IMD, Mold Decorating Manufacturers and IMD, Mold Decorating Suppliers

In-Mold Decorating (IMD)
IMD has rapidly become the decorative process of choice for top OEMs and designers in the past
few years, as they have realized that IMD technology has many advantages. IMD cuts downcost
and boosts quality in many fields, from automobile HVAC panels to the housing and display lenses
on many of today's personal telecommunication products. Combining our expertise in Mold
making, screen printing, forming, plastic injections and material science, FTMould remains at the
forefront in the development and application of this new technology. Our total integration of
processes reduces the design lead-time, improves the overall quality and allows us to offer the
most competitive pricing in the industry.

Advantages of IMD
1. Graphics and colors will not wear off
2. 3D graphics directly formed
3. Suitable for high and low production volume
4. Quick graphic change possible
5. Enhanced 3D effect and surface finish
6. Unlimited colors
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From initial design review and consultation to the final packaging of the finished part, FTMould offers comprehensive program management to ensure the realization of your product goals. From
thin-wall molding to IMD decoration process, we are fully capable of satisfying all of today's plastic
injection needs.

Post Injection Processes:

• Vacuum Plating
• Color Filling
• Product Assembly
• Spray Painting
• Silkscreen Printing
• Pad Printing
• Mechanical Component Integration
• Hot Stamping
• Conductive Coating

IMD is widely recognized as the new standard for decoration of injection molded plastic products.
IMD allows the product designer to incorporate print quality colors and graphics into their plastic
molded products. It is a cost effective alternative to traditional secondary decorating processes
such as pad printing and painting.
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A decorated film insert (applique) is placed in an injection mold and plastic is injected behind the
applique to form the finished part. The applique becomes an integrated part of the finished product,
eliminating the need for secondary tasks such as painting or pad printing. This exciting
advancement in the decorating process allows finished products to tolerate more wear and tear,
resist tampering and boast distinctive artwork.
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We provide a broad range of IMD services, including the following:
2D and 3D IMD appliques
Unlimited PMS or custom color inks
Matte finishing and texturizing
Roll-to-roll services
Turn-key tool design and IMD molding and assembly services
Full-range of design and engineering support
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In addition, we perform all of the printing, forming and trimming of our IMD appliques in-house. We
build many of our own tools, guaranteeing quality and reducing lead-times. Our IMD team of
process engineers, tooling engineers, chemists, and graphic designers, is dedicated to helping
our customers realize the many benefits of IMD.