Film extrusion method

A method of applying a film, including an adhesive tie layer and a top layer having a softening point temperature, to an extruded substrate to form a finished extrusion, the method comprising the steps of:

• heating the adhesive tie layer to a temperature of at least 180° C.;
• heating the extruded substrate;
• placing the adhesive tie layer of the film into contact with the receiving surface of the extruded substrate;
• applying a predetermined force to the film to bond the adhesive tie layer to the extruded substrate;
• and
• maintaining the top layer of the film at a temperature below the softening point temperature to prevent the top layer from being marred as the adhesive tie layer bonds to the extruded substrate.

A method of applying a film, including a top layer having a softening point temperature and an adhesive tie layer, to an extruded substrate to form a finished extrusion utilizing a tool having a first entry point, a second entry point, a chute at the second entry point, and an application shoe, the method comprising the steps of:

• feeding the extruded substrate into the tool at the first entry point;
• feeding the film through the chute and into the second entry point;
• heating the adhesive tie layer of the film as the film moves through the chute;
• heating the extruded substrate;
• placing the heated adhesive tie layer of the film into contact with the heated extruded substrate;
• activating the application shoe to apply a predetermined force to the film in order to bond the adhesive tie layer to the extruded substrate;
• and
• maintaining the top layer at a temperature below the softening point temperature to prevent the top layer from being marred as the adhesive tie layer bonds to the extruded substrate.