MMT Ask the Expert: Servo Control and Hot Runner Temperature Controller Best Practices
In this portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Vernon Moss answers some frequently asked questions on servo control and hot runner controllers. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
In this video, Husky’s Vernon Moss answers some frequently asked questions on servo control and hot runner controllers. Servo movement and control technology has marked improvements to updated lines, cells, and production output. Vernon shares how following best practices for hot runner temperature controllers can increase the productivity of an injection molding cell. Watch this video to learn how controllers can improve start-up, recommendations for upgrading your controller and how to handle potential system leakage.
About Vernon Moss:
Vern Moss is the Americas Market Manager for Controllers at Husky. Vern began his plastics industry career more than 30 years ago, working with all types of injection molding auxiliary equipment for a major molding machine manufacturer, after graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a BSME. In 1990, Vern worked with American MSI to private label their innovative hot runner temperature controller. He joined American MSI full-time in 1995, working with the Altanium temperature controller. Vern began his career with Husky in 2007 when they acquired the Altanium controller product line and continues to work on control advancement. Feel free to contact Vern at: (513) 515-0389 or via email at VMoss@husky.ca.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Can you work with any brand of motor with Servo control?
1:15 Can you buy a universal control to work with all Servo brands? 4:20 How do their controllers improve startup?
5:31 Are you able to anticipate leakage using controllers?
7:13 Does the controller remember the tuning?
8:06 Does the system tune continuously while it is running production?
10:34 How can I keep from shooting into a cold mold?
12:03 If electrical leakage stops the controller, can I run the controller anyway?
14:02 Can plastic leak detection detect other faults?
This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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