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News Release from: MacDermid Autotype | Subject: Autoflex Autoform G180M
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 October 2002
Nonstick film is easy for robot handling
Autoflex Autoform G180M is a formable hard-coated polycarbonate film with superior levels of handle-ability and excellent cosmetic consistency and quality.
Autoflex Autoform G180M is a formable hard-coated polycarbonate film with superior levels of handle-ability and excellent cosmetic consistency and quality The new film is ideal for robot handling as it does not stick when stacked for robotic feeding
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Designed for in-mould decoration (IMD), Autoflex Autoform G180M comprises a hardcoated high-gloss first surface and a matt second surface supplied without protective laminate, to provide excellent slip characteristics when handled.
The matt second surface becomes completely transparent when back moulded with PC resin.
The new film features a coating designed to allow shallow formability by thermoforming or pressure forming, while retaining its outstanding chemical and abrasion resistant properties to provide a scratch-resistant durable surface.
The film is printed on the underside, formed and trimmed to the shape required and then injection moulded on the reverse to give the required bulk and rigidity.
Autoflex Autoform G180M has a thickness of 180um.
Ideal for the lens market, applications for Autoflex Autoform G180M include mobile telephone and pager lenses, phone housings, home appliance fascias, electronics fascias and heater controls found in the automotive industry.
Richard Townsend, Product Manager IMD at Autotype, said: "Traditionally lenses were moulded from impact modified PMMA resin which lacks surface hardness and scuff resistance.
Cosmetic defects and waste could also be introduced by using a spray or dip coating method".
He continued, "Using IMD allows the lens to be coated exclusively on the front surface leaving the back free to accept adhesives, inks or resins.
Finished coating quality is of a superior standard and the hardness is excellent". Request a free brochure from MacDermid Autotype ...
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