Applications of IMD High-Pressure Forming Machines: Appliances, Electronics, Automotive and Telecom
IMD high-pressure forming machines shape film and sheet for appliance panels, electronics housings, automotive dashboards and trim, keyboards and mice, and phone keys and lenses, using carbon-tube heating.
The IMD high-pressure forming machine was developed for the IMD (in-mold decoration/insert molding) industry and for forming film, PET and PVC sheet. Carbon heating tubes soften the sheet at a constant temperature, and cylinder pressure then forms it instantly.
Application areas
| Industry | Typical parts |
|---|---|
| Home appliances | Panels for rice cookers, induction cookers, washing machines, microwaves, air conditioners, refrigerators |
| Electronics | Housings and logos of electronic products |
| Automotive | Dashboards, A/C panels, interior trim, lamp housings, badges |
| Computers | Keyboards, mice |
| Telecom | Phone keys, lenses, housings, ultra-thin cases, window lenses |
See the IMD high-pressure forming machine and AS201F-G. High-pressure vs hot-press forming: IMD/IML thermoforming machines: process and applications.
Adapted from an article published on SANSEN's original Chinese website (sansendg.com) on 2022-09-13. The text was edited and restructured; technical content follows the original.