Warranties, Patents, and Ethical Considerations Warranties and Guaranties

185 6 6.1 Warranties, Patents, and Ethical Considerations Warranties and Guaranties When a mold maker builds a mold, it is expected to perform as quoted and to last without breakdowns for a long time. It is also expected to make the product to specifications and dimensionally correct, and at a productivity that has been estimated to the best knowledge of the designer and mold maker. 6.1.1 Guaranteed Quality Normally, a mold maker will guarantee the quality of the mold for six months or for one year, covering materials and labor. In fact, if problems did not arise within the first few weeks or months (or the first...