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Why is it called a servo motor for injection molding machine?

The origin of this name servo motor for injection molding machine is mainly due to the key role of its core drive system – the servo motor in the injection molding process.

A servo motor is a motor that can achieve high-precision control. It uses a closed-loop control system (i.e., motor + sensor + controller) to accurately control the angular displacement, speed, and acceleration of mechanical motion. In our injection molding machines, servo motors are used to drive key components such as the injection screw and mold closing mechanism to accurately control the entire plastic product injection process.

Why called servo motor for injection molding machine has characteristics of high precision, high efficiency, and fast response.

servo motor for injection molding machine

Injection molding machine servo motors are closed-loop control systems that precisely control the speed and position of the motor through a feedback mechanism to achieve precise control of the injection molding machine.

This kind of motor can achieve precise speed and pressure control by changing the speed and torque of the servo motor according to the command signal from the computer.

For example, servomotors can significantly reduce energy consumption, increase productivity, and allow for fast response times.

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Resulting in reduced downtime and improved product quality.

In addition, servomotors have automatic voltage regulation.

Which effectively manages voltage fluctuations to ensure the stability and reliability of the servo motor injection molding machine process.

Therefore, servo motors are called servo motors because they achieve precise control of the injection molding machine through a closed-loop control system, thus improving productivity and product quality.

How does a servo motor for injection molding machine work?

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The principle of operation of the injection molding machine servo motor relies heavily on the servo motor, encoder, servo controller and actuator in the servo system working together.

  • Servo motor
  • Encoder
  • Servo controller
  • Actuator

Servo motor:

Servo motor is the core component of the servo system of injection molding machine.

Which usually adopts AC or DC servo motor.

By controlling the current and voltage to regulate the speed and torque, the servo motor is able to achieve high response speed and precision and adjust the motion status in real-time.

Encoder:

The encoder is used to measure the position and speed of the motor rotor and convert this information into digital pulse signals.

Which are fed back to the servo controller. This feedback mechanism ensures precise control and adjustment of the servo motor.

Servo controller:

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Servo controller is the entire servo system ‘brain’, which receives commands from the controller.

Processing signals and generate control signals to regulate motor parameters. Usually use DSP (digital signal processor) or microcontroller as the core processing unit.

Actuator:

The actuator transfers the torque output from the servo motor to the injection molding mechanism.

Which is converted into linear displacement or hydraulic pressure through the transmission device (e.g. screw, oil pump) to achieve precise control of the injection molding process.

There are these components sum up the servo injection molding system, give the whole injection molding machine a reasonable distribution of energy consumption, and mobilize the overall production cycle.

What are the advantages of  a servo motors for injection molding machines

 

Servo energy consumption curves and advantages

Servo motors for injection molding machines have various advantages.

Mainly including energy saving, high precision and stability, high efficiency, low noise and environmental protection, low maintenance cost, and adaptability:

  • Energy saving of Why called servo motor
  • High precision and stability
  • High performance of Why called servo motor
  • Low noise and environmental protection
  • Low maintenance cost
  • Strong adaptability of Why called servo motor

Energy saving of Why called servo motor:

Servo motors can adjust the power output according to the actual need, avoiding the energy waste caused by high-pressure overflow in the traditional hydraulic system.

Compared with the traditional quantitative pump system, the energy-saving effect of the servo system is remarkable, and it can usually save 30%-80% of electric energy.

High precision and stability:

Servo motors achieve precise position and speed control through a closed-loop control system, thus improving product accuracy and repeatability.

The servo system can monitor and adjust the motion status of the injection molding machine in real-time to keep the stability of the motion axis.

High performance of Why called servo motor:

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The servo motor responds quickly, taking only 0.5 milliseconds to go from a standstill to rated speed.

Which leads to an increase in processing efficiency of about 2 percent.

In addition, the fast response and high precision control of the servo system reduce the production cycle time and improve overall productivity.

Low noise and environmental protection:

Servo motors operate with low noise, improving the working environment and reducing energy consumption and pollution due to their energy efficient features.

Low maintenance cost:

The Servo motor is compact and easy to maintain, and due to its high efficiency and low failure rate, it prolongs the service life of the equipment and reduces the maintenance cost.

Strong adaptability of Why called servo motor:

Servo motors can adapt to various complex production requirements, such as fast opening and closing action, accurate mold control, etc.,

Applicable to many types of injection molding processes.

To sum up, injection molding machine servo motor shows significant advantages in energy saving, precision, efficiency, environmental protection, maintenance cost adaptability, etc.

It is an important direction for the development of modern injection molding machine technology.

Servo motors for Haichen injection molding machines

Electrical System of injection molding machine maintenance

The servo motor of Haichen injection molding machine has the following features:

  • High response speed and precision
  • Energy saving and high efficiency
  • High performance and reliability
  • Wide range of application scenarios
  • Closed-loop control system

High response speed and precision of Why called servo motor:

The injection molding machine adopts a servo motor.

Which can achieve fast response and high precision injection molding servo pump control.

The response speed can reach 0.03ms.

Which is far beyond the response speed of a traditional variable pump, thus improving the control precision.

Energy saving and high efficiency :

screw & barrel of injection molding machine

The application of servo motors in injection molding machines significantly improves energy efficiency.

It can change the output power according to the need, so as to achieve power saving effect.

In addition, the magnetic field of servo motors is generated by strong magnetic materials, which is more energy efficient than AC asynchronous motors.

Servo systems also allow for precise pressure and flow control through closed-loop control, reducing energy waste.

High performance and reliability:

Servo motors are usually designed for high torque output and have good overload capacity and instantaneous power.

These characteristics enable servo motors to withstand high vibration and high-temperature environments during the injection molding process, ensuring stable operation for a long period of time.

Wide range of applications:

Injection Molding Process Steps

Servo motors are not only used in the basic operation of injection molding machines such as opening and closing molds, ejecting, and demolding.

But also can be used in the production of complex two-color products to achieve precise rotation and positioning of the template.

Closed-loop control system:

Servo motors are usually equipped with encoders to provide closed-loop control through feedback signals to ensure precise control of pressure and flow during the injection molding process.

This closed-loop control system can adjust the output according to the real-time data.

Thus ensuring the quality and efficiency of servo motor injection molding machine.

The servo motors of Haichen injection molding machines have the features of high response speed, energy saving and efficiency, high performance, and reliability.

Which are widely used in various injection molding processes and significantly improve production efficiency and product quality.

 

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