Programmable logic controller (PLC) for temperature, position, velocity and

pressure control of injection molding machinery

1. Fast and Consistent Set-Up

2. Reduced Product Cost
3. Increased Product Quality

To ensure consistency of quality of injection moulded parts one has to control

pressure, speed, stroke & temperature etc. This is the reputability of the product
quality with closed tolerance on dimension and weight throughout long
production gone. The injection moulding process control is quite complex
because of the interplay among the process parameters, i.e moulding
temperature, viscosity, pressure, speed, resident time etc.
The failure of the parameter set can “drift” on account of Any variation in the
material
• Density
• MFI
• Molecular weight, etc.
Inaccuracies in repetition of set values of hydraulic valves like
• Pressure relief valve and
• Flow control valve
this variation upsets the process balance and repeatability. Which can result in
inconsistent quality of moulded part. Therefore, the parameters are required to be
controlled to get quality moulded part.

So, the desired control is wanted to be achieved, but the micro processor along is
not enough and it requires the matching support for the hydraulic control gears.
The micro processor is brain and the hydraulic power is drawn for well designed
injection moulding machines. Micro processor control offers improved accuracy,
efficiency and versatility because of its high speed reasons, programmeability
and computational ability.

Micro Processor Control:

The advanced semi conduct of technology enables to get large scale integrated
logic circuit in tiny silicon water enclosed in a small plastic case. This micro
processor has replaced conventional hardwired contractor logic circuits.

• The micro processor programmable logic control include

• Micro processor to perform login operation
• Memory to hold programme and data
• Input output device, that is, alfa numeric keypad etc.
• Peripheral device, that is limit switches, digital switches, proximity
• Switches, thumb wheel switches
One can actually change the programmed of micro processor to change the
sequence or programs at a letter data quite easily in this machine. Normally core
cooling ejector programs requires alteration to suit this design of the mould.

In addition, micro processor in injection moulding machines has to perform very

complex and power full operations involving logic, probability, competition,
decision making. In this operation all the relevant data are represented and
processed in a digital form precisely at high speeds.
The micro processor is capable accepting, processing and giving an output in
both analogue and digital signals. Analogue signal is comparable to time shown
by two hands of a mechanical watch. Digital signal can be compared to the time
shown on digital quartz watch.

Demerits
Higher maintenance Cost

Skilled Labor is required

To be kept in air conditioned envoitnment

More prone to Dust and Humidity.