Abstract: A method for repairing a damaged inlet cap of a turbine engine includes removing a damaged portion of a structural fiber layer positioned beneath a first erosion-resistant layer. A structural replacement layer is applied to the inlet cap to replace the removed portion of the structural fiber layer and a second erosion-resistant layer is applied to the inlet cap so that the second erosion-resistant layer is positioned over the structural fiber layer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for seaming together abutting side-by-side layers of planar material with adhesive and a backing tape to form a finished seam extending along the line of abutment. The method consists of laying a backing tape underneath the line of abutment between adjacent layers of planar material, such as floor covering, followed by dispensing an adhesive through an applicator tip along the edges of the abutting layers while simultaneously centering the backing tape with the line of abutment with the applicator tip and dispensing adhesive though the applicator tip on top of the backing tape. The edges of the abutting layers are then pressed together and against the backing tape until the adhesive has at least partially set thereby forming a finished seam.

Abstract: The present invention provides a product that includes (a) a wood-based composite panel having a pair of outer surfaces; and (b) a radiant barrier material having a pair of outer surfaces, wherein at least a portion of an outer surface of the radiant barrier material is adhered to at least a portion of an outer surface of the wood-based composite panel; wherein the radiant barrier material that includes apertures such that the apertures are present in about 49 apertures per square inch of radiant barrier material or less, inclusive. The invention also includes methods for manufacturing such product.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming and bonding of flexible circuits to metal structures includes a clamping frame having a removable frame portion. At least one flexible roller fixture provides opposed flexible rollers. A clearance aperture in the roller fixture is sized to slidably receive the clamping frame. As the clamping frame is inserted through the clearance aperture of the roller fixture the opposed flexible rollers apply a continuous pressure to deflect the flexible circuit. A curing clamp is then connected to the clamping frame having at least one engagement face defining a flexible circuit finished shape. The flexible circuit is then heat cured to adhesively bond to the metal structure.

Abstract: A three-ply product includes a particleboard core assembled with a patterned vulcanized fibre sheet or layer on each surface. One of the vulcanized fibre sheets may have a preprinted decorative pattern provided thereon. The other vulcanized fibre sheet may also be decorative, or merely a plain sheet of vulcanized fibre. The product is useful for woodworking applications, and may be processed (i.e., stained, sanded, lacquered, etc.) like a natural wood product. Unlike prior vulcanized fibre processes, the process of making the vulcanized fibre sheets preprints a pattern, in a preprinting process, on the top sheets of cellulose paper plies.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing a concrete structure includes attaching an amount of reinforcing material onto a concrete or masonry substrate and attaching at least one cover plate on top of the reinforcing material onto the substrate.

Abstract: A method for the production under elevated pressure and temperature of a laminate (1, 1?) consisting of a pack with alternating metal layers (2) and plastic bonding layers (3), comprises stacking a first series (8) of layers on top of one another in a mould, then stacking at least a second series (7, 7?) of layers on top of the first series (8) of layers, with the formation of the pack of layers such that at at least one edge of the pack at least one (7, 7?) of the series is stepped back with respect to the other series (8), an auxiliary tool (12) being placed alongside the stepped-back series (7, 7?) and on the other, non-stepped-back series (8) and a gap (13) being formed between the stepped-back series (7, 7?) and that side (14) of the auxiliary tool (12) facing said series, raising the temperature and the pressure on the pack and the auxiliary (12) tool such that the binder in the plastic bonding layers (3) is made to flow and some of the binder present in the stepped-back series (7, 7?) collects in said

Abstract: The invention is to perform operations from sealing of a honeycomb core with a thermosetting sealing material having an adhesive property to its hardening in one step, prevent a resin from flowing into cells of the honeycomb core during resin impregnating operation, and thereby mold low-cost honeycomb sandwich components by using RTM technique which is adopted in molding solid materials, for instance. Dry fabric sheets are stacked on both sides of a honeycomb core with thermosetting sealing members having an adhesive property placed in between, and the sealing members and the dry fabric sheets are heated at the curing temperature of the sealing members to cause initial hardening of the sealing members and to dry the dry fabric sheets. Then, the dry fabric sheets are impregnated with a thermosetting resin and the resin impregnated into the dry fabric sheets is hardened by hot-pressing an entire assembly thus prepared under specific conditions.

Abstract: A method for molding composite structures whereby a material stack including a core having first and second opposing sides is prepared. The preparing of the material stack includes applying a fibrous support layer on at least one of the first side and the second side of the core section, applying an adhesive layer on the support layer, and applying a thermoplastic barrier layer on the adhesive layer. The method also includes preparing a resin and a mold; placing the material stack in the mold; sealing the core; infusing the mold and material stack with resin; curing the structure; and removing the structure from the mold. In one embodiment, the method creates a composite aircraft wing panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing damage resulting from environmental electromagnetic effects on a non-metallic surface. The method includes disposing a polymeric sheet material over the non-metallic surface and disposing a metal layer between the non-metallic surface and the polymeric sheet material. Objects which includes a substrate having a non-metallic surface, a halopolymer sheet material disposed over the substrate's non-metallic surface, and a metal layer disposed between the halopolymer sheet material and the substrate's non-metallic surface are also described. Laminates are also disclosed. One such laminate includes a metal layer having a first surface and a second surface, a halopolymer sheet material bonded or adhered to the first surface of the metal layer, and an adhesive disposed on the second surface of the metal layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite article is disclosed that involves providing a press having first and second platens, a cellulosic fiber substrate having a first thickness, and a layer of material such as a wood veneer, foil, or non-creped paper, where the layer of material has a thickness less than the thickness of the cellulosic fiber substrate. A layer of bonding material is placed onto the cellulosic fiber substrate or the layer of material, and the layer of material is placed onto the cellulosic fiber substrate so that the bonding material is between the layer of material and the cellulosic fiber substrate.

Abstract: An interface material comprising a resin mixture and at least one solder material is herein described. The resin material may comprise any suitable resin material, but it is preferred that the resin material be silicone-based comprising one or more compounds such as vinyl silicone, vinyl Q resin, hydride functional siloxane and platinum-vinylsiloxane. The solder material may comprise any suitable solder material, such as indium, silver, copper, aluminum and alloys thereof, silver coated copper, and silver coated aluminum, but it is preferred that the solder material comprise indium or indium-based compounds and/or alloys. The interface material, or polymer solder, has the capability of enhancing heat dissipation in high power semiconductor devices and maintains stable thermal performance. The interface material may be formulated by mixing the components together to produce a paste which may be applied by dispensing methods to any particular surface and cured at room temperature or elevated temperature.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of manufacturing glued laminated wood such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL) are disclosed. The glued laminated wood is made of a number of wood sheets such as veneer sheets which are laminated together by a hot press with a thermosetting adhesive into a continuous length of multiple-layered board of the glued laminated wood wherein wood sheets in each layer of the multiple-layered board are arranged in a staggered relation in the lengthwise direction of the board to wood sheets in an adjacent layer. The hot press has a pair of heating plates arranged substantially in facing relation to each other and an auxiliary heating plate disposed adjacent to one end of each heating plate. The auxiliary heating plate is adapted to press part of wood sheet which extends out beyond the above end of the heating plate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method of a compressible printing layer, comprising a vulcanizing step comprising a first heating process in which one surface of a compressible printing layer including an unvulcanized compressible layer containing microcapsules is heated by bringing the one surface of the compressible printing layer into contact with the surface of at least one heated metal roll while applying tension to the compressible printing layer, and a second heating process in which the other surface of the compressible printing layer is heated by bringing the other surface of the compressible printing layer into contact with the surface of at least one heated metal roll while applying tension to the compressible printing layer.

Abstract: Method of making a gas matrix composite ultrasound transducer comprises aligning piezoelectric rods or fibers substantially parallel to each other on an adhesive side of a plurality of curable adhesive-faced sheets, stacking the sheets so as to maintain the gaps between the rods or fibers, curing the adhesive, cutting the cured structure perpendicular to the rods or fibers into narrow slices, and applying a conductive layer to each cut face to form electrical contacts with both ends of the rods or fibers.

Abstract: According to the process for coating metal substrates, a light-sensitive (or photo-sensitive) bonding material, such as an emulsion or a photopolymer film, is used to adhere metal directly to a substrate to provide various forms of metal coatings on the substrate. The light-sensitive bonding material is generally applied directly between the substrate and the metal layer. The light-sensitive bonding material is applied under conditions (e.g., lighting and temperature) that prevent premature curing of the light-sensitive bonding material. The light-sensitive bonding material applied between the substrate and metal is then dried and exposed to light to cure the light-sensitive bonding material in selected areas, causing the metal to adhere to the substrate in the selected areas.

Abstract: A decoratively embossed panel of a molded form includes an exterior design that preferably reflects some aspect of the services advertisement. For example, a bricklayer may choose an embossed panel having a three-dimensional brick design in addition to a logo, service and/or trademark and other pertinent information to aid potential customers in understanding the services provided in conjunction with the servicemark and contact information. The embossed panel is removably attachable to any portion of a vehicle by any attaching mechanism such as double stick foam tape.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a piezoelectric actuator. The method includes a pre-cure step in which the adhesive is heated to a temperature below the melting point of the adhesive. A stack is formed having a piezoelectric layer and at least one supporting layer with the pre-cured adhesive therebetween. The stack is then cured to form a bonded laminate. The temperature at which the pre-cure occurs allows for the pre-stress in the piezoelectric layer to be modified without changing the material of the supporting layer.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative boards, which boards includes a decorative layer, wherein a decor sheet is placed as a surface layer on a base layer and bonded thereto by pressing under elevated temperature and pressure. The decor sheet is cut to a predetermined format from a web, the cut being arranged on a fixed position related to possible repetition frequency of a decor pattern of the web. The decor sheet is then accurately placed on a base layer with a predetermined format. The decor sheet is spot welded to the base layer. A number of such base layers with attached decor sheets are then, one after the other, fed in between the belts of a continuous laminate press, optionally together with an uppermost wear layer. The base layers, the decor sheets and possibly the optional wear layer is then laminated together under heat and pressure in the laminate press.

Abstract: A method and article of manufacture of joining a stringer to a wing or tail panel and curing a wing or tail panel is disclosed. A sheet of titanium is placed between a cured stringer and an uncured wing or tail panel. The stringer, wing or tail panel and sheet are then placed within a vacuum bag, and gas is pumped out of the bag. The bag is then placed in an auto-clave to cure the wing or tail panel.

Abstract: The method of adhering members includes positioning of an adhesive material between an attachment surface of a first member (e.g., a door beam) and a second member (e.g., a bracket). Thereafter, the adhesive material is at least partially cured to adhere the material to the attachment surface to form an assembly and the assembly is assembled to an article of manufacture (e.g., an automotive vehicle).

Abstract: A composite carbon fiber material is formed of one or more layers of carbon fiber material in which the carbon fibers are aligned all in the same direction and a mat of nonwoven, woven, or off-axis unidirectional carbon fibers are laminated together. Layers may be used individually or as a hybrid. The layers can be preimpregnated or impregnated during processing using thermoplastic or thermosetting resins. A layer of thermoplastic resin is applied either over the surface or within the composite structure, and the resin permeates the material so as to provide a more stable mechanical structure once the resin is processed. The material combines good mechanical strength with improved electrical current carrying properties when compared with the aligned carbon fiber layer alone. The layering sequence, layer type, and resin type can be specified to tailor electrical properties, mechanical properties, durability, and wear resistance.

Abstract: A method for producing veneered compressed parts, wherein a carrier, an intermediate sheet of veneer and a cover sheet of veneer are glued together in a molding press as to form a unfinished molded part. The cover sheets of veneer and optionally the intermediate sheets of veneer are thoroughly dyed in an aqueous dye bath before executing the molding process and then dried while the surface of the finished molded part is lacquered. A continuous layer of a pasty, hardenable impregnating agent is applied on one side of the thoroughly dyed cover sheet of veneer and the layer of impregnating agent is substantially prehardened while preserving flexibility. The cover sheets of veneer are stabilized mechanically as well as their color fastness by the layer of impregnating agent.

Abstract: A method for bonding a material to a first substrate surface that includes providing a catalyst at the first substrate surface and then contacting that surface with a material that undergoes a metathesis reaction to bond the material to the first substrate surface. There are two embodiments of this method—a coating process and an adhesive process. In the coating embodiment, the metathesizable material is contacted with the catalyst on the substrate surface so that it undergoes metathesis polymerization to form the coating. The adhesive process includes (a) providing a catalyst at the first substrate surface, (b) providing a metathesizable material between the first substrate surface and the second substrate surface, and (c) contacting the catalyst on the first substrate surface with the metathesizable material so that the metathesizable material undergoes a metathesis reaction and bonds the first substrate surface to the second substrate surface.

Abstract: Curable mechanical fasteners of the invention comprise a fastening surface comprising a curable material, wherein the fastening surface is capable of being repeatedly attached and unattached to a complementary fastening surface, and when attached to the complementary fastening surface and cured, the curable mechanical fastener is capable of becoming permanently attached to the complementary fastening surface. The curable mechanical fastener may also further comprise the complementary fastening surface.

Abstract: A semiconductor device having a thermoset-containing, dielectric material and methods for fabricating the same is provided. The device may take the form of a printed circuit board, an integrated circuit chip carrier, or the like. The dielectric material is a non-fibrillated, fluoropolymer matrix that has inorganic particles distributed therein and is impregnated with a thermoset material.

Abstract: To make a shaped article, a decorative paper whose cotton linters content is at least 10 wt % and can be as high as 100 wt % of the total fiber content in the paper is impregnated with a cross-linkable aminoplastic resin, applied on a carrier of wood-based material and formed to a three-dimensional structure under pressure and at elevated temperature while the resin undergoes cross-linking.

Abstract: A process by which high frequency printed wiring board construction can be fabricated using smooth copper surfaces. A conductive, thin film polymer is plated on smooth copper surfaces of a core lamination. The polymer can be selected from a group of materials consisting of polypyrrole, polyaniline, polythiophene, and combinations thereof. The conductive polymer promotes adhesion between the resin polymer of the laminate and the smooth copper surfaces.

Abstract: A method for bonding a material to a first substrate surface that includes providing a catalyst at the first substrate surface and then contacting that surface with a material that undergoes a metathesis reaction to bond the material to the first substrate surface. There are two embodiments of this method—a coating process and an adhesive process. In the coating embodiment, the metathesizable material is contacted with the catalyst on the substrate surface so that it undergoes metathesis polymerization to form the coating. The adhesive process includes (a) providing a catalyst at the first substrate surface, (b) providing a metathesizable material between the first substrate surface and the second substrate surface, and (c) contacting the catalyst on the first substrate surface with the metathesizable material so that the metathesizable material undergoes a metathesis reaction and bonds the first substrate surface to the second substrate surface.

Abstract: A laminate to be used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards is formed by contacting one surface of a layer of a conductive foil (e.g. copper foil) with protective-carrier sheeting (e.g., aluminum foil) and the other surface of the conductive foil with a dielectric layer (e.g., prepreg). The contacted layers are stacked and cut to desired dimensions. The process is performed without use of adhesive or mechanical attachment. Consequently, contamination and the occurrence of imperfections in the conductive foil of a laminate to be used in a printed wiring board can be substantially reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates in a first aspect to (with reference to FIG. 1) a method of bonding together first (10) and second (12) components with an adhesive (13) in which Xylan (11) is applied to a surface of at least one (10) of the components (10, 12) and then the adhesive (13) is applied over the Xylan coated surface and then the adhesive (13) is used to bond the first (10) and second (12) components together with the adhesive (13) adhering to the Xylan coated surface. In a second aspect the present invention relates to a bonded structure which has at least first (10) and second (12) components bonded together with an adhesive (13) and wherein Xylan (11) is used as a surface coating on at least one (10) of the bonded components to improve the strength of the bond.

Abstract: A coating method for a work piece includes the steps of: coating a coating film as a base color layer on a treating surface of the work piece, wherein the coating film has a predetermined color provided thereon; coating a first transparent protective layer on the coating film to protect the coating film; attaching a sticker layer having a predetermined character pattern on the first transparent protective layer under a water treatment such that the character pattern of the sticker layer is projected from the coating film to form a three-dimensional appearance; and coating a second transparent protective layer on the first transparent protective layer to sealedly enclose the sticker layer between the first transparent protective layer and the second protective layer so as to form a three-dimensional customary coating layer on the work piece.

Abstract: The method of this invention adheres a low emissivity radiant barrier material to an underlying lignocellulosic substrate within the primary manufacturing operation of the underlying lignocellulosic substrate. Thus, a radiant barrier covered substrate is formed by integrally joining the radiant barrier covering to a mat of lignocellulosic material during consolidation thereof with a first adhesive bonding material to form an underlying substrate. The integral joining operation can, for example, be accomplished by bonding the radiant barrier covering to a lignocellulosic mat in a product formation press. This is typically accomplished using a second adhesive bonding material for adhesion of the radiant barrier material to the lignocellulosic mat, and a first adhesive bonding material for consolidating the lignocellulosic mat to form a lignocellulosic substrate.

Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a decorative laminate, which laminate comprises an upper decorative and abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate layer and a carrying core. The upper side of the core is provided with the abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate with a dampening foil of an elastomer arranged between the upper side of the core and the abrasion resistant thermosetting laminate, which elastomer and which thermosetting laminate are joined with each other and with the core by means of pressing.

Abstract: A hollow core composite assembly 10 is provided, including a hollow core base 12 having at least one open core surface 14, a bondable solid film 22 applied to the open core surface 14, at least one dry face ply 30 laid up dry and placed on top of the solid film 22, and a liquid resin 32 applied to the at least one dry face ply 30 and then cured.

Abstract: A process for making a composite product in which reinforcement fibers are subjected to a composition based on a thermohardening resin and a photoinitiator appropriate to the irradiation by which the composition is to be treated. The resulting pre-impregnated material is introduced into a prepolymerization device, in which the pre-impregnated material is prepolymerized by appropriate irradiation. Lengths of the precomposite are applied to a support, the shape of which is dictated by the shape of one face of the composite part which is to be made, and are stacked one on another in a suitable number and placed snugly against the shape of the support, and the stack is subjected to final molding at a suitable pressure and temperature in order to polymerize the resin and to join the different lengths of precomposite.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrical connection between two devices is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the method includes soldering a second solderable cap of an interconnection to a first contact pad of a first component. The interconnection further includes a conductive polymer comprising a polymer component and a conductive component A first solderable cap is disposed in contact with the conductive polymer, and the second solderable cap is disposed in contact with the conductive polymer opposite the first solderable cap. The first solderable cap is then soldered to a second contact pad of a second component.

Abstract: A fire barrier panel of the kind suitable for lining car decks and engine rooms of high speed aluminum ferries is described. The panel (10) includes a relatively thin layer of inorganic insulating material (12) adhered to a lightweight support structure (14). The layer of inorganic insulating material may be an intumescent material made from mineral fibers. The decribed lightweight support structure (14) is a honeycomb panel having a honeycomb core (18) of non-combustible aluminum foil provided with two face skins made of glass reinforced plastics resin material (16). This construction of the honeycomb panel (14) is lightweight and has high stiffness and rigidity suitable for stiffening and supporting the insulating material into a rigid panel. The layer of intumescent material (12) supported on the panel expands when exposed to high temperatures to form a thick fire insulating barrier panel.

Abstract: A method for using a three-dimensional, woven preform to assemble two components. The woven preform is infused with an adhesive, and at least one surface of the preform is bonded to at least one surface of one of the components using the adhesive within the preform. The other of the components is attached to the preform, and this may occur with fasteners after the adhesive is cured or by bonding the second component to the preform with the adhesive. Use of an adhesive, instead of a resin, creates a stronger joint, especially with fiber-reinforcement of the adhesive. The thickness of the compressible, three-dimensional weave provides for a larger dimensional tolerance at each bond line.

Abstract: A mass transit flooring assembly including a plurality of sandwich panels. The sandwich panels (30) include a top skin (54), a bottom skin (58), a perimeter defining closeout (46), and a core (50) between the top (54) and bottom skin (58) and within the closeout parameter (46). The closeout (46) includes mating surfaces used to connect adjacent panels. The core is a precured reinforced core including a plurality of phenolic ribs and foam strips positioned in an alternating fashion. The precured core is manufactured by impregnating a layer of fabric with phenolic resin between two foam cores and stacking in a similar alternating fashion to create a bun. After the bun is cured at a constant pressure and temperature and cooled, the bun is cut along a plane perpendicular to the plane of the layers to provide a precured reinforced core panel ready to be inserted as a core in a sandwich panel.

Abstract: This invention teaches methods of making a hermetic terminal assembly comprising the steps of: inserting temporary stops, shims and jigs on the bottom face of a terminal assembly thereby blocking assembly core open passageways; mounting the terminal assembly inside a vacuum chamber using a temporary assembly perimeter seal and flange or threaded assembly interfaces; mixing a seal admixture and hardener in a mixer conveyor to form a polymer seal material; conveying the polymer seal material into a polymer reservoir; feeding the polymer seal material from the reservoir through a polymer outlet valve and at least one polymer outlet tube into the terminal assembly core thereby filling interstitial spaces in the core adjacent to service conduits, temporary stop, and the terminal assembly casing; drying the polymer seal material at room temperature thereby hermetically sealing the core of the terminal assembly; removing the terminal assembly from the vacuum chamber, and; removing the temporary stops, shims.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of joining surfaces, comprising in the following order: applying an adhesive composition (A), comprising a solvent, onto a first surface, drying off the solvent, partially or completely, by forced drying, to give the adhesive composition (A) a solids content of X weight %, directly after the drying step, applying a component (C), comprising a solvent, having a solids content of Z weight %, onto a second surface, wherein Z<X, bringing together the two surfaces so that the adhesive composition (A) is in contact with the component (C), and, pressing the two surfaces against each other. It also relates to a method of producing a wood based product.

Abstract: A table receives an object, subjected to the adhesion process, in an adhesive setting apparatus. An adhesive have been applied on the object on the table. An exposure mechanism is designed to expose the adhesive to a gaseous accelerator. The adhesive setting apparatus utilizes the gaseous accelerator to promote the setting or hardening of the adhesive. The gaseous accelerator uniformly contacts the adhesive as compared with the mist of the accelerator. Since the adhesive is uniformly exposed to the gaseous accelerator, an uneven progression can reliably be avoided in the setting of the adhesive. It is possible to reliably avoid heterogeneity or localization of the set adhesive.

Abstract: Method for the production of components for electronic apparatuses from a sheet-like substrate material, which has through-holes and indentations on at least one surface, an intermediate layer on at least one surface of the substrate material, and a metal foil adhering to said layer, comprising the steps (a) coating of a sheet-like substrate with a composition forming the intermediate layer, (b) application of the metal foil to the coating and (c) bonding of the parts by pressure and heating. The method is characterized by the use of a liquid, solvent-containing and heat-curable two-component system comprising at least one curing agent and at least one curable compound, which system is applied as the layer to at least one surface of a substrate material and then dried. A metal foil is then laminated with the resulting solid and dry layer under pressure and at elevated temperature and the layer is cured. Particularly preferably, circuit boards are produced by the method according to the invention.

Abstract: The strength of wood composites, including hybrid composites comprising wood members bonded to reinforced polyester members, is improved by modifying the polyester components with a polyisocyanate. Wood composites adhesively bonded with polyester resins modified according to this invention are particularly desirable for use in applications where exterior exposure is contemplated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fabricating a multi-layered PCB, wherein a plurality of circuit layers on which circuit patterns are constructed and insulating layers which are alternately positioned between the circuit layers to insulate the circuit layers from each other are severally fabricated according to different processes, and then layered with each other at once.

Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing a material which can make a skeletal component as thin as possible to be contained in an insulating layer in a manufactured copper clad laminate and can securely prevent the direct contact between the nodular treatment surface of the attached copper foil and a skeletal component.

Abstract: A metal material adhesion method is described. The method is used for an optical transceiver module assembly process to adhere a protection cover of a laser diode in a metal shell and enhance the adhesion strength thereof. The method employs the following steps. First, the protection cover and the metal shell are provided. A primer layer is coated inside the metal shell. The laser diode is aligned with the metal shell to provide a maximum signal strength position. An epoxy layer is glued between the metal shell and the protection cover to fix the laser diode in the best position. The method further provides a sealant layer to protect the epoxy layer from moisture and a second premier layer to enhance the adhesion strength between the protection cover and the epoxy layer.

Abstract: On one surface of a piece of wooden sheet, a cloth or paper is adhered to make an adhered sheet. An approximately V-shaped notch is provided on the adhered sheet, the adhered sheet is wetted to be softened, and a lubricant which acts to keep water is impregnated thereinto. Edge portions of the notch are overlapped, and the adhered sheet is tentatively molded in an approximately horn shape by a first hot press molding. The adhered sheet is then dried, impregnated with thermosetting resin, and half-dried. The adhered sheet is subject to a second hot press molding. A moisture-proof agent is applied on the adhered sheet, a center hole for a voice coil and periphery are removed to make a speaker diaphragm having a predetermined dimension and shape.

Abstract: The invention provides coated abrasive products having as a backing material a barrier-coated tear-resistant laminate of fabric and paper overcoated on the barrier coating with an abrasive coating. The coated abrasive product is made by laminating at least one fabric sheet and at least one paper sheet with adhesive to provide a laminate having at least one major surface provided by the fabric sheet, coating the surface of the fabric with a barrier coating and coating the barrier coated surface with an abrasive layer.