摘要:
A foamed thermoplastic resin fiber reinforced part is provided. The part comprises a member formed of thermoplastic resin, a plurality of cells and a plurality of reinforcing fibers dispersed within the member, and a skin formed on at least one exterior surface of the member. The skin is substantially devoid of cells. Here, the reinforcing fibers have a length of about 25 mm in an amount of about 10% by weight of the foamed thermoplastic resin fiber reinforced part. At least one of a cell density and a cell size of the plurality of cells is inversely proportional to the amount of the reinforcing fibers dispersed within the member.
摘要:
A process for cross-linking/expanding at least one cross-linkable, expandable blank, which is intended to form all or part of an elastomeric safety support for a tire in which: the cross-linking consists of curing the expandable or expanded blank in a bath of fluid at excess pressure which is contained in an enclosure, such that the blank interacts with the bath independently of the enclosure, the temperature of the bath having a maximum value of between 110null C. and 210null C. and the absolute pressure of said bath having at least a value equal to or greater than 14 bar, and the expansion consists of curing the cross-linkable or cross-linked blank in the bath, the temperature of the bath having a maximum value of between 110null C. and 210null C., and the absolute pressure of the bath having at least a value equal to or greater than 5 bar and a final pressure-relief value substantially equal to 1 bar, for expanding the blank such that its increase in volume is unlimited with respect to the enclosure.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for making a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) article dissolves gas into solidifiable material, and reduces pressure on the solidifiable material to form gas bubbles therein while solidifying the solidifiable material to make a matrix with voids therein. The gas bubbles are preferably formed to define voids interconnected with adjacent voids to thereby define a porous matrix. The porous matrix ensures uniform distribution of the CMP slurry for greater polishing uniformity. The method produces a CMP pad, for example, with very uniform porosity throughout its thickness so that polishing remains uniform as the pad is consumed in use. The gas and the solidifiable material may preferably be non-reactive with one another. The gas may comprise at least one inert gas, such as nitrogen or argon, for example. The solidifiable material may be a polymer-forming liquid and at least one of a curing and cross-linking agent mixed therein. The polymer-forming liquid may comprise urethane, for example, so that the resulting matrix is polyurethane.
摘要:
A molded resin product can be produced without shrinkage on the surface by providing a hollow part and foam cells therein. Before molten resin containing a foaming gas is introduced into a cavity between molds, the cavity is preliminarily filled with a gas with pressure high enough to prevent the foaming gas from beginning to foam or expand. While the molten resin is injected into the cavity or after its injection is over, another high-pressure gas is injected through at least one gas injection nozzles into the resin where a hollow part is desired. As the nozzle is retracted from the cavity, the high-pressure gas is removed from the cavity, allowing the foaming gas to begin to foam and expand, forming a hollow part and foam cells inside the molded product.
摘要:
A molded resin product can be produced without shrinkage on the surface by providing a hollow part and foam cells therein. Before molten resin containing a foaming gas is introduced into a cavity between molds, the cavity is preliminarily filled with a gas with pressure high enough to prevent the foaming gas from beginning to foam or expand. While the molten resin is injected into the cavity or after its injection is over, another high-pressure gas is injected through at least one gas injection nozzles into the resin where a hollow part is desired. As the nozzle is retracted from the cavity, the high-pressure gas is removed from the cavity, allowing the foaming gas to begin to foam and expand, forming a hollow part and foam cells inside the molded product.
摘要:
Process is disclosed wherein plastic material is passed into a mold cavity; pressurizing fluid is injected into the plastic material under controlled pressure and at a controlled rate to cause the plastic material to flow out and assume the contour of the cavity, the gas pressure being maintained until the plastic material is self-supporting. The resulting article has an outer skin and a generally hollow center containing skin-connecting structural "webs".
摘要:
A method of making bodies of foamed plastic comprising filling a mold initially with a plastisol having a very small amount of blowing agent which will be activated, heating the mold to form a thin gelled layer of the plastisol covering the inner surface of the mold, then charging the mold with a second plastisol containing a significantly larger amount of blowing agent that will be activated; attaching the mold to a pressure release cap whereby the pressure in the mold can be controlled; then heating the mold at a temperature sufficient to release the blowing agents in the plastisol layers, while controllably releasing the gas from the mold through the pressure release cap. After cooling, the foamed body can then be removed from the mold.
摘要:
A foam article, such as a cushioning element for an article of footwear, apparel or sporting equipment is provided that comprises a foam component, such as a midsole, having a number of beneficial physical characteristics. The cushioning element is a low-density foamed component with a surface skin that encases the remaining foam volume. The cushioning element has a number of foam volumes, arranged to achieve a more consistent foam component. Additionally, the cushioning element includes a series of concentric ridges extending radially outwardly from injection gate vestige locations, and a number of striation bands near the perimeter of the cushioning element. The location of the gate vestiges can be beneficially arranged to produce intersecting flow boundaries that are located away from key strain areas of the cushioning element. The cushioning element is more environmentally-friendly, requiring less energy to produce while still providing acceptable energy return and low density.
摘要:
Tooling and components of an injection-molding system may be used to mold a foam article. The tooling and components may include features that control parameters of the injection-molding and foaming process, such as temperature, pressure, shot size, shot placement, and the like.