A molding machine management device that is able to couple to a molding machine includes a storage unit configured to store, in chronological order, numerical value information on a molding process when a molded product is molded by the molding machine and four-factor information on four factors of production which includes a man, a machine, a material, and a method when the molded product is produced, and an output control unit configured to classify the numerical value information into a plurality of groups for periods divided according to time when the four factors of production changes, and output the numerical value information classified into the plurality of groups to an output unit in group units.

In a display control device, a first display control unit displays values of a plurality of molding conditions in a first display area, on the basis of layout information including a display size and a display position of the plurality of molding conditions. A data setting unit sets as molding data the values of the plurality of molding conditions that are displayed in the first display area. On the basis of the layout information, and in the same layout as that of the first display area, a second display control unit displays for inspection in a second display area the values of the plurality of molding conditions based on the molding data which are stored in a storage unit.

In a display control device, a first display control unit displays values of a plurality of molding conditions in a first display area, on the basis of layout information including a display size and a display position of the plurality of molding conditions. A data setting unit sets as molding data the values of the plurality of molding conditions that are displayed in the first display area. On the basis of the layout information, and in the same layout as that of the first display area, a second display control unit displays for inspection in a second display area the values of the plurality of molding conditions based on the molding data which are stored in a storage unit.

An injection molding system includes: an injection molding machine configured to operate in accordance with a command generated using a first language, and inject a molten material into a mold to mold a molded object; a robot configured to operate in accordance with a command generated using a second language, and convey the molded object; and a control device configured to control the injection molding machine and the robot. When determining that an error occurs in at least one of the injection molding machine and the robot, the control device transmits, to the injection molding machine, a command generated using the first language and for causing the injection molding machine to execute a return operation, and transmits, to the robot, a command interpretable by the second language and for causing the robot to execute a return operation, so as to cause the injection molding machine and the robot to execute the return operations.

An injection molding machine managing system includes a managing device, and an injection molding machine communicably connected with the device and performing at least one of the following: send data to the device; and receive data from the device. Upon a version mismatch between these device and machine, the system performs at least one of the following: send a notification about the mismatch to a user; and perform a process for removing the mismatch. An injection molding machine includes a control device, and a driver communicably connected with the device and performing at least one of the following: send data to the device; and receive data from the device. Upon a version mismatch between these device and driver, the machine performs at least one of the following: send a notification about the mismatch to a user; and perform a process for removing the mismatch.

An injection molding machine managing system includes a managing device, and an injection molding machine communicably connected with the device and performing at least one of the following: send data to the device; and receive data from the device. Upon a version mismatch between these device and machine, the system performs at least one of the following: send a notification about the mismatch to a user; and perform a process for removing the mismatch. An injection molding machine includes a control device, and a driver communicably connected with the device and performing at least one of the following: send data to the device; and receive data from the device. Upon a version mismatch between these device and driver, the machine performs at least one of the following: send a notification about the mismatch to a user; and perform a process for removing the mismatch.

A molding machine control system includes a display section configured to display an operation item of an injection molding machine and an operation item of a peripheral equipment included in a setup operation of the injection molding machine, wherein the display section displays a first discriminatory indication configured to discriminate JOB 1 as a first job of the injection molding machine and JOB 2 as a second job of the injection molding machine, a progress situation of the operation item of the injection molding machine corresponding to JOB 1, a progress situation of the operation item of the peripheral equipment corresponding to JOB 1, a progress situation of the operation item of the injection molding machine corresponding to JOB 2, and a progress situation of the operation item of the peripheral equipment corresponding to JOB 2 in a view format.

An injection molding unit includes a main unit and an optional unit, the main unit accommodating a first injection molding machine that molds an integrated product by injecting a first molding material into a cavity which is defined by a lower die and an upper die and in which an insert member is disposed. The optional unit includes at least one of a member molding unit that accommodates a second injection molding machine that molds the insert member by injecting a second molding material or a press molding machine that molds the insert member in press molding, and a robot unit that accommodates a robot that performs placement operation of placing the insert member in the cavity or transport operation of transporting the integrated product molded by the first injection molding machine. The main unit is so configured that the optional unit is attachable thereto and detachable therefrom.

An injection molding unit includes a main unit and an optional unit, the main unit accommodating a first injection molding machine that molds an integrated product by injecting a first molding material into a cavity which is defined by a lower die and an upper die and in which an insert member is disposed. The optional unit includes at least one of a member molding unit that accommodates a second injection molding machine that molds the insert member by injecting a second molding material or a press molding machine that molds the insert member in press molding, and a robot unit that accommodates a robot that performs placement operation of placing the insert member in the cavity or transport operation of transporting the integrated product molded by the first injection molding machine. The main unit is so configured that the optional unit is attachable thereto and detachable therefrom.

An injection molding apparatus includes a support that supports a molding die including an upper die and a lower die, and an injection unit that injects a molding material toward a cavity defined by the upper die and the lower die. In the state in which the molding die is supported by the support, the injection unit, the upper die, and the lower die are arranged sequentially from above in the vertical direction. The injection unit includes a rotating flat screw having a groove forming surface in which a groove is formed, a barrel having a flat screw facing surface facing the groove forming surface and having a communication hole into which the molding material flows, and a heater that heats a material supplied to the space between the groove forming surface and the flat screw facing surface, plasticizes at least part of the material through the rotation of the flat screw and the heat produced by the heater to produce the molding material, and delivers the molding material to the communication hole.