Magnum Venus Plastech Flex Molding Process MKVI Mix - Manual (Page 29)

MKVI Mix Meter System Operations Manual
Rev. 08/2013 Page | 29
Injection with heater(s):
1. Place the injection nozzle into the mould injection port or connect to mould through
an Injection valve.
2. Press green
“Start” button - Machine will inject until pre-determined count is
reached.
3. Disconnect the injection pipe from mould and place Sprue Plug in mould injection
port or disconnect the injection pipe from the Injection valve.
4. Press the Stop button to be sure the machine is stopped then press the
Recirculation button and allow the machine to recirculate – if the machine is going to
proceed to Inject another mould, press the reset on the Counter then repeat process
above.
5. If the machine is to be shut down, turn “Off” the Heater control and allow the
machine to recirculate for several minutes to remove any stored heat in the heater
block(s) and flush the Injection Head.
Flushing:
1. Anchor injection nozzle securely in a suitable waste container
2. Push Air Purge button until excess resin is expelled.
3. Push Solvent flush button. After approximately 30 seconds flush will automatically
stop. The solvent flush button may be used a second time if necessary.
Note: If two or more injections are to be carried out consecutively, it may not be
necessary to flush the mixing head between shots. Approximately 1 minute after
the end of an injection, the RGA will alarm indicating that the machine must be
flushed. Operating the solvent flush or continuing with the injection will cancel
the alarm.