ComoNeo is the process monitoring system when the objective is to maximize production efficiency in the injection molding process.
Dashboard: The homepage that summarizes all the relevant process data to give a clear picture of the current status of the process at a glance
EO-Assistant: Software-guided generation and positioning of the monitoring boxes for good/bad evaluation
"Kistler's solutions to enhance process reliability in injection molding feature mature technology with one common denominator: quality testing is integrated into the injection molding process," said a company spokesperson. "The benefit: faulty parts can be excluded from the production process before they cause unnecessary costs. The ComoNeo process monitoring system provides a simple introduction, while users with experience in this field will appreciate the technological advances that it offers.
"The ComoNeo process monitoring system breaks new ground in the development of hardware as well as integrated monitoring software." The display - equipped with optimized touch-based operation - is now more closely tailored to users' needs. Users can also benefit directly from the increased number of channel inputs on the ComoNeo. Twice as many cavity pressure signals can now be recorded, so molds with a large number of cavities can be connected. Likewise, the number of digital outputs is doubled, so more components can be evaluated individually. The ComoNeo software also features various new tools that offer active support with analyzing process fluctuations and monitoring component quality. This system is designed for quality-conscious companies that aim for systematic analysis and optimization of their processes, and it is also a suitable choice for firms that focus on the transparency of injection molding processes and comprehensive documentation of component quality.
Daniel Fick, Kistler's Product Manager in the Plastics Strategic Business Field, said, "The launch of ComoNeo has moved automated monitoring of the injection molding process into a new dimension. " One highlight of the integrated monitoring software is the tool that generates and positions the monitoring boxes for good/bad evaluation. In the past, users had to set the monitoring boxes themselves. Now, the ComoNeo includes a systematic process (Evaluation Assistant/EO Assistant) that guides the user quickly and accurately to the rejection limits. The results from the EO Assistant therefore define the evaluation types and the relevant limits. Due to this approach, components can be monitored with high precision and pseudoscrap (i.e. "presumed" scrap) is reduced. "Complaints from customers are also avoided because no faulty components leave the production line," said the spokesperson.
"Reducing pseudoscrap and eliminating rejects are two especially crucial factors in cutting production costs in the injection molding process," continued the spokesperson.
The dashboard is a second highlight. This is an overview screen that collates all the relevant process data to give a clear picture of how the production lot is currently progressing. Due to the dashboard, Kistler customers can detect process fluctuations quickly. Users can also navigate directly from the dashboard to the detailed data. Another innovation is the operating controls and procedures are consistently geared to the injection molding process - for instance, cavity-specific analyses can be carried out.
ComoNeo offers even more tools - such as the user management feature that allows every company to set up its own specific roles for various users and automatic mold identification to prevent errors on the interface between the mold and the integrated monitoring software. Automated mold selection can also reduce retooling times.
For more information contact:
Kistler USA
27 John Glenn Drive
Amherst, NY 14228
716-691-5100
sales.us@kistler.com
www.kistler.com