Method and device for conveying polymeric oblates to casting machines and application

A method for conveying of at least one pre-printed polymer oblate (IML), produced in a flexo printing machine and supplied in a roller, to a casting machine configured to molds items, wherein the at least one oblate will be integrated into the items, comprising:

• semi-punching the at least one oblate such that the at least one oblate remains attached to the roller by connection points or bridges,
• attaching the roller with the at least one semi-punched oblate to a device from which the roller with the at least one semi-punched oblate is rolled out in stages, such that the at least one semi-punched oblate passes through a tool with holes shaped to comply to the oblate form, and
• removing at least one of the semi-punched oblates with a robot that is configured to tear the connection points or bridges that hold the semi-punched oblates onto the roller and transfer the at least one oblate to the casting machine.

A device that is suitable for conveying rolled-up, pre-printed polymer oblates, which are partially punched, comprising:

• an unwinder for attaching a roller of oblates from which the rolled-up oblates are fed through a tool that contains holes which are shaped to fit the circumference of the oblates.