초록

A system and method are disclosed for molding a part, such as a point-of-purchase display, is shown. The system includes a plasticator and press. The molded part comprises an in-molded graphics sheet which becomes molded integral with the part.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A method for molding a part comprising the steps of:loading a barrel of a plasticator with a plurality of molding materials comprising a plurality of thermoplastic polymers and long reinforcing fibers, said barrel having a screw rotatable mounted therein;heating said barrel;rotatab

[ We claim:] [1.] A method for molding a part comprising the steps of:loading a barrel of a plasticator with a plurality of molding materials comprising a plurality of thermoplastic polymers and long reinforcing fibers, said barrel having a screw rotatable mounted therein;heating said barrel;rotatable driving said screw to blend said plurality of molding materials together to create a molten suspension in a storage area of said barrel such that a majority of said long reinforcing fibers remain intact;axially retracting said screw in a first direction as said molten suspension is accumulated in said storage area;axially driving said screw in a second direction to force said molten suspension out of said barrel, said second direction being opposite said first direction;severing said molten suspension to provide a billet;laying a sheet into a mold, said sheet comprises a graphic image on a side thereof;placing said billet onto said sheet; andintegrally molding said sheet into said part.