WJT ASSOCIATES copyright 2007 The following data is excerpted from QUALIFICATIONS STARTUPS AND TRYO

POB 507, Louisville, CO 80027, USA available from the bookstore at wjtassociates.com.

The defination of a robust machine is one that is repeatable. The data on the tab DATA shows the acceptable variation that
allows a machine to be classified as Robust or Non-Robust. The classification of the machine is determined by the widest
variation of any one measurement. Usually the repair or replacement of the component that affects this one variable will
vastly improve the machine's Class Standing. This is far easier than replacing the entire machine. Especially with
electronic heater controllers you may find it is as simple as recalibrating them for a lesser range. It might also be nice if you
knew the temperature readouts are actually the real temperature.

Go to the top and use the dropdown bar to choose English or Metric Units. The sheet will automatically convert.

The Machine test only requires an average of shots into the mold and shots into the air. The spread sheet will
provide the answer in the calculations.

You may print out the Machine Class Worksheet to use to determine if your machine is robust.
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 Machine Consistancy Test
INSTRUCTIONS - print this sheet and gather
data, or use this spreadsheet at the press

MO/DAY/YEAR Fill in yellow cells

Date Tested XX / XX / XX Green cells are drop down bars
Machine #
historical hrs. reading
Normal Shot Air Shot
Test Injection Injection Injection Injection
Sample Fill time Pressure Fill time Pressure
Number Seconds PSI Seconds PSI
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average

Machine Consistency percentage*

Comment:
fill in Data sheet

*adapted from Rod Groleau of RJG Inc.

RULE OF THUMB:
95% or better good for precision molding
90-95% good for commercial molding but will need repair
Less than 90% cannot hold consistant fill or packing conditions
- replace check ring
- check switch-over valve
 Units - click on
blue cell Robust Machines
English new Non-robust Machines

Parameter Units Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9
Cycle time (sec) 0.20 0.24 0.29 0.35 0.41 0.50 0.60 0.72 0.86
Hold Time (sec) 0.02 0.05 0.03 0.07 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.07
Injection Time (sec) 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.17 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.17
Clamp Closed (sec) 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.26 0.21 0.25 0.30 0.36 0.43
clamp Open (sec) 0.15 0.18 0.22 25.92 0.31 0.37 0.45 0.54 0.64
Cavity Pressure (psi) 15.00 18.00 21.60 34.56 31.10 37.32 44.79 53.75 64.50
Peak Inject Press (psi) 20.00 24.00 28.80 37.56 41.47 49.77 59.72 71.65 89.00
Hold Pressure (psi) 4.00 4.80 5.76 8.00 8.29 9.95 11.94 14.33 17.20
Back Pressure (psi) 5.00 6.00 7.20 8.40 10.37 12.44 14.93 17.92 21.50
Ram Stroke (in) 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.09 0.10 0.12 0.15 0.18 0.21
Melt Temperature (Deg-F) 3.00 3.60 4.32 5.18 6.22 7.46 8.96 10.75 12.90
Dew Point (DCV) 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.04 0.05
Heater 1 (Deg-F) 2.00 2.40 2.88 3.46 4.15 4.98 5.97 7.17 8.60
Heater 2 (Deg-F) 2.00 2.40 2.88 3.46 4.15 4.98 5.97 7.17 8.60
Heater 3 (Deg-F) 2.00 2.40 2.88 3.46 4.15 4.98 5.97 7.17 8.60
Heater 4 (Deg-F) 2.00 2.40 2.88 3.46 4.15 4.98 5.97 7.17 8.60
The highest value for any parameter determines the class of the machine
 MACHINE CLASS WORKSHEET
Units - click on blue cell PRINT THIS SHEET
English Machine Number
Parameter Units
Cycle time (sec)
Hold Time (sec)
Injection Time (sec)
Clamp Closed (sec)
clamp Open (sec)
Cavity Pressure (psi)
Peak Inject Press (psi)
Hold Pressure (psi)
Back Pressure (psi)
Ram Stroke (in)
Melt Temperature (Deg-F)
Dew Point (DCV)
Heater 1 (Deg-F)
Heater 2 (Deg-F)
Heater 3 (Deg-F)
Heater 4 (Deg-F)
Machine Class
The highest value for any parameter determines the class of the machine

MACHINE CLASS WORKSHEET

Units - click on blue cell PRINT THIS SHEET
English Machine Number
Parameter Units
Cycle time (sec)
Hold Time (sec)
Injection Time (sec)
Clamp Closed (sec)
clamp Open (sec)
Cavity Pressure (psi)
Peak Inject Press (psi)
Hold Pressure (psi)
Back Pressure (psi)
Ram Stroke (in)
Melt Temperature (Deg-F)
Dew Point (DCV)
Heater 1 (Deg-F)
Heater 2 (Deg-F)
Heater 3 (Deg-F)
Heater 4 (Deg-F)
Machine Class
The highest value for any parameter determines the class of the machine

Fill in data for each

machine and determine
the machine class
Fill in data for each
machine and determine
the machine class