Manufacturer: KraussMaffei Group GmbH

Short description: DCIM stands for "Direct Compounding Injection Molding" and refers to compounding with a single-screw extruder with various metering units directly above the injection molding machine. Using DCIM it is possible to flexibly modify formulations directly at the injection molding machine and transfer into corresponding components or test specimens. Thus, an additional compounding process can be saved, the ratio of different formulation components can be adjusted step by step and the influence of additives can be investigated in a direct way.

Application: Recipe development, variation of material compositions directly in the injection molding process, e.g. mixtures of virgin and recycled materials, development and optimization of blend proportions or influence of additives.