Method and system for processing a headliner

摘要

A method for processing a headliner, comprising the steps of forming a headliner having an edge, removing excess material from at least a portion of the edge to define a trimmed edge portion and sealing off at least a portion of the trimmed edge portion.

主权项

1. A method for processing a headliner, comprising the steps of:
transporting a first panel layer and a second panel layer to a first station; forming a headliner having an edge from the first panel layer and the second panel layer, wherein said forming step occurs at the first station; transporting the headliner to a second station; removing material from at least a portion of the edge to define a trimmed edge portion, wherein said removing step results in at least one of defining and enhancing the at least a portion of the edge, and wherein said removing step occurs at the second station; and after said removal step, sealing off at least a portion of the trimmed edge portion, by using one of a cauterizing apparatus and a chemical sealant bead applicator, wherein the at least a portion of the trimmed edge portion that is sealed has fiber strands loosened from the headliner at the trimmed edge during said removing step.