1. KURZ FOIL TECHNOLOGY IMD - Inmold Decoration INSERT MOLDING
Hot Stamping Process
Stamping Tools
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2. Structure of Hot Stamping Foil
polyester carrier (is peeled off)
top layer
release layer
functional layer
adhesive layer
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3. Each foil design is available for any application
Metallic
Brushed
Unicolor
Light Line
High Brilliant Metallic
Luxor – Alufin (gold – silver)
Colorit
Cold Stamping
Foils for Brand Protection
applications
Each foil design is available for any application
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4. All our foils can be ordered as second surface foils as well
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6. Roll-on stamping process Vertical stamping process
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7. KURZ PRODUCTS PLASTIC DECORATION BRAND PROTECTION
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
TELECOM. INDUSTRY
IMD (Inmold Decoration)
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
GENERAL PLASTIC DECORATION
TV / AUDIO / HIFI
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
HEAT TRANSFER
COSMETIC INDUSTRY
Single Image Decoration
GRAPHIC INDUSTRY
FURNITURE INDUSTRY
BRAND PROTECTION
SPORTING AND TOYS INDUSTRY
THERMOTRANSFER INDUSTRY
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8. IMD Inmold Decoration TELECOM. AUTOMOTIVE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
ELECTRONICS
PHARMA INDUSTRY
COSMETICS
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9. IMD
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10. IMD Kurz own designed foil feeder
Inmold Decoration
Foil-Feeding Device
Kurz own designed foil feeder
Top & bottom motor for parallel positioning
Simple adjustment during operation without production stop!
Pos. Tolerance-Feeder: ±0,07mm
Pos. Tolerance on part ±0,2mm
Cycle link to vision control possible
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11. IMD New Design Developments Multiple Metallics Soft Touch
Structured foils
Gradient Printing/Gradient Metallization
Metallic - Metallic = Premium optic
novel 3D-Effects (Automotive)
Transparent lacquer system
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12. IMD
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13. Case Study Automotive Industry
BMW 1/3/5/7 series
Hot Stamping Applications
Radiator grill
Badges
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14. In-Mould-Labelling (IML) – Most important characteristics
Mechanical stability of foil for easy handling
Thermal stability of foil, no break-out and no perforation of melt
Thermal resiliance of printing colors
Foils must be processable as an IML Label (Design, Surfacespecifiation)
Perfect separation, no „sticking“ of labels
Flawless die- cutting of labels
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15. IML LKG Customer Laminating process Laminated foil Die cutting
Insert in mold
Molding process
Finished product
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16. IML Normal hot stamping foil LAM foil
(Carrier to be peeled off after stamping)
(Carrier is laminated on substrate after stamping)
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17. IML IML Cover Advantages Fast market reactions possible
Label can be glued or die- casted
Flexibility for decors
The stamped part can be taken out of the body and be replaced by an IML Logo
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18. IML– Reasons for using IML
High Product quality
Overlay of core material with a label
Article price justifies higher production costs
Additional automatic stacking and follow up processes are easy to realise (nointerim storage)
The geometry of articles makes printing extremely difficult or expensive
Design possibilities
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19. IML Formed Foil Pre centering precision Foil supply Carrier
Unformed foil
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20. GENERAL PLASTICS Household Plastics
Metallized foils in various designs and for several applications
Suitable for up and down hot stamping method as well as for peripherical hot stamping
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21. GENERAL PLASTICS Household Plastics Inline decorated profiles
For kitchen accessories like shutters and refrigerator parts
2nd surface edge banding
3D effect for furniture edge application
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22. GENERAL PLASTICS Household Plastics Front panels in various designs
First and second surface decoration in combination with screen and pad printing
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23. GENERAL PLASTICS Household Plastics
UNICOLOR clear top lacquer with special antibacterial properties.
Inhibits the growth and spread of bacteria for kitchen, bathroom and living areas in general.
Vacuum formed canteen.
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24. Consumer Electronic Industry
GENERAL PLASTICS
Consumer Electronic Industry
TV cabinet's in different designs utilizing UNICOLOR, BRUSHED and WOODGRAIN foils.
New: Black high gloss (wet look) in combination with UV top coat coming soon
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25. GENERAL PLASTICS Furniture Industry
Metallized foils in various designs and for several applications
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26. Case Study Thermal Transfer
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27. BRAND PROTECTION OVD = Optically Variable Device TRUSTSEAL®
HOLOGRAM (2D, 2D/3D, DotMatrix)
trade marks
consumables
pharmacy
films
precision components
software
audio / video
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28. BRAND PROTECTION
Imitations are a risk to a company‘s image and to its profit
Intellectual property theft is a threat to us all, and the problem is growing.
With established links to organized crime a industry has now become a global epidemic.
The worldwide damage from illegal imitation of brand names amounts to over 250 billion US-dollars per year (5-7% of world trade).
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29. BRAND PROTECTION Nowadays hardly any product is safe from imitation.
Imitations are a risk to a company‘s image and to its profit
Internationally famous trademark, luxury fashion garments, watches, perfumes and upscale consumer goods are suffering from fakes and imitations.
Illegal imitation affects sales, jobs and the manufactures reputation.
The existence of substandard, forged products can quite simply destroy the image and the standing of the authorized manufacturer, and his all important reputation .
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30. BRAND PROTECTION security level
Imitations are a risk to a company‘s image and to its profit
high
medium
low
risk of counterfeits
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31. Easy to communicate Easy to verify Hard to copy / imitate
BRAND PROTECTION
Easy to communicate
Requirements of Security Features
Easy to verify
Hard to copy / imitate
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32. BRAND PROTECTION The KURZ Commercial Security Concept
The Optical Variable Device simultaneously helps to protect the integrity of the trademark whilst at the same time adds a new dimension to the product appearance.
Analysis of Necessary Security
Proposal for Security Features
Design and Origination
Production of the Security Device
Integration into Production Process
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33. BRAND PROTECTION
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34. HEAT TRANSFER Definition
Modified hot stamping foils with registered multi-color printing
( customized)
Heat Transfers are ‘special foils‘ - always project related
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35. HEAT TRANSFER Multi-colored decoration through hot stamping
suitable for:
4-color process
partial metallization
unlimited design variations
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36. HEAT TRANSFER Application Fields Household Appliances
Writing Instruments
Automotive
Flexible Materials
Consumer Electronics
Lawn and Garden
Personal Care
Cosmetics
Sporting Goods
Toys
Tools
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37. HEAT TRANSFER ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING SILKSCREEN PRINTING
two different production processes
ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING
SILKSCREEN PRINTING
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38. HEAT TRANSFER NEW from KURZ in Silkscreen Printing FLEXIBLE LINE
Heat Transfers
Special foil formulation for flexible materials, mainly for textiles
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39. HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS Big range of standard machines
Custom made machines
Silicone dies
Fixtures
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40. HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS
Tell us your requirements and we will offer you the right hot stamping system, including foil, machine and tooling.
We can offer you a wide range of machines for your special needs out of our standard machine program or we customize it for you.
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41. HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS Roll-on machines
LS-400 for flat parts
DIES & TOOLS
Roll-on machines
LS-103/N for plastic profiles
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42. HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS Up-down machines
Serie PE-500 and PE-1200
Available with sliding table and rotary table
Also possible with registering device for heat transfer foil
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43. HOTSTAMPING MACHINES
DIES & TOOLS
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44. HOTSTAMPING MACHINES
DIES & TOOLS
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45. HOTSTAMPING MACHINES DIES & TOOLS
For all your applications you can get the toolings from our sister company H+M
Address:
Hinderer + Mühlich KG
Heilbronner Strasse 29
73037 Göppingen
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