US3790650A
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Method for compression molding of thermosetting plastics utilizing a temperature gradient across the plastic to cure the article
Assignee: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Filing: 1971-11-15
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1991-11-15
Abstract
Abstract METHOD FOR COMPRESSION MOLDING OF THERMOSETTING PLASTICS COMPOSITIONS WHEREIN HEATL IS APPLIED TO THE COMPRESSED LOAD IN A MOLD CAVITY AND ADJUSTED TO HOLD MOLDING TEMPERATURE AT THE INTERFACE OF THE CAVITY SURFACE AND THE COMPRESSED COMPOUND TO PRODUCE A THERMAL FRONT. THIS THERMAL FRONT ADVANCES INTO THE EVACUATED COMPOUND AT MEAN RIGHT ANGLES TO THE COMPRESSION LOAD AND TOWARD A THERMAL FENCE FORMED AT THE OPPOSITE SURFACE OF THE COMPRESSED COMPOUND.
Inventors
- 👤 W Heier
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US
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2026-10-28 01:17
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C43/00
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