With the popularization of artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0, automated production has become a trend in the development of the manufacturing industry. The automated production line for injection molding of embedded parts is an efficient, energy-saving, and intelligent production method, which has the advantages of reducing production costs, improving production efficiency and quality. This article will introduce what equipment and technologies are required for automation of injection molding for embedded parts.

1. Injection molding machine

Injection molding machine is the most critical equipment in the automated production line for injection molding of embedded parts, responsible for injecting plastic into the mold after melting to form injection molded parts. Modern injection molding machines have the functions of high precision, high speed, high reliability, and low energy consumption. Some high-end injection molding machines also have functions such as machine vision, automated measurement, and quality traceability.

2. Automated handling system

The automated handling system is a device that automatically separates, sorts, palletizes, or delivers injection molded parts produced by injection molding machines to the next production process. By using an automated handling system, the scope of human participation can be greatly reduced, improving production efficiency and work safety.

3. Machine vision system

Machine vision system is a system composed of software and hardware that analyzes, judges, and processes information, with precise measurement, automatic recognition, and fine discrimination capabilities. In the automated production line for embedded injection molding, machine vision systems can detect and analyze surface defects, product weight, external dimensions, material color, and other information of plastic parts.

What equipment and technologies are required for automation of injection molding of embedded parts?

4. Industrial robots

Industrial robots are robots that operate machinery and other objects, and can independently complete different precision movements. In the automated production line for embedded injection molding, industrial robots are mainly responsible for repetitive and high-precision tasks such as handling, stacking, loading and unloading, sorting, and packaging. The application of industrial robots can significantly improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, and avoid safety accidents.

5. Automation control system

The automation control system is the core part of the embedded injection molding automation production line, which can achieve functions such as equipment linkage, safety control, production data recording, and production process analysis. The application of automated control systems can improve production stability, reduce process variations, and improve product quality.

6. Internet of Things Technology

Internet of Things technology refers to the formation of a data network by connecting physical devices, sensors, computers, databases, and other devices through the Internet. In the automated production line for embedded injection molding, remote monitoring, management, and maintenance of equipment can be achieved through IoT technology. The Internet of Things technology can also achieve functions such as product quality traceability, production cost analysis, and production plan optimization, improving production efficiency and quality.