Abstract: Provided is a robot hand that is capable of gripping an object and manipulating the gripped object in a manner similar to that of a human hand, and that makes it possible to reduce the number of actuators. This robot hand is provided with: a first actuator (31) that imparts driving force to a first finger link (11) so that the first finger link (11) pivots relative to a base section (1); and a second actuator (32) that imparts driving force to at least one of a second finger link (12) and a third finger link (13) so that the second finger link (12) pivots relative to the first finger link (11) and the third finger link (13) pivots relative to the second finger link (12).

Abstract: The present invention allows a joint driving apparatus of a robot apparatus to measure joint driving torque with high accuracy and perform joint torque control accurately and reliably using a simple, inexpensive, small, lightweight and sturdy configuration without being affected by cross-axis disturbance forces. A joint driving apparatus includes a housing unit fixed to a first link; a bearing mounted in the housing unit and adapted to rotatably support a second link; a driving unit housed in the housing unit and adapted to rotationally drive the second link; a supporting unit installed between the driving unit and the housing unit and adapted to support the driving unit on the housing unit; and a sensor adapted to detect torque generated on the supporting unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tool-inclining system, which is characterized in that it is provided with a structure that is simple, compact, and able to operate according to an altogether reliable mode of operation. The system comprises: a base for securing said system to a structure that is to carry said tool, such as a robot arm; a support on which said tool is to be fixed, said support being configured in such a way that said tool fixed to said support defines a working axis (S); a connection member for connection of said support to said base, said member allowing a given angular movement of said support so that said working axis displaces, starting from a neutral position, according to a tilting movement; and fluid countering means or elastic countering means, which act on said support so as to exert an action that counters said tilting movement.

Abstract: A mechanically programmed actuator includes at least one soft actuator body configured to bend, linearly extend, contract, twist, or combinations thereof when actuated without constraint; an activation mechanism (e.g., a fluid pump) configured to actuate the soft actuator body; and at least one sleeve wrapped around part of the soft actuator body and configured to constrain the soft actuator body inside the sleeve when actuated and to cause the soft actuator body to deform where not covered by the sleeve.

Abstract: Examples are provided that describe a motion based light display for a robotic arm. In one example, a robotic device comprising one or more components configured to be actuated for movement. The robotic device also includes one or more processors are configured to determine a motion per path metric of the one or more components based on a motion plan associated with the robotic device. The one or more processors are configured to determine one or more feedback characteristics based on the motion per path metric. The one or more feedback characteristics include information indicative of an effect of motion associated with the one or more components. The robotic device also includes an indicator coupled to the one or more components and configured to provide feedback about the one or more components based on the feedback characteristics indicative of the effect of motion.

Abstract: Provided are scissors with which the use of a thumb or the bending of a wrist can be reduced, and which can be used even by a hairdresser already suffering from tenosynovitis. Two half bodies are pivotably connected by a shaft support part. The first half body has a grip part, and the second half body has a trigger part. The grip part is supported by being sandwiched between the thenar and the bases of the four fingers, as well as being in contact with the palm line formed between the thenar and the bases of the four fingers. The tips of the third and fourth fingers are hooked onto the trigger part. When the third and fourth fingers are flexed, the second half body pivots in the closing direction via an extension part, and blade parts overlap one another, thereby cutting hair.

Abstract: A programmable hair trimming system is proposed having a hair trimming device (2) comprising a receiving element (1) for receiving an electromagnetic field and at least one source element (3) comprising an electromagnetic field source. The hair cutting length of the hair trimming device is adjustable, and the at least one source element (3) is external to the hair trimming device(2)and arranged to be placed in a fixed relationship to the head of a person. This hair trimming system is arranged to detect, by means of an electromagnetic tracking system, the position of the hair trimming device (2) in relation to the at least one source element (3). Further the hair trimming system relates this position to a previously generated hair length profile data regarding the desired hair trimming length at various positions. Based on the desired hair trimming length at the sensed position the trimmer cutting length is automatically and dynamically adjusted.

Abstract: The present application relates to a system (10) for treating a part of a body to be treated. The system comprises a hand-held treating device (20),and a position identifier (30, 150) configured to generate information indicative of the position of the treating device (20) relative to the part of the body to be treated. A controller (40) is configured to determine a path and/or angle of orientation of the treating device (20) relative to the part of the body to be treated in dependence of the information generated by the position identifier (30, 150). The controller (40) is also configured to operate a feedback module (120, 130, 160) to provide feedback to a user based on the path and/or angle of orientation of the treating device (20) determined by the controller (40). The present application also relates to a treating device configured to be used in a system as described above and a method for treating a part of a body to be treated.

Abstract: A razor head is provided that includes a main frame member, at least one blade member mounted on the main frame member, having a blade edge extending along a transversal axis, and a guard bar having a plurality of grooves extending along a longitudinal axis. Each groove includes a deep section located next to the groove front end, a shallow section located next to the groove rear end, and a sloped section connecting the deep section to the shallow section.

Abstract: A razor assembly includes a razor that has a handle portion and a head portion. The head portion is configured to be utilized for shaving. A positioning apparatus is movably coupled to the handle portion. The positioning apparatus has the head portion coupled thereto such that the head portion is rotatably coupled to the handle portion.

Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.

Abstract: A cutting tool for cutting flexible building materials, such as, for example, rubber or vinyl baseboards, chair rails and crown molding, at an angle. The cutting tool includes a pair of risers moveably connected near a center of a base with a hinge connection. A blade holder and blade positioned between the risers and moveable from a starting position to a cutting position. The blade can be set to a range of angles relative to the base by rotating the risers and locking the risers in an angle relative to the base.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for assembling absorbent articles, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for severing elastic in an advancing elastic laminate. A continuous elastic laminate may be formed by bonding elastic strands between a first continuous substrate layer and a second continuous substrate layer. As discussed in more detail below, the continuous elastic laminate may advance through a cutting apparatus that intermittently deactivates or severs the elastic strands of the elastic laminate along the machine direction.

Abstract: A device for cutting a preferably thick-walled extruded pipe to length, has at least one cutting tool and a receiving unit for the cutting tool, wherein the cutting tool is movable radially with respect to the extension axis and is rotatable by a further means about the pipe to be cut to length, in order to cut the pipe to length. The receiving unit preferably has two toothed rods arranged in a block, wherein the first toothed rod is movable back and forth axially and the second toothed rod radially with respect to the extension axis, the axial movement is converted into a radial movement, and the cutting tool is arranged on the second toothed rod.

Abstract: A method for operating an object detection system in a saw produces profiles for materials used in work pieces. The method includes operating a motor in the saw to move an implement and cut a work piece formed from a predetermined material, recording, a sensing signal produced in the object detection system during contact between the work piece and the implement, generating a detection profile for the material of the work piece based on the recorded sensing signal, storing, the detection profile in a memory in the saw, and operating the saw and the object detection system using the detection profile to distinguish between contact of the implement with a work piece formed from the predetermined material and contact of the implement with a portion of a body of an operator.

Abstract: A process for cutting an image includes providing a sheet based graphic and providing a master graphic. A plurality of non-predetermined portions of the sheet based graphic are captured with a vision system. The plurality of non-predetermined portions of the sheet based graphic are registered with the corresponding portions of the master graphic. An offset of each of the plurality of non-predetermined portions of the sheet based graphic is identified with the corresponding portions of the master graphic.

Abstract: A slicing apparatus for a continuous slicing of products comprises a slicing unit having a movable cutting blade, a supply apparatus for a multi-track supply of the products to the slicing unit to cut off slices from the products and a removal apparatus for removing portions of cut-off slices along a transport direction. The removal apparatus has a first removal conveyor and a second removal conveyor arranged downstream of the first removal conveyor with respect to the transport direction.

Abstract: A web slitter assembly comprising a mechanism connected to a support structure and to a blade housing for holding the blade housing adjacent a band so that the side of a blade contacts the side of the band with an appropriate amount of force. The mechanism comprises a body connected to the support structure, and a pair of flexible walls spaced apart and on opposite sides of a portion of the body. The upper ends of the flexible walls are attached to the support structure, and the lower ends of the flexible walls are attached to the blade housing.

Abstract: An absorption apparatus 1 that is an example of a loop amount absorption apparatus of a slitter line to which the present invention is applied is disposed in a region of a loop pit 3 provided in the slitter line 2. The absorption apparatus 1 includes a negative pressure roll 9 that grips and conveys strips and an up-down moving device 10 that enables the negative pressure roll 9 to move up and down. By gripping and conveying the strips 14 by the negative pressure roll 9, two loops 15 of the strips are formed. The negative pressure roll 9 includes a rotating shaft 16, an inner cylinder 17, an intermediate cylinder 18, and a non-woven fabric laminated outer layer 19.

Abstract: A system for constructing wall panels comprising a plurality of structural members includes: a source of structural members of predetermined size; a horizontal table configured to support planks as they are being formed into a wall panel, the table including a stationary section and a movable carriage that is configured to move in a longitudinal direction toward and away from the stationary section; an articulated arm unit having a gripper, the articulating arm unit positioned to retrieve boards from the source with the gripper and place them on the table; at least one first clamping unit mounted to the stationary section for clamping structural members thereto; at least one second clamping unit mounted to the movable carriage for clamping structural members thereto; and a controller that controls the movement of the articulating arm unit and the movable carriage.

Abstract: An object detection system in a saw includes an electrically conductive plate positioned at a predetermined distance from the implement, a detection circuit comprising a transformer, and a single cable connecting first terminal and second terminals of the transformer. The single cable includes a first conductor electrically connected to the first terminal of the winding and to the electrically conductive plate, a second conductor electrically connected to the implement, and an electrical insulator positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor.

Abstract: A method for detection of proximity between an object and an implement in a table saw includes operating a motor in the table saw to move the implement, generating, with a capacitive sensor formed in a throat plate around the implement in the table saw, a capacitance signal during operation of the motor, identifying, with a controller operatively connected to the capacitive sensor, an object in proximity to the capacitive sensor in response to a change in a level of capacitance in the capacitance signal, and deactivating, with the controller, the motor in the table saw in response to the change in the capacitance signal indicating a capacitance level that exceeds a predetermined threshold corresponding to a body part of an operator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for impregnating a porous material, such as wood, more specifically a method in which an active ingredient to be deposited within the porous material is dissolved in condensed carbon dioxide and impregnated in the material

Abstract: A method for removing hazardous air pollutants and contaminants from a wood product is disclosed. In a first step, a contaminated wood product is placed in a treatment vessel. This wood product includes an initial amount of an absorbed contaminant, selected from the group consisting of creosote, a mixture of pentachlorophenol and a carrier oil, a mixture of copper naphthenate and a carrier oil, and combinations thereof In a second step, the wood product is heated to a treatment temperature sufficient to evaporate at least a portion of the absorbed contaminant from the wood product but insufficient to pyrolyze the wood product. The wood product is then maintained at the treatment temperature for a period of time sufficient to reduce the absorbed contaminant in the wood product to a final amount which is less than about 20% of the initial amount. Optionally, the desorbed wood may then be treated with a chemical to remove inorganic impurities that are detrimental during thermochemical conversion of biomass.

Abstract: Particulate binder compositions made with amine-aldehyde resins and methods for making same are provided. The method for making the particulate binder composition can include spray-drying an amine-aldehyde resin having a total aldehyde compound to total amine compound molar ratio of about 1.55:1 to about 1.65:1 to produce a particulate binder composition. The particulate binder composition can have a fusion diameter of about 35 mm to about 70 mm.

Abstract: A system and a method for molding a part from fiber cement, or fibrocement, slurry are provided. The molding is preferably made by pressure injection of the slurry. The slurry includes cementitious material, additives, fibers and water. The fibers can include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyacrylic, cellulose, and/or asbestos fibers. First and second molding sections define, at least partially, a chamber. The second molding section has at least one evacuating channel. The system includes a slurry inlet communicating with the chamber, for inserting the slurry. A bladder covers the first molding section, the bladder being inflatable for compressing the slurry between the bladder and the second molding section. A filter covers the second molding section and allows water contained in the slurry to pass through while retaining the cementitious material and fibers within the chamber. A pressurized fluid inlet port communicates with at least one conduit for inflating the bladder.

Abstract: A cutting tooth system includes a plurality of substrates, each having a base for attaching to the cutting wheel, and an outer surface opposite the base. A plurality of tooth pockets are integrally formed in the substrate, each tooth pocket having a tooth receiving aperture extending through the outer surface and into the substrate. A cutting tooth has a pocket engagement portion configured for being received in a mounting pocket. The pocket engagement portion defines a pocket engagement length and a shank defining a shank diameter. A cutter portion extends from the pocket engagement portion.

Abstract: A method of making a longitudinal reinforcing structure for a wind turbine blade. The method comprises a) providing an elongate master strip (62) of reinforcing material having substantially flat first and second surfaces, the distance between the first and second surfaces defining the thickness of the master strip; and b) dividing the master strip transversely to form a first strip and a shorter master strip, the respective strips being arranged end to end such that a trailing end of the first strip is located adjacent a new leading end of the master strip. The step of dividing the master strip comprises removing material from a dividing region extending through the entire thickness of the master strip, wherein the dividing region is shaped such that a chamfer (19c) at the trailing end (19b) of the first strip is created and a chamfer (63a) at the new leading end (63) of the master strip is created when the master strip is divided.

Abstract: A method of making an indexed prepreg composite sheet is disclosed. The method comprises forming discrete regions in a resin film layer. The discrete regions are arranged in an indexing pattern. The method also includes forming a precursor prepreg composite sheet by impregnating a fiber reinforcement with the resin film layer having a viscosity. The discrete regions of the resin film layer form non-impregnated regions of the precursor prepreg composite sheet. The method additionally includes replacing the non-impregnated regions of the precursor prepreg composite sheet with indexing openings.

Abstract: A method for separating materials of various type having different softening temperature values, includes pouring a mixture of flakes and fragments of materials on a movable receiving and conveying device in a uniformly distributed manner and advancing it along a first portion of path; actuating an electromagnetic inductor to heat an outer metal surface by electromagnetic induction, which surface is included in the movable receiving and conveying device to achieve a first lower softening temperature corresponding to a first material of the mixture; subjecting the mixture to a separating action during which a first fraction, remains stuck to the outer metal surface, whereas a remaining second fraction of materials having higher softening temperatures than the first softening temperature freely slips by gravity towards a lower receiving zone.

Abstract: Provided are a separation device and a separation method with which plastic and aluminum can be separated. A separation device includes a separation unit. The separation unit includes a container and a scoop-up member. A processing target containing aluminum and one or more types of plastic is heated to a first temperature in the separation unit. The first temperature is a temperature that is less than the melting point of aluminum and is greater than or equal to the melting point of at least one type of plastic. The container accommodates the processing target heated to the first temperature. The scoop-up member has a hole portion allowing melted plastic to pass through, and separates aluminum and the melted plastic by scooping up the processing target accommodated in the container.

Abstract: A method of forming a flat composite charge into a contoured composite part reduces wrinkles in the part as the charge is being formed. Dies are used to form a portion of charge to the steepest contour of the part, while tension is maintained on the charge as the remaining portions of the charge are formed.

Abstract: A method for the curing of aqueous latexes comprising block copolymers is disclosed. The block copolymers have the general formula A-B-A or A-B-Y-(B-A)n. The curing is conducted using vulcanization systems that are free of guanidine and thiuram compounds. The cured latexes are useful in the manufacture of elastic films, surgical, examination and electrical insulation gloves, industrial gloves and condoms.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing intraocular lenses (IOLs) is disclosed. Two mold components (an outer mold component and an inner mold component) of different composition may be employed. The outer mold may be composed of a metal or other refractory material and may serve as the outer die into which a lens forming material can be introduced. The inner mold component may be composed of a softer or more compliant material and may be deployed within the outer mold component. The IOL may be formed by casting the lens-forming material into a shape defined by the space between the two mold components. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure may reduce or eliminate flash in IOLs, improve alignment of their optical surfaces, and/or reduce or eliminate the need for bonded regions.

Abstract: A method of forming a structural oil pan via lost core molding is disclosed. The structural oil pan comprises a bracket portion configured for mounting to the vehicle, a pan portion integrated with the bracket portion and defining an oil reservoir, and a structural section formed via lost core molding and defining a cavity. The method comprises the step of lost core molding by forming a metal core, molding the bracket portion and/or the pan portion about the metal core, and removing the metal core to form the structural section in at least one of the bracket portion and the pan portion. The method also includes co-molding the bracket portion and the pan portion together to form the structural oil pan.

Abstract: A method for producing multi-layered elastomeric film or article, the method comprising: (i) dipping a mould into a composition for producing an elastomeric film having a total solids content of between 5%-40% to produce a layer of elastomeric film composition on the mould, (ii) partially drying the layer of elastomeric film composition on the mould to reduce the total water content of the elastomeric film composition to a level of not less than 22%, (iii) dipping the mould coated with the partially dried layer of elastomeric film composition into a composition for producing an elastomeric film having a total solids content of between 5%-40% to produce a further layer of elastomeric film composition on the mould, (iv) optionally repeating the partial drying step (ii) and the further dipping step (iii), and (v) drying and curing the layers of elastomeric film composition on the mould.

Abstract: According to one implementation, a molding equipment of a composite material includes a vessel, a decompression system and a heating medium supply system. The vessel houses a molding target sealed by a sealing object. The decompression system performs bending forming of the molding target and pressurization on the molding target after the bending forming by decompressing a region surrounded by the sealing object in the vessel. The heating medium supply system supplies a heating medium into the vessel. The heating medium is supplied for the bending forming, and heating and curing of the molding target under the pressurization.

Abstract: A method of bonding a thermoplastic component to a carpeted component is provided. The method includes providing a base component, a thermoplastic component and a fibrous carpet or mat between the components. The carpet has a large number of cavities. The carpet is made of a thermoplastic material adapted to bond to the thermoplastic component in response to heat at the interface between the thermoplastic component and the carpet. The method also includes heating the thermoplastic component and the carpet at the interface between the thermoplastic component and the carpet for a period of time to soften the carpet. The method finally includes pressing the components and the softened carpet together under a pressure to cause the softened carpet to flow and at least partially fill the cavities. The carpet at the interface is transformed into a solid bonding layer to bond the components together to create a finished structure.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first mold having an injection cavity at a side thereof, for molding of a substrate, a second mold having two injection cores and two skin shaping plugs, and a third mold having a foaming section where a foaming material is injected between a substrate and a skin, and a skin shaping section where embossing is carried out on a skin, wherein, under the condition that the first mold, second mold and third mold are simultaneously closed to one another, a substrate is molded by the injection cavity and a first injection core, embossing is carried out on a skin by one skin shaping plug and the skin shaping section, and, at a same time, the foaming material is injected between a previously molded substrate and a previously embossed skin by a second injection core and foaming section.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing a crash pad with a foaming layer formed by injecting a foaming solution between a core and a skin are disclosed. The apparatus includes a first mold and a second mold used to form the skin by injecting molten resin of a skin material into a skin forming cavity when the first and second molds are combined. In addition, a third mold and the fourth mold form the core by injecting molten resin of a core material into a core forming cavity when the third and fourth molds are combined. The first mold has a vacuum aperture in an inner surface of the first mold to adsorb and fix a thread to implement a stitch before the forming of the skin, and the vacuum aperture exerts a vacuum suctioning force to absorb and fix via a vacuum pressure applied from a vacuum pressure providing unit.

Abstract: Provided for example is a method of forming texture comprising: (I) providing a polymeric layer with first and second sides, wherein the polymeric layer is made from a polymeric material that gels on contact with a gelling agent, and wherein the first side is gelled, with gelling extending into the polymeric layer but not to the second side; (II) contacting the second side of the polymeric layer with a foamy aqueous solution of surfactant (one or more), the aqueous foam being in the process of collapsing during the contacting, wherein the aqueous solution of surfactant is effective to gel the polymeric material; (III) applying a aqueous medium to the second surface with sufficient force or agitation so as to remove a portion of the polymeric material; and (IV) curing the remaining polymeric material without, following the contacting step, further contacting the polymer layer with a gelling component.

Abstract: For forming an extrusion-foamed plastic layer, the plastic layer is first thermally treated in order to be at least particularly plastically deformable. Negative pressure is exerted on the plastic layer, pulling it apart in the direction of the thickness as a plastic deformation. The plastic layer is optionally pressed together to a desired thickness or introduced into a mold. The negative pressure leads to a greater cell size homogeneity. The thickness of the plastic layer smoothed. Further, a corresponding aftertreatment device is proposed. This includes a thermal treatment device or thermal treatment zone. At least one pair of opposing negative pressure surfaces follows in conveying direction. These pull apart the plastic layer. Optionally, the plastic layer is additionally cooled. Further, and the plastic layer may be further processed in a subsequent fabricating unit.

Abstract: A manufacturing system for molding a foaming product, includes an upper mold, a lower mold and a heating-and-cooling device, the upper and lower molds respectively having heat transferring channels to permit passage of heat transfer medium from the heating-and-cooling device, wherein at least three types of heat transfer medium with different temperatures flow through the heat transferring channels in the upper and lower molds at three predetermined times with preset flow rates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a component part having a wall thickness of at most 3 mm on at least one part of the component part, comprising the method step of injection molding by means of an injection mold in an injection molding machine using a polymer/boron nitride compound, wherein the polymer/boron nitride compound comprises a thermoplastically processable polymer material and a heat-conducting filler, wherein the filler comprises platelet-shaped hexagonal boron nitride particles and wherein the injection rate during injection-molding is at most 200 mm/s. The invention further relates to a component part produced using such a method and a polymer/boron nitride compound for producing such a component part. The invention further relates to the use of such a component part for heat dissipation of component parts and assemblies to be cooled.

Abstract: There is a molding assembly that comprises a jaw holding assembly having a base member that is joined to a workpiece locating member. The workpiece locating member is joined to a riser member, and a rail is mounted on the riser member and a carriage is supported on the rail. The molding assembly includes a jaw holder that is mounted on the carriage, and the jaw holder supports first and second forming dies, and each has an internal rib that abut one another when the first and second dies are brought together. Together the dies form an elliptical rib having an elliptical shaped curved surface. A workpiece having an O-ring recess and parting line protrusions is positioned between the first and second forming dies, and the dies are heated and melt the parting line protrusions. An O-ring is disposed in the O-ring recess to form a leak proof seal.

Abstract: A molded article 1 is configured such that an insert 2 is made of a steel plate and includes a cylindrical part 2A and an annular part 2B, a plastic 4 is annular in shape so as to be joined to the annular part 2B, inner diameter D1 of the plastic 4 is larger than inner diameter D2 of the annular part 2B so that no burrs at a gate mark E protrude to the inner diameter side of the molded article 1, the injection molding is conducted with a disc gate arranged on an inner peripheral surface F of the plastic 4 at a position separated from a surface of the annular part 2B, and the gate mark E resides on the inner peripheral surface F of the plastic 4 at a position separated from the surface of the annular part 2B.

Abstract: A resin molding method according to the present invention is a resin molding method that fills a space between an insertion hole provided in a workpiece and a member to be fixed inserted into the insertion hole with resin, the method comprising: injecting a first tablet formed of thermosetting resin having a first temperature into a position of a pot far from the workpiece, the pot pouring the resin into the workpiece and being provided in a molding die, injecting a second tablet formed of thermosetting resin having a second temperature higher than the first temperature into a position of the pot close to the workpiece; pouring the thermosetting resin into the insertion hole of the workpiece in an order of the second tablet and the first tablet by a plunger that slides in the pot.

Abstract: A mold apparatus for producing a molded article by injection molding includes (a) a base plate for mounting to a platen of an injection molding machine; (b) a core plate movably coupled to the base plate and axially translatable relative to the base plate between a plate advanced position and a plate retracted position; (c) a lead screw rotatably supported by, and axially fixed relative to, the base plate; and (d) a lead nut coupled to the lead screw and rotationally fixed relative to the core plate. The lead nut is translatable in response to rotation of the lead screw between a first and a second abutment surface fixed relative to the core plate. The lead nut alternately bears against the first abutment surface for moving the core plate to the plate advanced position and the second abutment surface for moving the core plate to the plate retracted position.

Abstract: A faucet spout or other component has a metal housing with a plastic liner in an opening in the housing. The faucet component is made by first molding a plastic insert having an elongated body and an opening extending through the elongated body from a first end to a second end. The plastic insert is secured inside of a metal mold. The metal mold is heated (or cooled) to a temperature below the melting temperature of the molded plastic and molten metal is poured in the mold. The molded melting temperature of the plastic is high enough and the metal mold temperature is low enough so that the insert does not melt during the metal molding process.

Abstract: The present invention effects a reduction in production cost and increases yield of a transparent resin molded article and prevents the generation of defects such as bubbles, weld lines, and sink marks. This injection molding device (2A) for a transparent resin molded article is equipped with: a die (3) for injection molding the transparent resin molded article; and a gate (5) that is provided to the peripheral edge of the die (3) and that is the inlet through which a resin material (R) is injected into the die (3). The thickness dimensions (Ta) of the die (3) are in the range of 15-25 mm, and the ratio of the diameter dimensions (D) of the gate (5) to the thickness dimensions (Ta) of the die (3) is set in the range of 1:6 to 1:3.