Here discuss at least but not limited items shall be checked by QC of the mold maker when mold finish manufacturing.

1. Documentation
   Available, and content correct/complete information. Icludes
   • Mould drawings
   • Hot runner drawings
   • Hot runner manual
   • Mould and maintenance manual
   • Steel Inspection Reports
   • Spare Part List
2. Functionality
   • Molds assembly
     Smooth and without difficult.
   • Return pins fit
     0.05mm above parting-line and move smoothly.
   • Water flow test
     Turbulent flow obtained on all water circuits in.
3. Identification
   • Mold number
   • Mold Identification
   • Mold dimensions
   • Weight
   • Number of cavities
   • Hot runner system identification
   • Hot runner zone identification
   • Cavity identification
   • No. of water connections
   • Mould installation holes
     Standard platen configuration with holes and slots for direct clamp.
   • Cooling line connector within tai-bar area.
   • Fixed half location ring diameter.
   • Moving half location ring diameter.
   • Ejector plate return limit switch installed.
   • Hot runner connection / sockets as per user specification.
   • Temperature monitoring thermocouples of hot runner installed.
   • Water connections
     Sufficient clearance to connect and remove safety coupling.
4. Accessories
   • Back plates
     Fixed and moving half back plates to be of equal thickness.
   • Pry bar slots
     Available at all moving plates.
   • Insulation plates
     Fixed side and moving side.
   • Cable protection
     Inserted into mould base or covered.
5. General
   • Shims not included in assembly.
   • Welding no visible welding.
   • Cycle counter
     Fitted and located for easy reading.
   • Grooves
     Grease in slides and gibs.
   • Sharp edges and mold base surface finish
     All sharp edges removed for safe operation.