Skip to main content
DME
  • My Account
  • Find a Rep
  • Contact
  • Help
  • Global Locations

Welcome to DME! We’re here to help.

Looking for an answer? You can send a question to our support team or search our FAQs.

Need CAD data, a technical guide, or MSDS? Visit our Resources Center.

Want to purchase product? Shop the online catalog.

Interested in a career? 
View the list of available positions.



Need to contact us by phone?


  • United States - 800-626-6653
  • Canada - 800-387-6600
  • 
Europe - 32-15-215011
  • Asia - (86-775)8601-9031
  • Worldwide - 248-398-6000

Languages

  • English
  • Español
  • Products
  • Services
    • Applications Engineering Services
    • Contour Roughing Services
    • Moldflow Services
    • Hot Runner Service Center
    • Temperature Control Repairs & Calibration
    • Barrel Resleeving & Repair
  • Support
    • Customer Support
      • Request a Catalog
        • Find A Rep
        • DME Customer Satisfaction Survey
        • Share Your Feedback
      • Order Support
        • Request a Quote
        • Order Options
        • Product Pricing/Promotions
        • Shipping Options
        • Returns
        • Terms Of Sale
        • Credit Application
    • Resources
      • Shop Online Catalog
      • New Products
      • Feature Sheets
      • CAD Data
      • Digital Catalogs
      • PDF Catalogs
      • Product Documentation
      • Installation Information
      • Technical Guides
      • Application Examples
      • MSDS / SDS
      • Multimedia
      • FAQs
      • DME University
      • Webinars
      • Industry Links
    • Company
      • A New Business Model
      • A Rich History
      • Focus on Quality
      • Global Commitment
      • Global Locations
      • Quality
      • Innovative Partners
      • Testimonials
      • Events
      • News
      • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Products
    • Services
    • Support
    • Resources
    • Company
    • Contact Us

    Search

    Resources

    Resources

    • Shop Online Catalog
    • New Products
    • Feature Sheets
    • CAD Data
    • Digital Catalogs
    • PDF Catalogs
    • Product Documentation
    • Installation Information
    • Technical Guides
    • Application Examples
    • MSDS / SDS
    • Multimedia
    • FAQs
    • DME University
    • Webinars
    • Industry Links

    What is the difference between a “US Standard” Mold Base, MoldBasics, and Edge Base?

    US Standard mold bases by DME refers to the primary DME mold base offering in the USA and Canada. This standard was developed by DME in the late 1940s and has been an industry standard for over 60 years. Today, this includes A-Series, B-Series, X-Series, AX-Series, and T-Series which may vary in the number of plates used but for the most part, component positions in the X- and Y-axis directions are positioned in the same locations. For this reason, only the A-series plan views are detailed in the DME Mold Bases and Plates catalog.

    MoldBasics, and Edge Base are modeled after the US Standard A-Series mold base, with some variations. MoldBasics was offered by DME as an economical form of the A-Series with some reduced or simplified features (although the MoldBasics mold base would be produced with the same exacting standards and quality as a US Standard A-Series mold base). For example, a MoldBasics mold base would not be shipped with finished ground parting line surfaces, and the mold maker would be expected to finish-grind the parting line surfaces.
     
    The Edge Mold Base is a unique standard offering, modeled after the US Standard A-series. However some of the features are in different positions versus DME A-Series. Please refer to the appropriate pages in the DME Mold Bases and Plates catalog for details specific to the Edge Mold Base. 

    CONTACT US

    USA - 800-626-6653
    Canada - 800-387-6600
    Mexico - 442-713-5666
    Europe - 32-15-215011
    Asia - (86-775) 8601-9031
    Worldwide - 248-398-6000

    HAVE A QUESTION?

    You can send a question to our support team or search our FAQs.
    ASK NOW
    SEARCH FAQs

    GIVE FEEDBACK

    DME values your feedback. How can we make our site more useful for you?
    TELL US

     

    SIGN UP FOR DME OFFERS

    Sign-up

    CUSTOMER SUPPORT

    • Request Catalog
    • Find a Rep
    • Customer Satisfaction Survey
    • Share Your Feedback
    • Contact Us

    MY ACCOUNT

    • Sign In
    • Register
    • Order Status
    • Place Quick Order

    ORDER SUPPORT

    • Request a Quote
    • Ordering Options
    • Product Pricing
    • Shipping Information
    • Returns
    • Terms of Sale
    • Credit Application

    RESOURCES

    • Shop Online Catalog
    • CAD Data
    • New Products
    • Digital Catalogs
    • Multimedia
    • Webinars
    • FAQs

    COMPANY

    • About Us
    • History
    • Global Locations
    • Quality
    • News
    • Events
    • Careers

     

    • United States – 800-626-6653
    • Canada – 800-387-6600
    • Mexico – 442-713-5666
    • Europe – 32-15-288730
    • Asia – (86-755) 8601-9031
    • Worldwide – 248-398-6000

     

    • Mold-Masters
    • Uniloy
    • Ferromatik
    • Cimcool
    • Tirad

    Milacron Plastics Machinery

    Milacron Plastics Machinery is the only full-line global supplier across the industry’s three primary machinery applications – injection molding, extrusion and blow molding.

    Applying deep-rooted industry knowledge and expertise, we deliver advanced technology solutions to diverse customers and end markets across the globe.

    See company links below.

    2014 © COPYRIGHT DME, A MILACRON COMPANY.  TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY POLICY