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RIM COATING TECHNOLOGYThe Future of Plastic Parts Coating…Today!
Dan Rozelman
Hennecke, Inc.
Sales Manager—Composites & Advanced Applications
Mobility is Driving Change
Why Do We Coat Plastic Parts?
AppearanceColor - Decoration
Gloss Finish - “shiny”
Surface Smoothness - “peel”
Distinction of Image - “DOI”
Mass Customization
Hide substrate imperfections
Functionality Resistance to Environment/Weathering
Abrasion/Scratch resistance
Stain & Chemical resistance
Easy to Clean
Surface Feel - Haptic
Current State of Plastic Parts Coating
Post molding liquid applied coatings Extensive/costly capital equipment
Sensitive to substrate quality
Post/Secondary Processing
Relatively high levels of scrap
Added logistics and handling costs
Post molding application of filmsPotential for large volume of “drop”/waste
Limited Scratch/Mar Performance
Limited Environmental Durability
Post/Secondary Processing
Limited ability to deliver DOI
Historical direct from mold applicationsMolded In color = Poor performance, Limited Palette
Previous chemistry lacked durability, process flexibility
Recipe for Coating InnovationProcess
Material
Capable Base
Recipe for Coating InnovationProcess
Automation
Tooling
Cost effective and compelling
Material
Capable Base
RIM Coating Process
Innovative Coating Process
Enabling Direct from Mold “Class A” Parts
Resulting in Improved Product Quality,
Design Freedom, and a Reduction in Waste
Plastics, Composites, Wood, Glass & Metal
Graining of a logo or a leather haptic
Integration of capacitive film
Integration of display elements
RIM Technology Applications
RIM Coating Technology
Hennecke’s Advanced In-Mold Painting Technology
Enables the Precise and Repeatable Coating of
Multi-material Substrates with PUR/PUA
producing Direct from Mold Class A Parts
in the broadest Range of Colors, Textures & Effects
RIM Injection Technology
Conventional Spray Process vs RIM Coating Technology
Cycle time, process steps, and scrap rate are dramatically reduced with Direct Coating compared to conventional spray painting*.
RIM Process
*Nummy, Amanda. “Direct Coating Technology for Improved Piano Black Appearance and Scratch Resistance.” SAE International, World Congress Experience, 10 Apr. 2018.
Conventional Spray Coating
HENNECKE STREAMLINE
o For Single Color Application
o Connect up to 4 Injection Molding Machines
HENNECKE CLEARMELT®
COLOURLINE Unit(Isocyanate)
Parking Dock(for up to 7 Mobile Colour Units)
MULTI-CONNECT Unit with HT30evo(Polyol + Colour)
Injection Moulding MachineHENNECKE COLOURLINE
HENNECKE COLOURLINE® MULTI-CONNECT
HENNECKE COLOURLINE® MULTI-CONNECT
Colour changeFast & Easy
Operator Friendly
Colour change in less than 10 minutes
Back to Back with No scrap/No Purge!
Recipe for Coating InnovationProcess
Automation
Tooling
Cost effective and compelling
MaterialCapable of Meeting OEM Material Validation
Broad palette of colors and effects
Support High Volume Production
Capable Base
Texture/Graining
PURIFLOW®
PU9XX
Family of
Coatings
Visual depth
effect
Virtually Emission-
Free
Sharp edges, perfect
contours
Clear, “Piano
Black”, Pigmented
& Metallic effect
Tactile Effects
Matt to High Gloss
Variable Hardness
Low contamination/
Closed system
Wood, Plastics,
Films/Foils & glass
Self-Healing/Reflow
Compelling ROI
VOTTELER PURIFLOW® | Enabling RIM Technology
VOTTELER PURIFLOW® | Enabling RIM Technology
PURIFLOW® PU911The VOTTELER product for high gloss RIM solutions
Internal release agent
Self Healing - Reflow
Highest scratch & abrasion resistance
PURIFLOW® PU99XThe VOTTELER box of bricks for different optics and haptics
Hard Soft
Reflow – Self Healing
Texture/Graining - Surface design “of the tool”
Colour Palette
PURIFLOW® | Validated Coating Performance
MEETS OEM VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS
Resistance to Environment/Weathering
Abrasion/Scratch resistance
Stain & Chemical resistance
High gloss finish - “shiny”
Surface smoothness - “peel”
Distinction of Image - “DOI”
Cleanability
Design Freedom = Colors, Textures & Effects
Design Freedom = Colors, Textures & Effects
Auto Interior Application | Series Production Example
Possible exterior applications
Recipe for Coating InnovationProcess
Automation
Tooling
Cost effective and compelling
MaterialCapable of Meeting OEM Material Validation
Broad palette of colors and effects
Support High Volume Production
Capable BaseTechnology, Development & Validation Resources
SA ENGINEERING – Livonia, MI
State of the Art RD&D Facility
In the Heart of the Automotive Technology Zone
Minutes from Major OEM And Tier Supplier Tech Centers
MISSION: Commercialize Innovative Technology
WORLD CLASS THERMOPLASTIC “CLASS A” PARTS
REDUCE WEIGHT, REDUCE WASTE, REDUCE PROCESS
COSTS & IMPROVE QUALITY
Staffed with Leading Industry Experts
Global Network of Technology Partners
Full Support from Concept thru Pilot Production
Confidential Prototype Program Support
Capable
Base
Process
Recipe for Coating Innovation
Material
RIM COATING TECH CENTER
North American on-ramp for Capable Supply
Base Development
From Concept through Pilot Production
SOP October 2018!
THANK YOU!
Dan Rozelman
Hennecke, Inc.
Sales Manager
Composites & Advanced Applications
412-915-1414
Adam Halsband
Ruhl Strategic Partners
Managing Partner
248-838-8772
Please see us at Booth 31