8. Safety Operation Procedures

8.1 Equipment Safety

Injection Molding Machine Safety
  • Safety door: Must be closed to start
  • Emergency stop button: Prominent position, easy to operate
  • Protective covers: Moving parts, high-temperature parts
  • Ground protection: Prevent electric shock
Mold Safety
  • Lifting safety: Use appropriate slings, check lifting eyes
  • Installation safety: Correct alignment, tighten bolts
  • Operation safety: Avoid hand insertion into mold
  • Maintenance safety: Operate after power off, cooling

8.2 Operation Safety

Pre-start Inspection
  • Power voltage: Meet requirements
  • Hydraulic system: Normal pressure, no leakage
  • Cooling system: Normal water flow, appropriate temperature
  • Safety devices: Normal function
In-process Safety
  • Strictly follow operating procedures
  • Prohibit adjustments during equipment operation
  • Pay attention to high-temperature, high-pressure, high-speed components
  • Correct use of personal protective equipment
Post-operation Handling
  • Turn off power, water, air sources
  • Clean equipment, molds
  • Lubricate moving parts
  • Record operation conditions

8.3 Emergency Response

Equipment Failure
  • Immediately press emergency stop button
  • Cut off power, water sources
  • Notify maintenance personnel
  • Take safety measures
Mold Damage
  • Stop production
  • Check damage conditions
  • Assess impact scope
  • Develop repair plan
Personnel Injury
  • Immediately stop equipment
  • Provide first aid treatment
  • Send to hospital for treatment
  • Investigate and analyze accident

9. Technology Improvement and Innovation

9.1 New Technology Applications

Intelligent Technology
  • Smart molds: Sensors, controllers, actuators
  • Adaptive control: Real-time adjustment of process parameters
  • Predictive maintenance: Data analysis-based maintenance plans
  • Remote monitoring: Mobile APP, cloud platform
Digital Technology
  • Digital design: CAD/CAE/CAM integration
  • Virtual mold testing: Simulation of molding process
  • Digital twin: Virtual and real synchronization
  • Big data analysis: Process optimization, quality prediction

9.2 Green Manufacturing Technology

Energy-saving Technology
  • Servo motors: Energy saving 30-50%
  • Waste heat recovery: Utilize waste heat for heating
  • Process optimization: Shorten cycle, reduce energy consumption
  • Light source energy saving: LED lighting, intelligent control
Environmental Protection Technology
  • Material recycling: Crushing, cleaning, pelletizing
  • Waste gas treatment: Filtration, adsorption, catalysis
  • Waste water treatment: Sedimentation, filtration, disinfection
  • Noise control: Sound insulation, vibration reduction, silencing

9.3 Future Development Trends

Technology Trends
  • Miniaturization: Precision molds, micro-injection
  • Integration: Multi-function, integration
  • Intelligence: Self-adaptation, self-diagnosis
  • Greenization: Environmental protection, energy saving, sustainability
Market Trends
  • Customization: Personalized design, small batch production
  • High-endization: High quality, high added value
  • Servitization: Total solutions, technical services
  • Globalization: International cooperation, technical exchange

10. Appendix

10.1 Common Standards

National Standards
  • GB/T 12554-2006 Plastic injection molds
  • GB/T 1031-2009 Surface roughness parameters and their values
  • GB/T 1800.1-2009 Geometrical product specifications
Industry Standards
  • JB/T 7648.1-2008 Plastic injection mold components
  • JB/T 8071-2008 Technical conditions for plastic injection molds
  • QB/T 2460-2009 Plastic water cups
International Standards
  • ISO 294-1:2017 Injection molds for plastics
  • ISO 4287:1997 Surface roughness parameters
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 Food contact plastics

10.2 Common Data

Material Performance Data
  • PP plastic performance parameter table
  • Mold steel performance parameter table
  • Standard component dimension specification table
Process Parameter Data
  • Injection molding process parameter table
  • Heat treatment process parameter table
  • Machining process parameter table
Equipment Parameter Data
  • Injection molding machine technical parameter table
  • Machining equipment technical parameter table
  • Testing equipment technical parameter table

10.3 Common Calculation Formulas

Mold Design Formulas
  • Cavity dimension calculation: L = Ls × (1 + S)
  • Clamping force calculation: F = P × A × K
  • Shot volume calculation: V = W / ρ
Process Calculations
  • Cooling time calculation: t = (s² × ρ × c × ΔT) / (2 × α × Δθ)
  • Injection pressure calculation: P = K × σ × A / a
  • Cycle time calculation: T = t1 + t2 + t3 + t4

10.4 References

  1. Plastic Mold Design Handbook. Mechanical Industry Press, 2020
  1. Injection Molding Technology Handbook. Chemical Industry Press, 2019
  1. Mold Material Application Handbook. Metallurgical Industry Press, 2018
  1. Plastic Molding Technology. Higher Education Press, 2017
  1. Mold Manufacturing Technology. Mechanical Industry Press, 2016

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