Zmation Announces Custom Degating Process Systems

May 18, 1998 — Portland, OR, USA—Zmation, Inc. announced today the development of customized “degating” systems commonly used in the Plastics Injection Molding industry. Each of these systems are designed and configured for the specific “gate” or “spru” type part(s) being molded as well as the specific mold picking “robot” being utilized. Each system can incorporate various pneumatics technologies, (“nibbers” or “nippers”, die punch, end mill and grinder), depending upon the application requirements. Each system is totally enclosed for operator safety and can be moved to the molder as needed. All electronic signals required are integrated with the mold picking robot.

This system demonstrates some of the design and manufacturing capabilities of Zmation, Inc. for custom automation systems. Zmation also produces standard Automatic Dispensing Systems and Machine Vision Inspection Systems for a wide variety of applications.