Patent ID: 8469685
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A resurfacing apparatus for resurfacing a cylindrical member comprising: a cylindrical member having an outer surface comprising semicrystalline thermoplastic having a surface energy that is below about 30 ergs/cm a load arm located proximate the cylindrical member outer surface for engaging the outer surface and moving it from a first position to a second position proximate at least one heater roller; a resurfacing assembly including a resurfacing heater to engage the outer surface of the cylindrical member with the at least one heater roller at an initial pressure of at least 5 psi and at an initial temperature of between 10° C. below the melt temperature and the melt temperature of the thermoplastic using an internal heater; and a controller to control the rotation of the cylindrical member while engaged with the at least one heater roller for a time sufficient to resurface the outer surface of the cylindrical member.