Processing Tegris

HOW IS IT MOLDED?

Tegris is molded using pressure thermoforming techniques. The required pressure is between 10 and 20 bar, and the temperature window is 140°C to 160°C. Convection heating or controllable IR heat sources are effective. Fabric or sheet can be molded, however, both must be constrained via clamping during the heating and molding process, to prevent shrinkage. Due to its glass-free composition and relatively low pressure requirements, aluminum molds can frequently be substituted for steel molds. Even rubber plug molds may be used on low production runs. Conventional trimming processes work well.



HOW IS IT DECORATED?

Many find the natural weave appearance of Tegris attractive as an unfinished surface. When coloration is desired, there are two options: in-mold painting and post-mold painting. In-mold painting is rapidly improving and there are several vendors supplying color sheets to the industry. Post-mold painting is also an option and is currently used on polypropylene bumpers in the automotive industry.


 
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