Method for fast manufacturing and assembling of hot runner...

Details Method for fast manufacturing and assembling of hot runner... Method for fast manufacturing and assembling of hot runner...

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2123)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S098000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07877163

ABSTRACT:
The method and apparatus of the present invention includes a computer implemented injection molding configuring subsystem which enables a customer to interactively specify and design a system using a mix of parameters that the customer specifies and are manufacturing process determined. The configuring subsystem is connected to a computer network such as the Internet. The method and apparatus of the present invention further includes a computerized business and processing subsystem in communication with the configuring subsystem. The computerized business subsystem automatically provides a cost and schedule for a system configured by the configuring subsystem and additionally processes an order for the system. The processing subsystem automatically processes the customer's inputs and generates drawings for the configured system. Prior to receiving the customer's order, hot runner system components may be partially manufactured in a first phase and placed in inventory. The partially manufactured hot runner components may then be removed from inventory after receiving a customer's order, and further manufactured and assembled in accordance with the customer's parameters in a second phase.

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