inject 4.0 is ENGEL's answer to the challenges of Industry 4.0, the goal of which is smart factory. With the help of the networking of production systems, the systematic utilisation of process data, and the use of intelligent assistance systems, the manufacturing processes in a smart factory continuously optimise themselves and make it possible to react very flexibly to changing requirements. The results are higher efficiency, productivity and quality.

 

To automatically compensate for fluctuations in environmental conditions and raw materials, the e-motion 80 TL inject 4.0 machine is equipped with three assistance systems: iQ weight control, iQ clamp control and iQ flow control. 

 

While iQ weight control keeps the injected melt volume consistent throughout the injection moulding process, iQ clamp control determines mould breathing in order to readjust clamping force continually. Finally, iQ flow control enables controlling the pump speed within the temperature control devices according to demand, thus saving energy.