Egon
Epic Contributor
Are we all talking about the same type of plastic? There are different kinds.
MMagis said:Regarding the molds being around in the future to make new parts, I doubt that's a problem. From what I've seen, companies never throw ANY molds away.
I was in the plastic industry too as a Custom Mold Making company. Started in 1968 and there have been a LOT of changes since then. You're right that some molds ar sold after their useful product life has expired. Like toy molds...they come up with new ones each year. But some molds where the product is around for many, many years, those molds are kept and repaired/maintained.biker128pedal said:As far as design the manufacturer needs to reinformce the hgoh streess areas like pivot point so they don't break. JD did not do a very good job on there LT155. I could not get a reliable repair to the bumber/pivot for my hood...
As fare as mold. After 15 to 20 years most will be sold. Hopefully someone will buy them to supply parts in the future.