Colorform in-mold painting one-step molding
Craftsmanship introduction
COLORFORM® is an advanced integrated process that combines painting and injection molding within a single mold, directly applying an exceptionally aesthetic and highly durable painted surface to plastic components. This technology moves beyond traditional secondary spray-painting operations by consolidating separate painting and assembly steps into a single, efficient injection molding cycle, transforming plastic pellets into a high-quality, finished part.
The automotive industry continues to raise expectations for the color, tactile feel, and smart integration of interior and exterior components. As a versatile "smart" material, Polyurethane (PUR) offers a combination of soft-touch comfort, abrasion resistance, scratch resistance, and self-healing properties. It also supports a wide range of vibrant colors and is highly compatible with the integration of smart components. Consequently, PUR is increasingly being adopted for automotive interiors like instrument panels, center consoles, and door panels, as well as in high-end smart home appliances.
In-mold coating solutions are ideally suited for upgrading automotive interior parts (such as instrument panels, door panels, center consoles, and A/B/C/D pillars), delivering a superior cabin feel. Furthermore, the technology holds significant potential in the consumer electronics and home appliance sectors, where its high-gloss finish and self-healing characteristics open new possibilities for innovative product design.
Technical advantage
In-mold coating solutions offer the following key advantages:
■ Eliminates environmental pollution from spraying processes, providing a greener alternative.
■ Reduces the number of manufacturing steps and shortens the overall production cycle.
■ Enables the production of polyurethane parts with thickness under 0.3mm, better meeting design requirements while increasing output and reducing costs.
■ Utilizes polyurethane to create product surfaces with high-quality aesthetics and tactile feel (e.g., high-gloss finish), along with strong resistance to environmental factors, scratches, and chemicals, as well as self-healing properties.