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US 2001/0050155 A1Published application
Method for rapid reproduction of molds and mold components
OwnerRomain L. Billiet, Hanh Thi Nguyeninventors
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Abstract
The invention overcomes prior art problems associated with mass-production of technology-based commercial products like watch cases, mobile telephone housings, medical appliances, etc. such as high investment in tooling, delays in production, short economic tool life, inconsistence and mismatching between parts made in different geographical locations, etc., through the use of standardized, interchangeable ceramic mold inserts.
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A method for the rapid and accurate reproduction of single and multi-cavity molding tools and mold cavities, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing standard mold bases
- b. milling standardized pockets in said mold bases
- c. fabricating identical, interchangeable ceramic mold inserts having a standardized mounting surface and standardized external dimensions matching said standardized mold base pockets
- d. securing said identical, interchangeable ceramic mold inserts to said standardized mold base pockets
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