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Partial crystallization method of amorphous plastic articles

US6168740A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1998
Grant dateJan 2, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1352
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic article is formed in an injection mold by injecting molten plastic into the injection mold at an elevated temperature, cooling the plastic from the molten condition to a solid condition, and crystallizing a portion of the plastic by slowing down the cooling of said portion.

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