CA2003457A1 - Method and apparatus for extrusion - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for extrusionInfo
- Publication number
- CA2003457A1 CA2003457A1 CA002003457A CA2003457A CA2003457A1 CA 2003457 A1 CA2003457 A1 CA 2003457A1 CA 002003457 A CA002003457 A CA 002003457A CA 2003457 A CA2003457 A CA 2003457A CA 2003457 A1 CA2003457 A1 CA 2003457A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- die
- extrusion
- ultrasonic
- members
- resonance
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 238000001125 extrusion Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 84
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 30
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 62
- 230000009969 flowable effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 229920005989 resin Polymers 0.000 description 18
- 239000011347 resin Substances 0.000 description 18
- -1 or foodstuffs Substances 0.000 description 11
- 230000000052 comparative effect Effects 0.000 description 6
- 238000006073 displacement reaction Methods 0.000 description 5
- 239000004698 Polyethylene Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 description 4
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 description 3
- 229920001971 elastomer Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 239000000806 elastomer Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 3
- OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon Chemical compound [C] OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 239000005062 Polybutadiene Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000004721 Polyphenylene oxide Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910001069 Ti alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000000919 ceramic Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000010439 graphite Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910002804 graphite Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 229910010272 inorganic material Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000011147 inorganic material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000155 melt Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229920001200 poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000000047 product Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229920002050 silicone resin Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 125000003903 2-propenyl group Chemical group [H]C([*])([H])C([H])=C([H])[H] 0.000 description 1
- 229910000737 Duralumin Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- YCKRFDGAMUMZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N Fluorine atom Chemical compound [F] YCKRFDGAMUMZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- CERQOIWHTDAKMF-UHFFFAOYSA-M Methacrylate Chemical compound CC(=C)C([O-])=O CERQOIWHTDAKMF-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 1
- 229930182556 Polyacetal Natural products 0.000 description 1
- 239000004962 Polyamide-imide Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004695 Polyether sulfone Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004743 Polypropylene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004793 Polystyrene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920001328 Polyvinylidene chloride Polymers 0.000 description 1
- PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Styrene Natural products C=CC1=CC=CC=C1 PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229920010524 Syndiotactic polystyrene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004699 Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920006311 Urethane elastomer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- BZHJMEDXRYGGRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Vinyl chloride Chemical compound ClC=C BZHJMEDXRYGGRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- XECAHXYUAAWDEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Chemical compound C=CC=C.C=CC#N.C=CC1=CC=CC=C1 XECAHXYUAAWDEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229920000122 acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004676 acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000002411 adverse Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229920003180 amino resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000000071 blow moulding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000012461 cellulose resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229920001577 copolymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 230000007547 defect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000003822 epoxy resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000005038 ethylene vinyl acetate Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000945 filler Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000010096 film blowing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000012467 final product Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052731 fluorine Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000011737 fluorine Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000007849 furan resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000011521 glass Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920000592 inorganic polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000554 ionomer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 150000002500 ions Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 150000002576 ketones Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 150000002739 metals Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000012544 monitoring process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000000465 moulding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000011368 organic material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000005011 phenolic resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000000704 physical effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920001643 poly(ether ketone) Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920002492 poly(sulfone) Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920006122 polyamide resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920002312 polyamide-imide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001230 polyarylate Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920002857 polybutadiene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001083 polybutene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001748 polybutylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001707 polybutylene terephthalate Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920005668 polycarbonate resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004431 polycarbonate resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920000647 polyepoxide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000728 polyester Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001225 polyester resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004645 polyester resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920000570 polyether Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920006393 polyether sulfone Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000139 polyethylene terephthalate Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000005020 polyethylene terephthalate Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920001721 polyimide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000009719 polyimide resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920000642 polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000193 polymethacrylate Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000306 polymethylpentene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000011116 polymethylpentene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920005672 polyolefin resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920006324 polyoxymethylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920006380 polyphenylene oxide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001155 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920002223 polystyrene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920005749 polyurethane resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000915 polyvinyl chloride Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004800 polyvinyl chloride Substances 0.000 description 1
- QMRNDFMLWNAFQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N prop-2-enenitrile;prop-2-enoic acid;styrene Chemical compound C=CC#N.OC(=O)C=C.C=CC1=CC=CC=C1 QMRNDFMLWNAFQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229920003048 styrene butadiene rubber Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 150000003457 sulfones Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 229920002725 thermoplastic elastomer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920005992 thermoplastic resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001187 thermosetting polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000785 ultra high molecular weight polyethylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920006337 unsaturated polyester resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004711 α-olefin Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C48/00—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
- B29C48/14—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor characterised by the particular extruding conditions, e.g. in a modified atmosphere or by using vibration
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C48/00—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
- B29C48/25—Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
- B29C48/92—Measuring, controlling or regulating
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C48/00—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
- B29C48/03—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor characterised by the shape of the extruded material at extrusion
- B29C48/05—Filamentary, e.g. strands
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C48/00—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
- B29C48/03—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor characterised by the shape of the extruded material at extrusion
- B29C48/06—Rod-shaped
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C48/00—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
- B29C48/03—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor characterised by the shape of the extruded material at extrusion
- B29C48/07—Flat, e.g. panels
- B29C48/08—Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C48/00—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
- B29C48/03—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor characterised by the shape of the extruded material at extrusion
- B29C48/09—Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C48/00—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
- B29C48/03—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor characterised by the shape of the extruded material at extrusion
- B29C48/09—Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels
- B29C48/10—Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels flexible, e.g. blown foils
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C48/00—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
- B29C48/03—Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor characterised by the shape of the extruded material at extrusion
- B29C48/12—Articles with an irregular circumference when viewed in cross-section, e.g. window profiles
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRUSION An improved method for carrying out an extrusion is provided, wherein an extrusion material in a flowable state is passed through a die under a pressure to impart a desired shape thereto, and comprises carrying out the extrusion while the die is resonated by an ultrasonic wave in such a manner that the resonance occurs at an n wavelength, wherein n is m/2 and m is a positive integer. Further, an apparatus suitable for carrying out this extrusion method is provided.
Description
20(~3~
ML`'I'~OL) ~NL) ~PPAI~A'l'US F'OR EXTRUSION
BACKGROUNI~ OF T~iE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invelltioll Tlle present inventiorl relates to a method for carrying out an extrusion, wherein an extrusion material is melted and delivered under a pressure by an extruder and then formed into a desired shape by passing through a die.
~lrther, the present invention relates to an apparatus for carrying out the above method.
ML`'I'~OL) ~NL) ~PPAI~A'l'US F'OR EXTRUSION
BACKGROUNI~ OF T~iE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invelltioll Tlle present inventiorl relates to a method for carrying out an extrusion, wherein an extrusion material is melted and delivered under a pressure by an extruder and then formed into a desired shape by passing through a die.
~lrther, the present invention relates to an apparatus for carrying out the above method.
2. Description of the Related Art An extrusion apparatus generally comprises an extruder, a die, a cooling apparatus, and so on, arranged in series, and an extrusion material such as a plastic material is melted by the extruder and delivered therefrom under a pressure. The delivered material is then introduced into the die, and passed through the die to impart a desired shape to the material. The material extruded from the die is then cooled by the cooling apparatus.
Currently, extrusion materials such as a plastic material have an ever-increasing molecular weight, or contain an increasingly higher content of a filler such as inorganic material, to improve the physical properties of the products, such as strength, rigidity, slidability, or the like.
The plastic material improved as above, however, exhibits poor fluidity in the die during extrusion, and as a result, the surface of a formed article becomes rough (melt fractures), or a pressure in the die becomes extremely high, and the die is deformed to thereby cause distortion of the formed article. To avoid the above defects, it is necessary in the conventional apparatus to lower the extrusion speed, i.e., reduce the producing speed.
Under the above circumstances, attempts have been ~ade to remedy such disadvantages by improving the fluidity of ~1)();3~
the eA~t;Lusioll mal~riaL i~ e ~3ie ciurirlg extrusion.
~ -~or examplc?, Japal~ese Ul~exalllined ~atent Publication No.
57-5144l proposes a process for increasing the extrusion speed by flowillg the material while applying a mechanical vibratiol! to the die, to thereby improve the fluidity of the extrusion material. ~'his process is not satisfactory, however, in that the mechanical vibration is merely applied to the fixed die, and thus, in practice little vibration is transmitted to the die, and therefore, satisfactory results cannot be obtained.
SUMMAP~Y OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, an object oE the present invention is to provide a process and an apparatus for carrying out extrusion wherein the fluidity of an extrusion material in a die is improved by insuring the application of vibration to the die. This improvement of the fluidity of the extrusion material raises the productivity of the extruded article, and further, makes it possible to obtain very thin and fine articles.
To achieve the above object, in accordance with the present invention, an extrusion is performed while a die is resonated by an ultrasonic in such a manner that the resonance occurs at an n wavelength, wherein n is m~2 and m is a positive integer.
Further, an apparatus of the present invention for carrying out an extrusion comprises an extruder for delivering an extrusion material in a flowable state under a pressure; a die having an inlet for receiving the extrusion material delivered out of the extruder to the die, and an outlet for delivering the material from the die to impart a desired shape thereto; a transducer arranged at the die; and an ultrasonic generator connected to the transducer which transmits an ultrasonic vibration from the generator to the die.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description.
BR~ ;`!)};`SC~lP'r:LON Ol`'l`ll!,l)i~WLNGS
E`igure 1 is a partiaJly broken-away side view of an en~bodilllellt of al~ extrusion ~)paratus according to the present invention;
Figure 2 is a partially broken-away side view of another embodiment of an extrusion apparatus according to the present invention;
Figure 3 shows a displacement wave illustrating an embodiment of an ultrasonic resonance caused in a die when an extrusion is carried out in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 4 is a schematic side view of still another embodiment of an extrusion apparatus according to the present invention;
Figure 5 shows a displacement wave illustrating another embodiment of an ultrasonic resonance caused in a die when an extrusion is carried out in accordance with the present invention; and Figure 6 is a schematic view of an apparatus not within the scope of the present invention, and prepared for comparison with the extrusion apparatus of the present invention.
Figure 7 shows a displacement wave illustrating the embodiment shown in Figure 2.
DESCRIPTION OF Ti~E PREFERRED EM~30DIMENTS
The present invention will be explained in detail hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings.
An embodiment of an extrusion apparatus according to the present invention is shown in Figure 1. The extrusi~n apparatus comprises an extruder 1 and a die 2. The extruder 1 is provided with a hopper 3 at one end thereof (right side of the extruder in Figure 1), and a nozzle 4 at an opposite end thereof (left side of the extruder in Figure 1).
An extrusion material is fed from the hopper 3, melted in the extruder 1, and delivered to the die 2 through the nozzle 4 of the extruder 1 in a melted state.
200~
~ s ill-lstLclLe~ in l~igure 1, the die 2 comprises a con~illatioll of a ~-irst clie member 5 and a second die rnember 6. 'I'llese members 5 and 6 are combined by clamping together a first fixing member, such as a first flange 7, fixed to the rfirs~ die member 5 and a second fixing member, such as a second flange 8, fixed to the second die member 6, with bolts 9.
The first die member 5 has an inlet 10 for receiving the material extruded from the nozzle 4 of the extruder 1, and the second die member 6 has an inlet 11 for receiving the material from the first die member 5. The inlets 10 and 11 are connected to each other when the die members 5 and 6 are combined, and an outlet 12 for delivering the material from the die 2 is formed at a lower end of an interface formed when the die members 5 and 6 are combined.
The nozzle 4 in the extruder 1 is comlected to the inlet 10 of the first die member 5, and thus the material delivered out of the extruder 1 is introduced through the inlet 10 to the first die member 5, is passed through the inlet 11, to the second die member 6, and is then extruded from the die 2 through the outlet 12. The extruded material is cooled by a cooling apparatus (not shown). A desired shape is imparted to the material when it is extruded through the outlet 12.
At the side (left side in Figure 1~ opposite to the inlet side of the die 2, there are arranged an ultrasonic generator 14 and a transducer 15 driven by the generator 14 to generate the ultrasonic vibration. The right end of the transducer 15 is held in contact with the left end of the second die mernber 6, i.e., the surface opposite to the inlets 10 and 11 of the die 2. Namely, the transducer 15 is attached to the second die member 6 with a fixing member 13 such as a fixing screw. The vibration of the transducer 15 causes resonance of the die 2, i.e., the first die member 5 and the second die member 6.
'~0();~ 57 Il~ the pLe'`ellt i;~VelltiOIl, the die is designed to resonate at the n wavelellgth by the ultrasonic vibration which is gellerated by the transducer.
Figure 3 schelllatically shows the above resonance, whereill the resonance of the die 2 occurs at n wavelengths;
where n is _/2, _ is a positive integer, and in this particular case, n is 5. To reduce loss of the ultrasonic vibration in the die 2, _ is preferably less than three (i.e., n < 3).
As shown in Figure 3, loop portions and node portions appear alternately in the resonated die 2. The term "loop portion" used here means a portion at which a displacement wave of the ultrasonic vibration has the widest amplitude, i.e., a point at which the vibration has the strongest magnitude, and the term "node portion" means a portion at which the displacement waves of the ultrasonic vibration cross each other, i.e., a point at which no vibration occurs.
In the embodiment as shown in Figure 1, the die 2 is resonated during the extrusion, whereby a desired vibration of the die 2 occurs. As a result, the fluidity of the extrusion material flowing through the die 2 is greatly improved, and thus the productivity of the product from the outlet 12 is raised. Further, due to this enhanced fluidity of the material, the width of the die outlet 12 can be narrowed to enable the production of ultrathin or ultrafine articles.
Any resonance frequency can be employed for the die 2.
But to efficiently impart the vibration to the material in a flowable state, the frequency is preferably from 1 kHz to 1 MHz, more preferably from 10 kHz to 100 kHz, and the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration is preferably 0.1 to lOO~m, more preferably 5 to 50 ,um to improve the fluidity of the extrusion material.
Preferably, the position at which the transducer 15 and the die 2, i.e., the second die member 6, are joined 3 ~
toge~her coincides wit;h ~he loop portion of the resonance of the ciie 2, wher~by a mOst efficient transrnission of the ultrasollic vibration can be obtained.
rrhe die 2 may be prepared from various materials such as metal, ceramic or graphite, etc., but preferably is prepared from materials capable of reducing ultrasonic vibration transfer loss at an extrusion temperature. From the above viewpoint, aluminum, duralumin, titanium alloy, or graphite is preferable.
The first die member 5 and the second die member 6 are preferably held in contact with each other by the surfaces thereof, to thereby ensure an efficient transrnission of the ultrasonic vibration. Although the die 2 is composed of two die members 5 and 6 in the above embodiment, the die may be composed of a single member, or three or more mernbers, depending upon the shape of the final article. Where the die 2 is composed of a plurality of members by combining the same, the combined portions are preferably positioned around (i.e., at or near~ the loop portions of the resonance of the die 2, to ensure a most efficient transmission of the ultrasonic vibration.
The combined portion of the nozzle 4 and the inlet 10 of the first die member 5 preferably coincides witll, or is around (i.e., at or near), the node portion of the resonance of the die 2, as this prevents a loss of the vibration of the die 2 to the exterior via the nozzle 4.
The position of the outlet 12, i.e., the interfaces of the combined first and second die members 5 and 6 in the embodiment as shown in Figure 1, preferably coincides with, or is around (i.e., at or near), the loop portion of the resonance of the die 2, as this ensures that the vibration is efficiently applied to the extrusion material when delivered from the die 2.
The flanges 7 and 8 preferably coincide with, or are around (i.e., at or near), the node portion of the resonance of the die 2, respectively, to prevent a vibration ~oss to ;3~J~' ~le t'.~:eL`ior . '1`O I (?d~lCe IOSS of Lhe ultrasonic vibration at tht-se portions, preLerably thickness of each of the flanges 7 and ~ is made as t]~ as possible.
E;`urther, to avoid loss of the ultrasonic vibration of the die 2 to the exterior, preferably the bolts 9 are separated from (not in contact with) the first and second die members 5 and 6.
The first die member 5 may be combined with the second die member 6 by a usual method, i.e., by boring holes through the die members and clamping the members together with the bolts. In this case, however, to ensure that the bolts are not broken by the ultrasonic vibration, bolts made of titanium alloy, or the like should be used.
The design of the die 2 allows an adjustment of the resonance frequency by the ultrasonic generator 14, and therefore, adjustments of the frequency can be effected to cope with momentary variations of the resonance frequency caused by momentary changes of the load in the die 2, from the introduction of the material through the nozzle 4 of the extruder 1 into the die 2, to the final extrusion of the material from the outlet 12. Further, the apparatus is designed to be able to supply the necessary power (not more than the maximum power) to cope with momentary variations thereof. Namely, the present apparatus employs a system for automatically monitoring and adjusting the frequency, and a system for automatically controlling the power.
Figure 2 illustrates another embodiment of the extrusion apparatus according to the present invention, wherein the resonance of the die 2 occurs at one wavelength.
In this embodiment, the inlet 10 for receiving the material is arranged at the right side of the die 2, and the outlet 12 for delivering the material is arranged to the lower side of the die 2. The transducer 15 is held in contact with the upper surface of the die 2. The die 2 comprises the first die member 5 and the second die member 6. The second die member 6 is generally cylindric, and has a head portion 6a ~o~
wi~ t:hleads, a slloul(lel- por~ion 6b, and a side wall portion ~c. 'I`he second die melllber 6 is threadedly engaged with the first die memher 5 at the head portion 6a. As shown in Figure 7, the engaged position of the first and second die members 5 and 6, i.e., the position of the head portion 6a, is preferably located around (i.e., at or near) the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance in the die 2, and the shoulder portion ~b is preferably located around the center of node and loop portion of the resonance, because no or little vibration can assure firm engagement.
In the die 2 as shown in Figure 1, the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted in a direction perpendicular to the flow of the extrusion material, but when the inlet 10 and the outlet 12 are arranged as shown in Figure 2, the ultrasonic vibration can be transmitted in a direction which is parallel to the flow of the extrusion material. When an article such as a round column is produced, the latter embodiment is suitable for homogeneously exerting the effect of the ultrasonic vibration on the article The die 2 may be heated, preferably by a far infrared ray heater arranged in such a manner that the heater is not contact with the die. In this case, the heater is preferably fixed with screws to the die 2 around (i.e., at or near) the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance in the die 2. The die 2 may be heated by the use of a heat transfer oil. In this case, an inlet and an outlet of the oil are preferably arranged around the node portions of the ultrasonic resonance in the die 2.
The resonance is adversely affected, if a temperature distribution occurs in the heated die 2. In this case, it is desired to design the die, taking account of the temperature distribution so that the die 2 resonates well.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a horn 15a or a device for changing the amplitude of the vibration of the transducer 15 may be arranged between the ~ A
t l`al~'SCIUC('L` I 5 alld ~ f ' d ie ~, ~iS shown in Figures 1 and 2.
.~cc~ordillg to stiLl a~lo~ller elr~odime~t of the present illvelltioll, a device for chal-lgillg the direction of the vibration of the trallsd-lcer lS to a different direction may be arrallged between the transducer 15 and the die 2.
Figure 4 illustrates the embodiment of the present invention wherein the device 16 capable of changing the vikration direction, called a longitudlnal-longitudinal transformer (hereinafter referred to as L-L transformer), is incorporated in the die. As shown in Figure 4, the die 2 is provided with the L-L transformer 16 (shown by slanted line portion) composed of a pair of protrusions 16a and a pair of protrusions 16b. In the L-L transformer 16, the protrusions 16a (or the protrusions 16b) are opposite to each other, and the protrusion 16a and the protrusion 16b are at a right angle to each other. The L-L transformer 16 changes the direction of the vibration from the transducer 15 by gO, and transmits the directionally-changed vibration to 'che die 2. By employing the L L transformer 16 as described above, the transducer 15 can be arranged to the die 2 in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the noz~le 4 is extended.
As the extrusion material which may be used in the method or the apparatus in accordance with the present invention, there may be mentioned any materials which are flowable during the extrusion; for example, organic materials such as resins, inorganic materials such as inorganic polymers, ceramics, metals, glass, or foodstuffs, or a mixture thereof.
As the resins, there may be mentioned thermoplastic resins, for example, alpha-olefin resins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, syndiotactic polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polybutene, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, polymethylpentene, ionomer, polybutylene; polyester resins, such as polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyarylate;
~0(~ r;~^1 polyether resills, such as polysulfone, polyether sulfone, polyether ketone, polyetheret}ler ketone, polyallyl sulfone, polyoxybenzylene, polyphenylene oxide; polycarbonate resins;
polyacetal resins; polyimide resins; cellulose resins;
polyamide resins; polyvinylidene chlorides; polyamideimide resins; chlorinated polyethylenes; polymethacrylate resins;
EVA resins (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers); fluorine resins; polyurethane resins; MBS resins (methacrylate butadiens styrene copolymer); silicone resins; AAS resins (acrylate acrylonitrile styrene); allyl resins; AS resins tacrylonitrile-styrene resins); furan resins; ACS resins (acrylonitrile-chlorinated polyethylene-styrene); liquid crystaIline polymers; or AsS resins (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resins). Thermosetting resins, for example, epoxy resin, phenol resin, polybutadiene resin, silicone resin, unsaturated polyester resin, or amino resin also may be used. Further, thermoplastic elastomers, for example, styrene-butadiene elastomer, polyester elastomer, polyethylene elastomer, urethane elastomer, or vinyl chloride elastomer may be used. When a resin is used in the present invention, the melt fracture is reduced, and thus a final article having satisfactory properties can be produced.
The term "extrusion method" used herein includes any process wherein the flowable material is passed through the die to impart a desired shape thereto, for example, tubular-film extrusion, sheet extrusion, round-rod extrusion, pipe extrusion, profile extrusion, multi-layer extrusion, blow molding, wire coating, prepreg molding or monofilament extrusion. Further, the method and apparatus of the present invention may be applied to a pultrusion which is basically analogous to the extrusion; Therefore, it should be understood that the term extrusion includes the pultrusion process. The pultrusion process according to the present invention significantly reduces the roughness of the surface of the final product.
~Ot)~3~
E~a~ ?I ~s The present invention now will be further illustrated by, but is no means limited to, the following Examples, in comparison with Comparative Examples.
ExamPle 1 ~ l extrusion apparatus as shown in Figure 1 was used to extrude polyethylene (640~F, film blowing grade; Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd.). The die used was designed to resonate at one wavelength as schematically illustrated in Figure 5. The outlet 12 was positioned at a central point between the node and loop portions of the ultrasonic resonance in the die 2. The die 2 was a straight-manifold type T die having a lip height of 0.5 mm and a sheet width of 30 mm. The ultrasonic generator (SONOPET 1200-B;
Seidensha Electronics Co., Ltd.) used had a basic frequency of 19.15 kHz and an amplitude of 5 ~m. As the transducer, a PZT type one was used.
The extrusion was carried out under the following conditions:
Temperature of the extrusion material: 160C
Temperature of the die: 160C
Extrusion speed: 0.5 to 5.0 (max) kg/hr.
The extrusion material was treated under the above conditions while the die 2 was resonated, and the amount of melt fracture was observed. Further, the pressure in the nozzle was measured at the extrusion speed of 0.5 kg/hr. The pressure reflects the flow resistance of the extrusion material from the nozzle to the die.
Example 2 The procedure as described in Example 1 was repeated, except that, in the die 2, the outlet 12 was positioned at the loop portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
The results are listed in Table 1.
ComParative Example 1 The procedure as described in Example 1 was repeated, ~oo~
exce~)t that tlle ultrasol~ic wave was not yenerated.
C'onl~ Lative Ex~le ~
Tlle procedure as described in Example 1 was repeated, except that the transducer 15 was arranged at the die at the position at which the first die member 5 and the second die member 6 were combined, as shown in Eigure 6. The die 2 of this Comparative Example 2 was not resonated. The results of the Comparative Examples 1 and 2 are also listed in Table l.
The melt fracture observed was evaluated in three ratings as follows:
o : No melt fracture observed.
~ : Some melt fracture observed.
X : Considerable melt fracture observed.
Table 1 Extrusion sPeed (ka/hr) 0.5 _ 0.8 1.2 6.3 Example 1 ~ O O
(125)*
Example 2 O o (101) *
Comparative ~ X X X
Example 1 (168)~
Comparative A X X X
Example 2 (167)*
*...pressure at nozzle (kg/cm2).
As is clear from Table 1, the flow resistance of the extrusion material can be reduced, the occurrence of melt fracture can be inhibited even at a very high extrusion speed, and the productivity can be improved, by applying the ultrasonic wave to the T die to cause a resonance therein.
Although the present invention has been described with ;~00~ 5~
I ~
ref~e~rellce ~o specifio elllbo(~ ellts, various changes and modificati.olls obvious to those skilled in the art are deemed to ~e withirl the spirit, scope and concept oE the invention.
Currently, extrusion materials such as a plastic material have an ever-increasing molecular weight, or contain an increasingly higher content of a filler such as inorganic material, to improve the physical properties of the products, such as strength, rigidity, slidability, or the like.
The plastic material improved as above, however, exhibits poor fluidity in the die during extrusion, and as a result, the surface of a formed article becomes rough (melt fractures), or a pressure in the die becomes extremely high, and the die is deformed to thereby cause distortion of the formed article. To avoid the above defects, it is necessary in the conventional apparatus to lower the extrusion speed, i.e., reduce the producing speed.
Under the above circumstances, attempts have been ~ade to remedy such disadvantages by improving the fluidity of ~1)();3~
the eA~t;Lusioll mal~riaL i~ e ~3ie ciurirlg extrusion.
~ -~or examplc?, Japal~ese Ul~exalllined ~atent Publication No.
57-5144l proposes a process for increasing the extrusion speed by flowillg the material while applying a mechanical vibratiol! to the die, to thereby improve the fluidity of the extrusion material. ~'his process is not satisfactory, however, in that the mechanical vibration is merely applied to the fixed die, and thus, in practice little vibration is transmitted to the die, and therefore, satisfactory results cannot be obtained.
SUMMAP~Y OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, an object oE the present invention is to provide a process and an apparatus for carrying out extrusion wherein the fluidity of an extrusion material in a die is improved by insuring the application of vibration to the die. This improvement of the fluidity of the extrusion material raises the productivity of the extruded article, and further, makes it possible to obtain very thin and fine articles.
To achieve the above object, in accordance with the present invention, an extrusion is performed while a die is resonated by an ultrasonic in such a manner that the resonance occurs at an n wavelength, wherein n is m~2 and m is a positive integer.
Further, an apparatus of the present invention for carrying out an extrusion comprises an extruder for delivering an extrusion material in a flowable state under a pressure; a die having an inlet for receiving the extrusion material delivered out of the extruder to the die, and an outlet for delivering the material from the die to impart a desired shape thereto; a transducer arranged at the die; and an ultrasonic generator connected to the transducer which transmits an ultrasonic vibration from the generator to the die.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description.
BR~ ;`!)};`SC~lP'r:LON Ol`'l`ll!,l)i~WLNGS
E`igure 1 is a partiaJly broken-away side view of an en~bodilllellt of al~ extrusion ~)paratus according to the present invention;
Figure 2 is a partially broken-away side view of another embodiment of an extrusion apparatus according to the present invention;
Figure 3 shows a displacement wave illustrating an embodiment of an ultrasonic resonance caused in a die when an extrusion is carried out in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 4 is a schematic side view of still another embodiment of an extrusion apparatus according to the present invention;
Figure 5 shows a displacement wave illustrating another embodiment of an ultrasonic resonance caused in a die when an extrusion is carried out in accordance with the present invention; and Figure 6 is a schematic view of an apparatus not within the scope of the present invention, and prepared for comparison with the extrusion apparatus of the present invention.
Figure 7 shows a displacement wave illustrating the embodiment shown in Figure 2.
DESCRIPTION OF Ti~E PREFERRED EM~30DIMENTS
The present invention will be explained in detail hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings.
An embodiment of an extrusion apparatus according to the present invention is shown in Figure 1. The extrusi~n apparatus comprises an extruder 1 and a die 2. The extruder 1 is provided with a hopper 3 at one end thereof (right side of the extruder in Figure 1), and a nozzle 4 at an opposite end thereof (left side of the extruder in Figure 1).
An extrusion material is fed from the hopper 3, melted in the extruder 1, and delivered to the die 2 through the nozzle 4 of the extruder 1 in a melted state.
200~
~ s ill-lstLclLe~ in l~igure 1, the die 2 comprises a con~illatioll of a ~-irst clie member 5 and a second die rnember 6. 'I'llese members 5 and 6 are combined by clamping together a first fixing member, such as a first flange 7, fixed to the rfirs~ die member 5 and a second fixing member, such as a second flange 8, fixed to the second die member 6, with bolts 9.
The first die member 5 has an inlet 10 for receiving the material extruded from the nozzle 4 of the extruder 1, and the second die member 6 has an inlet 11 for receiving the material from the first die member 5. The inlets 10 and 11 are connected to each other when the die members 5 and 6 are combined, and an outlet 12 for delivering the material from the die 2 is formed at a lower end of an interface formed when the die members 5 and 6 are combined.
The nozzle 4 in the extruder 1 is comlected to the inlet 10 of the first die member 5, and thus the material delivered out of the extruder 1 is introduced through the inlet 10 to the first die member 5, is passed through the inlet 11, to the second die member 6, and is then extruded from the die 2 through the outlet 12. The extruded material is cooled by a cooling apparatus (not shown). A desired shape is imparted to the material when it is extruded through the outlet 12.
At the side (left side in Figure 1~ opposite to the inlet side of the die 2, there are arranged an ultrasonic generator 14 and a transducer 15 driven by the generator 14 to generate the ultrasonic vibration. The right end of the transducer 15 is held in contact with the left end of the second die mernber 6, i.e., the surface opposite to the inlets 10 and 11 of the die 2. Namely, the transducer 15 is attached to the second die member 6 with a fixing member 13 such as a fixing screw. The vibration of the transducer 15 causes resonance of the die 2, i.e., the first die member 5 and the second die member 6.
'~0();~ 57 Il~ the pLe'`ellt i;~VelltiOIl, the die is designed to resonate at the n wavelellgth by the ultrasonic vibration which is gellerated by the transducer.
Figure 3 schelllatically shows the above resonance, whereill the resonance of the die 2 occurs at n wavelengths;
where n is _/2, _ is a positive integer, and in this particular case, n is 5. To reduce loss of the ultrasonic vibration in the die 2, _ is preferably less than three (i.e., n < 3).
As shown in Figure 3, loop portions and node portions appear alternately in the resonated die 2. The term "loop portion" used here means a portion at which a displacement wave of the ultrasonic vibration has the widest amplitude, i.e., a point at which the vibration has the strongest magnitude, and the term "node portion" means a portion at which the displacement waves of the ultrasonic vibration cross each other, i.e., a point at which no vibration occurs.
In the embodiment as shown in Figure 1, the die 2 is resonated during the extrusion, whereby a desired vibration of the die 2 occurs. As a result, the fluidity of the extrusion material flowing through the die 2 is greatly improved, and thus the productivity of the product from the outlet 12 is raised. Further, due to this enhanced fluidity of the material, the width of the die outlet 12 can be narrowed to enable the production of ultrathin or ultrafine articles.
Any resonance frequency can be employed for the die 2.
But to efficiently impart the vibration to the material in a flowable state, the frequency is preferably from 1 kHz to 1 MHz, more preferably from 10 kHz to 100 kHz, and the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration is preferably 0.1 to lOO~m, more preferably 5 to 50 ,um to improve the fluidity of the extrusion material.
Preferably, the position at which the transducer 15 and the die 2, i.e., the second die member 6, are joined 3 ~
toge~her coincides wit;h ~he loop portion of the resonance of the ciie 2, wher~by a mOst efficient transrnission of the ultrasollic vibration can be obtained.
rrhe die 2 may be prepared from various materials such as metal, ceramic or graphite, etc., but preferably is prepared from materials capable of reducing ultrasonic vibration transfer loss at an extrusion temperature. From the above viewpoint, aluminum, duralumin, titanium alloy, or graphite is preferable.
The first die member 5 and the second die member 6 are preferably held in contact with each other by the surfaces thereof, to thereby ensure an efficient transrnission of the ultrasonic vibration. Although the die 2 is composed of two die members 5 and 6 in the above embodiment, the die may be composed of a single member, or three or more mernbers, depending upon the shape of the final article. Where the die 2 is composed of a plurality of members by combining the same, the combined portions are preferably positioned around (i.e., at or near~ the loop portions of the resonance of the die 2, to ensure a most efficient transmission of the ultrasonic vibration.
The combined portion of the nozzle 4 and the inlet 10 of the first die member 5 preferably coincides witll, or is around (i.e., at or near), the node portion of the resonance of the die 2, as this prevents a loss of the vibration of the die 2 to the exterior via the nozzle 4.
The position of the outlet 12, i.e., the interfaces of the combined first and second die members 5 and 6 in the embodiment as shown in Figure 1, preferably coincides with, or is around (i.e., at or near), the loop portion of the resonance of the die 2, as this ensures that the vibration is efficiently applied to the extrusion material when delivered from the die 2.
The flanges 7 and 8 preferably coincide with, or are around (i.e., at or near), the node portion of the resonance of the die 2, respectively, to prevent a vibration ~oss to ;3~J~' ~le t'.~:eL`ior . '1`O I (?d~lCe IOSS of Lhe ultrasonic vibration at tht-se portions, preLerably thickness of each of the flanges 7 and ~ is made as t]~ as possible.
E;`urther, to avoid loss of the ultrasonic vibration of the die 2 to the exterior, preferably the bolts 9 are separated from (not in contact with) the first and second die members 5 and 6.
The first die member 5 may be combined with the second die member 6 by a usual method, i.e., by boring holes through the die members and clamping the members together with the bolts. In this case, however, to ensure that the bolts are not broken by the ultrasonic vibration, bolts made of titanium alloy, or the like should be used.
The design of the die 2 allows an adjustment of the resonance frequency by the ultrasonic generator 14, and therefore, adjustments of the frequency can be effected to cope with momentary variations of the resonance frequency caused by momentary changes of the load in the die 2, from the introduction of the material through the nozzle 4 of the extruder 1 into the die 2, to the final extrusion of the material from the outlet 12. Further, the apparatus is designed to be able to supply the necessary power (not more than the maximum power) to cope with momentary variations thereof. Namely, the present apparatus employs a system for automatically monitoring and adjusting the frequency, and a system for automatically controlling the power.
Figure 2 illustrates another embodiment of the extrusion apparatus according to the present invention, wherein the resonance of the die 2 occurs at one wavelength.
In this embodiment, the inlet 10 for receiving the material is arranged at the right side of the die 2, and the outlet 12 for delivering the material is arranged to the lower side of the die 2. The transducer 15 is held in contact with the upper surface of the die 2. The die 2 comprises the first die member 5 and the second die member 6. The second die member 6 is generally cylindric, and has a head portion 6a ~o~
wi~ t:hleads, a slloul(lel- por~ion 6b, and a side wall portion ~c. 'I`he second die melllber 6 is threadedly engaged with the first die memher 5 at the head portion 6a. As shown in Figure 7, the engaged position of the first and second die members 5 and 6, i.e., the position of the head portion 6a, is preferably located around (i.e., at or near) the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance in the die 2, and the shoulder portion ~b is preferably located around the center of node and loop portion of the resonance, because no or little vibration can assure firm engagement.
In the die 2 as shown in Figure 1, the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted in a direction perpendicular to the flow of the extrusion material, but when the inlet 10 and the outlet 12 are arranged as shown in Figure 2, the ultrasonic vibration can be transmitted in a direction which is parallel to the flow of the extrusion material. When an article such as a round column is produced, the latter embodiment is suitable for homogeneously exerting the effect of the ultrasonic vibration on the article The die 2 may be heated, preferably by a far infrared ray heater arranged in such a manner that the heater is not contact with the die. In this case, the heater is preferably fixed with screws to the die 2 around (i.e., at or near) the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance in the die 2. The die 2 may be heated by the use of a heat transfer oil. In this case, an inlet and an outlet of the oil are preferably arranged around the node portions of the ultrasonic resonance in the die 2.
The resonance is adversely affected, if a temperature distribution occurs in the heated die 2. In this case, it is desired to design the die, taking account of the temperature distribution so that the die 2 resonates well.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a horn 15a or a device for changing the amplitude of the vibration of the transducer 15 may be arranged between the ~ A
t l`al~'SCIUC('L` I 5 alld ~ f ' d ie ~, ~iS shown in Figures 1 and 2.
.~cc~ordillg to stiLl a~lo~ller elr~odime~t of the present illvelltioll, a device for chal-lgillg the direction of the vibration of the trallsd-lcer lS to a different direction may be arrallged between the transducer 15 and the die 2.
Figure 4 illustrates the embodiment of the present invention wherein the device 16 capable of changing the vikration direction, called a longitudlnal-longitudinal transformer (hereinafter referred to as L-L transformer), is incorporated in the die. As shown in Figure 4, the die 2 is provided with the L-L transformer 16 (shown by slanted line portion) composed of a pair of protrusions 16a and a pair of protrusions 16b. In the L-L transformer 16, the protrusions 16a (or the protrusions 16b) are opposite to each other, and the protrusion 16a and the protrusion 16b are at a right angle to each other. The L-L transformer 16 changes the direction of the vibration from the transducer 15 by gO, and transmits the directionally-changed vibration to 'che die 2. By employing the L L transformer 16 as described above, the transducer 15 can be arranged to the die 2 in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the noz~le 4 is extended.
As the extrusion material which may be used in the method or the apparatus in accordance with the present invention, there may be mentioned any materials which are flowable during the extrusion; for example, organic materials such as resins, inorganic materials such as inorganic polymers, ceramics, metals, glass, or foodstuffs, or a mixture thereof.
As the resins, there may be mentioned thermoplastic resins, for example, alpha-olefin resins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, syndiotactic polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polybutene, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, polymethylpentene, ionomer, polybutylene; polyester resins, such as polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyarylate;
~0(~ r;~^1 polyether resills, such as polysulfone, polyether sulfone, polyether ketone, polyetheret}ler ketone, polyallyl sulfone, polyoxybenzylene, polyphenylene oxide; polycarbonate resins;
polyacetal resins; polyimide resins; cellulose resins;
polyamide resins; polyvinylidene chlorides; polyamideimide resins; chlorinated polyethylenes; polymethacrylate resins;
EVA resins (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers); fluorine resins; polyurethane resins; MBS resins (methacrylate butadiens styrene copolymer); silicone resins; AAS resins (acrylate acrylonitrile styrene); allyl resins; AS resins tacrylonitrile-styrene resins); furan resins; ACS resins (acrylonitrile-chlorinated polyethylene-styrene); liquid crystaIline polymers; or AsS resins (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resins). Thermosetting resins, for example, epoxy resin, phenol resin, polybutadiene resin, silicone resin, unsaturated polyester resin, or amino resin also may be used. Further, thermoplastic elastomers, for example, styrene-butadiene elastomer, polyester elastomer, polyethylene elastomer, urethane elastomer, or vinyl chloride elastomer may be used. When a resin is used in the present invention, the melt fracture is reduced, and thus a final article having satisfactory properties can be produced.
The term "extrusion method" used herein includes any process wherein the flowable material is passed through the die to impart a desired shape thereto, for example, tubular-film extrusion, sheet extrusion, round-rod extrusion, pipe extrusion, profile extrusion, multi-layer extrusion, blow molding, wire coating, prepreg molding or monofilament extrusion. Further, the method and apparatus of the present invention may be applied to a pultrusion which is basically analogous to the extrusion; Therefore, it should be understood that the term extrusion includes the pultrusion process. The pultrusion process according to the present invention significantly reduces the roughness of the surface of the final product.
~Ot)~3~
E~a~ ?I ~s The present invention now will be further illustrated by, but is no means limited to, the following Examples, in comparison with Comparative Examples.
ExamPle 1 ~ l extrusion apparatus as shown in Figure 1 was used to extrude polyethylene (640~F, film blowing grade; Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd.). The die used was designed to resonate at one wavelength as schematically illustrated in Figure 5. The outlet 12 was positioned at a central point between the node and loop portions of the ultrasonic resonance in the die 2. The die 2 was a straight-manifold type T die having a lip height of 0.5 mm and a sheet width of 30 mm. The ultrasonic generator (SONOPET 1200-B;
Seidensha Electronics Co., Ltd.) used had a basic frequency of 19.15 kHz and an amplitude of 5 ~m. As the transducer, a PZT type one was used.
The extrusion was carried out under the following conditions:
Temperature of the extrusion material: 160C
Temperature of the die: 160C
Extrusion speed: 0.5 to 5.0 (max) kg/hr.
The extrusion material was treated under the above conditions while the die 2 was resonated, and the amount of melt fracture was observed. Further, the pressure in the nozzle was measured at the extrusion speed of 0.5 kg/hr. The pressure reflects the flow resistance of the extrusion material from the nozzle to the die.
Example 2 The procedure as described in Example 1 was repeated, except that, in the die 2, the outlet 12 was positioned at the loop portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
The results are listed in Table 1.
ComParative Example 1 The procedure as described in Example 1 was repeated, ~oo~
exce~)t that tlle ultrasol~ic wave was not yenerated.
C'onl~ Lative Ex~le ~
Tlle procedure as described in Example 1 was repeated, except that the transducer 15 was arranged at the die at the position at which the first die member 5 and the second die member 6 were combined, as shown in Eigure 6. The die 2 of this Comparative Example 2 was not resonated. The results of the Comparative Examples 1 and 2 are also listed in Table l.
The melt fracture observed was evaluated in three ratings as follows:
o : No melt fracture observed.
~ : Some melt fracture observed.
X : Considerable melt fracture observed.
Table 1 Extrusion sPeed (ka/hr) 0.5 _ 0.8 1.2 6.3 Example 1 ~ O O
(125)*
Example 2 O o (101) *
Comparative ~ X X X
Example 1 (168)~
Comparative A X X X
Example 2 (167)*
*...pressure at nozzle (kg/cm2).
As is clear from Table 1, the flow resistance of the extrusion material can be reduced, the occurrence of melt fracture can be inhibited even at a very high extrusion speed, and the productivity can be improved, by applying the ultrasonic wave to the T die to cause a resonance therein.
Although the present invention has been described with ;~00~ 5~
I ~
ref~e~rellce ~o specifio elllbo(~ ellts, various changes and modificati.olls obvious to those skilled in the art are deemed to ~e withirl the spirit, scope and concept oE the invention.
Claims (24)
1. In a method for carrying out an extrusion in which an extrusion material in a flowable state is passed through a die under a pressure to impart a desired shape thereto, the improvement comprising carrying out the extrusion while the die is resonated by an ultrasonic wave in such a manner that the resonance occurs at an n wavelength, wherein n is m/2 and m is a positive integer.
2. A method according to claim 1, wherein an outlet of the die for delivering the extrusion material which has passed in the die is located around a loop portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
3. A method according to claim 1, wherein an inlet of the die for receiving the extrusion material delivered out of an extruder is located around a node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
4. A method according to claim 2, wherein the inlet of the die for receiving the extrusion material which has been delivered out of the extruder is located around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
5. A method according to claim 1, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, the die members are firmly joined to each other by at least one fixing member, and the fixing member is located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
6. A method according to claim 2, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, the die members are firmly joined to each other by at least one fixing member, and the fixing member is located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
7. A method according to claim 3, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, the die members are firmly joined to each other by at least one fixing member, and the fixing member is located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
8. A method according to claim 4, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, the due members are firmly joined to each other by least one fixing member, and the fixing member is located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
9. A method according to claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic vibration is applied to the die in a direction perpendicular to the direction of delivery of the extrusion material from the outlet of the die.
10. A method according to claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic vibration is applied to the die in a direction parallel to the direction of delivery of the extrusion
11. A method according to claim 5, wherein the perpendicular to the direction of delivery of the extrusion material from the outlet of the die.
12. A method according to claim 5, wherein the ultrasonic vibration is applied to the die in a direction parallel to the direction of delivery of the extrusion material from the outlet of the die.
13. A method according to claims 1, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, at least one of the die members is threadedly engaged with another die member, node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
14. A apparatus for carrying out an extrusion, comprising;
an extruder for delivering an extrusion material in a flowable state under a pressure;
a die having an inlet for receiving the extrusion material delivered out of the extruder to the die, and an outlet for delivering the material from the die to impart a desired shape thereto;
a transducer arranged at the die; and a ultrasonic generator connected to the transducer, whereby an ultrasonic vibration is transmitted to the die from the generator.
an extruder for delivering an extrusion material in a flowable state under a pressure;
a die having an inlet for receiving the extrusion material delivered out of the extruder to the die, and an outlet for delivering the material from the die to impart a desired shape thereto;
a transducer arranged at the die; and a ultrasonic generator connected to the transducer, whereby an ultrasonic vibration is transmitted to the die from the generator.
15. An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the transducer is arranged at the die on a surface thereof opposite to an inlet of the die for receiving the extrusion material delivered from the extruder.
16. An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the transducer is arranged at the die on a surface thereof opposite to an outlet of the die for delivering the extrusion material which has passed in the die.
17. An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein a device for changing a direction of the ultrasonic vibration is arranged between the transducer and the die.
18. An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein a device for changing an amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration is arranged between the transducer and the die.
19. An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, the die members are firmly joined to each other by at least one fixing member, and the die as a whole is resonated by an ultrasonic wave in such a manner that the resonance occurs at an n wavelength, wherein n is m/2 and m is a positive integer, and further, the fixing member and the inlet of the die for receiving the extrusion material are located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
20. An apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, the die members are firmly joined to each other by at least one fixing member, and the die as a whole is resonated by an ultrasonic wave in such a manner that the resonance occurs at an n wavelength, wherein n is m/2 and m is a positive integer, and further, the fixing member and the inlet of the die for receiving the extrusion material are located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
21. An apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, the die members are firmly joined to each other by at least one fixing member, and the die as a whole is resonated by an ultrasonic wave in Such a manner that the resonance occurs at an a wavelength, wherein n is m/2 and m is a positive integer, and further, the fixing member and the inlet of the die for receiving the extrusion material are located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
22. An apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, the die members are firmly joined to each other by at least one fixing member, and the die as a whole is resonated by an ultrasonic wave in such a manner that the resonance occurs at an a wavelength, wherein n is m/2 and m is a positive integer, and further, the fixing member and the inlet of the die for receiving the extrusion material are located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
23. An apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, the die members are firmly joined to each other by at least one fixing member, and the die as a whole is resonated by an ultrasonic wave in such a manner that the resonance occurs at an n wavelength, wherein n is m/2 and m is a positive integer, and further, the fixing member and the inlet of the die for receiving the extrusion material are located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
24. An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the die is composed of a plurality of die members, at least one of the die members is threadedly engaged with another die member, and the die as a whole is resonated by an ultrasonic wave in such a manner that the resonance occurs at an n wavelength, wherein n is m/2 and m is a positive integer, and further, the engaged position and the inlet of the die for receiving the extrusion material are located on the die around the node portion of the ultrasonic resonance.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
JP63294624A JPH069845B2 (en) | 1988-11-24 | 1988-11-24 | Extrusion molding method and apparatus |
JP63-294624 | 1988-11-24 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
CA2003457A1 true CA2003457A1 (en) | 1990-05-24 |
Family
ID=17810165
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
CA002003457A Abandoned CA2003457A1 (en) | 1988-11-24 | 1989-11-21 | Method and apparatus for extrusion |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US5068068A (en) |
EP (1) | EP0370394A3 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH069845B2 (en) |
KR (1) | KR950013716B1 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2003457A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (33)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JPH03215016A (en) * | 1990-01-20 | 1991-09-20 | Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd | Extruding method and device thereof |
DE4106645A1 (en) * | 1991-03-02 | 1992-09-03 | Philips Patentverwaltung | DEVICE FOR CONVERTING PLASTIC MEASURES INTO A STATE OF LOW VISCOSITY |
US5389412A (en) * | 1991-07-31 | 1995-02-14 | Gunze Limited | Thermoplastic polyimide tubular film |
FR2701886B1 (en) * | 1993-02-22 | 1995-06-02 | Hutchinson | Method for facilitating the flow of an elastomeric material through a tool, implementation system and machine equipped with such a system. |
WO1995024999A1 (en) * | 1994-03-16 | 1995-09-21 | Skf Usa Inc. | Method and apparatus for devulcanization of cross-linked elastomers |
US6416705B1 (en) | 1994-03-16 | 2002-07-09 | Skf Usa, Inc. | Method for devulcanization of cross-linked elastomers |
US6380264B1 (en) | 1994-06-23 | 2002-04-30 | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | Apparatus and method for emulsifying a pressurized multi-component liquid |
US6020277A (en) * | 1994-06-23 | 2000-02-01 | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | Polymeric strands with enhanced tensile strength, nonwoven webs including such strands, and methods for making same |
US6010592A (en) * | 1994-06-23 | 2000-01-04 | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | Method and apparatus for increasing the flow rate of a liquid through an orifice |
US5803106A (en) * | 1995-12-21 | 1998-09-08 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Ultrasonic apparatus and method for increasing the flow rate of a liquid through an orifice |
DE69514662T2 (en) * | 1994-07-08 | 2000-06-08 | Herbert Krenchel | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING BODIES FROM PARTICULATE MATERIAL AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED FROM THEM |
US5989420A (en) * | 1994-12-27 | 1999-11-23 | Yuugengaisya Mikazuki Bunkakaikan | Porous ceramic filter, method of manufacturing the same, ceramic filter manufacturing extrusion molding die and extrusion molding apparatus using the die |
GB9504433D0 (en) * | 1995-03-06 | 1995-04-26 | Whiteing Roland G | Profile forming |
JPH08244090A (en) * | 1995-03-09 | 1996-09-24 | Bridgestone Corp | Method and apparatus for relaxing amount of shrinkage of extruded rubber part |
US5868153A (en) * | 1995-12-21 | 1999-02-09 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Ultrasonic liquid flow control apparatus and method |
ZA969680B (en) | 1995-12-21 | 1997-06-12 | Kimberly Clark Co | Ultrasonic liquid fuel injection on apparatus and method |
US6053424A (en) | 1995-12-21 | 2000-04-25 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Apparatus and method for ultrasonically producing a spray of liquid |
US5840241A (en) * | 1996-04-02 | 1998-11-24 | Bishop; Richard Patten | Method of aligning fibrous components of composite materials using standing planar compression waves |
US5801106A (en) * | 1996-05-10 | 1998-09-01 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Polymeric strands with high surface area or altered surface properties |
US5772948A (en) * | 1996-11-19 | 1998-06-30 | Plastaflex Corporation | Melt-blown fiber system with pivotal oscillating member and corresponding method |
US6091025A (en) * | 1997-07-29 | 2000-07-18 | Khamsin Technologies, Llc | Electrically optimized hybird "last mile" telecommunications cable system |
DE19830296A1 (en) * | 1998-07-06 | 2000-01-13 | Az Formen & Maschbau Gmbh | Method and device for influencing the flow behavior |
US6294212B1 (en) * | 1999-09-20 | 2001-09-25 | Wenger Manufacturing Inc. | Method and apparatus for the production of high viscosity paste products with added components |
US6663027B2 (en) | 2000-12-11 | 2003-12-16 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Unitized injector modified for ultrasonically stimulated operation |
US6543700B2 (en) | 2000-12-11 | 2003-04-08 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Ultrasonic unitized fuel injector with ceramic valve body |
AU2003223213A1 (en) * | 2002-02-28 | 2003-09-16 | Scimed Life Systems, Inc. | Ultrasonic assisted apparatus and process |
US20040138410A1 (en) * | 2003-01-14 | 2004-07-15 | The University Of Akron | Ultrasound assisted process for increasing the crystallinity of slow crystallizable polymers |
DE10345961B4 (en) * | 2003-10-02 | 2005-08-18 | Ems Chemie Ag | Fluid and gas barrier property enhancement of extruded thermoplastic plastic pipes involves treatment of plastic melt with ultrasonic energy |
KR100876457B1 (en) * | 2005-07-29 | 2008-12-29 | 주식회사 엘지화학 | Solid state extrusion orientation method using ultrasonic wave and apparatus for same |
KR101138651B1 (en) * | 2007-01-26 | 2012-04-25 | (주)엘지하우시스 | Extrusion Equipment Including Clamp-Typed Ultrasonic Application Device |
US20090179356A1 (en) * | 2008-01-14 | 2009-07-16 | Ama, Inc. | Low Haze Thermoplastic Films, Methods and Manufacturing System For Forming the Same |
JP5774901B2 (en) * | 2011-04-28 | 2015-09-09 | 三菱エンジニアリングプラスチックス株式会社 | Resin extrusion die |
DK3603929T3 (en) * | 2018-07-30 | 2021-03-15 | Fund Eurecat | ULTRASOUND UNIT FOR A POLYMER INJECTOR |
Family Cites Families (18)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3194855A (en) * | 1961-10-02 | 1965-07-13 | Aeroprojects Inc | Method of vibratorily extruding graphite |
DE1515285A1 (en) * | 1963-01-16 | 1969-07-31 | Yawata Welding Electrode Co | Method and device for covering welding rods or welding wire |
US3233012A (en) * | 1963-04-23 | 1966-02-01 | Jr Albert G Bodine | Method and apparatus for forming plastic materials |
US3285442A (en) * | 1964-05-18 | 1966-11-15 | Dow Chemical Co | Method for the extrusion of plastics |
GB1105566A (en) * | 1965-04-28 | 1968-03-06 | Aeroprojects Inc | Mounting member for vibratory device and extrusion apparatus incorporating the same |
BE725685A (en) * | 1967-12-21 | 1969-06-18 | ||
US3619429A (en) * | 1969-06-04 | 1971-11-09 | Yawata Welding Electrode Co | Method for the uniform extrusion coating of welding flux compositions |
SU386977A1 (en) * | 1972-05-25 | 1973-06-21 | Государственное конструкторское бюро коксохимического машиностроени | JOESSING> &: 6I5L1-1O ' |
JPS50140561A (en) * | 1974-04-30 | 1975-11-11 | ||
JPS524558A (en) * | 1975-06-28 | 1977-01-13 | Ngk Spark Plug Co | Mouthpiece for extruder |
SU532529A1 (en) * | 1975-11-05 | 1976-10-25 | Московский Институт Химического Машиностроения | Ultrasonic processing method of polymeric materials |
DD134052A1 (en) * | 1977-12-08 | 1979-02-07 | Jens Haupt | ARRANGEMENT FOR THE VISCOSITIZATION LIGHTING OF PLASMA FILMS BY ULTRASOUND |
SU706250A1 (en) * | 1978-07-27 | 1979-12-30 | Предприятие П/Я Р-6594 | Method of making corrugated tubular articles from thermoplastic materials |
DD138523A1 (en) * | 1978-08-30 | 1979-11-07 | Reinhardt Schulz | DEVICE FOR POLYMERSHIP PROCESSING |
EP0045564A3 (en) * | 1980-07-29 | 1982-04-21 | Imperial Chemical Industries Plc | Extrusion |
FR2526335A1 (en) * | 1982-05-04 | 1983-11-10 | Legrand Sa | FLOATING CORE TRANSMISSION BODY, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE ULTRASONIC ASSISTANCE OF ANY TREATMENT, AND APPLICATION IN PARTICULAR TO COMPACTION AND TREFILING |
US4793954A (en) * | 1987-08-17 | 1988-12-27 | The B. F. Goodrich Company | Shear processing thermoplastics in the presence of ultrasonic vibration |
US5017311A (en) * | 1988-07-21 | 1991-05-21 | Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. | Method for injection molding into a resonating mold |
-
1988
- 1988-11-24 JP JP63294624A patent/JPH069845B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
1989
- 1989-11-17 EP EP19890121256 patent/EP0370394A3/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1989-11-21 CA CA002003457A patent/CA2003457A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1989-11-22 US US07/440,509 patent/US5068068A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1989-11-23 KR KR1019890017096A patent/KR950013716B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
EP0370394A3 (en) | 1991-07-03 |
EP0370394A2 (en) | 1990-05-30 |
JPH02141222A (en) | 1990-05-30 |
KR950013716B1 (en) | 1995-11-15 |
US5068068A (en) | 1991-11-26 |
KR900007575A (en) | 1990-06-01 |
JPH069845B2 (en) | 1994-02-09 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
CA2003457A1 (en) | Method and apparatus for extrusion | |
WO1991010552A1 (en) | Method of extrusion molding and apparatus therefor | |
US5863480A (en) | Process for making a filler reinforced thermoplastic composites having biaxially oriented components | |
CA2231533C (en) | Process for the variable limitation of a flat flow channel and process for extracting a mass channel of variable geometry | |
NZ271082A (en) | Cooker-extruder; apparatus for producing thermally treated biopolymers; comprises a feeding hopper, screws and a nozzle, there being at least one spatula pump between the screw and nozzle | |
JPS5844466B2 (en) | extrusion head | |
EP0288091B1 (en) | Flexible tube of thermoplastic resin having poor melt flowability | |
JPS58220717A (en) | Manufacturing method and equipment for extruded product having corner part | |
US6106146A (en) | Method and device for mixing or thermal homogenization of at least one fluid | |
KR20080090810A (en) | Microwave applying extruder for manufacturing honeycomb structural body | |
EP0394958A2 (en) | Method of plasticizing molding material and apparatus therefor | |
CA1068061A (en) | Plastics extrusion die head improvement | |
JP3582606B2 (en) | Extrusion molding equipment | |
JP3665790B2 (en) | Extrusion molding apparatus, extrusion molding method and extrusion molded article | |
CN2242172Y (en) | Inner foamed plastic plate formation equipment | |
JPH068307A (en) | Manufacture of plastic board | |
JPS6161809A (en) | Resin blow molding machine | |
CN211616522U (en) | Injection molding machine heating device | |
JPS62207624A (en) | Edge blasting of resin film and device thereof | |
JPH0480015A (en) | Screw for extrusion molding machine | |
JPH10315299A (en) | Manufacture of resin pipe and device therefor | |
JPH0413142Y2 (en) | ||
SU1154042A1 (en) | Apparatus for extrusion of plasticized powders | |
JPS6250288B2 (en) | ||
JP2511942Y2 (en) | Manufacturing equipment for foamed resin molding containing core material |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
FZDE | Discontinued | ||
FZDE | Discontinued |
Effective date: 19971121 |