Using Pressure Transducers In Plastic Mold Making

Since the 1960's Plastic mold have use pressure4.To help with the design of a more robust core and
transducers to monitor many different aspects ofcavity.
molding. Now, more and more injection mold makersWhy not just use simulation software?
are using pressure transducers to add value to theirA detailed comparison of simulated results with actual
molds.in-process data will quickly answer that question!
As globalization and an uncertain economy take theirUse pressure transducer information to help the
toll on mold making, it makes sense to add high valuecustomer
to you finished product. Now that pressureA customer who has just spent many thousands of
transducers can be designed and installed in a greaterdollars will most likely benefit greatly from the precise
variety of locations, with varying purposes, theand detailed information you can provide. Pressure
applications are more robust than ever.sensors were rather delicate in the past, as well as
Why use a pressure transducer?difficult to install.
Using a pressure transducer enables mold makers toNow, with the aid of solid modeling the model for
gain precise and accurate data about how the tool ispressure sensors can be electronically sent from the
actually performing in production.  Some of thecustomer to the mold maker. This greatly helps to
types of information that can be gained are:avoid the possiblity of a poor location or improper
How different fill speeds affect the balance of theinstallation.
tool.Conclusion
1.What kind of effect varying temperatures have onWhen used as a value added mold component,
the final part.pressure transducers can help the mold maker to
2.How different cooling temperatures affect thegain a competitive edge. With the increase of
outcome of the part.international competition, the trend toward more
3.To obtain accurate information when using slidessophistication will continue and the use of pressure
and the effect of Rapid prototype mold pressure onsensors is a good example of adding a valuable
the components.service to help the customer.