Techniques and Equipment for Processing Headliner Materials Astechnologies, Incorporated

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Simmons, Art, author.

Conference Name:

International Congress & Exposition (1990-02-26 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1990

Summary:

A process known as High Caloric Transfer Medium (HCTM*) has been developed and patented by Astechnologies that involves the use of superheated vapor introduced to a perforated tool or three (3) dimensional mold for forming and/or laminating. This process offers very unique possiblilites for cost reductions in the manufacture of most soft interior trim parts including headliners. This process utilizes the super-heated vapor combined with vacuum to cure thermosets, heat thermoplastics, shape fabrics and cool a variety of materials. This provides for reduced cycle times and in some cases eliminates processing steps in the manufacture of headliners. Comparisons are made between conventional and HCTM* forming and laminating methods in order to fully describe the advantages of the latter process

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Publisher Number:

900828

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Restricted for use by site license