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NC5 plus control version for injection moulding machines

The control plays a decisive role as the communication interface between an injection moulding machine and the user: only the control allows for access to the full range of performance of the machine, and therefore all the ways in which it can help maximise production efficiency. As a part of this, the user has to have layouts which are clear and easy to understand despite the comprehensive range of functions provided.

Display of the actual pressure curve in the injection profile makes adjustments easier:
A new feature of the NC5 plus version is also that the course of the current injection pressure determined by the route being followed is overlaid as a curve in the screen displaying the injection profile. This allows the profile of the injection pressure limitation to be adjusted precisely to match a reference cycle. In addition, the cutoff of injection pressure to hold optimization of the pressure is displayed in order to facilitate the transition from injection to hold pressure.

New functions with NC5 plus
The new version not only provides its users with more convenience, but also with, an expanded variety of functions depending on how the injection moulding machine is equipped. Among the new functions of the NC5 plus, for example, are activeAdjust and activeQ+, as well as activeEcon.

activeAdjust: Individual adjustment options
Using a slider, the operator can increase or – if required – decrease the dynamics of the mould movement further to suit the individual application, without external help. At the same time, the activeAdjust function is not just restricted to mould movements; it can be used with any machine movement such as ejector movements as well as cutoff from injection pressure to hold pressure. This offers the opportunity of being able to adjust the injection moulding machine, which has been set ex factory to perform a wide range of applications, according to individual preferences and thus to match the product and the process as effectively as possible.

activeQ+: Mould protection when closing and opening
In contrast to the previous NC5 version, the active mould protection system has been developed further and has now been adapted for the mould opening sequence: the tried and tested activeQ function, which stops mould closure movement in the event of unusually inceased processing force, is supplemented further by the new activeQ+ function ensuring controlled opening of the mould. This prevents the mould from being damaged in the event that parts are snagged during opening.