Collapsible Core

Dove Tail Collapsible Core

Parts with internal protrusions, dimples, uninterrupted threads and cut-outs can now be economically produced on a high- or low-volume basis.

• For conventional threaded parts, the Collapsible Core could cut your cycle time up to 30% when compared with unscrewing or other complex actuating mechanisms.
• Efficiently mold plastic parts requiring internal threads, undercuts, protrusion or cut-outs.
• Medical, Military, Consumer, Closures, Plumbing, Sporting Goods, Automotive, Shipping Dunnage.

Features & Benefits

• DT Series – Individually Retained Segments 27 size offerings.
• Collapsible Cores offer faster cycle, smaller mold footprint and smaller press daylight requirements than unscrewing.
• Built-In-Cooling channels.
• Collapsible Cores can be Coated.

Specifications

• Core material: A2 Steel. HRC 54-57.
• Center Pins material: D2 Steel. HRC 60-62.

Classic B-Series

DME’s B-Series Mold Bases are a 5 plate design for molds where cavity and core are machined directly into cavity plates.

• B-Series mold bases represents an economy version of the A-Series without sacrificing any quality.
• The B-Series design combines the top clamp plate and the A-plate into the A-Clamping plate. Likewise, a beefed-up B-plate eliminates the need for a support plate on the core side of the mold.
• Available in 43 nominal sizes, from 7.875 x 7.875 to 23.75 x 35.5, to match the mold space requirements for your application.
• Other sizes can be ordered as a special.
• Typically called an “open & shut” tool, there is only one parting line where the runner and part(s) are ejected. The cores and cavities are typically inserted into the A and B plates.
• Like all our products, DME’s American “B” series Mold Bases come with your satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

• Available in 43 nominal sizes, from 7.875 x 7.875 to 23.75 x 35.5, to match the mold space requirements for your application.
• Other sizes can be ordered as a special.
• High-quality and reliable tolerances mean more time for mold and die makers to concentrate on cavities and cores – thus increasing productivity as much as 40%
• Like all our products, DME’s Mold Bases come with your satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Features & Benefits

• 5-plate Stack-up includes: A Clamping Plate, B-plate, Support Plate, Ejector Bar, Ejector Retainer Plate and a 3-piece housing.
• 9 Plate Thicknesses 7/8″ to 5-7/8″.
• No.1, No.2, No.3, No.7 steel types.
• Allows for components to be added, relocated or omited per your specifications.

Specifications

• In a “B” series mold base the cavity and core are often machined in the A & B plates.
• The cavity or “B” plate is usually thicker and eliminates the need for a support plate.
• Made of high quality, pre-finished mold and die steels that give you more for your money including: metallurgical consistency, more cleanliness in cavity steels, and more reliability.

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T-Series Mold Base

• T series , or three-plate, mold bases are used for molds that require separation of the part from the runner in the tool.
• T series mold bases consist of an A-clamping plate, X-1 plate, X-2 plate, B-plate, and the ejector assembly and housing.
• T Series mold bases for top runner molds that require two floating plates (X1 runner stripper plate & X2 cavity plate) to remain with stationary half of the assembly.
• The T series operates with two parting lines. The first parting line, which occurs between the X-1 and X-2 plates, separates the part from the gate prior to opening the main parting line. The main parting line then opens and the part is free for ejection.
• Available in 43 nominal sizes, from 7.875 x 7.875 to 23.75 x 35.5, to match the mold space requirements for your application. Other sizes can be ordered as a special.

Features & Benefits

• Automatic Degating – in auto mode.
• Separates runner and part.
• Allows central gating – for uniform fill.

Specifications

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AX-Series Mold Base

DME’s AX-Series Mold Base, is the same as the classic A-Series but with an added floater plate.

• An AX-series mold base is used for parts requiring core detail in the cavity side of the mold.
• When the mold opens, that core detail is pulled so that the part remains on the ejector side of the mold. The AX-series is essentially an A-series mold base with an “-1 plate, located between the A and B-plates but attached to the top half of the mold so that it can pull the part off the core detail.
• Available in 43 nominal sizes, from 7.875 x 7.875 to 23.75 x 35.5, to match the mold space requirements for your application. Other sizes can be ordered as a special.
• Like all our products, DME’s AX-series Mold Bases come with your satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Features & Benefits

• Production-proven construction that outlasts the longest runs, gives molders more quality parts per hour & more profitability.
• Made of high quality, pre-finished mold and die steels that give you more for your money including: metallurgical consistency, more cleanliness in cavity steels, and more reliability.

Specifications

• 9 Plate Thicknesses 7/8″ to 5-7/8″.
• No.1, No.2, No.3, No.7 steel types.

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X-Series Mold Base
(5&6 Plate)

DME’s X Series Mold Base is our stripper series with floater plates and reversed leader pins/bushings.

• X -Series, or stripper-plate, mold base sandwiches its stripper (X) plate between the A and B plates and it engages the edge of a part and pushes it off the core.
• The X Series assembly is available with a support plate (6-plate series) or without a support plate (5-plate series). Typically, the X Series is used with round parts like cups, caps, and containers.
• Available in 43 nominal sizes, from 7.875 x 7.875 to 23.75 x 35.5, to match the mold space requirements for your application. Other sizes can be ordered as a special.
• From a name you trust – DME Like all our products, DME’s American “AX” series Mold Bases come with your satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Features & Benefits

• Has two parting lines – one which allows the runners to de-mold and the other to allow for part removal.
• Automatic Degating – in auto mode.
• Separates runner and part.
• Allows central gating – for uniform fill.

Specifications

• 9 Plate Thicknesses 7/8″ to 5-7/8″.
• No.1, No.2, No.3, No.7 steel types.

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MoldBasics Mold Bases

Need an off-the-shelf mold base solution that ships immediately but offers you the most value?The perfect choice is DME’s value line, Mold Basics™.

The Economical Alternative:
When a projects budget mandates a lower cost, your need is immediate, or for low volume and/or prototype builds. DME’s MoldBasics™ is your choice.
With MoldBasics™ you only pay for the features that you need, but this versatile mold base gives you the ability to add more features later as your project demands.

From a name you trust – DME
Like all our products, DME’s MoldBasics™ line mold bases come with your satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Features & Benefits

• Cost Effective!
• Designed to grow with your needs.
• Guaranteed DME quality.

Specifications

• Available in DME No.1 steel ( medium carbon, AISI 1045) silicon-killed forging quality steel.
• Available in DME No.2 steel (AISI 4140-type steel) supplied pre-heat treated to 28-34 Rc.
• Sizes from 7.875”x 7.875” up to 15.875”x 23.875”
• Chamfered plates
• 3-piece ejector housing
• Machining for locating ring and screws
• Standard “A” Type clamp slots

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