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Vacuum compression molding method using preheated charge

US5130071A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 1990
Grant dateJul 14, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0854
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Sheet molded compound (SMC) charges are preheated before being molded into exterior automotive body panels using compression molding techniques under vacuum.

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