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LATEST AUTOTYPE FILM INSERT MOULDING SOLUTIONS ON SHOW AT PDM 2005 12-14 APRIL 2005
10 February 2005 - Autotype International
| At this year’s Plastics Design and Moulding 2005 exhibition, Autotype International will be promoting its latest range of hardcoated formable films and texture lacquers for the Film Insert Moulding process (also known as In-Mould Decoration). |
In particular, Autotype will be previewing its Autoflex films and Aquatex formable texturing inks, which are designed to enable significant improvements to be achieved in both the aesthetic and functional
characteristics of plastic components. AUTOFLEX
The Autoflex range of formable polycarbonate films can be shallow or deep drawn, and incorporates a hardcoat surface to provide a durable, high gloss finish. The range is available with polycarbonate, polyester or PMMA substrate bases and offers excellent chemical and solvent resistance. The range is available with a variety of performance capabilities including Autoflex XtraForm, which is ideal for mobile phone applications. The deep draw characteristics of XtraForm allow the front housing, lens and back housing of a mobile phone case to be integrated in one component part. AQUATEX
Aquatex FPH is a range of four water based, screen printable and formable texturing inks that are specially designed for Film Insert Moulding applications. The range includes supermatt, fine and coarse versions plus a gloss modifier. The four inks, which are suitable for deep profile applications, can be blended together to enable a wide range of surface textures and gloss finishes to be achieved. In addition, when selectively printed, Aquatex enables the integration of both gloss and textured areas to be incorporated on a single part. FILM INSERT MOULDING
Film Insert Moulding is an innovative, flexible and cost-effective method of In-Mould Decoration (IMD) that produces high quality profiled or three dimensional plastic parts. Typical components include fascia panels, lenses, keypads and mouldings for mobile phones and telecommunications equipment, consumer appliances and automotive trim and dashboard panels. The process can significantly reduce the number of production stages and component parts, cutting both production time and cost, while improving the quality, complexity and durability of finished products.
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About: Autotype International
Specialist coating technology developed by Autotype is used for a wide range of touch and vision electronic applications, including membrane switches and for In Mould Decorated (IMD) products in the automotive, telecommunications and domestic appliances sectors.The company's expertise in precision coating technology enables it to transform and enhance the performance of films for many high technology and demanding applications. These films can provide efficient means of reproducing exacting images or offer protective features such as resistance to aggressive chemicals and be used as stable substrates in the production of key electronic or medical components. Precision graphic systems for the printing sector have enabled industrial screen printers to compete with alternative technologies in the quest for the most complex and accurate reproduction process. The company operates from three locations: Autotype International, in Wantage, England; Autotype Americas Inc. in Schaumburg, near Chicago; Autotype International (Asia) Pte. Ltd. from Singapore. From these three locations we are able to maintain worldwide coverage through experienced and dedicated sales personnel, responding in real time to the changing needs of local markets.
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