Freeze both sides of the interface
Identify the exact proposed clamping-unit configuration, mold revision, fixed and moving halves, mounting concept and installed options. A machine family name or a mold outline is not enough.
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CLAMP UNIT / MOLD MOUNTING
A mold that fits the machine envelope is not yet proven mountable on its platens.
Pair the fixed and moving mold mounting faces with configured platen drawings, centering features, drilling or slot patterns, the approved mounting method, installed access and acceptance evidence.
ANSWER FIRST
Release the mounting interface from two controlled drawing sets.
The buyer needs one revision-controlled comparison of both mold halves and both configured platen faces. A matching mold envelope, nominal platen size or center feature does not close mounting method, usable-area, obstruction, load or installed-condition questions.
Complete the overall mold-envelope check separatelyMold-mounting release gate
- Identified machine configuration and mold revision
- Fixed and moving mounting-face drawings
- Approved centering and fixing relationships
- Closed access, obstruction, height and load actions
- Configured acceptance and change-control evidence
ONE DECISION / CLEAR BOUNDARIES
Do not merge platen mounting with four adjacent fit checks.
Each page owns one buyer decision. Link the released records together without letting one partial match become a complete compatibility claim.
| Decision | Question | Page ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Overall mold-envelope fit | Can the complete mold enter, sit within the clamping unit, open and provide the required removal path? | Keep this on the mold-envelope and shot-size page; carry its released result into this review. |
| Fixed-side mounting fit | Does the fixed mold half match the configured fixed platen's usable face, locating relationship and approved fixing method? | This page owns the drawing overlay, open actions and evidence for the fixed-side mounting interface. |
| Moving-side mounting fit | Does the moving mold half match the configured moving platen without conflicting with the ejector or other installed interfaces? | This page owns platen attachment; the ejector page owns ejector motion, load path and coupling. |
| Nozzle and sprue-bush fit | Do the melt-entry components align and contact as approved for the identified machine, injection unit and mold? | Keep this on the nozzle and sprue-bush page; do not use platen centering as proof of melt-path fit. |
| Changeover execution | How will the released mounting interface be handled, checked and handed over during a mold change? | Keep the task sequence and production release on the mold-change page; this page supplies its controlled interface record. |
RFQ / INTERFACE REGISTER
Twelve fields turn “the mold should fit” into a reviewable record.
Keep mold requirements and proposed-machine data in separate, revision-controlled records until the responsible parties release their relationship.
| Field | Record for the proposed machine and mold | Evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Interface identity | Proposed machine and clamping-unit configuration, injection unit where relevant, mold, fixed/moving mold halves, mounting option and every drawing revision | One revision-controlled interface register with named supplier, toolmaker, buyer and integrator owners |
| Mold-side mounting drawings | Fixed- and moving-side clamp-plate outlines, thicknesses, holes, slots, threads, locating features, protrusions and reference datums | Released mold mounting-face drawings for both halves, not a general mold assembly image |
| Configured platen drawings | Usable fixed- and moving-platen faces, drilling or slot pattern, datums, center features and identified installed options | Supplier-controlled drawings for the exact proposed configuration and revision |
| Centering and locating | Mating feature identities, datums, dimensional relationship, permitted adapters or reduction components and ownership | Dimensioned overlay and written disposition for every mismatch or adapter |
| Mounting method | Approved manual clamp, direct fixing or automatic clamping concept; component identities, quantity basis, access and option dependency | Supplier- and toolmaker-approved interface detail plus applicable component instructions |
| Usable mounting area | Required mold contact and fixing zones compared with the usable platen face, including edge distances and unavailable regions | Marked drawing overlay that distinguishes nominal platen size from usable mounting area |
| Installed obstructions | Tie bars, guards, ejector components, robot mounts, unscrewing interfaces, manifolds, hoses, sensors and other configured items near the mounting faces | Configured machine and cell drawings with a reviewed clash/action register |
| Mold weight and load basis | Mold and half weights, center of gravity, support or handling concept and the supplier-confirmed machine boundary for the proposed setup | Controlled mold mass record, handling drawing and configuration-specific supplier review |
| Mold height impact | Closed mold height plus the effect of the selected mounting or clamping arrangement on the available setup range | Configured stack-up review linked to the separate mold-envelope decision |
| Access and handling | Intended installation direction, lifting/support points, tool access, connector access and interference-free handling path | Reviewed layout and handling plan under the site's approved safety and lifting controls |
| Acceptance evidence | Drawing checks, approved observations, representative mounting confirmation, deviations, punch-list closure and retained as-built files | Signed FAT, SAT or mold-trial record tied to the delivered machine, mold and mounting configuration |
| Change control | Recheck triggers for mold, clamp, adapter, platen, ejector, robot, unscrewing, guarding or other relevant configuration changes | Named owner, revision history and release rule in the project handover pack |
EVIDENCE SEQUENCE
Move from identified drawings to one as-configured acceptance record.
This sequence structures procurement evidence. It is not a mold installation, lifting, clamping, operating or safety-validation procedure.
Collect mounting-face drawings
Request separate, dimensioned mold-side and machine-side records with datums, usable areas, patterns, center features, protrusions and revision status.
Overlay the fixed and moving sides
Compare each mold half with its configured platen. Keep centering, fixing, usable area and every clash or unavailable zone visible as separate checks.
Release the mounting method
Name the approved clamping or direct-fixing concept, component identities, access and option dependencies. Do not infer a universal method from an unconfigured template drawing.
Close installed-condition boundaries
Review mold mass and center of gravity, mold-height impact, handling route and conflicts with ejector, robot, unscrewing, hoses, guards or other installed equipment.
Retain configured acceptance evidence
Record the reviewed drawings, approved method, representative observations, deviations, final configuration and recheck triggers in the FAT, SAT or mold-trial handover.
PRIMARY SOURCES / BOUNDARY
Official sources define interface fields and a manufacturer example—not this supplier's capability.
EUROMAP 2 is bounded as a 1996 recommendation, EUROMAP 102 is identified as Draft 1.0 from January 2026, and the ARBURG drawing remains attributed to one named product. No source dimension is transferred.
EUROMAP 2 — Injection Moulding Machines: Mould Fixing and Connection Dimensions (1996)
EUROMAP's official recommendation library lists this 1996 document for mold fixing and connection dimensions, supporting a separate review of the mold-to-machine mounting interface.
Boundary: This is a legacy recommendation, not a globally mandatory or current safety standard. Its applicability, edition and dimensions must not be assumed for a proposed machine or mold.
EUROMAP 102 Draft 1.0 — Technical Data for Injection Molding Machines
The official January 2026 draft separates mold mountings, clamping systems, centering features, drilling templates and fixed/moving platen mounting drawings as machine-data fields.
Boundary: Draft 1.0 is a draft data model, not a final standard, certification, design rule or proof of any NEW ORIENTAL IMM configuration. Confirm the current release and configured supplier data.
ALLROUNDER 370 S Technical Data (2026)
This named manufacturer's technical sheet is an example of fixed/moving platen mounting drawings that distinguish hole patterns and interfaces for a reduction ring, quick clamping, robot mounting and unscrewing.
Boundary: The drawing and every value apply only to the identified ARBURG product and stated equipment. No dimension, option, performance or compatibility is transferred to NEW ORIENTAL IMM.
BUYER QUESTIONS
Mold mounting and platen interface FAQ
These answers keep envelope fit, centering, fixing, installed access and supplier capability from being mistaken for one claim.
01If a mold fits between the tie bars, is it mountable on the machine?+
Not yet proven. Overall envelope fit and platen mounting fit are separate decisions. Compare the fixed and moving mold mounting faces with the configured platen drawings, centering relationship, approved fixing method, usable area, installed obstructions, load boundaries and acceptance evidence.
02Is the nominal platen size enough to confirm mold mounting?+
No. The review needs the usable mounting face, drilling or slot pattern, center features, unavailable regions, installed options and the mold's actual fixed- and moving-side mounting details.
03Does a matching locating feature prove the whole interface fits?+
No. Centering is one check. The fixing pattern or clamp arrangement, contact area, access, mold height, weight and center of gravity, ejector relationship, protrusions and configured obstructions still need separate evidence.
04Can an ARBURG platen drawing be used to size a NEW ORIENTAL IMM machine?+
No. The cited ARBURG sheet only demonstrates how one named manufacturer documents a product-specific mounting face and adjacent interfaces. Request supplier-controlled drawings for the exact proposed machine configuration.
05Does EUROMAP 2 prove that a proposed machine is compliant or safe?+
No. The official library lists EUROMAP 2 as a 1996 recommendation about mold fixing and connection dimensions. It is not treated here as a globally mandatory or current safety standard, certification or proof of supplier capability.
06What should be attached to the mold-mounting RFQ?+
Attach the fixed- and moving-side mold mounting-face drawings, mold and half weights, center of gravity where available, handling concept, protrusions and interface revisions. Ask for configured fixed/moving platen drawings, mounting method, option dependencies, open-action ownership and acceptance evidence.
07Is this a mold installation or clamping procedure?+
No. It is a procurement and engineering-evidence checklist. Installation, lifting, clamping, inspection and testing must follow the current manufacturer instructions, the machine and cell risk assessment, applicable rules and the site's authorized procedures.
MOLD MOUNTING / NEXT STEP
Request one fixed-and-moving-side mounting interface pack.
Attach both mold mounting-face drawings, mass and handling records, protrusions and revisions. Ask for the configured platen drawings, approved mounting method, option boundaries, acceptance evidence, deviations and recheck triggers.
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