HWAMDAPlastic cups
Start with cup geometry, rim, weight and wall section.
Explore the cup production solutionHWAMDA SP6 SERIES
High-Speed Thin-Wall Injection Molding Machines
High-speed injection molding systems configured around the filling, response, mold, cooling and automation requirements of thin-wall packaging.
A flagship specialist line within HWAMDA’s injection molding machine range.
THE FILLING WINDOW
Why thin-wall production needs a coordinated machine
Wall section, flow length, resin and cavity layout determine how demanding filling becomes. A higher output target also requires cooling and part handling to keep pace.
- Thin wall + flow path + cavities
- Shorter available filling window
- Machine response + controlled filling
- Balanced mold filling
- Cooling + ejection + automation
Review these relationships together. There is no single wall-thickness threshold or injection-speed setting that fits every product.
Understand the thin-wall molding processPRODUCT FAMILIES
What do you want to produce?
Cups, thin-wall boxes and tubs place different demands on filling and release. IML adds label placement to the selected product’s production sequence.
Thin-wall food containers
Review boxes, round or rectangular containers and related lids.
Explore container productionIML packaging
Coordinate the machine with label placement and molded-part take-out.
Explore the IML solutionPRODUCT-LED SELECTION
Start with the product, not only the tonnage
Send the information you have. Product and mold requirements guide the clamping, injection and automation configuration.
- Product + material
- Dimensions + weight + wall
- Cavities + target output
- Mold size + filling requirements
- Machine configuration
MACHINE PERFORMANCE
Evaluate the complete operating requirement
Compare the SP6 injection options below, then review response, motion and recovery against the proposed mold and process.
Injection performance
Match screw diameter, shot volume and pressure as one configuration. Injection speed is shown for each option, not as a universal production guarantee.
Response & control
Review the required filling profile, pressure control and repeatability with the resin and flow path.
Clamping & movement
Check projected area, mold envelope, opening stroke and the space needed for part removal.
Plasticizing & drive
Review shot recovery and material preparation against the cycle target. Confirm the servo/hydraulic and power configuration in the machine proposal.
SP6 MODEL RANGE
Find your SP6 configuration
Select a model to review its mold envelope and paired injection specifications. Configuration depends on the product, mold and target output.
HMD308M8-SP63,080 kN · 615 × 585 mm tie bars
- Mold thickness
- 250–650 mm
- Opening stroke
- 600 mm
Each row is one screw configuration. Injection weight and speed use the PS reference; actual resin and process requirements must be matched.
| Screw Ø (mm) | Volume (cm³) | Weight, PS (g) | Pressure (MPa) | Speed, PS (mm/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 530 | 482 | 177 | 419 |
| 53 | 595 | 541 | 158 | 419 |
HMD380M8-SP63,800 kN · 670 × 640 mm tie bars
- Mold thickness
- 270–670 mm
- Opening stroke
- 640 mm
Each row is one screw configuration. Injection weight and speed use the PS reference; actual resin and process requirements must be matched.
| Screw Ø (mm) | Volume (cm³) | Weight, PS (g) | Pressure (MPa) | Speed, PS (mm/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 475 | 432 | 182 | 523 |
| 57 | 510 | 465 | 169 | 523 |
HMD458M8-SP64,580 kN · 730 × 660 mm tie bars
- Mold thickness
- 300–700 mm
- Opening stroke
- 650 mm
Each row is one screw configuration. Injection weight and speed use the PS reference; actual resin and process requirements must be matched.
| Screw Ø (mm) | Volume (cm³) | Weight, PS (g) | Pressure (MPa) | Speed, PS (mm/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 475 | 432 | 182 | 588 |
| 57 | 510 | 465 | 169 | 588 |
HMD550M8-SP65,500 kN · 820 × 770 mm tie bars
- Mold thickness
- 350–800 mm
- Opening stroke
- 780 mm
Each row is one screw configuration. Injection weight and speed use the PS reference; actual resin and process requirements must be matched.
| Screw Ø (mm) | Volume (cm³) | Weight, PS (g) | Pressure (MPa) | Speed, PS (mm/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 929 | 845 | 180 | 557 |
| 67 | 987 | 898 | 169 | 557 |
On smaller screens, swipe the option table horizontally. A larger shot option does not necessarily provide a higher injection pressure.
MACHINE–MOLD MATCHING
Confirm more than physical fit
Review the machine and thin-wall mold together. Filling balance, cooling and part release must support the intended production cycle.
Mold dimensions, weight, mounting and projected area
Cavity count, total shot, runners, gates and filling requirement
Cooling circuits, venting and ejection
Robot access, take-out clearance and IML interfaces
Sourcing a container mold? Review thin-wall container tooling
Sourcing a cup mold? Review cup tooling and machine matching
SP6Machine configuration
Fit · fill · release
↔Thin-wall mold
CYCLE & OUTPUT
Cycle time is a system result
Geometry, material, wall thickness, cavity balance and machine settings affect the quality window. Validate the full production sequence rather than promising a universal cycle.
- Fill + hold
- Cool to release condition
- Open mold + eject
- Take out + clear the mold
- Close + repeat
Some operations can overlap where the equipment and safe sequence allow. Robot or IML timing and plasticizing recovery must fit the complete cycle. Planning output also allows for quality checks and normal stops.
IML INTEGRATION
Coordinate the machine with label placement
Review mold opening, machine–robot signals and repeatable positioning with the IML sequence. Agree the interfaces before finalizing the machine configuration.
Robot & part take-out
Take-out must keep pace with the molding cycle while maintaining safe access to the mold area.
- Mold open confirmed
- Robot entry + take-out
- Robot exits + clearance confirmed
- Interlock permits mold close
Cooling for stable release
Machine speed cannot remove a cooling bottleneck. Match mold heat removal and coolant conditions to the part’s release requirement. Chillers remove heat; mold temperature controllers regulate the process temperature. The project determines which equipment is needed.
Review auxiliary equipment configurationCOMPLETE PRODUCTION CELL
From high-speed machine to thin-wall production cell
HWAMDA coordinates machine selection, mold matching, automation and auxiliaries around the product and production target.
Resin preparation · drying if required · machine-side loading or central conveying
SP6 machine + thin-wall moldPart take-out → conveyor / collection → finished cups or containers
HIGH-SPEED VS STANDARD
Choose the performance your product needs
Not every molded product requires a high-speed machine. Compare the filling window and complete production requirement before selecting a machine family.
| Requirement | High-speed review | Standard-machine review |
|---|---|---|
| Filling & response | Demanding thin-section filling profile | Filling profile within the proposed machine’s capability |
| Mold & cooling | Balance filling and release with the short-cycle target | Match the mold and cooling to the required production rate |
| Automation | Coordinate handling or IML with the full cycle | Select handling according to the actual part and output task |
Is another HWAMDA machine family a better fit?
PRODUCT & TRIAL REVIEW
See the machine. Review the trial around your part.
A useful production review follows mold movement, part take-out and finished-part quality together. Discuss the product and acceptance requirements for your configuration.
PRODUCTION TRIAL REVIEW
Validate the SP6 around the selected product
Review the machine, mold movement, take-out and finished-part quality under the agreed trial conditions.
BUYER QUESTIONS
High-speed machine selection FAQ
What is the difference between a high-speed and standard injection molding machine?
Selection depends on the filling window, machine response, plasticizing recovery and coordinated mold movements. A standard machine can be the right choice when it meets the product and production requirements.
Why does thin-wall molding require faster machine response?
A thin flow section can leave less time to fill the cavity before the melt cools. The machine must establish and control the required filling profile with the chosen material and mold.
How do wall thickness and flow length affect machine selection?
Review them together with resin grade, gate location and cavity geometry. A longer flow path through a thin section can increase filling demands; wall thickness alone does not define a machine size.
How does cavity count affect machine configuration?
More cavities change the total shot requirement, projected area, filling balance, cooling load and handling task. Review the complete mold rather than assigning a model from cavity count alone.
What mold requirements matter for high-speed production?
Check mold dimensions and mounting, projected area, filling balance, runners and gates, cooling, venting, ejection and robot access. Physical fit alone is not enough.
What determines cycle time?
Material, part geometry, filling and holding, cooling, mold movement, ejection and robot or IML timing work together. Validate the complete cycle against part quality rather than using one universal cycle figure.
Can the machine be integrated with IML automation?
HWAMDA can review machine signals, mold opening, label placement and take-out timing with the IML configuration. The agreed interfaces and sequence are checked for the project.
Can HWAMDA match a machine to an existing mold?
Send the mold drawing, dimensions, weight, cavity and injection requirements, cooling connections and ejector details. The review covers both installation fit and production requirements.
What information is needed to choose a high-speed machine?
Start with a product photo or drawing, material if known, dimensions, weight, wall thickness and target output. Include available mold and automation details; you do not need to know the machine tonnage.
What determines high-speed injection molding machine price?
Machine size, injection configuration, mold interfaces, controls, automation and auxiliary scope affect the quotation. Send your product requirements so the proposed machine and included equipment can be compared on the same basis.
SEND YOUR PRODUCT
Get a High-Speed Thin-Wall Machine Configuration
Start with your product and contact details. Add a photo or drawing if available. You do not need to choose a tonnage before asking.
Product dimensions, weight and wall thickness, if known
Existing or new mold; cavities and mold dimensions
Target output, IML and automation requirements