MOLDING - IN-MOLD DECORATION

Process Highlights

  • Combines injection molding with a unique combination of decorating and forming processes.
  • Seals in the graphics during the molding process, letting the graphics retain a crisp, colorful and new appearance.
  • Creates a durable part to the second-surface decoration.
  • Provides one precisely shaped part for your product.

Benefits

  • Increases cost effectiveness due to the reduction in the number of component parts required for assembly.
  • Enhances the quality and flexibility of the product's design.
  • Resists chips, scratches, marring, peeling and excessive glare.
  • Shapes to the look and feel of your product, providing one complete design look.
  • Offers full-color and a range of surface and technical patterns.
  • LCD/LED windows and protected 2nd surface graphics.
  • Close proximity to light sources - Heat Deflection of 270°F/133°C and a continuous use temperature of 185°F/85°C.
  • Reduces problems with static.
  • Chemical Resistant, UV, UL and other flammability codes.
  • Wood-grain, Brushed Steel, Chrome, Screen Printed Texture and Textured Film.
  • Cosmetically hides material flow lines, weld lines and imperfections.

Substrate Materials

  • ABS
  • Polycarbonate
  • PVC

 

    Resin Materials

    • PC (Lexan®)
    • PC/PBT (Xenoy®)
    • PC/ABS (Cycoloy®)
    • PC/PET (Valox®)
    • PC/ASA (Geloy®)
    • ABS (Cycolac®)
    • Modified PPE (Noryl®)
    • Polypropylene

    General Applications

    • Telecommunications
    • Large and small appliances
    • Electronics
    • Automotive
    • Medical
    • Cosmetic Packaging
    • Products currently using direct screen-printing or pressure sensitive labels