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Film Insert MouldingHardcoated films
• Superior high gloss finish• Deep formability• Optical clarity• Tight graphic registration• Hardcoated scratch resistant surface• Excellent chemical resistance
Key Features
Film Insert Moulding is a versatile and cost effective
method of advanced decoratingand manufacturing plastic parts
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Cost effectiveness and manufacturing efficiencyIntegrating many components into one single part saves on tooling and assembly costs. Our hardcoated films are alsoavailable with a matt base finish, which improves robothandling during automated stacking and feeding operations.
Wide spectrum of decoration effectsDepending on the specific film, products can be moulded toalmost any shape and depth. Use AUTOFLEX AutoFormTM
for shallow parts, AUTOFLEX HiFormTM for medium draw orAUTOFLEX XtraFormTM for the ultimate deep forming. All filmscan be decorated using a wide range of printing techniques,most commonly screen printing.
Film Insert MouldingFilm Insert Moulding (FIM) is a versatile and cost effective method of decorating and manufacturingplastic parts, it is an advanced form of In Mould Decoration (IMD) or In Mould Labelling (IML). The flat filmis firstly reverse decorated (normally screen printed), then optionally formed, cut and finally back injectionmoulded.
With FIM you can easily integrate components such as lens and body into a single unit using just onepiece of our formable hardcoated films.
Chrome effect FIM inks
AQUATEX FPHTM lacquer usedto create a texture on thelens surround
Key Benefits
Create custom texturesWith our AQUATEX FPHTM lacquers, you can create analmost infinite range of tactile textures on parts orselective areas of the part.
Extreme durabilityOur unique hardcoated films offer excellent hardness,abrasion and chemical resistance. The films are reverseprinted thereby protecting the decoration withoutrequiring spray painting or other post mould process. Ourfilms meet the specifications of the automotive, applianceand telecoms industries.
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Screen printing Injection mouldingForming optional
The Process
Cutting
AutomotiveTodays market, expect a smooth high quality finish to thesurface area of car interior trim and decorative parts. AtMacDermid Autotype we can deliver this with our FIMprocesses and AUTOFLEX XtraForm™, a formable hardcoatedpolycarbonate film with a deep high gloss finish. Designedto be UV cured providing maximum formability with scratchand chemical resistance. The durability of the surfaceproduced makes for an attractive long lasting qualitycomponent. In addition, AQUATEX FPH™ texture varnishesoffer a cost effective method of adding selective surfacetexture or antiglare effects to a part, such as instrumentclusters, HVACs, radio bezels, PRNDL and trims.
TelecomsMacDermid Autotype hardcoated films can be used for InMould Labelling (IML) to create lenses, housing and keypadsor even offer the possibility of integrating the housing andlens for example outer casings for mobile phones. The filmsThe films offer unrivalled pencil hardness, scratch andabrasion resistance.
ApplianceFlat or formed control panels with domed switches andlenses can be integrated into one component usingMacDermid Autotype hardcoated films. The scratch, abrasionand chemical resistance of the films provide superior controlpanel durability for demanding domestic applianceapplications.
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Film Insert Moulding
It takes more than innovation, high performance productsand superior technical service to help our customerscompete and win in today’s global market place. It takes a total commitment to understand their needsand the ability to provide the right solutions – every time.
Grove Road, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 7BZ, UKTel: +44 (0) 1235 771111 Fax: +44 (0) 1235 771196 [email protected]
No. 20 Tuas Avenue 6 Singapore 639307Tel: + 65 689 79670 Fax: + 65 686 [email protected]
www.macdermidautotype.com
Features
Deep form Medium form EmbossPencilhardness
Scratch /abrasionresistant
Chemical /solventresistant
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The information and recommendations in this publication are believed to be accurate and are offered in good faith. Suggestions concerning uses and applications are only the opinion of MacDermid Autotype Limited and users should carryout their own testing procedures to confirm suitability for their purposes. Except in the case of death or personal injury caused by the materials, MacDermid Autotype Limited MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND EXCLUDES ANYSTATUTORY WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED other than that materials conform to their current applicable standard specification. Statements herein therefore should not be construed as guarantees of satisfactory quality or fitness for purpose.The responsibility of MacDermid Autotype Limited for claims arising out of breach of guarantee, negligence, strict liability or otherwise is limited to the purchase price of the material. Suggestions concerning working practices and proceduresare based on the practices adopted by existing users of the products and are made in good faith. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE COMPLIED WITH.MacDermid Autotype Limited does not provide any advice on such laws and regulations and accepts no responsibility, express or implied, for breach of such regulations. WARNING: Nothing in this guide or in these technical specifications shouldbe construed to imply or suggest that the user employ operations or create articles, which would infringe any patents belonging to third parties. Specifically, without limitation, using these products to form three dimensional printed or colouredproducts under certain conditions may infringe one or more of the following patents or their equivalent patents in other jurisdictions:US 5,108,530US 5,733,651US 5,648,414It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that its operations, the conditions of processing, and articles of manufacture do not infringe the foregoing patents, or any third party patents. MacDermid does not accept responsibility in this regard.With regard to the foregoing specifically noted patents, if a customer chooses to operate under the conditions claimed in the applicable patent in the applicable jurisdiction it is MacDermid’s understanding that licenses can be obtained fromBayer Aktiengesellschaft. However, obtaining such a license shall be the sole responsibility of the customer, as MacDermid assumes no responsibility for infringement of such patents.
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HARDCOATED POLYCARBONATE FILMS
AUTOFLEX XtraFormTM – Gloss
AUTOFLEX HiFormTM – Gloss
AUTOFLEX AutoFormTM – Antiglare or Gloss
HARDCOATED POLYESTER FILMS
AUTOFLEX HiForm PETM – Gloss
AUTOFLEX AutoFormTM PE – Gloss & Antiglare
AUTOTEXTM – Velvet & Fine textured
HARDCOATED PMMA FILMS
AUTOFLEX AutoFormTM PMG – Gloss
HARDCOAT TEXTURE LACQUERS
FOTOTEXTM – UV or Linde nitrogen curable
AQUATEX FPHTM – UV curable,
a blendable range of Fine,
Coarse and Supermatt finishes
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