Method and apparatus for producing polyimide molding

摘要

The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for producing a polyimide molding which have superior productivity and accuracy of dimension. The invention particularly relates to a tubular polyimide applicable to an electrophotographic device, such as a laser-beam printer and a copying machine, or a precision driving belt required for high strength and high dimensional stability. The method of producing a polyimide molding according to the present invention comprises the steps of: mixing a solution containing polyamic acid as a main component and a chemical curing agent; providing a mixture to a mold while the mixture is still fluid; after the polyamic acid contained in the mixture is changed into a semi-formed body which develops self-supporting properties, taking out the semi-formed body from the mold, or inserting a mold for heating without taking out the semi-formed body, or removing a part of the mold; and drying solvents which are present on the surface of or inside the semi-formed body by heating the semi-formed body to produce a polyimide molding.