Embodiments are directed to a method for processing a film, which includes: (A) a step wherein protective films are temporarily bonded to both surfaces of a film that is a material to be processed, thereby obtaining a film to be processed to both surfaces of which the protective films are bonded; and (B) a step wherein the film to be processed to both surfaces of which the protective films are bonded is cut using a laser having a wavelength at which the protective films have an absorbance of 50% or more. Other embodiments are directed to a method for processing a film, which includes: (A) a step wherein protective films are temporarily bonded to both surfaces of a film that is a material to be processed, thereby obtaining a film to be processed to both surfaces of which the protective films are bonded; and (B) a step wherein the film to be processed to both surfaces of which the protective films are bonded is cut using a laser having a wavelength at which the film to be processed has an absorbance of 50% or more and the protective films have an absorbance of 50% or more.

The present disclosure relates to a foldable honeycomb structure widely used as an industrial material, a landscape material, and a building material, and a manufacturing method therefor. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a foldable honeycomb structure and a manufacturing method therefor, wherein a foldable honeycomb structure capable of being folded and unfolded is easily produced using a readily foldable film or sheet made of a plastic material, paper, a metal material, or a non-metal material, instead of prior art molding or extrusion methods.

A method recycles tile material including compressed mineral fibre material and being in the form of at least one of waste material generated during manufacturing of tiles, residual material generated during installation of tiles, and tiles obtained from installed tile systems after end of life. The method includes collecting the tile material, conversion of the tile material into a plurality of body members, assembling a finite baseboard by arranging the plurality of body members on a carrier layer and fixing them thereto, and conversion of the baseboard into at least two tiles.

A back panel for a vehicle seat is described. The back panel may have an upper layer, a lower layer supporting the upper layer, an adhesive layer arranged between the upper layer and the lower layer and fixing the upper layer to the lower layer, and at least one additional panel member welded to the lower layer.

A manufacturing system includes a first mandrel, a second mandrel, and laminate securing mechanisms. The first mandrel has a first mandrel surface and a first mandrel surface edge. The second mandrel has a second mandrel surface and a second mandrel surface edge, and is positionable in a closed position in which the first mandrel surface edge and the second mandrel surface edge are in contact to form a continuous mandrel surface collectively defined by the first mandrel surface and the second mandrel surface. The second mandrel translates to an open position defining a gap between the first mandrel surface edge and the second mandrel surface edge for receiving a forming die. The laminate securing mechanisms secure the composite laminate on at least one of the first mandrel and the second mandrel during trimming and/or forming of the composite laminate.

An improved cover board product with a panel comprised of three discrete layers: a top surface layer comprised of either paper or a fiberglass web, a bottom surface layer comprised of either paper or a fiberglass web, and a core layer comprised of discrete paper fragments and polypropylene fragments, which are connected by use of a thermoplastic bonding resin, including polyethylene. The bonding resin is generally attached in a random pattern to less than 100% of the paper fragment and polypropylene fragment surface area. The paper fragments are generally shaped as irregular plates. The polypropylene fragments can have multiple shape types. The two different fragment types are randomly distributed in the core layer relative to each other. The core layer includes small voids in and around the particles, which improves flexibility. The core layer is attached to the top and bottom surface layers by use of a thermoplastic adhesive, including polyethylene.

Electronic equipment may include structured fabric. Structured fabric may be used as a protective case or cosmetic cover for an electronic device, may be used to form a band that holds an electronic device against a user's body, or may be used to cover one or more openings in an electronic device. Structured fabrics may be soft and pliable while maintaining the ability to hold a given shape without added support. Structured fabric may be formed by laminating fabric such as warp-knit fabric with a stiffener such as polymer film. Structured fabrics may include openings through which signals such as optical or audio signals pass. To maintain the geometry and shape of the openings in the structured fabric without covering the openings, the stiffener and adhesive that are attached to the fabric may be cut to form a pattern of openings that align with the openings in the fabric.

The present invention relates to a method for producing a cover for a furniture panel, in particular for a furniture front, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) laminating a carrier material with a covering, b) removing the corners of the covering, c) draping the protruding edges of the covering over the carrier material, d) bending the edge of the carrier material, e) draping the edges of the covering inwards, i.e. towards the carrier material, with step e) preferably taking place at the same time as step d).

Described are novel composite structural panels and methods of forming such panels. In some examples, a method comprises wrapping a mandrel with a composite tape to form a composite tube. This wrapping operation allows forming composite tubular structures with any cross-sectional profiles defined by the mandrel. The wrapping is also used to control the fiber orientations in the composite tubular structures. The composite tube is then cut into composite tubular structures. In some examples, the composite tube is partially cured prior to the cutting, which allows removal of the mandrel while preserving the shape of the composite tube. This cutting operation allows forming composite tubular structures with different lengths, shapes, and orientations of the ends. The composite tubular structures are disposed on a support structure and are bonded to each other. In some examples, this bonding operation also involves final curing of the composite tubular structures.

A system for applying materials to components generally includes a tool operable for transferring a portion of a material from a supply of the material to a component. The tool may include a resilient material configured for tamping the portion of the material onto the component and imprinting the portion of the material for release and transfer from the supply.