Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

1 Straight (top) and shouldered (bottom) leader pins. Leader pins are often referred to as guide pins. The outer diameter of a leader pin is typically 0.0010 inch below nominal with a tolerance of +0.0000/-0.0005 inch. Photo Credit, all images (including landscape image): Jim Fattori.

Fit 103

Fit Function Lead Time Robotics 103

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2023

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Bill of Materials 52

Bill of Materials 3D printing Cycle time Supply Chain 52

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Various factors, such as the clearance and lubrication between the leader pins and their bushings, and the angle and direction that the mold tilts, will determine whether half the mold will disengage and fall to the ground. The injection half of this particular MUD insert weighs about 32 pounds.

Function 52

Function Fit 52