System for confirming the release of a molded article in an injection molding apparatus and for determining the quality of the article

摘要

A system for confirming proper release of a molded article fron an injection molding machine and for determining the quality of this article. The system includes a first video camera for monitoring an outer surface of a male mold half and providing image data indicative thereof, a second video camera for monitoring an inner surface of a female mold half and providing image data indicative thereof, and a control unit. The control unit includes a memory for storing reference image data and image data provided by the first and second cameras and a comparator for comparing the provided image data and the stored reference image data to confirm release of the molded article and to determine the quality of the article. The presence or absence of residual resins on the outer surface of the male mold half and on the inner surface of the female mold half is also determined.