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The In-Mould-Graining (IMG) process offers the advantages of thermoforming while meeting all requirements for an optimal surface - with no grain stretch.
The IMG process transfers the grain structure onto the foil during the thermoforming process. The mold's upper shell, which carries the grain being embossed onto the molded part is designed air-permeable for thermoforming. The grain-embossed skins produced in this way can be further processed by seperate backfoaming, back injection, back pressing or also by direct laminating onto substrate in the same operation.
The economic benefits of classic thermoforming technology have been combined with the optical advantages of modern molded skin and laminating technologies.
The advantages at one glance:
- Forming or laminating without grain stretch
- Economic alternative to slush skin, spray skin or RIM skin
- Grain adjustment between different components
- Embossing of logos
- Different grain zones on the same component
- Suitable for compact and foam foils
- Small undercuts can be implemtented
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Business unit Plastics Technologies
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IMG –Technology
