machines/howtos/create-a-shut-off-for-the-beam-mould/resources.md
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To address the extrusion mold shut-off challenge, the solution involves precise mechanical modifications and specialized tools. Below is a concise breakdown of required components:

Tools

  • Welding equipment (for tack-welding steel plate components)
  • Drill with 4mm and 20mm drill bits (for hole creation)
  • Hammer (to slide/close the arrow-shaped mechanism)
  • Measuring tools (calipers/rulers for metric/imperial alignment)
  • Pressure testing setup (to verify seal integrity)

Hardware

  • Steel plates (with matching dimensions/hole patterns to existing mold plates)
  • Alignment pins (4mm and 20mm diameters for positioning)
  • Security pin (4mm diameter, spans all plates when open)
  • Screws/bolts (for nozzle plate attachment)
  • Nozzle plate (modified with welded arrow-slide components)

Software

  • CAD software (for designing shut-off geometry and hole alignment)

These components enable the creation of a reusable, leak-resistant mold system. The process emphasizes precision in drilling (±0.5mm tolerance) and robust welding to withstand extrusion pressures exceeding 50 bar[1][3].