Pasta machine with heated die

Abstract

A pasta machine includes an adaptive die-heating system configured to preheat a pasta forming die prior to extrusion. The system comprises a heater, a blower, temperature sensors, and a programmable logic controller (PLC) operatively coupled to an artificial-intelligence (AI) module. The PLC controls heater power and airflow while the AI monitors temperature feedback to predict, correct, and refine the heating process. Each die is identified by serial number or recipe data, and the AI retrieves and updates a die-specific heating profile based on historical performance. The system automatically adjusts energy distribution between radiant and convective sources to achieve uniform temperature equilibrium. Over successive runs, the AI learns optimal heating parameters to reduce energy usage, minimize startup waste, and ensure consistent pasta quality from the first extrusion cycle. The invention provides a self-optimizing, data-driven improvement over fixed-parameter preheating systems.

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