摘要 |
A system and method for making molded foam parts having a reinforcing sheet integrally molded onto a surface of the finished part. One or more magnetic elements, e.g. magnets, are positioned on an inner surface of a mold. Magnetic particles, e.g. iron, are bonded to or embedded in a surface of a reinforcing sheet. The magnetic particles may be mixed with a binder and sprayed, screen printed or otherwise applied to a surface of the sheet. The sheet is positioned in the mold adjacent the magnetic elements and held in place by magnetic attraction. Foam forming chemicals may then be reacted in the mold to form a foam part with the sheet bonded to the foam part in a desired location.
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