370 daN 830 lb
Size of the square poles sides 80 mm 3.14" 50 mm 1.96"
Thickness of the module 51 mm 2.0" 35 mm 1.37"
Max working temperature (mold contact face) 120 °C 248 °F 120 °C 248 °F
Depth of magnetic flux 20 mm 0.78" 10 mm 0.39”
Proximity sensor threshold value 0,2 mm 0,0078" 0,2 mm 0,0078"
Standard voltages 200/230/400/440/480 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Electrical input 15kVA (220V single phase) / 25kVA (380V two phase) / 32 kVA (480V)
Fixing holes and locating ring EUROMAP / SPI / JIS
* The declared magnetic performance has been calculated with the full coverage of each pole, with a perfect contact (T=0), on mild steel plate.
** Suggested for small size machines.
Special solution on request
- for temperatures up to 180 °C / 356 °F (HC80) - 150 °C / 300 °F (HC50) - for multi shot press with revolving moving table including fast
in mold contact face (in special pole configuration) connectors, “anti-rotation” dummy plug and automatic drum reel for
- with magnetic lay out different from the standard the mold sensor cable
- with additional machinings/holes - with additional mold proximity sensor
- for tie bar less machines - for vertical molding
- with rollers for mold side loading
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The electronics that combines functionality and simplicity
Electronic control unit The machine enable will be available Remote control
only when the mold is perfectly All the operating functions
Designed according to the upmost
positioned and the system magnetized. are activated and controlled
recent standardizations Euromap, SPI,
The electronic control units are by a dedicated remote push-button
JIS. It can be interfaced with great
standard equipped with UCS conveniently located; the mold
flexibility both to new or existing
current Control and FCS setter oversees the whole mold
machines. High level of integration
Flux Control Systems. change procedure from
can be achieved with those machine
The electric panel outside the machine in full
properly prearranged with interface
is contained in safety. A specific safety key
signals.
standardized watertight enables the “mold-set-mold”
cabinet IP54 rated. procedure and the
Mag/Demag cycles.
The ultimate solution for a supplay of excellence Optional
IPC
The interactive control
of strenght
The IPC system automatically
detects the real work holding
strength, related to the actual size
of the mold, the quality of the
contact area with the magnetic
surface and relevant airgap,
the thickness and the material
of the mold base plate.
A touch screen panel shows
the magnetic status
of the system and all
the working parameters thus Based on the IPC values,
enabling all the operating the press working parameters
functions. The IPC system can be adjusted - manually or
guides step by step automatically– to avoid the
the mold setter during machine forces exceeding those
the mold change phase of the magnetic system.
for a correct set up and
start.
The “help in line” automatically
rejects any incorrect
command and
prevents the use
of the machine
whenever the work
holding strength
developed does not
reach the threshold
value pre set. A safety password denies
the use of unauthorized
personnel by blocking any
mag/demag function
of the magnetic modules.
Tecnomagnete:
The world of the Permanent
electro Magnetism
With Tecnomagnete Tecnomagnete after having invented
new solutions and the permanent-electro magnetic “field” has been
new ideas come able with over 30 years activity to maintain and
constant with new to increase its worldwide leadership with a wide
investments. range of high technology products distributed all
over the major industrialized markets through
Modern manufacturing plants with innovative a specialized network of direct subsidiaries and
CNC machines and FMS systems, powerful qualified distributors and with the cooperation
stations of magnetization, marking laser and of the most important machine builders.
sophisticated measuring machines confirm The unique know how, the specialized team
the full commitment for high quality standard. of engineers, the use of up to date CAD/CAM
systems for designing and manufacturing
the products, the laboratories of research are
the proof of our mission:
“to accept the challenges of the ongoing
globalization”.
Workholding
Material Handling
We reserve the right to make changes connected with engineering progress.
Moulding and Stamping
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