Set-up time optimisation in injection moulding

The set-up assistant interactively guides the machine operator through the individual work steps of the tool change. This significantly reduces machine downtime. Set-up times are shortened and overall productivity increased, as the injection moulding machines spend more time producing rather than being blocked by lengthy set-up processes.

The standardised and menu-guided approach of the set-up assistant minimises the risk of errors during mold change. A checklist guides the machine operator step by step through the set-up process. In addition to optimising set-up time in injection moulding, this leads to fewer production errors.

As much as possible, the set-up assistant automatically executes the program steps for the set-up process of the injection moulding machine. Manual steps are displayed in the control system. This allows even less experienced employees to perform set-ups safely and error-free, as manual intervention is significantly reduced. Reliance on highly qualified staff is minimized.

The set-up assistant offers improved efficiency gains even for experienced set-up teams. It takes the pressure off experienced staff, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks. Professionals can work even more efficiently.

You can customise the checklist according to your needs. The order of the steps in the checklist can be rearranged and the language can be adapted to local usage. These changes can be made at any time directly at the injection moulding machine controller.