Thanks go out to Phil N., Mike, Bill, Hans and Phil C for the tips on mold
development. I will certainly incorporate draft angles and slots in the mold
to facilitate extraction of the part. I will also look into a flexible
material for the actual mold itself.

I must say that it is really neat to have over 1200 consultants at your
fingertips willing to help out with any assembly problem. The technet
network is to be commended for its rapid response and expert advice. Thanks
again to all who responded to my post.

Bill Kasprzak
Moog Inc., Electronic Assembly Engineering


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Crepeau, Phil [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 1:09 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: [TN] Recommendations for developing a mold
>
> hi,
>
> i think the suggestions for adding a draft angle to the walls of the mold
> are what you need.  i'd also suggest that stay with an aluminum mold and
> get the inside of the mold teflon coated.  your parts will come out
> without any release on them.  also you might think about cutting slots at
> the seam of the mold so that you can get something like a screwdriver in
> there to help pry the pieces of the mold apart.
>
> phil
>
>

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