RIM Question What is RIM? How is RIM different from traditional injection molding? How many kinds of RIM are there? What are the major RIM materials? Is my part right for RIM? What RIM finishes are available?

What RIM finishes are available? RIM parts offer designers many options for color, texture, and other finishing features. Class A "smooth" Smooth, glossy, post mold painted surfaces are possible but costly. Special mold surface detail plus painting techniques and equipment are required. Post-mold painted, class A, "textured" Most laboratory equipment parts receive a specified paint color and texture as a post mold applied coating. In-Mold coating Polyurethane based paint is sprayed onto the mold surfaces and molecularly bonds with the injected polyurethane mixture. This bonding produces a hard, color fast surface that on certain substrates, such as that used for Rimwood, can carry a ten year warranty. No finishing While the natural color of polyurethane is a bright yellow, pigments can be added to achieve the desired molded-in color throughout the part. Depending on the tool surface treatment, a part can be molded with a glossy smooth or textured semi-gloss finish. EMI shielding A shielding of nickel or copper based EMI/RFI coating can be added to specified surfaces. Decals, silk-screening, pad printing It is common practice to add logos or decorations via decals, silk-screening or printing.       © 2008 Rimnetics, Inc.   Mountain View & Loomis, California | Rimnetics is ISO 9001:2000 Certified