A modular pod for an injection mold includes a molding insert shaped to produce a molded part. The modular pod can be linked with a plurality of additional modular pods to form an injection mold. When a molding insert experiences a problem, the molding insert can be removed from the mold and replaced with a replacement insert. The modular pod employs a mechanical solution to eject the formed parts from the mold, without employing hydraulics.

A monitor for maintaining a mold cycle count with an actuator sending a count signal to a processor following a mold operation. The monitor further includes a timer having an active mode and a sleep mode. The processor generates an average cycle time and an activity percentage of the mold taking into account active and sleep periods of the mold.

A monitor for maintaining a mold cycle count with an actuator sending a count signal to a processor following a mold operation. The monitor further includes a timer having an active mode and a sleep mode. The processor generates an average cycle time and an activity percentage of the mold taking into account active and sleep periods of the mold.

An injection molding apparatus includes a cavity, a component removably mountable within the cavity, and a covering. The covering is positionable about the component. The covering and the component are removably installable within the cavity.

An injection molding apparatus includes a cavity, a component removably mountable within the cavity, and a covering. The covering is positionable about the component. The covering and the component are removably installable within the cavity.

A molding machine includes: a clamping device configured to open, close, and clamp a mold; an injection device configured to inject a molding material into a cavity of the clamped mold; a display device configured to display information; and a control device configured to control the clamping device, the injection device, and the display device. The control device causes the display device to display a warranty list screen displaying respective identifiers of a plurality of components constituting the molding machine in a list for each warranty period.

A molding machine includes: a clamping device configured to open, close, and clamp a mold; an injection device configured to inject a molding material into a cavity of the clamped mold; a display device configured to display information; and a control device configured to control the clamping device, the injection device, and the display device. The control device causes the display device to display a warranty list screen displaying respective identifiers of a plurality of components constituting the molding machine in a list for each warranty period.