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In-Mold Decorating

In-Mold Decorating. Matt Harp Andy Lesser Chris Sandison. Objective. To explain the process of in-mold decorating. Outline. Background & Theory Applications Alternate Methods Equipment/Process Advantages/Disadvantages Conclusion. Background & Theory. Introduced in the 1980’s

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In-Mold Decorating

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  1. In-Mold Decorating Matt Harp Andy Lesser Chris Sandison

  2. Objective • To explain the process of in-mold decorating

  3. Outline • Background & Theory • Applications • Alternate Methods • Equipment/Process • Advantages/Disadvantages • Conclusion

  4. Background & Theory • Introduced in the 1980’s • New methods needed • Complex shapes • Secondary operations • Durability • Time • Cost

  5. Applications • Common Areas of Use • Appliance panels • Automotive parts • Computer parts • Telecommunication devices

  6. Alternate Methods • Pad printing • Hot stamping • Two-shot injection molding • Screen printing

  7. Equipment • Extruder • Sheet or film • Mold insert shaping dies • Molding machine • Injection • Blow • Robotics

  8. Process • Decoration insert is formed • Multilayered sheet or film • Screen printed on second layer • Insert placed into mold cavity • Part is molded • Final decorated part is ejected

  9. Advantages • Decoration occurs during molding cycle • No secondary operations • Multicolored 3-D contoured surfaces • No adhesives • Precise graphic capabilities • No wear • Wide variety of materials

  10. Disadvantages • Film insert placed into mold • Manually • Robotics • Increases cycle time

  11. Conclusions • In-mold decoration • Simple process • Efficient • High quality decoration • Economical • Becoming the predominate process

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