The role of motor design in injection molds

The role of motor design in injection molds

 When the plastic product structure has a threaded structure design, the injection mold will use a motor design, which can make the mold faster and better assist mold production. The following is an explanation of the design role of the injection mold motor

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1. Precise power control and efficiency optimization

Dynamic response adaptation

Equipped with the third-generation servo motor (such as Yaskawa Σ-X series), the response time is ≤0.03 seconds, ensuring that the synchronization error of the slider, ejector and other mechanisms in the precision mold is less than 0.005mm.

Using AI algorithms to predict load fluctuations (such as changes in the opening and closing torque of large automotive parts molds), the output power is adjusted in real time (±5% accuracy), and energy consumption is reduced by 15-20%.

Multi-axis collaborative operation

For complex molds (such as multi-color molds and stacked molds), a distributed EC frameless motor system is used to achieve 64-axis linkage control, and the switching cycle is shortened to 1.2 seconds (traditional solutions require more than 3 seconds)

 

2. Mold function innovation empowerment

Intelligent rotary core pulling: permanent magnet synchronous motor (speed 0-2000rpm stepless speed change), complete 0.1mm micro-hole core pulling (time consumption ≤0.5 seconds)

Adaptive ejection: linear motor drive (thrust ≥2000N, repeat positioning accuracy ±1μm), to cope with deep cavity thin-walled parts ejection deformation (≤0.01mm)

Dynamic temperature control: micro piezoelectric motor drives nano valve (flow adjustment accuracy 0.1ml/s), mold temperature uniformity is improved to ±0.3℃

 

3. Improved reliability and life

Tolerance to extreme environments

Adopt high-temperature resistant motors with ceramic bearings + silicon nitride coatings (working temperature -30℃ to 180℃), which meet the injection molding needs of high-temperature materials such as PEEK (mold temperature>200℃).

IP69K protection level design, resisting high-pressure steam cleaning (pressure>10MPa) and metal dust erosion, mean time between failures (MTBF)>100,000 hours.

Predictive maintenance

Embedded vibration sensor (sampling rate 50kHz) and current harmonic analysis module, warning of bearing wear, winding aging and other faults 48 hours in advance, reducing maintenance costs by 40%.

 

4. Intelligence and data fusion

Digital twin linkage

Motor operation data (such as torque curve, temperature rise map) are mapped to the NVIDIA Omniverse platform in real time to optimize mold action timing (cycle time is shortened by 12%).

Edge computing decision-making

Based on the local AI chip of the STM32H7 series MCU, the mold action strategy is independently determined (such as dynamic adjustment of ejection speed with product shrinkage), and the response delay is less than 5ms.

 

5. Green manufacturing and regulatory adaptation

Energy efficiency upgrade

Complies with the ultra-high efficiency level (IE5) of IEC 60034-30-2, saving 25% energy compared to traditional motors, and reducing carbon emissions by 1.2 tons per mold per year.

Compliance certification

Passed the EU ErP Directive 2025 version (minimum energy efficiency index EEI≤0.20) and FDA 21 CFR 1040.20 (electromagnetic compatibility requirements for medical molds)

 

6. Technological innovation:

Quantum reluctance motor: winding-free design, torque density increased to 45Nm/kg (traditional motor <20Nm/kg), suitable for nano-precision molds;

Biodegradable lubrication: castor oil-based lubrication system, compatible with degradable plastic molds (such as PLA injection molding), pollution emissions reduced by 90%

 

7. Recommendations:

Selection priority: Choose modular motors that support the EtherCAT bus protocol (such as the Beckhoff AX8000 series) for future expansion;

Maintenance strategy: Enable cloud health monitoring (such as the Siemens MindSphere platform) and enjoy predictive maintenance subscription services (free for the first year);

Energy consumption optimization: This month, the EU provides an 8% purchase subsidy for IE5 motors, and it is recommended to purchase them first

 

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Post time: May-09-2025