Talking about Instantaneous Injection Tool Heating Technology

RocTool recently introduced the innovative Cage System triple injection molding technology.

This patented technology involves the rapid heating and cooling of molds. The mold can be quickly cooled by the water cooling system installed on the mold surface. Since the conduction system only needs to heat the mold surface, this unique process greatly shortens the cycle time. RocTool can use the different thermal conductivity of the mold surface material to heat the temperature of a certain part of the mold higher as required, for example, a set surface area of ​​the surface of a Class A automobile. This technology is dedicated to mass production and is a good machining solution for thermosetting and thermoplastic materials.

What is 'Cage System' injection molding technology?

The Cage System can accurately heat and cool the surface of the injection molding tool in a few seconds, thereby shortening the cycle time and energy consumption, as well as saving material costs by making thinner-walled parts, opening up a wide range of applications for the plastics industry. New application areas, especially in large surface parts such as car bumpers, consumer electronics control panels, and automotive exterior components. RocTool has developed a more flexible heat-conducting molding system that incorporates a non-conductive wood structure or 'cage' outside the traditional steel mold with conductive coils placed inside. In this way, even a common mold produced by an ordinary mold factory can use this newly-created heat conduction system. The conductive coil is equipped with a quick-disconnect mechanism that allows the installation of the device to be completed within a few hours when the mold is replaced.

Key Advantages of RocTool's'Cage System'

The main advantages of RocTool\'s Cage System include: improving the surface quality of the workpiece without obvious weld lines; using low-viscosity thermoplastics such as polypropylene (polypropylene) to produce thinner-walled mold parts; reducing 30-50% Injection pressure improves the surface rheological properties of the part, improves the fluidity of the polymer when the hot particles reach the hot surface, increases the application potential of the plastic raw material, completely new structure/soft contact, thermal/resistance barrier and other large area parts components The lower plastic material stress during the injection stage enhances the high viscosity engineering/superpolymer performance.

Eliminate weld lines and surface quality of superior parts to enhance appearance performance, such as automotive parts (interior and exterior panels), TVs and computer enclosures/accessories, telephones and all parts of critical surface quality.

Cage System technology has reduced energy consumption by 60% (conservative estimate) without carbon dioxide emissions. The temperature of the entire part is kept constant, and the initial temperature of 130°C (gas cannot pass through, which is a truly high-competitive technology) crosses over a large area, which enables RocToolto to be produced at an injection molding temperature of 130°C to 350°C. Parts.

The application of Cage System

RocTool has partnered with several manufacturers of automotive, entertainment and leisure, aerospace equipment, OEM manufacturers and material suppliers to introduce its Cage System technology into injection molding applications. Some companies that want to test the Cage System or other RocTool technology can jointly develop prototype molds with RocTool and test it at RocTool's facilities in France and the United States. RocTool simulates the Cage System electromagnetic field through 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) systems to confirm the validity of the prototype before making the mold. In addition, RocTool also works with mold makers to design prototype molds. The RocTool facility is dedicated to prototype testing and technical validation.

As a technology supplier, RocTool provides its patents and know-how for companies that need to use Cage System technology to produce products. The license fee is mainly based on the duration of the contract, the end-use market, specific application and negotiation conditions, such as exclusive operations, royalties, etc.