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Form for rotary printing, coating or embossing of sheet-like materials, and process for producing said form

US6143386A · kind A · utility

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Inventors

Heinz Lorig
Jörg Richard · Ahaus, DE
Franz-Josef Giesen · Rommerskirchen, DE
Klaus Langerbeins · Langen, DE
Alfred Link

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 15, 1998
Grant date	Nov 7, 2000
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 15, 2018

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/31663
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a form for the rotary printing, coating or imprinting of web-shaped materials and a method of producing the form wherein an elastomer layer is applied onto a carrier with a cylindrical surface area with the layer machined and engraved at the outer circumference to result in a cylindrical shape after curing. The form according to the invention is characterized in that the elastomer layer is formed of cold cure material. The engraving of the elastomer layer preferably is attained by laser engraving.

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