Mold%20Texturizing

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Mold Texturizing

• A look at the purpose, process, and requirements
  of Mold Texturizing

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Purpose and Background

• Why use it?
• Allows part to have natural feel and appearance
• Leather grain
• Intricate designs
• Logos
• Hide surface imperfections
• Weld lines

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Purpose and Background

• What is it used on?
• Can be used with virtually all ferrous and
  non-ferrous metals
• Must be free from inclusions/impurities
• Must have same properties throughout
• Should be treated before texturizing

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Purpose and Background

• Uses in different industries

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Advantages/Disadvantages

• Advantages
• Removes necessity for secondary operations
• Gives parts unique feel/look
• Increase surface grip
• Lowers production costs

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Advantages/Disadvantages

• Disadvantages
• Must have hard mold surface (higher cost)
• Doesnt work well with reinforced materials
• Mold surface must be machined/cleaned if EDM is
  used
• If done incorrectly parts will not eject or will
  deform during ejection

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Basic Operation/Process

• If texturizing is desired it should be designed
  into molding process
• Should be planned for in advance
• Things like ejectors, draft angles must be
  accounted for

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Basic Operation/Process

• Process steps