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Fototex 3D for Film Insert Moulding

Datasheet

Fototex 3D is a range of formable, texturing lacquers formulated to be screen printed onto XtraForm, the market leading Film Insert Moulding (FIM) film, as well as a wide range of other substrates. Using a hybrid cure technology (UV and solvent), the lacquers can be intermixed to produce an infinite range of bespoke finishes that are hard, abrasion and solvent resistant and meet the latest automotive specifications. Fototex 3D has been specifically formulated to: – allow customised surface textures to be printed and then formed onto 3D parts – give designers the ability to combine textures with gloss finishes on interior automotive parts produced using the FIM process – give automotive dial manufacturers the ability to produce super flat matt, non reflective finishes without the use of nitrogen in the process The Fototex 3D range includes a Fine and Supermatt finish, developed to be fully intermixed, plus a Gloss Modifier that when added to the finish adjusts the gloss levels. This allows you to create bespoke finishes, meeting the design needs of any application.

Features

  • Finishes Can Be Intermixed to Create Bespoke Textures
  • Suitable for Any Design from Flat to Complex 3D Shapes
  • Create textured sections, fine line details and high definition text
  • Secret Till Lit Features Can Be Incorporated into Any Design
  • Qualified with XtraForm, Autoflex PC, Autoflex EB and polycarbonate films

Applications

  • Interior automotive parts produced using the Film Insert Moulding (FIM) process
  • Any FIM part that requires textures
  • Automotive dials

Benefits

  • Highly durable, abrasion, scratch, chemical and sun cream resistant - Meets a range of automotive specifications
  • Complex Deep Draw Formability Using High Pressure or Thermoforming
  • Print Fine Line Features Down to 150 Microns
  • One Pot Solution - No Hardener Required
  • Efficient Production Processes: No Nitrogen Required to Achieve Super Flat Matt Finish. No Baking Required in the Process
  • Easy to Use Due to Unique Hybrid Cure Technology (Solvent & UV)

The Process

The Process

Fototex N Matt

Datasheet

Fototex™ N Matt is a UV curable, 100% solids screen printable texturing varnish, designed to be used with a Linde type UV/Nitrogen curing units. Designed to be screen printed onto Autoflex® to produce selective textures, this provides a simple and cost effective way of producing high quality textured finishes. Fototex™ N Matt also produces excellent results when used with pre-treated polyester and polycarbonate films (see Fototex™ processing and safety recommendations).

Benefits

  • Compatible with Autoflex®, pre-treated polyester, & polycarbonate films.
  • Embossable.
  • Good scratch resistance.
  • Fototex™ N products can be intermixed to create custom finishes.
  • Excellent chemical resistance.

Additional Information

Custom Finishes: Products within the Fototex™ N range can be intermixed to create a variety of finishes. Fototex™ N should NOT however be mixed with Fototex™ UV.

Notice on Availability in China

Custom Finishes: Products within the Fototex™ N range can be intermixed to create a variety of finishes. Fototex™ N should NOT however be mixed with Fototex™ UV.

Fototex N Supermatt

Datasheet

Fototex™ N Matt is a UV curable, 100% solids screen printable texturing varnish, designed to be used with a Linde type UV/Nitrogen curing units. Designed to be screen printed onto Autoflex® to produce selective textures, this provides a simple and cost effective way of producing high quality textured finishes. Fototex™ N Matt also produces excellent results when used with pre-treated polyester and polycarbonate films (see Fototex™ processing and safety recommendations).

Benefits

  • Compatible with polycarbonate films.
  • Flat matt finish.
  • Screen printable.
  • Good scratch resistance.
  • Excellent chemical resistance.

Additional Information

Custom Finishes: Products within the Fototex™ N range can be intermixed to create a variety of finishes. Fototex™ N should NOT however be mixed with Fototex™ UV.

Notice on Availability in China

Unfortunately due to one of the raw materials used in Fototex™ N Supermatt not being listed on the IECSC, this product can not be sold in China

Fototex N Supermatt XL

Datasheet

Fototex™ N Supermatt XL is a UV curable, 100% solids screen printable texturing varnish, designed for use with a Linde type UV/Nitrogen curing units. Designed specifically to produce a super fine, flat matt dead front finish for polycarbonate automotive displays.

Benefits

  • Compatible with Polycarbonate Films.
  • Super Fine Flat Matt Finish.
  • Screen Printable.
  • Good Scratch Resistance.
  • Excellent Chemical Resistance.

Additional Information

Custom Finishes: Products within the Fototex™ N range can be intermixed to create a variety of finishes. Fototex™ N should NOT however be mixed with Fototex™ UV.

This product is not recommended for use with Autoflex® hard coat where adhesion may be compromised.

Fototex UV Matt

Datasheet

Fototex UV Matt is designed to be screen printed onto Autoflex to create selective textures. This provides a simple and cost effective way of producing high quality textured finishes, and extremely durable scratch resistant windows. Fototex also produces excellent results when used with pre-treated polyester and polycarbonate films (see Fototex processing and safety recommendations). Fototex UV Matt is a UV curable, 100% solids screen printable texturing lacquer. Fototex UV is designed for use with conventional UV curing equipment.

Benefits

  • Compatible with Autoflex, Pre-treated Polyester, & Polycarbonate Films.
  • Embossable.
  • Good Scratch Resistance.
  • Excellent Chemical Resistance.
  • Requires Conventional UV Curing Equipment.

Applications

  • Membrane Switches
  • Fascia Panels
  • Labels

Additional Information

Custom Finishes: Products within the Fototex™ N range can be intermixed to create a variety of finishes. Fototex™ N should NOT however be mixed with Fototex™ UV.

Notice on Availability in China

Unfortunately due to one of the raw materials used in Fototex UV Matt not being listed on the IECSC, this product can not be sold in China.

MacDermid Autotype Industrial Film Systems

MacDermid Alpha’s functional films protect and enhance the value of customer’s products and brands with highly durable hardcoated polymer films. These films form the critical visual and tactile 1st surface of the human-machine interface (HMI) in automotive, consumer, commercial, industrial & medical applications.

Customers leverage MacDermids expertise in smart surfaces (including in-mold decoration (IMD), in-mold electronics (IME), and membrane and capacitive touch controls) to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of their designs to optimise their production quality and yield.

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MacDermids proprietary manufacturing processes produce stable, high quality films with exceptional clarity and low haze that are highly resistant to everyday wear and chemical attack.

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