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Characteristics of IMD process technology

Release time:

2023-06-08 16:34

IMD technology is called in-mold decoration technology (In-Mold Decoration), also known as coating-free technology. Because the traditional plastic processing technology can not meet the needs of the new era of gradual progress, many developed countries such as the United States, Japan and Germany began to find new processes to meet the emerging consumer electronics material processing,

As a result, the characteristics of IMD process technology began to enter the market.

IMD process technology can integrate in-mold injection molding and post-processing technology (film is printed, high-pressure molded, and molded by punching and plastic fusion), and is a relatively automated process, so compared to traditional processes,

It can simplify the production process and improve production efficiency. At the same time, due to the relative automation, it overcomes the interference of many human factors, and can improve the complexity and quality of the pattern and the durability of the pattern.

At present, IMD process technology is mostly used in home appliance shells, digital electronic products decorative shells and interior parts, etc., with a wide variety. Compared with traditional process products, IMD products have the following advantages: ① strong deformation resistance ② scratch resistance and wear resistance,

Long service life. Using this process (IMD) to produce and process components can achieve "texture", "color three-dimensional sense", "multi-color" and other effects, while the production process is environmentally friendly.

The above description is the characteristics and advantages of IMD technology, but it should be noted that not all plastic products surface can be beautified with IMD technology

. Since there are still many processes in IMD process technology that belong to the research and development stage, and some material processing processes have not been perfected, professional product technicians are required to analyze whether IMD process is required for printing.