Abstract: Herein is described a double or triple lumen, indwelling, urinary catheter having a bladder-protecting tip that has a drainage port centered at the end of the tips and a fitted check-valve. The catheter is useful for catheterizing patients whose bladders are in need thereof (e.g., due to a surgical procedure or other medical problem).

Abstract: A sheet material conveyance device includes a plurality of first holding heads each having a curved first holding surface, a first drum holding the plurality of first holding heads, a plurality of second holding heads each having a planar second holding surface, a second drum holding the plurality of second holding heads, a tilt adjustment mechanism structured to adjust a tilt of each second holding surface, and a speed adjustment mechanism structured to adjust a relative movement speed of the first holding head and the second holding head. The first holding head and the second holding head move to a delivery position, and deliver the sheet material between the first holding surface and the second holding surface in a situation in which adjustment is performed by the tilt adjustment mechanism and the speed adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods relating to the application of composite radius filler materials. An example material feed system includes a material container configured to contain a composite material and a material feed actuator. The material feed system also includes a nozzle coupled to the material container and a workpiece sensor configured to provide information about a workpiece. The material feed system also includes a controller. The controller is configured to receive, from the workpiece sensor, workpiece information. The workpiece information is indicative of at least one surface of the workpiece. The controller is also configured to, based on the workpiece information, cause the material feed actuator to apply a force to the composite material contained in the material container so as to extrude at least a portion of the composite material out of the nozzle and onto a surface of the workpiece.

Abstract: Screening members, screening assemblies, methods for fabricating screening members and assemblies and methods for screening materials are provided for vibratory screening machines that incorporate the use of injection molded materials. Use of injection molded screen elements provide, inter alia, for: varying screening surface configurations; fast and relatively simple screen assembly fabrication; and a combination of outstanding screen assembly mechanical and electrical properties, including toughness, wear and chemical resistance. Embodiments of the present invention use a thermoplastic injection molded material.

Abstract: The molded surface fastener has a base portion, right and left resin-intrusion-preventing wall portions standing on the base portion, and a plurality of engaging elements disposed between the right and left resin-intrusion-preventing wall portions. The resin-intrusion-preventing wall portions contain magnetic particles, and at least a part of a region formed of the resin-intrusion-preventing wall portions and the base portion has a concentration gradient portion in which a concentration of the contained magnetic particles is decreased toward at least one direction. This makes it possible to enhance the adhesion property between the part containing the magnetic particles and the part substantially containing no magnetic particles, and to suppress occurrence of cracks or the like between the containing part and the non-containing part of the magnetic particles at the time of manufacturing the molded surface fastener and at other times.

Abstract: Screening members, screening assemblies, methods for fabricating screening members and assemblies and methods for screening materials are provided for vibratory screening machines that incorporate the use of injection molded materials. Use of injection molded screen elements provide, inter alia, for: varying screening surface configurations; fast and relatively simple screen assembly fabrication; and a combination of outstanding screen assembly mechanical and electrical properties, including toughness, wear and chemical resistance. Embodiments of the present invention use a thermoplastic injection molded material.

Abstract: A fastening tape has flexibility in a lateral (width) direction of the fastening tape. The fastening tape includes a body, a plurality of fasteners, and a plurality of transverse walls. The plurality of fasteners and the plurality of transverse walls extend in an upward direction from a top surface of the body. The plurality of fasteners are arranged in rows extending in the lateral direction. Each transverse wall includes a transverse wall width, and at least some of the plurality of transverse walls are arranged in the rows of the plurality of fasteners and connect fasteners in the rows fasteners. The fastening tape includes at least one slit within or adjacent at least one of the transverse walls, which increases flexibility in the lateral direction of the fastening tape.

Abstract: Screening members, screening assemblies, methods for fabricating screening members and assemblies and methods for screening materials are provided for vibratory screening machines that incorporate the use of injection molded materials. Use of injection molded screen elements provide, inter alia, for: varying screening surface configurations; fast and relatively simple screen assembly fabrication; and a combination of outstanding screen assembly mechanical and electrical properties, including toughness, wear and chemical resistance. Embodiments of the present invention use a thermoplastic injection molded material.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and processes of manufacturing irradiation crosslinked polypropylene foam. In some embodiments, this includes extrusion of all material components, including a liquid crosslinking agent, to manufacture extruded structures for production of irradiation crosslinked polypropylene foam.

Abstract: A method and system for manufacturing a tyre tread with lugs, the tread having a tread base, and a number of lugs projecting upwards from the tread base; the method having the steps of: preparing a green-rubber blank tread of constant thickness; applying rubber blocks to the areas of the blank tread where the lugs are to be formed, each block varying lengthwise in cross section, so it is thinner at the centre and thicker at the side; and curing the blank tread, together with the blocks, in a curing mold negatively reproducing the pattern of the tread.

Abstract: A configurable foam cushioning structure for providing variable support profiles in mattress components is disclosed, and related mattress assemblies and methods. In one embodiment, a plurality of extruded support members are provided each having a top surface and a bottom surface that extend in an extrusion direction and two end surfaces that extend in a direction transverse to the extrusion direction. The extruded support members are connected to each other in a linear array defining a substantially planar lower surface, with one end surface of each of the plurality of extruded support members is substantially coplanar with the lower surface. In this manner, the structure can be easily extruded as one long, continuous piece, and reconfigured into a structure having a relatively short dimension in the extrusion direction and a relatively long dimension in the transverse direction.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an absorbent article including a fastening system having a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method can include providing an absorbent assembly, providing a web of primary second fastening component material, and providing a carrier web including a secondary first fastening component material. The method can further include coupling the carrier web to the web of primary second fastening component material to form a composite web, cutting the composite web to form a discrete composite web component, and coupling the discrete composite web component to the outer cover of the absorbent assembly, with the discrete composite web component forming the primary second fastening component of the primary fastening system and the at least one secondary first fastening component of the secondary fastening system.

Abstract: An antenna hub for a reflector dish has a frame with a feed aperture. A plurality of feet are coupled to the frame; each of the feet provided with a dish fastener coupling axis normal to a dish surface contacting each of the feet when the reflector dish is seated upon the feet, the feed bore of the reflector dish aligned coaxial with the feed aperture. The frame and feet may be formed via extrusion.

Abstract: A composite panel configured for use with a sidewall of a trailer includes an outer metal sheet, an inner metal sheet, and a core member positioned between the inner and outer metal sheets. The core member includes a plurality of apertures formed therethrough such that each aperture extends from an inner surface of the core member to an outer surface of the core member. Illustratively, the plurality of apertures is covered by the inner and outer metal sheets.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flow field plate includes mixing graphite and resin materials to provide a mixture. The mixture is formed into a continuous flow field plate, for example, by ram extrusion or one or more press belts. The continuous flow field plate is separated into discrete flow field plates. Flow field channels are provided in one of the continuous flow field plate and the discrete flow field plates.

Abstract: A medical device includes a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a body lumen, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The tubular device includes an inner liner including a coating on an inner surface thereof, a reinforcing layer surrounding at least a portion of the liner; and an outer layer surrounding the reinforcing layer and inner liner. The liner and outer layer may include multiple sections having different properties than one another, adjacent sections attached together by seams, which may be offset from one another. Apparatus and methods for making tubular devices with coated liners are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a post consumer recycled polymer composition comprising: 80% to 95% (w/w) of a post consumer recycled resin; and 5% to 20% (w/w) of at least one additive. The present disclosure further relates to a laminate comprising: an outer layer of a post consumer recycled polymer composition; a middle layer of post consumer recycled polymer composition; and an inner layer of virgin resins. The present disclosure also relates to a process for manufacturing tubes comprising: extrusion of post consumer recycled polymer composition comprising 80% to 95% (w/w) of an post consumer recycled resin; and 5% to 20% (w/w) of at least one additive, through a circular slit to form a long cylindrical hollow pipe; slicing the long cylindrical hollow pipe to form tube sleeves; forming tube shoulder and neck; and attaching the tube shoulder and the neck to the tube sleeves to obtain a tube.

Abstract: A vapor-permeable laminate (1) with at least one first outer layer (2) and at least one second outer layer (3), the outer layers (2, 3) having perforations (4, 5) and being joined to one another in such a way that the perforations of the first outer layer (2) do not coincide with the perforations (5) of the second outer layer (3), and a structure (6) having pores (7) being provided between the outer layers (2, 3). In order to achieve sufficient vapor permeability with at the same time sufficient hydrostatic seal-tightness, it is provided that each of the pores (7) has a clear cross-sectional area (A) of less than 200 ?m2.

Abstract: An applicator includes a cylindrical core having an interior surface and an exterior surface. A backing layer is attached to at least a portion of the exterior surface of the cylindrical core. A fabric material is attached to at least a portion of the backing layer. The fabric material is formed of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for making one or more tubular components of medical catheters or other tubular bodies using a strip of polymer material including a length, a width, and a first surface including a lubricious or other coating or surface modification. The strip is directed adjacent an elongate mandrel, such as beading, such that the length of the strip extends along the mandrel and the coating is disposed towards the mandrel. The strip is rolled at least partially around the mandrel such that the coating or surface modification is disposed inwardly towards the mandrel, and one or more strip-constrainment members are wrapped around the rolled strip. The directing, rolling, and wrapping steps may be substantially continuous to create one or more strip-mandrel-constrainment member subassemblies.

Abstract: A process that is faster than conventional processes for manufacturing a film tube from a polymer and/or metal film material includes moving the film tube in relation to the joining tools during the joining process. Before the joining process of the film tube, the metal film material exists in the form of at least one film web. The edges of this film web are joined to one another in a joining process forming at least one longitudinal joint seam. During the joining process the film tube is moved in relation to the joining tools.

Abstract: A reinforced rubber article containing a rubber article and a fibrous layer embedded into the rubber article. The fibrous layer contains monoaxially drawn tape elements having at least a first layer, an upper surface and a lower surface. The first layer comprises a blend of polyester and nylon 6. Methods of forming the reinforced rubber article are also disclosed.

Abstract: The seamless edge-sealing method of fluorine resin coating comprises following steps: (I) Putting the raw material of fluorine resin into a mold to obtain a cylinder (1) through one of the below ways: First, pressure maintaining and demolding, finally sintering the mold formed casting; Second, mechanical injecting; Third, mechanical vulcanizing; (II) Cutting the cylinder (1) into rings (3) and cutting each ring (3) to form an annular slot (31) on the inner wall of each ring; (III) Cutting a piece of base fabric of fluorine resin coating (2) into the shape adapted for the ring (3), and then stuffing the edge of the cut fabric of fluorine resin coating into the slot (31) of the ring; (IV) After hot-pressing, obtaining a piece of fabric of fluorine resin coating (4).

Abstract: An acrylic material can block up to about 98% of ultraviolet wavelength radiation from passing through. The acrylic material can also be produced to block a substantial amount of infrared energy, resulting in a material that can be used to fabricate an enclosure that can keep occupants cool and safe from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The acrylic can be manufactured from an acrylic mix containing elements of ultraviolet blocking and infrared blocking technology. The acrylic mix can be extruded in various dimensions and thicknesses, depending on application. For marine enclosure applications, the sheets can be formed in 60-inch by 120-inch by 0.080 inch thick sheets.

Abstract: A process of making a multilayered product having an interior honeycomb layer or core. The interior layer is formed by extruding a generally corrugated web of material. The corrugated web is cut and folded to create the honeycomb core. Outer protective skins are applied to exterior surfaces of the interior layer to create a multilayered material which is then cut to size.

Abstract: A long vehicle window molding which is disposed along a windowpane attached to a window frame of a car body and is fixed to the window pane by a double-sided tape, the vehicle window molding comprising: a window molding main body; a lip portion that protrudes from an end portion of the window molding main body toward a circumference wall portion of the window frame; and the double-sided tape, wherein the double-sided tape is attached to a tape attaching surface of the window molding main body, and wherein a position of a side edge of the double-sided tape and a position of an edge of the tape attaching surface at an opposite side of the end portion of the window molding main body from which the lip portion protrudes coincide with each other along a longitudinal direction of the window molding main body.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a plastic spacer/riser to increase useable height of a reclosable fastening system, such as 3M™ Dual Lock™ or Velcro® hook and loop products. The spacer/riser is adapted to be held in place on an external substrate with hot-melt glue, sonic welds, pressure-sensitive adhesives, acrylic foam tape, or screws.

Abstract: A vehicle display mirror includes a light-polarizing reflection unit and an image display unit. The light-polarizing reflection unit includes at least one multilayer reflector composed of a plurality of inter-stacked polymer films, and at least one of the inter-stacked polymer films is a birefringence material layer that conforms to the condition of NX?NY?NZ, wherein NX is the index of refraction of light at X direction, NY is the index of refraction of light at Y direction, and NZ is the index of refraction of light at Z direction. The image display unit includes at least one image display screen, and the multilayer reflector is disposed on the image display screen, thus the vehicle display mirror of the instant disclosure can be used as a rear-view mirror of the vehicle and provide a clear displayed screen for user in the vehicle.

Abstract: A composite prepreg base which includes a raw prepreg base comprising a fiber sheet comprising discontinuous reinforcing fibers arranged in one direction and having a fiber length of 1-300 mm and a matrix resin infiltrated into the fiber sheet; and an additional resin layer formed on at least one surface of the raw prepreg base. The composite prepreg base is produced by a process including (i) the step of preparing the raw prepreg base and (ii) the step of forming an additional resin layer on at least one surface of the raw prepreg base prepared. Also provided are: a layered base including two or more sheets of the composite prepreg base which have been superposed so that the additional resin layer is present on at least one surface; and a fiber-reinforced plastic formed by heating and pressing the layered base.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an oriented film of thermoplastic polymer material comprises extrusion of a film in tubular form from an extrusion die, orienting the film in a main direction of orientation during the haul-off from the die while in molten or semi-molten state, the direction being at an angle between 0 and 45-to the axis of the tube, followed by cutting of the tube at an angle to its main degree of orientation to form a web having an orientation of no less than 20 to its longitudinal direction, which method involves segmental stretching of the film to form an array of linear bosses (1), being of thicker material, integrally connected by thinner webs (2), said bosses and webs extending in a direction which is generally parallel with the direction of orientation, forming an acute angle to the longitudinal direction of the web, the method involving, after segmental stretching and cutting, shearing of the bosses along one another under re-orientation in the connecting webs, to increase the angle at which

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material for thermal and/or acoustic insulation comprising an expanded elastomeric and/or thermoplastic elastomer blend based on styrenic organic polymer and chlorinated organic polymer, the process for the manufacturing of such material, and the use of such material.

Abstract: A method for forming a large diameter and very long pipe comprises forming a plurality of pultruded segments via pultrusion and joining the segments along the lengthwise edges thereof.

Abstract: A release liner web has thermoplastic membranes coated on opposite sides of the release liner web that are thermoplastically fused proximally to an edge of the release liner web, nearly doubling the width of thermoplastic membranes that can be prepared using conventional equipment. Also described are geomembranes prepared from an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic sheet material and having a high gloss surface, and methods of manufacture and use of same.

Abstract: A long vehicle window molding which is disposed along a windowpane attached to a window frame of a car body and is fixed to the window pane by a double-sided tape, the vehicle window molding comprising: a window molding main body; a lip portion that protrudes from an end portion of the window molding main body toward a circumference wall portion of the window frame; and the double-sided tape, wherein the double-sided tape is attached to a tape attaching surface of the window molding main body, and wherein a position of a side edge of the double-sided tape and a position of an edge of the tape attaching surface at an opposite side of the end portion of the window molding main body from which the lip portion protrudes coincide with each other along a longitudinal direction of the window molding main body.

Abstract: An unmixed plastic sheet, which is made of a thermoplastic material and which is composed of a number of body segments that are adjacent to one another in a plane, interconnected and made of a closed-cell foam material. The body segments are thermoplastically welded to one another at their abutting lateral faces while forming flat weld seams. The flat weld seams form a plastic intermediate layer, which has few pores, and which is provided in the form of a web structure that, when viewed from above, is reticular and reinforces the plastic sheet. The inventive plastic sheet is preferably used as a core layer in sandwich composites.

Abstract: the invention provides a composition having laser engraving properties, comprising a host material and a laser enhancing additive. The host material comprises a material, such as a polymer, modified by a first process, whereby the host material as modified by the first process has increased thermal conductivity as compared to the host material before the first process. The laser enhancing additive comprises a first quantity of at least one of copper potassium iodide (CuKI3), Copper Iodide (CuI), potassium iodide (KI), sodium iodide (NaI), and aluminum iodide (AlI), and a second quantity of at least one substance selected from the group consisting of zinc sulfide (ZnS), barium sulfide (BaS), alkyl sulfonate, and thioester.

Abstract: A method for producing packaging material in web form comprising a carcass layer having through holes, openings or slits, a barrier layer on one side of the carcass layer, a plastic lining arranged outside the barrier layer, and a laminant thermoplast arranged between the carcass layer and barrier layer. The method involves bringing the barrier layer at the same time as the carcass layer to adhere to the plastic lining and/or to the laminant thermoplast film in a press nip. The press nip comprises an impression roller exhibiting a jacket surface faced with an inner facing layer of elastic material possessing a first hardness and a first thickness, and an outer facing layer of elastic material possessing a second hardness and a second thickness. The first hardness is greater than the second hardness and the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.

Abstract: A reinforced multi-lumen catheter and method of manufacturing the same. An assembly for manufacturing the multi-lumen catheter includes a catheter body substrate including a septum, one or more mandrels, a reinforcing element and one or more sleeves. The septum may have a distal region with a cross-sectional thickness greater than that of a proximal region. The septum can be separately formed. The septum can be split along a length of the distal region. The reinforcing element can be positioned over at least a proximal region of the catheter body substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a patterned linoleum sheet, comprising the steps: a) application of a non-linoleum material to at least a part of the surface of a green linoleum and/or introduction of a non-linoleum material into given recesses in the green linoleum, or a?) application of a non-linoleum material in the form of a solution, a paste, a suspension or a dispersion onto the scraped linoleum mixture and calendering of the scraped linoleum mixture provided with the non-linoleum material to give a green linoleum, b) cutting the green linoleum thus obtained into pieces of given length, c) overlaying the cut green linoleum pieces to give a tiled stack of sheets and d) calendering the tiled stack of sheets to give a patterned linoleum sheet. The invention further relates to a patterned linoleum sheet obtained by said method and the use thereof.

Abstract: A temporary facial decal comprising a mask-like substrate having apertures for the eyes and mouth and having a nose opening taken from the group of slit and aperture with the body of the mask having a transferable image thereon covered by a removable protective sheet that is removed from the decal which is then placed on the user's face using the provided apertures for alignment whereupon an agent, preferably water, is used to transfer the image onto the user's face.

Abstract: A chemical barrier lamination has a first fluoropolymer layer, and a second fluoropolymer layer laminated to the first fluoropolymer layer and forming a non-porous, chemically inert, moisture vapor transmission barrier lamination. A method for making a chemical barrier lamination is also shown and described.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an oriented film of thermoplastic polymer material comprises extrusion of a film in tubular form from an extrusion die, orienting the film in a main direction of orientation during the haul-off from the die while in molten or semi-molten state, the direction being at an angle between 0 and 45-to the axis of the tube, followed by cutting of the tube at an angle to its main degree of orientation to form a web having an orientation of no less than 20 to its longitudinal direction, which method involves segmental stretching of the film to form an array of linear bosses (1), being of thicker material, integrally connected by thinner webs (2), said bosses and webs extending in a direction which is generally parallel with the direction of orientation, forming an acute angle to the longitudinal direction of the web, the method involving, after segmental stretching and cutting, shearing of the bosses along one another under re-orientation in the connecting webs, to increase the angle at which

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.08 Ohms/sq. The invention relates to articles and methods for producing needed bonds and seal strength required to manufacture non latex balloons. The balloons of this invention have an extended product life because they are more resistant to common defects like pin holing and stress cracks than conventional balloon systems.

Abstract: A seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument is provided which includes a body having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated surgical instrument and defining a central longitudinal axis; a seal member formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner; and a fabric layer juxtaposed relative to the resilient material. A coating may be applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and surgical instrumentation inserted therein. The coating is preferably a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process.

Abstract: There is provided a production method of a weather strip for an automobile, comprising a rubber-made installation base member 1 which embeds a plastic-made insert 4, and a holding lip 2 provided inside the groove portion 10, which comprises the following steps. An extrusion-molding process 101 wherein a whole weather strip 100 is integrally extrusion-molded in a state that a portion of a lid member 3 wider than an opening of the groove portion 10 is connected to an end portion of either side wall portion 12. A holding lip manufacturing process 102 wherein the holding lip 2 is processed by inserting a manufacturing tool 8 in the groove portion 10 through the opening. A lid closing process 103 wherein another portion of the lid member 3 is connected to the end portion of the other side wall portion 13 to cover the opening of the groove portion 10 with the lid member 3. A vulcanization process 104 wherein the weather strip 100 is vulcanized.

Abstract: A method of producing paperboard and cartons made therefrom is described incorporating a waterproof or water resistant coating applied to the interior of the carton except for areas intended for gluing. A coating material (122) is applied to the surface of an applicator roll (110), and a portion of the coating material is then removed from the roll. Contact between a paperboard web (150) and the roll transfers coating material to the web, creating a coated surface except for an uncoated stripe (237). A carton blank (300) may be formed from the coated web with the uncoated portion of the carton blank cut from the uncoated stripe.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for producing composite-coated rigid flat-rolled sheet metal substrate in which thermoplastic polymeric materials are selected and combined for dual-layer molten-film extrusion presenting a first-contacting tie-layer and an externally-located finish-layer which are simultaneously extruded for a single substrate surface at-a-time; in which tie-layer selection includes an ethylene-glycol modified PET, requiring a substrate-surface temperature between 230° F. and 300° F.

Abstract: Disclosed are several embodiments of a colorized tread marker for a tire, a method of manufacturing the tread markers, as well as a tire incorporating the colorized markers within the tire tread and a method for manufacturing the tire. The tread markers serve as both aesthetic complements to the tires' visual appearance, such as indicia of the source of manufacture, distribution, or point of consumer purchase of the tire, as well as tread wear indicators that notify consumers when a tire is in need of replacement to help ensure the safety of a vehicle's occupants as well as the public at large.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for continuously producing a CCB type of “Electrode-Membrane-Electrode” assembly comprising a polymer electrolyte membrane (26) on which a first electrode (21) formed from a first active layer and a first gas diffusion layer is formed on a first face, and a second electrode (21?) formed from a second active layer and a second gas diffusion layer is formed on a second face, in which the membrane and the two electrodes are assembled continuously by dynamic pressing at a temperature below 100° C., the outside surface of the active layer of each electrode, that will come into contact with a face of the membrane having firstly been heated to a temperature between 50° C. and 200° C., which comprises the following steps: a step to position rolls for the polyelectrolyte membrane (26) and two peel-off adhesive backing films (23, 23?), and a step to cut out electrodes (21, 21?) and deposit them on these backing films (23, 23?).

Abstract: Processes and apparatus for manufacturing an engineered-composite combining rigid flat-rolled sheet metal continuous-strip and selected polypropylene thermoplastics, which are formulated into dual polymeric coating layers for extrusion deposition, as distinct layers, on a single surface at a time, of continuous-strip, traveling in-line at ambient temperature. Steps for forming a uniform thickness of polymeric layers across strip width, and attraction to an activated metallic surface which provides enhanced adhesion. Solidification of the polymeric layers is augmented by strip temperature during continuous-in-line travel; final dual-surface finishing provides for complete bonding of the polymeric layers on both metallic surfaces.