Mould Design Guide

Figure 12.13 Angled lift splits

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12.5.2 Description of Operation

1. The tool opens and ejector bar F strikes the machine crosshead.

2. As the tool continues to open, ejector bar F forces pins D forward.

3. This in turn forces the lift splits C to move forward.

4. As pins B are secured to the splits, these are forced to follow the cam track A into
which the pins are located, thus forcing the splits upwards and outwards in
direction E.

12.5.3 Key Design Features

x Pins D are not connected to the splits C. The pins must be free to slide laterally
across the splits.
x The splits C must be hardened.
x A hardened wear ring is required for the splits to locate into.
x The outward movement of the splits must be greater than the maximum depth of
undercut.
x The cam track plate and pins B must be hardened to avoid wear.
x The maximum angle G should not exceed 10q.

12.5.4 Formulae

Refer to Figure 12.14. The sideways movement of each split is given by

S = L u sin G

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Figure 12.14 Cam track geometry

12.6 Form Pins

12.6.1 Discussion

Whereas angled lift splits are used for external undercuts, form pins are used to release
local internal undercuts. Clearly, form pins are only used where the undercut cannot be
jump stripped.

There are two basic designs for form pins:

x Straight action
x Angled action

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