Smart Molding International 4-2021

software 41 www.smart-molding.com tem can automatically extract the rep - resentative information of project data, including run information, models, ma - terials and processing conditions, etc. iSLM supports instant 3D visualization of analysis results. It is not needed to download the entire project back to us - ers’ local desktop computers for visual - ization. Team members or clients can view the analysis data through browsers and collaborate in real-time. When recording process settings, it would make the most sense to con - nect the molding machines with iSLM via a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). However, due to the low level of digitalization of most injection molding shop floors, it is not uncommon that many factories are still recording pro - cess conditions on paper. Companies should not wait until all their machines are connected to the network before starting to build their molding knowl - edge database, risking losing valuable molding experiences and talents every day. iSLM provides tools that can help collect the molding parameters of on- sitemold tryouts. It can cover complete process parameters, including the tem - perature control of the screw regions, mold opening and closing settings, screwplasticization, suck back and forth settings, and stroke settings (injection, packing, ejection, etc.). For some mold - ing machine types, iSLM even supports converting the process conditions from screen snapshots taken with a tablet or smartphone. Optical Character Recog - nition (OCR) is embedded in iSLM to convert the machine parameters effec - tively, saving a lot of effort and avoiding human errors. Afterward, a mold trial report is automatically generated, pre - venting the errors caused by manually copying the trial form. In addition, the quality inspection data after mold trials can be properly preserved on iSLM. Sincemost products usually require specific inspection items, iSLM supports customized inspection item columns to meet different needs. To preserve both virtual CAE mold trial and physical on-site mold tryout data, iSLM further provides unique virtual-physical comparison features. Users can easily compare information such as short shots and molding curves on the web interface. The comparison results can also be recorded on the sys - tem for inspection next time, or export a report to the customer. As today’s industries are generating a much larger volume of data about the physical world, the “digital twin” is necessary and creates correspond - ing digital systems to store and utilize these data effectively. As the produc - tion modes get complicated, the way to manage and maintain such big data also needs to keep evolving. In the race of smart manufacturing, choosing the right tool is vital for enterprises to boost production efficiency and ac - celerate digital transformation. iSLM is designed to help accumulate design know-how and acquire molding experi - ences, and transform these digital as - sets into a valuable knowledge base, bringing additional values and realizing corporate sustainability. CoreTech System www.moldex3d.com A typical mold development workflow involves a series of design and optimization steps using simulation and various tools. However, very limited information is capitalized in PLM for future utilization iSLM provides unique functions to compare simulation results with real molding samples comprehensively. The models can be compared in the same 3D view angles, and molding information can be compared in the same graph