(Sep. 27, 2011 5:57 AM)Galaxy Jay Wrote: IF I may ask, where is the symbol that distinguishes (big word, oooo) the "Mold", so to speak?
The mold marking for the B:D part is on the top side of the performance tip. It is difficult to read, but holding it near a lightbulb helps. In fact, the easiest way to see the mark is look at the bottom of the tip held sideways above a lightbulb and then it shows up as being written backwards.
(Sep. 27, 2011 6:19 AM)Uwik Wrote: It's extremely unusual to have 3 different molds on a part that has just been released. Arupaeo implied that the stamps (A1, A2, etc) on B: D might be directly linked to the molds.
It would be beneficial for us all if the creator of the thread (Pcyborg) can update the OP to reflect this new discovery. Which stamp produces which mold.
This way, we can support or debunk this theory as more members acquire B: D and do tests on it.
As far as manufacturing in general is concerned, it is not unusual at all for new parts to have multiple molds. The reason for this is that modern supply chains have moved away from single sourcing into distributed sourcing - so each production line has to have a different physical "mold" for stamping, casting, or injection molding. Those stamps are a design element of the physical mold that creates the part.
Now, I am curious as to whether there is a statistical correlation between mold number and spin time, but it would take a great deal of data in order to say with any confidence whether or not a causal relationship exists. I am not saying now that there is, but I am hoping that people will post their data so we can explore this issue further.
I have also contacted my supplier about dealing with returns of products that have manufacturers defects. My supplier ( who has a direct relationship with a TT rep) told me that they were contacting TT about my issue, so we'll see what happens on that front.
In the mean time, post your spin times and mold numbers please!