摘要 |
A flow molding apparatus (10) with multiple layers of molds and electrodes is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus (10) includes top, d bottom electrodes (12, 14) with an intermediate electrode (16) positioned therebetween. A first mold (18) is disposed between the top electrode (12) and the intermediate electrode (6), and a second mold (20) is disposed between the bottom electrode (14) and the intermediate electrode (16). Preferably, a plurality of metallic locking fixtures (26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 26e, 26f) are attached to the top and bottom electrodes (12, 14) for securing the apparatus (10) in a closed position. An electromagnetic energy source (22) is operably connect-d to the electrodes such that the top and bottom electrodes (12, 14) are grounded and the intermediate electrode (16) carries a high voltage. As such, an alternating electric field maybe established across each of the first and second molds (18, 20) during a heating cycle. |