Engineering Resources for Plastic Production
Explore guides to IML automation, molding-machine integration, insert methods and injection mold trials. Use each guide to define the next engineering decision and the information needed for your project.
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Featured Engineering Guides
What Does an IML Robot Do?
Understand label placement, product takeout and the different roles of the robot, mold and molding machine. HecosTech catalogue equipment reference.
Takeout Robot or IML Robot?
Compare the handling tasks before deciding whether your product needs takeout, label placement or both.
Plan Machine Integration
Review machine interfaces, installation space and EUROMAP 12/67 integration considerations. Illustrative stock photo: ThisIsEngineering / Pexels.
Scope an IML Automation Project
Build the project brief around the product, label, mold, machine and intended handling sequence. Illustrative stock photo: ThisIsEngineering / Pexels.
Choose an Insert Method
Compare placing hardware before injection with installing inserts in a molded part. Define the method, resin and joint requirements before requesting tooling or automation. Concept illustration.
Mold Trial & Sample Approval
Plan trial observations, sample review and approval inputs for a new injection mold. Illustrative stock photo: Hans Westbeek / Unsplash.
Automation Project Examples
Food Container Automation in the UAE
Robot handling and packaging integration for plastic food containers in the UAE. Watch the project footage.
Pallet Takeout Robot in the Philippines
Robot and tooling configuration for pallet takeout in the Philippines. Watch the project footage.
Turn Your Research into an Engineering Brief
Use the guides above to prepare your product, mold, machine and automation questions. Send drawings, photos or a short task description, and HecosTech can review the next engineering steps with you.
