Technology lecture for FIM/IMD Final session: Explanation of the Injection Process

1. The third process stage of FIM/IMD: Injection (Injection molding)

Injection (Injection molding) is the method whereby the heated and fluidized plastic material is injected under pressure into the cavity of the closed mold and then solidified inside to form the molded object that corresponds to the cavity of the mold.

2. The problem to which we should pay attention in injection process

The problem that can occur in injection process of Film Insert Molding is “wash-out”.

“Wash-out” is the phenomenon which the base material and ink surface around the gate is melted by the pressure and heat of resin that is injected at high temperature during injection.

 Illustration of wash-out

 Measures for wash-out

To solve the problem that occurs in injection process of Film Insert Molding, ink is required to provide wash-out resistance = high heat resistance and toughness.

We supply the inks such as IPX-HF, etc., that are excellent in heat resistance and toughness.

Note also that mold with exclusive design, idea for gate position, etc. could be effective for prevention of wash-out.

Further, as for the molding condition, compared with load on ink surface in case of the normal injection molding, injection at a high temperature and high speed is effective to reduce it.

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Please also refer to detailed information about molding inks referred to in this White Paper as follows.