Patent ID: 8417371
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: B29C,G05B,G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling a molding machine having repeatable process sequences for producing molded parts, comprising the steps of: inputting, configuring and changing parameterization of process sequences by actuating keys, while viewing a control unit or a main display screen, inputting and changing operative control inputs by actuating machine movement keys, while viewing the machine, wherein at least a portion of the actuated machine movement keys are keys selected from haptic keys and tactile touchscreen keys disposed on the main display screen, with the haptic keys and tactile touchscreen keys associated in one-to-one correspondence and disposed on top of the main display screen, with each of the haptic keys and tactile touchscreen keys having an associated display screen field or symbol field disposed on top of the display screen, wherein parameterization and configuration of the production process sequences are inputted and changed via keys on a first control field and the operative control inputs are inputted and changed with the machine movement keys on a second control field, wherein the second control field is in data exchange from and to the first control field, and wherein a function of at least a portion of input locations of the second control field is defined through programming on the first control field, and programming the machine movement keys via the display screen field associated with the respective machine movement key, enabling the machine movement keys to be flexibly used, and activating a reduced number of machine movement keys in the second control field depending on the machine movement keys selected and programmed in the first control field, with the selection of the machine movement keys depending on at least one of production means, a machine function and an operating mode, wherein for an operating mode “automatic operation”, operative inputs and control commands are provided on the second control field, with operative inputs via keypad and trackball being provided in a region of the first control field, wherein corrections of operating parameters are displayed in the first control field and stored in a storage device, allowing physical quantities or parameters selected from the group consisting of speed, pressure, force, and distance to be inputted, and increased or decreased via “+” (plus) keys and “−” (minus) keys, respectively.