Method for heating films for thermoforming

Details Method for heating films for thermoforming Method for heating films for thermoforming

1997-07-30

1999-09-14

Silbaugh, Jan H.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of fluid pressure differential to...

Differential temperature conditioning

264322, 219392, 219397, 392418, B29C 3500

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059519398

ABSTRACT:
A method of heating a film prior to thermoforming by the following steps. A thermoplastic flexible film having a painted surface and a thermoplastic backing sheet is placed within a frame. The frame and film are placed within a heater. The heater has first and second radiating surfaces. The first and second radiating surfaces are parallel to the ground and the first radiating surface is above said second radiating surface. The first radiating surface is opposite the backing sheet and the second radiating surface is opposite said painted surface. The backing sheet is heated to a first temperature sufficient to cause the backing sheet to become pliable. The first temperature is a first difference above ambient temperature. The painted surface is heated to a second temperature. The second temperature is a second difference above ambient temperature and the first difference is between 2 to 20 times greater than the second difference.

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