Patent ID: 6023829
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: B29C,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for adding an adder module to a modular injection molding machine, the modular injection molding machine including (1) an extruder/injector assembly, (2) a carriage assembly for carrying the extruder/injector assembly, (3) a first clamping apparatus for holding an associated first mold, and (4) a main frame assembly, the main frame assembly supporting the first clamping apparatus, the main frame assembly having a bottom plate with a back key slot, the adder module including a base plate, a front plate and a second clamping apparatus, the method comprising the steps of:positioning said base plate at any selectable laterally spaced distance from the bottom plate;placing said front plate on a front shelf on said base plate;installing a back key, said back key being received within the back key slot on the bottom plate and within a back key slot on said base plate; and,connecting said second clamping apparatus to said front plate.