High-Gloss Finish without Paint

These are the first molded-in-color, high-gloss, jet-black ABS instrument panel, console, and door-finish panel applications produced by a modified injection process that eliminates paint while avoiding molding defects such as flow marks and knitlines.  By increasing the cavity-side tool temperature to between 110 and 160C, before and during injection, then quickly cooling down before the part is injected, a highly aesthetic surface is achieved  A new grade of ABS resin was developed to deliver deep, jet-black color while also meeting head-impact criteria.  The application increased aesthetics, eliminated paint, improve environmental compatibility, and lowered direct costs by 20-65%.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2011 Ford Escape System Supplier Summit Polymers, Inc. Material Processor Summit Polymers, Inc.

Material Supplier SAMSUNG Cheil Industries, Inc. Resin IV-1075 PC & SR-0300 ABS Tooling/Equipment Supplier Namdo Tool Co.

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