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Method and apparatus for injection molding foamed resin products having a smooth finish on their surface

US4201742A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1978
Grant dateMay 6, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 13, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/812
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention substantially improves the surface finish on resin filled foamed molded plastic products manufactured by injection molding by pre-heating the skin surface of that part of the mold in contact with the part prior to the injection cycle of the machine and then subsequently chilling the mold via internal tube connections to shorten the time needed in the manufacturing cycle for solidifying the part sufficiently for release from the mold.

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