SUBTRACTIVE / RECONFIGURABLE PIN TOOLING FOR COMPOSITES THERMOFORMING & COMPRESSION MOLDING

Jim D. Gray & Associates, Inc.

Supporting O.E.M.’s since 1977

Builds multiple molds from the same tooling using adjustable pin technology.

· Bolster (Frame) Mold Materials

Steel / P20 Steel

Aluminum

· Pin Mold Materials

Wood

Aluminum

Steel / P20 steel

Epoxy

Custom materials upon request

· Automatic Pin Adjustment Module

MACHINE DESIGN

Products built from this technology include:

Missile nose cones

(36 hours from CAD to finished product)

Bullet resistant panels

Cowlings for Formula 1 racing equipment

Subtractive / reconfigurable pin technology lets the mold builder iterate designs at will for multiple applications. By moving the pins forwards and backwards. Once no longer required pins can be reconfigured for immediate use as the next pattern, tool, jig or fixture.

SUBTRACTIVE / RECONFIGURABLE PIN TOOLING

FOR COMPOSITES COMPRESSION MOLDING

& THERMOFORMING

· Adaptable & Re-Usable Mold Technology

Mold beds up to 6 feet by 18 feet

Pin sizes in 1, 2, 4, 8, and 20 inch

· Re-Workable Molds

When tooling is worn pins are adjusted &

re-cut for continuing production

· CNC Retrofits (for optional auto pin adjust)

· Pressures

50,000psi / 200 MPa