A cost-effective and resource-saving method for manufacturing a trim element, in particular a trim element which is used as a vehicle interior lining element. The trim element has a rear side reinforcement layer and a decorative surface. In the method according to the invention, a first layer is bonded in a first lamination step under pressure and heat to a first lamination and a second layer is bonded in a second lamination step under pressure and heat to a second lamination. The heat introduced in the second lamination step also acts in the first lamination and increases its bonding strength to the first layer.

Core for a composite material sandwich panel, the core having a rectangular array of aligned elongate elements, composed of balsa wood, in a continuous matrix of a polymeric foam which has been moulded around the elements, wherein the elements each have a polygonal cross-section, the matrix filling voids between adjacent elements and bonding together the elements to form a unitary body and the array of elements extends between the opposite major surfaces in a thickness direction of the core and wherein woodgrain of the elements extends in the thickness direction.

A wood-plastic/lumber composite co-extrusion feeder includes a frame, wherein at least one group of toothed conveying units, a tooth mark milling unit for milling tooth marks on an outer surface of a lumber, and a lumber co-extrusion mold are arranged on the frame in sequence, each toothed conveying unit includes a lower toothed pressure roller installed on a first fixed bearing seat and an upper toothed pressure roller installed on a first movable bearing seat, and after the first fixed bearing seat and the first movable bearing seat are connected by an adjustment unit, a first conveying channel having an adjustable height is formed between the upper toothed pressure roller and the lower-toothed pressure roller.

A composite material is produced from carpet waste and a binding agent, in intimate association, and may also include wood fiber or chips and/or other additives. A method of manufacturing a composite material includes shredding carpet waste, coating the carpet waste with a binding agent, and subjecting the shredded, coated carpet waste to elevated heat and pressure. As an additional step, the composite material may be actively cooled to prevent deformation of the material.

Apparatus and method for screeding/rodding concrete (and method of manufacture of the same), comprising: a rigid base member configured to comprise a tight tolerance of levelness along its length, and a mounting structure for securely attaching a working layer; attachment of a preferably fiberglass working layer comprising a durable material deposited on the rigid base member and capable of being finished to a smooth surface suitable for advantageous direct contact with poured wet concrete.

An apparatus for pressing a multi-layered skateboard deck having a variation in thickness is provided. The apparatus includes a mold assembly, a first liner, and a second liner. The mold assembly includes a first mold having a first surface and a second mold having a second surface. The first surface and the second surface are configured to collectively define a mold cavity configured to receive the multi-layered skateboard deck. The first liner is disposed adjacent to the first surface and the second liner is disposed adjacent to the second surface. The mold assembly is configured to apply a load when the multi-layered skateboard deck is disposed in the mold cavity. At least one of the first liner or the second liner is configured to deform in response to the applied load such that the multi-layered skateboard deck is compressed with a substantially uniform pressure.

A weatherable, low heat build-up capstock system comprising an acrylic cap, a pigment system that is IR transparent to a greater degree than existing pigment systems, an IR reflective substrate, and an extrusion system for same.

A decorative arrangement for an interior lining of a motor vehicle has a carrier layer (20), a decorative layer (6) on the carrier layer (20), and a protective layer provided on the decorative layer (6). The decorative layer (6) is composed of a wood or wood veneer material. A metal structure (8) is provided on the decorative layer (6). The metal structure (8) is inlaid into the decorative layer (6).

The invention relates to a device (1) for machining a workpiece (2) which preferably consist at least in sections of wood, wood material or synthetic material and/or for coating the workpiece (2) with a coating material (4), comprising: a machining device (30, 40) for machining the workpiece (2), and a conveyor (20) for affecting a relative movement between the workpiece (2) and the machining device (30, 40), a controller for controlling the conveyor (20) and the machining device (30, 40), characterized in that the device (1) further has at least one workpiece measuring device (22) which is configured to measure at least one property of the workpiece (2), in particular a property of a surface (2) of the workpiece (2) to be machined or to be coated.

An adhesive which includes at least one silane-functional polymer P; at least one catalyst for crosslinking silane-functional polymers, the catalyst being selected from the group including organo-titanate, organo-zirconate, and organo-aluminate; at least one base; and at least one adhesive selected from alkoxy mercaptosilane and amino alkoxysilane, for filling wood joints. The adhesive filled into the joints is preferably sanded after the curing process. The adhesive exhibits a high UV stability and a stability against warm humid climates. The adhesive is therefore suitable for naval applications in particular, such as in the construction of boats and ships. The adhesive can be formulated so as to be black, white, or gray for example.