The Basics of Tapered Interlocks

摘要

In Part 1 of this series in September,we reviewed the various types of tapered interlocks and the pros and cons of each.If you are going to use tapered interlocks in a mold,there's a few additional things you should know.If they are not located,installed and maintained properly,they can be either completely ineffective or can be the cause of various molding issues.Tapered interlocks can do more than just prevent parting-line mismatch on a molded part.When used properly,they can help protect the mold from catastrophic damage.