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1 getting started Building your Mold-Masters hot runner system has never been easier. This portion of the Resource Guide will familiarize you with a number of the symbols, terms and page maps that clearly illustrate where to find information throughout this resource tool. To better understand what information you will find in each section, we ve included a brief on each section to help you locate the information you need. The Resource Guide is composed of 2 main sections: Knowledge and Catalog The Knowledge section contains 4 tabs: introduction - overview of Master-Series using this guide - this portion design fundamentals - the background science of hot runner design build your system - step-by-step how to specify your complete system The Catalog section contains 6 Product Line tabs: Femto-Lite Femto Pico Centi Deci Hecto The Catalog section also contains 4 Auxiliary Component tabs: Inlet Components Manifold Components Valve Components Hot Half Design catalog - product line section The Master-Series product line catalog pages are organized by processing capacity from small to large part applications. product line part size shot weight per gate Femto-Lite Small parts up to 5 grams Femto Small parts up to 10 grams Pico Medium parts up to 20 grams Centi Medium Parts 15 to 50 grams Deci Large Parts 50 to 500 grams Hecto Large Parts 500 to 3500 grams pg

2 The catalog pages for each product line are divided into 3 sections with specific design information: nozzles, manifolds and auxiliary nozzles section (for each product line) This section contains all nozzle style and gate detail information with cut out dimensions for tip, sprue, edge and valve gate systems. resource guide icons Icons are used to help you navigate through the various sections of the Guide. They are used to identify the section you are in as well as point you in the direction of other related components that you may need to reference. (ie. nozzles, manifolds, accessories.) manifold section (for each product line) This section contains all the MasterSPEED manifold configurations available within each product line. auxiliary section (for each product line) Contains Single Nozzle, Accu-In-Line and Water-Cooled Gate Insert information specific to the product line. catalog - component section This portion of the catalog contains component design details for products that can be used with more than one product line. At the top right of each page you ll find the product line reference associated with each component. This section contains the following tabs: inlet components - locating rings, inlet extension nozzles, both heated and non-heated backplate design data manifold components - manifold locators, pressure disks, locating cams, heater plates, main manifold step and 2 in-line main manifold options valve components - pneumatic and hydraulic actuators. References are made to appropriate product line(s) for each valve component temperature control - TempMaster-Series controller products with specific data on the 5 different models and on thermocouples, mold-connector plugs and electrical boxes resource guide terminology Mold-Masters uses various terms to refer to components listed in this resource. We recognize that our terms may not be yours and have prepared the following cross-reference to help you identify various components through-out the resource. inlet component: The part of the hot runner system that makes contact with the machine nozzle. The machine nozzle radius (spherical radius) must be specified to suit the machine nozzle to be used. The machine nozzle should also have an opening to match the inlet component selected. Longer inlet components can be selected where valve actuators are to be used, or as required by the mold design. (Refer to Inlet Component Section for example.) alternate terms: Sprue bushing, Backplate, Center heater, Inlet Extension, Machine Nozzle Pad. main manifold: Distributes melt from the inlet component to one or more sub-manifolds. Not always required on smaller hot runner systems. (Refer to Manifold Component Section for example.) alternate terms: Bridge, Distributor bar. pg

3 sub-manifold: Distributes melt from the main manifold, or inlet component to the individual nozzles. (Refer to any Manifold Section for example.) alternate terms: Manifold, Distributor. nozzle: Delivers melt from the manifold to the gate. (Refer to any Nozzle Section for example.) alternate terms: Drop, Hot Drop, Probe, Heater, Sprue, Cast, Heated Bushing. gate seal: Connected to the nozzle, usually threaded into the nozzle. Provides a seal between the nozzle and the mold steel. (Refer to any Nozzle Section for examples.) alternate terms: Transfer seal, T-seal, Tit-seal torpedo: Pointed component usually inserted into the front of the nozzle and held in place by the gate seal. Used in certain gating techniques to conduct heat into the gate and to minimize gate vestige. (Refer to any Nozzle Section for example.) alternate terms: Tip. alternate terms: Hydraulic Unit, Pneumatic Unit, Cylinder, Piston locating ring: Ring used to position the system in the mold plate and the mold in the machine. (Refer to Inlet Component Section for example.) heater plate: A plate with heater element that conveys heat to the manifold (used on bolt-in systems). (Refer to Manifold Components Section for example.) nozzle well: Cutout in moldplate to fit nozzle. (See any Nozzle Section for examples.) step: Additional spacer between manifold and nozzle (used when needed). (See Manifold Components Section for example.) liner/sprue: Component held in place in the front of the nozzle by the gate seal. Used in certain valve and sprue gating techniques. (Refer to any Nozzle section for examples.) valve pin: Pin which shuts off in the gate on valve gating techniques. (Refer to Valve Components Section for example.) alternate terms: Needle, Shut-off pin, Valve Stem valve actuator: Unit mounted into the top plate over the manifold to make the valve pins move. Can be operated by compressed air (pneumatic) or by pressurized oil (hydraulic). (Refer to Valve Component Section for example.) pg

4 gate detail page map Please review this page to assist you with locating specific information on each gate detail page. Icons may also be used to direct you to other sections of the guide where related design information can be found. gating method Design Guide Pico E-Type Torpedo icon indicates product section i.e. nozzle, manifold references L dimension from flange to tip SCALE 1:1 specific torque values for gate seal gate cut out dimensions nozzle options: part number, specific L dims, relating to process temp. and nozzle length SCALE 2:1 pg release date page code indicates: product line i.e. 05. for Pico nozzle section.01 page number i.e..020 pg

5 manifold page map Please review this page to assist you with locating specific information on each manifold page. Icons may also be used to direct you to other sections of the guide where related design information can be found. product name Design Guide Pico 1 Drop Sub Manifold - Sprue Gate icon indicates product section i.e. nozzle, manifold design cut out dimensions icon directs you to related components SCALE 1:2 pg release date page code indicates: product line i.e. 05. for Pico manifold section.02 page number i.e..010 pg

6 using Merlin - hot runners online Merlin is the perfect online tool for all your Master- Series needs. You can quickly and easily configure your Master-Series systems online and in real time using simple pull down menus and component search functions. Pricing, standard CAD files and lead times are available even before you submit your order. Retrieve product updates, order spare parts, download 2D and 3D CAD designs or check the status of an existing order all with the click of a button. updating your Master-Series design information printed format Mold-Masters reissues the Resource Guide content periodically based on engineering changes and updates. Therefore, it s important you always verify catalog page content by contacting your Hot Runner Specialist or nearest Mold-Masters office before commencing any final design work. updating your printed catalog pages Although Mold-Masters will issue periodic updates in print format, the best way to keep your catalog pages up to date is by using Merlin, available free of charge to any Mold-Masters customer. You ll have 24/7 access to all current catalog page content with all associated CAD data ready for download and printing. If you would like to request a Merlin password, please contact click on Merlin logo and select the getting a password link. Requests for catalogs, CDs and passwords can also be processed by contacting: Mold-Masters Limited Tel: (1) info@moldmasters.com Merlin consists of five major resources which are built specifically to help run your business. design your own hot runner systems and create a competitive quote - simple, fast and flexible. order your custom and standard parts online - 24 hours a day. track your order information including shipping status and history - updated immediately. download your custom drawings, catalog pages and user manuals - with the click of a button share your order information with your suppliers and partner companies - using the Merlin Collaboration tool. pg