Pre-Mount Mold Readiness

Injection Mold Pre-Trial Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before Mounting

This injection mold pre-trial inspection checklist verifies whether a completed mold is mechanically and interface-ready before it is mounted in the molding machine for trial. The review focuses on shut-off condition, ejector reset, side-action movement, utility and electrical connections, machine interface, and revision-controlled documentation.

The same pre-mount review should also be repeated after major repair, modification or maintenance when the mold condition or interface may have changed. Finding a problem on the bench can prevent first-close damage, slide or ejector interference, incorrect utility hookup, and revision mismatch before press time is committed.

This page covers the static readiness check immediately before mounting. Broader lifecycle inspection belongs to the Full Injection Mold Inspection Checklist , while dynamic filling, process setup and trial results belong to the Mold Trial Checklist .

Scope boundary: this is a pre-mount mechanical, utility, electrical and documentation readiness check. It does not approve molded-part dimensions, establish a process window, validate production capability or constitute final mold acceptance.
Pre-Mount Review Focus
  • Check shut-off condition, ejector return and side-action movement before press mounting.
  • Confirm water, oil, air, hot-runner and electrical interfaces against the current mold documentation.
  • Verify mold identity, current revision and machine-interface readiness before the trial is scheduled.
Injection mold pre-trial inspection on a workbench checking shut-offs side actions and utility interfaces before mounting
Static pre-mount inspection checks mechanical condition, interfaces and revision readiness before the mold enters the press.

Static Inspection Scope

What Is a Pre-Trial Static Inspection for an Injection Mold?

Engineering Definition

A pre-trial static inspection is a workbench-based readiness check performed before press mounting. It confirms that the mold's mechanical systems, utility and electrical interfaces, machine-mounting conditions and revision-controlled records are ready for installation without requiring molding pressure or a production cycle.

What the Static Inspection Actually Verifies

The purpose is to find conditions that can be confirmed without running plastic through the mold. The inspector checks whether the physical tool matches its current documentation and whether mechanical movement and external interfaces are suitable for safe installation.

  • Tool ID & Revision: confirm the mold identity, drawing or layout revision and documented engineering changes against the physical build.
  • Guiding & Alignment: check leader pins, bushings, wear surfaces and mating features for smooth engagement, visible damage or abnormal interference.
  • Shut-Off Condition: inspect the intended contact areas and use suitable bench methods where needed to identify mismatch, daylight or incomplete seating.
  • Ejection & Side Actions: confirm ejector return, available travel, slide or lifter movement, locking condition and interference-free sequencing.
  • Utility & Electrical Interfaces: match water, oil, air, hot-runner and electrical connections to the current circuit and connector documentation.
  • Machine Interface: confirm the relevant locating, mounting, clamp and connection requirements before the mold is scheduled for installation.

Why Perform the Check on the Workbench?

A problem discovered before mounting is usually easier to inspect, document and correct than the same problem discovered after the mold occupies press time. The static review therefore separates mounting-readiness issues from the filling, processing and molded-part questions that should be evaluated during the actual trial.

Inspection principle: static inspection should confirm observable mechanical and interface conditions against the project-defined mold requirements. It should not create universal clearance, contact or pressure-test limits where the drawing, mold specification or internal standard defines the acceptance criterion.

What This Static Inspection Does Not Approve

Pre-mount inspection does not prove filling performance, establish a process window, approve molded-part dimensions or demonstrate production capability. These downstream activities require trial and validation evidence; see the Injection Mold Validation Guide for the broader validation stage.

Stage Boundary

Static Inspection vs. Mold Trial vs. Mold Acceptance

These stages are related but they do not answer the same engineering question. Static inspection determines whether the mold is ready to be mounted; mold trial evaluates how it behaves under actual machine conditions; mold acceptance confirms whether the project-defined tool requirements and handover evidence have been satisfied.

Stage 01

Pre-Trial Static Inspection

Question: Can this mold be mounted without a known mechanical, utility, electrical or revision-related blocker?

Typical output: GO, HOLD or REWORK for mounting readiness. It does not prove molded part quality or process performance.

Stage 02

Mold Trial

Question: How does the mold fill, vent, cool, eject and behave under actual molding-machine conditions?

Typical output: trial settings, observations and issue records. A trial does not by itself establish final production capability or tool acceptance.

Stage 03

Mold Acceptance

Question: Have the project-defined tool requirements, documentation and handover conditions been satisfied?

Typical output: acceptance or open-item status against the agreed Injection Mold Acceptance Criteria .

Stage Primary Decision Typical Evidence Not Its Job
Static Inspection Ready to mount? Mechanical condition, interfaces, revision and inspection record Filling, dimensional or process approval
Mold Trial How does the tool behave in the press? Machine settings, molded samples and trial issue log Final handover or long-term capability approval
Mold Acceptance Are agreed tool requirements satisfied? Project-specific acceptance and handover evidence Ongoing production quality control
Typical sequence: complete the static check before mounting, then evaluate dynamic behavior during trial, and use project-specific acceptance criteria later when the required tool and handover evidence is available. Findings at any stage may send the mold back for correction before the next step.
Section boundary: this comparison only separates the three stages. Detailed trial methods, process validation, dimensional approval and final acceptance procedures belong to their respective specialist pages.

Inspection Triggers

When Should You Run or Repeat the Pre-Trial Inspection?

Run the pre-mount check before the mold first enters the press, and repeat the affected inspection scope whenever repair, modification, service, storage or transfer may have changed the mold's mechanical, utility, electrical or revision-controlled condition.

Engineering principle: an earlier inspection result should not automatically be carried forward after a change that can affect mounting readiness. Recheck the affected systems, and repeat the full static inspection when the extent of the change cannot be isolated confidently.
  • 01

    Before First Mounting

    Perform the complete static inspection before a new mold is installed for its first trial. Confirm that the physical build, mechanical movement, external interfaces and current documents support a GO, HOLD or REWORK mounting decision.

  • 02

    After Repair, Rework or Engineering Change

    Reinspect after insert replacement, steel correction, shut-off repair, ejector work, side-action adjustment or another ECN-driven change that may alter fit, travel, seating or the approved mold revision.

  • 03

    After Utility, Hot-Runner or Electrical Service

    Recheck affected water, oil, air, heater, thermocouple, connector and hot-runner identification after service or rewiring. Confirm the physical interfaces against the current circuit or wiring documentation before mounting.

  • 04

    After Transfer, Long Storage or Major Maintenance

    A transferred or stored mold may develop corrosion, seized movement, missing fittings, damaged connectors or documentation mismatch. Recheck the relevant mechanical and interface conditions before returning the tool to the press.

Reinspection scope: not every minor administrative update requires a complete teardown or full reinspection. The repeat check should match the systems affected by the change; use a full pre-mount review when the change history, physical condition or interface status is uncertain.

Mounting Disposition

GO / HOLD / REWORK Decision Rules Before Mounting

The static inspection should end with a clear mounting disposition. GO means the inspected mechanical and interface conditions are ready for installation; HOLD means an important condition is still unresolved or unverified; REWORK means the mold requires physical correction before it can be reconsidered for mounting.

Disposition rule: do not issue a GO for mounting when a safety-critical movement, shut-off condition, utility or electrical interface, machine-fit requirement, or required revision record remains unresolved. Acceptance should follow the drawing, mold specification and project-defined inspection criteria rather than a universal numeric limit.
  • GO

    Ready for Mounting

    Use GO when the required pre-mount checks are complete and no known condition prevents safe installation on the intended machine.

    • Mold identity and current revision are confirmed.
    • Guiding, shut-off, ejector and side-action conditions meet the applicable mold requirements.
    • Required utilities and electrical connections are identified, matched and checked using the specified project method.
    • Machine-side locating, clamping and interface requirements are confirmed for the intended press.
    • Required inspection records are complete enough to support the mounting decision.
  • HOLD

    Do Not Mount Until the Finding Is Resolved

    Use HOLD when a required condition cannot yet be verified or when the available evidence does not support a safe mounting decision.

    • Ejector return, side-action locking or another critical movement remains uncertain.
    • Shut-off seating shows an unresolved mismatch, daylight or abnormal contact condition.
    • Water, oil, air, hot-runner or electrical identification is incomplete or inconsistent with the current documentation.
    • Machine-interface compatibility has not been confirmed.
    • A required revision, circuit map, wiring reference or inspection record is missing.
  • REWORK

    Physical Correction Is Required

    Use REWORK when the inspection identifies a physical condition that must be corrected on the mold before another mounting review can be completed.

    • Damaged, loose or incorrectly seated inserts, cores, stops or retention hardware.
    • Slide, lifter, lock or ejector interference that prevents the intended mechanical movement.
    • Shut-off or mating surfaces requiring physical correction to meet the specified contact condition.
    • Fitting, connector or external component placement interfering with installation or platen clearance.
    • Damaged identification, wiring or utility hardware that must be repaired or replaced before mounting.
HOLD vs. REWORK: HOLD means the mold cannot yet be released for mounting because an important condition, verification or document remains unresolved. REWORK means a physical correction is already known to be necessary. After either condition is closed, the affected inspection items should be rechecked before the status is changed to GO.

Main Inspection Matrix

Injection Mold Pre-Mount Static Inspection Checklist

Use these ten inspection groups to record pre-mount readiness before a mold enters the press for its first trial, or before remounting after a repair, engineering change, utility service, transfer or major maintenance event.

How to use this matrix: compare each condition with the current drawing, mold specification, supplier requirement or project-approved acceptance basis. The If NG column shows the typical disposition when that condition fails; it is not a universal substitute for the project's engineering judgment.
00 Critical Stop Conditions Check First
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Mechanical Interference No observed interference through the approved bench movement sequence. Controlled manual movement of applicable ejectors, slides, lifters and related mechanisms. Collision, binding or incomplete seating. HOLD
Safety / Transport Devices Required locks, restraints and transport devices are present and in the correct state for mounting. Visual check against the mold handling or mounting instruction. Missing lock, unknown restraint status or unsafe handling condition. HOLD
Visible Mechanical Damage No damage that compromises shut-offs, guiding, moving components or safe mold closing. Visual inspection of critical mating and movement areas. Crushed edge, fresh gouge, deformation or damaged guide surface. REWORK
01 Tool ID and Revision Control
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Mold Identity & Revision Physical mold identity and build status match the current approved engineering revision. Cross-check mold identification, layout drawing and current ECN or revision record. Physical tool and document revisions do not match. HOLD
Cavity / Insert Identification Required cavities, inserts and replaceable components are correctly identified. Visual cross-check against the current layout or insert map. Missing, duplicated or incorrect identification. REWORK
Date / Traceability Inserts Date stamps and traceability inserts are set as required by the current trial or project requirement. Visual check against the specified traceability requirement. Incorrect setting, missing insert or obsolete marking. REWORK
02 Guiding, Parting Line and Shut-Off Condition
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Shut-Off Contact Contact pattern and seating meet the mold-specific shut-off requirement with no unacceptable mismatch or daylight. Visual, bluing or other specified bench contact method. Local high spot, daylight, incomplete seating or abnormal contact. REWORK
Leader Pins / Bushings Smooth engagement without abnormal binding, galling or visible damage. Controlled engagement and visual inspection of guide surfaces. Binding, scoring, abnormal resistance or damaged guide surface. REWORK
Wear Plates / Gib Surfaces Wear surfaces are intact, clean and lubricated as specified for the tool design. Visual inspection of wear surfaces, lubrication and grooves where applicable. Galling, abnormal wear, contamination or inadequate lubrication. REWORK
03 Inserts and Retention
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Insert Orientation Replaceable inserts are installed in the correct orientation and location. Cross-check orientation features, identification and current layout. Insert reversed, exchanged or installed in the wrong position. HOLD
Retention Hardware Screws, retainers and locking hardware are secured according to the drawing or assembly requirement without unintended interference. Visual, mechanical and specified torque check where required. Loose fastener, incorrect hardware or interfering screw head. REWORK
Insert Seating / Interchangeability Seating height, location and fit meet the drawing-defined or project-approved requirement. Suitable depth, indicator or seating measurement where required. Insert float, step, incomplete seating or position mismatch. REWORK
04 Ejection System
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Ejector Home Position Ejection system returns fully to its intended mechanical home or reference position. Visual and mechanical confirmation against the defined return stop or reference. Incomplete return, floating plate or unexplained reference gap. HOLD
Stroke Freedom Ejector movement is smooth through the specified travel with reliable return. Controlled manual or approved bench stroke check. Binding, pin seizure, abnormal resistance or incomplete return. REWORK
Springs / Return Components Required return components are present, undamaged and installed according to the mold design. Visual inspection and applicable mechanical return check. Broken spring, incorrect assembly or damaged return component. REWORK
05 Slides, Lifters and Interlocks
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Locking / Seating Slides and lifters reach the intended locked or seated condition within the design-defined clearance. Controlled movement and seating check against the approved mechanism condition. Incomplete engagement, excessive movement or lock mismatch. REWORK
Gib / Guide Condition Travel and guiding condition meet the tool's specified mechanical limits. Visual, movement or clearance check appropriate to the mechanism. Excessive wear, binding or unstable guided movement. REWORK
Mechanical Stops / Travel Physical travel limits correspond to the approved design and prevent unintended overtravel. Compare physical movement and stop position with the current layout or mechanism requirement. Incorrect stop position, overtravel or missing retention condition. REWORK
06 Gate Area and Hot-Runner Readiness
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Nozzle / Manifold Seating Seating and sealing condition match the hot-runner supplier or approved tool requirement. Drawing, dimensional or specified contact check where applicable. Incomplete seating, contact mismatch or visible assembly concern. REWORK
Wiring Protection Heater, thermocouple and related wiring is routed and protected from pinching or mechanical damage. Visual inspection of routing, covers, pockets and connector areas. Pinched, exposed, damaged or poorly restrained wire. REWORK
Zone / Connector Identification Heater, thermocouple and connector identification matches the current hot-runner map. Cross-check physical tags with the wiring or zone documentation. Crossed thermocouple ID, missing tag or inconsistent zone map. HOLD
07 Utilities and Interface Readiness
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Circuit Leak Check Utility circuits meet the project-defined leak or pressure-hold requirement. Approved air, water or other specified pressure-test method. External leakage, pressure loss or suspected internal seal failure. REWORK
Circuit Flow / Passage Required utility paths are open and connected according to the current circuit map. Flow, flush or other project-specified bench verification. Blocked, crossed or incorrectly connected circuit. REWORK
Port Identification Required water, oil and air connections are identifiable and match the current utility map. Visual cross-check of port labels and circuit documentation. Missing, ambiguous or incorrect port identification. HOLD
08 Press Interface and Mounting Readiness
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Locating Interface Locating ring and related interface dimensions match the intended molding machine requirement. Compare physical dimensions with the approved machine or mounting specification. Locating diameter or interface does not match the intended press. REWORK
Ejector Coupling Required ejector connection, pull-back or machine-side interface is compatible with the intended press. Drawing, thread or approved physical interface check. Wrong connection type, incompatible thread or missing adaptor. HOLD
Clamp / Platen Clearance Mounting hardware and external mold features provide the required platen and clamp access. Compare mold geometry with the intended press mounting arrangement. Clamp interference, inaccessible mounting area or connector collision. HOLD
09 Required Documents Before Mounting
Check Item Acceptance Basis How to Verify Typical NG If NG
Current Mold Layout Available layout or assembly drawing matches the physical mold revision being mounted. Cross-check drawing revision, mold ID and latest approved engineering change. Layout is obsolete, incomplete or inconsistent with the physical tool. HOLD
Trial Plan Reference The intended trial stage, objective and current trial reference are identified before press installation. Confirm the applicable stage against the T0/T1/T2 Mold Trial Guide . Trial stage or objective is unclear before mounting. HOLD
Pre-Mount Inspection Record Required inspection items, open findings, reviewer and disposition are recorded for the current mold revision. Review the current signed or approved inspection record. Missing reviewer, unresolved finding or incomplete disposition record. HOLD
Overall mounting status: issue GO only when all required inspection items meet their applicable acceptance basis and no unresolved blocker remains. A HOLD item must be clarified or closed, while a REWORK item requires physical correction and reinspection of the affected condition before the mold is reconsidered for mounting.

Failure Prevention

Common Pre-Mount Failure Modes Static Inspection Can Catch

Static inspection is most valuable when it identifies observable mechanical, interface or revision problems before the mold occupies press time. The examples below are pre-mount findings that can often be checked and corrected on the bench before the first powered mold cycle.

  • 01

    First-Close Damage from Incomplete Return or Interference

    Pre-mount finding: an ejector, slide, lifter or other moving component does not reach its intended home position or shows interference during the approved bench sequence.

    Static response: HOLD the mounting decision until the affected movement is clarified or physically corrected and then reinspected.

  • 02

    Shut-Off Mismatch That May Create First-Shot Flash

    Pre-mount finding: the specified contact check shows daylight, abnormal high spots, incomplete seating or another mismatch at a critical shut-off or parting-line feature.

    Static response: compare the observed contact with the mold-specific requirement and correct unacceptable seating before mounting.

  • 03

    Slide or Lifter Damage from Incorrect Locking or Travel

    Pre-mount finding: side-action seating, travel limits, retention or sequence conditions do not match the approved mechanism requirement.

    Static response: verify the affected mechanism through a controlled bench movement and correct any binding, incomplete engagement or unintended overtravel before press installation.

  • 04

    Press Delay from Utility or Electrical Interface Mismatch

    Pre-mount finding: water, oil, air, heater, thermocouple or connector identification does not match the current mold documentation or intended machine setup.

    Static response: HOLD installation until the affected interface is identified, corrected and documented against the current utility or wiring reference.

  • 05

    Avoidable Trial Rework from Revision Mismatch

    Pre-mount finding: the mold identification, insert status, layout drawing or current engineering-change record does not describe the same physical build.

    Static response: stop the mounting process until the physical mold and the approved revision-controlled record are reconciled.

Section boundary: these are problems that can be screened from observable mold condition, movement, interfaces and revision status before mounting. Actual filling defects, process sensitivity, dimensional results and molded-part defect root causes must be evaluated later under trial conditions.

Inspection Evidence

What Should Be Recorded in a Pre-Mount Inspection Report?

The inspection record should make the mounting decision traceable: which mold and revision were checked, when the review occurred, what acceptance basis was used, what findings remained open, and why the final status was recorded as GO, HOLD or REWORK.

Record principle: capture enough information to reconstruct the mold condition and mounting decision later. The exact form, approval roles and evidence requirements should follow the customer, project or internal quality system rather than a universal document format.

Minimum Record Content

Record Field What to Capture Why It Matters
Mold ID & Revision Mold number, physical build status and current drawing or engineering revision reference. Prevents an inspection result from being applied to the wrong mold or obsolete build condition.
Inspection Context First mounting, post-repair, engineering change, utility service, transfer, storage restart or other relevant trigger. Explains why the inspection was performed and which systems may require renewed attention.
Date & Inspector Inspection date and the person who performed or recorded the review. Establishes when the verified mold condition existed and who performed the check.
Acceptance Basis Applicable drawing, mold specification, supplier requirement or approved project criterion used for the inspection. Makes the decision traceable to a defined requirement instead of an undocumented personal judgment.
Inspection Results Relevant section results together with any failed, unverified or not-applicable items. Shows which mechanical, utility, interface or document areas were actually reviewed.
Open Findings Finding description, affected feature or system, responsible owner and required closure action where applicable. Prevents HOLD or REWORK items from disappearing between bench inspection and press scheduling.
Evidence Reference Photo, marked drawing, measurement or other supporting record when required or useful for traceability. Connects the written finding with observable evidence without making the evidence itself the acceptance criterion.
Final Disposition GO, HOLD or REWORK status for the inspected mold condition, including the reviewer where the project requires approval. Makes the final mounting disposition explicit before the mold enters the press.
Evidence does not replace acceptance criteria: a photo, measurement or signed form should support the inspection result, but the result still needs to be judged against the applicable mold drawing, specification or project-approved requirement.
Scope boundary: retain the pre-mount inspection record according to the applicable customer, project or internal quality-system requirements. This record documents mounting readiness; downstream trial, dimensional, process validation and final production-release evidence are controlled separately.

Pre-Mount Inspection FAQ

Injection Mold Pre-Trial Inspection FAQ

These questions clarify where static inspection ends and where mold trial, dimensional review, process validation and final tool acceptance begin.

Is static inspection enough before the first mold trial?

No. Static inspection confirms pre-mount mechanical and interface readiness, but it cannot show how the mold fills, vents, cools or ejects under actual machine conditions. It also does not establish molded-part dimensions, process stability or final production capability. Those questions require evidence generated after the mold is installed and operated.

What is the difference between pre-trial inspection and mold acceptance?

Pre-trial inspection answers whether the current mold condition supports a GO, HOLD or REWORK decision for mounting. Mold acceptance occurs later and evaluates whether the project-defined tool requirements, required corrections, documentation and handover conditions have been satisfied. Pre-mount readiness therefore should not be treated as final tool acceptance.

Should utilities and hot-runner connections be checked before mounting?

Yes, where those systems are part of the mold. Water, oil, air, heater, thermocouple and electrical interfaces should be checked against the current circuit or wiring information before installation. The appropriate bench method depends on the mold and project requirements; the purpose is to identify mismatched, damaged, blocked or incorrectly labeled interfaces before press setup.

What documents should be available before the mold is mounted?

The team should have the current mold identification and revision information together with the documents needed for the applicable inspection scope. These may include the current mold layout, utility circuit map, hot-runner or electrical map, trial-stage reference and the pre-mount inspection record. Required documents should match the actual mold configuration being installed.

What problems can static inspection catch, and what can it not prove?

Static inspection can identify observable conditions such as incomplete mechanical return, interference, abnormal shut-off seating, damaged components, utility mismatches and revision inconsistencies. It cannot by itself prove filling balance, shrinkage behavior, dimensional capability, cosmetic results, optimized cycle time or process robustness because those outcomes depend on actual molding conditions.

When should a pre-mount static inspection be repeated?

Recheck the affected inspection scope after repairs, insert replacement, engineering changes, hot-runner or electrical service, utility modification, mold transfer, long storage or major maintenance when these events may change mounting readiness. Repeat the full pre-mount inspection when the impact of the change cannot be isolated with reasonable confidence.

FAQ boundary: these answers apply to pre-mount static readiness only. Detailed trial execution, molded-part approval, process capability, validation and final tool acceptance remain separate engineering stages.

After Static Inspection

What Happens After the Pre-Mount Inspection?

The next action depends on the recorded mounting disposition. A GO allows the mold to proceed toward the planned trial; a HOLD keeps the mold out of the press until an unresolved condition is closed; REWORK requires physical correction followed by reinspection of the affected items.

GO

Proceed to the Planned Mold Trial

When the required pre-mount checks meet their applicable acceptance basis and no blocker remains, the mold can be scheduled for installation and the planned trial stage.

HOLD

Close the Unresolved Finding First

Do not mount the mold while a required mechanical, utility, electrical, machine-interface or revision condition remains unverified. Close the finding and reinspect the affected scope.

REWORK

Correct the Mold and Reinspect

Complete the required physical correction, record the revised mold condition, and repeat the affected pre-mount checks before changing the disposition to GO.

Pre-Mount Inspection Mechanical and interface readiness
Mold Trial Dynamic machine and molded-part evidence
Later Validation & Acceptance Project-specific approval evidence

Need the Checklist for Another Project Stage?

Use the Injection Molding Checklists by Project Stage to move between part DFM, mold design, steel release, mold build, pre-trial inspection, trial and later project-review stages without mixing their approval criteria.

Next-step boundary: a GO from this checklist authorizes mounting readiness only. It does not approve molding performance, molded-part dimensions, process capability, production stability or final tool acceptance.

Engineering Review Support

Need a Pre-Mount Engineering Review Before Mold Trial?

If a new, modified or transferred mold has unresolved mounting-side concerns, send the current mold information for engineering review. We can review the available layout and interface documentation for potential shut-off, movement, utility, electrical and revision-control issues before the mold enters the press.

Useful Information to Send

  • Current mold layout or assembly drawing
  • Utility, cooling or hot-runner map where applicable
  • Relevant ECN, repair or modification information
  • Intended molding-machine interface details if available

When a Review Is Most Useful

  • Before the first mold mounting or trial
  • After major mold repair or engineering change
  • After utility, hot-runner or electrical modification
  • Before restarting a transferred or long-stored mold
Review scope: a document-based engineering review can identify potential pre-mount concerns, but the final GO / HOLD / REWORK disposition still requires verification of the physical mold against the applicable project requirements.
Send your current mold information for review. Include the latest revision and describe any known repair, interface or mounting concern.
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