摘要 |
<p>This invention relates generally to an apparatus for rotationally casting a portion of a tire, and, more specifically, to an apparatus that has a floating alignment mechanism that allows a portion of a mold to move in the radial direction of the tire, which it. at least; partially forms, allowing the molding apparatus to omit, the use of tie bars. The -mechanism may comprise two set of needle roller bearings that are orthogonally arranged to allow radial movement of a portion of a mold.</p> |