Manual

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A CADWELD
®
mold is designed to last for an
average of 50 connections. This will vary according
to the care given the mold during use.
Inspect the mold regularly. Check the
following items to determine if a mold should
be replaced:
Cable Opening
• Theconductorshouldtsnugly.Aloosetwill
cause leakage.
• Theopeningshouldnotbechippedorworn
Weld Cavity
• Thecavityshouldbewelldened.
• Thereshouldbenochipsorgouges.
Tap Hole
• Thetapholeshouldbewelldened.
Disk Seat
• Theseatshouldnotbewornorchipped;
the disk must seat properly.
Mold Parting Face
• Thepartingfaceshouldnotbechipped.
• Thepartingfaceshouldalwaysbecleaned
properly. Use a clean shop towel or newspaper
and wipe clean. Using a wire brush to clean
the mold will cause erosion and quickly
destroy the mold.
CADWELD
®
Mold Inspection
Replace
Weld
cavity well
defined
Good
Mold
parting face
smooth
Mold parting
face has
erosion lines
Chip in mold
parting face
Disk seat worn
Tap hole
well
defined
Cable opening
worn
Chip in weld
cavity