Complimentary Machine Benchmarking Techniques for Velocity Capability and Machine Responsiveness During the Velocity to Pressure Control Phases

Abstract

Additional injection molding machine benchmarking techniques will be explored for velocity capability or injection speed linearity and the ability to transfer from the velocity control to pressure control phases. With over 10 programmed injection response modes it is possible to relate the data to fully electric machines as well as vintage hydraulic machines. The data will be related to Scientific Molding and applying the data when running the mold in multiple sized all electric and vintage hydraulic machines.

About the Speaker

Umberto Catignani is President of Orbital Plastics Consulting, Inc., a consulting firm that has over 100 years of combined experience in processing, material selection, part design, failure analysis, tooling and equipment selection. Mr. Catignani is Past President of the Southern Section of SPE and has over 25 years of hands-on injection molding experience. He has certified and trained hundreds of plastic professionals in the industry. Past employers include IBM, General Motors, Delphi Automotive and Husky Injection Molding Systems. Mr. Catignani holds a Masters in Polymer Engineering from The University of Akron and a Bachelors in Materials Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.