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Factors to be considered
1. Is the mould parting line chosen the most efficient for mould operation
& tool construction ?
2. Have the core & cavity been designed in the easiest manner for
machining in the available equipments ?
3. Will any slender blades or pins deform under cavity pressure / flow ?
4. Is the cavity of adequate strength to resist internal cavity pressure ?
5. Can all parts of the mould be dismantled or separated in the event of
tool break-down or modifications ?
6. Are all necessary parts hardened ?
7. Have all the allowances for moulding shrinkage been provided ?
8. Has sufficient mould taper / draft been allowed on relevant parts ?
Mould Check List
9. Will the moulding remain on ejection side when the platen opens ?
10. Has the ejector return mechanism been provided ?
11. Have adequate guide pillars been provided between mould halves ?
12. Are all inserts been located positively & prevented from displacing
during tool closing or under cavity pressure ?
13. Has adequate cooling channels been provided ?
14. Are the runners of sufficient size ?
15. Has a sprue - puller hook & cold slug well been provided ?
16. Is the mould sufficiently vented ?
17. Do the spherical nose & orifice of the nozzle mate with the spherical
seating & bore of the sprue bush ?
“Break – in” a NEW Mould
Negligence.
Abrasive Wear due to glass-filled plastics ( sprues, runners, gates, cavity & core
parts – directly opposite to the gates ).
Continue to run the mould after flashing occurs.
Closing the mould on plastic material, like bits of flash, granules of raw material,
foreign objects ( nuts, bolts, pins etc ).
Using screw drivers, rods, knives etc to remove sticking mouldings,
Corrosion due to leaking water from leaking water lines, leaking O – rings.
Chemical corrosion due to over-heating plastics & gases evolution.
Continue to run the mould on a mal-functioning machine.
Improper assembly of the mould ( loose screws, metal chips, grinding / polishing
dust, mould not cleaned & inspected ).
Fatigue due to stresses during moulding cycles over long period of time.
Thermal shocks due to rapid heating / cooling.
Role of a Mould Designer
Ignoring these points will add to the future mould maintenance costs.
The Role of Mould Maker
4). Hand Tool Damages :- Use only soft brass / copper rods.
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Preventive Maintenance for Moulds