Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
In Mold Decorating
of Injection Molded Parts
Advantages:
Design Flexibility allows customers to express
their personalities while the products are
easily manufactured.
Multiple colors, effects and textures with a
single operation that are complete when the
part comes out of the mold.
Legend/graphics wear is almost
indestructible with second surface printing.
A cost effective solution over alternative
decorating techniques.
Changing legends / languages / graphics is
very easy by simply changing the printing.
Disadvantages:
Time to market issues with necessary
developmental iterations.
Some graphics such as concentric circles,
long lines and parallel lines should be
avoided because of the unavoidable
distortion induced by the IMD process.
Materials are limited to non V-0 rated Polycarbonate and ABS resins.
Panels
For scratch/abrasion resistance legends and
graphics.
For art graphics/decoration.
For multi-color legends and graphics.
Integrating components such as a lens /
window & a panel.
Common Terms
Common Terms
Americas
Headquarters
600 W. Wilbur Avenue
Coeur dAlene, ID 83815
208-765-8000
Europe
Asia
Hofer Strae 5
D-86720 Nrdlingen, Germany
+49 (0) 9081 800-1
eit.sales@esterline.com
www.esterline.com/interfacetechnologies