Patent ID: 6468456
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: B29C,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of constructing an imagesetter optics carriage guideway system having a pair of substantially flat, parallel, laterally spaced, elongate, locating or load bearing surfaces of a desired flatness or profile, the method comprising:a) providing a base on which the pair of locating or load bearing surfaces are to be created; b) locating one or more moulding members each having a master surface with the desired flatness or profile facing and spaced from the base; c) supplying a curable material to a region between the base and a respective master surface of the one or more moulding members whereby the curable material contacts both the base and a respective master surface; d) curing the curable material; and, e) removing the one or more moulding members so as to leave one or both of the pair of locating or load bearing surfaces having the desired flatness or profile provided on the exposed surface of the cured material, so as to define a pathway for movement of the carriage in the imagesetter optics carriage guideway system.