IMD-Technique - integration of surface design
Injection molding and decorating at the same time
Whether it is trim sections in cars or electronic microassem-blies – in-mold-decoration has become firmly established in a variety of applications: IMD is a highly efficient and cost-effective technique for the finishing of pro-ducts, as it combines production and decoration of the molding into a single processing step. For some time now, OECHSLER has been employing this tech-nique for various module component groups, especially in large-scale production, as well as for short-lived products subject to frequent de-coration changes.
... with latest process technology
In the process of in-mold-decoration a continuous IMD film, the carrier of the decoration, is fully automatically inserted between the two parts of the tool, positioned in the mold and retained. When the tool is closed, the hot plastic material is injected from behind to form instantly a per-manent bond with the decoration pattern detaching from the film. After a short cooling period, the finished decorated part can be removed; the carrier film is fed through the mold, while the decorative pattern is simul-taneously positioned for the next cycle.
OECHSLER – In-Mold-Decoration at a glance
- We give advice and assist you in adapting your product design
to meet IMD requirements
- Predetermined selection of basic materials and process con-
figuration for proper adaptation to IMD
- Use of latest IMD tooling techniques, construction of IMD tools
- Fully automatic surface tests according to defined quality criteria
- End-to-end supply management
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For further information please read the Information sheet IMD. |
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