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Conference Overview, Patrick A. Toensmeier, Program Chairman
8:00-8:10 Why We're Here. Today, plastic parts are coming out of the
mold with every kind of feel and finish. In-mold decorating
(IMD) is branching out rapidly as manufacturers seek lower-
cost and environmentally friendly alternatives to paint or
other post-mold decorating. Another one of these
altematives is molded-in "special effects" colors that
mimic metallic paint or provide looks that even paint can't
match. (10 min.)
In-Mold Decorating: Injection Molding
8:10-8:45 Introduction to Applications: Why IMD is Hot and Where It's
Happening
SPEAKER: Patrick Griffin, Bayer Corp. (30 min)
Already established in auto interior trim and hand-held
electronics, the new frontiers for IMD are large automotive
parts and home appliances. (5 min. Q & A)
8:45-10:10 PANEL DISCUSSION: The Available Spectrum of IMD Films
SPEAKERS: Mike Kozbial, Avery Dennison; Patrick Griffin,
Bayer Corp; Robert O. Johnson, GE Advanced Materials; Bob
Travis, In-Mold Graph Graphic Solutions; Tim Hoefer, Mayco
Plastics; John Cupstid, Soliant (10 min. each)
IMD can utilize dry-paint films, coextruded films, and
printed films. Speakers will discuss the capabilities of
each type, their current applications and future potential.
(25 min. Q & A)
10:10-10:30 COFFEE BREAK
10:30-10:55 Ins & Outs of Printed IMD Inserts
SPEAKER: Michael Terlizzi, Serigraph (20 min.)
Woodgrains and registered graphics or labels for in-mold
application require several steps: screen or offset
printing, die-cutting, forming, and back molding. Careful
selection must be made of film material, inks and first- or
second-surface printing to match the application. (5 min. Q
& A)
10:55-12:20 PANEL DISCUSSION: Equipment for IMD
SPEAKERS: Norton Kaplan, Automated Assemblies; Helmut
Eckardt, Battenfeld; Horst Schmidt, Build-A-Mold; Joseph
Portelli, Fanuc Robotics; Paul Gelardi, E Media/Hekuma;
Rick Shaffer, Netstal; David Preusse, Wittmann (10 min.
each)
Hear the experts tell what it takes in injection machines,
robotics, and tooling to make IMD work. (20 min. Q & A)
Luncheon Discussion in Conference Room
12:20-1:45 What's Next: In-Mold Painting SPEAKER: Jason Forgash, UBE
Machinery
If you have to use paint, why not do it in the mold? The
technology is already here. (20 min., including Q & A)
In-Mold Hard Coating of Multi-Cavity Parts SPEAKER: Hermann
Plank, The Tech Group
New technology using a rotating stack mold applies a clear
hard coat to optical parts. (20 min., including Q & A)
Complimentary lunch served concurrently.
In-Mold Decorating: Thick-Sheet Forming (TSF)
2:00-2:45 Introduction to Process and Applications
SPEAKERS: John Montagna, Durakon; Jeff Zawacki, Hendrickson
(15 min. each)
Decorative films are laminated to sheet and thermoformed
into parts that come out of the mold fully finished. Truck
bumpers, front fascias, running boards, stone guards,
rocker molders are already commercial. 15 min. Q & A)
2:45-3:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: Equipment for Thick-Sheet Forming
SPEAKERS: Albert Woltron, Geiss; John Brumitt, AVT (15 min.
each)
Leam about the types of thermoforming equipment that are
best suited to this application. (15 min. Q & A)
3:30-3:50 COFFEE BREAK
Special-Effects Pigmentation
3:50-5:10 Role of Special-Effects Coloring in Today's Market
SPEAKERS: Patrick Griffin, Bayer Corp.; Robert B. Johnson,
GE Advanced Materials; Jean Sirois, Clariant Masterbatches
(10 min. each)
Color and appearance are becoming more important to
marketers as a means of product differentiation and
consumer appeal. What's trendy in special effects today?
(15 min. Q & A)
5:10-5:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: Processing Techniques for Special
Effects
SPEAKERS: Patrick Griffin, Bayer Corp.; Robert B. Johnson,
GE Advanced Materials; Jean Sirois, Clariant Masterbatches
(10 min. each)
Tips from the experts on achieving the best results with
metallic-effect and other special colorant systems in
molding and extrusion. (15 min. Q & A)
Monday Monday: see week. , September September: see month. 27, 2004 McCormick Place McCormick Place is an enormous exposition complex located in Chicago, Illinois. East Room E258 |
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