Patent ID: 6241506
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
A compression mold apparatus for compressing a segment, the compression mold apparatus comprising:a base having an elongated and substantially semi-circular mold cavity and an end plate including a blade mounted thereon, wherein the mold cavity has a top opening;a ram aligned with said top opening, the ram including two fixed opposing planar flank surfaces, and a ram groove, said two opposing planar flank surfaces being separated by said ram groove for mating with said blade while allowing linear movement within the mold cavity, wherein said fixed opposing planar flank surfaces are disposed at a predetermined fixed angle with respect to each other so as to prevent rotation of said opposing flank surfaces;a ram press affixed to the ram for translating said ram linearly along said blade within said mold cavity; anda plurality of cartridge heaters mounted in said base arranged around the mold cavity for heating the segment.