摘要 |
A multi-part molding press is described for the manufacture of an article having a selected three-dimensional shape. The article is formed at least in part of a shaping layer consisting of a synthetic resin material and another layer consisting of a fabric. The molding press comprises separate press parts shaped to provide the article with its selected three-dimensional form and arranged to be pressed together to exert a pressing force directly on the layers forming the article. At least one of said press parts is arranged to provide a base part on which the layers to be formed into the article are placed. At least one other of said press parts comprises a plurality of interconnected rod-like members forming a lattice-shaped press part with lattice openings between said rod-like members through which the layer adjacent to said lattice-shaped press part can be observed when said press parts are moved together, whereby any misalignment of the layer can be corrected. Said rod-like members are arranged to exert narrow bands of pressure application to the layers for joining the layers forming the article along the narrow bands. Said rod-like members are designed to carry additional parts of said press. Said additional parts of the press are adapted to influence and control the shape of said articles having a selected three-dimensional shape.
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