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Writing Instruments
Mikron leader inwriting instruments machinery
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Cost efficient tip manufacturing equipmentfrom Mikron
Tip manufacturingMikron Machining Technologys past is closely
linkedto the history of the ball point pen. Since the earlystages
of the ballpoint pen, Mikron has developed
machinery to make writing tips and to assemble refills.As the
cost of pens has been reduced over the years,Mikron has developed
more and more productive
machines.Ballpen tips, whether made from brass, nickel-silver
orstainless steel are efficiently produced on the Mikron
Multistar LX-24 and Multistar LX-12 Writing machines.Tips can be
made automatically from coldformedblanks or directly from wire
stock. Production output
ranges from 80 to 300 finished tips per minute.
Mikron Multistar machines work to the most demanding
tolerances in the industry and are thus ideally suited toproduce
not only the ordinary ballpen tips but alsoclose tolerance
rollerball and jel ink tips. In fact, most
of the leading ballpen brands use writing tips made onMikron
equipment.
Stations 1 to 12 of amachining cycle on aMultistar LX-24
Various tips produced on Mikron Multistar transfer systems
1 2 3
4 5
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Unloading 12
Loading &collet closing
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Wire cutting machine Mikron TR-42 WRIThe Mikron TR-42 is a
machine for the economical andstraight shearing of wire metal.
Cold heading press Mikron RP-32As a single stroke cold header
the Mikron RP-32 ismost suitable for small plain parts working
directly
from coil.
Cold heading press Mikron RP-32: Themetal is straightened,
placed in the die
and cut to the desired length
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Tip manufacturing
Mikron RP-32/3 (or TR-42) deburring Mikron Multistar centrifuge
washingmachine
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Multistar LX-24 WritingThe Multistar LX-24 with 24 work stations
and up to
44 working spindles is the guarantor for a smoothmass
production. With the Multistar LX-24 machiningis possible from
below and above. Other additional
features are the 24 intermediate stations, which allowmeasuring,
controlling and cleaning procedures duringthe same run.
That way you can quadruplicate your productivityIt is unique! A
run produces up to 600 simple workpiecesper minute. Separating the
fields of work doubles, triples
or quadruplicates the amount of production at thesame high
processing speed.
Factors of success at one glance Fastest rotary transfer machine
worldwide High precision and repeatability
Simultaneous machining at two sides at each station Multiple
cycles for extremely high amounts Parallel production of two parts
Load / unload time parallel to the machining process
Quick and simple tool changes
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Refill manufacturing
Mikron IMPI-34 centrifuge Mikron ATW-10 balance hand handpump
centrifuge
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IMPI-34The Mikron IMPI-34 refill assembly machine has provento
be a highly reliable, easy to operate and extremlyproductive refill
assembly machine. This machine is
especially suited for economical capillary refills. It
assemblesthe writing tip to the point, does crimping and
plugassembly. Blind hot stamping is also possible.
High precision refill tips machined onMikron Multistar LX-24 and
assembledwith IMPI 34
Multistar LX-12 Writing offers economic highvolume machining at
a low investment level.The Multistar product line, with over 600
machines
sold world wide in the writing instruments field, hasbeen
completed with the model Multistar LX-12 Writing.This rotary
transfer machine is particularly suitable for
the high-speed machining of brass and NiSi tips in asingle
working cycle. Compared with todays traditionalproduction methods,
the Multistar LX-12 Writing will
considerably improve the writing quality of brass andBNP
tips.
The spindles, clamping collets and cutting tools
areinterchangeable with the same components used onthe Multistar
LX-24, thus stock keeping of spare parts
is reduced and running the Multistar LX-12 Writing iseconomic
and easy.
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Quality Control and Support Equipment
Mikron supplies equipment which meets the specificrequirements
of the writing instrument manufacturerand is renown for planning
and implementing cost-
efficient manufacturing facilities for tips and refills.
The automatic production machines made by Mikron
cover the complete range of tip and refill manufacturing.
Coldforming machines TR-42 and RP-32
Rotary transfer machine Multistar LX-24 Ink joiners and assembly
machines IMPI-34 Write test machine ATW-10
To guarantee a continuous, premium quality andoutstanding
productivity, the very best quality control
and support equipment is a must.Writing test machine ATW-10The
machine tests simultaneously 10 refills in differentwriting angles
between 90 and 60 under a load of80 - 120 gr (0.176 - 0.265 lbs).
It assists in investigating
flow character, affinity, lay-down and wear rate at
differentwriting speeds. Starting abilities, sphericalness of
balls,and other details may be checked. The registering
mechanism allows the reading of the writing distancein meters.
Adjustable paper feed and writing speedallow most efficient
testing.
Test of writing qualityon a Mikron ATW-10
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MM-10 Drill Grinder
Precision, small drill grinding machine used forregrinding and
point-thinning of right and left handdrills. Incorporated
microscope with magnification15 x allows rapid monitoring of
grinding operation.
Special features: Point angle adjustable 90 - 180 Cutting and
clearance angle 0 - 45 Grinding range 0.2 - 6.4 mm (0.008 - 0.25)
Max. drill length 160 mm (6.3)
Precision tools
One of the key elements when producing steel orbrass tips on
Mikrons Multistar machine, are cutting
tools. Mikron has recognized the importance of highperforming
tools many years ago and has thus establi-shed its own in-house
tool manufacturing facility. We
are able to provide standard and special cutting toolsfrom small
special production to large volume series allwithin the most
demanding quality standards. Consult
us for your tooling needs; our specialists are ready tohelp
you.
SM-5 Stereo MicroscopeHigh resolution stereo microscope
forquality inspection. A sharp three-dimensionalimage is produced
and even for prolongedperiods, accurate and efficient work without
eyestrain is guaranteed.
Special features: Magnification 30 x Eye pieces inclined 45
Vertical illumination 6V - 15W
M-112 Measuring MicroscopeInstrument for dimensional inspection
of the tip.Offers an optimum of brightness and clarity ofthe
image.
Special features: Magnification 50 x Vertical illuminator Stage
with X-Y movements and reading on
vernier 0.001 mm (.0001) Rotating goniometric head, 360 vernier
with
10 reading
Cutting tools and aggregates suggestedby Mikron
Hand Pump / Hand CentrifugeAuxiliary equipment to fill and
centrifuge refills by hand for samplesand laboratory tests.
AE-100 Analytical BalanceElectronic Analytical Balance used to
control ink consumption.Special features: Weighing range 0-109 g
(0-0.24 lbs.) Readout 0.1 mg (2 x 10 -7 lbs.)
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www.mikron.com
Mikron MachiningYour contacts
Headquarter
Mikron SA Agno
Via Ginnasio 17
CH-6982 Agno
Tel. +41 91 610 61 11
Fax +41 91 610 66 80
[email protected]
Mikron Tool SA Agno
Via Campagna 1
CH-6984 Bioggio
Tel. +41 91 610 40 00
Fax +41 91 610 40 10
[email protected]
Mikron GmbH Rottweil
Berner Feld 71
D-78628 Rottweil
Tel. +49 741 5380 0
Fax +49 741 5380 580
[email protected]
Mikron SAS Nerviano
Via S. Ambrogio 16
I-20015 Parabiago (MI)
Tel. +39 0331 55 12 22
Fax +39 0331 55 12 86
[email protected]
Mikron Corp. Monroe
200 Main Street
P.O. Box 268
Monroe, CT 06468 / USA
Tel. +1 203 261 31 00
Fax +1 203 268 47 52
[email protected]
Mikron Taiwan Office
P.O. Box 91-251
Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.
Tel. +886 2 2231 07 07
Fax +886 2 2231 01 07
[email protected]
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