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Economic and high performance punching machine for high volume production FRIMO's EcoCut punching machine is ideally suited for trimming very complex and large plastic components such as instrument panels, door panels and armrests. Its high capacity makes it the optimal choice for large-scale production. The EcoCut has been specifically developed for trimming towards the ram and in many additional punching directions. The product fixture is integrated directly into the lower table. The vertically driven upper tool replaces the press ram.

A compact and ergonomic punching machine for high volume production The FRIMO ErgoCut is an extremely compact and ergonomically designed punching machine very well suited for trimming complex and large components in high volume. This includes instrument panels, door panels, center consoles and armrests. The ErgoCut is just under 2.5m tall, which makes it ideal for confined spaces. The components are positioned on the product intake of the lower table, which swings up when the cycle starts. Once locked in place, the punching units located in the fixed upper component begin trimming.

A single machine with a combined punching, embossing and joining system The FRIMO CombiCut machine is a specially developed single unit for punching, embossing and joining bumpers and other grained, painted or unpainted exterior plastic components. The CombiCut is very well suited for large-scale production, especially with many variations. This means optional punchings and mounting elements such as parking assistants, headlight wipers, fog lamps, side-markers and trailer hitches can be added just prior to final assembly, reducing inventories and simplifying storage.

Composites are engineered materials made from two or more materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties. Their mechanical and physical properties depend on the type and proportion of the base materials and the parameters of the manufacturing process. Due to composites, very light and durable plastic parts can be produced. Composites may be prepared as layers , fibers, particles or penetrating composites , but the actual composite material usually only arises during the shaping process in the tool . FRIMO has extensive technical expertise and many years of experience in developing and manufacturing plants and tools to process composite materials such as CFK, GFK, NFPP, HFPP, LFT, GMT and BMC and supplies for the production processes such as RRIM, SRIM / GMPU, Long Fiber Technologies, NFI, or RTM tailor-made manufacturing equipment.

The combination of multiple technologies/procedures in one step is called OneShot technology. Semi-finished products (e.g. renewable raw materials such as natural fibers) and decorative materials (e.g. textiles) have to be handled in one production step to finish a component, such as a door panel. FRIMO has developed a modular system that allows for simple and customized configuration of a OneShot plant with all necessary tools. The following units can be integrated into such a plant: feeding station, heating station, calibrating station, material assembly station, press with OneShot tool, part-removal station.

Processing sound-absorbing materials such as textiles, carpets or foamed materials requires efficient and high quality system technology. FRIMO supplies tailor-made solutions for insulation and acoustic component manufacturing for vehicles or other applications which require noise-cancellation.

"Combi" tools allow different technologies to be combined in a single step (in one tool) for more efficient plastic component production. Typical technologies applied in combined processes (depending on the requirements) are foaming, forming, laminating, edge folding, punching and joining. These processes allow different materials and material combinations to be used. "Combi" tools enable a very fast and cost-effective production process with minimized space requirements. Based on their longtime expertise and completion of numerous serial projects, FRIMO is able to supply optimized tooling solutions that perfectly meet the product and customer requirements. These range from small tools to special tools for large components for a nearly unlimited range of plastic applications. Our tools are available in steel or cast steel, as well as in aluminum, cast aluminum or nickel shells. For special applications, FRIMO also offers tools with interchangeable inserts, allowing the most efficient

Hydraulic presses for a broad variety of pressing, foaming, punching and forming tasks FRIMO HyPress standard machines can be adapted to fit table size, stroke, clearance, and press force requirements. Numerous options are available including safety packages, pivoting rams and tables, tool change systems, automation solutions, and complete customizations. The standard presses are designed as bolted, welded structures. The machine feet, head and sides are manufactured with high precision and fastened with fitting keys. The ram is guided via prisms and can be easily readjusted. It can alternatively be column-guided.

One Concept, Many Applications FRIMO EcoForm machines provide state of the art technology that stems from more than 25 years of thermoforming expertise. These machines have the most modern technology in a compact, user-friendly form. They are designed as standardized single-station machines for vacuum forming and vacuum laminating films and sheet materials. They can also be used in the IMG ( In-Mould Graining) process. EcoForm Thermoforming Machines for Plastic Sheets EcoForm thermoforming machines for plastic sheets are the result of continuous product development and improvement and offer a concept superior in many technical details and convincing in terms of economic efficiency, operating convenience, and process reliability.

A concept for higher productivity FRIMO VarioForm inline and rotary table thermoforming machines are primarily used in the automotive industry and are ideally suited for forming a wide range of films and sheet materials.