Method of forming improved apertured films by using fluid perfor

Details Method of forming improved apertured films by using fluid perfor Method of forming improved apertured films by using fluid perfor

1995-09-01

1998-06-23

Watkins, William

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of fluid pressure differential to...

Perforation by differential fluid pressure; or smoothing,...

264156, 428131, 4253871, 425290, 83 30, 83 53, 83177, B29C 5906

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057701440

ABSTRACT:
An apertured film for use as a topsheet in absorbent products wherein the film is apertured and includes a plurality of micro-holes and a plurality of large-sized holes. A method of forming the film is disclosed, as well as an absorbent product incorporating the apertured film as a topsheet. The method includes the step of supporting the starting film on a backing member which has recessed zones into which the film may be deformed. In the preferred embodiment, fluid in the form of columnar streams is directed from at least two sets of orifices against the upper surface of the starting film. The orifices of the first set have a diameter greater than 10 mils, and the orifices of the second set have a diameter less than or equal to 10 mils. The fluid is discharged from the smaller orifices at a pressure of at least 500 psig, and the fluid is discharged from the larger orifices at a pressure less than 500 psig.

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