Plastics Technology Magazine At Polymer Conversions Inc.:
A Controlled Environment is Critical to Quality.
December 1998, By Joseph Ogando, Senior Editor

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• In a strategic alliance with Hunkar Labs, PCI utilizes a computer integrated manufacturing system with process analysis and updates, accessed on unlimited multi-user stations (currently 14).
• Data acquisition terminals at each machine for operator interaction.
• Windows based real-time S.P.C. on critical process parameters (not just cycle counting).
• Performance diagnostic charts to support maintenance on machine analysis.
• Downtime analysis used in benchmarking utilization and production efficiency.
• All machines completely networked and monitored.
• Data archive retrieval for job life.
• Automated drag-n-drop visual scheduling; including scheduled Tool & Machine P.M.
• M.I.S. reporting system that generates:
  • Job status
  • Alarms and events
  • Operator check in and check out
  • Material usage
  • Efficiency
  • Machine and tool history

DAT (Data Acquisition Terminal)

Process Parameters Monitored During A Typical Molding Operation

• Cycle Time
• Hold Time
• Inject Time
• Plasticate Time
• Peak Injection Pressure
• Hold Pressure
• Back Pressure
• Tower Temperature
• Ram Stroke Distance
• Mold A & B Temperature
• Dryer Temperature
• Dryer Dewpoint
• Melt Temperature
• Cushion Distance
• Shot Size Distance
• Compressed Air