Although it is common that the specifications of injection molding machines differ depending on the manufacturer, it is important for practical application to compare the size or dimensions and capacity of machines of different manufacturers.

It is good to check the following specifications while comparing the specifications of different injection molding machines.

• Machine name
• Screw diameter
• Injection volume
• Plasticizing capacity
• Injection pressure
• Injection ratio
• Mold clamping force
• Mold clamping method
• Mold clamping stroke
• Tie bar distance
• Daylight
• Die plate dimensions
• Machine dimensions
• Machine weight
• Drive method
• Nozzle diameter
• Nozzle tip SR
• Ejector rod diameter
• Type of associated take out machine
• Year, month, and date of purchase
• Cumulative number of shots
• Special specifications

If these specifications are entered in a table using a spreadsheet software such as Excel, at the time of designing a mold, it is becomes easy to organize the information in one's mind and to make appropriate decisions.

Since there are many items that need to be judged during the design of a mold, saving the time and effort required for "searching for information" and using that saved time for making judgments is a skilful method of using time.