Method for making press-in-place gaskets

Abstract

Processes for making press-in-place (PIP) gaskets. Representative components with gasket cavities (grooves) are prepared and the cavities are filled with a curable molding material. Once the molded gaskets are hardened, they are removed from the cavities. The molded sample gaskets are then measured, preferably by a laser scanner, and drawings are prepared based on the measurement data. Appropriate tooling is then created and the gaskets are produced.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of US Utility Patent Application Serial No. 13 / 706,128, filed December 5, 2012, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] This invention relates to gaskets, and more particularly to the manufacture of press-in-place gaskets. Background technique [0004] Gaskets are known to provide sealing between parts and components in vehicles and in all types of engines. For example, gaskets are commonly used today to seal manifolds, oil pans, valve covers, and the like. Many such gaskets are made of rubber or elastomeric materials, although some are made of fibrous or felt-like materials. [0005] Depending on their function and sealing performance, these gaskets come in many styles and varieties. Some gaskets are manufactured from rubber to a uniform shape for various applications, such as O-ring seals, and some gaskets are manufactured to ...

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The final part may not fit exactly and the tooling used to make the gasket may need to be rebuilt or scrapped

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