Slot die position adjustments to facilitate patterned products
US9216535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2948/92904
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling a slot die comprises positioning actuators of the slot die with a controller according to a first set of discrete settings, operating the slot die by passing an extrudate through the fluid flow path and out the applicator slot with the actuators positioned according to the first set of discrete settings, and while passing the extrudate through the fluid flow path and out the applicator slot, changing the positions of the actuators with the controller to create patterned features in the extrudate.
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