We are experts at thin gauge lamination providing our customers with superior quality laminates that can also be printed to further customize your design and part.
In mold lamination.
As the name implies open mold laminating of fiber reinforced plastics is achieved utilizing a single open top or bottom semi rigid concave or convex mold.
Img in mold grain.
Both vinegar and rubbing alcohol have antimicrobial properties that help to kill any mold spores on the laminate floor.
Mix equal parts water rubbing alcohol and white vinegar in a bucket.
Insert molded imd injection molded products require a formable film.
The upper mold surface is typically built as a nickel shell tool that contains the desired grain on the surface of the mold.
The pre printed film is inserted into the mold cavity and thermoformed.
The benefits are proven in the field in europe says ralf liese general manager for krauss maffei in the u s.
The desired finished side of the part dictates the orientation of the mold.
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.
With mold behind an in mold lamination occurs between the fabric material and the injection molded resin.