MOLD STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
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4/16/12
Section I. Line #2 revised to specify hydraulic cylinders must be rated to
withstand 2500psi
Ray Cederholm
4/2/13
Section B. Line #3 Added drawing of mini mold base and frame
Ray Cederholm
4/3/13
Section B. Line #8, DME slide retainers removed from list of approved
retainers, and Progressive SRT slide retainers put in its place.
Ray Cederholm
4/3/13
Section B. Line #6, Added standard KAM nozzle tip sizes for sprue O
diameter
Ray Cederholm
4/3/13
Section G. Line #12, Added requirement for tools designed to run in 500
ton press must have a water manifold for each mold half containing more
than 4 water circuits.
Ray Cederholm
4/3/13
Section K. Line #1, Added KAM mold number as requirement to be
stamped on tool
Ray Cederholm
4/3/13
Section P. Updated press inventory. #20 changed to #11. Press #32 and
Mini #1 taken out of service. Press #5 was added.
Ray Cederholm
4/3/13
Section J. Line #5, Added table for clarification of two shot die height
ranges relative to spacer installation
Ray Cederholm
4/10/13
Section B. Line #2, Eliminated H frame 08/09 base from available MUD
frames for lack of use.
Ray Cederholm
8/20/13
Secton J. Item #4, Spacing for two shot platen locators changed to 3.5912
from 3.5
Ray Cederholm
8/20/13
Section H. Item #1, Osco added to approved hotrunner supplier list, and
specified for hot sprue application
Ray Cederholm
8/20/13
Section J. Item #5, Updated die heights with different spacers for two shot.
Ray Cederholm
11/8/13
Added Section M. for prototypes on page #25
Ray Cederholm
12/30/13
Added Arburg Allrounder 420c to machine inventory with prints
Ray Cederholm
10/23/14
Added additional information for labeling mold components for assembly
in Section A Item #2.
Ray Cederholm
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Added press specs and available prints for machines at East plant.
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A. Initial Design
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Mold design is/will be the responsibility of the mold builder, unless otherwise specified in
the purchase order. KAM Plastics engineering department must approve all mold designs in
writing before final detail, mold fabrication, and/or material ordering. This approval, in no
way, relieves the mold builder of their obligations to produce a fully functional mold.
Mold ejector pins and components should be designed to error proof reassembly of the
mold. Ejector pins and removable details should be keyed to prevent misassembly if
necessary. At a minimum, pins and removable details shall be identified with letters,
numbers, or other appropriate identifying marks to match home locations in the mold. KAM
Plastics engineering will approve error proofing during the overall mold design approval.
If molds will be sampled by an outside source; a representative from KAM will be present (if
possible), and a process sheet of the run will be supplied to KAM Plastics. Before scheduling
a sample at an outside source, check for openings at KAM
Mold shop will check the print, when available, to the CAD, to determine any dimensional
differences.
Mold builder will check design for sufficient draft, with and without texture, and advise KAM
of any potential concerns.
When specified, mold design must include details of critical inserted components, including
core pins, vent inserts, etc. These details will show sufficient dimensions to permit making
replacement parts without referencing the features in the physical tool.
Date wheels, or a date matrix, are only to be used if specified on the part print, or if
specifically requested by KAM. Acceptable date wheel suppliers are DME and PCS. The date
wheel will be shown on the part print, and called out in the bill of materials.
All detail balloons, and complete bill of materials of mold components must appear on sheet
NO. 1 or NO. 2 of final design drawings. Bill of materials must include all materials required,
including trade names.
All materials, shrink factor to which tool is built, hardness of steel/s used, and finish must be
specified on the final mold design.
Cavities, cores, and runner bars to be specified with the type of material/hardness used in
the construction of each feature.
All family molds must have runner shutoffs. Acceptable designs for runner shutoffs include
rotating inserts, or inserted blocks in the runner channel, which can slide to the side or be
flipped over to block off the runner channel. Runner shutoffs must be designed so as to be
easily changeable from parting line with the tool set in the press.
Cavity, runner system, and ejector pin vents must be on final cavity design drawings.
Thin blades and details, which may be subject to frequent maintenance or replacement,
shall be inserted within the cavity.
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14. Cored Holes will be inserted, if possible, and made to the high end of the tolerance plus
.003-.005 larger. The goal of this specification is to ensure that tool maker designs the
tools cored holes so as to ensure cores are built in a steel safe condition to eliminate the
need to remake cores after initial sampling for parts not meeting dimensions. Core size will
be adjusted relative to actual part dimensions after initial tool sample. If it is not possible to
make cores steel safe due to mold shutoff conditions, this issue will be brought to the
attention of KAM engineering.
15. Stripper bolts shall be positioned in a manner, which does not interfere with the free fall
of either the runner or molded parts.
16. Runners in multi-cavity molds are to have a geometrically balanced layout. Parts should fill
at the same time.
17. Deep pockets requiring polishing will be inserted for access if possible relative to part/mold
design/requirements.
18. Valve gates on hot runner systems must be air, not oil. Valve gates are not to be used
unless no other option is available. Use of valve gates must be discussed and approved by
KAM engineering prior to design.
19. If a production mold has hand loads, the mold will have sensors for each hand load, so as
to allow the press to sense the presence, or lack thereof, so that the process may be setup
to not allow the machine to start a cycle without an insert present.
20. Tolerance for the mold shop will be half of the part print tolerance. In absence of a print,
tolerance is +/- .0015 to CAD.
21. In the case of unilateral tolerances, the mold builder will compensate CAD for nominal.
22. The following items will be determined at the time of quote and/or before final mold
design; early return, press size, parting line locks, and cavity finish
23. If requested, the tool shop will provide a written progress report showing the progress of
the mold. This will be shown in a timeline format showing the starting and finish dates. The
timeline will show approximate times for completions of major mold build functions.
24. Mold builder will provide KAM with final 3D solid tool CAD file for KAM records in .stp
format. Paper tool drawings are NOT required to be provided.
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B: Materials
1. All mold bases to be DME style or equivalent, unless otherwise specified.
2. The smallest/most cost effective available mold base is to be used for MUD molds relative to
part geometry/layout and tool design. MUD base inventory can be seen in the table below.
Frame Type
Size
Mini
4" X 5"
U (Orange)
(05 / 05)
U (Black)
(08 / 09)
U (Red)
(84 / 90)
U (Blue)
(10 / 12)
U (White)
(10 / 16)
U (Yellow)
(12 / 14)
(12 / 16)
3. MINI Mold Drawing
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4. Tools designed to run glass filled materials will be constructed out of H-13 or S-7 hardened steel.
5. Tools designed to run glass filled materials, including MUD molds, will be constructed with a
replaceable sprue bushing.
6. KAM standard nozzle tip orifice sizes are 1/8, 5/32, and . 3/8 orifice nozzle tips are used
for larger hotrunner equipped tools.
7. Wear plates of an appropriate hardness point difference relative to the application shall be used
on slides and/or other moving details.
8. Slides are to be held out of cavity by springs (slide size permitting) and/or mini-might, Superior, or
progressive SRT slide retainers. Holders are to be rated to hold the weight of the slide. See
examples of approved holders below.
Mini-might
Superior
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9. All ejector pins and ejector sleeves are to be of a standard size, DME or Equivalent. Metric
components, or other deviations from these standards, are not permitted unless approved by
KAM engineering.
10. Unless mold construction dictates differently, all molds are to use medium springs when used
on ejector and/or slide return system.
11. Ejector sleeves (ID and OD), ejector pins, and core pins used in an ejector sleeve shall be
hardened and nitrided.
12. Stripper plates are to be made of a softer material than the core. If practical, multiple cavities
on stripper plate are to be inserted in stripper plate to allow for easy repair of wear on
individual cavities. Stripper plate must be watered if thickness permits.
C. Mold Configuration
1. Ejector housing must be designed to be removed as one piece or must be doweled.
2. Mini molds will have a pry bar notch 5/8 up from the bottom of the mold milled
horizontally across both sides of the mold. The slot will be 1/8 deep and 3/16 to
wide. The intention of this slot is to allow for safe removal of a stuck tool in the MUD
Base.
3. Locating ring to be standard 3.990 Dia. DME or equivalent.
4. Sprue bushing is to be well polished and kept as short in depth as possible. Orifice
diameter to be determined at preliminary mold design. KAM standard nozzle sizes used
are 1/8, 5/32, , and 3/8.
5. If sprue bushing is used, a sprue puller will be required.
6. Sprue bushings are to be bolted and keyed.
7. Sprue bushing radius to be spherical radius on all standard and MUD molds.
8. Mini Molds will have a spherical radius.
Mini Mold Sprue Detail
9. Sprue pullers for molds designed to run TPE type materials will be constructed with a
Z type puller having a 150 puller with two horizontal notches running across the face
to prevent slippage. Th e pin is be keyed so that the puller if facing down.
10. Molds designed to run TPE type materials will have a sprue bushing blasted with TB2
blast media to allow for release of plastic from sprue bushing surface.
11. Knockout patterns must be SPI standard spacing, and shown on tool design. Knockout
pattern will correspond with available knockout holes relative to the press size on which
the mold is to be run. See machine platen prints for standard spacing.
12. Full molds are to have two safety straps (one on each side) which include a keeper
bolt hole for each safety strap so that it may be left secure on the tool while the tool is
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15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
running. Safety straps must not be blocked by tie bars relative to mold size. Mini Molds
are to have one safety strap located on the top of the tool and include a keeper bolt
hole. Safety straps on MUD molds are to be located on the operator side of the mold,
or on the top of the mold if locating on the side is not possible. Safety straps on MUDs
must have a keeper bolt hole. Safety straps must not interfere with insertion of the
mold into the MUD frame if the strap is located on the side.
Leader pins shall enter before any part of the mold is aligned or closed, for positive
alignment, and core/cavity protection.
A minimum of two die locks will be used for tools with high wear or unique shutoff
conditions such as vertical shutoffs, which are highly susceptible to wear.
Clamp slots shall be deep and 7/8 off mold base on both halves. The slot will be a
minimum of 7/8 wide to allow room for standard clamp toes.
Cores used as pullers, to help keep the tool with the ejector half of the tool during mold
opening, will have a minimum polish.
Support pillars must be sufficient to provide adequate assurance that the metal will not
yield to warp under the pressure of molding.
Support pillars are to be screwed into the back of the U-housing (ejector box) on all
full molds.
Use of shim stock is not permitted on new molds.
Use of shim stock on repairs is only permitted with permission.
D. Vents:
1. Vents are to be placed every 1 around the cavity, if feasible.
2. Depth of vents is to be determined by the material being molded. See following chart for
acceptable vent depth range relative to given materials.
Material
ABS
ACETAL
ACRYLIC
ABS/PA
PC/ABS
ASA
COPOLYESTER
ELASTOMERS
NYLON 46
NYLON 6
GLASS FILLED NYLON 6
NYLON 612
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(in)
.001-.002
.0005-.001
.0015-.002
.0005-.0015
.001-.002
.001-.002
Land Length
(in)
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.0005-.0014
.0005-.0008
.0003-.001
.0005-.0012
.0005-.0007
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
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GLASS FILLED NYLON 612
NYLON 66
GLASS FILLED NYLON 66
GLASS FILLED NYLON 66/6
POLYCARBONATE
PBT
GLASS FILLED PBT
PES
GLASS FILLED PES
HDPE
LDPE
PP
PS
PSU
GLASS FILLED PPS
FLEXIBLE PVC
RIDGID PVC
SAN
TPU
TPO
TPV
.0005-.0012
.0005-.0007
.0005-.0012
.0005-.0012
.001-.0025
.0005-.0009
.001-.0015
.001-.002
.001-.002
.0005-.0012
.0005-.0012
.0005-.0012
.0007-.0012
.001-.002
.0003-.0005
.0005-.0007
.0006-.001
.001-.0015
.0004-.0008
.0008-.0015
.0008-.001
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.03-.06
.1-.2
3. The vents land is to correspond to chart above for material molded, and be draw polished
4. Width of the vents to be determined by the size of the part.
5. Location of vents is to be shown on tool drawings.
6. Vent relief to be .01- .04, and lead out of the mold to atmosphere.
7. All ejector pins, which are to be used as vents, will have four flats with .06 land cleared
through all plates to ejector housing.
8. The end of all runner branch points are to be vented.
9. Specific attention will be given to nylon molds for proper venting.
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E. Ejection:
1. Ejector pins shall have enough travel to completely eject the part off the core, and out of
the mold.
2. Forward stops should be placed near machine knockout location/s.
3. Ejector pins shall have relief through mold base beyond necessary bearing surface.
4. Molds containing slides with a crash condition, such that if tool is closed with ejectors out
the slide interferes with the ejectors, will have an electrical switch installed behind the
ejector plate such that a signal is made only if the ejector plate is in the fully returned
position. This will also apply to molds with intricate, delicate, and/or complex lifters or any
other tooling condition dictating the use of this switch. The switch to be used is available
from Plastics Process Equipment, and is Part #: T-222. See picture below. Equivalent type
switch will also be acceptable provided it is similar in function and configuration.
5. Stand alone molds are to have guided ejection unless deemed unnecessary and/or cost
preventative relative to required annual part volumes. Mold maker will make suggestion
based on mold construction.
6. All molds are to have adequate ejector pin bearing surface, so as to allow pins to be installed
into bearing surface while ejector return springs are in a free uncompressed state.
7. Ejector pins are to have a minimum bearing surface of
8. Ejectors are to have spring return unless mold design dictates otherwise.
9. Spring return must be inboard of the mold base if possible.
10. Use standard English DME or equivalent core and ejector pins unless otherwise specified
and/or approved. Metric components are not allowed, unless approved by KAM
engineering.
11. blade type ejectors must be approved by KAM engineering before use.
12. All ejector knockout clearance holes must be at least 1 1/8 diameter. Knockout clearance
holes for 500 ton + tools must be 2 1/8.
13. Molds having a condition whereby damage can occur if the pins are not completely back
during mold closing, or otherwise necessary condition, will have 13 NC threaded holes in
the ejector plate so as to allow the ejector plate to be tied in to the press.
14. Ejector plates on MUD molds must be retained, so that the ejector plate cant separate from
the mold. This includes prototype molds.
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F. Runners and Gates
1. All runners shall be smooth with all corners rounded.
2. All runners are to be full round in configuration unless otherwise approved by KAM
engineering.
3. Size and configuration to be determined at mold design. General guidelines would be
.05 reduction from sprue to 1st. runner, and .025 reduction for every split after the
main runner.
4. Gates to be fully tapered (edge and sub-gate)
5. The mold builder will recommend the runner, gate size, and location unless otherwise
communicated by KAM. Final approval on size will come from KAM engineering upon
review of final mold design.
6. An ejector pin is to be located near sub-gates to allow gate flexibility and hold runner in
place for proper gate/part separation during runner ejection.
7. Edge gates for ridged materials are to be of a chisel design with a land length not to
exceed .03.
8. Full round runners are to be specified by diameter of full round. Depth to be .005 less
than diameter.
9. If approved for use. Trapezoidal runners are to be specified relative to the diameter
that will lay within the cross section. Trapezoidal runners shall have a 100 per side
taper.
10. A cold slug well shall be provided at the end of each runner section. The length of the
cold well shall be 2 times the diameter of the runner or max. A vent will be placed
off each cold slug well.
11. Sub-gates are not to be less than 450 from parting line unless approved by KAM
engineering.
12. Cashew gates are to be inserted in a split insert, which is easily removable from
parting line to allow for easy removal of stuck gates.
13. Edge gates must come off the center of the runner on the parting line if possible.
G. Cooling
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Water lines to run through A and B plates, and cavities where specified.
Watering should be designed to optimize cooling to shorten cycle time.
Water lines shall be located so as to not interfere with the press tie bars or mold clamp slots.
The input and output should be located on non-operator side when possible.
MUD molds with one IN and OUT per half will have water fittings on the top of the mold.
Water fittings are to be recessed when possible, and flush with the mold base surface to protect
water fittings. Adequate clearance is to be left around recessed fittings so as to allow room for
water fitting connector to be installed and removed without issue.
7. Water circuits to be labeled by circuit with IN and OUT for each circuit. This label will be
stamped in the mold next to each water fitting. Large slides must be watered.
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8.
9.
10.
11.
All water lines must be capable of maintaining a minimum of 90 psi.
Water lines to be between -1 in depth from the mold surface.
Water line fittings for all molds other than mini molds will be 350 series fittings.
O-rings are not permitted unless approved of. As an alternative to O-rings, running water
fittings out through the ejector box is permitted, provided there are ejector stops in place to
protect fittings.
12. Molds designed to run in a 500 + ton press will have water manifold/s on each half of the tool
containing more than 4 water circuits.
13. Water lines for Mini molds will be 1/8 900 elbow parker push lock fittings (W169PL-2-2) (1/8
pipe thread, 1/8 tube, 7/16 hex).
H. Hotrunners:
1. Approved hotrunner suppliers for KAM tools are Synventive, Inco, Heitec, and Osco.
Osco hot sprues to be used for heated sprue applications.
2. Hotrunner electrical connectors are to be protected on the top of the mold unless
otherwise specified in writing and approved. It is preferable that the fittings be
recessed into the tool for protection.
3. A drawing showing the hotrunner wiring will be required with each tool.
4. Hotrunner wiring description to be stamped on operator side of tool. (EX: Zone#1
Manifold, Zone #2 Drop 1, etc.) A plaque with a labeled drawing of the hotrunner
system is an acceptable substitution for this.
5. All wires are to be channeled and covered to eliminate the potential for wires to be
pinched.
6. All electrical components are to be of heat resistant material. No plastic electrical tape
or plastic coated wires to be used inside tool.
7. Molds with hotrunner zones up to 2 in number will use single zone plugs. Molds with 3
8 zones will use an 8 zone plug configuration. Molds with 9-12 zones will use a 12
zone plug configuration. Molds with greater than two zones will have one plug for
power, and one plug for Tc. See diagram below for required fittings.
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8. One Zone. Plug is CKPTIC-1
9. 3-8 Zones. Power plug is PIC-8-G , Tc Plug is MTC-8-G
10. 9-12 Zones. Power Plug is PIC-12-G, Tc Plug is MTC-12-G
I.
Hydraulic Fittings.
1.
2.
Parker Brand 60 series hydraulic fittings are to be used on molds with hydraulic cylinders
Only hydraulic cylinders are to be used to actuate cores. Cylinders must be designed to
operate using hydraulic oil, and capable of withstanding 2500psi of pressure.
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3.
H2-63 is the male fitting, and will be used for CORE SET
4.
H2-62 is the female fitting, and will be used for CORE PULL
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5.
6.
Mechanical or proximity switches to be used with cores to signal core set and pull.
Proximity switches are to be 24 Volt DC.
Molds with hydraulic cylinders or air cylinders and/or motors are to have electrical switches
installed in such a manner as to protect cores, slides, or lifters from damage. Switches must
tell the press the location of all moving parts before moving. Proximity switches are to be
24 volt DC.
J. Two Shot Tool Specifications
1.
Two shot tools will use only 12 zone plugs. The plugs to be used are Epic plugs available in
the DME catalog, and are the H-BE series. Female plug is to be used for Tc, and Male plug is to
be used for power. The hotrunner controller for this machine is built into the press, and uses
only these specified plugs. The press is capable of controlling up to 30 zones.
Plug for Thermocouple
Part#: 10.1970
Plug for Power
Part#: 10.1960
Panel Base, Double Latch Housing to be used for Both Plugs
Part#: 10.4620
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2.
Hotrunner plugs must be located on the Non-Operator side cover of the tool (facing back side
of press)
3. Care must be taken to ensure that the sprue bushing for the 2nd. shot is in the available range
of reach of the injection unit. The diagram below shows a schematic of this range, however, it
would be most desirable to have the sprue bushing 5 from the stationary platen.
The four black circles on the rotating platen
represent the 4 die locks, which align the
ejector half of the tool with the rotary platen.
These die locks are 3.5912 off center in both
directions (horizontally & vertically).
4.
These 4 die locks must be on the ejector half of any tool that runs in this press. They are
HASCO die locks with the part number Z0512/26//3530.
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5. Mold Thickness Limits:
(Machine at West)
The Chart below shows the die height ranges the press is capable of. This press requires spacers for different die height ranges. It
is a unique clamp in that it is a hydraulic press with a clamping unit that can move its position like a toggle. Goal should be to
keep the die height within the range established by the current spacers that are in the press.
With Current Spacers in Press
With Spacers KAM has on Hand
With no Spacers
Min
23.6"
15.75"
27.55"
Max
31.4"
39.37"
51.18"
Note: The following Clamp stroke information on these data sheets does not take into account the
rotating platen. The rotating platen was added on to the machine and is accounted for. The thickness
of the rotating platen is 4.75 so this must be taken into account when evaluating mold height, ejector
stroke, etc.
Mold Thickness Limits:
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Rotating Platen Print
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K. Mold Marking and Identification:
1. Customer Name, Part Name, Part Number, Shrinkage, KAM Tool#, and Weight of mold to be
stamped on operator side of ejector half of mold.
2. Mold to have property of _________ stamped on mold.
3. All cores, inserts, and cavity parts are to be stamped for type of steel. When cavities/inserts,
ejector pins, lifters, etc. are not interchangeable, a stamp indication position location will be
required.
4. Top of mold to be identified with letters.
5. Cavity ID, Cavity number, and location will be provided when known, and direction will be given
by KAM engineering as to placement. Cavity designations are not to be marked on ejector pins
unless approved by KAM Engineering. Marking cavities 2/4, 3/4, etc. is not acceptable. Only
single numbers or markings may be used. In other words, No designation of total tool cavitation
on every part is permitted.
L. Mold Handling:
1. All mold plates are to have eyebolt mounting holes for handling.
2. Eyebolts are to be located on four sides of both the cover half, and the ejector half. Handling
holes are to be located in such a manner that when the mold is picked up it will hang level.
3. Molds weighing less than 1000 lbs are to have -13NC hang hole
4. Molds weighing less than 2000 lbs but greater than 1000 lbs are to have 1-8N hang hole
5. Molds weighing more than 4000 lbs to have 1 7N hang hole
6. Mini molds are set by hand, and therefore do not require hang holes
M. Prototypes:
1. Prototypes will be reviewed on a case by case basis by KAM Engineering to determine what
the tooling needs to be capable of producing, as well as what is desired to be learned from the
running of the prototype.
2. Prototype parts should be gated in the same location, and with the same geometry as what is
planned for production tooling. If this is not possible, every effort should be made to make the
gate geometry and location as close as possible to that of the planned production tooling.
3. For quoting purposes, prototypes should be assumed to be steel unless otherwise specified with
submission of quote request.
4. Prototype molds should have water cooling, spring return ejection, and the ejector plate must
be retained.
5. KAM has two prototype pocketed M.U.D. units available that should be considered for fit, and
utilized if possible when quoting prototype parts. CAD is available for both units.
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6. The smallest prototype pocketed MUD is an 84/90, and is shown in the drawing below. This is
KAM tool # 903-P
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7. The largest prototype pocketed MUD is a 10-16, and it is shown in the drawing below. This is
KAM tool # 390-P
N. Dimensional Check
1. Mold dimensions, (production and proto-type) are required to be checked in the steel upon
request. KAMs engineering department will supply the marked print when the part print is
available.
O. Exceptions
1. Exceptions to KAMs mold standards and specifications must be in writing, and should be
noted at the time of quotation.
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P. Payment Terms:
Production Molds W/O Texture:
1. KAM will pay 50%, net 30 days from first sample.
2. Balance of 50% net 90 days from first sample, provided mold is approved by KAM
engineering for steel dimensions and process capability.
Production Molds With Texture:
1. KAM will pay 50%, net 30 days from first sample.
2. KAM will pay balance of 40% net 90 days from first sample, provided mold is approved by
KAM engineering for steel dimensions and process capability.
3. KAM will pay remaining 10% net 30 days after sample and confirmation of acceptable
texture.
Prototype Molds:
1.
KAM will pay 100% net 30 days after first sample
Late Fees:
1. Molds that are late will be charged a late fee.
2. Late fee will be 1% per day for each day after the agreed mold completion date.
Q. KAM Machine Inventory Specs:
(West Plant)
Press
#
Type
Shot Size oz.
Int. Ratio
X:1
Part
Removal
Core
Air
blow
Ejector
Sensor
250 Ton Toshiba
19.2
12.2
Picker
No
Yes
250 Ton Toshiba
16
14.7
Robot
Yes
300 Ton Van Dorn
30
10
Robot
No
300 Ton Van Dorn
20
13
Robot
No
No
300 Ton Van Dorn
30
10
Robot
No
No
170 Ton Van Dorn
14
10
Picker
No
Yes
170 Ton Toshiba
10
Robot
No
Yes
190 Ton Toshiba
10.2
11.3
Picker
No
300 Ton Van Dorn
20
10
Robot
No
10A
310 Ton Toshiba
19
12.2
Robot
Yes
11
60.7 Ton JSW
Picker
No
Yes
12
60.7 Ton JSW
2.6
Picker
No
Yes
13
60.7 Ton JSW
Picker
No
Yes
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17
50 Ton Van Dorn Ergotech
4.8
10
Picker
No
18
120 Ton Toshiba
8.1
14.3
Picker
No
21
110 Ton JSW
4.3
Picker
No
Yes
22
120 Ton Van Dorn
10
None
No
23
500 Ton Van Dorn
40.3
25
Robot
Yes
24
275 Ton Arburg 2 Shot
#1: 10.3 / #2: 7.4
None
No
25
500 Ton Van Dorn
59
25
Robot
No
Yes
26
120 Ton Toshiba
6.5
11.5
Picker
No
27
120 Ton Toshiba
6.5
14.1
Picker
No
28
120 Ton Toshiba
8.1
14.3
None
No
29
110 Ton Cincinnati Roboshot
1.6
Picker
No
No
No
30
50 Ton Van Dorn Ergotech
4.8
10
Picker
Yes
31
110 Ton Arburg Allrounder 420c
4.7
None
Yes
32
35 Ton Niigata
0.99
None
No
No
33
50 Ton Arburg
2.3
None
Yes
40
55 Ton Cincinnati
4.44
10
Picker
No
No
Yes
41
55 Ton Cincinnati
4.44
10
None
No
No
No
42
55 Ton Cincinnati
4.44
10
None
No
No
Yes
43
55 Ton Cincinnati
4.44
10
None
No
No
No
Mini 3
7 Ton Nessei
0.19
12.7
None
No
Yes
Mini 4
7 Ton Nessei
0.19
12.7
None
No
Yes
(East Plant)
Press #
Type
Shot Size oz.
Int.
Ratio X:1
Part
Removal
Core
Air
blow
Ejector
Sensor
1E
500 Ton Toshiba
63
10
Sepro
Yes
No
2E
165 Ton Krauss
12
10
Sepro
No
No
3E
165 Ton Krauss
12
10
No
No
No
5E
165 Ton Krauss
12
10
No
No
No
6E
50 Ton Sandretto
4.23
10
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
7E
275 Ton Arburg
Horiz: (15.3oz)
Vert: (4.9 oz)
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9E
310 Ton Toshiba
56.8
10
No
No
No
10E
170 Ton Toshiba
30
10
No
No
No
No
11E
225 Ton Sandretto
17.5
10
Sepro
No
No
12E
60 Ton Toshiba
5.5
10
No
No
No
No
13E
610 Ton Toshiba
126
10
Sepro
Yes
No
14E
350 Ton Sandretto
45.5
10
No
1HYD/1AIR
No
No
15E
350 Ton Sandretto
45.5
10
No
1HYD/1AIR
No
No
16E
310 Ton Toshiba
56.8
10
No
No
No
17E
425 Ton Sandretto
44
10
Sepro
Yes
No
19E
425 Ton Sandretto
44
10
Sepro
Yes
No
20E
500 Ton Toshiba
63
10
Sepro
1HYD/1AIR
Yes
No
21E
880 Ton Krauss
160
10
Sepro
Yes
No
22E
820 Ton Sandretto
138
10
Sepro
1HYD/1AIR
Yes
No
(Mexico)
Press
#
Type
Shot Size oz.
Int. Ratio
X:1
Part
Removal
Core
Air
blow
Ejector
Sensor
Mex 1
50 Ton Demag
4.8
10
None
Yes
Mex 2
120 Ton Van Dorn
10
None
No
Yes
Mex 3
300 Ton Van Dorn
20
10
Picker
No
No
Mex 4
300 Ton Van Dorn
20
10
Robot
No
No
No
Mex 5
170 Ton Van Dorn
14
10
None
No
No
Mex 6
60 Ton Engel
3.2
10
None
No
No
Mex 7
100 Ton Engel
3.7
None
No
Mex 8
100 Ton Engel
3.5
None
No
No
Mex 9
40 Ton Engel
0.8
None
No
No
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KAM (West) Machine Clamp Specs
Press
Tonnage
Brand of Machine
Tie Bar
Spacing
Max
Open
Min Mold
Ht.
Max Mold
Ht.
Ejector
Stroke
NISSEI
4"
8.6"
4"
Hydraulic
.785"
35
Niigata
11.02"
9.06"
5.91"
9.84"
2"
50
Van Dorn Ergotech
13.9"
24"
8.25"
Hydraulic
3.94"
50
Arburg
12.2"
21"
8"
18.5"
4.91"
55
Cincinnati Vista
12.8"
7"
5.91"
13.78
3.94"
60.7
JSW
14.2"
10.24"
6.3"
14.6"
2.835
85
Toshiba
14.57"
24.8"
6.7"
Hydraulic
2.5"
110
JSW
16.1"
13.78"
7.9"
17.7"
4.016"
110
16.1
13
5.9
17.7
3.94
110
Cincinnati Roboshot
Arburg Allrounder
420c
16.54"
19.69"
9.84"
Hydraulic
6.89"
120
Van Dorn HT
17"
14"
6"
16"
3"
120
Toshiba ISG
16.1"
27.7"
7.9"
Hydraulic
3.5"
170
Van Dorn HT
20"
17"
6"
18"
4"
190
Toshiba ISG
22"
37.4"
9.1"
Hydraulic
4.7"
250
Toshiba ISG
22"
39.4"
9.4"
Hydraulic
4.7"
300
Van Dorn HT
25"
24"
8"
25"
6"
310
Toshiba
25.2"
41.7"
11.8"
Hydraulic
4.9"
500
Van Dorn Spectra
34.9"
57.2"
14.2"
Hydraulic
6"
KAM (East) Machine Clamp Specs
Press
Tonnage
55
60
Brand of
Machine
Sandretto
Toshiba
Tie Bar
Spacing
14.56"
12.2"
Max
Open
17.71"
20.9"
Min
Mold
Ht.
4.72"
6.3"
Max
Ejector
Mold Ht. Stroke
Hydraulic
5.9"
20.8"
2.4"
165
Krauss
19.6" H
17.7" V
24.4"
11.2"
Hydraulic
5.9"
19.6" H
17.7" V
20"
22.4"
20.6"
33.5"
N/A
7.2"
7.5"
8.27"
Hydraulic
33.5"
28.75"
5.9"
3.9"
N/A
24.8"
24"
46.43"
41.7"
9.31"
11.8"
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
8.85"
4.9"
165
170
225
275
310
Krauss W/
Spacers
Toshiba
Sandretto
Arburg (2
Shot)
Toshiba
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350
425
Sandretto
Sandretto
23.5"
29.1"
N/A
N/A
7.87"
9.8"
23.5"
33.4"
N/A
N/A
500
610
Toshiba
Toshiba
34.2" H
31.8" V
38"
41.3"
62.99
13.8"
15.8"
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
6.3"
6.3"
820
Sandretto
49" H
41.8" V
N/A
13.8"
43"
N/A
880
Krauss
39" H
35.4" V
79.5"
13.7"
Hydraulic
10.2"
Mexico Machine Clamp Specs
Press
Tonnage
Brand of
Machine
40
Engel
Van Dorn
Ergotech
50
Tie Bar Spacing
Max
Open
Min Mold
Ht.
Max Mold
Ht.
Ejector
Stroke
Tiebarless
13.79
7.09
Hydraulic
3.94
13.9"
24"
8.25"
Hydraulic
3.94"
20.5"
8.5"
20.5"
5.91"
60
Engel
Tiebarless 25.5"X 16.75"
Platen
100
Engel
Tiebarless
17.72"
9.84"
17.72"
3.94"
120
Van Dorn HT
17"
14"
6"
16"
3"
170
Van Dorn HT
20"
17"
6"
18"
4"
300
Van Dorn HT
25"
24"
8"
25"
6"
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R. KAM Machine Prints (Organized by tonnage)
7 Ton NISSEI
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
34
4/10/13
35 Ton Niigata
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
35
4/10/13
40 Ton Engel
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
36
4/10/13
Platen Layout for 40 and 60 Ton Engels
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
37
4/10/13
50 Ton Van Dorn Ergotech
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
38
4/10/13
50 Ton Arburg
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
39
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
40
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
41
4/10/13
55 Ton Sandretto
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
42
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
43
4/10/13
55 Ton Cincinnati Vista Sentry
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
44
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
45
4/10/13
60 Ton Toshiba
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
46
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
47
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
48
4/10/13
60.7 Ton JSW
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
49
4/10/13
100 Ton Engel
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
50
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
51
4/10/13
110 Ton JSW
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
52
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
53
4/10/13
110 Cincinnati Milacron Roboshot
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
54
4/10/13
110 ton Arburg Allrounder 420C Golden Edition
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
55
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
56
4/10/13
120 ton Van Dorn HT
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
57
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
58
4/10/13
120 Ton Toshiba
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
59
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
60
4/10/13
165 Ton Krauss
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
61
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
62
4/10/13
170 Ton Van Dorn HT
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
63
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
64
4/10/13
170 Ton Toshiba ISG
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
65
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
66
4/10/13
190 Ton Toshiba ISG
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
67
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
68
4/10/13
250 Ton Toshiba ISG
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
69
4/10/13
Proprietary
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70
4/10/13
310 Ton Toshiba (East Plant)
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
71
4/10/13
Proprietary
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72
4/10/13
310 Ton Toshiba (West Plant)
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
73
4/10/13
Proprietary
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74
4/10/13
300 Ton Van Dorn HT
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
75
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
76
4/10/13
500 Ton Toshiba
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
77
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
78
4/10/13
500 Ton Van Dorn Spectra
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
79
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
80
4/10/13
610 Ton Toshiba
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
81
4/10/13
Proprietary
KAM Plastics Corp. Mold Standards
82
4/10/13
820 Ton Sandretto
Proprietary
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