Energy efficiency benchmarking for injection moulding processes
A method to forecast the energy consumption of injection moulding processes is developed and validated via energy measurements. Furthermore, a method for an energy controlling of entire injection moulding cost centres is presented. Examples are shown how to use the methods to identify process weaknesses and select suitable energy efficiency measures. Verification and validation of the methods is based on real data from an industrial injection moulding plant for automotive parts. For the first time an energy label concept for injection moulds is introduced.
energy efficiency injection moulding manufacturing energy benchmarking energy forecasting energy monitoring product and process design energy efficiency label