Case Study: Clamp DeflectionIn this case an acetal part was being molded in a 170-ton press. The overall part was having consistency problems with thickness, which led to stack up problems. Examination of the part thickness versus the cavity dimensions showed that the molded part was actually sometimes thicker than the cavity was cut to. The mold was moved into a 230-ton press and the dimensional issue was resolved. The mold was actually being blown open and the part was thicker but did not show flash.