The built-in setup assistant from ENGEL will reduce the time needed to set up your injection molding machine

Benefits of Optimising Setup Time in Plastics Injection Moulding:

• Faster Start of Series Production.
  The setup assistant interactively guides the machine operator through the individual steps of a mould change.
• Fewer Errors and Higher Part Quality Thanks to Detailed Instructions.
  A checklist guides the machine operator through the setup process step by step. In addition to optimising setup time in injection moulding, this results in fewer production errors.
• Error-Free and Safe Setup for Less Experienced Employees.
  The setup assistant automatically executes the programme steps for the injection moulding machine setup process to the greatest extent possible. Manual steps are displayed in the control system. This also enables less experienced employees to carry out setup safely and without errors, as manual interventions are significantly reduced. Dependence on highly qualified personnel is minimised.
• Increased Efficiency Even for Experienced Teams.
  The setup assistant also offers increased efficiency for experienced setup teams. It eases the workload of experienced employees, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks. Experts can work even more efficiently.
• A Customised Checklist to Suit Your Needs.
  You can customise the checklist to suit your needs. Both the sequence of steps and the language of the checklist can be changed. These changes can be made at any time directly on the injection moulding machine controller.

7 Steps to Optimising Setup Time in Plastics Injection Moulding

1. Preparing the Mould Change
2. Starting the Setup Assistant
3. Removing the Previous Mould
4. Installing and Setting Up New Moulds
5. Performing System Tests
6. Starting Production
7. Follow-Up Steps

Result:

• Significant reduction in machine downtime
• Increased process reliability and quality
• More efficient use of specialists and setup teams
• Measures to counter the shortage of skilled labour