Process for reducing mould cycle time.

摘要

A method is disclosed for the reduction of mould cycle time. A deformable member (16) is positioned flush with the surface (14) of a mould in an opening (15) defined downwardly therein. Prior to flow of a resin or other hardenable liquid within the mould, the member is deformed so as to define a resin flow channel (17) across selected portions of the mould surface. Prior to hardening of the hardenable liquid within the mould, the member is heated so as to deform and form a surface which is flush with the surface of the mould.