Abstract:
The invention concerns a method and an assembly for over-moulding an at least partially tubular element by plastic material compression. Said tubular element has an inner surface (22a) and extends along a elongation direction (8). The invention is characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: a) using a mechanical device (6) extending between a proximal end and a free end, and having a rigidity such that it extends in its radially restricted state along a substantially rectilinear axial direction (8) and said shape is self-maintained. b) placing the mechanical device in its radially restricted state, c) maintaining the mechanical device by its proximal end and inserting the mechanical device inside the tubular element by translation along said elongation direction, d) bringing the mechanical device in its radially expanded state, e) closing said mould for compressing the plastic material.
Abstract:
A process for producing a tubular article is provided which, comprising winding a first thermoplastic sheet film on a cylindrical member with the wind-starting portion and the wind-ending portion thereof overlapped, placing a metal tube outside the above wound film either (a) by winding a metal sheet with both of the sheet ends thereof abutted or (b) by fitting a metal tube, winding a second thermoplastic sheet film on the metal tube with the wind-starting portion and the wind-ending portion thereof overlapped, fitting a tubular member outside the wound second thermoplastic sheet film, and heating at least the first and second thermoplastic films to bond the overlapped portions of the thermoplastic sheet films. The tubular article produced according to the present invention has significantly improved film properties such as heat resistance (thermal expansion, break strength at high temperatures, etc.), thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and so forth in comparison with simple resin tubular articles (or films).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the rapid, uniform curing of cylindrical, polymeric objects. The invention provides precise, accurate control of both the curing temperature and pressure because the heating system is independent of the pressurization device. Cylindrical polymeric objects are cured by mounting the object on a cylindrical mandrel, applying substantially uniform pressure to the outer surface of the object, typically through an expandable bladder, and supplying curing is heat directly to the object by circulating a liquid heat transfer medium through the bladder or mandrel. Preferably, the expandable elastomeric bladder is mounted coaxially with the mandrel, and is expanded with a suitable liquid or gas to provide the pressure. The liquid heat transfer medium can be pumped through a passage in the mandrel to apply heat directly to the interior of the object, or the liquid heat transfer medium may be used to expand the bladder and apply the curing heat to the exterior of the object. Alternatively, a combination of both techniques may be employed.
Abstract:
Vulcanizing apparatus including a sealable vulcanizing vessel having an access cover on the top thereof, and a mold to be inserted in the vulcanizing vessel. The length of a rubber sleeve provided to cover the unvulcanized rubber belt molding A formed over the external circumference of the mold is sized a little longer than the height of the mold so that both ends of the rubber sleeve when placed in covering position protrude slightly from both the top and bottom ends of the mold. A holding seat is provided in the lower part of the vulcanizing vessel, and a pressing seat corresponding to the holding seat is provided on the access cover via a cylinder unit so that the pressing seat can be extended and retracted as required. The inner structures of both the pressing seat and holding seat include cooling jackets.
Abstract:
A vulcanizing apparatus including a cylindrical vulcanizing drum for winding and molding unvulcanized rubber belt materials thereover, the vulcanizing drum being removably and rotatably supported on a transfer mechanism. A pair of endless pressurizing bands are arranged to oppose each other with the vulcanizing drum between, the pressurizing bands arcuately surrounding and pressing the corresponding portions of the circumferential surface of the vulcanizing drum. While the circumferential surface of the vulcanizing drum is heated inside, and the respective pressurizing bands are opposingly pressed against the vulcanizing drum, the respective pressurizing bands are synchronously rotated so as to turn the vulcanizing drum and continuously vulcanize the unvulcanized rubber belt molding on the drum.
Abstract:
A process for preparing an ultrahigh molecular weight linear polyethylene (UHMWLPE) exhibiting a combination of properties including a creep resistance of less than 1% demonstrated under exposure to a temperature of 23.degree. C. (+ or -1.degree. C.) and a relative humidity of 50 (+ or -2% for 24 hours under a compression of 1000 psi) without sacrificing excellent tensile and flexural properties. The invention includes the use of an inert gas and a prescribed pattern of heating and cooling including a further heat and cooling treatment to create the superior properties of the UHMWLPE. Also included is the product of the process invention.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for making self-supporting bodies from particulate materials. The apparatus includes a mold with opposed first and second walls defining a particulate chamber therebetween. The second wall is advanceable and retractable toward and away from the first wall. A plurality of chamber reducers may be removably mounted over each of the walls. Thick-walled members can be incrementally built up by pressing successive batches of particulate material at low and high pressures respectively. The chamber reducers can be successively removed between such batches, or can be used to vary the mold for making bodies of different sizes. A long body can be built up in increments, using a shorter mold, by forming a first increment, displacing the increment lengthwise in the mold, adding another batch of particulate material in overlapping relation to the first body increment, and then pressing such other batch to form a second increment bonded to the first. The latter technique is enhanced by applying different forces or pressures to different sections of the second wall along the length of the mold.
Abstract:
Method of molding granular polytetrafluoroethylene powder which comprises compressing the powder in a mold at a pressure of between about 10 and 50 bars to form a preform and subjecting the preform to isostatic molding at a pressure of between about 100 and 1000 bars.
Abstract:
A method of making an explosive charge liner comprises introducing powdered material into a basin defined by a die block, where a punch is shaped to interact with the basin, excluding the powdered material from a central portion of the basin, pressing the punch into the powdered material in the basin to form the explosive charge liner, and removing the explosive charge liner from the die block. The explosive charge liner comprises an aperture in an apex area of the explosive charge liner corresponding to the central portion when removed from the die block.