Methods of forming dry adhesives including a method of making a dry adhesive including applying a liquid polymer to the second end of the stem, molding the liquid polymer on the stem in a mold, wherein the mold includes a recess having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second end of the stem, curing the liquid polymer in the mold to form a tip at the second end of the stem, wherein the tip includes a second layer stem; corresponding to the recess in the mold, and removing the tip from the mold after the liquid polymer cures.

A method for producing a laminated moulded part comprises a pressure moulding of a blank to form a moulded part in a moulding cavity between a first moulding tool unit and a second moulding tool unit, introducing of a laminating element into the moulding cavity after the pressure moulding of the blank, and a bonding of the moulded part with the laminating element in the moulding cavity.

A seat trim cover for an automotive seat is formed into a 3-dimensional shape by compression molding a laminated moldable foam in a 3-dimensional. The laminated moldable foam comprises at least a layer of cellular polyurethane foam compression moldable in a temperature range of about 220? F. to about 260? F. The 3-dimensional mold is heated to a temperature range of about 150? F. to about 320? F. The layer of cellular foam is adhered to a cover material layer and precut into a pre-laminated blank prior to molding into the 3-dimensional shape. Optionally, seat heaters or other components can be integrated with the laminated foam prior to compression molding the seat trim cover.

Processes for forming a thermoformed labeled article are described. Labels are attached to a sheet to be thermoformed or to a section thereof. Label attachment can optionally use an adhesive. If the label material is completely or partially compatible with the sheet then the use of adhesive may not be necessary. The labels may also receive various graphics or other designs, such as by printing. After appropriate placement of the label relative to the sheet, the assembly of both sheet and label is thermoformed. After thermoforming, a finished and labeled article is produced. Also described are various labels and label assemblies which are uniquely suited for use in the processes described herein.

The present invention relates to a process for producing a hot melt adhesive (HMA) material, preferably hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive (HMPSA) material, having a substantially tack-free coating comprising a novel moulding and spraying step, wherein said HMA material, preferably HMPSA material, can be easily handled, packed and transported for further use. In addition, the present invention relates to a corresponding device for producing a hot melt adhesive (HMA) material, preferably hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive (HMPSA) material, having a substantially tack-free coating.

An apparatus for manufacturing a metal-resin composite by press molding includes upper and lower molds sandwiching a metal member and a resin material, a molding auxiliary component detachably fixed to the upper mold to fill part of a cavity for the resin material between the upper and lower molds, and a drive unit that vertically moves at least one of the upper and lower molds. The molding auxiliary component has a first press surface for molding the metal member. The upper mold has a second press surface for integrally molding the metal member and the resin material when the molding auxiliary component is removed. The upper and lower molds are for pressing the resin material between the second press surface and the lower mold to cause the resin to flow to fill the cavity with the resin material when the molding auxiliary component is removed.

The present disclosure relates to a method for fabrication of a conductor bar and to a use of a conductor tape with applied putty for the fabrication of a conductor bar. Described is a method for fabrication of a conductor bar including, applying a putty at one side of a conductor tape, applying a release foil at the other side of the putty opposed to the conductor tape, removing the release foil before applying the conductor tape to the narrow side of the conductor bar, providing a pressing mold with rounded edges at the inner side of the pressing mold, surrounding the conductor bar with putty and conductor tape with the pressing mold, and hot pressing the conductor bar with the pressing mold.

A food heating mat manufacturing process comprises the following steps: 1. manufacturing silicone layers; 2. treating a heating film; 3. combining the silicone layers and the heating film to form a mat body; 4. integrally molding the mat body at high temperature and high pressure; 5. assembling a food heating mat; and 6. testing the food heating mat; wherein in Step 1, the silicone layers are cut to a predetermined size.

A method of forming a decorative article comprising placing a decorative cover sheet comprising an untextured skin layer, a cushion foam layer and an adhesive layer in a mold space between a front mold half and a rear mold half, placing a substrate on the rear mold half, heating a textured front mold surface and the skin layer with a first heater arrangement between the front mold half and the cover sheet, heating the cover sheet and the substrate with a second heater arrangement between the cover sheet and the rear mold half, forming the skin layer of the decorative cover sheet into contact with the textured front mold surface, forming into the skin layer a textured surface from the textured front mold surface, pressing the substrate against the adhesive layer of the decorative cover sheet, and bonding the cover sheet to the substrate with the adhesive layer.

A method for producing a laminated moulded part comprises a pressure moulding of a blank to form a moulded part in a moulding cavity between a first moulding tool unit and a second moulding tool unit, introducing of a laminating element into the moulding cavity after the pressure moulding of the blank, and a bonding of the moulded part with the laminating element in the moulding cavity.