A thermoforming device is described. It relates to a mold assembly including a first and second mold, and to a mold that can be used in a thermoforming device. It also relates to a method for thermoforming a product. The thermoforming device is characterized in that the thermoforming device comprises a second pre-stretcher, in addition to a first pre-stretcher and a calibration element (19, 20), and that the second pre-stretcher is at least partially and moveably arranged in a second mold body (12, 43). A movement relative to the second mold body (12, 43) and towards the same forming cavity of the first pre-stretcher, the second pre-stretcher, and the calibration element (19, 20), can be individually controlled, arid the second pre-stretcher at least partially surrounds the first pre-stretcher and the calibration element (19, 20).

A thermoforming device is described. It relates to a mold assembly including a first and second mold, and to a mold that can be used in a thermoforming device. It also relates to a method for thermoforming a product. The thermoforming device is characterized in that the thermoforming device comprises a second pre-stretcher, in addition to a first pre-stretcher and a calibration element (19, 20), and that the second pre-stretcher is at least partially and moveably arranged in a second mold body (12, 43). A movement relative to the second mold body (12, 43) and towards the same forming cavity of the first pre-stretcher, the second pre-stretcher, and the calibration element (19, 20), can be individually controlled, arid the second pre-stretcher at least partially surrounds the first pre-stretcher and the calibration element (19, 20).

Provided are a film which can be decorated even against a three-dimensional shape, is excellent in moldability during decoration (adhesion) on an adherend, is able to reduce concaves and convexes with a variety of sizes which the adherend surface has, and makes an appearance quality favorable; and a decorative molded product having the film. The film is a film including a layer containing a thermoplastic resin, wherein when a highest temperature of glass transition temperatures of the film is designated as Tg [+ C], a temperature T [ C.] at which an elongation at break is 50% or more exists in a range of Tg to (Tg+50 [ C.]), and when, with respect to concaves and convexes of an abrasive grain surface of a polyester film sheet having, as an abrasive grain, aluminum oxide having a grain size of 12 m coated thereon, an amplitude relative to a spatial frequency f is designated as A.sub.1(f); with respect to concaves and convexes of a film surface when adhering the film to the abrasive grain surface at any temperature of the range of Tg to (Tg+50 [ C.]) and a pressure of 0.3 MPa, an amplitude relative to the spatial frequency f is designated as A.sub.2(f); and a ratio of A.sub.2(f) to A.sub.1(f) is designated as (f)=A.sub.2(f)/A.sub.1(f), a minimum value fc of spatial frequencies where (f) is 0.1 is 2.0 mm.sup.1 or less.

Provided are a film which can be decorated even against a three-dimensional shape, is excellent in moldability during decoration (adhesion) on an adherend, is able to reduce concaves and convexes with a variety of sizes which the adherend surface has, and makes an appearance quality favorable; and a decorative molded product having the film. The film is a film including a layer containing a thermoplastic resin, wherein when a highest temperature of glass transition temperatures of the film is designated as Tg [+ C], a temperature T [ C.] at which an elongation at break is 50% or more exists in a range of Tg to (Tg+50 [ C.]), and when, with respect to concaves and convexes of an abrasive grain surface of a polyester film sheet having, as an abrasive grain, aluminum oxide having a grain size of 12 m coated thereon, an amplitude relative to a spatial frequency f is designated as A.sub.1(f); with respect to concaves and convexes of a film surface when adhering the film to the abrasive grain surface at any temperature of the range of Tg to (Tg+50 [ C.]) and a pressure of 0.3 MPa, an amplitude relative to the spatial frequency f is designated as A.sub.2(f); and a ratio of A.sub.2(f) to A.sub.1(f) is designated as (f)=A.sub.2(f)/A.sub.1(f), a minimum value fc of spatial frequencies where (f) is 0.1 is 2.0 mm.sup.1 or less.

A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole including a polymeric bladder element enclosing a fluid-filled interior cavity, a first outsole component secured to a bottom surface and to a side surface of the polymeric bladder element, and a second outsole component. The first outsole component includes a first base, and a wall integral with the first base. The second outsole component includes a second base secured to the first base, and a wall integral with the second base and secured to the outer surface of the wall of the first outsole component. A method of manufacturing the article of footwear includes thermoforming the bladder element and the first outsole component, and securing the second outsole component to the first outsole component.

A system and a method allow for the removal of excess material from a dental appliance. The system includes at least one 5-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machine and at least one administrative computing system. The administrative computing system is used to determine the trim line for the dental appliance. The administrative computing system is also used to determine a tool path for an automated tool that is an integrated part of the 5-axis CNC machine. The tool path is then relayed from the administrative computing system to the 5-axis CNC machine. The 5-axis CNC machine is used to machine off the excess material from the dental appliance along the trim line, while the automated tool follows the tool path.

A system and a method allow for the removal of excess material from a dental appliance. The system includes at least one 5-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machine and at least one administrative computing system. The administrative computing system is used to determine the trim line for the dental appliance. The administrative computing system is also used to determine a tool path for an automated tool that is an integrated part of the 5-axis CNC machine. The tool path is then relayed from the administrative computing system to the 5-axis CNC machine. The 5-axis CNC machine is used to machine off the excess material from the dental appliance along the trim line, while the automated tool follows the tool path.

Provided is an extensible decorative film that includes a surface layer having excellent scratch resistance and matte properties before and after extension, and a surface coating composition that may form such a surface layer.

Provided is a composite layer structure comprising a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is disposed on the first layer. A material of the second layer is different from a material of the first layer. The composite layer structure is formed by a co-extrusion molding film process, and the composite layer structure has a thickness of between 0.01 mm and 1 mm. Further, the present invention also provides a decorated molding article and a method for fabricating the same.

Provided is a composite layer structure comprising a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is disposed on the first layer. A material of the second layer is different from a material of the first layer. The composite layer structure is formed by a co-extrusion molding film process, and the composite layer structure has a thickness of between 0.01 mm and 1 mm. Further, the present invention also provides a decorated molding article and a method for fabricating the same.