Matrix and method of producing said matrix

摘要

The invention relates to a method of producing a matrix suitable for use in a plastic element-producing machine, a matrix produced in accordance with the method and the use of such a matrix to form a plastic element. One side of the matrix (2) is provided with a negative microstructure (2a) which is replicated in plastic material (3) to form a positive microstructure (3a) on a plastic element (3), wherewith the matrix (2) can be produced by applying a layer of material (7) to the positive microstructure side of a master. The positive microstructure side of the master has a thin wear-resistant layer (7) which serves as a first wear surface, wherewith said layer will present irregularities (7a) which correspond essentially to the microstructure, and wherein at least said irregularities are filled-in with a plastic composite (8') so as to form a carrier element (8) for supporting the first wear layer (7). The layer (7) can further be provided with means for supplying heat energy to said matrix.