Wittmann Central Material Handling System

Ming-Li Precision's Adoption of the Wittmann Central Material Handling System

Ming-Li Precision has recently introduced the Wittmann Central Material Handling System to enhance the quality and efficiency of its plastic injection molding production. This advanced system offers a comprehensive solution for material conveying, drying, and handling, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across the production process.

Key Features of the Wittmann Central Material Handling System

1. Automated Material Conveying:

   • The system uses the Feedmax B series loaders, designed for high functionality and demanding applications. These vacuum loaders feature a modular design, allowing for specific adjustments to meet individual customer requirements and ensuring simple, efficient cleaning and maintenance.

2. Efficient Material Drying:

   • The Drymax battery dryers are equipped with two desiccant beds, providing continuous process air and maintaining constant dry air quality, which is essential for the perfect drying of plastic resins. This system includes features such as energy-saving regeneration and smart control functions, ensuring the highest efficiency in the drying process.

3. Advanced Control Systems:

   • The M8 network control system facilitates the management of medium to complex network configurations. It provides a high-resolution touch-screen interface for easy user control and adjustment of process parameters. The system supports up to 320 network participants, ensuring comprehensive control and monitoring of all attached units.

4. Superior Filtration and Dust Separation:

   • The system incorporates advanced central filter stations like the CS cyclone filter station and the XMB filter station, which offer two-stage filtration processes. These stations ensure effective dust blow-off and user-friendliness, significantly improving the quality of the granules for subsequent processing.

5. Optimized Material Handling:

   • The system includes smart features such as the Codemax RFID coupling station and the M8 coded material source license, which help avoid the erroneous connection of wrong materials to the processing machines. These features ensure precise material handling, minimizing risks and enhancing overall production efficiency.

Benefits of Implementing the Wittmann Central Material Handling System

1. Enhanced Production Quality:

   • The system's efficient material drying and precise conveying processes result in high-quality plastic products with minimal defects.

2. Increased Production Efficiency:

   • Automation and advanced control systems streamline the production process, reducing manual intervention and increasing overall efficiency.

3. Cost Savings:

   • Energy-saving features and low-maintenance design reduce operational costs, contributing to significant long-term savings.

4. Flexibility and Customization:

   • The modular design and advanced control capabilities allow for easy customization and adaptation to specific production needs, providing a highly flexible solution for diverse manufacturing requirements.

The adoption of the Wittmann Central Material Handling System represents a significant technological advancement for Ming-Li Precision. By integrating this sophisticated system, Ming-Li Precision is well-positioned to achieve superior production quality, enhanced efficiency, and substantial cost savings, thereby solidifying its competitive edge in the plastic injection molding industry.