New IMD Film Designs from Autotype Cut Production Costs
July 23, 2003 | Richard Townsend
Autotype International Ltd has launched a new family of hardcoated films designed to meet the growing plastic component demands of the automotive industry, while helping to reduce both costs and lead times.
The new Autoflex In-Mould Decoration (IMD) films simplify the production process by reducing the number of manufacturing stages and streamlining part production.
The hardcoated films are reverse printed, formed and cut to shape before being back injection moulded.
Developed for shallow, medium and deep-draw IMD applications, Autotype's new films provide the perfect solution whereby intricate graphics can be reproduced on 3D components, such as HVACs, PRNDLs and other automotive interior parts. The four films that make up the range have been individually designed to
provide a variety of options, enabling end users to specify the film that best meets the demands of different applications.
The range includes Autoflex EBG, which is ideal for cost-effective embossing and s
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