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News Release from: Krauss-Maffei (UK) | Subject: Plastics extrusion machines
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 April 2007
Extruders assembled in synchronized flow
Builder of twin-screw and single-screw plastics extruders, Krauss Maffei Kunststofftechnik, is now using a synchronized flow assembly to maintain price competitiveness.
Krauss Maffei Kunststofftechnik, Germany, is now manufacturing twin-screw extruders from KMD 75 to KMD 114 and single-screw extruders from KME 45 to KME 90 on a synchronized flow basis Last year, the company successfully switched assembly of its CX and MX injection moulding machines to the new 'pulled' system
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Aug 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Extrusion Technology division has now followed suit, with all electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies being produced on this basis.
Single- and twin-screw extruders are now assembled in four synchronized stages.
Commissioning the machines is not part of the system.
During the latter part of 2006, as part of the preparations for optimal implementation of the new system, the Extrusion Technology production floors were completely renovated and a new layout and logistics concept was put in place.
Logistics are now fully synchronized with and 'pulled' by the requirements of the assembly line.
"We are fully aware that it is not only our products that must be continuously improved, but also our processes," commented Josef Maertl, Krauss-Maffei CEO.
"It is the only route to ensure that Krauss-Maffei remains strongly competitive in the long term, that we slim down our processes, increase the value added within our organization and improve the quality of our products.
This is all to the benefit of our customers.".
* About Krauss-Maffei - worldwide Krauss-Maffei is a premium partner for plastics processing industries.
Krauss-Maffei machines and systems are used wherever plastics are converted into products.
Our know-how covers every aspect - from the product idea to the customer-specific system solution.
Krauss-Maffei is the only company in the market with expertise in the three major machine technologies for plastics processing: injection moulding technology, extrusion technology and reaction process machinery.
We integrate the three technologies to generate synergies in processes and machinery for plastics.
As an international company, Krauss-Maffei has a presence in all important global markets and in the major plastics processing industries.
Our sales and service network currently comprises 28 subsidiaries and 40 agencies.
Krauss-Maffei employs around 2,500 people worldwide.
In the 2005/2006 business year (closing date September 30, 2006) consolidated sales for the Krauss-Maffei Group totalled EUR 560.3 million.
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