THE M-SERIES

500-1250 TON
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THE M-SERIES
500-1250
Introducing the next Generation in Milacron’s cutting The all-new M-Series product line is designed
edge two-platen Technology. Milacron expands to exceed the demands of global automotive,
on its industry leading mid tonnage product line houseware/appliances, construction, and similar
through the introduction of the M-Series, powered molded parts with its higher max mold weights,
by an energy efficient FANUC servo-motor hydraulic faster clamp speeds, and a compact clamp footprint.
system, the gold standard in rugged reliability.

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PROVIDING THE MOST VERSATILE POWER

HOUSE IN RELIABILITY, PERFORMANCE
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Rugged clamp design Full SPI pattern on moving and
stationary platens.
Compact clamp footprint
Mosaic+ control
Improved mold and eject access
Environmentally friendly
3-configurable pump packages for • Reduced footprint
customized application solutions • Reduced dry cycle time
• Reduced lubrication
Precise mold guidance with
LM guides on the moving platen FANUC motors and drives
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NEXT GENERATION TONNAGE ASSEMBLY
• I ncreased seal life due to fully supported strain rods
COMPACT 2 PLATEN TECHNOLOGY in the stationary platen
• Chrome plated strain rods
• Minimal platen deflection
• Equal distribution of tonnage load on the threads,
• Chrome plated strain rods
due to the conical design tonnage piston
• Decreased nut lock operating time
• Synchronized tonnage & pancake cylinder
• Grease-free mold area
• Precise and short tonnage build up time
• Higher break away force available as standard

MOSAIC +
CLAMP ON LM GUIDES • 2 1-inch multi-touch screen with configurable
• Frictionless movement “PLUS” area
• Enhanced platen parallelism & squareness – • Integrated auxiliary equipment screens
increase mold life • Integrated remote camera interface provides
• Contactless strain rods an additional set of eyes monitoring the
entire machine (optional)

Machine displayed contains non-standard options and gate/guarding modifications for visual access
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INTEGRATED 5 AXIS SERVO ROBOT (OPTIONAL)

• Ultimate in mounting flexibility
• Integrated robot control through
machine HMI

MULTIPLE STANDARD INJECTION FRAMES

• A’-A-B barrel combination for application flexibility
• Twin cylinder injection unit distributes the force evenly across
the screw centerline
• Precision linear guides for accurate screw and barrel alignment
• Standard injection unit swivel for ease of maintenance

MILACRON M•POWERED
• D esigned to fully utilize our M-powered
suite of connectivity products
• Reduces failures, improves uptime
and OEE

INTEGRATED HOT RUNNER HIGHLY RELIABLE SERVO

CONTROLLER (OPTIONAL) DRIVEN PERFORMANCE
• Mold-Masters TempMaster iM2 controller • Compact size servo motor

SMALLER.
• Seamless Integration • High dynamics
• Reduced mold interface complexity • Low inertia
• Virtual Network Control (VNC) controlled • Higher power density - high torque with
lower current

FASTER.
via Mosaic control screen
• Widest selection of interchangeable • EMI filters included for better noise
control cards suppression & life of other electronic
components
• Suitable for all applications
BETTER.
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Realize the benefits of configuring a machine that is perfectly suited to your production requirements.
The M–Series has expanded options available and can be configured for a large range of parts and applica-
tions by combining the clamp and injection unit with screw and barrel combinations.

INJECTION UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

Frame 2290 3470 4880 6610 10100 13500 16000 23000

M-SERIES 500

M-SERIES 600

M-SERIES 725

M-SERIES 900

M-SERIES 1070

M-SERIES 1250

CLAMP SPECIFICATIONS
MOLD WEIGHT
MAX
MODEL TONNAGE CARRYING TIE BAR SPACING MIN / MAX MOLD
DAYLIGHT
CAPACITY
kN US tons kg lbs mm inch mm inch mm inch

M-SERIES 500 4500 506 7000 15400 920 x 920 36.2 x 36.2 1850 72.8 400 / 900 15.7 / 35.4

M-SERIES 600 5500 618 9500 20900 1100 x 920 43.3 x 36.2 2000 79 400 / 1000 15.7 / 39.4

M-SERIES 725 6500 731 12000 26500 1150 x 1000 45.3 x 39.4 2050 81 450 / 1100 17.7 / 43.3

M-SERIES 900 8000 899 17000 37500 1350 x 1100 53.1 x 43.3 2300 90.5 500 / 1200 19.7 / 47.2

M-SERIES 1070 9500 1068 19500 43000 1500 x 1120 59.1 x 44.1 2500 98.4 600 / 1300 23.6 / 51.2

M-SERIES 1250 11000 1236 23500 51800 1550 x 1200 61.0 x 47.2 2600 102.4 600 / 1400 23.6 / 55.1

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APPLICATIONS
The M-Series is designed to meet the changing demands of a global market, with oversized clamp specs,
greaseless part drop, and precision linear ways.

• AUTOMOTIVE • MATERIAL HANDLING • PACKAGING

• HOME APPLIANCES • STORAGE & TRANSPORT CONTAINERS • CONSTRUCTION

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CLAMPING UNIT
The all new global M-Series true two platen injection molding machine.

Mechanically
 synchronized nut lock design

Industry
 leading tie bar spacing to accommodate a wide variety of molds

Easy access through clamp end-door to access knock out bar

Power operated gate for faster mold changes and part take out

Full
 SPI pattern on platens and knockout bars. T-Slot platens available

Patent
 applied Flex plate technology for out-of-square molding
and reduced mold wear

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CORNER TONNAGE
Built on the stationary platen for a faster dry cycle time to increase productivity.

ROBUST NUT LOCK DESIGN

Synchronized top and bottom nut locks working in parallel are mechanically linked to improve
the reliability and repeatability over the life of the machine.

PRECISION LINEAR GUIDES

 Extended moving platen support runs on linear guides with grease free mold area, reduced friction,
improved clamp parallelism, reduced mold wear and greaseless part drop area. More aggressive
ramping at mold close and mold open to improve dry cycle times.

KIDNEY LOOP FILTRATION SYSTEM

Independent
 kidney loop filtration system allows filtration to run continuously, if preferred, via the
control and maintains a three micron filtration.

Tonnage Cylinder Traverse Cylinders with Trunnion Mount

Large Integrated Support Shoes Robust Nut Lock Assembly

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INJECTION UNIT
Milacron offers a wide selection of injection unit sizes, barrels and screws for the M-Series product line,
increasing customer flexibility in processing.

Precise
 linear guide ways reduce misalignments and mechanical frictions
Injection
 unit swivel for easy screw removal
Hydraulic
 power swivel on 10100 injection frames and above
Higher
 L/D ratio – better plasticizing and homogeneity
Industry proven pull-pin clevis design for easy injection unit swivel
Twin cylinder injection unit for equally distributed load across the screw centerline
10-stage injection velocity and 15-stage injection pressure profiles

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Purge area
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10-stage
 screw speed and 10-stage back pressure control through screen
Digital
 setting of extruder RPM and digital read out of actual RPM
Switch
 over from fill to pack based on position, time and pressure
Analog
 position transducer for accurate injection position control
Open
 access to purge area
Three freely configurable pump packages for increased injection specifications

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Extruder motor

Linear ways
for injection
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SERVO-
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM

The M-Series enhanced machine specifications and performance are powered by industry proven
FANUC servo-motors. The M-Series, coupled with the FANUC Servo-motor powerhouses, will enhance
the machine component life and reduce the heat generation and water consumption to give the
ultimate sustainable injection molding machine.
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BENEFITS INCLUDE
Improved cycle precision and repeatability – closed loop system

Reduced energy consumption

Increased accuracy and precision – rotational control to a fraction of a degree

High response – low inertia

Noise reduction – up to 80% quieter than conventional hydraulic machines

Ability to remotely monitor for troubleshooting and analysis

Reduced sensitivity to contamination

Increased reliability and lower maintenance costs

Bi-directional pump for fast response in pressure control 13

Pump is stopped intermittently during the cycle

Servo-system designed for demanding and diverse applications

FANUC HIGH-PERFORMANCE,
HIGH-EFFICIENCY SERVO-MOTORS
50 years mean time between failures (MTBF)

High-efficiency servo-system uses power generated during

deceleration of motors, excellent energy-saving
performance

Designed to meet global safety standards (ANSI and CE)

FANUC motors use high-energy neodynium magnets,

for superior cost and performance ratios
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MOSAIC+ CONTROLLER SYSTEM

It’s easy to maximize the reliability and adaptability of Milacron machines with the ergonomic
touch-screen control of MOSAIC+. Fast processing speeds power extensive data collection and report
generation, as well as integration with automation controls to further simplify the whole process.

EXCEPTIONAL STANDARD FEATURES

Multi-touch capable 21.5” HD touch screen

Intuitive operator interface

Configurable screen layout

Remote mounted IP camera interface

Windows-based operating system

Optional integrated Mold-Master hot runner control

MOSAIC+ screen versatility gives the operator simultaneous views of multiple machine functions and
related equipment, such as hot runner control and remote-mounted IP cameras.

Set point overview page for quick access – actual set points for each axis at the bottom of the page

Display of 700 process monitor samples stored on control or virtually unlimited samples on USB stick or
network drive via reports

Graphic display of 33 integrated soft keys with LED’s located below screen

Process monitoring of over 50 possible parameters with graphically displayed min, max, and average

8 + 8 freely configurable I/O

Self-diagnostic and fault-finding capability

8 SPC distribution, XBar, and R charts with over 50 possible parameters

Data protection with 4 access levels for up to 30 machine operators

Fully-configurable cores

Save mold data and screen shots to USB keys

Change log and alarm log are 700 on the control, virtually unlimited on USB stick or network drive via reports

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PLUS SCREEN TECHNOLOGY

Standard Mosaic PLUS
Window Selection

The PLUS section has four

configurable window spaces.
In this section, the operator can choose
to show:

Four small windows

One large and two small windows Soft Buttons

Two large windows

Hard Buttons

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Content choices for the
four windows include:
Alarms log

Energy overview

Production run

Injection graphics

Trend data analysis

Trend graphics

Cycle analysis

SPC charts

Integrated robot, dryer and

hot runner (optional)

Status page

Integrated camera with zoom

capability (optional)
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HIGH-QUALITY COMPONENTS

1. Servo motors /
1 Drives – FANUC

2. High Speed traverse

Cylinders – Douce
2 Hydro / Atos

3. Control hardware –
3 B&R

4. Control valves –
Rexroth
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5. Fixed gear pump –
5 Eckerle

6. Filtration - Hydac

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7. Linear ways – THK
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8. Extruder motor –
Calzoni
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STANDARD FEATURES
GENERAL Standard Optional CLAMP Standard Optional
Advanced 2 Platen Technology powered by energy efficient 2 Platen Clamp design with tonnage pads on Stationary
servo motor hydraulic system Synchronized Integrated Nut Lock System
Direct control of pressure and flow via internal gear pumps Compact footprint
Multiple servo motor system for optimum efficiency and Increased max mold weight capacity
independent operations of eject and core pull
Reduced (Euro-map 6) dry cycle times
Improved layout of manifolds and hoses on non-operator side Position based ramping of the Moving Platen
Monitored shut off valve to pump suction lines SPI mold mounting pattern on platens
Designed for serviceability (test ports, access, etc.) Extended moving platen support shoes riding on LM guideways
Independent full time kidney-loop filtration and cooling Replaceable die locating ring on stationary platen
3 Micron (Optional external filtration system)
Pre-clamp open sequence
Filtration to 3 micron with clog detection and alarm
Generously tapered conical hole in stationary platen
Ports for external auxiliary filtration plumbing
Traverse cylinders for fast traversing speeds and mold break-
High base designs for part removal away force
Robot Interface ANSI146 (compatible with Euro-map 67) Increased breakaway force using main cylinder area
SPI Robot mounting pattern on stationary platen Chrome plated strain rods
Electric Power operated operator's gate (M600 - 1250 ton) machines.
Ejector area safety interlocked access door
INJECTION Standard Optional
Flareless bite type fittings with elastomeric seals for hydraulic
tubes connections Twin cylinder injection units for compact footprint
Improved mold area access (Optional mold area platform) Parallel mounted twin pull-in cylinders for even nozzle force
distribution
Ventilated control cabinet mounted outside of base with over
temperature alarm Closed loop injection pressure and velocity control (Thru Pump)
Leveling pads ON/OFF valve feed throat temperature alarm
Y strainer in heat exchanger inlet for all machines Injection fill to pack by screw position, volume, pressure, or time

Separate IN/OUT connection for cooling water requirements of Direct drive single stage hydraulic screw motor
heat exchanger and feed throat Ball Check or short stroke slider ring
UPS for Controller Nozzle contact force by pressure switch Transducer
Non operator side cycle interrupt buttons Spruebreak by timer
Solid State relays for barrel heats
Injection unit swivel for easy nozzle, screw, and barrel mainte-
EJECT Standard Optional nance (power swivel 10100 and larger)
Standard machine mounted eject system (SPI) J-Style Thermocouples
Pulsating ejection Hopper slide with shutoff, open/close, op side emptying
Position transducer used for setup and readout of ejector Optional powered slide
positions Ceramic Insulated heater bands
Proportional control of eject speed and pressure (operator Heater zones labeled per Euro map 5
adjustable at control)
Two forward eject speed set points
MACHINE POWER PACK Standard Optional
Eject forward dwell timer
3 Performance Levels available
Eject retract override Standard / Increased / Performance
Intermediate eject retract set point
Eject on fly/independent eject
IoT Standard Optional
Eject retract limit switch verification (software/signals only)
M-Powered

STANDARD SAFETY STANDARDS

Voltage 460/3/60

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OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
Auxiliary Solutions Applications
Mag plates

Robots

Hydraulic mold clamps

Integrated HR controllers

Applications
Milacron Technology package
Clamp breather sequence
Coining compression molding
Expansion/decompression molding
Active parallelism control

Specialty Screws and Barrels

Long Fiber Applications

Integrated iMFLUX capabilities

Stack molds

E-drives

Multi-Component
Rotary tables

Oversized molds (tie rod puller)

PVC/cPVC

Light-weight

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Leading The Plastics Industry In Digital Transformation

M-Powered is a portfolio of easy-to-use observational, analytical and support services that gives customers
a competitive advantage. Leveraging Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology, M-Powered runs
sophisticated algorithms that utilize real-time machine learning to monitor machine operations and
alert before potential issues.

Leading Industry Standard Encryption

Plant

Machine

1st line of defense:

edge device
Data Center

Browser- and mobile-based

2nd line of defense: application
edge gateway

M-Powered Uses End-to-End Data Protection

M-Powered Yields Unique Intelligence On: The addition to your company’s bottom line
from implementing IIoT solutions are:
Current and Future Operations
Alert for Scheduled Maintenance
Manufacturing Quality - Reduce Scrap
Reduce Unplanned Outages
Uptime and OEE
Increase Productivity
Reduce Power Usage

To learn more, contact SALES@MILACRON.COM or MPOWERED@MILACRON.COM.

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