In-mold Alternatives To Postmold Decoration.

The article focuses on technologies that reduce the time and cost of finishing composite parts. Film insert molding involves second-surface decoration or predecorating a flat thermoplastic film. Some of the benefits of multilayer film system include the enhancement of surface features and adhesion. Durable identity graphics can be added to products using the in-mold labeling technique. Water transfer printing can add printed graphics to three-dimensional part surfaces. INSET: DIRECT MULTICOLOR IMAGING.