Building a Wear and Changeover Inspection Record

A useful wear record shows how the condition of a particular mould changes over time. HAWEN's quality and maintenance topics include wear inspection and replacement discussion. Buyers can make those reviews more informative by using the same identification and observation method at successive checks.

Record Comparable Observations

Identify the mould, its product and the date of the review. Use consistent photographs to show forming surfaces, visible damage or areas needing attention. If the plant records production history or previous component changes, keep that information associated with the same mould reference.

During a changeover, note any visible issues requiring further assessment and compare them with previous records. Distinguish a tooling observation from a finished product symptom. Dimensional changes, edge damage or release difficulties should be investigated with the relevant operating information rather than automatically attributed to a single worn part.

Wear Review Record Checklist

• Mould identification, review date and relevant drawing or part references.
• Labelled condition photographs taken from comparable viewpoints.
• Product observations and the locations where they occur.
• Previous component changes, open questions and the agreed next review action.

Set inspection timing and replacement decisions through the plant's procedures, equipment instructions and assessment of the actual condition. This article does not prescribe a universal service interval or wear limit. Send HAWEN the organised record when requesting a replacement or maintenance review so the discussion can focus on the correct tool and the evidence available.