To achieve consistent material flow, ultrasonic sensors are used for web tension feedback in thermoforming, paper converting, and metal stamping processes. By observing either the sag level of a free-hanging …
A solution for short shots in the plastic injection molding process with a Cognex machine vision system. MVA Stratford is one of North America’s leading suppliers of plastic injection-molded parts …
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At TNT Plastic Molding, located in Anaheim, California, USA, when an injection molding operation is completed, pins on the movable side of the mold push the part out of the …
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Problem: A consumer product manufacturer was experiencing problems with inconsistent placement of bottle inserts.Standard photoelectric sensors checking for inserts would often pass units that were not fully seated, resulting …
More Bang for the Buck McGoff-Bethune, Inc. chose InduSoft HMI software for a new series of extrusion control systems because it enabled the company to build powerful, inexpensive operator stations …
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In an automatic testing unit, a 3D smart camera combined with an encoder enables flexible quality checking of a wide range of different plastic parts. Challenge Industry: Automotive Suppliers The …
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This application has provided a dramatic improvement in the production of quality product for major Japanese automotive buyers The TGKY plant in Kentucky is a producer of molded plastic parts …
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Graham Engineering creates an intuitive HMI for plastic extrusion blow molding equipment using InduSoft Web Studio Graham Engineering Corporation manufactures blow molding equipment that produces plastic containers of every conceivable …
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Customer: Resin products manufacturers Machinery: Resin molding Machine Application: Confirmation of presence or absence of pellets Pellets, which are material of resin products, are carried by air to a resin …
Laser sensors used to detect if rubber cap is stuck in mold If a molded rubber cap is left in a die, it brings die breakage so rubber molding removal …