Shim for a compression mould (2) for manufacturing a component (24) from reinforced plastic, typically from SMC, comprising a fixed moulding element (4), a mobile moulding element (6), and a mobile shim (10) that can be moved by an actuator (16).

Molten material is poured into the mold to form the friction wedge casting.

The friction wedge casting is removed from the mold.

The optical coupler is formed with a mold which is positioned against the shim.

A mould comprising this shim and a compression moulding method are also disclosed.

The removal wedge (5) then moves in the longitudinal direction of the dipping mould, simultaneous turning being possible since the dipped article is entrained by the removal wedge (5) and adheres to the dipping mould.

Shim for a compression mould (2) for manufacturing a component (24) from reinforced plastic, typically from SMC, comprising a fixed moulding element (4), a mobile moulding element (6), and a mobile shim (10) that can be moved by an actuator (16).

A cavity is created radially interior to the shim between the photomultiplier tube and the mold.

A clamping structure presses the mold against the shim and provides the optical coupler material a non-leak space in which to cure.

An electrical heating and air cooling system for a mold, especially for a large composite mold, e.g. wind turbine blade mold is provided.

The system can include a mold feed conveyor, and a table for receiving the compactable lightweight concrete block mold from the mold feed conveyor.

Notice the shim line that will alter serve as a separation line for dividing the mold in half.

Note on the shim line that will change serve as a dividing line to divide the mold in half.

The mold includes a mold cavity plate configured to receive a mold cavity insert.

Mold with core-back process: The space for the second injection is made through a movement of the core.