| Since the 1960's injection molders have use pressure | | | | cavity. |
| transducers to monitor many different aspects of | | | | Why not just use simulation software? |
| molding. Now, more and more injection mold makers | | | | A detailed comparison of simulated results with actual |
| are using pressure transducers to add value to their | | | | in-process data will quickly answer that question! |
| molds. | | | | |
| As globalization and an uncertain economy take their | | | | Use pressure transducer information to help the |
| toll on mold making, it makes sense to add high value | | | | customer |
| to you finished product. Now that pressure | | | | A customer who has just spent many thousands of |
| transducers can be designed and installed in a greater | | | | dollars will most likely benefit greatly from the precise |
| variety of locations, with varying purposes, the | | | | and detailed information you can provide. Pressure |
| applications are more robust than ever. | | | | sensors were rather delicate in the past, as well as |
| | | | difficult to install. |
| Why use a pressure transducer? | | | | Now, with the aid of solid modeling the model for |
| Using a pressure transducer enables mold makers to | | | | pressure sensors can be electronically sent from the |
| gain precise and accurate data about how the tool is | | | | customer to the mold maker. This greatly helps to |
| actually performing in production. Some of the types | | | | avoid the possiblity of a poor location or improper |
| of information that can be gained are: | | | | installation. |
| - How different fill speeds affect the balance of the | | | | |
| tool. | | | | Conclusion |
| - What kind of effect varying temperatures have on | | | | When used as a value added mold component, |
| the final part. | | | | pressure transducers can help the mold maker to |
| - How different cooling temperatures affect the | | | | gain a competitive edge. With the increase of |
| outcome of the part. | | | | international competition, the trend toward more |
| - To obtain accurate information when using slides | | | | sophistication will continue and the use of pressure |
| and the effect of molding pressure on the | | | | sensors is a good example of adding a valuable |
| components. | | | | service to help the customer. |
| - To help with the design of a more robust core and | | | | |