MOULD TOOL HEAT MANAGEMENT

摘要

A multi-layered tool for forming a working having an active thermal layer disposed between two layers of the tool which is independently controllable to add or subtract thermal energy to or from the tool.

主权项

1. A mould tool assembly comprising:
a mould layer comprising a mould face and a temperature control surface opposite the mould face; a first temperature control assembly comprising a fluid conduit arranged to direct heating and/or cooling fluid to the temperature control face; a further layer supporting the mould layer in use; an active thermal layer disposed between the mould layer and further layer, which active thermal layer comprises a fluid chamber configured to be heated and/or cooled independently of the mould layer.