Injection Molding Machine Bolt Hole Locations

[dpackard]

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of what the SPE standard is for bolt hole locations in injection molding machine plattens? In particular I am looking for locations in machines over 1000 tons.

 

[patprimmer]

Have you asked the SPE for a copy.

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Pat
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[dpackard]

I have called SPI and they say there isn't a "standard". Press manufactures just use the same holes to stay competitive and interchangeable with their competition. One guy I talked to it is probably based mostly on the DME moldbase sizes for safe clamping pratices. Other than that there really doesn't seem to be any kind of standard.