Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes – Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article – Shaping against forming surface
Patent
1987-08-18
1989-04-04
Lowe, James
Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes
Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article
Shaping against forming surface
264313, 264320, 264DIG68, 425374, 425458, 425DIG48, B29C 5100
Patent
active
048184608
ABSTRACT:
A method of roller forming thermoplastic sheet material to form large parts includes providing a form having a surface of predetermined curvature. A sheet of thermoplastic material is overlain on the form surface and heated until pliable. Pressure is provided on the thermoplastic sheet using a roller so that the sheet conforms to the shape of the form.
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patent: 4302417 (1981-11-01), Michelotti
Davis Jr. James C.
General Electric Company
Lowe James
Steinberg William H.
Webb II Paul R.
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