Load inserts, place them into the mold, and remove finished parts with one customized injection molding robot solution.
An insert molding robot automatically places metal or other preformed inserts into the mold before injection and removes the finished part after molding. It can reduce manual handling and create a more repeatable insert loading process.
HecosTech provides injection molding robots for insert molding applications. The robot, EOAT and feeding method can be configured according to the injection molding machine, mold, insert and product.
For simple or complex applications, the key is not choosing a robot by tonnage alone. Insert quantity, mold layout, required travel, payload and production sequence should all be evaluated before the final configuration is selected.
How Does an Insert Molding Robot Work?
A typical insert molding automation cycle includes insert feeding, robot pickup, mold placement, injection molding and finished-part takeout.
Depending on the project, inserts can be supplied from trays, magazines, bowl feeders or other feeding systems. Customized EOAT can pick one or multiple inserts, position them in the mold and remove the molded product after the mold opens.
One robot can therefore perform both insert loading and part takeout when the mold, cycle and EOAT are designed for the required sequence. This approach is also used in established industrial insert molding automation systems.
What Products Can an Insert Molding Robot Produce?
Insert molding robots are used for products that combine plastic with metal, electrical or other preformed components.
Typical applications include:
Automotive connectors and wire-harness components
Sensor housings with embedded terminals
Plug, socket and electrical connector housings
Plastic parts with threaded inserts or nuts
Switches and electronic components with metal contacts
Plastic parts with bushings, pins or sleeves
Automotive and industrial parts with metal reinforcements
Different products require different feeding and gripping methods. A small terminal, threaded brass insert and larger reinforcement plate should not use the same EOAT or feeding design.
HecosTech Robots for Insert Molding
HecosTech injection molding robots can be configured for insert loading, molded-part takeout and other handling operations.
The suitable robot depends on the actual machine and application. A project may require a 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis configuration depending on the required motion, insert placement, EOAT and downstream handling.
The final robot model should therefore be selected after checking the injection molding machine, mold dimensions, product, inserts, required stroke and production sequence.
NEED AN INSERT MOLDING ROBOT?
Send us your injection molding machine model, mold, product and insert information. We can recommend the robot and automation configuration for your project.
Compatible with Different Injection Molding Machines
HecosTech robots can be configured for different injection molding machine brands and models, including machines from Haitian, Yizumi, ENGEL, ARBURG, KraussMaffei, NISSEI, JSW, TOYO and other manufacturers.
The specific machine model, mold-opening stroke, installation space and interface must be checked before the final configuration is confirmed. HecosTech also supports EUROMAP 67 and EUROMAP 12 where applicable.
For an existing injection molding machine, customers can send the machine model or nameplate, mold information and production requirements for project evaluation.
China Insert Molding Robot Manufacturer
HecosTech is a China-based manufacturer of injection molding robots and plastic automation equipment.
For insert molding projects, we can configure the robot, EOAT, insert feeding, mold placement, part takeout and required downstream handling around the customer’s actual production process.
HecosTech robots have been supplied to customers in many international markets. Overseas projects can be configured according to the customer’s injection molding machine, mold, factory layout and local production requirements.
Insert Molding Robot FAQs
Can an insert molding robot work with an existing injection molding machine?
Yes. The machine model, mold, interface and available installation space should be checked before the final automation configuration is confirmed.
Can one robot load inserts and remove finished parts?
Yes. Depending on the mold and production sequence, customized EOAT can allow one robot to perform both insert loading and finished-part takeout.
What information is needed for a robot recommendation?
Send the injection molding machine model, mold information, product drawing or photo, insert dimensions, quantity per cycle and required automation functions.
Planning a new insert molding project or automating an existing injection molding machine?
Send HecosTech your machine, mold, product and insert information. Our team can evaluate the robot, EOAT, feeding method and complete automation requirements.
