Application range and material selection guide for VSS method! Comparison with TOM method.
Which 3D embellishment method should you choose? Experts explain the strengths of the VSS method and the selection criteria.
There are several methods for film decoration on 3D molded products, such as TOM, in-mold transfer, and VSS (Vacuum Simultaneous Stretching), but the optimal method varies depending on the part shape, material, and required quality. The VSS method, which Yoshida Techno Works specializes in, involves simultaneously stretching a thermoplastic film into a three-dimensional shape through vacuum, pressure, and heating, adhering and bonding it to the surface of the molded product. It has advantages over the TOM method for deep-drawn shapes and for decoration on non-thermoplastic substrates such as CFRP and metal. This article will explain the principles of the VSS method, its benefits, a comparison with the TOM method, and points for material selection.
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【Main Technologies and Methods】 - Three-dimensional simultaneous stretching transfer technology using vacuum, pressure, and heating of thermoplastic films - Compatibility with various materials such as PC, ABS, PMMA, CFRP, aluminum, and SUS - Uniform heating and low-temperature transfer using an overheated steam heating method - Comparison with TOM method and support for method selection (according to shape, material, and quality requirements)
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【Target Industries】 Automotive exteriors, sports equipment, PCs, industrial machinery 【Examples of Target Applications】 - Film decoration for CFRP and GFRP parts (drones, sports equipment, automotive exteriors) (technical support available) - High-definition texture transfer to the surfaces of metal, aluminum, and magnesium alloy parts - Decoration support for complex 3D curved shape parts (shape and depth of drawing can be discussed individually) Please contact us for more details.
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**About Yoshida Techno Works** We are the world's first manufacturer to commercialize in-mold transfer molding, which utilizes plastic molding and decoration technology cultivated through cosmetic container manufacturing, allowing for simultaneous molding and transfer decoration. **Key Technologies** - Double in-mold molding that performs simultaneous decoration on both sides of the product - Hybrid molding that combines sheet inserts with in-mold techniques - Glass insert in-mold (GIM) molding that inserts reinforced glass into the mold, allowing for integrated molding of resin frames and decoration - Two-color in-mold molding that combines rotational two-color molding with in-mold transfer - Composite technology that integrates metal (such as SUS sheet metal and nuts) with in-mold molding - Real material (natural wood, fabric, synthetic leather, etc.) insert molding - Out-mold deep drawing decoration method (VSS) compatible with metal, glass, and resin
