Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved plug or tool for use in the production of shaped articles from thermoplastic sheet materials. An important feature of the present invention is that the tool or plug comprises a body portion which incorporates one or more inserts which possess a thermal conductivity different from the thermal conductivity of the body portion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 7, 1984
Date of Patent:
June 17, 1986
Assignee:
W. R. Grace Australia Limited
Inventors:
Lance W. Bullock, Josip Vlahek, Ferenc Kovacs
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved plug or tool for use in the production of shaped articles from thermoplastic sheet materials. An important feature of the present invention is that the tool or plug comprises a body portion which incorporates one or more inserts which possess a thermal conductivity different from the thermal conductivity of the body portion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 4, 1983
Date of Patent:
February 19, 1985
Assignee:
W. R. Grace Australia Limited
Inventors:
Lance W. Bullock, Josip Vlahek, Ferenc Kovacs