Author Topic: Issue with tube mold  (Read 1659 times)

Offline KP Guard

  • Kicker
  • ****
  • Posts: 182
Issue with tube mold
« on: 11/11/13 14:37 UTC »
got a 2 cavity tube mold and am having an extremely difficult time filling out the tails on the spline, I have tried shooting hotter, longer, stronger pressure, and I have yet to be able to fill out all the tails fully. I am wondering if its possible the venting is inadequate behind the spline to allow air to escape the mold? anyone have similar issues ? not sure of the manufacturer.?

Offline MonteSS

  • Lunker
  • *****
  • Posts: 942
Re: Issue with tube mold
« Reply #1 on: 11/11/13 14:41 UTC »
Is that the old discontinued BT mold.

If so you need to inject hard and fast.

...Bill

Offline ctom

  • Lunker
  • *****
  • Posts: 11416
Re: Issue with tube mold
« Reply #2 on: 11/11/13 20:16 UTC »
Are you shooting a cold mold? Try heating that mold up to about 160 degrees and then shoot it ala Monte.
There are good ships
and wood ships
ships that sail the sea
but the best ships are friendships
and may they
always be ......An Irish Toast

Offline KP Guard

  • Kicker
  • ****
  • Posts: 182
Re: Issue with tube mold
« Reply #3 on: 11/11/13 20:29 UTC »
before the first time I shoot I leave it on the edge of the presto pot which heats it enough that its uncomfortable to hold with a bare hand, I tried shooting it hard and fast as per monty seemed to work better, I also cleaned out the vent behind the spline lightly with a file as there was  some rough spots. thanks fella's

Offline MonteSS

  • Lunker
  • *****
  • Posts: 942
Re: Issue with tube mold
« Reply #4 on: 11/12/13 00:10 UTC »
You can try lubing the spine up with worm oil too.

...Bill