The hydraulic system is manufactured with components by the main international companies such as BOSCH, REXROTH, HAWE etc. in order to guarantee:

• high performance
• long operating life
• easiness to find spare parts all over the world

Green mode

Use of the gravity principle during the entire down stroke.
By means of a special low-pressure circuit, oil is sucked from the tank. This allows a higher speed, without heating the oil, with a definitively low energy consumption.
After 100 seconds out of service, the hydraulic unit turns off in order to save energy. By pressing the specific push-button, the group is activated and hydraulic pressure is immediately restored.
Energy-efficient and low-consumption LED lamps for the optimal lighting of the working area.

Hydraulic component layout

In the entire range of Millutensil die & mould spotting presses, the main hydraulic power unit is placed directly in the press upper part, and can be reached by means of a service ladder. The advantage is that there are no bulky tanks with noisy hydraulic power units located on the ground around the machine. This allows to reduce cable and pipe connections.

Moreover, the extensive press housing considerably facilitates cleaning and routine maintenance.

The upper platform, completely surrounded by specific protection panels, which is a particular design by Millutensil, also guarantees further noise abatement for motor/pump units.

In the MIL /CLASSIC series presses, a 4-cylinder system is adopted.

This allows to distribute pressing forces in a more uniform way and on a greater area (with great advantages especially on big presses).

Hydraulic cylinders:

• are equipped with high-efficiency gaskets by the main international brands;
• are manufactured using the best steels;
• are equipped with ground and polished rods;
• are provided with fully chrome-plated and polished stems.

Clamping force is easily adjustable via touch panel. 

Press with 4 chrome-plated alloy steel columns, structures made of welded and normalized steel, to guarantee high rigidity and bending resistance.

Columns and guide bushings

Columns are made of thick chrome-plated and mirror polished high-quality alloy steel.

The intermediate structure slides guided by particular completely maintenance-free low-friction bushings.

Press basement design

The press basements are equipped with a variable number of ground and screwed support bands according to model.

They perform a support function for the extensible plate after this latter has been positioned.

This solution guarantees accuracy and allows to easily restore geometry, even after many years use.

Press plate guide system

The extensible plate is equipped with bearings for the outward and inward translation which rotate in contact with screwed, hardened and ground bands.

The extensible plate is contained on the sides by guides that work in contact with many spring loaded bearings.

The advantages are:

• the entire system is virtually backlash-free;
• there is no rubbing or friction;
• no wear occurs over time;
• no routine maintenance is necessary.

Press plate locking system

Once the extensible plate is in position, it comes down and is held by 4 specific hydraulic cylinders , thus completely leaning on the ground support bands.

This guarantees maximum positioning repeatability < ± 0,05mm upon each entry and exit of the extensible plate.

CONTROL PANEL

Siemens S7-1500 control easy to program and use
Pushbutton station equipped with modern Siemens TP1200 MULTIPANEL TOUCH PANEL.

The pulpit station is equipped with a touch panel with a user-friendly graphics to simplify the use of the spotting press. All working movements and functions are graphically shown on the display.

Two-hands command.
Due to security reasons, some functions can be activated only through traditional buttons (i.e. downstroke must be carried out with two-hands, in compliance with EU-UL-CSA safety legislation).

Uncluttered, clear and ergonomic, the panel offers many advantages as well as vast flexibility in customizing features, including command of the auxiliary cylinders.

In the pulpit station a new Siemens multi-touch ITP 1000 can be embedded (OPTIONAL).
This new Siemens multi-touch ITP 1000 is supported by a dedicated app called MyMILL© App, that has been developed by Millutensil as a result of the ongoing cooperation between Millutensil and their customers.

The upper plate CLOSURE/OPENING speeds can change automatically thanks to a particular system developed by Millutensil and defined in LEVELS (L1, L2, L3).

The setting of levels (L1, L2, L3) considerably facilitates adjusting operations.
The advantages are:

• maximum repeatability and safety of movements;
• reduction of the risk of accidental impacts.

After fixing the mould, the operator can set, as he deems fit, three different levels according to which the press will automatically apply the corresponding speed changes (L1, L2, L3).
These levels will remain stored can be applied during all opening and closing operations.
The maximum pressure set will be reached in L1 only, when the mould is completely closed.

Operator panel for the setting of levels:
Thanks to this modern system, it is possible to set several speeds (fast during the approaching phase, medium during the working phase and slow during the final mould closing phase).

The operator safety is ensure by protection devices with light barriers located in the areas that are partially out of the operator’s sight.

The system is made of light barriers operated by a specific safety module controlled by the PLC.

Die & mould spotting presses are equipped with roll carpet protection devices whose particular feature is that they can be walked on.

The design philosophy of Millutensil is aimed at developing solutions that can guarantee the best ergonomics and highest safety for operators.

The electrical panel of MILLUTENSIL presses is located in a dedicated cabinet and separated from the press.
All electrical boards and cards, supplied mainly by SIEMENS, are safe in compliance with CE, UL, CSA standards.

Hydraulic ejector cylinder in the lower plate (option)

The ejection unit initiates the movement of the ejection pins of dies and moulds for plastic materials and die casting.

This utility is made up of a hydraulic cylinder located in the middle of the press basement.
It allows to check and test some important mould functions in a very short time.
The pressure / thrust force is set by means of the il touch panel. The operating pressure depends directly on the line pressure. The advantage is the sensitive test of the mould ejection systems.

Patented single shot energy accumulator
Option available on MIL 122/123, MIL 142/143, MIL 162/163, MIL 202/203

This operation sets up dies and moulds for plastic materials, rubber and die casting.
It is a hydro-mechanical device that should be fixed to the upper plate of the press. It works to strike a shot on the closed mould, in order to better gauge the adjustment between the two mould halves (matrix and punch).
The dynamic action of this device is independent from the press clamping movement. As a consequence, the dynamic action of the energy accumulator will be coupled with the press clamping force.

Option available on MIL 122/123, MIL 142/143, MIL 162/163, MIL 202/203

It provides a way to inject special wax at a low pressure into the mould cavity.
In this way, mould makers can check dimensions and thicknesses of pre-production mouldings (even the thinnest flash) to ensure the correct filling. The wax injection unit includes: wax container with electric heating, pneumatic action with air pressure control and temperature control of the chamber to attain constant wax fluidity.

Lower plate tilting by ±70°, front/back side, floor version (option)

For the versions installed on the floor only. Thanks to 2 hydraulic cylinders, the lower plate can be tilted up to 70°, on the front and back side, to take the mould to an ergonomically better position.
Tilting movements (and automatic locking) are controlled by means of the touch panel.
The advantage for the operator is the optimal access to the mould, with no need to bend, maximum comfort and safety.
The option includes a bellow protection device and two roll carpet protection devices for the protection of the entire lower mechanical/hydraulic part, along with operator intrusion protection.

Press upper plate tilting by 150°, floor version (option)

In order to increase comfort and improve access to the press upper plate and to the moulds fastened on it, the upper plate can be tilted by up to ~150° downwards (180° in the special version).

This occurs through the down stroke function with the plate leaning on 2 shaped brackets. During the first phase, the press upper plate is tilted by up to 100°. After that, with the down stroke movement, the press plate leans and slides on the 2 shaped brackets up to the final ~150° position. It is possible to stop in all intermediate positions.
After complete closure, the press plate is automatically centered with high precision and locked by a system driven by hydraulic cylinders.
The use of plate tilting by up to ~150° guarantees optimal access and high working comfort in any working position.

Press upper plate tilting by 180° to the floor, pit version (option)

In order to increase comfort and improve access to the press upper plate and to the moulds fastened on it, the upper plate can be tilted by up to ~180° downwards. This occurs through the down stroke function with the plate leaning on 2 shaped brackets.

During the first phase, the press upper plate is tilted by up to 100°. After that, with the down stroke movement, the press plate leans and slides on the 2 shaped brackets up to the final ~180° position. It is possible to stop in all intermediate positions.
After complete closure, the press plate is automatically centered with high precision and locked by a system driven by hydraulic cylinders.
The use of plate tilting by up to ~180° guarantees optimal access and high working comfort in any working position.

Separate hydraulic power unit on trolley with connections for hydraulic cylinders (4+4) (option)

A separate and standalone hydraulic power unit on trolley has been designed, in order to test the movements of slides and hydraulic cylinders. This trolley is equipped with a tank, and it is directly connected to the press control panel, with which it is possible to settle up to 4 pairs of hydraulic cylinders (4 inputs and 4 outputs), either individually or synchronously. Each connection pair is equipped with a standalone pressure regulator and an analogue pressure gauge.

The trolley can be provided in a completely stand-alone version with its own dedicated control panel, so that it can be used not only with the spotting press.

Upon the customer’s request, it is possible to configure the marks of the moulds with the spotting press, in order to test the correct functioning of the sensors and of the hydraulic cylinders. We can supply special cycles for the movement of slides/hydraulic cylinders.

The standard trolley is equipped with a pump with a delivery of 8 Liters/min. and a 2.2 kW engine. A customized trolley version is characterized by a pump with a delivery of 40 liters/min. and 11/15 kW engine. A special version for operation with water-glycol mix is also available.

Integrated diagnostic system

MILLUTENSIL die & mould spotting presses are equipped with a specific and exclusive diagnostic program. Any failures occurred during operations is displayed on the control display, where the affected point is indicated. As a consequence, the machine downtime is minimized.
Main advantages:

• Minimization of down time,
• Quick and easy troubleshooting,
• Considerable service costs reduction, especially after the warranty period.

E-Won modem
MIL-Series spotting presses are equipped with a E-Won modem, so that our Millutensil technicians can remotely operate on the spotting press to fix it.
The remote assistance can be easily performed thanks to the hotspot of a mobile phone and a password that is provided in case of need.

Wireless mobile panel
Thanks to the tablet Siemens multitouch ITP 1000 (optional) and its MyMILL© App (optional), remote assistance is simplified, since the tablet can be used to initiate the remote assistance call.

For a complete use of the machine, we provide support and training to technicians during installation on site.