Manual Operation:
operation in which each function and the timing of each function are controlled manually by an operator.
Semi-Automatic Operation:
operation in which a machine performs a complete cycle of programmed molding functions automatically and then stops. It then requires an operator to manually start another complete cycle.
Automatic Operation:
operation in which machine performs a complete cycle of programmed molding functions repetitively, and stops only if there are a machine or mold malfunctions or it is manually interrupted.