Abstract: A pair of laminated panels are simultaneously manufactured in a single panel press. A thermal band is stacked between two panel sets and then the two panel sets are simultaneously heated and compressed together in a common stack with the band, with the band being separately heated.

Abstract: In a method of producing a casting, molding or pressing tool (1) or tool insert (2) with at least one material layer (3, 5, 7) and with temperature control medium channels (6) arranged in the at least one material layer (3, 5, 7), the temperature control medium channels (6) are introduced into the at least one material layer (3, 5, 7) using a thermal spray process (2).

Abstract: A die tool for forming a C-section component having radiused shoulders has first and second outer dies, each outer die having a truncated conical portion connected to a flange portion by a radiused portion and being symmetrically disposed to one another along a common axis such that each flange portion is outermost, and a cylindrical outer support die located between the first and second outer dies.

Abstract: Systems to control an atmosphere about a substrate are described. The systems include a wall coupled to the substrate to create a resistance of the flow between different regions of the substrate.

Abstract: An improved method of imprint lithography involves using fluid-induced pressure from electric or magnetic fields to press a mold onto a substrate having a moldable surface. In essence, the method comprises the steps of providing a substrate having a moldable surface, providing a mold having a molding surface and pressing the molding surface and the moldable surface together by electric or magnetic fields to imprint the molding surface onto the moldable surface. The molding surface advantageously comprises a plurality of projecting features of nanoscale extent or separation, but the molding surface can also be a smooth planar surface, as for planarization. The improved method can be practiced without mechanical presses and without sealing the region between the mold and the substrate.

Abstract: After a transfer material was hardened in a situation an imprint mold which has a concave part pattern is forced against the liquid transfer material, a replica which has a convex part pattern corresponding to the concave part pattern by releasing the imprint mold. A pressurization mechanism and a vacuum pump are set, regarding depth K of the concave part pattern of the imprint mold, height k of the convex part pattern of the transfer material, effective pressure Mo while the imprint mold is forced, pressure P in the space, with satisfying: Mo/P?k/(K?k). With this arrangement, even if air comes inside of the concave part pattern of the imprint mold and is stuffed in the inside, it is possible to have transcription with no problem.

Abstract: A food portioning system to efficiently output portion food material, the system including a hopper, a mold plate, air knockout assembly, and air and hydraulic cylinders. Flowable food material is put into the hopper where it is pushed into the mold cavity of the mold plate. By the action of the air and hydraulic cylinders, the mold plate is driven to a knockout position where the air knockout assembly releases compressed air onto the mold cavity to knock out the portioned food from the mold cavity.

Abstract: A food portioning system to efficiently output portion food material, the system including a hopper, a mold plate, air knockout assembly, and air and hydraulic cylinders. Flowable food material is put into the hopper where it is pushed into the mold cavity of the mold plate. By the action of the air and hydraulic cylinders, the mold plate is driven to a knockout position where the air knockout assembly releases compressed air onto the mold cavity to knock out the portioned food from the mold cavity.

Abstract: A process and system reprocesses soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. The material is to remove a preponderance of the manure. The remaining soiled bedding is washed in water and a cleaning agent, rinsed and, optionally, bleached to restore color and appearance. The resulting material is dewatered and dried to reduce its moisture content and kill any remaining pathogens. After being cleaned and sanitized, the material may be reused as bedding or further processed into pellets or other products, such as manufactured fire logs.

Abstract: The item in subject is a pasta machine for domestic use, in which the surfaces of the various parts of the housing are composed of a microporous layer of aluminum oxide and completed with sealing of the micropores for hydration thus obtaining a micro-roughness with nonstick properties enabling the working of moist pasta.

Abstract: A method for placing a resin layer or shim on a frame member uses an overpress. The overpress has an inner surface with protruding nubs. The operator places a bead of liquid resin on the inner surface of the overpress, then clamps the overpress to the frame member. The clamps force the nubs of the overpress into contact with the frame member and allows the nubs to define a clearance between the overpress and the frame member. The liquid resin spreads throughout the clearance and cures. After the resin has cured, the overpress is removed from the frame member, leaving a layer of cured resin bound to the frame member. This layer is then machined to a desired thickness.

Abstract: A carrier mold having prongs that produces shaped tampons is provided. When subjected to pressure the prongs of the carrier mold flex to completely or substantially close one end of the carrier mold. A method of forming a shaped tampon using the carrier mold is also provided.

Abstract: A seal structure for sealing a first molding member and a second molding member that covers the first molding member, the seal structure includes a seal portion functioning as a boundary between the first molding member and the second molding member and sealing the first molding member and the second molding member by means of a thermal action, and a stress relax portion mounted around the seal portion and releasing a stress applied to the seal portion caused by the thermal action.

Abstract: An imprint embossing alignment system. In one embodiment, the system includes a die having a bottom surface, an embossing foil positioned above the bottom surface, and a mandrel, to receive the substrate, having a rod portion that extends through a central portion of the die. The system also includes a ball bushing positioned around the rod portion and a ring portion positioned between the ball bushing and the embossing foil to hold a precise alignment of a centerline of the rod portion and a centerline of the embossing foil.

Abstract: A method of aligning die and stamping substrate for nano-imprint lithography is described. The method includes aligning the die by linearly displacing the die along a first axis using a first flexure member and pressing the die along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis while maintaining coupling of the die with the first flexure member.

Abstract: Mounting device for a flexible constructed retainer means for retention of a casting upper part in a concrete casting machine of the type which typically is used for the production of casting items in the form of concrete blocks for pavements and wall constructions. Typically, two or three fixer flutes (10) are applied for each casting upper part, the length of the fixer flutes are adapted the depth of the casting upper part. In the invention, a flexible mountable fixer flute (10) consisting of two identical halves (12) is described. When the height of these fixer flute-halves exceeds a certain height, spacers (14) are mounted by means of bolting. The design of the fixer flute (10) leaves a space where the forks of fork lift trucks can be passed through, thus using the fixer flutes to also lift the casting upper part.

Abstract: An exemplary molding apparatus includes a first and a second mold core, a mold core receiving member, at least three positioning members and pushing members. The first and second mold core respectively have a first and a second molding portion, the first and second molding portion are configured for cooperatively defining a mold cavity. The mold core receiving member defines a through hole for receiving the second molding portion, at least three spaced receptacles in an inner wall thereof, and at least three spaced receiving holes in communication with the respective at least three receptacles. The at least three positioning members are received in the at least three receptacles. The at least three pushing members are movably received lengthwise in the at least three receiving holes, and being configured for urging the at least three positioning members to move toward the second molding portion thus hold the second molding portion.

Abstract: A lower periphery constraint portion [[(15)]] and an upper periphery constraint portion [[(16)]] for molding the periphery of a lens as well as a mirror-finished optical molding surface [[(3a)]] and another mirror-finished optical molding surface [[(9a)]] are formed on a lower mold body [[(3)]] and an upper mold body [[(9)]] of a mold [[(1)]] respectively. The upper periphery constraint portion [[(16)]] and the lower periphery constraint portion [[(15)]] are so formed as to have prescribed thicknesses ?1 and ?2 in a pressure axis direction respectively. A periphery nonconstraint portion [[(17)]] not constraining ceramics when molding a ceramics material is provided between the lower mold body [[(3)]] and the upper mold body [[(9)]]. Thus, a ceramics molded component or the like is prevented from breakage and can be easily detached from the mold, so that the same can be more homogeneously densified.

Abstract: A press for producing parts, such as high precision ceramic parts or powder metal parts, by compaction of material. The press comprises a frame having a longitudinal axis, a die and a punch assembly mounted on the frame, and a motion assembly adapted to move the punch assembly relative to the die along the axis. The punch assembly comprises a plate and a punch held by the plate and extending along the axis. The plate comprises a central portion via which the axis passes and distal portions on two sides of the central portion. The motion assembly comprises two linear motion mechanisms, each comprising a threaded shaft with a portion thereof received within one of the distal portions, and a nut assembly mounted on the threaded shaft and engaging the distal portion within which the threaded shaft is received. Each nut assembly comprises a nut housing surrounding a portion of the threaded shaft, and a plurality of ribbed rollers disposed therebetween in a planetary arrangement and engaging both.

Abstract: An optical waveguide substrate with an optical fiber fixation groove, including an optical waveguide which contains a lower cladding layer on a base substrate, wherein the lower cladding layer has an optical fiber fixation groove and a core groove, and a weir is provided between the optical fiber fixation groove and the core groove. The optical waveguide substrate with an optical fiber fixation groove is produced by forming a lower cladding layer on a base substrate using a male stamp produced from a female stamp and then successively forming a core layer and an upper cladding layer thereon. The stamp for use in such a production process includes concave portions or convex portions, corresponding to the optical fiber fixation groove and the core groove, as well as a convex portion or a concave portion corresponding to the weir. An opto-electronic hybrid integrated module includes the optical waveguide substrate with an optical fiber fixation groove.

Abstract: A molding die unit has a shell and a die. The die is located inside the shell. A die hole is formed in the die. The die has first and second portions. The first and second portions include their respective surfaces defining the die hole and facing each other. A first through hole is formed in the shell and penetrates so as to open in an outside surface and in an inside surface of the shell. A second through hole continuing to the first through hole is formed at a position corresponding to the first through hole and in the first portion. The second through hole includes a first region and a second region. The first region opens in a surface of the first portion facing the inside surface of the shell and has a first sectional area. The second region opens in the surface defining the die hole and has a second sectional area smaller than the first sectional area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoforming machine including: a frame; a first plate and a second plate for receiving form sections, wherein at least one of the plates is adjustable relative to the frame; drive means for adjusting the plates relative to each other; and a pulling mechanism for pulling the second plate in the direction of the first plate, wherein the pulling mechanism includes at least one pulling device mounted to one of the plates, the pulling device including a pulling rod, which can be clamped by a friction locked coupling with an associated clamping device, mounted at the other one of the plates, when adjusting the first and second plates relative to each other.

Abstract: To obtain a fuel cell bipolar plate of high quality and high productivity with less deformation, warpage, and cracking at the time of product removal from a die by making equal the density balance between a gas flow passage groove part area and a surrounding part area on the surface of the bipolar plate. A (upper) lower inner die (42,) 22 is positioned at a prescribed height (under or) above a (upper) lower outer die (45,) 25 so that the compression ratio of a flow passage groove part 2 and the compression ratio of a surrounding part 4 are equal when a cavity 50 formed between upper and lower dies 41 and 21 divided into the upper and lower inner dies 42 and 22 corresponding to the flow passage groove part 2 and the upper and lower outer dies 45 and 25 corresponding to a surrounding part 4, respectively, is filled with a powder-like material.

Abstract: A mold assembly including a plurality of mold components configured to form a mold cavity having a desired shape, at least one of the mold components having a notch configured to form a set-back flange in a masonry block formed in the mold cavity, the notch having a depth. The mold assembly further includes a moveable flange plate and a drive assembly configured to extend the moveable flange plate into and retract the moveable flange plate from the notch within a desired range of distances so as to adjust the depth of the notch.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for manufacturing a megapixel multi-focus lens. The lens manufacturing apparatus of the present invention includes a loading means for supplying a mold body, in which a blank, interposed between upper and lower molds, is placed, to a forming position, a compression-forming means, which preheats, compresses and cools the supplied mold body such that the blank is formed into a multi-focus lens having an aspherical surface, and a discharge means, which discharges the multi-focus lens formed by the compression-forming means. Therefore, processes from loading to discharging can be automated, so that the productivity of the apparatus for manufacturing the multi-focus lens can be markedly enhanced. Furthermore, because the lens manufacturing apparatus is covered with a cabinet, a superior appearance thereof is ensured.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shaping die for chip package leads including a base portion, on which lead pressing portions are provided, the lead pressing portions having contact portions contacting with TSOP package leads, a groove for holding the TSOP package being formed between the lead pressing portions, wherein the depth of the groove, which is the minimum distance between a location of the groove where the TSOP package is held and the contact portions of the lead pressing portions, corresponds to the maximum distance between the leads and the surface of the TSOP package held by the groove. The flatness of the shaped leads in the invention is improved and the package will not be damaged during the shaping procedure.

Abstract: A hybrid bio actuator and a manufacturing method thereof using a 3-dimensional micro molding aligning apparatus are provided. The manufacturing method has the steps of: 3-dimensionally forming an actuator body with polymer using the micro molding aligning apparatus; and transplanting and cultivating the muscular cell onto the actuator body. The step of forming the actuator body comprise: preparing the upper and lower half molds corresponding to an outer contour of the actuator; installing, on the mold plate unit, the upper and lower half molds opposite to each other and placing a mass of polymer above the lower half mold; aligning the lower half mold with the upper half mold using the aligner unit; pressing the mold plate unit using the clamp unit; solidifying the polymer; and removing the solidified polymer, thereby providing the hybrid bio actuator made of a biomaterial compatible with the human body and capable of operating without a separate battery or external energy source.

Abstract: The invention provides a mold for use in a compression molding apparatus that has a frame part (41) with a hole through its center; a bottom plunger (42); and a top plunger (43); wherein the plungers are fabricated to fit substantially snugly in the hole in the frame part, and wherein at least one plunger comprises at least one low-thermal conductivity insert (44, 44?). The mold is useful in compression molding processes used in the preparation of unitized membrane electrodes.

Abstract: On a rotary-type magnetic recording medium, servo patterns are formed in servo pattern regions on one surface and the other surface of a disk-shaped substrate by patterns including recording regions and non-recording regions. In the servo pattern regions on both the one surface and the other surface, plural functional regions are defined in order in a direction of rotation of the magnetic recording medium. In the pattern formed in at least one region out of the plural functional regions on the one surface, the non-recording regions are formed at formation positions on the one surface corresponding to formation positions of the recording regions on the other surface and the recording regions are formed at formation positions on the one surface corresponding to formation positions of the non-recording regions on the other surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for fabricating structural building panels. The apparatus may be used for fabricating panels directly on the foundation for a building. The apparatus may include a support frame, a flattening frame, a press frame, drive members such as pneumatic cylinders supported by the press frame, and posts attached to the support frame and used for aligning and coupling the apparatus and panel components. In order to fabricate a structural panel using the inventive apparatus, drywall sheets having bores sized for receiving the posts therethrough are prepared and drywall ribs or spacers are cut from drywall sheets. The support frame may be located on the foundation where the structural panel is to be positioned and a first sheet and a second sheet placed onto the posts, the sheets having adhesive and drywall spacers positioned perpendicularly therebetween.

Abstract: An induction heating system for the manufacturing of optical memory microstructure, wherein the thermal cycle allows the process web to be rapidly heated to the relaxation and re-flow temperature, followed by cooling to the optimum separation temperature in under 10 seconds total process time. The rapid response heating system of the present invention may be achieved through the use of one or rotating asymmetrical induction heating coils which are embedded in the platen(s) of the embossing device.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for effectively preventing the scattering and the like of powder material, by maintaining a completely sealed condition, from the supply of the powdery material and the discharge of the molded articles to the cleaning of the interior. A housing 1 comprising, connected via a piping system 10, a vacuum device 11 for depressurizing said housing 1 interior; an atmosphere cut-off valve 12 installed on said piping system 10 for cutting off a piping interior atmosphere on said housing 1 side from a piping interior atmosphere on the vacuum device 11 side; a wetdown piping system 72 for wetting, within the atmosphere on the housing 1 side starting from said atmosphere cut-off valve 12, a compression molding mechanism 2 as well as powdery material stuck to the inside of said housing 1; and an outside air introduction mechanism 15 installed on said housing 1 for opening up an airtight condition of the housing.

Abstract: A novel baking stamp imprints designs comprising alphanumeric symbols or graphics into baked goods. Recesses in the novel baking stamp allow the alphanumeric symbols and graphics to be clearly shown in baked goods.

Abstract: Provided are a method and system for imprinting a pattern formed on surfaces of an imprint mask onto a double-sided substrate. A method includes deforming the surfaces of the first and second imprint stamps to produce respective first and second deformed surfaces, each having an arc therein. A Pressure is applied to bring the deformed first and second surfaces into intimate contact with the first and second substrate surfaces, respectively. The applied pressure substantially flattens the deformed surfaces. And to separate the two surfaces, the applied pressure is released.

Abstract: A casting system and method for producing a veneer product is provided. The casting system of the instant invention includes a feed system containing casting material and a receiver for receiving the casting material from the feed system. The receiver includes a pliable casting member having at least one casting compartment for receiving and forming the casting material, and may have a releasable rigid frame. The receiver and the feed system are operatively joined to guide the casting material into the at least one casting compartment. The method includes the steps of: first, conveying a receiver to a feed system; next, charging the feed system with a casting material; next, discharging the feed system, wherein the casting material is deposited into the at least one casting compartment; then, curing the casting material to form a veneer product; and finally, removing the veneer product from the at least one casting compartment.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a machine bed, a holder unit disposed movably on the machine bed, and an adhesion unit. A method for adhering a light-shielding sheet onto a transparent body includes: (A) moving the transparent body on a machine bed into a holder unit by suction; (B) moving the holder unit on the machine bed in a feeding direction; (C) cooperating with operation of the holder unit so as to apply glue to the transparent body; (D) cooperating with operation of the holder unit so as to move the transparent body on the machine bed to a position under the light-shielding sheet; and (E) pressing the light-shielding sheet against the transparent body so as to adhere the light-shielding sheet onto the transparent body, thereby forming an optical lens unit.

Abstract: A press for rigid foam sheets with continuous adjustment of the spacing between the two press plates (1,3), in particular for sandwich panels with an upper and lower outer layer and, located therebetween, a core of rigid polyurethane foam. The lower press plate (3) is here moved into a preselected position corresponding to the panel thickness to be foamed by means of synchronously rotating threaded lifting spindles (4), assisted by weight-compensating cylinders (5). Short-stroke cylinders (6) are provided between the heads of the threaded lifting spindles (4) and the lower press plate (3). Said short-stroke cylinders have the function of dissipating the moulding force which has arisen due to foaming by moving the press plate (3) a very small stroke downwards. It is also possible, instead of the short-stroke cylinders (6), to install an air cushion system, which has a stroke of approx. 1 mm, between the press plate and the heating plate. This stroke is sufficient to dissipate the foaming pressure.

Abstract: Provided is a method and system for imprinting a pattern formed on a surface of an imprint mask into a substrate. A method includes deforming at least one of the surface of the imprint mask and a surface of the substrate to produce a deformed surface having an arc therein. A clamping pressure is applied to bring the deformed surface into intimate contact with the other surface, the applied pressure substantially flattening the deformed surface. The applied clamping pressure is released to separate the two surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a system to control an atmosphere about a substrate, the system including, inter alia, a body spaced-apart from a surface of the substrate a distance; a supply of fluid coupled to introduce a flow between the body and the substrate; and a wall coupled to the body to create a resistance of the flow between first and second regions of the substrate, with a position of the wall being varied in response to a decrease in a magnitude of the distance.

Abstract: In this method for producing an anti-reflective film, pores are formed on a surface of a polymer molding material to continuously change a refractive index and then reduce reflectance, in which anodic oxidized porous alumina, in which pores having a tapered shape and whose pore diameter continuously changes, are formed by repeating anodic oxidation at about the same formation voltage and pore diameter enlargement treatment, is used as a mold, or a stamper, which is produced by using the anodic oxidized porous aluminum as a mold, is used as a mold.

Abstract: An exemplary molding assembly includes: a first mold housing defining a first engaging hole; a second mold housing configured for attachment to the first mold housing; a containing block received in the first mold housing and defining a second engaging hole; a first core member received in the first containing block and having a molding surface thereon; a second core member received in the second mold housing for matching with the first core member; a first elongated adjusting member having a first portion locked by rotational engagement in the first engaging hole and a second portion in threaded engagement with the containing block; a second elongated adjusting member having a first portion locked by rotational engagement in the second engaging hole and a second portion in threaded engagement with the first core member. Lengthwise directions of the first and the second elongated adjusting members are oriented perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A mold for an optical component is provided in which a first tapered surface is provided in a first mold while a second tapered surface is provided in a second mold. In the mold for the optical component, a curved surface distance which is a distance between a first mold curved surface and a second mold curved surface is greater than a lens thickness which is a distance between a first lens surface and a second lens surface in a state where the second tapered surface is contact with the first tapered surface. Moreover, the second tapered surface moves to a position where the curved surface distance is equal to the lens thickness, to elastically transform the first mold and fit onto the first tapered surface.

Abstract: A mold for an optical component is provided which includes a first mold and a second mold which mold the optical component, a cylindrical body whose rotational symmetry axis is identical with a second symmetry axis about which a second mold is rotationally symmetric, a trunk mold whose rotational symmetry axis is identical with a first symmetry axis about which a first mold is rotationally symmetric, a supporting means which supports the first mold in such a way that the first mold moves relatively to the trunk mold in parallel with the first symmetry axis, and a second tapered surface and a first tapered surface which contacts the second tapered surface, which connect the cylindrical body with the trunk mold in such a way that the second symmetry axis is identical with the first symmetry axis.

Abstract: Device for monitoring the production of tablets in a rotary press, with die bores in a circular die plate for the accommodation of a powder to be pressed, upper- and lower stamps, a pressing station for pressing the powder in the die bores by means of the upper and lower stamps, a tablet stripper for stripping off the tablets ejected by the lower stamps from the upper side of the circular die plate and a machine computer, wherein a contactless working temperature measurement device, being in communication with the machine computer, with a measurement plane between the pressing station and the tablet stripper, is arranged in the press room of the rotary press, and the measurement time of the temperature measurement device is such that at least some of the tablets per rotation of the circular die plate can be established in their temperature.

Abstract: A mold for molding a product in a cavity formed by closing the mold includes a first half; a second half; and a plurality of aligning members which come in contact with each side circumferential surface of the first half 100 and the second half at least in three directions, when the mold is closed. After the mold is closed, at least one of the aligning members is moved to contact the aligning member with the each side circumferential surface of the first half and the second half, which enables a center axis alignment between the first half and the second half.

Abstract: A platen press for pressing loose wood-based material into structural panels at high temperature while exhausting steam generated in the process through vents distributed across the face of a platen to thereby produce an improved product. The vents are periodically cleaned to remove elements of the panel material that have been deposited into the vents with steam flow or mechanical pressure by pins carried within the platen. The pins are positively extended into respective vents by actuating elements housed within the thickness of the body of the platen.

Abstract: A method and a multi-platen press for the practice of the process for the manufacture of wood material boards, especially OSB boards, in which an endless mat is formed from a wood chip and binding agent mixture. The mat is introduced between the heated press platens of a multi-platen press, the press platens have steam openings directed at the mat and by steam and contact heat from press platens they are heated, pressed and cured into wood material boards. The mat, formed from a wood chip and phenolic resin mixture, is introduced into the level(s) of a single-stage or multi-stage press and deposited therein. After a light precompression, the introduction of a small amount of steam with a low steam temperature takes place through the press platens only in the cover layers of the mat. The mat is quickly compressed and cured to the end thickness of the board.

Abstract: UV molding from elastomeric masters on thin bendable backplanes that allow replication of UV-cured resist patterns with high accuracy is disclosed. This design accommodates large substrate topographies, has improved de-molding properties, and facilitates two-in-one lithography and assembly of the sliders on topographically structured elastomeric sticky pads. The combination of sticky pad assembly and two-in-one lithography allows an all-in-one harmony process based on UV-molding. These features cure prior art technical problems of the harmony process while significantly reducing cost.

Abstract: A device is provided for transferring a pattern to an object. The device may be used for transferring a pattern, such as micro- or nanostructures, from a stamp to an object. In accordance with one embodiment, the device comprises a first contacting means with a receiving surface for the stamp and a second contacting means with a receiving surface for the object. The device may further include a pressing means that is adapted to operate at least one of the contacting means for contacting the stamp with the object. One of the contacting means may include a base and a holder. The holder has a first end which defines one of the receiving surfaces and a second opposite end which is pivotally connected to the base in such a manner that the stamp and the object are automatically placed in a parallel position when contacting each other.

Abstract: A molding machine (1) may include first and second dies (13, 23) arranged and constructed to be closed and opened, and first and second trimming members (17, 27) arranged and constructed to engage with each other after the first and second dies are closed. When the first and second dies (13, 23) are closed, a resin based sheet material (S?) is pressed so as to form a molded material (S). When the first and second trimming members (17, 27) engage with each other, the molded material (S) is circumferentially trimmed so as to produce a molded article (Sa) and a waste strip (Sb).