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ABS/Acrylic lamination process

US5069851A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1990
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2355/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Continuous lamination of ABS and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is achieved employing a continuous sheet or reel of PMMA 0.1 inch to 0.250 inch thick optionally preheated on one side; a web of ABS is extruded at about 450.degree.-550.degree. F. from pellets onto the PMMA at the nip of a roll stack. In the roll stack, the two laminated layers are compressed and gradually cooled. The laminate displays properties of both ABS and acrylic. It has excellent thermoforming properties.

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