Method of fabricating in-mold graphics

Details Method of fabricating in-mold graphics Method of fabricating in-mold graphics

1993-11-01

1994-08-16

Powell, William

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Delaminating processes adapted for specified product

Delaminating in preparation for post processing recycling step

156630, 156633, 156643, 156645, 156658, 156668, 156905, B44C 122

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ABSTRACT:
A method for fabricating an in-mold graphics surface (16). A layer of an etchable material(12) is molded on a contrasting surface (13). The layer is then etched to expose the contrasting surface and produce the in-mold graphics surface. In another embodiment, a layer of hardcoat material (11) is molded over the etchable layer. The etching is accomplished by using a laser beam to selectively etch the etchable layer, while not etching the contrasting surface. The hardcoat layer (11), the etchable layer (12), and the contrasting surface (13) can be molded to a larger part (14) during an injection molding process. The graphic desing is later etched in the part to produce a customized design.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3052581 (1962-09-01), Gutknecht
patent: 4552829 (1985-11-01), Masaki
patent: 5259926 (1993-11-01), Kuwabara et al.
"New Design Consideration: Recyclability" from Plastics Design Forum, May/Jun. 1990.

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