The Model 55P was born by the customer need to have a machine that quickly changes recipe settings to accommodate a new part (mold) and have this accomplished by any level of operator!  Assuming you are running the same material this machine allows the operator to select a part name (number) and the machine quickly responds to the volume and pressures required to make a good part.

This machine varies from the standard Model 55 as it has incorporated a PLC control, Touch Screen interface, a potentiometer based feedback for shot size and a proportional valve for programmable pressure control.

The Recipe function allows for unlimited recipes in storage at any one time and the ability to swap CF (compact flash) cards for unlimited recipe storage.

Boost, Injection and Packing Pressures are another feature of this machine. The Boost pressure allows the operator to have an operator defined initial percentage of the shot at a pressure different than an operator defined Injection Pressure. The Packing pressure allows the operator to apply a third pressure for a set period of time to “pack out” the mold to accommodate for mold volume variances and material shrinkage. The operator also defines the Packing volume to insure that during recovery enough material is loaded to accommodate and packing volume variances.

The machine has advanced diagnostics, ability to lock operator “out” of making changes, trending data and the ability to “recover” either after the last shot or as the first step in the “new” mold cycle.