Intelligent in-mold sensor technology
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Multivariate Shrinkage Sensor (MVSS)
Overview
Leonine Technologies Inc. (LTI) developed the Multivariate Shrinkage Sensor (MVSS,
protected under USPTO #17/318,951, a breakthrough in injection molding technology.
Key Features
Real-Time Measurements:
- Cavity melt pressure
- Cavity melt temperature
- Mold steel temperature
- In-mold shrinkage
Derived Insights:
- Melt velocity
- Melt viscosity
- Pressure-volume-temperature (PvT) relationships
- Viscoelastic behavior of polymers
Industry Impact
Myth Debunking:
- Real-time in-mold shrinkage measurement is feasible.
- A single sensor can monitor multiple process outputs.
Benefits:
- Accurate part dimension prediction before ejection
- Minimum 30% reduction in manufacturing cost and time
- Real-time fault detection and diagnostics
- Long-term product quality predictions
- Compatibility with Industry 4.0 and 5.0 standards
Intelligent control system
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PolyScope™ Control System Overview
Introduction
PolyScope™ is an advanced control system designed to optimize molding processes through machine learning and AI-driven quality and process state inferencing. It employs sophisticated machine learning and AI models to ensure high-quality outputs and efficient manufacturing with a fully closed-loop feedback system.
Key Features
Quality Inferencing
- Outputs: Precise dimensions, aesthetics, and long-term product properties.
- Purpose: Ensures superior part quality by leveraging machine learning and AI-driven predictions and control of critical quality metrics.
Process State Inferencing
- Parameters: Monitors velocity, viscosity, and pressure-volume-temperature (PvT) relationships.
- Function: Generates cycle-specific process guidance using machine learning and AI models for optimal molding performance.
Multi-Dimensional Relationships
- Customization: Establishes part-mold-polymer-machine-specific quality and process correlations.
- Machine Learning and AI Models: Utilizes advanced machine learning and AI-based models for accurate predictions and adaptive control.
Closed-Loop Feedback System
- Automation: Enables fully automated manufacturing with real-time, machine learning and AI-driven closed-loop feedback.
- Optimization: Continuously adjusts process parameters to maintain quality and efficiency.
Benefits
- Efficiency: Reduces quality control and process optimization costs and time by 30% or more.
- Quality: Delivers consistent, high-quality parts through machine learning and AI-enhanced precision and control.
Conclusion
PolyScope™ transforms molding processes by integrating advanced machine learning and AI-driven models with a fully closed-loop feedback system, driving significant cost savings and superior product quality.