Devices, systems, and methods for monitoring the operation of an injection
molding machine, for example, a wax injection molding machine, are
disclosed. The devices, systems, and methods may be used for injection
molding machines having an injection die, a molding medium injection
cylinder, and a control cylinder coupled to the injection cylinder, the
control cylinder having a fluid supply conduit. Monitoring and/or control
are practiced by monitoring the fluid pressure and the flow rate of the
fluid in the conduit. This flow rate and pressure are used to calculate
the fluid pressure and flow rate of the molding medium injected into the
injection die. A data acquisition system may be used to calculate and
output the calculated data. The system can be portable and adaptable for
use with any type of injection molding machine and for any injection
molding medium.