COMPOSITE SHEET MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME

摘要

A composite sheet material and method for forming the same is provided that includes a substrate, a matrix, and a cover sheet. The substrate has a first face surface, a second face surface, and a plurality of edges, and includes a thermoplastic material. The matrix is attached to the substrate. The matrix includes a support component having a first melting point, and a thermoplastic component having a second melting point. The second melting point is less than the first melting point. The cover sheet imparts one or more surface characteristics to the composite sheet material during thermo-pressure formation of the composite sheet material.

主权项

1. A method of forming a laminate, comprising:
applying a thermoplastic material onto a sheet of coversheet material; passing the thermoplastic material and the coversheet material between a first roller and a second roller to form a laminate, the roller having a surface characteristic that imparts a finish to the thermoplastic material; and allowing the thermoplastic material to at least partially form prior to any further processing of the laminate.