Injection Molding

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PAQi advances the molding industry with its machine vision inspection capabilities. From injection molding to ejection verification, PAQi ensures the integrity of molded parts by detecting defects, analyzing thermal imaging, and inspecting for discoloration. With precise inspection tools and real-time feedback, PAQi helps molding companies to avoid tool damage, maintain quality standards, reduce waste, and optimize production efficiency, leading to enhanced competitiveness in the market.

Applications

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Automotive Molds

Metal Defects

Oil Filters

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Metal Defects

Large Molds

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Ejection Verification

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Metal Defects

Porosity

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Dimension Check

Injection Molding

Plastic Housings
Caps and Closures
Medical Devices
Automotive Interiors
Consumer Electronics Casings

Insert Molding

Over-Molded Connectors
Threaded Inserts
Metal-Plastic Hybrid
Electronic Circuit Encapsulation
Grommets and Bushings

Blow Molding

Plastic Bottles
Fuel Tanks
Industrial Containers
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Household Product Bottles

Compression Molding

Gaskets and Seals
Electrical Insulators
Rubber Components
Composite Structures
Thermoset Parts

Rotational Molding

Water Tanks
Playground Equipment
Outdoor Furniture
Buoys and Floats
Custom Storage Containers

Molding Integration

In-Mold & Press-Side Inspection Integration

Our compact vision systems integrate seamlessly at the mold face or immediately post-ejection to inspect for short shots, splay, burns, flow lines, and other common defects—before downstream value is added.

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Real-Time Defect Classification by Mold Cavity

By mapping vision results to specific cavities, our system identifies which cavity is producing defects. This allows molders to isolate problematic tooling or gating and avoid scrapping entire parts or batches.

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Cycle-Based Triggering from Press PLCs

LM3 systems receive trigger signals directly from injection presses via Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, or Modbus. This enables perfectly synchronized inspection tied to each cycle, ensuring fast inspection without delaying mold open/close times.

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Operator-Guided Rejection & Labeling Workflows

Defect coordinates and classifications are displayed to press-side operators for immediate rejection or bin sorting. Optional label printing and barcode scanning workflows can be implemented for rework traceability.

Tool Wear Monitoring via AI Trend Analysis

Over time, AI models detect recurring cosmetic or structural issues tied to tool degradation. Our defect heatmaps and trend tools help maintenance teams perform proactive tooling repairs before scrap rates spike.