New Alignment Options Machined from Parting Line

Progressive Components (Wauconda, IL) says its new Top Machine Style Bar Locks, which are designed to be machined from the top at the parting line, simplify machining steps and increase pocket accuracy by allowing the alignment pockets to be machined on the same setup as cavity and core plate pockets. For multi-parting line tools, Progressive has also added an X-Style Bar Lock configuration. Both Top Machine and X-Style Bars are available in three sizes to pair with corresponding guides.  

To avoid water lines and other mold features, new Internal Top Locks mount inboard versus at the mold base’s edge. These are available in three inch and three metric sizes — as well as shuttle sets — to provide a square footprint for maximum alignment with minimal space requirements. The new Counterbored Round Taper Lock is available in five inch sizes and provides counterbored mounting to allow for parting line installation. The new Rectangular Taper Bar Locks match industry standard sizing but reportedly extend performance with better materials and treatments utilized.

Progressive’s Z-Series Alignment Locks provide precision alignment of mold halves to protect shut-offs and to ensure parting line match. Each new Bar Lock, Guide and Internal Lock product is manufactured using patented Z-Series standards with proprietary materials and treatments to secure alignment throughout the life of the tool.

CAD geometry is available from the Progressive’s CADalog free parts library with downloads in multiple formats, including SolidWorks, NX, VISI, STEP, Parasolid, ACIS and IGES. Individual CAD files can be found at shop.procomps.com.