Part forming machine controller having integrated sensory and electronics and method thereof

An integrated controller for use with an injection-molding machine and a sensory device, comprising:

• a computer having a data interface;
• a program for analyzing data from the sensory device and controlling the injection-molding machine and the sensory device in response to the sensory device data;
• and
• means for displaying information, said display means being in communication with said computer,
• wherein the sensory device is functionally communicatable with said data interface of said computer, and wherein the injection-molding machine is functionally communicatable with said data interface of said computer.

An integrated controller for use with an part-forming machine, comprising:

• a computer having a data interface;
• a sensory device in communication with said data interface of said computer, said sensory device outputting sensory data to said computer via said data interface;
• a program for analyzing said sensory data from said sensory device and controlling the part-forming machine and said sensory device in response to said sensory data;
• and
• means for displaying information, said display means in communication with said computer,
• wherein said sensory device functionally communicates with said data interface of said computer, and wherein the injection-molding machine is functionally communicatable with said data interface of said computer.

The method of controlling a part-forming machine, comprising the steps of:

• a. using a sensory device to collect data regarding the condition of the part-forming machine;
• b. communicating said data with a computer having a program to analyze said data and to generate data commands for controlling the part-forming machine;
• and
• c. communicating said data commands to the part-forming machine.