Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for multiple simultaneous blow molding operations for forming hollow objects such as containers, the method and apparatus employing at least two circumferentially spaced parison forming means with a single rotary indexing turntable. A first container is formed at one station and a second container is formed at about the same time at a second station circumferentially spaced from the first station, and the containers are simultaneously circumferentially transferred to an unloading station. The method and apparatus provide for multiple container forming and unloading operations on the same turntable. Different containers may be manufactured at the same time with one rotary indexing turntable.

Abstract: This invention relates to a die casting machine with a rotating frame carrying several molds. These molds are arranged to advance consecutively by stepwise rotation to a common station where removal of the castings takes place. The machine is especially suited for casting objects of ceramic and similar materials, and for this reason the molds are enclosed in separable, bi-sectional flasks designed to facilitate removal of the castings.

Abstract: Apparatus for injection molding parts which comprises forming mold cavities from a set of molds and injecting molding material into the cavities to mold a part on a pin extending up in each cavity; the molded parts are then ejected by being pushed up and off the pins when the molds are moved to expose the parts; ejection involves the application of a substantially uniform force over the base of the moulded part. The apparatus includes means for automatically degating moulded parts from waste material involving initial movement of one of the molds in the set relative to the others; automatic degating can be employed which can occur internally or externally of the molded parts; the molds employed with these specific ejecting and degating means, or with other ejecting and degating means, comprise an upper and lower portion of a universal mold base which forms an integral part of the molding apparatus and to these portions are detachably secured modular mold sections.

Abstract: Injection blow molding equipment for the production of hollow articles wherein cores are axially inserted in blow molds and blank molds is disclosed. Compact core assemblies and fluid supply systems integral with the platens allow the mold parts to be mounted on the surfaces of opposed, relatively movable platens. Partible neck rings associated with each core open divergently outwardly as the blow mold and core separate, to shorten machine cycle time. A manifold, supplied with cooling fluid from the periphery of a core mounting plate, distributes heat transfer fluid to the core assemblies for cooling the neck rings. In one embodiment, mating blow mold sections are mounted on contra-oscillatable mounting members and are opened and closed by arcuate movement of the mounting members.

Abstract: A mold base employs tungsten carbide mold cavities. These hard, brittle cavities are supported by softer, more resilient and more malleable metal support elements. Cams and sliding surfaces are above the parting line and the base is opened from below the parting line.

Abstract: An injection mold is disclosed for making an article having a plurality of side walls defining an enclosure. The mold elements during opening and closing of the mold move in a coordinated manner via mechanical interlocks. A first mold section carries plural side wall members that slide between a closed position and an open position. A second mold section interlocks with the side wall members to carry them from their closed to their open position and the side wall members are themselves linked to a stripper ring that strips the article from the mold. Other features are disclosed.