Flexible imaging member belt seam smoothing method

Details Flexible imaging member belt seam smoothing method Flexible imaging member belt seam smoothing method

2005-08-26

2008-08-12

Goodrow, John L (Department: 1795)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C156S154000, C430S133000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07410548

ABSTRACT:
Post treatment of an ultrasonically welded seamed flexible imaging member belt includes providing a flexible belt having an outer surface, an inner surface, parallel edges and a welded seam extending from one parallel edge to the other parallel edge, the belt seam including a seam region comprising an overlap of two oppositely miter cut edges, and two adjacent splashing formed around the seam; contacting the seam with abrasive and a super finishing tool; and super finishing the seam to remove at least the splashing on the outer surface of the belt.

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