MOLD LOCK INSTALLATION

MOLD LOCK INSTALLATION

MOLD LOCKS - SIDE

INCH

MH

FH

R

B1

WP

TP

B2

BT

QTY 4 Socket Head Cap Screw

PR

( MACHINING DIAGRAM )

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MOLD LOCKS - SIDE INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Four side locks must be used in each mold application. When in operation, the side locks contact the edges of the machined pocket to maintain parting line alignment. The cap screws are only used to retain the side locks to the mold base.

2. To maintain alignment, it is recommended that the mold base assembly be clamped together and machined in assembly to ensure proper parting line alignment.

3. Machine the side lock pockets accurately in assembly. Locate each side lock pocket on the centerline of the mold. The location is critical to avoid misalignment problems which could result from uneven thermal expansion of the separate mold halves. 4. Mount the female interlock on the half which will have the highest operating temperature. Normally, this will be on the “A” side of the mold. This procedure is critical to ensure the male side lock does not grow larger than the female side lock if uneven mold temperatures are present.

5. After installation, open and close the mold on the bench to ensure proper alignment.

MOLD LOCKS - SIDE INSTALLATION

MACHINING INFORMATION

MOUNTING BOLT INFORMATION

SUPERIOR PART #

B1 B2

WP TP FH

M M M H PR R

BT

SHCS (4)

TORQUE

MLS-1000 1.0000 0.375 1.125 0.875 0.015 0.17 #10-32 x 1/2"

90 in-lb

Tap depth 0.375

0.250 0.250

MLS-1250 1.2500 0.500 1.125 0.875 0.015 0.17 #8-32 x 5/8"

55 in-lb

Tap depth 0.375

0.375 0.250

MLS-1500 1.5000 0.500 0.875 0.875 0.015 0.17 #8-32 x 5/8"

55 in-lb

Tap depth 0.375

0.500 0.250

MLS-2000 2.0000 0.500 1.375 0.875 0.015 0.23 #10-32 x 5/8"

90 in-lb

Tap depth 0.438

0.688 0.313

MLS-3000 3.0000 0.750 1.875 0.875 0.015 0.36

1/4"-20 x 1"

200 in-lb Tap depth 0.500

1.125 0.375

MLS-4000 4.0000 1.000 2.375 1.375 0.015 0.48 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" 740 in-lb Tap depth 0.500

1.500 0.500

MLS-5000 5.0000 1.250 2.875 1.375 0.015 0.48 1/2"-13 x 1-1/2" 1800 in-lb Tap depth 0.813

1.875 0.625

MLS-6000 6.0000 1.500 2.875 1.375 0.015 0.48 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4" 1800 in-lb Tap depth 0.875

2.375 0.625

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MOLD LOCKS - TOP 2R STYLE

INCH

+ +

.001 .005

DP

(TYP)

.00 .06 (TYP)

R

NOTE: ALL TOLERANCES INCH

+ -

+ -

.010 .010

B2

TYP 63

(TYP)

+ -

.010 .010

B1

+ +

.0001 .0005

WP

+ +

.001 .005

(TYP)

FH

TAP DEPTH +.03/-.00 BT

(TYP)

+ +

.001 .005

MH

BOTTOM OF POCKET RADIUS "PR" +.000/-.005

PR

QTY 2 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (MALE SIDE)

QTY 2 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (FEMALE SIDE)

( MACHINING DIAGRAM )

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MOLD LOCKS - TOP 2R INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Four top locks must be used in each mold application. When in operation, the top locks contact the edges of the machined pocket to maintain parting line alignment. The cap screws are only used to retain the top locks to the mold base.

3. Machine the top lock pockets accurately in assembly. Locate each top lock pocket on the centerline of the mold. The location is critical to avoid misalignment problems which could result from uneven thermal expansion of the separate mold halves. 4. Mount the female interlock on the half which will have the highest operating temperature. Normally, this will be on the “A” side of the mold. This procedure is critical to ensure the male top lock does not grow larger than the female top lock if uneven mold temperatures are present.

5. After installation, open and close the mold on the bench to ensure proper alignment.

MOLD LOCKS - TOP 2R INSTALLATION

MACHINING INFORMATION

MOUNTING BOLT INFORMATION

SUPERIOR PART #

BT

B1 B2

M M M WP DP MH FH PR R

TORQUE

SHCS (2)-MALE SHCS (2)-FEMALE

MLT-1000 1.0000 0.500 0.375 0.500 0.015 0.17 #6-32 X 1/2"

#6-32 X 5/8"

30 in-lb Tap Depth 0.375 0.344 0.250

MLT-1250 1.2500 0.625 0.500 0.625 0.015 0.23 #6-32 X 1/2"

#6-32 X 5/8"

30 in-lb Tap Depth 0.375 0.438 0.312

MLT-1500 1.5000 0.875 0.750 0.875 0.015 0.23 #8-32 X 3/4"

#8-32 X 3/4"

55 in-lb Tap Depth 0.500 0.500 0.437

MLT-2000 2.0000 1.000 0.750 1.125 0.015 0.36 #10-32 X 3/4"

#10-32 X 1"

90 in-lb Tap Depth 0.625 0.688 0.500

MLT-3000 3.0000 1.125 0.750 1.500 0.015 0.48 1/4"-20 X 3/4"

1/4"-20 X 1-1/2"

200 in-lb Tap Depth 0.875 1.125 0.562

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MOLD LOCKS - TOP 4R STYLE

INCH

NOTE: ALL TOLERANCES INCH

.010 .010

B2 + -

B2

(TYP)

.0001 .0005

DP + +

DP

(TYP)

QTY 2 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (MALE SIDE)

.010 .010

B1

B1 + -

.00 .06 (TYP)

R

R + -

(TYP)

BOTTOM OF POCKET RADIUS "PR" +.000/-.005"

.0001 .0005

BM

WP

WP + +

(TYP)

36

TYP

.001 .005

MH

MH + +

+ +

.001 .005

FH

TAP DEPTH "BT" +.03/-.00 1

QTY 2 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (FEMALE SIDE)

( MACHINING DIAGRAM )

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MOLD LOCKS - TOP 4R INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Four top locks must be used in each mold application. When in operation, the top locks contact the edges of the machined pocket to maintain parting line alignment. The cap screws are only used to retain the top locks to the mold base.

2. Machine the top lock pockets accurately in assembly. Locate each top lock pocket on the centerline of the mold. The location is critical to avoid misalignment problems which could result from uneven thermal expansion of the separate mold halves. 3. Mount the female interlock on the half which will have the highest operating temperature. Normally, this will be on the “A” side of the mold. This procedure is critical to ensure the male top lock does not grow larger than the female top lock if uneven mold temperatures are present.

4. After installation, open and close the mold on the bench to ensure proper alignment.

MOLD LOCKS - TOP 4R INSTALLATION

MACHINING INFORMATION

MOUNTING BOLT INFORMATION

SUPERIOR PART #

BT

B1 B2

M M M WP DP MH FH PR R

TORQUE

SHCS (2)-MALE SHCS (2)-FEMALE

MLTR-1000 1.0000 0.500 0.375 0.500 0.015 0.172 #6-32 X 1/2"

#6-32 X 5/8"

30 in-lb Tap Depth 0.375 0.344 0.250

MLTR-1250 1.2500 0.625 0.500 0.625 0.015 0.234 #6-32 X 1/2"

#6-32 X 5/8"

30 in-lb Tap Depth 0.375 0.438 0.312

MLTR-1500 1.5000 0.875 0.750 0.875 0.015 0.234 #8-32 X 3/4"

#8-32 X 3/4"

55 in-lb Tap Depth 0.375 0.500 0.437

MLTR-2000 2.0000 1.000 0.750 1.125 0.015 0.359 #10-32 X 3/4"

#10-32 X 1"

90 in-lb Tap Depth 0.500 0.688 0.500

MLTR-3000 3.0000 1.125 0.750 1.500 0.015 0.484 1/4"-20 X 3/4"

1/4"-20 X 1-1/2"

200 in-lb Tap Depth 0.500 1.125 0.562

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MOLD LOCKS - GUIDE

INCH

NOTE: ALL TOLERANCES INCH

FD

R

BT

R

MD

PR

MW

FW

E2

E1

WF/2

E1

MW/2

E2

MH

WF

FH

SHCS(2) - MALE

SHCS(4) - FEMALE

( MACHINING DIAGRAM )

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MOLD LOCKS - GUIDE INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Four sets of guide locks must be used in each mold application. When in operation, the engaged guide locks contact the edges of the machined pocket to maintain parting line alignment. The cap screws are only used to retain the guide locks to the mold base. It is extremely important that the pockets be very closely machined and very accurately aligned.

2. The centerline of each guide lock pocket should be located on the centerline of the mold. The location is critical to avoid misalignment problems which could result from uneven thermal expansion of the separate mold halves. 3. Mount the female guide lock components on the half which will have the highest operating temperature. Normally, this will be on the “A” side of the mold. This procedure is critical to ensure the male guide lock does not grow larger than the female guide lock if uneven mold temperatures are present.

4A. To maintain accurate alignment between the parting lines, it is recommended that the male guide lock pocket be machined for and installed first.

4B. Finish the female guide lock pocket relative to the centerline of the installed male guide lock. Gage blocks may be used to establish a finish size for the left/ right female gib and each gib can be ground on its outer surface to suit a 0.0002” clearance per side. Do NOT alter the male guide lock component. It may also be necessary to use clearances greater than 0.0002”; moldmaker to adjust to suit application.

5. After installation, open and close the mold on the bench to ensure proper alignment.

6. Always maintain lubrication on the interlocks to extend the life of each component.

MOLD LOCKS - GUIDE INSTALLATION

MACHINING INFORMATION

MOUNTING BOLT INFORMATION

SUPERIOR PART #

BT

E1 E2

M M M M M SHCS (2)-MALE SHCS (2)-FE- MW FW MD FD H FH R PR TORQUE

MLG-1500-G 0.5000 1.5000 1.0000 1.0000 0.250 0.625 0.219 0.015 #10-32 X 3/4"

#10-32 X 5/8"

76 in-lb Tap Depth 0.250 0.270 0.460

MLG-2250-G 0.7500 2.2500 1.5000 1.5000 0.375 0.875 0.250 0.015 1/4-20 X 1-1/4"

1/4-20 X 7/8"

158 in-lb Tap Depth 0.313 0.344 0.812

MLG-3000-G 1.0000 3.0000 2.0000 2.0000 0.500 1.125 0.375 0.015 3/8-16 X 1-1/2"

3/8-16 X 1"

580 in-lb Tap Depth 0.313 0.500 1.000

MLG-3750-G 1.2500 3.7500 2.5000 2.5000 0.500 1.375 0.375 0.015 3/8"-16 X 1-3/4" 3/8"-16 X 1-1/4" 580 in-lb Tap Depth 0.313 0.500 1.500

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