Abstract: The invention provides, as a method for producing a multi-layer foamed sheet whose scale-like appearance has been improved by means of a multi-layer circular die coextrusion method, a method for producing a multi-layer foamed sheet having foam layers and non-foam layers by a multi-layer circular die coextrusion method which is a method for producing a multi-layer foamed sheet wherein the shear stress at the interface of each layer is 5000 Pa or higher and not higher than 50000 Pa, a method for producing a multi-layer foamed sheet wherein the resin of said non-foam layer is a linear propylenic resin having a melt flow rate of 5 to 30 g/10 minutes, and a method for producing a multi-layer foamed sheet wherein the resin of said foam layer is a propylenic resin whose melt tension (MT) at 190° C. and melt flow rate (MFR) at 230° C. satisfy the following equation A: MT?7.52×MFR (?0.

Abstract: A method for injection moulding, comprising introducing, under pressure, a melt into a cavity (14) defined by two mould halves (10, 11) of a mould (6). The method is characterized by the steps of joining the mould halves (10, 11), for definition of said cavity (14), by moving at least one of the mould halves (11) along a first axis, and, by moving along a second axis extending transversely of said first axis, arranging a locking means (7) on the mould (6). The locking means (7) has locking surfaces (19) which grasp the mould (6) and its joined mould halves (10, 11), at least one locking surface (19) wedgingly engaging a complementarily designed surface (17) of the mould (6) to cause conversion of the force by which the locking means (7) is arranged on the mould (6), into a locking force for holding together the mould halves (10, 11) in their joined state. The present invention also concerns an injection moulding assembly as well as a mould for injection moulding assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention concern the fabrication of panels (11) (12) in which the elements (2) are assembled by gussets (3) (13) during the preparation in the mold. A porous facing (5) constituting an external side that allows degassing (6) that is a result of the expansion of reactive products. The porous surface facing (5) is only impregnated (7) leaving the external surface of the panel rough for the future application of a coating. The present invention allows for a perfect water tight seal (11) (12) between the panel, the ground and the frame with junction profile (16) and a tube for the injection of products (18) with no cavities to be filled-up after set-up.

Abstract: A one piece display stand for the point-of-sale display of produce, such as bananas, manufactured out of a closed cell foam material and of solid construction, with generally flat sides and bottom and a top surface having a number of concave troughs for holding the produce. The display stand is used in a retail setting by first being placed onto a table or other means of support, and then having produce placed within the concave troughs of the top surface. The troughs hold the produce in a visually pleasing manner, while the foam construction of the stand protects the produce from damage.

Abstract: A metallic shell used, for example as a mold, is formed by spray deposition connected to a base by rods or other supports connected to mounting elements which are incorporated in the shell during the deposition process. The shell can incorporate different metals to provide different thermal conductivity in various regions.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for injecting an expandable or foaming material in a closed sectional structure of a body. The apparatus is suitable for mass-producing vehicles, such as automobiles efficiently. This apparatus is provided with a manipulator (38) movable to a desired position, a injector (50) fixed to the manipulator, a device (56) for supplying the expandable or foaming material to the injector, and a controller (40) adapted to control the position of the manipulator (10) so that the injector is set in a position in which the foaming material can be supplied to the closed sectional structure of the vehicle body through an injection port of the same closed sectional structure, and also adapted to control the supply device so that the foaming material can be injected and filled in the closed sectional structure thereof by only such an amount that was set in accordance with the volume of the inside of the sectional structure.

Abstract: A method of molding a composite foam molding element comprising attaching a top side member to a first die side of a cavity between a pair of dies and a back side member to a second die side of the cavity; supplying raw material beads made of a foam resin to an intervening charging space; discharging air from a plurality of work piece nozzles located at the side of the die wherein the back side member is located; starting air discharging from a work piece nozzle located at a most distant position from a charger for supplying raw material beads when the raw material beads are supplied; charging raw material beads during the starting air discharging step and sequentially discharging air from work piece nozzles located successively closer to a work piece nozzle located at the most proximal position from the charger as raw material beads are charged; and heating charged raw material beads to cause foaming and fusion to integrate a top side member and a back side member with each other via a foam member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a foamed plastic article includes disposing a release film on a mold surface of a mold cavity. At least a portion of a bushing is inserted through the release film to form an aperture in the release film. The bushing defines an inlet for foamable material. The mold cavity is then sealed. The foamable material is then injected into the mold cavity through the inlet, wherein the foamable material is conformed to the shape of the mold cavity.

Abstract: Methods are taught for manufacturing a press molded article (1) that comprises a profiled substrate layer (10) and a foamed layer (20). A substrate material (12) may be press molded with a foamable material (22) under pressure in order to join or attach the foamable material to the substrate material. In addition, a profile may be imparted to the substrate material during the press molding step, thereby forming the profiled substrate layer. After the press molding step has been completed, the foamable material is foamed and expanded, to thereby form the foamed layer. A skin material (32) optionally may be applied to the foamable layer before the press molding step. Optionally, embossed patterns may be imparted to the skin material during the press molding step, thereby forming an embossed skin layer (30) that is attached to the foamed layer.

Abstract: Minute fibers are added to an alginate to form a fiber-alginate mixture or compound. The minute fibers may be man made such as nylon or may be natural such as hemp. The fiber-alginate mixture or compound is used in forming a mold, which may be used in casting directly from the human body. The addition of the minute fibers to the alginate creates enormous tear strength, which is far better than the tear strength of the alginate alone. The alginate and the fibers should be mixed in an alginate to fiber ratio by weight of about twenty-four to one for a natural fiber and a ratio of four to one for a man made fiber.

Abstract: A method of making a sponge device is provided. This method includes introducing a curable liquid sponge forming material into a form, placing a handle into the material before it is fully cured, heating the form to cure the material, removing the cured material from the form, and rinsing the cured material. Another aspect of the present invention is the assembly for making this sponge device. This assembly includes a runner for joining a plurality of handles, plates that are spring-biased together to support the handles, a chase formed of heat conductive metal having a shelf where the plates can be set, and a silicone form having a plurality of cavities therein for receiving the sponge forming material.

Abstract: This invention, with the object of producing a porous polymer from a water-in-oil type high internal phase emulsion, provides a method for the production of a porous polymer comprising a step of applying a physical treatment such asshaving to the surface of a porous polymer obtained by polymerizing the emulsion. By the physical treatment, it is made possible to diminish the difference in texture between the surface part and the inner part of the porous polymer and improve efficiently the absorption property of the porous polymer.

Abstract: An inventive mold is adapted to adhere skin materials having a boundary portion and a resin to each other, and is provided with a resin blocking member which is so embedded as to extend substantially along the boundary portion of the skin materials placed in the mold, and a movable member for projecting the resin blocking member from a molding surface. If such a mold is used, a flow of the resin supplied into the mold can be controlled by projecting the resin blocking member to thereby control an arrival timing of the resin at the boundary portion. Thus, displacement of the boundary portion and wrinkling can be securely prevented from occurring.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a foamed article comprising the steps of: heating a mixture comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of linear saturated polyester, (b) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a mixture as a coupling agent of 0 to 100% by weight of a compound having two epoxy groups in the molecule, and 100 to 0% by weight of a compound having two or more epoxy groups, and (c) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a metal salt of a carboxylic acid as a coupling reaction catalyst, at a temperature of a melting point of the polyester or more to provide a melt flow rate of 50 g/10 minutes or less and swell of 10 to 200%, whereby a polyester resin is formed; and heating and foaming the polyester resin using a foaming agent .

Abstract: A method for producing expanded polypropylene resin particles wherein polypropylene resin particles impregnated with a physical blowing agent are heated along with an aqueous medium and a dispersant and are released and expanded at reduced pressure from the interior of a pressure-tight vessel, wherein the aforementioned aqueous medium has an electrical conductivity of from not less than 0.00 ms/m to not more than 20.00 mS/m. The resulting particles obtained are without inconsistencies caused by differences in the amount of dispersant adhering to the particles or the amount of dispersant added to prevent the particles from fusing together during the heat treatment step of the method.

Abstract: A system of manufacturing a molded article includes a mold having first and second parts engagable to one another to form a cavity. A first mold part is fixed to a mold station. The second part of the mold is movable between a spray station adjacent the mold station. An enclosure disposed between the mold station and the spray station contains emissions from the spray station so that the mold station is not contaminated. The molded article is fabricated by applying a surface coating at the spray station into, shuttling the movable part of the mold into alignment with the fixed part of the mold, and filling the mold with a settable mixture. The second part of the mold is released from the first part, and shuttled back to the spray station for demolding of the completed molded article.

Abstract: A method of producing a vehicle steering wheel including a steering wheel rim comprises the following steps: A foaming mold with a top part and a bottom part is used; two different foam components, namely, a central carrier component as well as a soft component surrounding the latter, are injected into the bottom part which is not closed by the top part; the foaming mold is closed by closing the bottom part with the top part, and; the foaming mold is heated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing starch loss in mogul machines. Starch is lowered below the tray edge such that starch does not spill over the tray side walls when cavities are stamped into the starch for receiving liquefied candy material. The leveling device may include a brush and a resilient plastic blade. The leveling device recycles starch into a collection hopper.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for manufacturing products through the use of waste materials of various kind, such as heterogeneous plastic materials, wood, minerals, etc., derived from recycling processes, differentiated waste collection systems, solid urban wastes, industrial processing scraps or by-products, and the like, such products being adapted to be used in a wide range of most varied applications, particularly though not exclusively for manufacturing structural parts and decorative finishes for office furniture as well as furniture for cinematography theaters, communities, concert halls and the like.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a plastic molded material having uniform foamed structure at a low price. To attain said object, a method comprising; mixing particle containing 30 to 70% by weight of water in thermoplastic resin, heating and melting said thermoplastic resin in which said particles containing water are mixed under a high pressure, releasing said high pressure to form foamed structure and cooling to solidify said foamed thermoplastic resin.