LS Mtron"s "the ONE*-E": Broadens Choices Through Lineup Expansion and Satisfies Customer Needs with High-Precision Injection Molding!

"the ONE*-E" series, developed by LS Mtron Co., Ltd. (LS Mtron), represents an exceptional line of ultra-high-speed/ultra-precision electric injection molding machines. This innovative series has proven to be highly effective in enhancing productivity, as it successfully achieves a remarkable dry cycle time of 1.49 seconds for the first time in Korea. 

LS Mtron has recently broadened the lineup of this remarkable series, further expanding its offerings this includes an all-new 50/80/130/400 models in addition to the already existing 110/170/220/280/350 models. This expansion of the series aims to enhance customer satisfaction by offering a diverse selection of options to meet their specific needs and requirements.

■ Perfect surface treatment, high design reproducibility, and high-precision injection define the premium "the ONE*-E" series 

"the ONE*-E" series, regarded as the ideal premium injection molding machine for high-end packaging products, effectively produces customer-desired designs for home appliances through its high-precision injection molding capabilities.

With a focus on meeting the evolving demands of the rapidly changing trends in the home appliance market, "the ONE*-E" series stands out by delivering the greatest value in terms of technology and product specifications compared to its Japanese counterparts.

Furthermore, "the ONE*-E" series is specifically designed to address high cycles and achieve precise molding. Through an optimized toggle mechanism, the link speed ratio is increased by 30%, resulting in improved performance. Additionally, the implementation of C-Curve control ensures low vibration and reduced impact, offering a distinct advantage in minimizing these factors during operation.

To enhance the overall user experience, "the ONE*-E" series also offers several features including improved acceleration performance, fast mold opening/closing facilitated by high-lead high-speed B/S installation, a clamping force monitoring function with a tie-bar sensor (OPT), automatic correction for clamping force, automatic zero point adjustment mode for spring molds, and a clamping force optimization control function. 

In addition, "the ONE*-E" series implements a dual center press die structure to minimize platen deformation during pressurization. This design improvement significantly enhances the surface pressure distribution of the mold, resulting in a remarkable 33% improvement on the fixed platen which in turn extends the mold’s lifespan and significantly boosts user satisfaction. 

Meanwhile, "the ONE*-E" series, renowned for its ability to achieve flawless surface treatment, high design reproducibility, and precise injection, was showcased at the 27th Korean International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition (KOPLAS) held at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1 from March 14th (Tuesday) to 18th (Saturday). During the exhibition, the production of a cup was demonstrated, highlighting the series’ exceptional injection molding capabilities. With a rapid cycle time of under 3 seconds, "the ONE*-E’ series garnered high praise from manufacturers in the packaging industry.

■ Making Injection Molding Smarter With CSI^4.0!

Introduced at KOPLAS 2023, LS Mtron"s ‘the ONE*-E" series stands out with its advanced CSI^4.0  (Connected and Smart Injection) solution functions which enable the machine to adapt flexibly to customers" smart injection factory implementations. 

This solution empowers customers to swiftly adapt to the challenges posed by the 4th Industrial Revolution and Digital Transformation era. By incorporating AI-applied intelligence stages, it offers a comprehensive approach to effectively address these evolving trends. 

LS Mtron’s CSI^4.0  technology can be categorized and operating as smart production, smart machines, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart services. 

Smart Production includes features such as mobile monitoring which allows users to access information about the machine and the real-time production process at anytime, anywhere. It also allows for users to control the machine, gain mold information through QR codes, and recognize smart molds instantaneously. Finally, users gain access to the smart peripheral facility control which includes all devices that work with the injection machine and depending on their needs, can gain crucial information using the smart data interface. 

Within the realm of smart machine and smart service, LS Mtron offers Smart Weight Control and Smart Remote Service to customers. Smart Weight Control is a technology that automatically adjusts process conditions to correct the weight of molded products. The injection molding machine"s software identifies factors causing weight fluctuations in the molded product, and the machine autonomously adjusts conditions to partially correct the weight, increasing precision and enhancing user convenience. 

On the other hand, Smart Remote Service is a system where LS Mtron experts can remotely share the screen of an injection molding machine in real time, allowing them to identify issues through a three-dimensional perspective. 

This system enables customers to resolve problems promptly and reduce offline service time, offering significant advantages to other systems.

Lastly, the AI injection system synthesizes artificial intelligence technology into the injection molding process providing further optimization and is the first-ever application of AI technology to injection molding technology. 

It is composed of AI Weight Control, which detects changes in the weight of the molded product through a weight meter linked to the injection machine, and AI Molding Assistant, which is an AI conditions derivation system that learns and emulates highly skilled molding technicians, allowing for further stabilization in the initial molding process.

LS Mtron has been actively engaged in continuous product development, focusing on meeting the diverse manufacturing environments of customers by developing specialized machines (IBM, IML, CPM, Two-color, etc.), high-specification models, and ultra-high-speed injection molding machines like the ONE* and the ONE*-E. 

Furthermore, in line with the digital and Industry 4.0 era, LS Mtron is pioneering a new wave of innovation in injection molding machines by developing smart injection machines and smart digital molding solutions. LS Mtron kindly requests the continued support and interest of customers in LS Mtron"s endeavors.

■ Inquiry: LS Mtron"s Molding Machine Division’s Website: www.lsinjection.com