Abstract: Robot positioning is facilitated by obtaining, for each time of a first sampling schedule, a respective indication of a pose of a camera system of a robot relative to a reference coordinate frame, the respective indication of the pose of the camera system being based on a comparison of multiple three-dimensional images of a scene of an environment, the obtaining providing a plurality of indications of poses of the camera system; obtaining, for each time of a second sampling schedule, a respective indication of a pose of the robot, the obtaining providing a plurality of indications of poses of the robot; and determining, using the plurality of indications of poses of the camera system and the plurality of indications of poses of the robot, an indication of the reference coordinate frame and an indication of a reference point of the camera system relative to pose of the robot.

Abstract: A worker terminal that sends an operation commands to robots used in work includes: a first sensor that detects a muscle potential of a worker; a second sensor that detects a head movement of the worker; a processing unit that determines whether or not operation instructions, defined by a combination of the head movement and change in the muscle potential, have been input by the worker, on the basis of the detection results of the first sensor and the second sensor; and a communications unit that sends an operation command to the robot is a determination has been made that an operation instruction has been input by the worker.

Abstract: The present invention enhances user convenience with regards to a user operation etc. of a robot conducted in response to a notification event. A posture control device (1) includes a notification event detecting section (13) configured to detect the notification event having occurred and a driving control section (15) that controls a driving section (24) so that in a case where the notification event detecting section (13) has detected an occurrence of the notification event, a robot (100) takes on a notification event posture.

Abstract: An elastic member of a torque sensor includes spring portions, a first fastening portion, and a second fastening portion. The spring portions are disposed in a radial pattern between the first and second fastening portions to connect the first and second fastening portions together. The spring portions have a dimension smaller in a direction tangential to a circle centered on an rotation axis than in a direction of the radial pattern. The distance between the first fastening portion and the second fastening portion is smaller than the dimension in the direction of the radial pattern. The optical encoders are opposed on, for example, the same diameter on a circumference of a concentric circle centered on a rotation axis of the rotational displacement of the elastic member. For example, averaging output signals from a plurality of optical encoders reduces influence of disturbance, such as cross-axis force.

Abstract: A joint device for a robot includes a first frame, a motor fixed to the first frame, a flange rotated by the motor, and a second frame fixed to the flange. The first frame has an opening extending from a part of a lateral portion to a predetermined part of a bottom portion. An outer rim portion of the flange faces to the opening in the predetermined part. The outer rim portion has through-holes. An end portion of the second frame adjacent to the first frame includes a facing portion that faces to the outer rim portion, and screw holes provided on the facing portion. The flange is fixed to the second frame such that screws inserted into the respective through-holes are fastened to the respective screw holes of the second frame.

Abstract: A charging system for an autonomous data machine may be provided. The system may comprise: a charging station, wherein the charging station has a low profile allowing the autonomous data machine to drive over to charge a power supply of the autonomous data machine automatically; and one or more processors of the autonomous data machine configured to make charging decisions to effect charging operations of the autonomous data machine that include charging time, charging location, and operations to be performed during charging.

Abstract: A sortation system is disclosed for providing processing of homogenous and non-homogenous objects in both structured and cluttered environments. The sortation system includes a programmable motion device including an end effector, a perception system for recognizing any of the identity, location, and orientation of an object presented in a plurality of objects, a grasp selection system for selecting a grasp location on the object, the grasp location being chosen to provide a secure grasp of the object by the end effector to permit the object to be moved from the plurality of objects to one of a plurality of destination locations, and a motion planning system for providing a motion path for the transport of the object when grasped by the end effector from the plurality of objects to the one of the plurality of destination locations, wherein the motion path is chosen to provide a path from the plurality of objects to the one of the plurality of destination locations.

Abstract: The method and a device are for protecting persons and stationary or autonomously moving obstacles in front of stationary or autonomously moving handling apparatuses such as manufacturing, transport, inspection or service robots and their manipulators from collisions within their workspace by pressure sensors in protective covers filled with medium in such a manner that the medium is not supplied to each individual protective element from outside, but the protective elements in their interior, in addition to a pressure sensor, also comprise a pressure-increasing device, which sucks in the medium, preferably ambient air, and generates a pressure in the interior of the protective element, which is adjustable from a control device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lockback folding knife, which comprises a handle, a blade body pivotally connected in the handle, a constraint member pivotally connected with the handle and having an end abutted with the peripheral edge of the blade body when the blade body is completely stretched out of or received into the handle, a first elastic element having an end fastened in the handle and other end abutted with other end of the constraint member, a locking pin protruded on the constraint member, and a safety switch pivotally connected in the handle and having a locking groove formed thereon corresponding to the locking pin, wherein the locking groove and pin are fastened together when the blade body is completely stretched out of or received into the handle, and the locking groove is escaped from being fastened with the locking pin when the safety switch is applied force.

Abstract: A multifunction hand tool is provided for mounting thereon a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw blade of the type having a rectangular tang portion extending from a blade and a registration tab extending from the rectangular tang portion. The multifunction tool has a handle body that includes: a first end portion extending in a first longitudinal direction; a second end portion extending in a second longitudinal direction opposite the first longitudinal direction; and a recess formed in the second end portion and shaped to receive and engage a rectangular tang portion and a registration tab of a one-half inch universal tang reciprocating saw blade.

Abstract: A motorized shaving apparatus and head therefor that cuts or trims hair via shearing. In one embodiment, the invention is a shaving apparatus head comprising: a body; a rotary cutter mounted to the body so as to be rotatable about a rotational axis, the rotary cutter comprising cutting edges that collectively define a reference cylinder about the rotational axis; and a blade mounted to the body so as to extend along a first reference plane that intersects the reference cylinder, the blade positioned so that a user's hairs are sheared between a cutting edge of the blade and the cutting edges of the rotary cutter when the rotary cutter is rotating about the rotational axis.

Abstract: The present application relates to an actuating mechanism (2) for controlling the cutting length of a hair trimmer. The actuating mechanism comprises a frame (6), an actuator (8), a sliding member (5) and a coupling mechanism (7). The actuator and sliding member are mounted to the frame and are configured to slide linearly relative to the frame. The coupling mechanism connects the actuator to the sliding member and is configured such that sliding the actuator relative to the frame causes sliding movement of the sliding member relative to the frame of a reduced distance.

Abstract: A safety razor includes an elongated handle having an open end, a cartridge head having adjacent angled sections, and first and second blade sets arranged facing away from each other on the adjacent angled sections. The first and second blade sets are orientated generally in parallel with a longitudinal axis of the elongated handle, and the cartridge head has a generally V-shape. The cartridge head is releasable secured to the open end of the elongated handle. In addition, an elastic flexure bearing extends along an apex between the angled sections and joins together the adjacent angled sections. The elastic flexure bearing is comprised of a type of material different than the adjacent angled sections of the cartridge head. The cartridge head includes a base having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a plurality of latching pins coupled to, and extending away from the lower surface of the base.

Abstract: A razor cartridge includes a housing, a guard, a cap; and a plurality of razor blades which are installed between the guard and cap in the housing and each includes a base portion, a bent portion extending from an end of the base portion to be bent, and an edge portion extending from an end of the bent portion, having a cutting edge formed at an end of the edge portion, a first distance between a straight line extending from the front of the base portion and an end point of the cutting edge is in the range of 0.3 to 1.0 mm, wherein an overlap size defined as a distance by which the first distance of a razor blade is overlapped by an adjacent razor blade located behind the razor blade when the adjacent razor blade is projected in the vertical direction ranges less than or equal to 0.5 mm.

Abstract: A razor blade having a substrate with a cutting edge being defined by a sharpened tip is provided where the substrate is comprised of a molybdenum (Mo) content of about 1.6% to about 5% by weight of composition and thicknesses of 1.60-1.75 ?m and 9.25-10.00 ?m measured at a distance of 4 and 40 ?m from the blade tip, respectively. This thickness ratio is between 0.165-0.185. The substrate thickness is about 2.70-3.00 ?m at 8 ?m from the blade tip, about 4.44-5.00 ?m at 16 ?m from the blade tip with a thickness ratio measured at 4 ?m and 8 ?m between 0.56-0.62, and a thickness ratio measured at 4 ?m and 16 ?m between 0.32-0.40. The edge shape may be defined by equation w=adn with “a” between 0.50-0.62 and “n” between 0.76-0.80. A semi-included angle less than 7° is measured at a distance of 40 ?m or greater from the blade tip. This substrate will have substantially no cracks.

Abstract: A razor blade comprising a blade substrate with a blade edge substrate portion ending in blade tip. The razor blade is covered by a strengthening coating deposited on the blade edge substrate portion via a deposition process. The deposition process causes a hardness value of the strengthening coating layer to be increased, which, among other factors, allows for a decreased thickness of the blade substrate with coating. The blade substrate with coating has (i) a thickness of between about 1.57 and 2.37 micrometers measured at a distance of about five micrometers from the coating tip, (ii) a thickness of between about 4.62 and 6.74 micrometers measured at a distance of about twenty micrometers from the coating tip, and (iii) a thickness of between about 19.82 and 27.52 micrometers measured at a distance of about one hundred micrometers from the coating tip.

Abstract: A method and device provides for alternately cutting off material by back-and-forth movement of multiple vehicles. Specifically, the device is a cut-off machine for alternately cutting off material by back-and-forth movement of multiple vehicles. The cut-off machine is at least provided with two cutter vehicles, wherein these vehicles are installed on tracks parallel to material. The tracks are arranged around the material side by side. Each vehicle moves back and forth in accordance with a set sequence. Cutters on the vehicles alternately cut off the material in accordance by a set length. The larger the number of vehicles, the longer the possible stroke of each vehicle can be, such that the cutters have more time to cut off the material. Accordingly, the cut-off machine can be adapted to higher material forming speeds in a production line.

Abstract: A spiral slicer for producing spiral-cut fruits and vegetables, includes a main body supporting a shaft operated by a crank handle. Rotation of the crank handle selectively moves a pusher, which attaches to a fruit or vegetable toward a set of julienne blades and a main slicing blade. The fruit or vegetable is cut by the julienne blades and then by the main blade, with the sliced portion passing through a gap positioned between the julienne blades and the main blade.

Abstract: A spiral slicer for producing spiral-cut fruits and vegetables, includes a main body supporting a shaft operated by a crank handle. Rotation of the crank handle selectively moves a pusher, which attaches to a fruit or vegetable toward a set of julienne blades and a main slicing blade. The fruit or vegetable is cut by the julienne blades and then by the main blade, with the sliced portion passing through a gap positioned between the julienne blades and the main blade.

Abstract: A tube cutting and installation tool having two semi-circular shaped open cutting heads for cutting different sizes of tube diameter and cut-outs for assisting with the installation of the cut tubes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for controlling the capture of an image of a cut surface. The apparatus for controlling the capture of an image of the cut surface of material that is cut using a cutting device includes a signal generation unit for outputting a signal, a sensor unit for sensing the output signal using multiple sensors and generating a sensing signal, and an image capture control unit for controlling an image-capturing operation of an imaging device, which captures the image of the cut surface, using the sensing signal.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus (10) for processing, in particular for cutting, a material (11), the material preferably including a respective layer, especially in tape- or band-like form and preferably in the form of fabric or the like for making corresponding pieces for clothing, that is, for garments, apparel, or the like; the apparatus has a respective surface (12) for supporting, in particular for resting, the material and, preferably, elements for cutting the material on the supporting surface (12). The apparatus also includes elements designed to generate a field of electrostatic attraction of the material (11) on the supporting surface (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the manufacture of pharmaceutical patches, a method for the manufacture of pharmaceutical patches, and a package comprising a pharmaceutical patch obtainable by said method.

Abstract: A waterjet safety enclosure formed by walls using a detection device or light curtain to detect unsafe conditions. The waterjet safety enclosure walls can be used in new work areas or retrofitted and shaped to fit existing work areas. The waterjet safety enclosure walls may form a partial or complete perimeter about a work area and may be adjustable or mobile. The waterjet safety enclosure wall detects unsafe conditions when a high pressure stream of water from a waterjet cutting machine approaches, contacts or penetrates the waterjet safety enclosure wall. The detection device detects the high pressure stream of water and sends a signal to a controller to stop the operation of the waterjet cutting machine.

Abstract: Fluid jet systems, components and related methods are provided which are well adapted for processing workpieces under particularly work-friendly conditions. Embodiments include fluid jet systems and related methods that reduce, minimize or eliminate a gap between a workpiece being processed and jet receiving devices that receive and dissipate the energy of a fluid jet passing through the workpiece. Other embodiments include fluid jet systems and related methods involving fluid jet processing of workpieces in a submerged condition. Still further embodiments include fluid jet systems and related methods involving position and orientation adjustment of a fluid jet receptacle to coordinate the path of an incoming fluid jet with a central axis or other feature of the fluid jet receptacle.

Abstract: The portable electrical portable appliance is hand portable and it operates on a rechargeable battery in order to cut polystyrene with a hot wire in accurate manner with the help of a cutting guide system that is linear and that can be swiveled. The appliance is particularly for installing housing insulation.

Abstract: A saw with a pivotal guard which can pivot from a first position surrounds at least a portion of the lower edge of the saw blade to a second retracted position where the portion of the lower edge of the saw blade is exposed. A biasing mechanism may be provided for biasing the pivotal guard towards the first position. A pivotal guard actuating mechanism is capable of moving the pivotal guard from the first position to the second retracted position. The pivotal guard actuation mechanism includes a hand lever, a cam mechanism comprising a cam and cam follower connected between the hand lever and the pivotal guard wherein the cam is connected to the pivotal guard and the cam follower is connected to the hand lever.

Abstract: Described herein is a mold for making units of a dome structure, comprising: a first mold piece, a second mold piece, a third mold piece; the third mold piece is configured to be sandwiched between and assembled with the first and second mold pieces; wherein an assembly of the first mold piece, the second mold piece, and the third mold piece is configured to form a mold cavity; wherein the third mold piece comprises a plurality of sidewall plates; wherein the plurality of sidewall plates are perpendicular to a same spherical surface when the third mold piece is assembled with the first and second mold pieces.

Abstract: A diameter expansion drill bit used to expand the diameter of a part of a prepared hole bored in a frame by grinding includes: a cutting-blade portion that has a plurality of separate cutting-blade portions; a cutting-blade holding portion that slidably holds the plurality of separate cutting-blade portions in a radial direction; and a shank portion that supports the cutting-blade holding portion. The plurality of separate cutting-blade portions is arranged in a peripheral direction and arranged over a plurality of stages in a shaft direction, and the plurality of separate cutting-blade portions of the respective stages is caused to slide by a centrifugal force resulting from rotation so as to spread to an outside in the radial direction with respect to the cutting-blade holding portion.

Abstract: A device for cutting a wire piece, configured to move with respect to the wire piece, including: at least first and second rotary members rotating around respective first and second substantially parallel axes of rotation, the at least one first and second rotary members driving the wire substantially perpendicular to the first and second axes, the wire resting against external surfaces of each of the at least one first and second rotary members. At least one of the at least one first and second rotary members includes a lubrication mechanism of the wire to allow circulation of a lubricating liquid from the center thereof to an external surface thereof in contact with the wire, the lubrication mechanism including a lubrication liquid feed device, mounted on the axis of rotation of the at least one of the first and second rotary members, to supply the center thereof with lubrication liquid.

Abstract: A method for controlling a water supply system to be used with a machine tool, in particular a core boring device, is disclosed. The water supply system includes a water reservoir for storing water, a line for transporting water from the water reservoir to the machine tool, where the line contains a first section and a second section, a pump device for pumping water from the water reservoir to the machine tool, a signaling device, at least one sensor for measuring at least one parameter of the pump device, and a controller. The method includes transmitting a signal if at least one parameter of the pump device falls below a specified threshold for a specified duration and at least one specified water quantity for supplying the machine tool is available.

Abstract: A die and method for extruding an extrudable material to form an extruded member is described. In one embodiment, the die comprises a barrier member comprising a plurality of feed channels that extend through the barrier member. Furthermore, the die incorporates a passage forming member extending from the barrier member substantially in the direction of extrusion. The feed channels are arranged with respect to the passage forming member to allow the extrudable material to substantially flow about the passage forming member to form a corresponding passage in the extruded member.

Abstract: A method for recovering face fiber materials and a backing material from a carpet is provided. The carpet includes the face fiber materials, the backing material, and an adhesive. The method includes applying a first mechanical force to the carpet to break a bond between the adhesive and the face fiber materials. The method includes separating at least 25% of the adhesive from the face fiber materials to form a blend of the face fiber material and the backing material. The method includes heating the blend of the face fiber material and the backing material to a temperature sufficient to melt the backing material and convert the backing material into backing droplets, the temperature less than a melting point of the face fiber materials. The method includes cooling the face fiber materials to cause the backing droplets to solidify into granules.

Abstract: A mold for in-mold foam-molding of a polyolefin-based resin for producing a molded article includes a first mold part, a second mold part, and a divided mold that holds an insert material, wherein the insert material has a protrusion part, the divided mold is formed on the first and the second mold parts in correspondence with the protrusion part of the insert material, the first mold part has a first holding surface, the second mold part has a divided mold member having a second holding surface and a biasing part that guides the divided mold member movably in the mold opening/closing direction and constantly biases the divided mold member toward the first holding surface, and the base portion of the protrusion part of the insert material is configured for being held between the first and second holding surfaces by the divided mold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for creating a surface structure on a mold, wherein first structural elements are created using a laser structuring process in a first step, and second structural elements, which are smaller than the first structural elements, are created using an anodic oxidation process in another step following the laser structuring process. The invention further relates to a mold of said type and finally to a plastic film or a plastic component having a surface structure as well as to a method for the production thereof.

Abstract: A composite structure curing system employs a plurality of heaters mounted in at least one array in spaced proximity to a composite structure to be cured. A plurality of temperature sensors are mounted to sense temperature at selected locations on the structure. A control system receives an input from each of the plurality of temperature sensors and is adapted to control each of the plurality of heaters responsive to each input to establish a predetermined temperature profile on the structure during cure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a folded body of an airbag, which is inflated by allowing an inflation gas, including: an inflow opening through which the inflation gas is allowed to flow; and an attachment portion of the circumferential edge of the inflow opening, the airbag being formed as a folded body having a folded shape of being gathered to an upper side of the attachment portion, the attachment portion being attached to an attachment seat of a storage portion, the method includes: folding the airbag, in the state of raising a temperature of the airbag, to form a pre-folded body; heating and compressing the pre-folded body, and cooling and compressing the pre-folded body, which is heated and compressed, to form the folded body.

Abstract: Embodiments of the mold for making the Chemical Resistant Composite Support Pad are comprised of a top and bottom molds where the top mold is comprised of a mold lip, a pneumatic ejection port, a lid aperture, a magnetic cover for the pneumatic ejection port, and a lid. The method of making a chemical resistant composite support pad comprises the steps of spraying a coating of polymer agent into the top mold and the bottom mold. A controlled run of an agent is sprayed into the joined top and bottom molds along the joint of the top mold and the bottom mold. Polymeric foam is injected through the lid aperture, the lid is replaced, and the foam is allowed to cure. The molds are separated, and compressed air is used to eject the support pad out of the mold. Any irregularities are repaired by spraying the coating of polymer agent.

Abstract: A system for sealing large volumes or gaps includes a flexible envelope that can assume the shape of the volume when filled with a foaming composition that expands the envelope to the boundaries of the volume. The foaming composition may be integral with the envelope or delivered in bulk by an external device. The foaming composition may be one or multiple parts, typically two parts such as a poly isocyanate and a polyols, in which case it is necessary to keep the two parts separate until foaming is desired. Separation may be accomplished by providing multiple compartments that deliver components via a mixing device into the interior. The envelope may include ribs for structural strength and shaping, and leak pores around its perimeter to enhance bonding and sealing. It may also include perforations for bulk, modular seals or for separation of portions of the envelope to seal irregular shapes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of mould-foamed poly(meth)acrylimide (P(M)I) cores, in particular of polymethacrylimide (PMI) cores, which can be used by way of example in automobile construction or aircraft construction. A feature of this process is that polymer granules or polymer powder preheated under pressure are moreover charged under pressure to a compression mould where they are foamed with depressurization. In particular, a feature of the process is that it optionally uses a preferably two-shell compression mould for the heating and also for the cooling of the granules and, respectively, the rigid foam core formed therefrom.

Abstract: Portable electronic device capable of processing information, said portable electronic device including a body arranged to be capable of being secured to the user, and at least one electronic assembly for processing information, the body of the portable electronic device being formed by a layer of plastic material which gives the portable electronic device a shape and thickness, characterized in that the portable electronic device includes a first impermeable plastic film which serves as a coating for the layer of plastic material, and a second impermeable plastic film secured to the periphery of the first impermeable plastic film, and in that the electronic assembly for processing information is arranged between the first and second impermeable plastic films. The invention also concerns a method of manufacturing a portable electronic device.

Abstract: To provide a foamed resin molding manufacturing method that attains simplification of work of setting a covering material locking clip to a foamed resin molding. A method for manufacturing a foamed resin molding that is provided in advance with a covering material locking clip has: a temporary fastening step of temporarily fastening the clip (12) to a clip installation jig (10): a jig installing step of installing the clip installation jig (10) with the clip (12) temporarily fastened thereto in a forming die (16) such that the clip (12) is located at a determined positon; a molding step of injecting foamed resin into the forming die (16) to mold the foamed resin molding (18): and a step of removing the clip installation jig (10) from the foamed resin molding (18) after the foamed resin molding (18) is demolded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a material composite composed of metal and plastic to form a plastic-metal hybrid component, in which method, to improve the adhesion of the metal surface and at least one plastic component, stochastically random macroscopic and/or microscopic undercuts are made by means of short-pulse laser radiation in the metal surface in order to roughen it, these undercuts each being filled at least partially with the at least one plastic component in an injection moulding process such that said plastic component engages into the macroscopic and/or microscopic undercuts, wherein, following the roughening of the metal surface and before and/or during the injection moulding process for the at least one plastic component, at least the roughened surface of the metal is heated to a temperature which, during processing, lies in the range of room temperature up to 100° C. above the processing temperature of the plastic.

Abstract: A molding apparatus for semiconductor package fabrication includes a bottom mold on which a molding object can be mounted, a top mold on the bottom mold including the molding object that is mounted on the bottom mold, and a side mold on one side of the bottom mold and the top mold. The side mold has a plurality of air vent holes. A cavity into which a molding material can be injected and made to flow is provided between the bottom mold and the top mold.

Abstract: In an injection molding system, an insert formed with a cavity or an insert member for molding an insert-molded article is shot by a camera, and the insert or the insert member to be inserted into a mold is identified based on a characteristic of the insert or the insert member shot by the camera and previously stored data on the insert or the insert member.

Abstract: A management system of injection molding machines includes molding cells, each of which including at least an injection molding machine and a temporary storage device configured to store data from devices in each molding cell at prescribed intervals, and a management device that is connected with the molding cells through communications lines and stores the data stored in the temporary storage device. The temporary storage device overwrites the data sequentially from the oldest data to the newest data in cycles, and stores the data for a prescribed number of cycles. A signal that is selected in advance from signals generated by the devices in each molding cell or by the management device is input to the temporary storage device as a trigger signal, and when the temporary storage device receives the trigger signal, the temporary storage device outputs the stored data to the management device.

Abstract: A method is described for operating an injection moulding machine, which has one or more movable machine parts which can be moved by suitable drives along specifiable travelling distances. Movement of a movable machine part is repeated cyclically. In order to reduce the movement times of the movable machine parts to a minimum, provision is made for one or more of the movable machine parts to successively reduce the power reserves of one or more of the drives associated with a movable machine part, until a specifiable minimum of power reserve is reached, wherein the minimum can be zero. In each cycle, the power reserve of the drive or drives is determined and is successively reduced, in particular from cycle to cycle. A movable platen, an ejector, a core puller, a plasticizing screw and/or an injection piston can be provided as movable machine part.

Abstract: To provide an ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer sheet excellent in the mechanical strength and the outer appearance, continuously produced by extrusion, and a process for producing it. An ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer sheet obtained by extrusion, which is characterized by having R0/d (wherein R0 is an in-plane phase difference [unit: nm], and d is a thickness [unit: nm]) of at most 3.0×10?3, and a thickness of more than 300 ?m, and a process for producing it.

Abstract: A plank is described and a method for manufacturing the plank. The plank can be produced by mixing polyvinyl chloride powder, coarse whiting and light calcium compound powder, stabilizer, polyethylene wax, internal lubricant, plasticizer, and impact modifier together, and stirring this mixture. The mixture is then extruded through an extruder compound to form a plastic composite base material. A surface layer is then tiled onto the plastic composite base material using thermal compression, without the use of intermediate adhesive materials.

Abstract: A method and device for producing metal wire by sheathing a wire with an elastomer compound coming from an extruder is described herein. The aspects disclosed herein may include a feed canal for feeding a sheathing die, through which the wire is made to pass at a pre-established nominal speed. Various temperatures are controlled during the method based on a variety of parameters such as the measured speed at which the wire is moving is other than the nominal speed.