Abstract: A method for producing a hydrophobic or superhydrophobic surface topography on a smooth or structured surface of a pressing tool in the form of a pressing plate, endless belt, or embossing roller for producing material plates, plastic films, separating films, PVC surfaces, and LVTs (luxury vinyl tiles), includes the following steps: preparing a surface template having a microstructure, making an impression of the surface using a resin, scanning the molded surface using a 3-D microscope, converting the digitalized data from the scanning process with depth measurement into grayscale bitmaps, using the grayscale bitmaps to control the machining process of an abrasive surface treatment or to apply a mask for chemically processing the pressing tool in order to produce the surface topography. For this purpose, either the pressing tool is partially covered with a mask and subjected to an etching operation or the determined grayscale bitmap data are used to control an abrasive machining head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a press platen (1) or endless belt for embossing materials, in particular wooden materials or plastics materials. In order to considerably reduce the production costs and the use of material, it is proposed according to the invention that use is made of a sandwich body which consists of a carrier body (10) and an embossing body (11), wherein said bodies are connected together in a firm and planar manner via a magnetically active and/or metallic adhesive agent (12). As a result of the selection of the adhesive agent, for example in the form of a magnetic film or magnetic materials, a hard or soft solder or a soldering paste, it is thus possible to break the connection in a reversible manner at any time and thus to exchange the embossing body (11).

Abstract: A method for producing a surface structure for a metallic press plate, endless belt or a cylindrical embossing roller through at least one laser and a device for using the method. In order to provide a cost effective production for the surface structure while using environmentally friendly techniques, it is proposed to use a laser which produces the entire surface structure through partial removal of a surface of a metallic press plate, endless belt or embossing roller to be processed. Thus, the laser is controlled by a provided 3D topography, wherein control of the laser is performed through obtained x, y and z coordinates in order to produce a depth structure, so that high portions and low portions are formed.

Abstract: A method for producing a hydrophobic or superhydrophobic surface topography on a smooth or structured surface of a pressing tool in the form of a pressing plate, endless belt, or embossing roller for producing material plates, plastic films, separating films, PVC surfaces, and LVTs (luxury vinyl tiles), includes the following steps: preparing a surface template having a microstructure, making an impression of the surface using a resin, scanning the molded surface using a 3-D microscope, converting the digitalized data from the scanning process with depth measurement into grayscale bitmaps, using the grayscale bitmaps to control the machining process of an abrasive surface treatment or to apply a mask for chemically processing the pressing tool in order to produce the surface topography. For this purpose, either the pressing tool is partially covered with a mask and subjected to an etching operation or the determined grayscale bitmap data are used to control an abrasive machining head.

Abstract: The particular advantage of the present invention is that a decorative layer is precisely matched to a surface structure. This enables very realistic wood patterns and other natural and artificial patterns to be produced. In addition, the edge contours of the individual areas in the structure and decoration can have an irregular form, but it is equally possible to additionally provide the individual areas with a separate structure that, for example, points in different directions. Thus, a strictly graphic motif can be created that is suitable for the manufacture of furniture as well as for the manufacture of door elements or panels, for either floors or walls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a press platen (1) or endless belt for embossing materials, in particular wooden materials or plastics materials. In order to considerably reduce the production costs and the use of material, it is proposed according to the invention that use is made of a sandwich body which consists of a carrier body (10) and an embossing body (11), wherein said bodies are connected together in a firm and planar manner via a magnetically active and/or metallic adhesive agent (12). As a result of the selection of the adhesive agent, for example in the form of a magnetic film or magnetic materials, a hard or soft solder or a soldering paste, it is thus possible to break the connection in a reversible manner at any time and thus to exchange the embossing body (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a material plate 1, in particular for the manufacture of furniture, floor coverings or door elements, comprising at least one central substrate layer 2 and a decorative layer 3 on at least one side of the substrate layer 2. For the decorative design of the material plates, it is provided that the decorative layer 3 comprises adjacent adjoining areas 4 which at least partially comprise a course of the decoration and/or structure in different directions, whereby strictly graphic patterns are formed.

Abstract: A method for producing a surface structure for a metallic press plate, endless belt or a cylindrical embossing roller through at least one laser and a device for using the method. In order to provide a cost effective production for the surface structure while using environmentally friendly techniques, it is proposed to use a laser which produces the entire surface structure through partial removal of a surface of a metallic press plate, endless belt or embossing roller to be processed. Thus, the laser is controlled by a provided 3D topography, wherein control of the laser is performed through obtained x, y and z coordinates in order to produce a depth structure, so that high portions and low portions are formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing and producing a surface of a material with a reproducible degree of lustre and to a press for carrying out said method. The aim of the invention is to increase the stability of the press. To achieve this, a press is provided with a coating that consists of carbon with diamond-like layers and that adheres to the surface of the press. Said coating has a layer thickness of between 0.1 and 10 ?m and a surface hardness in excess of 1800 HV (Vickers). The attrition of the surface of the press is thus significantly reduced during the processing of abrasion-resistant materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing and producing a surface of a material with a reproducible degree of lustre and to a press for carrying out said method. The aim of the invention is to increase the stability of the press. To achieve this, a press is provided with a coating that consists of carbon with diamond-like layers and that adheres to the surface of the press. Said coating has a layer thickness of between 0.1 and 10 &mgr;m and a surface hardness in excess of 1800 HV (Vickers). The attrition of the surface of the press is thus significantly reduced during the processing of abrasion-resistant materials.