In Mold Decoration on Plastic Injection Parts

Feature:

Development services in mechanical, electrical and electronic fields

IMD plastic processing in cleanroom environments, including UV drying and component cleaning

Assembly services from functional films to complete assemblies

System understanding

Extensive development expertise

In-depth knowledge of processes

Process and cost efficiencies through automation

Label printing using screen printing technology.

In-mold decoration (IMD) is a modern method of decorating electronic devices during the molding of plastic parts, including control panels. This solution has been applied in many industries and is becoming increasingly popular. In today's article, I will focus on analyzing the key features of this technology and the opportunities it brings to manufacturers in the home appliance, consumer electronics and automotive industries.

One of the major advantages of IMD technology is the ability to customize parts of different shapes, which are ideal for use as decorative or functional parts of electronic devices. Minghong Technology has currently applied this technology to front panels and control panels in industries such as home appliances, consumer electronics and automotive.

IMD technology can permanently bond pre-printed screen-printed labels to device parts, thereby improving the durability of the device and enhancing the appearance of the device. This eliminates the need for external labels, which would be exposed to mechanical damage during daily use of electronic devices.

Application:

in-Mold Decoration on Plastic Injection Parts is used in a wide range of industries, from small household electronic devices to the decoration of sports equipment to precision medical devices. The advantages of IMD technology lie in the printing durability and the flexibility of shape design, which allows it to be used in any field where both properties are required. Products where IMD excels as a decorative and functional element include:

Front panels of TVs and monitors, decoder housing components, curling irons, and various large and small appliances such as washing machines, dryers, refrigerators and ovens.

The design of dashboards and interior parts is crucial; IMD technology is particularly suitable for the needs of the automotive industry because it can form shapes that match the lines of the car.

In addition to parts that are mainly used as functional parts, such as control panels, IMD technology is also suitable for decorating helmets, sports goggles and other sports accessories. In this way, parts related to non-wearing logos or manufacturer brands can be marked.