Patent ID: 6596357
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: B29C,B29D,B29K,B29L,G03G,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of forming a fuser member, comprising:providing a substrate; depositing a silicone rubber primer on the substrate; placing the primed substrate into an injection molding machine; injecting a silicone rubber compound about the primed substrate to form a baselayer; curing the silicone rubber baselayer; cleaning the silicone rubber baselayer; applying a primer of a blend of silane and polyamide resin that adheres to the silicone rubber baselayer; pre-baking the silicone rubber baselayer; applying a fluoropolymer primer that adheres to the pre-baked silicone baselayer; spraying a fluoropolymer topcoat onto the primed and pre-baked silicone rubber surface; and curing the coated substrate.