D-M-E Master Unit Die MUD Quick-Change M Adapter Frame Systems for Standard mold Bases -D-M-E
D-M-E Master Unit Die Quick-Change™ Adapter Frame Systems for Standard Mold Bases MUD_adapter_rev1 11/3/05 3:14 PM Page 1
AF 2 Table of contents System Accessorie Ear Plate Installation Instructions Adapter Frame Installation Instructions AF6-7 12/18 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates(AEP 011& AEP 022) AF 8 14/20 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011& AEP 022) AF 9 16/21 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011& AEP 022) AF 10 18/26 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011& AEP 022) 22/30 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011& AEP 022) AF 12 24/36 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates(AEP 011 AEP 022)........AF 13 Quick Coupler Knockout Rod Assembly. AF 14 Balancing Lift Bars and Buttons AF 15 MUD Mold Change Ca AF 16 Adapter Systems with Instant-ConnectM Waterlines....... AF 17 Waterline System Ordering Instructions. AF 17 Features, Applications and MUD Mold Change Car AF18-19 4-Coupler Instant-Connect Waterline System AF2021 6-Coupler Instant-Connect Waterline System AF2223 10-Coupler Instant-Connect Waterline System AF24-25 Mold Base Adapter Back Section Manifolds AF 26 Ear Plate Machining Specifications AF 26 The MUD Waterline Purge System "M AF 27 Frame ordering information Item number and description (see charts on corresponding page Standard frames and ear plates are constructed of prehard steel. Prehard stainless and other steel grades available (quotation on request). Armorclad* can also be specified Frame rails have been treated for enhanced wear resistance Armorclad"is the registered trademark of Armorclad, In Ear plate sets include mounting holes, dowel holes, knockout holes and S" supplied standard 3.990 Frame supplied standard with clamp slots Mounting screws optional Specify locations MASTER US.00-626-6653www.dmenet UNIT DE Canada800-387-6600 m Europe32-15-215011
AF 2 Table of contents U.S. 800-626-6653 ■ www.dme.net Canada 800-387-6600 ■ Europe 32-15-215011 System Accessories....................................................................................................................AF 4 Ear Plate Installation Instructions ......................................................................................AF 5 Adapter Frame Installation Instructions ......................................................................AF 6-7 12/18 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011 & AEP 022)................... AF 8 14/20 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011 & AEP 022)................... AF 9 16/21 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011 & AEP 022)................. AF 10 18/26 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011 & AEP 022)................. AF 11 22/30 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011 & AEP 022)................. AF 12 24/36 Quick-Change AF 010 Companion Ear Plates (AEP 011 & AEP 022)................. AF 13 Quick Coupler Knockout Rod Assembly....................................................................... AF 14 Balancing Lift Bars and Buttons........................................................................................AF 15 MUD Mold Change Cart....................................................................................................... AF 16 Adapter Systems with Instant-Connect™ Waterlines ........................................... AF 17 Waterline System Ordering Instructions .......................................................................AF 17 Features, Applications and MUD Mold Change Cart.........................................AF 18-19 4-Coupler Instant-Connect Waterline System...................................................... AF 20-21 6-Coupler Instant-Connect Waterline System...................................................... AF 22-23 10-Coupler Instant-Connect Waterline System.................................................... AF 24-25 Mold Base Adapter Back Section Manifolds.............................................................. AF 26 Ear Plate Machining Specifications ................................................................................ AF 26 The MUD Waterline Purge System™............................................................................. AF 27 Frame ordering information • Item number and description (see charts on corresponding page) • Standard frames and ear plates are constructed of prehard steel. Prehard stainless and other steel grades available (quotation on request). Armorclad* can also be specified. Frame rails have been treated for enhanced wear resistance. * “Armorclad” is the registered trademark of Armorclad, Inc. • Ear plate sets include mounting holes, dowel holes, knockout holes and locating ring clearance holes as illustrated. • “S” supplied standard 3.990 • Frame supplied standard with clamp slots. • Mounting screws optional. Specify locations. MUD_adapter_rev1 11/3/05 3:14 PM Page 2
AF3 The Quick-Change concept for standard mold bases Production changeovers in less than 10 minutes Standard mold bases can be interchanged in less than 10 minutes with MUDs Quick-Change adapter frame system. It's the most economical quick-change system available and it works with any standard mold base in any molding machine up to 500-ton capacity The system is based on a Master Unit Die frame that remains in the molding machine during production changeovers. The frame is installed without modifying the machine. Standard mold bases equipped with companion ear plates are interchanged within this adapter frame Just one adapter frame accommodates an unlimited number of standard mold bases. While these frames can remain in the machine indefinitely, they are easily transferred to other machines. No other special mounting hardware is required The MUD Quick-Change system is based on the unique slide and clamp approach to mold changeovers developed by master Unit Die Products Standard mold bases equipped with MUD ear plate sets simply slide in and out of the Quick-Change adapter frame. Just one MUD adapter frame is needed for each molding machine selected for Quick-Change operation Installation is fast. Simply clamp the Quick-Change adapter frame to the platens of any molding machine selected for Quick-Change operation. Companion ear plates are bolted to the standard mold bases to be interchanged in the machine. Both the machine and the standard mold bases are now ready for production changeovers in less than ten minutes MUD Quick-Change adapter frames and companion ear plates are available in six standard sizes. Each accommodates a wide range of standard mold bases. Selecting the largest adapter frame that fits a molding machine allows interchanging of standard mold bases up to the machine's maximum capacit U.S.80o-626-6653 Ndme net MASTER Canada8oo-387-6600 Europe32-15-215011 UNIT DE
U.S. 800-626-6653 ■ www.dme.net Canada 800-387-6600 ■ Europe 32-15-215011 AF 3 The Quick-Change concept for standard mold bases Production changeovers in less than 10 minutes Standard mold bases can be interchanged in less than 10 minutes with MUD’s Quick-Change adapter frame system. It’s the most economical quick-change system available and it works with any standard mold base in any molding machine up to 500-ton capacity. The system is based on a Master Unit Die frame that remains in the molding machine during production changeovers. The frame is installed without modifying the machine. Standard mold bases equipped with companion ear plates are interchanged within this adapter frame. Just one adapter frame accommodates an unlimited number of standard mold bases. While these frames can remain in the machine indefinitely, they are easily transferred to other machines. No other special mounting hardware is required. The MUD Quick-Change system is based on the unique slide and clamp approach to mold changeovers developed by Master Unit Die Products. Standard mold bases equipped with MUD ear plate sets simply slide in and out of the Quick-Change adapter frame. Just one MUD adapter frame is needed for each molding machine selected for Quick-Change operation. Installation is fast. Simply clamp the Quick-Change adapter frame to the platens of any molding machine selected for Quick-Change operation. Companion ear plates are bolted to the standard mold bases to be interchanged in the machine. Both the machine and the standard mold bases are now ready for production changeovers in less than ten minutes. MUD Quick-Change adapter frames and companion ear plates are available in six standard sizes. Each accommodates a wide range of standard mold bases. Selecting the largest adapter frame that fits a molding machine allows interchanging of standard mold bases up to the machine’s maximum capacity. MUD_adapter_rev1 11/3/05 3:14 PM Page 3
AF 4 Adapter frame system accessories MUD Balancing Lift Bars These bars feature slide-and-lock attachment for fast positioning at the balance point of the standard mold base. This allows the mold base to be easily lowered in and raised out of the adapter frame. The bar fits over inexpensive buttons mounted on mold bases in place of eye buttons are available in eities to 5, 140 pounds. (See page AF 15) Quick Coupler KO This optional assembly permits molding machines hydraulic knockout systems to operate at their maximum stroke. The recommended system is based on three push points an ull back. It locks the mold ejector system to the with a simple push and turn action U.s.800-626-6653awww.dme.net Canada8o0-387-6600 Europe32-15-215011
AF 4 U.S. 800-626-6653 ■ www.dme.net Canada 800-387-6600 ■ Europe 32-15-215011 Adapter frame system accessories MUD Balancing Lift Bars These bars feature slide-and-lock attachment for fast positioning at the balance point of the standard mold base. This allows the mold base to be easily lowered in and raised out of the adapter frame. The bar fits over inexpensive buttons mounted on mold bases in place of eye bolts. Lifting bars and companion buttons are available in capacities to 5,140 pounds. (See page AF 15) Quick Coupler KO Rod Systems This optional assembly permits molding machines’ hydraulic knockout systems to operate at their maximum stroke. The recommended system is based on three push points and one pull back. It locks the mold ejector system to the machine’s hydraulic knockout system with a simple push and turn action. (See page AF 14) NOTE: Specifications subject to change without prior notice. MUD_adapter_rev1 11/3/05 3:15 PM Page 4
AF 5 Companion ear plate installation instructions Equipping standard mold bases with MUD Quick-Change adapter system to mold base companion ear plates is a fast and easy procedure. The following steps are an efficient and recommended installation method Parallel Preparation Before installing Master Unit Die Quick-Change adapter frame companion STEP 1 ear plates, inspect the plates for foreign matter and high spots (400 grit stone is recommended for removing high spots). After the plates are cleaned and free of burrs, spray the surfaces with a high quality mold protection. This aids in preventing build-up between the MUD companion ear plates and the standard mold base STEPS 3. 4 &5 Installation STEP 1: Mount the ear plate to the cavity side of the standard mold ba using the base's locating ring to locate the ear plate Scale the side of the standard mold base in parallel to the ear plate and transfer the bolt holes. Then dowel the ear plate to the standard mold base. STEP 2: Remove the ear plate from the standard mold base STEP 3: Set the cavity side ear plate on a machine capable of locating holes + 001. Strap the ear plate on the machine, top side down Indicate the runner side of the ear plate in straight. STEP 4: Use indicator to find center of locating ring hole TEP7 STEP 5: Place the two dowel pins in the plate or the standard mold base and set it on the ear plate STEP 6: Strap the standard mold base on the machine STEP 7: Install the ejector side ear plate bolt and dowel pin holes as ndicated on the ear plate print. STEP 8: Ear plates can be installed on each individual standard mold base for the most efficient production changeovers, or they can be transferred from one standard mold base to another STEP 9: After the companion ear plates are installed on a standard mold base and the adapter frame is installed in the molding machine, the B MUD Quick-Change adapter frame system is ready for operation Mold changes can now be made in as little as six to ten minutes. NⅢ·sTEP S.80o-626-6653 o dme. net MASTER 8oo-387-66 m Europe32-15-215011 UNIT DE
U.S. 800-626-6653 ■ www.dme.net Canada 800-387-6600 ■ Europe 32-15-215011 AF 5 Companion ear plate installation instructions Equipping standard mold bases with MUD Quick-Change adapter system companion ear plates is a fast and easy procedure. The following steps are an efficient and recommended installation method. Preparation Before installing Master Unit Die Quick-Change adapter frame companion ear plates, inspect the plates for foreign matter and high spots (400 grit stone is recommended for removing high spots). After the plates are cleaned and free of burrs, spray the surfaces with a high quality mold protection. This aids in preventing build-up between the MUD companion ear plates and the standard mold base. Installation STEP 1: Mount the ear plate to the cavity side of the standard mold base using the base’s locating ring to locate the ear plate. Scale the side of the standard mold base in parallel to the ear plate and transfer the bolt holes. Then dowel the ear plate to the standard mold base. STEP 2: Remove the ear plate from the standard mold base. STEP 3: Set the cavity side ear plate on a machine capable of locating holes ±.001. Strap the ear plate on the machine, top side down. Indicate the runner side of the ear plate in straight. STEP 4: Use indicator to find center of locating ring hole. STEP 5: Place the two dowel pins in the plate or the standard mold base and set it on the ear plate. STEP 6: Strap the standard mold base on the machine. STEP 7: Install the ejector side ear plate bolt and dowel pin holes as indicated on the ear plate print. STEP 8: Ear plates can be installed on each individual standard mold base for the most efficient production changeovers, or they can be transferred from one standard mold base to another. STEP 9: After the companion ear plates are installed on a standard mold base and the adapter frame is installed in the molding machine, the MUD Quick-Change adapter frame system is ready for operation. Mold changes can now be made in as little as six to ten minutes. Scale in Parallel Bolt and Dowel to Mold Base STEP 1 Find Center of Hole STEPS 3, 4 & 5 Indicate in Straight and Strap to Table STEP 7 STEP 9 MUD_adapter_rev1 11/3/05 3:15 PM Page 5