Abstract: An insulator composition of foamed synthetic resin is supplied to an extruder 3, and the synthetic resin is extruded onto a wire 4a continuously supplied to the extruder 3 at a temperature higher than or equal to a foaming temperature, to cover the wire 4a with the insulator composition. Then, the wire 4a covered with the insulator composition is solidified by cooling in a water-cooling trough 6 movable towards and away from the extruder 3 in a direction of supply of the wire 4a. In this operation, an outer diameter D and a capacitance C of the insulator composition are controlled such that when the water-cooling trough 6 reaches its movable limit, either a deviation .DELTA.D of a detection value of the outer diameter D from its target preset value or a deviation .DELTA.C of a detection value of the capacitance C from its target preset value is selected as a deviation (.DELTA.D or .DELTA.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a heating temperature which does not need to memorize compensation data preliminary but promptly corresponds to the temperature fluctuation in accordance with the running condition to thereby control the temperature accurately and stably. The control device 10 controls a heating state of the heater 4 corresponding to setting and a running state of the injection mold machine 1 heated by the heater 4. The injection mold machine 1 is adapted to run as expected and the temperature of which is maintained at a predetermined value by the heater 4. The mean value calculation and memory portion 20 functions to calculate a mean value of control inputs throughout a certain operating state. When the setting of the control device 10 is altered, the injection mold machine 1 requires another heating condition due to a change of operating state thereof.

Abstract: A tire cure control system and method characterized by a computer-based data acquisition and process control unit that uses non-invasive, direct cure measurements to adjust the length of cure so that all cured articles such as tires will be cured to the same extent in the minimum amount of time, thereby to maximize production while providing uniformly cured products. The unit generally includes at least one microwave probe, although preferably multiple microwave probes, placed in the mold and a processor to process probe data and to initiate a control action principally initiating a mold opening sequence at the optimal time. Initiation of the mold opening sequence at least in part is based upon a measurement of the time rate of change of the attenuation of microwave energy caused by the curing rubber compound in the mold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus in the context of a rotating conveying screw situated within a cylindrical housing which has an inlet port on one end of the cylinder and a discharge opening on the other end of the cylinder. A resistance plate is mounted transversely to the conveying screw near the discharge opening for corotation with the screw. The plate is mounted to define a discharge gap between the opening and the plate. A sleeve on the housing is employed to adjust the size of the gap between the plate and the opening. A process controller positions the sleeve by means of a pair of screw jacks. The controller adjusts the discharge gap width to maintain feed material temperature within a predetermined band. Alternatively the controller adjusts the discharge gap width and feed screw speed to maintain a predetermined specific energy input into the feed material. The helical screw is preferably supported at both ends by a bearing means.

Abstract: A controller for controlling a pellet mill, used to extrude milled ingredients through a die into more manageable and economical pellets, keys particular control parameters to a library of pellet types and then adjusts the control parameters to optimize throughput within the limits imposed by potential plugging of the die. If a potential plugging is detected, the controller responds in two stages, intended to reduce the restart time for pluggings of less severity, and thus to allow more aggressive operation. Pellet fines are recycled and liquid ingredients compensated to provide improved efficiency.

Abstract: An improved injection blow molding apparatus. The apparatus includes an injection blow molding machine having work stations and molds. The apparatus includes a process controller for operating the blow molding machine according to a set of processing parameters. Each processing parameter has a respective desired operating range. The apparatus includes a touch screen for inputting signals to the processor for commanding the process controller to adjust the processing parameters. Display software and hardware coupled to the process controller and the touch screen cause the monitor to display respective icons representing each processing parameter. The value of each respective processing parameter is displayed adjacent to the icon. Graphing software generates signals which are transmitted to the monitor. The monitor displays a graph of the selected processing parameter value as a function of time.

Abstract: A method for runnerless injection molding of a synthetic resin, provided with a novel valve gate for performing intermittent temperature control to forcibly change the property of a molten or solidified resin material adjacent to the gate, capable of performing a precision molding operation without leaving an improper gate mark. The apparatus therefor comprises a runner 3 with a temperature maintaining means for storing a molten resin and forming an injection passage, a gate 1 in communication with a cavity 2 connected to the end of the runner 3, a valve pin 4 enclosed within the runner 3, and an intermittent temperature control assembly P.

Abstract: A method of adjusting gap of a plastic flow channel is provided in a plastic forming device having a first body part adjacent one side of and adjustable relative to the channel and a second body part on which the first body part is mounted by a tight fitting between the first and second body parts. When the device is not in operation one of the body parts is subjected to a first temperature change producing a temporary temperature differential and a loosening of the fitting between the body parts. Positioning of the first body part on the second body part is adjusted while the fitting is loosened and then the one body part is subjected to a second temperature change opposite to the first temperature change to offset the temperature differential and restore the tight fitting between the body parts.

Abstract: Apparatus for extruding thermoplastic material includes an extruder having inner and outer die lips adjacent an outlet end of the extruder for transporting an annular stream of thermoplastic material therethrough. The outer die lips are divided into a plurality of circumferential sectors. Each sector includes a passage for circulating heated oil for controlling the viscosity of the thermoplastic material being extruded. The temperature and flow of the heated oil flowing through each sector may be varied according to the required thickness of the product being extruded adjacent that sector. A ring-shaped channel carries the heated oil around the die lips for circulation into the individual sectors.

Abstract: An improved temperature control system using a state controller with two degrees of freedom to regulate the temperature of the barrel of an injection molding machine is disclosed. The control system divides the temperature of the barrel into longitudinally-extending zones and radially extending layers within each zone. Heat transfer calculations which include the effects of heat transfer between all the layers within the zones are performed for a set time in the future to accurately determine the heat needed from the heater band to reach the operator set point temperature. The duty cycle for the heater bands is thus accurately set to give a more responsive and accurate control than heretofore possible. The controller additionally includes factors for accounting for heat disturbances present in the injection molding process. In addition each system is calibrated for each machine to insure accurate formulation of machine specific parameters such as heat transfer co-efficients used in the control.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for controlling the curing process of a composite material part in a curing vessel such as an autoclave. The method relies on the comparison of actual part parameter values to predicted part parameter values wherein the predicted values are obtained from computer simulations of the cure cycles using convective heat transfer, thermo-chemical, cure kinetics, resin flow and viscosity analytic models. The invention provides a methodology for the continuous selection and updating during the cure process of new optimal cure cycles from sets of cure cycles in response to actual material behavior during the curing process. An extended heat transfer model coupled to the thermo-chemical model accounts for convective heat transfer within curing vessel during the curing process.

Abstract: A temperature control system for a hot nozzle is used in a runner-less molding process of a plastic by an injection molding machine. The control system includes first and second temperature detecting devices for detecting the temperature of the hot nozzle at the front end of the hot nozzle and at a position upstream of the front end, respectively. Control signal outputting units compare the temperature detected by the first and second temperature detecting devices with a first set temperature and a second set temperature, respectively. Based on the temperature differences, first and second control signals corresponding to the temperature differences are calculated and are outputted from the control signal outputting units to a power supply unit which is connected to a power source for regulating the power for heating the hot nozzle.

Abstract: A method for preparing a substrate sheet for an optical recording medium has the steps of controlling a roll stamper having a preformat pattern on the peripheral surface thereof and a molding roll disposed with a predetermined gap between the same and the roll stamper so that they have a predetermined temperature, feeding a thermoplastic resin heated to a predetermined temperature to the gap from a means for extruding the thermoplastic resin disposed on the upstream side of the gap, while the roll stamper and the molding roll are rotated at a predetermined rotational frequency, and then molding the thermoplastic resin into a sheet by pressing the resin between the roll stamper and the molding roll to transfer the preformat pattern to the resin.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled laser sintering system includes a laser beam 12 which is focussed onto a sintering bed 38 by a focussing mirror 26 and a set of scanning mirrors 32,34. Thermal radiation 114 emitted from the sintering bed 38 are imaged to the scanning mirrors and to a dichroic beamsplitter 110 which reflects such radiation but passes the wavelength of the laser beam 12. The radiation 118 is focussed onto an optical detector 126 which provides a signal on a line 128 to a power control circuit 104. The power control circuit 104 controls a modulator 100 which modulates the power of the laser beam 112 so as to maintain the thermal radiation emission 114 (and thus the temperature at the sintering location) at a substantially constant level.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling the temperature of an injection mold, in particular for plastics and aluminium diecasting. The molten material being pressure-fed into the mold recess or the mold recesses of an injection mold by means of an extruder or the like in recurring cycles, cured therein, removed from the mold, and pressure-melted material being again supplied with the start of another cycle. A plurality of flow control valves are controlled by a sensor to provide an impulse or intermittent flow of the temperature control medium during each molding cycle at the same point in time as the previous cycle. The sensor compares a calculated temperature for a determined point in time of a molding cycle with the actual temperature of the molding cycle for that point in time and triggers the flow of temperature control medium for a set period of time to adjust the temperature of the molding cycle. This provides a more exact method of injection molding.

Abstract: An improved apparatus providing for uniformity of web thickness is disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a plurality of gap-controlling, thermal energy sources, and in heat-exchange communication with the thermal energy sources, an assembly for compensating for temperature variation proximate to the thermal energy sources and across the apparatus width. The thermal compensating assembly includes a heat exchange jacket, and in combination therewith, a heat-exchanging, working fluid that undergoes a phase change in performing its heat exchange function.

Abstract: In injection molding, a mold forms a wall member, which defines a cavity, by bringing together two mold halves. The cavity wall is formed by a specially machined cavity plate having built-in support columns, fins and ejector pins columns. The plate forms a passageway and in-out flow chambers on the opposite side from the cavity surface which completely surrounds the cavity where coolant or heating circulating carrier flows at high rates. The resulting flow of coolant/heating carrier at high rates can be controlled by special positioning of the flow chambers and creates added turbulence. The built-in support columns, fins and ejector pins also dramatically increase the area of contact of the flow carrier with the cavity plate. The design incorporates built-in support columns and fins which make possible a thinner cavity surface plate by adding strength and structural support to the cavity area.

Abstract: A method for casting plastic lenses includes a step in which lens forming materials having at least one liquid monomer and at least one photosensitive initiator are injected into a mold. The lens forming materials in the mold are subjected to ultraviolet light. The mold assembly is cooled in a liquid cooling bath. The temperature of the lens forming material within the mold is monitored, and the ultraviolet light is turned off when the temperature reaches a predetermined upper set point temperature. The ultraviolet light is turned on again when the temperature falls to a predetermined lower set point temperature. The process can be performed automatically with a programmable process control, which monitors the temperature, compares the temperature to the predetermined set point temperature, and turns the ultraviolet light on and off according to the results of the comparison.

Abstract: Molded articles having a constant quality can be obtained at all times irrespective of a fluctuation in resin properties (especially flowability). An output signal from an injection pressure sensor is sampled by a sampling circuit, and an injection-pressure waveform is obtained from injection-pressure data by means of a processing unit. If injection time fluctuates in the injection-pressure waveform, a constant-pressure injection process is judged to be in effect. If the maximum value of injection pressure fluctuates, then the process is judged to be a constant-speed injection process. The set temperature in a temperature setting unit is changed in dependence upon a fluctuation in injection time in the constant-pressure injection process and in dependence upon a fluctuation in the maximum value of injection pressure in the constant-speed injection process. The resin temperature is controlled by controlling heaters via temperature controllers.

Abstract: The state in which a mold is filled with molten resin is held constant at all times by holding constant the temperature of the mold at the start of injection of the resin, thus suppressing a fluctuation in the weight and dimensions of the molded articles. Cooling channel are arranged around a cavity of an injection mold filled with a heated molten resin. Use is made of a response model of a variation in mold temperature in the injection mold. The variation in mold temperature, coolant temperature and temperature of the filling molten resin in a molding cycle are measured, and a parameter (time constant) of the response model is decided using these measured values.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for generating a cylindrical composite preform. A tubular sleeve of cloth is maintained upon a mandrel which is passed through an injection chamber into which a thermosetting resin is injected. A small cavity within the resin injection chamber meters the resin into the cloth to assure complete and total impregnation thereof. The mandrel exits the resin injection chamber and enters an oven where the resin and fabric composite is B-staged. Subsequently, the composite sleeve is cut into appropriate lengths and removed from the mandrel for further processing for development of an end product.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for cooling porous materials whereby first gases are passed through a porous material, such as polyurethane foam, in a first zone at a predetermined flow rate to cool the porous material and to remove volatiles therefrom in a first gas mixture which exits the porous material at a predetermined temperature. The first gas mixture is combined with second gases having a temperature which is lower than that of the first gas mixture to form a second gas mixture having a temperature which is sufficiently low to condense or sublime one or more of the volatiles. Thereafter, the second gas mixture is passed through the porous material to filter the condensed or sublimed volatiles thereon and to further cool the porous material. The flow rate of the heated gases is controlled to provide a controlled uniform cooling of the porous material, and additional filters may be utilized to remove particulate matter from either of the heated gases or the cold gases, or both.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling molding conditions of resin in the manufacture of articles such as optical lenses, which includes the steps of filling resin in a metal mold held at a temperature lower than a glass transition temperature of the resin, and then pressurizing the resin under comparatively high pressure so as to expedite hardening of the resin by raising its glass transition temperature, then reducing the pressurization of the resin to comparatively low pressure, and increasing, generally in association, the temperature of the mold cavity surface higher than the glass transition temperature of the resin so as to form a molten layer on a front face of the resin surface, and finally raising the pressurization of the resin to a medium pressure and lowering, generally in association, the cavity surface temperature of the metal mold so as to reduce the temperature for the withdrawal of the product.

Abstract: A control system for controlling the temperature within process machinery such as the feed assembly in an injection molding machine. The control system provides a six phase process for starting up the machine from cold conditions and controlling the machine temperature to rapidly and accurately attain a command temperature while identifying control parameters for use under steady state conditions for maintaining the command temperature.

Abstract: A control system for automatically controlling a continuous vulcanization line for manufacturing sponge rubber products, which includes a sensor for monitoring an outside dimension of a sponge rubber product produced by the continuous vulcanization line, a discriminating circuit for determining whether the monitored outside dimension is within a predetermined criterion defined by designated upper and lower limits of an acceptable rubber product, an arithmetic circuit for deriving an offset amount of the outside dimension, offsetting from the criterion, and a control circuit for controlling an output power of microwave generated by a microwave vulcanizer employed in a primary heating system for pre-foaming a sponge rubber material, depending on the offset amount of the outside dimension.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method for the reduction of the sag and/or of the different stress profile of a flattened tubular film web produced by a blown film process and made of thermo-plastic synthetic resin, transversely to its longitudinal direction. For the solution of the problem to provide a method according to which the sag and/or the different states of tension transversely to the tubular film web can be easily reduced or eliminated to a maximum degree, the tubular film web is heated along its width and then cooled and/or stretched. Furthermore, the invention refers to an apparatus for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Improved optical disks for information storage and holographic imaging, and optical lenses and reflective optical elements are among the difficult-to-mold thermoplastic products which require precision replication of the molding surfaces, in micro detail. By heating (with circulating heat transfer fluids supplied by a hot side reservoir) these mold surfaces to a temperature setpoint sufficiently high to retard solidification and premature viscoelastic skinning of the molten thermoplastic injected into the mold cavity, superior quality molded surfaces can be formed by the plastic, which is then rapidly cooled to solidification (by circulating heat transfer fluids supplied from a cold side reservoir).

Abstract: A process is provided for producing elastomeric compositions by forming a mixture of polymeric material, a reinforcing agent, a processing aid and a vulcanizing agent. The process of the invention is continuous and includes the repeated, sequential steps of admixing the polymeric material along a first mixing zone defined by a space wherein the gross energy applied induces a first operating temperature range. The mixture of the first zone is continuously passed into and through a second mixing zone while adding and admixing the reinforcement agent and processing aid therewith, the second mixing zone being defined by a space wherein the gross energy applied induces a second operating temperature range. The mixture of the second zone is then continuously passed into and through a third mixing zone while adding and admixing the vulcanizing agent therewith, the third mixing zone being defined by a space wherein the gross energy applied induces a third operating temperature range.

Abstract: An extrudable polyvinyl alcohol composition useful for packaging and molding applications is prepared by melt blending polyvinyl alcohol and thermoplastic modified starch to provide a product which has reduced water sensitivity, improved modulus and reduced elongation at high relative humidity.A method for extruding the polyvinyl alcohol composition comprises:adding sufficient energy to the polyvinyl alcohol composition to both melt it and essentially eliminate the polyvinyl alcohol crystallinity in the melt, andsimultaneously removing energy from the melt at a rate sufficient to avoid decomposition of the polyvinyl alcohol.The thermoplastic modified starch may be added to the polyvinyl alcohol before or during the melting of the polyvinyl alcohol and elimination of its crystallinity, or the starch may be blended with the thus treated polyvinyl alcohol and then melt extruding the polyvinyl alcohol/starch blend.

Abstract: Apparatus for molding permits a fluent molding material to be flowed into a mold cavity for shaping into a configuration defined by the mold walls. A master controller controls the transfer of heat with respect to the molding material, to control the temperature of the molding material in a predetermined way. A sensor measures the temperature of the molding material flowed into the cavity and produces feedback signals, which are compared to reference signals indicative of a desired molding material temperature. The apparatus generates a further control signal, which is applied to control the variables of the molding operation, including the temperature of the molding material and the flow rate.

Abstract: A source of radio frequency energy is applied to a low thermal inertia heating element with high thermal conductivity, such as a spool, for rapidly heating the heating element to settable predetermined temperature, which temperature is maintained essentially constant. The heating element is detachably attached about the die of a mold for transferring heat to the die to form, mold, weld or extrude thermoplastic material placed within the mold. Thermal chokes restrict heat transfer from the die to the remainder of the mold. One or more heat sinks draws and dissipates heat from the thermal chokes to maintain cool zones of the mold. Following the heating cycle, upon termination of application of radio frequency energy to the spool, cooling may be accelerated by directing a stream of gas upon the heating element.

Abstract: A plasticizing apparatus (10) including a barrel (12) having a bore (14) therethrough. An auger (24) and a rotor (30) are positioned in the bore, each extending from opposed ends (16, 18) of the barrel (12) and having ends (26, 34) that are substantially flush. The auger (24) conveys particulate plastic material along the bore (14), the plastic being frictionally melted before passing the auger discharge end (26). The rotor (30) is provided to uniformly heat the melted plastic. Auger (24) and rotor (30) each are associated with independent means for rotating (28, 32) and means for controlling the speed of rotation (50, 52). The speed of rotation of the auger (24) controls the flow rate of plastic through the bore, and the speed of rotation of the rotor (30) controls the temperature of the melted plastic.

Abstract: A temperature control device with high accuracy and stability comprising a heating device and a cooling device which are controlled by separate control circuits for performing proportional control, integral control, derivative control and the like. A ratio of energy supply periods to predetermined control periods is thereby varied, on the basis of a controlled variable calculated from direction, size, change velocity and the like of deviation of actual temperature of a controlled medium from desired set temperature so as to control heating and cooling energy supplies for the heating and cooling devices. The heating energy and cooling energy supplies for the heating and cooling devices can be separately controlled by means of different proportional bands.

Abstract: In a machine for injection molding thermoplastic materials in a molding tool by seriatim injection cycles, wherein an injection pressure stage and a subsequent holding pressure stage are employed, and wherein parameters of a change-over point from the injection pressure to the holding pressure have a trend of varying, a method for regulating the trend of the change-over point in each injection cycle, involving (a) establishing upper and lower pressure, and time boundary target parameters for a working window, (b) establishing upper and lower temperature boundary target parameters for a working band, (c) defining the change-over point within said working window, by specifying a pressure, at a given time, (d)measuring the actual pressure at the time of changing from the injection pressure to the holding pressure, and detecting any pressure and time differences from the boundary target parameters of the working window, (e) measuring the actual temperature, and detecting any temperature differences from the bound

Abstract: The concentration of a dope of cellulose/amine oxide/water for use in the manufacture of continuous filaments of cellulose is controlled by measuring its refractive index and adjusting the water content to maintain the refractive index within specified limits.

Abstract: A method for installing a pipe liner in a pipe includes the steps of reducing the diameter of the liner, so that it can be positioned within the pipe, installing the liner in the pipe, enlarging an upstream end of the liner, disposing a liner expander within the upstream end of the liner, pressurizing the upstream end of the liner with a heated fluid, the temperature of the heated fluid being sufficient to soften the liner, and the pressure of the heated fluid being sufficient to propel the liner expander from the upstream end of the liner to a downstream end, allowing a portion of the heated fluid to bypass the liner expander for heating and softening the liner ahead of the expander, and reducing the temperature of the pressurizing fluid to cool the liner below the softening temperature, to allow it to stiffen and form a liner within the pipe.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming sheets of a first material, such as a metal, plastic, rubber, or the like, having a primary tank for heating a second molten material and containing the second molten material to form a surface upon which the first material is floated in a molten state. The temperature of the second molten material is maintained below the melting temperature of the first molten material, and the second molten material has a higher specific gravity than the first molten material. Thus, the first molten material floats upon the surface of the second molten material while it solidifies into a sheet of material, which is then withdrawn from the surface of the second molten material. A hood is disposed over the primary tank to remove fumes and vapors which, when removed, are discharged into water where they condense.

Abstract: Rapid cooling of molded workpieces such as PET parisons formed in an injection molding machine is provided by a receiver receiving molded workpieces upon ejection from the molding machine, the receiver being transported out of the molding machine to an adjacent position where a cooling head coupled to a source of cooling fluid such as liquid nitrogen directs the fluid toward the surfaces of each workpiece. The cooling head engages and is sealed to the receiver to inhibit the escape of cooling fluid into the atmosphere thereby reducing cost, environmental impact, etc. A cooling program control coupled to the cooling fluid source supplies a discontinuous flow cooling fluid from said source to contact the workpieces only when the cooling head is engaged with and sealed to the receiver. A vacuum unit withdraws cooling fluid from the receiver subsequent to contact between the workpieces and the cooling fluid. The cooling fluid can then recooled and recycled for reuse.

Abstract: The invention includes a blowing agent composition useful in the production of insulating styrenic foams comprising ethylchloride, propane and a halogenated ethane selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-fluoroethane, 1-chloro-1,1-difluoro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane (FC-142b) and mixtures thereof. The invention further includes a method to produce dimensionally stable insulating styrenic foams using the blowing agent composition by confining operating temperatures within a narrow range. The blowing agent composition has a significantly reduced ozone reactivity potential compared to previous commercial styrenic foam blowing agents.

Abstract: A screw extruder having a cylinder, an extrusion head, a screw in the cylinder and a motor for driving the screw in rotation has insert members which extend into the cylinder to effect plastification and homogenization of the material being extruded. The web of the screw is provided with annular recesses into which the insert members project. Some of the insert members are stationary, in the form of pins projecting radially into the cylinder, while others are movable so as to vary the extent of their projection into the cylinder. The movable insert members may be pins extending radially into the cylinder and movable radially, rotatable threaded pins extending tangentially into the cylinder, rotatable pins extending tangentially into the cylinder and having non-circular portions in the cylinder, or sector-shaped discs which are movable pivotally.

Abstract: A rotational moulding apparatus includes a device (5) disposed inside the mould for measuring temperature. A processor (6) forming part of a feedback tool (7) enables real time monitoring and control of the moulding process. Identifiable points on the temperature time moulding characteristic are employed to control the operation of the apparatus to optimise the properties of the mouldings obtained.

Abstract: Preforms are thermally treated in a continuous-run oven equipped with infrared lamps. The portions of the oven exposed to infrared radiation are cooled by an air flow, whose temperature is kept constant by mixing air at ambient temperature with hot air. The latter is obtained by recycling at least part of the cooling air flow, which becomes heated as it carries away excess heat. A recycling mechanism in the form of a plenum box 13 equipped with a pivotable shutter 16 for adjusting the proportions of recycled hot air and ambient temperature air makes it possible to keep the temperature of the cooling air constant.

Abstract: An injection molding station includes a mold manifold plate housing a plurality of injection molding nozzles and housing heaters for the plurality of injection molding nozzles; at least one printed circuit board associated with the mold manifold plate; and a power source; wherein the at least one printed circuit board electrically connects the power source with the heaters. Each printed circuit board has at least one power layer printed with a plurality of power supply tracks, the power supply tracks being connected at a first end to the power source and at a second end to a respective heater. Each nozzle may also have a respective temperature sensing device, the printed circuit board having at least one sensor layer printed with sensor tracks, the sensor tracks being connected at a first end to a respective temperature sensing device, and at a second end to a controlling device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing a substrate sheet for information recording mediums having a roll stamper consisting of a flexible stamper having a pattern corresponding to a preformat for an information recording medium, the flexible stamper being fixed along the corresponding periphery of a roll substrate. A roll is placed opposite the roll stamper. A molten-resin sheet wider than the flexible stamper member is formed. The apparatus has means for bringing the edges of a resin sheet into contact with the roll substrate before releasing the resin sheet from the roll stamper. The temperature is controlled, so that a temperature difference on the surfaces of edges of a resin sheet and a preformat pattern transfer area of the resin sheet is kept within 30.degree. C. when the resin sheet is separated from the roll stamper after the molten-resin sheet has been pressed between the roll stamper and roll.

Abstract: An improved tire section repair unit for the repair of a damaged section of a tire. The repair unit includes two curved side walls pivotally connected to the base of the unit. A locking arm is provided that securely encloses the entire system of curved walls, base and internal air bag and heat pad arrangement situated about the tire under repair. The pivotable side wall design permits the repair of tires of varying sizes. A locking arm arrangement permits the use of lightweight side walls to enclose the system. As a result, the repair unit of the present invention is more transportable and less cumbersome to use.

Abstract: A novel extrusion method and apparatus are disclosed for varying the width of an extruded article which employs the use of thermal pins in the extruder die body and does not involve the use of any mechanical manipulation of the die configuration.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling the output of extruder apparatus for producing a blown synthetic resin film. An infrared imaging system provides for measuring the temperature of the blown film simultaneously at multiple points on the film between the blowing head and the frost line of the film bubble. The multi-dimensional temperature profile measured by an infrared camera is processed in a computer controller in order to provide control inputs to various components of the extruder apparatus. The extruder apparatus is controlled so as to maintain a desired temperature profile substantially at that which is known to provide a high quality end product.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting molding material into a self-clamping mole. The apparatus includes a support frame with spaced plates and support bars interconnecting the plates, and a C-shaped opening formed in the plates. An injector is included for injecting molding material into the self-clamping mold under pressure, and an extruder for providing molding material to the injector. Temperature controllers are also provided for controlling the temperature of the molding material within the injector and extruder. A lift mechanism supported on the frame provides clamped engagement between the self-clamping mold and the frame. During the injection operation wherein the injector is engaged with the mold, the lift mechanism clamps the mold to resist internal mold forces resulting from the injection of molding material.

Abstract: An arrangement for charging a plurality of molds for processing plastic materials with at least two sources of fluid and for temperature regulating the molds. Each mold of the arrangement is provided with a feed inlet conduit to which a three-way valve is connected. The feed inlet conduit is also connected to the two sources of fluid and each mold further includes an outlet conduit with a thermostat valve. A distribution element is connected to the feed inlet conduit and to the two sources of fluid. The three-way valve is connected to least two sources of fluid. This three-way valve has an outlet which is connected to the distribution element. A heating element is connected in each inlet conduit of each mold. A temperature regulator is mounted in each outlet of each mold for each heating element. This temperature regulator is coacts with the thermostat valve which is mounted downstream of each temperature regulator in each outlet conduit of each mold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the film correction of the thickness profile of a blown portion in the production of bubble film in which the flow of cooling air is varied in individual peripheral regions of the film bubble. According to the invention, at least part of the cooling air is taken via an exit slot which is divided into individual separately fed segments in the peripheral direction of the film bubble and the supply of additional cooling air via the exit slot is, for example, controlled per segment using radial blowers. In this manner it is possible accurately to regulate the cooling action and thus the film thickness in the individual peripheral regions of the film bubble.