Milacron Elektron 400/500/600 Full Electric Injection Molding Machine On site Maintenance and Troubleshooting Complete Guide

Chapter 10 Cycle Time Optimization Techniques

The parallel motion ability of Elektron is the core of improving production. The following are practical optimization methods on site:

Overlapping plasticization and mold opening: Start plasticization (screw rotation) at the same time as the mold is opened. Set the "advance plasticization" time to start at 70% of the mold opening stroke.

Parallel ejection and retrieval: The ejection and retraction can overlap with the entry of the robotic arm. Set the "ejection delay" parameter to 0 and trigger the robotic arm using auxiliary output.

Optimization of injection pressure switching point: By observing the "injection pressure curve" of Endura Touch, setting the V/P switching point at a position just after the pressure exceeds the peak can reduce flash and shorten filling time.

Mold protection speed segmentation: Low speed and low pressure are used for the last 20mm of mold closing, and the previous medium and high speeds can be appropriately increased (as long as the mold does not collide).

Quick mold change: Elektron's automatic locking force setting can be completed with just one click by calling the mold data. Combined with 5-minute rapid mold change card (SMED), it can significantly improve the efficiency of small-scale production.