Parameter adjustment support device, inspection device, parameter adjustment support method, and parameter adjustment support program

The parameter adjustment support system addresses blow molding defects in resin products by using a measurement and adjustment system to suggest specific parameter changes, ensuring efficient and balanced molding outcomes.

WO2025164140A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-08-07OMRON KIRIN TECHNO SYST CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/JP2024/045088
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
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Priority Date
2024-01-30
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2025-08-07

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Technical Problem

Existing blow molding processes for resin products, such as PET bottles, suffer from defects like uneven thickness and meat accumulation due to the complexity and variability of temperature and pressure control parameters, requiring skilled worker knowledge for appropriate adjustments.

Method used

A parameter adjustment support system that includes a measurement unit to assess resin molded products, determine defect types, and suggest specific parameter adjustments like heater temperature and pressure based on measurement results, using a trained model to refine these adjustments.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient and accurate parameter adjustments for each part of the molded product, ensuring overall balance and reducing defects by providing tailored parameter settings based on precise measurements and learning from user adjustments.

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Abstract

Provided is a method for appropriately presenting the type and the amount of adjustment of a parameter to be adjusted among parameters related to molding processing during resin molding. The present invention is provided with: a measurement result acquisition unit that acquires one or more measurement results pertaining to the state of each part of a molded article that has been resin molded; and a parameter presentation unit that, on the basis of the measurement result, presents, for each part, the type of parameter to be adjusted and the adjustment amount of the parameter among parameters related to the molding processing of the molded article.
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Parameter adjustment support device, inspection device, parameter adjustment support method, and parameter adjustment support program CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is based on Japanese Application No. 2024-011803 filed on January 30, 2024, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a parameter adjustment support device, an inspection device, a parameter adjustment support method, and a parameter adjustment support program.

[0003] Resin bottles such as PET bottles are generally formed by blow molding a hollow cylindrical preform (see, for example, Patent Document 1). One problem with forming resin products by blow molding is that defects such as uneven thickness of the resin can occur (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

[0004] JP 2021-95159 A JP 2022-180542 A

[0005] To improve molding defects, it is necessary to adjust the temperature control parameters, pressure control parameters, etc. during molding. However, there are many types of parameters to adjust, and the parameters to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment vary depending on the location and type of molding defect. Adjusting these parameters appropriately required the knowledge of experienced workers.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a method for appropriately presenting the types and amounts of adjustment of parameters to be adjusted among parameters related to molding processing of resin molding.

[0007] To solve the above-described problems, the present invention employs the following configuration. A parameter adjustment support device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a measurement result acquisition unit that acquires one or more measurement results regarding the state of each portion of a resin-molded product, and a parameter presentation unit that presents, for each portion, the types of parameters to be adjusted and the adjustment amounts of the parameters among parameters related to the molding process of the resin molding, based on the measurement results. According to the above configuration, the types and adjustment amounts of parameters proposed for adjustment among parameters related to the molding process of the resin molding can be presented separately for each portion, allowing an operator or the like to confirm the presented adjustment contents of the parameters for each portion. Furthermore, it is also possible to ultimately perform adjustments to achieve overall balance for the molded product.

[0008] The parameter presenting unit may set the amount of adjustment of the parameter to be adjusted using a plurality of stages of evaluation, which has the advantage that the user can easily grasp the range of adjustment of the parameter.

[0009] The parameter presenting unit may determine the type of defect in each part based on the difference between the measurement result and a reference value, and set the parameter associated with the type of defect as the parameter to be adjusted. This allows the parameter to be adjusted appropriately and efficiently.

[0010] The parameter presenting unit may also use a trained model to determine the type of parameter to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment of the parameter based on the measurement results. This allows the adjustment target to be set appropriately and efficiently. Furthermore, the model can be further refined using the measurement results of the molded product after parameter adjustment.

[0011] Furthermore, the parameter presenting unit may change the type of parameter to be adjusted and the adjustment amount of the parameter when at least one of the mold and the material used in the molding process is changed, thereby enabling appropriate adjustment.

[0012] The measurement result acquisition unit may also acquire one or more measurement results relating to the state of each part based on the intensity distribution of light in a predetermined wavelength range among the light emitted by irradiating the molded article with predetermined excitation light, thereby enabling adjustment of parameters based on accurate measurement results of the molded article.

[0013] An inspection device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a measurement unit that measures the condition of each portion of a resin molded product, and a control unit that, based on the measurement results, presents, for each portion, the type of parameters to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment of those parameters, among parameters related to the molding process of the molded product. This configuration makes it possible to appropriately present the type of parameters to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment based on accurate measurement results of the molded product. In particular, by measuring the condition of each portion of the molded product and determining the parameters to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment for each portion, appropriate adjustments can be made according to the condition of each portion.

[0014] The apparatus may further include a light source that irradiates a resin molded product with light in a specific wavelength range, and an image acquisition unit that acquires an image of the molded product by irradiating the resin molded product with the light, and the measurement unit may measure the condition of each part of the molded product based on the image. This allows adjustment of parameters based on accurate measurement results of the molded product.

[0015] The control unit may set the amount of adjustment of the parameter to be adjusted based on a plurality of evaluation levels, which has the advantage that the user can easily grasp the range of adjustment of the parameter.

[0016] The control unit may also determine the type of defect in each part based on the difference between the measurement result and a reference value, and set the parameter associated with the type of defect as the parameter to be adjusted, thereby enabling appropriate and efficient setting of the parameter to be adjusted.

[0017] The control unit may also use the trained model to determine the types of parameters to be adjusted and the amounts of adjustment of the parameters based on the measurement results. This allows the adjustment targets to be set appropriately and efficiently. Furthermore, the model can be further refined using the measurement results of the molded product after parameter adjustment.

[0018] Furthermore, the control unit may change the type of parameter to be adjusted and the adjustment amount of the parameter when at least one of the mold and the material used in the molding process is changed, thereby enabling appropriate adjustment.

[0019] A parameter adjustment support method according to one aspect of the present invention includes the steps of: a computer acquiring one or more measurement results regarding the condition of each portion of a resin molded product; and a computer presenting, for each portion, the types of parameters to be adjusted and the amounts of adjustment of the parameters, among parameters related to the molding process of the resin molded product, based on the measurement results. According to the above configuration, the types and amounts of adjustment of parameters proposed for adjustment, among parameters related to the molding process of the resin molded product, can be presented separately for each portion, allowing an operator or the like to confirm the presented adjustment contents of the parameters for each portion. Furthermore, it is also possible to make adjustments so as to achieve overall balance in the molded product.

[0020] A program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as a measurement result acquisition unit that acquires one or more measurement results regarding the condition of each portion of a resin molded product, and a parameter presentation unit that, based on the measurement results, presents, for each portion, the types of parameters to be adjusted among parameters related to the molding process of the molded product and the adjustment amounts for those parameters. With this configuration, the types and adjustment amounts of parameters proposed for adjustment among parameters related to the resin molding process can be presented separately for each portion, allowing workers and others to confirm the presented parameter adjustment contents for each portion. Furthermore, it is also possible to make adjustments so that the overall balance of the molded product is achieved.

[0021] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a method for appropriately presenting the types and amounts of adjustment of parameters to be adjusted among parameters related to molding processing of resin molding.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of application of a parameter adjustment support method according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a parameter adjustment support device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system including the parameter adjustment support device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the parameter adjustment support device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a molded product inspection device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram explaining a method for selecting parameters to be adjusted according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen presenting parameters to be adjusted and the adjustment amounts for each portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] An embodiment according to one aspect of the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as "the present embodiment") will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is merely an example of the present invention in all respects. Needless to say, various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In other words, when implementing the present invention, specific configurations according to the embodiment may be appropriately adopted. Note that, although data appearing in this embodiment is described in natural language, more specifically, it may be specified in any of computer-recognizable pseudo-language, commands, parameters, or machine language, but is not limited to these.

[0024] §1 Application Example The present invention can be applied to the adjustment of parameters related to the molding of each part in a molding machine that molds resin products by blow molding. Figure 1 shows examples of parameters that can be adjusted by the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, in order to improve defects that occur during molding, such as "uneven thickness" or "meat accumulation" in the neck and shoulder parts of a resin bottle, "uneven thickness," "whitening," and "misalignment" in the bottom part, parameters for molding control are adjusted to correspond to the defective state.

[0025] "Meat accumulation" is a condition in which excess resin accumulates in areas such as the base of the neck, and "uneven thickness" is a condition in which the resin is formed thicker than normal. In particular, a molding defect in which uneven thickness occurs around the neck or shoulders, forming a ring shape, is sometimes called a "ring." Uneven thickness and "whitening" are conditions in which the resin is formed thinner than normal, appearing whitish. The presence or absence of these defects can be determined by analyzing fluorescent images obtained by irradiating it with ultraviolet light or by measuring the thickness using laser irradiation.

[0026] The present invention proposes the type and amount of adjustment of parameters to be adjusted among molding-related parameters based on the location where the defect occurs and the type of defect obtained as described above. Parameters to be adjusted include, for example, the heating temperature of the preform by the heater, the pressure during blowing, etc. The type and amount of adjustment of parameters to be adjusted are proposed for each location of the molded product.

[0027] §2 Configuration Example (1. Hardware Configuration) FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the parameter adjustment support device 1 according to this embodiment. The parameter adjustment support device 1 is a computer including a processor 11, a main memory 12, an input / output interface 13, a communication interface 14, and a storage device 15. The storage device 15 is a computer-readable recording medium such as a semiconductor memory (which may be, but is not limited to, a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory) or a disk medium (which may be, but is not limited to, a magnetic recording medium or a magneto-optical recording medium). The storage device 15 stores a program to be executed by the processor 11. The program is read from the storage device 15 into the main memory 12 and interpreted and executed by the processor 11, thereby performing various functions.

[0028] (2. Functional Configuration) FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system including the parameter adjustment support device 1. In FIG. 3, the molding machine 50 is a molding machine that molds a resin product by blow molding, and the inspection device 200 is a device that measures the state of each portion of the molded product molded by the molding machine 50. The parameter adjustment support device 1 is a device that proposes the type of parameters to be adjusted in the molding of each portion and the amount of adjustment of the parameters, based on the measurement results of the molded product obtained by the inspection device 200. The measurement result acquisition unit 101 and the parameter presentation unit 102 represent functional modules of a program executed by the processor 11 of the parameter adjustment support device 1. The measurement result acquisition unit 101 has a function of acquiring measurement results related to the state of each portion of the molded product measured by the inspection device 200. Furthermore, the parameter presentation unit 102 has a function of presenting, for each portion of the molded product, the type of parameters to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment of the parameters, among parameters related to the molding process of the molded product, based on the measurement results acquired from the inspection device 200. 3, the molding machine 50, the inspection device 200, and the parameter adjustment support device 1 are configured as independent devices, but they may also be configured as a single device that includes the functions of the three devices. Also, the molding machine 50 and the parameter adjustment support device 1 may be configured as a single device, or the inspection device 200 and the parameter adjustment support device 1 may be configured as a single device.

[0029] §3 Operation Example Next, the operation of the parameter adjustment support device 1 according to this embodiment will be described using the flowchart in Fig. 4. The parameter adjustment support device 1 calculates the amount of parameter adjustment when molding a resin product by blow molding and presents it to the user.

[0030] First, the measurement result acquisition unit 101 acquires one or more measurement results regarding the condition of each portion of a resin molded product (step S101). A method for acquiring measurement results for a molded product will be described with reference to FIG. 5 . FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a molded product inspection device 200. As shown in FIG. 5 , the inspection device 200 is equipped with a light source 202 capable of irradiating a molded product 201 (e.g., a resin bottle) with light in a specific wavelength range. The inspection device 200 utilizes the property that, when excitation light L1 in a specific wavelength range is irradiated onto the molded product 201, detection target light L2 in a specific wavelength range different from the wavelength range of the excitation light L1 is emitted from the molded product 201, and the intensity of the detection target light L2 increases as the thickness and density of the molded product 201 increase. Ultraviolet light in a specific wavelength range can be used as an example of the excitation light L1. The presence or absence of defects in each portion of the molded product 201 is measured using fluorescence generated in response to irradiation with ultraviolet light as detection target light L2.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 5 , the inspection device 200 includes a camera (image acquisition unit) 203 that acquires images based on fluorescence generated by irradiating the molded product 201 with ultraviolet light. The inspection device 200 also includes a control unit 204 that measures the state of each portion of the molded product 201 based on the acquired images. Specifically, the presence or absence of defects in each portion is determined based on the intensity of the detected fluorescence (detection target light L2 in a specific wavelength range). The measurement result acquisition unit 101 of the parameter adjustment support device 1 acquires measurement results related to the state of each portion measured by the control unit 204. Note that the measurement results are not limited to the state of each portion measured based on images captured by irradiating the molded product 201 with ultraviolet light. For example, the measurement results may also include measurements of the dimensions and thickness of each portion of the molded product 201.

[0032] Next, in the parameter presentation unit 102, based on the acquired measurement results, the type of parameters to be proposed for adjustment and the amount of adjustment of the proposed parameters are determined for each part of the molded product from among the parameters related to the molding process of the molded product (step S102).

[0033] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a method for selecting parameters to be adjusted. As shown in FIG. 6, evaluation values ​​relating to one or more conditions are shown as measurement results for eight regions (neck, shoulder, upper torso, middle torso, lower torso, bottom rise, installation portion, and bottom). For example, for the region "neck," multiple evaluation values ​​relating to the presence or absence of "meat pockets" are shown as defective conditions. Based on the multiple evaluation values, the parameter presenting unit 102 determines the types of parameters to be proposed as adjustment targets when molding the "neck." Parameters to be adjusted include the heater temperature (H1, etc.) and pressure (P1P, etc.) during molding.

[0034] Similarly, for the "shoulder" portion, evaluation values ​​regarding the presence or absence of "whitening" and "uneven thickness" are displayed as defect states. The parameter presenting unit 102 determines the type of parameters to be proposed as adjustment targets when molding the "shoulder" in accordance with each defect state.

[0035] The evaluation value indicates the difference from the reference value, and if it deviates significantly from the reference value, it is indicated by "+". If the value is close to the reference value, it is indicated by "±d". The evaluation value is the maximum brightness value, average brightness, etc. obtained from images of each part of the molded product. Note that these evaluation values ​​are determined based on the intensity of fluorescence emitted by irradiating the molded product with ultraviolet light, but the evaluation value is not limited to these. For example, the evaluation value may be the deviation from the reference value of measured values ​​such as height and barrel diameter obtained by irradiating the molded product with visible light and taking an image, or the deviation from the reference value of measured values ​​such as buckling strength and full pour capacity.

[0036] Furthermore, the parameter presenting unit 102 determines the adjustment amount of the parameter proposed as the adjustment target. The adjustment amount may be indicated by a specific numerical value or an adjustment range (e.g., the percentage of adjustment), or may be set using a plurality of stage evaluations. Specifically, the adjustment amount may be set in five stages, such as "+Adjustment Required" when the parameter needs to be increased due to a significant defect (e.g., increasing the set temperature), "+Caution Required" when there is a slight defect and the parameter needs to be increased slightly, "Normal" when no defect is observed, "-Caution Required" when there is a slight defect and the parameter needs to be decreased slightly, and "-Adjustment Required" when there is a significant defect and the parameter needs to be decreased.

[0037] The parameter presenting unit 102 can perform the above-described five-level classification using, for example, a decision tree with each evaluation value as input, but other classification algorithms may also be used.

[0038] Furthermore, the parameter presenting unit 102 may use a trained model to determine the types of parameters to be proposed as adjustment targets and the adjustment amounts of the parameters based on the measurement results. The trained model is a model that has been trained using the measurement results acquired by the measurement result acquiring unit 101 and combinations of the parameters to be adjusted and the adjustment amounts for each body part as training data. The adjustment amounts of the parameters may be set using the above-described stage evaluation.

[0039] The types of parameters proposed for adjustment and the adjustment amounts of those parameters determined by the parameter presentation unit 102 are output, for example, to the monitor of the parameter adjustment support device 1. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen presenting proposed adjustment target parameters and adjustment amounts for each region. As shown in FIG. 7 , a column (S1) displaying measurement results for the target molded product and a column (S2) displaying parameter adjustments proposed based on the measurement results may be displayed. The column S1 displaying the measurement results displays the measured values ​​of items indicating defects for each region. The column S2 displaying the adjustment contents shows the blow molding parameter adjustment procedure (STEP 1 "Neck and Shoulder Adjustment" → STEP 2 "Bottom Adjustment" → STEP 3 "Overall Balance Adjustment"). Selecting each step displays the parameters to be adjusted for the region to be adjusted in the selected step and the adjustment range. For example, in the example of FIG. 7 , selecting STEP 1 "Neck and Shoulder Adjustment" clearly displays the parameters (H1 to H3) to be adjusted in the molding of the neck and shoulder region and their respective adjustment ranges.

[0040] Note that even for the same molded product, if there is a change in the shape or weight of the mold or preform used in blow molding, or the material used to manufacture the preform, the process of proposing the parameters to be adjusted and the adjustment amounts may be performed again, and the proposed content may be changed. Note that the proposal of the parameters to be adjusted and the adjustment amounts may be performed again not only when the conditions exemplified above are changed, but also when, for example, the environmental temperature or the weight of the preform changes.

[0041] An operator or the like may change the parameter settings for the molding process in the molding machine 50 based on the type of parameter to be adjusted and the amount of parameter adjustment presented by the parameter presenting unit 102. The parameter adjustment is set to be reflected in the molding process of the target region. For example, parameter adjustment for the neck and shoulders is set to be reflected in the molding of the neck and shoulders. Note that the parameter adjustments presented by the parameter presenting unit 102 may be automatically reflected in the molding machine 50. Specifically, the functions of the molding machine 50 and the parameter adjustment support device 1 may be implemented in a single device, so that the presented parameter adjustment values ​​are automatically reflected. Furthermore, the parameter presenting unit 102 may allow a user to change the parameter adjustment values ​​presented by the parameter presenting unit 102, and a learning model may be reconfigured based on the user's changes to the parameter adjustment values, and the trained model that presents the parameter adjustment values ​​may be updated to the reconfigured learning model. The user's changes may be fine adjustments made multiple times. A history of such user changes to the parameter adjustment values ​​may be recorded, and the trained model may perform machine learning again using this change history. In this way, by using machine learning to learn how a user adjusts parameters, a tool can be obtained that can make decisions comparable to those of a veteran worker, etc., and more appropriate parameter adjustment values ​​can be presented. In this way, once the tool's accuracy becomes sufficiently high through machine learning, the parameter adjustment values ​​may be automatically reflected in the molding machine 50.

[0042] Furthermore, the parameter adjustment support device 1 and the inspection device 200 may be implemented by a single device. Specifically, the control unit 204 of the inspection device 200 may implement the function of the parameter presenting unit 102.

[0043] As described above, according to this embodiment, one or more measurement results regarding the condition of each portion of a resin molded product are acquired, and based on the measurement results, the types of parameters to be adjusted and the adjustment amounts of those parameters are presented for each portion of the molded product. This allows the types and adjustment amounts of parameters proposed for adjustment among the parameters related to the resin molding process to be presented separately for each portion, allowing workers and others to confirm the presented adjustment contents of the parameters for each portion. Furthermore, it is also possible to make adjustments so that the overall balance of the molded product is achieved.

[0044] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the above description is merely an example of the present invention in every respect, and it goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0045] Note that some or all of the above embodiments may be described as, but are not limited to, the following supplementary notes. (Supplementary Note 1) A parameter adjustment support device comprising: a measurement result acquisition unit that acquires, for each portion of a resin molded product, one or more measurement results regarding the state of each portion; and a parameter presentation unit that presents, for each portion, parameters to be adjusted and adjustment amounts of the parameters from among parameters related to a molding process of the molded product based on the measurement results. (Supplementary Note 2) The parameter adjustment support device according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the parameter presentation unit sets the adjustment amounts of the parameters to be adjusted using a plurality of stage evaluations. (Supplementary Note 3) The parameter adjustment support device according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the parameter presentation unit determines a type of defect for each portion based on a difference between the measurement result and a reference value, and sets parameters associated with the type of defect as the parameters to be adjusted. (Supplementary Note 4) The parameter adjustment support device according to claim 1, wherein the parameter presentation unit determines the type of parameter to be adjusted and the adjustment amount of the parameter based on the measurement results by using a trained model. (Supplementary Note 5) The parameter adjustment support device according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the parameter presentation unit changes the type of parameter to be adjusted and the adjustment amount of the parameter when at least one of the mold and the material used in the molding process is changed. (Supplementary Note 6) The parameter adjustment support device according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the measurement result acquisition unit acquires one or more measurement results relating to the state of each part based on the intensity distribution of light in a predetermined wavelength range among light emitted by irradiating the molded product with predetermined excitation light. (Supplementary Note 7) An inspection device comprising: a measurement unit that measures the state of each part of a resin-molded molded product; and a control unit that presents, for each part, the type of parameter to be adjusted among parameters related to the molding process of the molded product and the adjustment amount of the parameter based on the measurement results. (Supplementary Note 8) The inspection device according to Supplementary Note 7, comprising: a light source that irradiates a resin-molded molded product with light in a specific wavelength range; and an image acquisition unit that acquires an image of the molded product captured by irradiating the light, wherein the measurement unit measures the state of each part of the molded product based on the image.(Supplementary Note 9) The inspection device according to Supplementary Note 7, wherein the control unit sets the adjustment amount of the parameter to be adjusted using a plurality of stage evaluations. (Supplementary Note 10) The inspection device according to Supplementary Note 7, wherein the control unit determines the type of defect for each portion based on the difference between the measurement result and a reference value, and sets the parameter associated with the type of defect as the target for adjustment. (Supplementary Note 11) The inspection device according to Supplementary Note 7, wherein the control unit uses a trained model to determine the type of parameter to be adjusted and the adjustment amount of the parameter based on the measurement result. (Supplementary Note 12) The inspection device according to Supplementary Note 7, wherein the control unit changes the type of parameter to be adjusted and the adjustment amount of the parameter when at least one of a mold and a material used in the molding process is changed. (Supplementary Note 13) A parameter adjustment support method comprising the steps of: a computer acquiring one or more measurement results regarding the state of each portion of a resin-molded product; and a computer presenting, for each portion, the type of parameter to be adjusted and the adjustment amount of the parameter from among parameters related to the molding process of the molded product based on the measurement results. (Supplementary Note 14) A parameter adjustment support program that causes a computer to function as: a measurement result acquisition unit that acquires one or more measurement results regarding the condition of each part of a resin molded product; and a parameter presentation unit that presents, for each part, the types of parameters to be adjusted and the amounts of adjustment of the parameters, among parameters related to the molding process of the molded product, based on the measurement results.

[0046] 1...parameter adjustment support device, 2...database, 11...processor, 12...main memory, 13...input / output interface, 14...communication interface, 15...storage device, 50...molding machine, 101...measurement result acquisition unit, 102...parameter presentation unit, 200...inspection device, 201...molded product, 202...light source, 203...camera, 204...control unit

Claims

1. A parameter adjustment support device comprising: a measurement result acquisition unit that acquires one or more measurement results regarding the condition of each part of a resin molded product; and a parameter presentation unit that, based on the measurement results, presents, for each part, the types of parameters to be adjusted from among the parameters related to the molding process of the molded product, and the amount of adjustment of those parameters.

2. The parameter adjustment support device according to claim 1, wherein the parameter presenting unit sets the amount of adjustment of the parameter to be adjusted based on a plurality of evaluation levels.

3. The parameter adjustment support device according to claim 1, wherein the parameter presenting unit determines the type of defect in each part based on the difference between the measurement result and a reference value, and targets the parameter associated with the type of defect for adjustment.

4. The parameter adjustment support device according to claim 1, wherein the parameter presentation unit uses a trained model to determine the type of parameter to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment of the parameter based on the measurement results.

5. The parameter adjustment support device according to claim 1, wherein the parameter presentation unit changes the type of parameter to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment of the parameter when at least one of the mold and material used in the molding process is changed.

6. The parameter adjustment support device described in claim 1, wherein the measurement result acquisition unit acquires one or more measurement results regarding the state of each part based on the intensity distribution of light in a predetermined wavelength range among the light emitted by irradiating the molded product with predetermined excitation light.

7. An inspection device comprising: a measurement unit that measures the condition of each part of a resin molded product; and a control unit that, based on the results of the measurement, indicates, for each part, the type of parameters to be adjusted from among the parameters related to the molding process of the molded product, and the amount of adjustment of the parameters.

8. An inspection device as described in claim 7, comprising: a light source that irradiates a resin molded product with light in a specific wavelength range; and an image acquisition unit that acquires an image of the molded product captured by irradiating said light, wherein said measurement unit measures the condition of each part of said molded product based on said image.

9. The inspection device according to claim 7, wherein the control unit sets the amount of adjustment of the parameter to be adjusted based on a plurality of stage evaluations.

10. The inspection device according to claim 7, wherein the control unit determines the type of defect in each part based on the difference between the measurement result and a reference value, and adjusts the parameters associated with the type of defect.

11. The inspection device according to claim 7, wherein the control unit uses a trained model to determine the type of parameter to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment of the parameter based on the measurement results.

12. The inspection device according to claim 7, wherein the control unit changes the type of parameter to be adjusted and the amount of adjustment of the parameter when at least one of the mold and material used in the molding process is changed.

13. A parameter adjustment support method comprising the steps of: a step in which a computer acquires one or more measurement results relating to the condition of each part of a resin molded product; and a step in which the computer, based on the measurement results, presents, for each part, the types of parameters to be adjusted from among the parameters relating to the molding process of the molded product, and the amount of adjustment of the parameters.

14. A parameter adjustment support program that causes a computer to function as: a measurement result acquisition unit that acquires one or more measurement results regarding the condition of each part of a resin molded product; and a parameter presentation unit that, based on the measurement results, presents, for each part, the types of parameters to be adjusted from among the parameters related to the molding process of the molded product, and the amount of adjustment of those parameters.

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