Abstract: A process of manufacturing cap of a cosmetic container is provided with heating and melting polymers, feeding the molten polymers into a first mold, cooling and hardening the molten polymers to form a cap in the first mold, and ejecting the cap from the first mold; feeding the cap into a second mold, and heating a polymeric material to a preset temperature until the polymeric material is molten wherein the preset temperature is sufficient to melt an inner surface of the cap; injecting the molten polymeric material into the cap to coat the inner surface of the cap, cooling and hardening the cap, and ejecting the cap from the second mold; and forming a resilient layer on the inner surface of the cap by the polymeric material, and releasably securing a casing assembly to an open end of the cap.

Abstract: Comparison and analysis between stored image data which is obtained by performing image-taking by a mold image-taking means in a state in which a mold surface is clean and stored and taken image data which is obtained by performing image-taking by the mold image-taking means are performed and a cleaning part of the mold is specified to clean the mold. Accordingly, an image of a region, in which fouling and residues of fine dust may be generated, of the mold surface can be fully taken and generation of waste in a cleaning operation can be prevented.

Abstract: A method is provided for molding a composite sheet in an injection molding press including a female mold tool and a cooperating male mold tool. The method includes the steps of loading the composite sheet into an open mold, positioning a heating element between the composite sheet and the female mold tool to preheat the composite sheet and a cavity of the female mold tool and removing the heating element and closing the mold.

Abstract: A molding method for the production of articles molded by injecting plastic material into a mold cavity by a plurality of injectors electrically sequentially actuated under an electronic control according to a cycle providing for a step for filling the mold cavity, followed by a step for packing the plastic material in the mold cavity. Each injector, regardless of both its position with respect to the mold cavity and its opening speed, is controlled in at least one of the following control modes: i) partially closing the injector from a maximum open condition to a less opened condition in the filling step, ii) setting the injector in a partially open condition and then opening the injector to a more opened condition, in the packing step.

Abstract: A three-dimensional netted structure having an upper surface, a lower surface, two side surfaces a left end surface, and a right end surface, including at least a plurality of filaments helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, wherein the filaments are formed out of a thermoplastic resin by extrusion molding followed by cooling with a liquid; and the netted structure is four-surface molded, the upper surface, the lower surface and the two side surfaces being molded. An apparatus and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensional netted structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to carbon fibers having high tensile strength and modulus of elasticity, as well as a process for the manufacture of such carbon fiber. The process comprises spinning a polymer/solvent solution into a solvent/water bath in the range of 78%-85% solvent, thereby producing a dense fiber structure, and subsequently carbonizing the polymer precursor fiber at a lower than typical carbonization temperature to form carbon fibers.

Abstract: A method for producing a continuous film with a flow film line includes the steps of actively heating an annular nozzle at an outlet via a first tempering component in reference to the inflowing plastic melt such that the exiting plastic melt is heated. While the melt channel system upstream is actively cooled via a second tempering component in referent to the inflowing plastic melt such that the plastic melt flowing along is cooled in the direction towards the annular nozzle. This leads to a stable film because the absolute temperature of the plastic melt is not rising to critical ranges. Simultaneously, melt fractures are avoided when the blow head is heated at its outlet from the annular nozzle.

Abstract: A device for profile extrusion, has at least three clamping arrangements disposed equidistantly around the perimeter of an extended profile, wherein a clamping element can be placed directly on the extended profile. The one clamping element can be mounted in each of the clamping arrangements and the clamping elements can be moved radially with respect to the extrusion axis by a drive mechanism, and each clamping arrangement is connected to the adjacent clamping arrangement by a coupling arrangement.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an object with a computer-controlled apparatus according to computer instructions derived from a computer model of the object. The method involves fabricating a plurality of beads of material, whereby at least a portion of two beads abut and are arranged at an angle between 1-179° to each other. The two beads may be fabricated on respective notional planes which intersect each other. Alternatively, the two beads may be fabricated to form respective non-planar layers. Further alternatively, the two beads may be fabricated as three-dimensional beads. Also, the two beads may be curved and form respective planar layers.

Abstract: An assembly and process for forming a two stage extrusion of an elongated marine dock from a plasticized material, such as including but act limited to extruding a first generally “L” shaped bracket from a first more rigid thermoplastic, following which a cross head die arrangement is utilized in order to extrude a secondary arcuate and flexible material in extending fashion from a lower side of the “L” bracket. The secondary/flexible elastomer is extracted in an open flexed position relative to the first extruded bracket, and further such that, following completion, can be flexed into a closed engagement with an upper perpendicularly extending side of the bracket.

Abstract: A direct drive extruder apparatus includes an extruder assembly that has an extruder barrel and an extruder screw rotatably disposed in an interior area of the extruder barrel. The apparatus includes a bearing assembly in communication with the extruder assembly. The bearing assembly has a bearing housing which has a thrust bearing mounted therein. The thrust bearing includes an outer ring secured to the bearing housing and an inner ring in rotatable communication with the outer ring, and a plurality of rolling elements disposed between and in rolling engagement with the outer ring and the inner ring. The apparatus includes a sleeve removably coupled to the inner ring and the extruder screw. The apparatus includes a motor assembly that has a permanent magnet synchronous motor positioned therein, the permanent magnet synchronous motor has a rotatable shaft that is removably coupled to the sleeve.

Abstract: A device and a method for increasing the cooling power of an extrusion line and for extruding a profiled plastic section in an energy-efficient manner, in particular a plastic tube, having at least one extruder; a tool which shapes the profiled section, the tool having at least one inner ring and an outer ring, wherein the inner ring and the outer ring are connected by webs; a calibrating unit; and additional subsequent devices.

Abstract: A blow film line and a method for operating the same relates to improving the flow rate in conventional blow film lines without compromising the production quality. The inner cooling body shows an air outlet path, with a cooling ring being embodied in a height-adjustable fashion, with a controller positioning the cooling ring in a lower area of the inner cooling body for the start-up of the facility. The cooling ring is positioned in the upper area of the air outlet path of the inner cooling body in order to achieve the steady-state production.

Abstract: A vacuum forming method of forming a decorative film in close contact with a surface of an adherend in a forming space, by using a vacuum forming machine having the forming space seal-formed by a lower box and an upper box, includes: a pressure adjusting process of decompressing a lower division of the forming space sealed to have a lower pressure than an upper division of the forming space so as to produce a pressure difference between the divided forming spaces, thereby setting the pressure in the vicinity of the surface of the adherend lower pressure than that of the periphery thereof; a pressure releasing process of releasing the pressure difference after the forming process; and an extracting process of extracting a formed product. A lower end portion of the upper box is provided with a jig which suppresses lifting of the decorative film.

Abstract: A method of producing, for example, handles for using in rolling stock or other transport situations, employs a flexible core mould that is coated with an impregnated glass fibre. The coated core mould is placed into a tool for curing, whereupon the rubber core is pulled out of the center of the resulting handle member after curing. The method helps create 3D shapes of any form and cross section in a cost effective manner and using a standardized methodology and process. Further, the method enables creation of a hollow and lightweight part. The method allows use of standard glass fiber instead of more specialized braided fibre of the prior art.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing blown film web on a blown film line, film is heated above the takeoff device and then treated mechanically. This allows the film to be brought from initial heat to an easy-to-process temperature level with little energy. A horizontally oriented treatment roll path is provided between the takeoff and a reversing device is arranged above the takeoff. In both aspects, controlling is performed to achieve a uniform film gauge after stretching.

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming a pattern of polyimide that is simpler and is more excellent in the pattern shape and in the dimensional accuracy in comparison with the conventional techniques of patterning polyimide, such as photolithography and laser processing. In a method for forming a micropattern of polyimide, which includes using as polyimide a solvent-soluble polyimide resin composition that is photosensitive and is moldable at a temperature of less than or equal to a glass-transition temperature; patterning the composition using thermal imprinting; and thermally curing the composition, ultraviolet irradiation is performed after the composition is released from a mold after a molding step.

Abstract: An assembly for use during manufacture of a balloon envelope that includes a table having first and second levels, an indicator disposed on the first level and a sealing component. The first level is arranged to receive a first sheet portion of material. The indicator is arranged along a lengthwise axis of the table to indicate a position for attaching a tendon to the first sheet portion. The second level is arranged to receive assembled gore portions of the envelope comprising the first sheet portion, the tendon and a second sheet portion of material. The sealing component is configured to move along the table and to apply a heat seal to bond together the first and second sheet portions disposed thereon in order to form at least part of a gore portion of the envelope, such that the tendon is arranged proximate to a centerline of the gore.

Abstract: To prevent misalignment between substrates and distortion of surface, and to keep film thickness uniformity of thin substrate when two substrates are bonded for bonded member, bonded member manufacturing apparatus of bonding first substrate and second substrate, comprising resin film forming means for forming liquid state resin film on the first substrate, semi-curing means for maintaining outer peripheral section of resin film in uncured state and curing inner section surrounded with outer peripheral section in semi-cured state, and substrate bonding means for bonding first substrate and second substrate by bringing second substrate into contact with resin film, such that one end of outer peripheral section is determined as starting point of contact so that boundary line between contact portion and noncontact portion moves in one direction from starting point to opposite end of outer peripheral section while applying pressing force to second substrate.

Abstract: A method for stiffening a curved sheet-metal panel, in which a flat cardboard panel is applied to the concave face of the curved sheet-metal panel, includes a step in which a number of parallel cuts that pass partially through the thickness of the cardboard panel are made in that face of the cardboard panel that is intended to be applied to the concave face of the sheet-metal panel. A number of adhesive strips that each cover said parallel cuts are applied to said face of the cardboard panel and said face, provided with said adhesive strips, of the cardboard panel is applied to said concave face of the sheet-metal panel.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a composite part, in particular a fiat composite part, having a foam core that has a first and second cover layer which are bonded to the foam core on a first surface and a second surface, respectively. The method has the following steps: (a) heating the cover layers and the foam core (b) positioning the cover layers on the surfaces of the foam core, (c) positioning the foam core and the cover layers in a press or a mold which forms the completed composite part, (d) reshaping the foam core and the cover layers in the press or in the mold, wherein the cover layers can be positioned on the surfaces of the foam core, (e) cooling and bonding the cover layers and the foam core in the press or in the mold, and (f) removing the composite part from the press or from the mold.

Abstract: A thermoforming system for carrying out a method for processing two different thermoplastic films has a thermoforming station for processing the different films, a transport device for transporting the film to the thermoforming station, and a connecting station for connecting successive blank cuts so as to form a film strip. Cuts of the one or the other film are selectively and variably brought on request in a conveyor through the thermoforming system, such that different successive cuts are conveyed by the conveyor to the thermoforming station and processed therein, and two successive cuts are joined into a film strip, either edge to edge or with an overlap.

Abstract: Methods are provided for manufacturing a thrust reverser cascade. One of these methods includes providing a first cascade segment and providing a second cascade segment. The first cascade segment includes a first frame rail, a second frame rail and an array of first vane segments laterally between the first and the second frame rails. The second cascade segment includes an array of second vane segments. The second cascade segment is bonded laterally to and between the first and the second frame rails and transversely to the array of first vane segments. In another method, first and second cascade segments are discretely molded. Each of the cascade segments includes an array of vane segments and comprises fiber reinforcement in a polymer matrix. The second cascade segment is bonded to the first cascade segment and is nested into the first cascade segment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and structure for connecting first (110) and second (120) plastic pipes to each other. The structure includes: an arch-shaped heating element (130) which is made of conductive plastic material and has an arch cross-sectional shape to cover the connection hole (111), with an opening (131) formed in a central portion of the arch-shaped heating element (130); an electricity supply assembly including a plurality of unit electricity supplies disposed around the opening (131) in different directions, each of the unit electricity supplies including a pair of electric connection terminals (140) disposed parallel to each other in the arch-shaped heating element (130) on opposite sides of the opening (131); and the second plastic pipe (120) provided on the end thereof with a cover (121) covering at least an outer surface of the arch-shaped heating element (130).

Abstract: Freeform, additive manufacturing equipment, processes and products, including residential, commercial and other buildings. A movable extruder places extrudate that solidifies in open space to create “scaffolding” or “skeletons” of buildings and other products. Elongated extrudate elements are fused to each other or connected by other means to form a cellular structure. Filler material such as polymeric insulating foam may simultaneously or thereafter be placed within the cellular structure to contribute desired strength, rigidity, insulative, barrier or other properties. Finish materials may also be applied.

Abstract: Described is a method and system for producing a three-dimensional (3D) structure using 3D printing. A 3D structure, having multiple regions, is produced using a 3D printer having at least one extruder formed to receive a printer filament. The printer filament has at least one type of material having radio frequency (RF) absorption properties. The RF absorption properties are varied at different regions of the 3D structure by varying the extrusion of the at least one type of material at different regions of the 3D structure.

Abstract: A printer is configured to detect a missing material drop in a top layer of a part being printed in the printer. Upon detection of a missing material drop, the printer moves the platform on which the part is being formed in a direction opposite to the process direction to position the area in which the drop is missing beneath an ejector that is operated to eject a drop in the area. This procedure is performed for each area in a missing drop was detected before the next layer of the part is formed.

Abstract: A three-dimensional modeling apparatus is provided with a head unit for modeling an object by discharging a liquid into each unit grille and a control unit for controlling the head unit. The control unit controls the head unit so as to discharge a designated type of colored liquid into a first unit grille out of two unit grilles adjacent to each other in a direction from a surface of the object to the interior, and discharge, into a second unit grille, one or more types of colored liquids that includes at least one colored liquid of the same type as the colored liquid discharged into the first unit grille, so as to be able to express a color of the surface of the object using the colored liquid discharged into the first unit grille and the one or more colored liquids discharged into the second unit grille.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method in which the photocured product is excellent in solubility in water and is easy to remove after photofabrication, and the like. A modeling material for forming a photofabrication model in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a curable resin component with a weighted average of SP value of 9.0 to 10.3; and a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a water-soluble monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer (F), polyoxypropylene glycol with a number average molecular weight of 100 to 5,000 and/or water (G), and a photopolymerization initiator (D).

Abstract: A method and device for producing a three-dimensional component by in-bath additive manufacturing comprising a bath (12) of a first fluid component and a nozzle (15) for dispensing a second fluid component. In use the nozzle is moved in the bath, and the fluid components react to produce said component. The second fluid component may be varied to change the visual and/or physical properties of the component. A computer (24) contains a digital record to control respective position of the nozzle and the bath.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a device and a binding agent system for producing three-dimensional models.

Abstract: A technique that makes it possible to improve the accuracy of modeling in a three-dimensional modeling apparatus for modeling a three-dimensional object by discharging a liquid to a powder composition layer is provided. The three-dimensional modeling apparatus includes a powder composition layer forming unit for forming a powder composition layer using a powder-containing composition containing powder; a head unit from which a curable liquid is discharged to a first surface of the powder composition layer; and a curing energy applying unit for applying curing energy to the liquid at a time that is after the liquid is discharged from the head unit, before the liquid permeates the powder composition layer and reaches a second surface of the powder composition layer, and at which at least a portion of the liquid exists on the head unit side with respect to the first surface of the powder composition layer.

Abstract: A liquefier assembly for use in an additive manufacturing system, which includes a rigid member having a gap, a liquefier tube operably disposed in the gap, one or more heater assemblies disposed in the gap in contact with the liquefier tube, and configured to heat the liquefier tube in a zone-by-zone manner, preferably one or more thermal resistors disposed in the gap between the rigid member and the heater assemblies, and preferably one or more sensors configured to operably measure pressure within the liquefier tube. The one or more heater assemblies may be operated to provide dynamic heat flow control.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus with assembled and dissembled feature includes a base having a cavity, a control circuit is installed in the cavity. An upper surface of the base defines a through hole for an electrical socket extending through the base and being exposed on the upper surface. A stand connecting member is provided on the upper surface. A material deposition device for depositing material is provided with a beam connecting member. A movable platform capable of moving along a Y axis direction for carrying the deposited material is provided with a column connecting member. A stand having a column, a beam is provided on a top of the column. The beam is provided with a material, deposition device connecting member. The column is provided with a movable platform connecting member.

Abstract: A component of a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system may be configured to cause a processor to generate instructions that specify how a 3D-printer additively builds an article on a build plate via depositing material from a deposition head. The generated instructions specify how a deposition head and/or a build plate of the 3D printer moves relative to each other to build an article on the build plate such that material outputted from the deposition head is deposited in successive layers in a build direction. The processor may receive a user selection of a spiral pattern selection. For at least portions of each layer of at least a portion of the article, the generated instructions specify that the deposition head continuously deposits material in a spiral pattern between radially outward and radially inward portions of the article.

Abstract: A component of a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system may be configured to cause a processor to generate instructions that specify how a 3D-printer additively builds an article on a build plate via depositing material from a deposition head. The 3D printer is configured to cause the deposition head to rotate in order to selectively change, an angle of a deposition axis at which the deposition head outputs material. The generated instructions specify how the deposition head is operated by the 3D printer to build the article on the build plate such that material deposited along a side wall surface of the article is provided by the deposition head having its deposition axis orientated at an angle determined based at least in part on an angular orientation of the side wall surface.

Abstract: A three-dimensional modeling apparatus is provided with a head unit for modeling an object by discharging a liquid, which is to be a material of the object, into each unit grille and a control unit for controlling the head unit. The head unit is capable of individually discharging, into the unit grille, designated amounts of a plurality of types of chromatic liquids for expressing a designated color, and a low-lightness liquid that is an achromatic liquid having a lower lightness than the chromatic liquids, and in the case of discharging the low-lightness liquid and a chromatic liquid into one unit grille, the control unit controls the head unit so as to discharge the liquids such that the low-lightness liquid is positioned on an interior side of the object relative to the chromatic liquid.

Abstract: A print division apparatus of this invention includes a feature detection unit configured to detect a feature of three-dimensional image data based on pixel information included in the three-dimensional image data, a division unit configured to divide the three-dimensional image data into a designated print size in accordance with a boundary of the feature detected based on the feature of the three-dimensional image data, and a creation unit configured to create three-dimensional shape data for the divided three-dimensional image data.

Abstract: A three-dimensional object forming system includes a forming unit that forms a three-dimensional object, a detecting unit that detects a remaining amount of material usable for forming the three-dimensional object, an input unit that inputs three-dimensional data, a converting unit that converts the three-dimensional data, a calculating unit that calculates a material amount to be used to form the three-dimensional object, and a display unit that displays a prediction result of the three-dimensional object based on the three-dimensional data.

Abstract: A method of determining Parameters for application to Continuous Liquid Interface Printing (CLIP) can be provided by receiving an objective input for fabrication using a CLIP printer and determining best Parameters to be applied to the CLIP Printer during Fabrication using a model that defines a relationship between the objective input and Parameters to be applied during fabrication.

Abstract: A method of operating a Continuous Liquid Interface Printing (CLIP) printer can include receiving a set of objectives for fabrication of an object using a CLIP printer and determining an orientation for fabrication of the object based on fulfillment of the set of objectives by simulated fabrication of the object.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for forming a 3D object, wherein the method comprises the step of depositing a support structure. According to the invention, the support structure comprises an organic di-acid having a molecular weight of 300 g/mole or less. The invention further relates to an assembly of a 3D printed object and a support structure.

Abstract: Provided is a composite produced by processing a resin composition including a thermoplastic resin, bundle type carbon nanotubes and a reinforcing material. The carbon nanotubes have an ID/IG of 1.0 to 1.0 before the processing. The ratio of residual length of the carbon nanotubes present in the composite is from 40% to 99%. The composite has improved mechanical properties without deterioration of conductivity. With these improvements, the composite can be used to manufacture various molded articles.

Abstract: The embodiment relates to the production of reinforced materials, for example reinforced foam materials or reinforced textiles. A multi-needle machine is provided with a plurality of serially arranged repeating units, which are able to move sliders and pins toward and past each other along a circular path so as to create the semi-finished textile products. In this way, it is possible to reinforce components with curved surfaces.

Abstract: A composite layup is formed on a tool and placed on a contoured part. The tool is contoured to substantially match the contour of the part. A set of location data is generated which represents the location of the part in space relative to the tool. An automated manipulator uses the location data to move the tool into proximity to the part and place the contoured layup on the part.

Abstract: A method of making a wind turbine blade in a blade mould is described. The wind turbine blade comprises a plurality of elongate reinforcing structures each comprising a stack of strips of fibre-reinforced polymeric material, and the method comprises: stacking strips of fibre-reinforced polymeric material to form a plurality of stacks (40), each defining a longitudinal axis; aligning the stacks relative to one another in an alignment zone outside the blade mould; supporting the stacks to maintain their relative alignment; transferring the plurality of stacks into the blade mould simultaneously while maintaining the relative alignment of stacks as the stacks are transferred; and integrating the stacks with other blade materials forming the blade in the blade mould. An apparatus for use in the method is also described.

Abstract: A pultrusion process for making a strip for an elongate reinforcing structure of a wind turbine blade, the process comprising drawing fibres (42) and resin through a pultrusion die (40) in a process direction to form a strip (102); and applying an infusion-promoting layer (110) to a surface of the strip down-stream from the die in the process direction. A pultrusion apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for repairing sandwich panels made of composite materials following impact that has damaged the core of the panel is provided. The method involves acquisition of a numerical model of the shape of the damaged zone then use of a stereolithography method based on the numerical model to create a replacement core or a mould in which this replacement core will be moulded, followed by creation of replacement component comprising this core, then the instillation of this component which is fitted into an opening cut in the sandwich panel around the damage, and finally attachment of the replacement component to the panel.

Abstract: By the present invention, an inner lid is easily removed by upward thrusting of a sheath tube while detachment of the inner lid during storage is suppressed. An extraction cap is provided with: a cap body provided with a barrel part, a top-end part of which attaches to a mouth of a bottle container, and an air supply tube standing from a bottom portion of the barrel part and forming a first flow channel; and a sheath tube arranged and retained around an exterior of the air supply tube so as to be able to slide up and down. An inner lid is fitted on a top-end part of the air supply tube. An annular first retaining protrusion extending in the circumferential direction is formed on an external peripheral surface of the air supply tube, and a second retaining protrusion retained by the first retaining protrusion and comprising a plurality of retaining protrusions arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction is formed on an internal peripheral surface of the inner lid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and centering assembly (1) for centering a tire component (9), wherein the method comprises the steps of placing the tire component on and conveying it from a first conveyor (2) towards a second conveyor (3), determining the position of a first longitudinal edge (91), transversely moving the first conveyor (2) and thereby aligning the first longitudinal edge (91) along a first reference on the second conveyor (3), conveying the tire component from the first conveyor (2) onto the second conveyor (3) while determining the position of a second longitudinal edge (92), wherein the tire component has a center between the first longitudinal edge (91) and the second longitudinal edge (92), conveying the tire component from the second conveyor (3) towards a drum (4), laterally moving the drum (4) to align the center of the tire component with a center of a desired application position of the tire component on the drum, and conveying the tire component from the second conveyor (3) onto