Digital Manufacturing Machines by Eurecat:
Ultrasonic Moulding Machine (USM)
A disruptive solution for high-precision microparts
Eurecat’s USM (Ultrasonic Moulding Machine) is an ultrasound-based microinjection solution for the manufacture of high-precision microparts and microcomponents.
The technology enables the dosing of small quantities of material and the filling of microcavities, facilitating the manufacture of complex geometries and components that may not be viable using conventional injection processes.
USM addresses the challenges associated with product miniaturisation and makes it possible to develop new processes and components for high added-value applications.
Technical specifications
Ultrasonic generator
- Frequency: 30 kHz
- Power: 1,500 W
Tooling system
- Clamping force: 10 Tn
Injection axis
- Maximum pressure: 2,000 bar
- Speed: 1–22 mm/s
Injection unit
- Injection volume: 1 cm³
Main capabilities
- Manufacturing of microparts and microcomponents.
- Parts between 0.1 g and 1.5 g.
- Filling of microcavities.
- Manufacturing of complex geometries, such as ultra-thin walls or geometries with a high aspect ratio.
- High dimensional accuracy.
Compatible materials
Experience with:
- COC
- PP
- COP
- POM
- PLA
Among other materials.
Differentiating advantages / Highlights
- Manufacturing of complex geometries not feasible using conventional injection processes.
- Efficient micropart processing with lower material and energy consumption.
- Reduced material degradation thanks to low injection speeds, lower shear rates and zero residence time due to the absence of a screw.
- High precision for microcomponents and high added-value applications.
- Application flexibility, with the possibility of using the technology for moulding, overmoulding or part joining.
Application sectors
- Medical devices
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Horology
- High-precision equipment
Why a machine developed by Eurecat?
Validated and optimized proprietary technology
Technology developed and validated in applied research and technology transfer environments. The equipment has been optimized by adding sensorics that allow a closed loop control, resulting in ultra-precise results.
Expert knowledge of the technology
More than 20 years of development of ultrasound-based processes and experience in the application of this technology to injection moulding.
From development to industrialisation
Eurecat combines technology with process expertise to develop and validate microparts and microcomponents, assess their feasibility and optimise both the process and materials.