Method and apparatus for making a lined product

Abstract

Abstract A one-shot process for prodn. of a component comprising a fibre-reinforced carrier (15) and a decorative film, fabric or other layer (14) involves: (i) placing the coating material (14) in a cavity in a multi-function tool and clamping the excess material around the edges so that the edge material is turned away at an angle; (ii) introducing a heated fibre-reinforced sheet (15) into the cavity and moulding directly onto the coating (14) while simultaneously shearing off the excess edges of the sheet (15); (iii) cutting off excess coating material (14) with a knife (7) integrated in the tool to leave an edge for turning over; (iv) demoulding the coated product; and (v) turning the coating edge over the edge of the carrier (15). In a further claim the cutting off of excess coating material (14) occurs after clamping the edges. A claimed press tool for the process comprises a base plate (1) supporting a clamping ring (3) on spacer columns (4). A piston (11) moves a lower tool (6) relative to the clamping ring (3) and incorporates a knife (7) operated by a separate piston (8). An upper plate (2) carries the top punch (5) part of which acts as a shearing edge during entry into the clamping ring (3).

Inventors

• 👤 Albert Dr. Nicolay

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