Operators should be trained on when and how to use the injection machines, especially on how to avoid breakdowns to ensure that their operations are efficient. Also, a well-trained operator is aware of mistakes that should not be made, for example, not checking for water leakage into the oil cylinder or other parts of the injection platform, or not lubricating the parts. The required maintenance plan is to monthly keep check on the hopper to make sure that it will not damage the machine through metal or special plastics and other preventive maintenance. In situations where service is being conducted on the machine, then the operators should ensure that depending on the scheduled time that is assigned to cater for the maintenance of the machine, all the parts of the machine are in their right position to enable them to avoid causing a break down of the machine as normally they try to impact on the machine as much as possible. For instance, making sure that the hinge does not need any sort of servicing, there is no leaking into the oil cylinder and each part of the injection molding machine has been greased correctly will help extend the operating hours of that injection molding machine on such plastic parts.
It is imperative for equipment to be checked from time to time to be in a position to prevent future complications from arising. Arrange daily maintenance checks that will allow you to keep all unfavorable aspects from directly impacting your operation and its efficiency. It is advised that one devise an inspection checklist to help him make inspections. Some elements that should be put on the checklist should be;
Check for machine breaks, check whether there is water leakage that may be dripping through the oil cylinder, ensure each part is lubricated appropriately, and align these parts in a case; so as not to affect the machine. Monthly maintenance should include regular inspections with other strategies to prevent equipment wear and tear and some of the ways to do this include.
It is very important to undertake the inspections in a manner that will enable efficiency and productivity of the operations and maintenance. This way, your potential problems are not huge and encompassing which will delay your operations or force you to make expensive repairs. It will ensure for instance that you are aware of certain problems like the flow of plastic where the plastic can seep and therefore affect the quality of the end product. The pressure-temperature is kept and anything other than plastics is not introduced into the process, these problems cannot occur.
Some of the issues that should be contained in an inspection checklist could include checking for machine breaks, the condition that determines if there is water leakage that could be seeping into the oil cylinder, lubrication of each of the parts, and the positioning of the parts in a way that he or she does not strain the machine. Routine checking and other methods of preventive maintenance should be incorporated into most company schedules in an attempt to increase the efficiency and working period of the different equipment. Also, there is a need to establish if there are other plastics that are special or if there are other materials that may be causing problems.
Maintenance records for equipment and machinery should be maintained as crucial records for the preservation and efficiency of the injection molding machine. Operators also have the responsibility of recording the service and maintenance activities, to this, they can know when each part should be greased and the position in which it will not experience much force. There should also be mentioned the types of materials applied to the production of such a plastic, and describe whether other special types of plastics can be used. If special plastics are to be used then it is possible to keep the breakdowns to a minimum and the lifetime of the machine might be increased if detailed records are kept.
Maintenance records have numerous advantages for extending the machine performance and efficiency. If the activities under the service and maintenance section are followed systematically and with a certain frequency, one may ensure that every part is oiled and placed correctly so as not to have negative effects on the total operation of the machine. It is also necessary to indicate the type of use for such a plastic machine and to control if other specific types of plastics can be used instead. Consequently, the kind of information that needs to be logged includes the frequency of maintenance, repair requirements, routine maintenance and other instructions for the specific part unit. Lack of maintenance log otherwise will lead to machine break down.
This article focuses on the role of injection machines in the molding industry, in particular, the maintenance that should be conducted to avoid the frustrating breakdown of the machines. In conclusion, it is important to keep in mind the 6 essential tips for maintaining injection molding machines: which include daily cleaning, greasing of all moving parts, monitoring temperature and pressure, checking of molds, calibration, and operators’ training. Maintenance does not only increase the life span of the equipment but also the quality of the molding produced on the equipment. Thus the following guidelines can help manufacturers reduce the time that their machines take to be repaired and increase productivity.
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