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US 2008/0164635 A1Published application
Method for making multi-finish thermoplastic articles
OwnerThomas H. Wernerinventor
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Abstract
The invention provides a method for producing thermoplastic articles of two or more components with different surface finishes on different surface zones, using overmolding. In particular, a method is provided for producing thermoplastic articles of two or more components with a different surface finish on different surface zones, wherein one component has a paint finish.
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A method for making a thermoplastic article having at least two different finishes on different zones of its surface, the method comprising the following steps:
- (1) injection molding a first thermoplastic part of the article;
- (2) applying a surface finish to the first part;
- (3) placing the first part in an injection molding mold;
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- (4) overmolding a second thermoplastic part of the article in such a way as to form an interface between the first part and the second part, where adhesion between the first part and the second part is achieved at the interface.
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