FAT Checks for a Shoe Sole Injection Molding Machine
Buyers should define measurable pass or fail checks for a shoe sole injection molding machine before shipment, covering clamping, mold space, and PVC/TPR processing.
Before signing off on a shoe sole injection molding machine, decide which acceptance checks will be measured and recorded during the factory acceptance test, and which will be treated as pass or fail rather than observation only. Start with the clamping system: the catalog reference lists 40 t mold clamping force, so ask how force is verified, at what setting, and whether a repeat test is required. Confirm the maximum mold space of 280 mm by trial-mounting a representative mold rather than relying on a drawing.
Because the machine is intended for PVC and TPR, ask for a short run in each material and agree in advance what counts as a pass: complete fill, consistent sole weight, and no visible short shots or flash. Define sample size, cycle count, and who records results. Ask whether the supplier will demonstrate changeover between materials and what cleaning is included.
Before requesting a quote, confirm with the supplier which checks they will perform at their factory, what instrumentation and records are provided, and how deviations are resolved before shipment.