Why we need to set mold protection to prevent damage? Beside the injection molding machine itself, the second most expensive piece of equipment we use on a daily basis is the mold. If the molds are damaged, you are not only responsible for the cost of maintenance, but also for downtime and labor costs.If done correctly, the mold can rest on something as thin as a business card. Here are three key components for setting up mold protection on injection molding machines: 1. Starting position of mold protection When do you reach the point in the mold where you might break when the mold is closed? In the figure above, this point is when the mold touches the guide pin. This is where we
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