Jan 25, 2024
This term refers to a software-based solution that supports companies in the manufacturing industry to efficiently plan,
control and monitor their production processes.
The software serves as a link between higher-level corporate planning and actual implementation at store floor level.
The MES is therefore the process-related level in a production management system. The term production control system is often used synonymously.
The real-time data visualized by the MES and functions for production tracking, quality assurance and resource management ensure optimal execution of the production processes.
Example of the dashboard in a manufacturing execution system
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Jan 5, 2019
Plastic additives as pellets, which are added to the natural raw polymer to dye or to change the properties, are called Masterbatch.
They have a higher amount of colorants or additives than the raw polymer.
It is to be noted, which substrate is used (mainly PE or PA).
Masterbatches are easy to handle and provide a better process reliability than powder additives.
There are additive masterbatches (e.g. flamability or UV-stabilization), color masterbatches (to dye) and combination masterbatches (dyes and additives).
A small percentage of the masterbatch is enough for an intensive dyeing.
Oct 21, 2019
It is important in the plastic industry to reduce the residual moisture of the plastic granulate.
Therefore most of the plastics need a material drying before processing.
In the hot air or vacuum dryer the residual moisture is reduced.
It should be noticed, that each plastic needs different temperatures and times for the drying to reach a minimal residual moisture, while the material is not going brittle.
Plastics: The hot air dryer “Arburg Thermolift” helps to dry the material before processing it.
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Feb 8, 2019
Information about handling, safety, health and environmental protection of a plastic material is given by the material safety data sheet (MSDS).
The input of the safety data sheet is fixed by REACH-Regulation (EG) NR. 1907/2006.
There are 16 sections with the following subjects: Identification and Manufacturer, Hazards, Compositions, First-Aid-Measures, Fire-Fighting Measures, Accidental Release Measures, Handling and Storage, Protection, Physical and Chemical Properties, Stability and Reactivity, Tocicological Information, Ecological Information, Disposal, Transport, Regulatory and Other Information.
Apr 18, 2024
Tactile measuring machines are often used to determine the geometric properties of plastic molded parts, for example.
These work by sensing (tactile) surface contours and features.
During the measuring process, a probe moves to specific points or along the surface of a molded part.
The determined dimensions (actual) are compared with the specified dimensions (target) and deviations are determined.
A measuring machine can be used to check the dimensional accuracy, form accuracy and other dimensional properties of molded parts and tools.
Thanks to its high precision and reliability, the tactile measuring machine enables efficient quality control and assurance during the production process.
The measurements help to detect errors at an early stage, reduce rejects and improve production quality.
Measuring technology: Figure 1: Tactile measurement of a
mold cavity
Measurement technology: Figure 2: Tactile measurement of a plastic
molded part
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