公开(公告)号：US09855694B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14837303

申请日：2015-08-27

Applicant: iMFLUX Inc.

Inventor： Gene Michael Altonen ,  Ralph Edwin Neufarth ,  Chow-chi Huang ,  Michael Thomas Dodd ,  Matthew Lloyd Newman

IPC: B29C45/27 ,  B29C45/18 ,  B29C45/26 ,  B29C33/00 ,  B29C45/77 ,  B29C45/00 ,  B29L31/00

CPC classification number: B29C45/18 ,  B29C33/0038 ,  B29C45/0025 ,  B29C45/2608 ,  B29C45/27 ,  B29C45/2725 ,  B29C45/77 ,  B29C2945/76498 ,  B29C2945/76859 ,  B29K2905/02 ,  B29L2031/757

Abstract: A feed system for an injection molding machine. The feed system includes a first part with a first channel, and a second part with a second channel. The first channel and the second channel together form a molten plastic feed conduit when they are engaged. The first part and the second part are unbonded to one another.

公开(公告)号：US20170274571A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15465128

申请日：2017-03-21

Applicant: IMFLUX INC.

Inventor： Gene Michael Altonen ,  Brian Matthew Burns ,  Herbert Kenneth Hanson, III

IPC: B29C45/76 ,  B29C45/77 ,  G05B19/414 ,  B29C45/78

CPC classification number: G06N99/005 ,  B29C45/76 ,  B29C45/766 ,  B29C45/7666 ,  B29C45/7693 ,  B29C45/77 ,  B29C45/78 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C2945/76006 ,  B29C2945/76033 ,  B29C2945/7604 ,  B29C2945/7611 ,  B29C2945/76187 ,  B29C2945/7621 ,  B29C2945/76498 ,  B29C2945/76531 ,  B29C2945/76561 ,  B29C2945/76595 ,  B29C2945/76665 ,  B29C2945/76668 ,  B29C2945/76702 ,  B29C2945/76949 ,  B29C2945/76953 ,  B29C2947/92019 ,  B29C2947/92209 ,  B29C2947/924 ,  B29C2947/92409 ,  B29C2947/92895 ,  B29K2105/0067 ,  B29K2105/251 ,  G05B19/414 ,  G05B2219/23422 ,  G05B2219/2624 ,  G05B2219/45244 ,  G05B2219/50168

Abstract: An injection molding machine uses a native controller and a retrofit controller to effectively control its operation. The controllers may determine and/or receive information regarding the machine's maximum load capacity, and may also determine a current operational load value of the machine. The retrofit controller may cause the machine to operate at any number of combinations of settings of operational parameters which result in the machine operating at or below the maximum load value by adjusting any number of machine parameters associated with the injection molding machine based on feedback sensors measuring real-time operating conditions of the machine.

公开(公告)号：US09731443B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14861228

申请日：2015-09-22

Applicant: iMFLUX Inc.

Inventor： Gene Michael Altonen ,  Michael Thomas Dodd

IPC: B29C45/77 ,  B29C45/76 ,  B29C33/38 ,  B29C45/74 ,  B29C45/78 ,  B29K101/00

CPC classification number: B29C45/77 ,  B29C33/3842 ,  B29C45/74 ,  B29C45/76 ,  B29C45/762 ,  B29C45/78 ,  B29C2045/776 ,  B29C2945/76498 ,  B29C2945/76501 ,  B29C2945/76535 ,  B29C2945/76545 ,  B29C2945/76561 ,  B29C2945/76688 ,  B29C2945/76859 ,  B29C2945/76936 ,  B29C2945/76939 ,  B29K2101/00

Abstract: An injection molding machine that uses a mold and a native controller to operate according to an original mold cycle to mold plastic objects is retrofitted with a retrofit controller; the retrofitted machine uses the mold and the retrofit controller to operate according to a retrofit mold cycle to mold plastic objects. The retrofit mold cycle has a maximum injection pressure that is less than a maximum injection pressure of the original mold cycle. The retrofit mold cycle can also have more constant injection pressures than the original mold cycle.

公开(公告)号：US20170057146A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15247687

申请日：2016-08-25

Applicant: IMFLUX INC

Inventor： Gene Michael Altonen ,  Nathan Daniel Estruth ,  Dennis James Pratel

IPC: B29C45/76 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B29C45/77

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0633 ,  B29C45/77 ,  B29C2945/76006 ,  B29C2945/76531 ,  B29C2945/76538 ,  B29C2945/76652 ,  B29K2105/0067

Abstract: A method of selecting thermoplastic materials for use with an injection molding apparatus that adjusts viscosity of a thermoplastic material based on an interpreted viscosity is provided. The method includes determining a target MFI for an identified plastic article based on performance properties. A thermoplastic material supply chain is analyzed and a first thermoplastic material having a first starting MFI and a first MFI range is identified and a second thermoplastic material having a second starting MFI and a second MFI range that is greater than the first MFI range is identified and is priced less than the first thermoplastic material. The second thermoplastic material is purchased. The second thermoplastic material is tested by providing the second thermoplastic material to the injection molding apparatus for multiple shot molding cycles with the second thermoplastic material in a molten state. The step of testing includes monitoring melt pressure of the molten second thermoplastic material using a sensor and providing a signal to a controller indicative of melt pressure. The controller controls introduction of an additive to the second thermoplastic material thereby changing a viscosity of the molten second thermoplastic material based on the signal. A molded article is formed by reducing a mold temperature of the second thermoplastic material within the at least one mold cavity.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种选择与用于调节基于解释粘度的热塑性材料的粘度的注塑设备一起使用的热塑性材料的方法。 该方法包括基于性能特性确定所识别的塑料制品的目标MFI。 分析热塑性材料供应链，并且识别具有第一起始MFI和第一MFI范围的第一热塑性材料，并且识别出具有大于第一MFI范围的第二起始MFI和第二MFI范围的第二热塑性材料， 的价格低于第一种热塑性材料。 购买第二种热塑性材料。 通过将第二热塑性材料提供给用于多次注射成型循环的注射成型设备，第二热塑性材料处于熔融状态来测试第二热塑性材料。 测试步骤包括使用传感器监测熔融的第二热塑性材料的熔体压力，并向指示熔体压力的控制器提供信号。 控制器控制向第二热塑性材料引入添加剂，从而基于该信号改变熔融的第二热塑性材料的粘度。 通过降低至少一个模腔内的第二热塑性材料的模具温度来形成模制品。