In Mold Lamination

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In mold lamination.

The pre printed film is inserted into the mold cavity and thermoformed. Both vinegar and rubbing alcohol have antimicrobial properties that help to kill any mold spores on the laminate floor. With mold behind an in mold lamination occurs between the fabric material and the injection molded resin. Insert molded imd injection molded products require a formable film.

The img vacuum form process provides the best grain definition on the molded part as the heated sheet material is imprinted vacuum formed into an upper female grained mold surface. In mold laminating is well established in europe where automotive molders are using it for door panels consoles instrument panels glove boxes knee bolsters rear shelves pillar covers and trunk liners. The upper mold surface is typically built as a nickel shell tool that contains the desired grain on the surface of the mold. The desired finished side of the part dictates the orientation of the mold.

The benefits are proven in the field in europe says ralf liese general manager for krauss maffei in the u s. Open mold laminating processes. Mix equal parts water rubbing alcohol and white vinegar in a bucket.