The fully automatic WKP 600 R thermoforming system sets new standards in the processing of PPS and PEEK composite materials. It combines the highest product quality, excellent process documentation and the ability to efficiently produce small quantities. A handling robot first transfers the blanks to one of the two IR preheating ovens and then to the press.
An extremely short transfer time of less than 6 s ensures that the forming process takes place exactly within the optimum temperature window. A specially developed gripper begins preforming before the actual pressing, before the final shaping takes place in the press.
A second robot cyclically applies release agent to maximize tool protection and process stability. It also enables fully automatic, high-frequency tool changing by inserting preheated tools into the press.
