MOLD INTERLOCKS Tapered Interlocks (Round)
DME Tapered Interlocks provide positive metal- to-metal mold registry to align mold halves, mold plates or individual cavities and cores. The larger sizes are generally used with large molds or plates. The 1 ⁄ 2 and 3 ⁄ 4 sizes are generally used with small molds or to align cavities and cores. At least two sets are recommended for small molds or inserts, four for medium-size molds and six or more for large molds. To obtain accurate registry, the installation holes or pockets must be accurately aligned. For this reason, through construction is recommended because the two plates can be clamped together and line-bored. Combination construction can also be line-bored or at least partially line-bored to create a pilot for the blind pocket. Blind pocket construction in both plates is the most difficult installation. Close attention is required to make certain the two pockets line up. The tapered interlocks are intended to seat on the taper, NOT the face of the interlock. This provides positive alignment without the need for the face of the male and female to touch. There could be a gap 0.005" or larger between the faces of the interlock in mold closed position. There is stock allowance at the back of BOTH male and female details to permit fitting at assembly to match specific mold plate thicknesses and/or pocket depths.
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