POST-FORMING APPARATUS

摘要

Apparatus which is useful to post-form marginal tabs of a decorative plastic shroud to embrace a supporting frame in the manufacturing of plastic shutters, panels, and the like. The apparatus comprises a first station which includes heating means which are mounted on a base (e.g., a table) to concentrate heat along one or more longitudinally extended focal lines. Means are provided for positioning the plastic shroud relative to the heating means. The apparatus further comprises a second station which includes means for post-forming the heated marginal tabs of the plastic shroud to embrace the supporting frame.