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Compensation for fluctuations of plastic viscosity
Thanks to regulation of the injection volume with iQ weight control
The software optimizes the injection volume during the injection molding process. This regulates fluctuations in the plastic viscosity. iQ weight control compares the injection pressure curve of each cycle with a defined reference curve and reacts to external influences. As a result, the accuracy of the injection molding process is increased, and the weight of the parts remains constant.
The intelligent assistance program, iQ weight control, adjusts each injection process during production. It detects and monitors the injection volume and calculates the switchover point of the injection molding process in the same shot, based on the plastic viscosity. Fluctuations are compensated for in each shot. This reduces deviations of the molded part weight by up to 85%. Your benefit is better process stability, increased part quality and process repeatability.
Fluctuations in the viscosity of plastics are a major challenge when processing recyclates. iQ weight control detects these fluctuations in the raw material and adjusts the injection profile and switchover point to current production conditions in the same shot. Recyclates from different sources can be processed - with a significantly minimized reject rate and increased productivity.
The simple visualization when monitoring process-critical parameters immediately shows where adjustments are necessary in the injection molding process. By automatic calculations of the parameters, the software compares the pressure curves of the injection volume and the reference curve determined by iQ weight control. The system can detect differences and corrects deviations of the plastic viscosity quickly and efficiently.
The intelligent assistance program, iQ weight control, adjusts each injection process during production. It detects and monitors the injection volume and calculates the switchover point of the injection molding process in the same shot, based on the plastic viscosity. Fluctuations are compensated for in each shot. This reduces deviations of the molded part weight by up to 85%. Your benefit is better process stability, increased part quality and process repeatability.
Fluctuations in the viscosity of plastics are a major challenge when processing recyclates. iQ weight control detects these fluctuations in the raw material and adjusts the injection profile and switchover point to current production conditions in the same shot. Recyclates from different sources can be processed - with a significantly minimized reject rate and increased productivity.
The simple visualization when monitoring process-critical parameters immediately shows where adjustments are necessary in the injection molding process. By automatic calculations of the parameters, the software compares the pressure curves of the injection volume and the reference curve determined by iQ weight control. The system can detect differences and corrects deviations of the plastic viscosity quickly and efficiently.
Our digital experts are available to answer your questions about controlling the injection volume and responding to changes in plastic viscosity.
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Just a push of a button for users - the machine controller takes care of the rest
Activate iQ weight control
Current pressure curve is compared with reference curve
Changes in plastic viscosity and material quantities are calculated
Switchover point and holding pressure are adjusted
Deviations due to external influences are compensated for
Part weight remains constant
Result:
Reduced reject rate up to 50%
Increased parts quality
66% higher process stability
Better process repeatability
Increased productivity
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iQ weight control improves part quality and productivity for a wide range of applications thanks to regulation of the injection volume. In addition to the economic aspect, a key feature of our assistance systems is their ease of operation.
Braun, the manufacturer of electric shavers, has reduced weight fluctuations from 0.02 g to 0.003 g with iQ weight control - an 85% improvement in weight consistency.
To ensure consistent part quality, intelligent assistance systems such as iQ weight control are very useful in high-performance processes. Production of closures also benefits from this software.
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