Process for curing a porous muffler preform
US8623263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for curing a porous muffler preform defined by a plurality of glass fibers and a heat-curing thermoset or thermoplastic materials applied to the plurality of glass fibers is disclosed herein. The process includes the step of enclosing the muffler preform in a chamber. The process also includes the step of surrounding the muffler preform with steam. The process also includes the step of causing steam to enter the muffler preform from multiple directions.
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