"The laws of physics don't inherently link air flow to fuel delivery like in a carburetor, so the rate at which air is being used must be accurately determined to allow proper scheduling of fuel into the engine. One of the major techniques that has evolved for this is a mass airflow sensor, or air meter, which is the device for which Delphi has specified the MuCell process."
Jim Katterman, Delphi

"With the decision to purchase an injection molding machine dedicated strictly to the development of new materials and technologies for automotive interior applications, JCI again has demonstrated its commitment to exceeding customers expectations through continuous improvements in quality, cost and technology. This is exemplified by the MuCell-equipped machine's ability to reduce part weight and to reduce cavity pressure during the part forming process, which will enable us to eliminate stress, warpage, and sink marks."
Oliver Becker, Johnson Controls, Inc.

"We're confident now of our understanding of the MuCell process and our ability to predetermine the results of making any product using the technology. Once you understand it, it's really very predictable."
Glenn Anderson, Southco, Inc.

"One of our materials suppliers told us about MuCell and suggested we jump on board right away. We decided it was one of those rare opportunities we couldn't afford to pass up. We believed from the start that MuCell could open new doors for us, and it certainly has done that. We're getting into companies now that we would have never imagined."
Neal Elli, Empire Precision Plastics

"We came across the MuCell technology in the German newsletter Kunststoff Und Kautschuk. We began testing it for our needs with Engel, Austria, and the results warranted our becoming a licensee and purchase of an Engel 1000-metric ton machine."
Dr. Ulrich Woelfel, Seeber Systemtechnik

"With the rapid changes in the operational environment, exploitation of knowledge-based technologies will be the key to succeeding in this increasingly competitive and global environment. MuCell fits this bill by allowing us to operate in a more efficient and effective manner to meet our customers exacting demands"
Boone Quek, Avaplas

MuCell Modular Upgrade Spec. Sheet

Newsletter
MuCell Process News
Vol. XII, Mar 05

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Deployment of the MuCell® microcellular foam process by injection molders is changing the fundamental cost structure of, and creating cost-saving design alternatives for injection molded components. With a payback period below 18 months, an average return of 300-400%, and net part savings of 10-25%, the investment in MuCell microcellular foam technology has a compelling financial justification.

The ability to more consistently mold thinner, flatter, dimensionally-improved parts through the MuCell microcellular foam process benefits all types of automotive/industrial end users. Licensed MuCell polymer manufacturers are creating additional value through microcellular foam application development and the design of some products especially for the microcellular foam molding process.

New and simplified principles of mold and part design are being applied to capitalize on the longer flow lengths and lower clamp forces, mold temperatures, and cavity pressures associated with MuCell microcellular foam molding. Designing specifically for the process routinely results in lower mold costs, reduced component costs, and optimized component functionality.

Trexel engineered hardware advances such as the Trexel SII SCF System, including the Trexel SII SCF System and SII Satellite, make the MuCell process more user-friendly and have furthered the economic benefit of the technology.

Many injection molding components with high technical demands in part performance and/or processing benefit considerably from the MuCell process. Applied as a core plastics processing technology, the MuCell microcellular foam injection molding process is providing economic benefit across a broad component landscape including thin-wall parts requiring tight tolerances and dimensional stability; components with large differences in thickness and diameters; painted components; in-mold decorated and labeled components using fabrics and films; insert-molded parts; and components with high flow length to wall thickness ratios.