TOYO / CANON MultiMold – mold on two molds at the same time

In modern plastics manufacturing, it is essential to maximise machine utilisation during injection molding, reduce downtime during mold changes, minimise production floor space and control the process with intelligent automation. This is exactly what the MultiMold system enables — an innovative solution developed in cooperation between TOYO and Canon for efficient molding of plastic parts by alternating two molds on one injection molding machine.

MultiMold is a technology that optimises injection molding by using “non-productive” time — especially long part cooling times — for another production cycle with a different mold.

What is the MultiMold system?

MultiMold is a system that enables you to:

  • use two different molds on one injection molding machine,
  • alternately insert and remove them during production,
  • and turn the time when one molded part is cooling into production time for the second mold, effectively doubling machine utilisation.

This method was developed by Canon and has been successfully used, for example, in the production of parts for inkjet printers.

The system is compatible with existing injection molding machines, such as TOYO fully electric machines, and can also be implemented on an existing machine fleet with certain modifications.

Main benefits of the MultiMold system

1. Increased machine utilisation

MultiMold can use the time when one molded part is waiting for cooling to finish to produce parts from the second mold. The result is an effective doubling of production capacity without the need for another injection molding machine.

2. Significantly shorter mold change time

Traditional mold changes on an injection molding machine can take minutes or even tens of minutes. Thanks to its design, the MultiMold system enables almost instant mold alternation during the cycle — the change takes place within seconds and eliminates conventional downtime.

3. Reduced production floor space

Instead of investing in two machines for two different molds, the manufacturer can use one machine with two molds. This saves space in the production hall, which is also reflected in lower operating costs.

4. Automated control of injection molding parameters

The MultiMold system is equipped with intelligent control that automatically adjusts different process parameters for each mold, such as:

  • injection pressure,
  • temperature and cycle time,
  • production sequence optimisation.

This type of control improves part quality and process stability when alternating molds, without manual intervention.

Who is MultiMold designed for?

MultiMold is particularly suitable for:

  • mass production of parts with short cycles,
  • high-capacity lines where long cooling times are required,
  • production environments with fast changeover between series,
  • applications where several types of parts are produced on the same machine.

Thanks to its ability to maximise production output without increasing investment in additional technology, it is an ideal solution for modern molding plants in the automotive, consumer goods and electrical goods sectors.

The TOYO / CANON MultiMold system is an advanced technology that enables manufacturers to:

  • significantly increase injection molding machine utilisation,
  • eliminate downtime during mold changes,
  • save production space and costs,
  • and implement advanced production process control.

This innovation changes the traditional approach to plastic part production by using time that would otherwise remain unused — and turning it into additional output.

If you want to increase the efficiency of your operation without the need for further investment in additional equipment, MultiMold is the way forward.

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