Infrared bonding of transparent plastics articles

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1998-12-29

2000-04-25

Vargot, Mathieu D.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Optical article shaping or treating

Composite or multiple layer

1562722, 1562733, 1562751, 1563798, 264492, 264493, 264248, 264249, B29D 1100

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060540729

ABSTRACT:
A method for infrared bonding a transparent plastic article having a first surface and a transparent bonding surface to an opaque plastic article having an opaque bonding surface. The method includes the following steps: The transparent article is aligned with the opaque article. The transparent bonding surface is juxtaposed the opaque bonding surface. An infrared beam is directed through the transparent article. The infrared beam is focused on the opaque bonding surface and causes the opaque bonding surface to heat and soften. The transparent article is contacted with the opaque article. The transparent and opaque bonding surfaces are urged together. The transparent and opaque bonding surfaces are fuse together.

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