Abstract: A management method for managing a production line including a plurality of steps includes carrying out a first displaying process and carrying out a second displaying process, wherein, among a first indicator group (I1), an indicator corresponding to a certain step functions as a GUI element configured to change a screen to be displayed on a display from a top screen (G1) to a second screen.

Abstract: Methods for producing a polymer-containing coating upon a cured tire inner liner using a coating composition of specified composition are provided. Also provided are methods for producing a tire comprising a cured inner liner (with a polymer-containing coating upon its radially inward-facing surface) and at least one component positioned radially inward of the cured inner liner. Tires containing a cured inner liner (with a polymer-containing coating upon its radially inward-facing surface) and at least one component positioned radially inward of the cured inner liner are also disclosed.

Abstract: A molding method for producing a screw drill stator using an elastomer material includes: S1. sequentially roughening, cleaning and drying an inner surface of the stator tube; mixing an adhesive and a diluent, coating the mixture obtained on the inner surface, and heating it for later use; S2, uniformly coating a mold release agent on a surface of a mandrel mold, and heating or drying it naturally for later use; S3. assembling the processed stator tube and the processed mandrel mold to obtain an assembled mold; S4. performing a vacuum defoaming under negative pressure on a mixture obtained by uniformly mixing a prepolymer of the elastomer material with a defoaming agent; S5. uniformly mixing the defoamed prepolymer of the elastomer material with a curing agent, and pouring the obtained mixture into the assembled mold, sealing and curing the poured assembled mold by hierarchical heating to obtain the stator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for molding a slanted structure. In some embodiments, a mold for nanoimprint lithography includes a support layer, a polymeric layer on the support layer and including a slanted structure, and an oxide layer on surfaces of the slanted structure. In some embodiments, the oxide layer is conformally deposited on the surfaces of the slanted structure by atomic layer deposition. In some embodiments, the mold further includes an anti-sticking layer on the oxide layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a thin-walled metal part with complex geometry includes mixing a metal powder with a polymer binder in order to obtain a composite mixture, producing a flexible composite sheet from the composite mixture, cutting, in the flexible composite sheet, a preform based on a contour of the metal part, applying the preform in a mold having a surface configured with a relief of the metal part, and debinding and sintering the preform in order to obtain the metal part.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions and methods of producing die-cast products by applying such a lubricant composition to a working surface of a die prior to casting a product from a molten metal injected into the die. The composition serves as lubricant between the die and resulting product, and contains at least one active component that reacts with an oxide of the metal to remove a layer of the oxide that forms on a surface of the melt during the die casting process.

Abstract: A thermal management system that provides metal mold surface temperature control using cyclic process thermodynamics to enhance plastic material flow and curing conditions making it possible to produce resin rich molded plastic surfaces without micro cracks or fissures to which contaminant particles can adhere or to which dirt can attach.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a printing blanket including an elastic body that can be repeatedly used by removing a sheet is provided. According to the above of the present invention, the printing blanket includes an elastic body and a sheet bonded to the elastic body and performs printing by pressing the sheet against a printing object surface.

Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional (3D) article comprises the steps of I) printing a first heat-curable silicone composition with a 3D printer to form a layer, II) heating the layer to form an at least partially cured layer, III) printing a second heat-curable silicone composition on the at least partially cured layer with the 3D printer to form a subsequent layer, and IV) heating the subsequent layer to form an at least partially cured subsequent layer. Optionally, steps III) and IV) can be repeated with independently selected heat-curable silicone composition(s) for any additional layer(s) to form the 3D article. The first and second heat-curable silicone compositions may be the same as or different from one another.

Abstract: A method for preparing an amino-functional polydiorganosiloxane employs a removable catalyst. The method differs from previous methods in the selection of catalyst, order of addition of catalyst with respect to other starting materials, and catalyst removal.

Abstract: An oral care composition, including from about 0.01% to about 40% peroxysulfate whitening agent and from about 1% to about 99% non-aqueous dispersant.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process and an aqueous composition for killing spores. The process comprises contacting the spores with the aqueous composition for a sufficient period of time to effect a desired reduction (e.g., at least a 4 log reduction) in the number of spores capable of reproduction, metabolism and/or growth. The aqueous composition comprises water, peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The concentration of peracetic acid in the water may be in the range from about 0.001 to about 60% by weight, or from about 0.001 to about 0.5% by weight. The weight ratio of peracetic acid to hydrogen peroxide may be in the range from about 0.001 to about 0.5.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a casting mold as well as to a casting mold (10), in particular a continuous casting mold or similar. Said casting mold is made of a material which is essentially made of carbon and the casting mold is coated with pyrolytic carbon and/or boron nitride.

Abstract: Provided is a bias tire includes a carcass extending between a pair of bead portions, a pair of sidewall portions, a tread, and a reinforcement layer (5), formed by cords (5Cb), disposed so as to cover at least a portion of a tire circumferential edge (BEi) on the inner side, in the tire radial direction, of the innermost ply (2Bi) of the carcass in a tire half portion (HFa) on a side where, as a cord (Cb) of a tire circumferential end on the inner side, in the tire radial direction, of the innermost ply (2Bi) approaches the tire circumferential edge on the inner side, in the tire radial direction, of the innermost ply (2Bi) along the tire circumferential direction, the cord (Cb) is inclined so as to separate from the tire equator (CL).

Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form has micro- or nanostructures impressed on the surface thereof or an interface thereof. The dosage form includes a suitable quantity and distribution of ingredients, such as one or more dyes, so as to enhance the optical contrast effect caused by the micro- or nanostructures so that the micro- or nanostructures are observable by the human eye and thereby able to provide anti-counterfeiting characteristics to the dosage form.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cylinder liner having a high bonding strength to a cylinder block. Further disclosed is a method for producing the same. The cylinder liner uses a silicon-aluminum alloy as a material; a plurality of protrusions are formed on the external surface thereof; and the protrusions each contain a pillar section extending from the external surface, and a head section formed at the end of the pillar section.

Abstract: A probe card includes a circuit substrate to transmit an electrical signal for testing a semiconductor device, a probe block on a lower surface of the circuit substrate, the probe block having a plurality of probes, and a thermal insulation cover assembly on an upper surface of the circuit substrate, the thermal insulation cover assembly covering at least a portion of the circuit substrate and defining a heat receiving space, the thermal insulation cover assembly retaining heat applied to the circuit substrate within the heat receiving space.

Abstract: A housing part for an explosion-protected housing (10) with flameproof encapsulation. The housing part comprises a porous body (20) in a passage (15) of the housing part. The passage (15) is closed in a flameproof manner by means of the porous body (20). The porous body (20) comprises an inner side (21) assigned to the interior of the housing (10) and an outer side (22) assigned to the surrounding area (12) comprising the explosive atmosphere. A gas volume flow can pass through the porous body (20), entering the porous body (20) on the inner side (21) and escape on the outer side (22) or vice versa. To prevent the penetration of water or of other aqueous liquids into the interior of the housing (10), the porous body (20) comprises a hydrophobic surface (B) in at least one area (31).

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition (batch) for producing a shaped refractory ceramic product, a method for producing a shaped refractory ceramic product, and a shaped refractory ceramic product.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a heat pipe includes following steps: providing a tube; providing a rod; inserting the rod in the circular tube, a receiving portion is formed between an inner face of the tube and the upper portion of the rod; providing an amount of metal powder and filling the metal powder into the receiving portion; sintering the metal powder at a high temperature to form a first wick structure adhered on the inner face of the tube and then drawing the rod out of the tube; injecting a working medium into the tube and sealing the tube to form the heat pipe.

Abstract: [Task] There is provided a mold release agent for forming a water glass-containing sand mold with high release properties which can prevent attachment of a water glass to a flask and the accumulation of the water glass on the flask in the formation of the sand mold when using the water glass as a binder. [Solution] The mold release agent for forming the water glass-containing sand mold is structured to contain an organic compound, the organic compound having a proton-donating functional group that reacts with the water glass to produce silicon dioxide. The water glass contained in a raw material for the sand mold reacts with the proton-donating functional group contained in the mold release agent so as to produce silicon dioxide. Since silicon dioxide has no adhesion, it can prevent that the attachment (fixing) of the water glass contained in a formed sand mold to the flask and the accumulation of the water glass on the flask.

Abstract: A cylinder head for an engine may include an adiabatic coating layer having a polyamideimide resin and an aerogel dispersed in the polyamideimide resin with thermal conductivity of 0.60 W/m or less formed on a surface of a combustion chamber.

Abstract: A briquette for addition to the charge in a steelmaking or ironmaking furnace includes at least 15% by weight of magnesium carbonate, and a binder.

Abstract: A method of forming a working mold including placing a substrate near an electrode in a chamber, the substrate (610) having at least a first structured surface (620); providing power to the electrode to create a plasma, —introducing vapor of liquid silicone molecules into the plasma; and depositing a release layer (630), the release layer (630) including a silicone containing polymer, the release layer (630) being deposited on at least a portion of the first structured surface of the substrate to form the working mold.

Abstract: An explosion-proof housing (10) with a pressure release device (11) and method of manufacture. The pressure release device (11) including a porous body (12) having a gas-permeable porous central area (13) and a surrounding edge zone (22). A peripheral surface (21) of the porous body (12) is arranged in the edge zone (22). The porosity and/or the pore size of the porous body is specified or changed at the peripheral surface (21), or at the edge zone (22), such that the penetration of liquid casting material (G) into the central area (13) of the porous body (12) is prevented across the peripheral surface (21) or the edge zone (22). The edge zone (22) thus forms a barrier (B) for the casting material (G) which enables the porous body (12) to be inserted in a casting mold (31) and insert molded with casting material (G) in production of an accommodating part (25) of the housing.

Abstract: A piezoelectric element includes a metal substrate, an alumina layer, a lower electrode, a piezoelectric layer, and an upper electrode. The metal substrate includes iron as a main component and includes at least aluminum and chromium. The alumina layer is formed on the metal substrate, and the lower electrode is formed on the alumina layer. The piezoelectric layer is formed on the lower electrode, and the upper electrode is formed on the piezoelectric layer. The alumina layer is mainly formed of particles in a ?-alumina phase.

Abstract: The mold has a mold surface on which is formed as a release film a water-repellent and oil-repellent fluorocarbon-based chemisorbed film having a thickness that is uniform in nanoscale and having a controlled surface energy. As a result, even when a mold has an ultrafine shape on the nanometer scale, the mold allows high precision molding excellent in fluidity and penetrativity of a molding material. In addition, this mold eliminates the application of a release agent and can prevent a release agent from adhering to a molded article.

Abstract: A method for preparing an article having an uneven microstructure on a surface thereof, including coating a surface of a mold having an uneven microstructure formed from an anodized alumina oxide on a surface with a release treatment solution including a mold release agent that includes one or more kinds of phosphoric ester compound and the pH of the aqueous solution when extracted with 50 mL of water with respect to 1 g of the mold release agent is 3.0 or more; and interposing an active energy ray curable resin composition including a polymerizable compound, a polymerization initiator, and an internal release agent between the mold and the substrate, and curing the active energy ray curable resin composition by the irradiation with active energy rays to form a cured resin layer having the uneven microstructure transferred on a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A moisture absorbent for an organic EL element having hydrophobicity and no reduction in moisture absorption speed, and a method for producing the moisture absorbent are provided. The moisture absorbent for an organic EL element includes, as a main component, calcium oxide particles each having an alkoxide layer on the surface thereof. Furthermore, the method for producing a moisture absorbent for an organic EL element includes dry-pulverizing calcium oxide in the presence of an alcohol, and thereafter dry-treating the pulverized calcium oxide.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane emulsion composition produced by the emulsion polymerization of an emulsion that comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane containing a silanol group or an organooxy group, (B) a nonionic surfactant represented by formula (2): R2O(EO)a(PO)bR3 (wherein R2 represents an alkyl group or R4(CO)—; R4 represents an alkyl group; R3 represents an alkyl group or R5(CO)—; R5 represents an alkyl group; EO represents an ethylene oxide group; PO represents an alkylene oxide group; and a and b independently represent 0 to 100, wherein a+b >0 and the sequence of EO and PO may be random or in the form of a block) and (C) a surfactant other than the component (B), and may additionally comprise (D) a polymerization catalyst and (E) water if required. According to the present invention, it becomes possible to produce an extremely stable organopolysiloxane emulsion composition without inhibiting polymerization during the emulsion polymerization of an organopolysiloxane having condensation reactivity.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to mold compositions and methods of molding and the articles so molded. More specifically, the disclosure relates to mold compositions and methods for casting titanium-containing articles, and the titanium-containing articles so molded.

Abstract: A refractory coating for producing mold coatings by application to inorganically or organically-bound molding materials in lost molds or to cores for iron and steel casting is disclosed. The refractory coating can have a proportion by weight of 0.001% or more and less than 1% of inorganic hollow bodies, which partially or fully consist of crystalline material and have a softening point of 1000° C. or higher.

Abstract: The invention provides novel binder, slurry and dry mix compositions for use in the production of investment casting moulds. These compositions comprise water insoluble fibers and significant amounts of uncalcined clay. The compositions display favorable separation characteristics and short drying times. The moulds formed using the compositions have a favourable green strength and conform closely to the wax pattern on which the mould is coated. Also provided are methods of producing the compositions, methods of investment casting mould production utilising the compositions and investment casting coating shells produced using the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to coating compositions comprising formic acid esters, an aqueous carrier liquid and pulverulent refractory material, and to the use thereof for casting molds, in particular those produced using water glass as a binder.

Abstract: A mold release agent having an extended life and methods for making and using the same are provided. The extended life mold release agent may include a first material configured to be placed in direct physical contact with a surface of a mold cavity to seal the surface. The extended life mold release agent may also include a second material configured to coat the first material to protect the first material during a foam production process performed within the mold cavity. The second material includes a siloxane oil.

Abstract: A foundry coating composition for molds and cores, a process for preparing coated foundry molds and cores, and coated molds and cores obtainable by the process. The foundry coating composition comprises a liquid carrier; a binder; and a particulate refractory filler. The particulate refractory filler comprises a first (relatively coarse) fraction having a particle size of d>38 ?m and a second (relatively fine) fraction having a particle size of d<38 ?m. No more than 10% of the total particulate refractory filler has a particle size of 38 ?m<d<53 ?m and no more than 50% of the second (relatively fine) fraction is constituted by calcined kaolin. The foundry coating composition is applied to molds and cores to assist in the removal of the casting from the mold and prevention of casting defects.

Abstract: Slurry which contains a) from (50) to (80)% by weight of refractory particles having an average particle size of from (0.5) m to (150) m, b) from (5) to (35)% by weight of aluminum oxide particles having an average particle diameter of less than (300) nm and c) from (5) to (35)% by weight of water and d) a pH of from (5) to (12). Process for producing the slurry using a dispersion, and also the dispersion itself. Process for producing a casting mold, and also the casting mold itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refractory coating for producing mold coatings by application to inorganically or organically-bound molding materials in lost molds or to cores for iron and steel casting, wherein the ready-to-use refractory coating has proportion by weight of 0.001% or more and less than 1% of inorganic hollow bodies, which partially or fully consist of crystalline material and have a softening point of 1000° C. or higher.

Abstract: An oil type release agent is provided, containing 70 to 98 parts by weight of solvents having dynamic viscosity of 2 to 10 mm2/s at 40° C. and a flash point in the range of 70 to 170° C., 1 to 10 parts by weight of high viscosity mineral oils and/or synthetic oils having dynamic viscosity of 100 mm2/s or higher at 40° C., 15 parts by weight or less of a silicone oil having dynamic viscosity of 150 mm2/s or higher at 40° C., and 1 to 5 parts by weight of additives having a lubricating function. The flash point of the agent is in the range of 70 to 170° C., and the dynamic viscosity of the agent is 2 to 30 mm2/s or higher at 40° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous dispersions containing agents having release activity, emulsifiers and customary auxiliaries and additives, wherein a combination of A) at least one agent having a release activity, selected from the group consisting of soaps, oils, waxes and silicones, and B) polyesters is used as agents having release activity.

Abstract: A photovoltaic crucible mold release compound includes a powder mixture comprising silicon nitride powder having 1 ppm of impurities or less and silicon dioxide 1 ppm of impurities or less mixed in with the silicon nitride powder until the gray of the silicon nitride powder turns lighter in color which is from 1% silicon dioxide in weight up to 50% silicon dioxide in weight. Also included is a binder having a liquid. The powder mixture is mixed with the binder. The binder can be ethanol, water or alcohol. A photovoltaic crucible mold release compound can also include a photovoltaic crucible mold, so that the mold release compound is applied to an inside surface of the photovoltaic crucible mold to a thickness of 75 to 1500 microns.

Abstract: A formwork release composition containing formwork release oil, which contains a hydrophobic metal oxide and/or metal sulphide component is disclosed. Photocatalytically active compounds, such as particular semiconductors and in particular TiO2, are particularly suitable. The invention also concerns the use of the formwork release composition for producing exposed concrete. The concrete and mortar products thus produced are characterized by a homogeneous surface with self-cleaning properties that gives an enhanced resistance against weathering and a much longer lasting brilliance and whiteness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metallic functional component, which is subject to thermal or thermal and erosive stress and to which on at least one surface a coating is applied, whereby the coating consists of a binder phase, which consists at least largely of a phosphate, and a material embedded in the binder phase. In addition, the invention relates to a separating agent for preparing a layer of this type, and to a method for applying the coating to a functional component.

Abstract: Described are: an active-energy-ray-curable composition (38) containing a phosphate ester compound of which an aqueous solution prepared by extracting with 50 mL of water per 1 g of the phosphate ester compound has a pH value of 6.5 to 7.5 at 25° C., wherein the value of (the concentration of phosphoric acid in the aqueous solution, expressed in mass ppm)×(the content of the phosphate ester compound in the active-energy-ray-curable composition, expressed in mass %) is 50 or less; and a process for producing a transparent film (40) which includes the active-energy-ray-curable composition (38) and in which a cured resin layer (44) having a fine uneven structure is formed on the surface of a base film (42).

Abstract: The invention provides an anti-corrosive package which can be added to release agents used in preparing textiles and molded articles from lignocellulosic materials, concrete and polyurethane foam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mold-releasing agent comprising, as active ingredients, a graft copolymer (A) in which a polyalkylene glycol or an alkyl ether thereof is graft-copolymerized with a polyfluoro-1-alkene represented by the general formula: CnF2n+1(CH2CF2)a(CF2CF2)bCH?CH2 (wherein n is an integer of 1 to 6, a is an integer of 1 to 4, and b is an integer of 1 to 3), and a polyfluoroalkylphosphonic acid represented by the general formula: CnF2n+1(CH2CF2)a(CF2CF2)b(CH2CH2)cP(O)(OH)2 (wherein n is an integer of 1 to 6, a is an integer of 1 to 4, and b is an integer of 1 to 3, and c is an integer of 1 to 3) or a salt thereof (B). The mold-releasing agent comprises, as an active ingredient, a compound having a perfluoroalkyl group containing 6 or less carbon atoms, which is said to have low bioaccumulation potential, and having mold release performance equivalent to or more than that of a mold-releasing agent comprising a compound having a perfluoroalkyl group containing 8 or more carbon atoms as an active ingredient.

Abstract: To provide a transferring mold by which fine patterns can be transferred and transcription of a large area can be coped with and a production process of the transferring mold. The transferring mold of the present invention is characterized in that the mold comprises a roll body formed approximately in a column shape, a surface layer (3) formed on the outer peripheral surface of the roll body and a fine structure layer formed on the surface layer (3) and that the surface layer (3) is composed of a material having a refractive index n of not less than 1.3 and not more than 2.0 and an extinction coefficient k of not more than 0.3 at a wavelength of 405 nm.

Abstract: A metallic, ferriferous permanent mold, especially a permanent steel mold, is provided that can be impinged upon with a liquid or flowable aluminum material, a layer for protecting the permanent form and for obtaining an optimum cast result being producible by means of a mold release agent. The invention also relates to a mold release agent for producing said layer and to a method for producing said layer.

Abstract: A photovoltaic crucible mold release compound includes a powder mixture comprising silicon nitride powder having 1 ppm of impurities or less and silicon dioxide 1 ppm of impurities or less mixed in with the silicon nitride powder until the gray of the silicon nitride powder turns lighter in color which is from 1% silicon dioxide in weight up to 50% silicon dioxide in weight. Also included is a binder having a liquid. The powder mixture is mixed with the binder. The binder can be ethanol, water or alcohol. A photovoltaic crucible mold release compound can also include a photovoltaic crucible mold, so that the mold release compound is applied to an inside surface of the photovoltaic crucible mold to a thickness of 75 to 1500 microns.

Abstract: Disclosed is a graft copolymer in which a polyalkylene glycol or an alkyl ether thereof is graft-copolymerized with a polyfluoro-1-alkene represented by the general formula: CnF2n+(CH2CF2)a(CF2CF2)bCH?CH2 (wherein n is an integer of 1 to 6, a is an integer of 1 to 4, and b is an integer of 1 to 3). The graft copolymer is an oligomer compound having a perfluoroalkyl group containing 6 or less carbon atoms, which is said to have low bioaccumulation potential, and having, when used as an active ingredient of a mold-releasing agent, mold release performance equivalent to that of a compound having a perfluoroalkyl group containing 8 or more carbon atoms.