Axxicon DVD Multi Format Mould:
breakthrough in flexibility and productivity

State-of-the-art production technology helps replicators to cut costs and maximize productivity. Axxicon is dedicated to provide only the single best technology. The latest example of that is the new Multi Format Mould – a single mould that can produce both CD and DVD discs. This translates into big time savings and increasing productivity on lines where frequent format changeovers are required. This way constantly changing customer orders can be handled with the lowest possible downtime.

High flexibility in disc production
The Multi Format Mould gives replicators the high level of flexibility they need on their disc production lines. The mould is designed for use in dual-line downstream production environments that can produce both CD’s and DVD’s. Until recently, changing between the two formats meant that the moulds had to be changed completely. This was a time-consuming process, because of the need for dismantling cooling, mould changing and alignment each time. Even so, the risk of damaging the mould or mould parts is strongly limited.
Lowest possible downtime for format changes
With Axxicon’s new Multi Format Mould there is no longer any need for mould changes and the associated downtime. All that is required is to change the cavity ring which determines the cavity height. This change can be done without removing the mould from the injection moulding machine and takes only a few minutes. The major advantage is that both formats can be produced with the existing optimized process settings. So replicators get the best of both worlds: maximum productivity without making concessions in disc quality.

Upgrade your existing mould
Furthermore it is possible to upgrade your existing ST of STX mould to this Multi Format configuration. Just a few specific mould parts and a toolset are required. Therefore an upgrade-kit is available.

Features and benefits of the Multi Format Mould
• Based on well-known, reliable ST mould series
• Cavity height can be changed easily by only changing cavity ring (from mould front side), without removing the mould from the injection moulding machine
• Stamper diameter Ø22 for both CD and DVD
• Stacking ring in both DVD Substrates
• Cycle times on an E-mould machine;
ST mould, CD: 3.5 seconds, DVD: 2.5 seconds
STX mould, CD: 3 seconds, DVD: 2 seconds

About Axxicon
Axxicon Moulds in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is fully dedicated to Optical Disc developments and offers its customers an outstanding and highly personal worldwide after-sales service through its facilities in Eindhoven and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit our website: www.axxicon.com.

Jan Nietsch, General Manager, Axxicon Moulds Los Angeles; Tel.: +1 949 715 0229; Send me an e-mail

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