Is it possible to produce, decorate, and apply a protective coating to automotive components made of three different plastics and measuring up to two meters in a single process step? KURZ's innovative 3K IMD process makes it possible - with an optimized cycle time of less than two minutes. The energy- and cost-efficient technology can also be integrated into existing production lines and can contribute to a significant improvement in the CO2 balance compared to conventional processes. This allows the production of highly integrated components that combine design, light, and function - such as innovative headlights and other components for the design of the vehicle front, which are perfectly tailored to the requirements of e-mobility and autonomous driving.
With the 3K IMD process, we are introducing a groundbreaking innovation: In this highly efficient process, all steps – injection molding, deep drawing, and decoration – are carried out directly in one system. Three different plastic components are joined in a single process. Thanks to the IMD VARIOFORM® sheet-to-sheet technology with an innovative clamping frame system, combined in a 2K indexing machine with a PUR Colorform system, there is no need for upstream thermoforming – in line with lean, energy-efficient production.
