In Mold Lamination

Open mold laminating processes.

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. The pre printed film is inserted into the mold cavity and thermoformed. 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. Img in mold grain.

With mold behind an in mold lamination occurs between the fabric material and the injection molded resin. 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. 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.

Mix equal parts water rubbing alcohol and white vinegar in a bucket. The upper mold surface is typically built as a nickel shell tool that contains the desired grain on the surface of the mold. Insert molded imd injection molded products require a formable film.