CoMo MIS Process Analysis System with Integral "Curve Viewer"

Kistler: Analysis of the injection molding process yields information about the effects of a wide variety of parameters and unlocks the potential for optimizing mold quality and cost effectiveness. Database- and web-based software CoMo MIS Type 2829A… stores, visualizes and analyzes process data acquired by the CoMo Injection system monitoring Type 2869B… during injection molding. A browser is used to retrieve from the database information about all of the current and completed production runs and batches.

The new "Curve Viewer" module allows quick access to the curves of all of the saved cycles. The monitoring functions and their results (good/bad parts) can be displayed at the same time. Flexible superimposition functions allow easy analysis of changes in the process over a freely selectable number of cycles or time. The Data Export function supports simple exporting of data to programs such as Excel or statistical tools. The data of a batch can be opened directly in an included statistical program. This enables detailed evaluation of the process data and production of quality documents. To ensure intuitive use the interface of the Curve Viewer exactly matches that of the current version of the CoMo Injection.

Background: the cavity pressure curve

In injection molding, the cavity pressure curve serves as the fingerprint for the forming of molded parts and is the most significant parameter for the assessment of part quality.

As the supplier of the world's largest and widest range of sensors for all injection molding techniques, a simple connection technology and networkable systems that are intuitively easy to operate, Kistler is the only manufacturer offering a one-stop shop of tools for integrated monitoring in the field of injection molding. Kistler is the world's leading manufacturer of pressure and temperature sensors for use in the plastics processing industry.

Kistler Group

Kistler’s core competence is the development, production and use of sensors for measuring pressure, force, torque and acceleration. Kistler’s know-how and electronic systems can be used to prepare measuring signals for use in analyzing physical processes, controlling and optimizing industrial processes, improving product quality in manufacturing and improving performance in sports and rehabilitation.

Kistler offers a comprehensive range of sensors and systems for engine development, automotive engineering, plastics and metal processing, installation technology and biomechanics.

A worldwide sales presence in the form of 23 group companies and 30 distributors ensures customer proximity, application support on an individual level and short lead times.

With a staff of 850, the Kistler Group is one of the world’s leading providers of dynamic measuring instrumentation. The Kistler Group achieved turnover of 195 million Swiss Francs in the 2007 financial year.