Since the 1960's injection molders have use pressure transducers to monitor many separate aspects of molding. Now, more and more injection mold makers are using pressure transducers to add value to their molds.
As globalization and an uncertain cheaper take their toll on mold making, it makes sense to add high value to you closed product. Now that pressure transducers can be designed and installed in a greater range of locations, with varying purposes, the applications are more robust than ever.
Pressure Sensor Transducer
Why use a pressure transducer?
Using a pressure transducer enables mold makers to gain exact and exact data about how the tool is really performing in production. Some of the types of data that can be gained are:
- How separate fill speeds influence the equilibrium of the tool.
- What kind of result varying temperatures have on the final part.
- How separate cooling temperatures influence the outcome of the part.
- To secure exact data when using slides and the result of molding pressure on the components.
- To help with the build of a more robust core and cavity.
Why not just use simulation software?
A detailed comparison of simulated results with actual in-process data will swiftly write back that question!
Use pressure transducer data to help the customer
A buyer who has just spent many thousands of dollars will most likely advantage greatly from the exact and detailed data you can provide. Pressure sensors were rather delicate in the past, as well as difficult to install.
Now, with the aid of solid modeling the model for pressure sensors can be electronically sent from the buyer to the mold maker. This greatly helps to avoid the possiblity of a poor location or improper installation.
Conclusion
When used as a value added mold component, pressure transducers can help the mold maker to gain a contentious edge. With the increase of international competition, the trend toward more sophistication will continue and the use of pressure sensors is a good example of adding a indispensable service to help the customer.
Using Pressure Transducers in Plastic Injection Mold production