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Comet introduces New mold monitoring system

n advanced mold protection device that combines lens can be focused on the larger parts while a zoom lens
Afull-color, high-resolution image processing with a is focused on the smaller or even micro-sized parts. For
60% faster processing speed than the previous model has very large mold surfaces, either two cameras or a single
been introduced by Comet Plastic Equipment (Riviera camera with a wide-angle lens can be used.
Beach, FL).
JETLASER offers fl exible laser
The new PE-600 substantially raises the bar for mold
protection, said company President Tom Rajkovich. cleaning system
The 1920 x 1080 pixel image resolution and full-color
digital processing JET Technologies GmbH extends its product offering
improves detection 4for laser surface processing systems by a new range
by reducing errors of handheld laser cleaning systems.The new platform
caused by outside – dubbed JETLASER – is available in four power levels
light, refections ranging from 50 W to 500 W average laser power and
from shiny mold is optimized for manual use or integration with a
surfaces, shadows robot.The end effector was designed to offer improved
on the mold and ergonomics and safety. Other than conventional single
residue. Thanks to hand devices that work similar to a gun, the new
the 0.012-second 4JET system is based on a two-hand operation that
digital processing provides for a more comfortable processing. Powered
speed, even ultra- by fibre-coupled, maintenance free solid state
high-speed molding applications with sub-two-second lasers and integrated
cycle times can benefi t from the PE-600. “The result is into a rugged mobile
a system that offers the highest levels of accuracy and cabinet the system
speed,” said Rajkovich. addresses a vast range
More than just an ejection error detection system, the of industrial cleaning
PE-600 monitors both positions of the slide core, insert operations. Potential
loading errors, broken pins and metal die-casting errors. applications include
The device also features automatic compensation for cleaning of molds,
position (mold opening stop position). tools and fixtures,
Users can pre-select the number of ejection strokes to be paint and coating
performed until the part is successfully ejected prior to removal operations
stopping the machine and activating an alarm. In addition and pre-treatment
to preventing mold damage or unnecessary machine of surfaces prior to welding, glueing or coating
shutdown, this helps reduce the number of ejector applications.The 3D printed enclosures enable an
strokes required, decreasing wear of the ejector pins. This extremely light weight.4JET product manager Thomas
function also supports unattended/lights-out operation. Weingartz comments: “Flexible laser cleaning systems
A large touch screen and selectable automatic setup add perfectly to our portfolio of fully automated
program make the device exceptionally easy to use, machines. With the JETLASER platform we now
said Comet. The user-friendly software allows precise offer handheld entry level solutions for customers
monitoring of selected areas of the mold. When a problem that have a diverse range of cleaning tasks or low
occurs, a database stores the inspection data and mold production volumes. As these requirements grow, we
images for later review. Mold setup information and the can offer our highly advanced solutions for customized
inspection database, with images, can be stored on a fully automated processing systems.” The product
standard USB fl ash drive for remote review on a PC. The is supported by 4JET´s extensive global service
PE-600 can be used with one or two cameras that use a structure. The company is also seeking interested
standard lens or optional wide angle and zoom lenses. For distributors and service providers who want to expand
example, in a family-type mold application, a standard their offering.

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