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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2007
Mark Manuel, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Thomas N. Greaves, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Matthew T. Lowney, Davisburg, MI (US);
Michael Wasylenko, Metamora, MI (US);
Mark Manuel, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Thomas N. Greaves, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Matthew T. Lowney, Davisburg, MI (US);
Michael Wasylenko, Metamora, MI (US);
Floodcooling Technologies, L.L.C., Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, a tool for forming an article in a molding operation has a tool body formed from a non-particulate material, with a particulate material bonded to the body. The body provides a forming surface for forming the article. The particulate material, or the particulate material and the tool body collectively provide a duct for conveying a fluid for transfer of heat with the forming surface. In another embodiment, the tool has a tool body formed from a non-particulate material with a cavity and the particulate material is disposed within the cavity. A heat transfer material is disposed in the cavity bonding the particulate material to the tool body. Methods for manufacturing such tools are also disclosed.