Alignment interlock for molds and dies

摘要

An alignment interlock for reciprocating tooling that includes a female lock having a central engagement area and a corresponding male lock having a profile shaped to matingly engage with the central engagement area. A plurality of particle rings are preferably formed on an engagement surface of the profile and an engagement ramp having a polished, radiused lead-in is preferably formed at a leading edge of the profile.

主权项

1. An alignment interlock for reciprocating tooling comprising:
a female lock having a central engagement area; a male lock having a profile shaped to matingly engage with the central engagement area; a plurality of particle rings formed on an engagement surface of the profile across a width of the male lock, wherein each of the plurality of particle rings comprise an annular recess encircling a corresponding portion of the engagement surface.