Fully automated thermal gate cutting station integrated with an injection molding cell, featuring PID-controlled heated cutters and synchronized robot–PLC operation.

Automated gate trimming station directly integrated within a plastic injection molding cell.

The system operates autonomously, performing thermal cutting of gates using heated cutters with PID temperature control, ensuring clean cuts and high repeatability.

• Robotic extraction of molded parts

• Automatic part placement into cutting station

• Precise part fixation and positioning

• Thermal gate cutting with heated clamps

• PID-controlled temperature stabilization

• Automatic confirmation of correct cutting

• Return of parts into production flow

Designed for continuous industrial production without manual intervention.

The station integrates:

• Heated cutting clamps for thermal trimming

• PID temperature control for stable thermal performance

• Dedicated fixation devices for precise positioning

• Central PLC control managing the full sequence

• Synchronization between injection machine, robot, and cutting station

After cutting, the PLC signals the robot to retrieve the finished parts and transfer them further in the production process (testing, sorting, conveyor).

The cartesian robot extracts molded parts from the injection mold and places them into the cutting station.

The PLC controls the full sequence:

1. Part fixation

2. Accurate positioning

3. Activation of heated cutting clamps

4. Thermal trimming with PID temperature regulation

5. Cutting verification

6. Robot recall and part transfer

The entire cycle runs automatically and is fully synchronized.

The solution ensures seamless integration between injection machine, cartesian robot, and thermal cutting station.

Our expertise covers:

• PLC sequence programming

• Robot synchronization logic

• PID temperature control integration

• Industrial safety and interlocking

• Commissioning and production validation

The system guarantees autonomous operation and consistent industrial-grade performance.