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INJECTION MOULD STANDARDS
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Table of Contents
Abstract ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Section 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 2: Mould Design .............................................................................................................................. 4
Section 3: Mould Delivery & Progress Reports ........................................................................................... 7
Section 4: Mould Sampling Requirements ................................................................................................... 7
Section 5: Mould Certification & Build Tolerance ...................................................................................... 7
Section 6: Mould Supplier Maintain Cost & Quality ................................................................................... 8
Section 7: Mould Identification .................................................................................................................... 8
Section 8: General Mould Construction ....................................................................................................... 9
Section 9: Mould Surface Finish ................................................................................................................ 10
Section 10: General Mould Steels & Components ..................................................................................... 10
Section 11: Runners & Gating ................................................................................................................... 11
Section 12: Hot Runner Manifolds / Hot Sprue Bushing ........................................................................... 11
Section 13: Inserts ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Section 14: Parting Line & Vents............................................................................................................... 12
Section 15: Mould Locks ........................................................................................................................... 13
Section 16: Waterlines ............................................................................................................................... 13
Section 17: Leader Pins .............................................................................................................................. 14
Section 18: Ejection ................................................................................................................................... 15
Section 19: Return Pins & Support Pillars ................................................................................................. 15
Section 20: Die Springs & Clamp Slots ..................................................................................................... 16
Section 21: Mould Lubrications ................................................................................................................. 16
Section 22: Slides ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Section 23: Lifters ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Section 24: Hydraulic Cylinders ................................................................................................................ 18
Section 25: Welding / Heat Treating .......................................................................................................... 19
Section 26: SPT .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Section 27: Shipping / Transportation ........................................................................................................ 19
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Abstract
This Injection Mould Standard has been developed by ABC Group Exterior Business Unit to
document standard practices developed using lessons learned and best practices in the design
& builds of Injection Moulds.
The design of a good Injection Mould permits repeatable moulding of parts free of sink, read
through, deformation and other poor characteristics. Using this standard, ABC Group is able
to produce quality parts that conform to customer expectations and continue to receive
recognition as one of the most reputable suppliers in North America.
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Section 1: Introduction
1. The purpose of this document is to provide tooling sources with standards for quoting and
construction of injection moulds for ABC Group.
2. ABC Group values supplier’s opinion and encourages all tool sources to submit their
recommendations to improve the quality and effectiveness for moulds.
3. The intent of this document is not to include all possible requirements and therefore
consultation for specific customer standards or requirements with each new project is
necessary.
4. The information disclosed in this Mould Standard is considered privileged and confidential
material. Any disclosure, copying or distribution of these documents without ABC Group’s
authorization is prohibited. If any of the following pages are missing or unclear please
contact ABC Group’s Engineering Department.
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xxix. Sourcing:
xxx. All quotes and purchases orders to be released through ABC Group Tech
Centre CAE Service team. CAE Service team will assist PM/PE/ME with
technical aspects of the process and achieving timing requirements.
xxxi. A DCS is to be issued into the MyABC Parts database application to
support scheduling and databanking
3. It is the responsibility of the tool source to update mould design when incorporating
engineering changes regardless of whether the mould is under construction or completed.
4. A complete bill of material is to be provided specifying original manufacturer, part number
and origin of purchase.
5. Original hot runner supplier designs (2D&3D) & BOMs are to be provided to ABC.
6. Approval of mould design from ABC does not relieve tool vendor of responsibility of
delivering a tool that produces a dimensionally correct part within the quoted cycle time.
7. It is expected that during the tool design stages, the tool maker will identify and notify ABC
if there are any part features (rib to wall ratios, minimal draft, etc.) that could affect the
performance of the tool or produce an unacceptable part.
8. All CAD data, feasibility reports, mould flows and tooling aids are to be considered
intellectual property of ABC and shall made available to ABC at any time. Upon completion
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of mould, tool source is to provide ABC all of the above mentioned items. Mould designs are
to be provided in their native software format as well as a copy in .STP format.
9. All moulded parts are to have identification:
a) Part number.
b) Material type.
c) Date wheel/grid.
d) Any other identification required will be provided by ABC Engineering.
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3. Tools that have components protruding beyond the clamp plates are to have protection in
order to prevent damage to tool while loading or placing on the floor. In cases where there
are items protruding from the bottom of the mould, feet must be installed on both core and
cavity so that individual halves of the tool can safely stand alone.
4. Water and hydraulic lines are to be connected from the non-operator side of tool.
5. Components weighing more than 25 lbs. must have their own lifting devices.
6. Electrical connections for hot manifold are to be placed on top of the tool.
7. Tools running in a press greater than 500 ton must have hydraulic ejection with flow
dividers.
8. Safety straps are to be located on opposite sides of the mould and painted yellow for high
visibility.
9. All tools are to have shot counters.
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2. Moulds will be constructed in either P20 or HHP20 from Finkle, particularly for cavities.
Should HHP20 be required it will be requested in RFQ. Refer to Table 2 for common
accepted tool materials and applications.
COMPONENT STEEL TYPE HARDNESS (RC)
Core & Cavity
P20 or HHP20 28-32/34-38
( Cut Direct into Steel )
P20 or HHP20 28-32/34-38
H13 48-52
Core & Cavity Inserted
420 Stainless 50-52
S7 54-59
P20 28-32
Slides & Lifters H13 48-52
Moldmax 30
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Mould Base 4140
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a) Parting line 100% contact for a minimum of 1.0″ around the part perimeter.
b) 100% contact of approximately 6 in2 around the leader pins.
c) All other areas are to be relieved by 0.030″.
d) Parting line vents should be typically every 2″, ½″ wide and vented to atmosphere,
3. Water inlets and outlets shall be stamped with ½″ high letters on the side on the tool. All
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Figure 1, Waterline Positioning from Mould Surface and Ejector/Core Pin Diagram
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Vent slot
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8. Horn pin diameter to be as large as possible without compromising the structural integrity of
the slide steel.
9. Preferably preference is that slides are to have an internal cooling circuit.
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The information in this Manual is subject to change without notice, revision levels and history is
available for identification of latest version.
Peter Bollmann
0 1/19/15 John Sudak Initial Release
Ageth Wicknesvaran
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