The recommended PLATiN® coatings have:- Very high hardness, even at high temperatures, to limit wear caused by abrasion.- Low chemical reactivity, to limit sticking of the injected materials.- Multilayer structure , to improve resistance to thermal shock.For this application, we strongly recommend nitriding thesubstrate before coating (DUPLEX treatment).

Heat-and-cool molding is characterized by rapid heating of the mold, prior to the injection of the resin, to a temperature above the heat distortion temperature of the resin. Injection to the preheated mold drastically improves the flow properties of the resin, resulting in the creation of high surface quality products with almost unidentifiably faint weld lines. In the subsequent cooling stage, the mold is cooled rapidly to a temperature below the thermal distortion temperature. The precipitate solidification has the effect of eliminating weld lines and flow marks, and also offers such merits as reduction of warps and sinks, shortening of cycle time, and elimination of dimensional errors.

For plastic injection molding, we have designed a range of deposits to suit the plastic materials injected and the fillers (fiberglass, for example). Our solutions improve the demoldability and quality of injected parts.

We strongly advise you to contact ourspecialists to determine the most suitable treatment for bothcoating andsurface preparation. Indeed, someinjected plastics require specific preparation beforeand after coating (includingpoli-glazed surfaces).

PVD is physical vapor deposition. The element to be deposited is obtained by evaporation or sputtering via a physical process. PACVD is plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition. The element to be deposited is obtained from chemical reactions. Plasma enables this chemical reaction to take place at lower temperatures.

If the coating to be deposited consists of a solid element (metal or graphite target), a physical process such as PVD is used. If the coating consists of a gas or liquid, a chemical process such as CVD or PACVD is used.

Incorporate carbon below the surface of the steel part to improve fatigue and wear resistance on the surface, while maintaining good core mechanical properties.

If the substrate cannot be heated to high temperature, the deposition must be carried out using low-temperature technology.

To find out more about our different solutions, download our guide to coatings for plastic and non-ferrous injection molding.

For the aluminum die-casting sector, our coatings have been designed to limit tinning and thermal cracking due to injection temperature. Our multi-layer coatings prevent crack propagation, and their titanium-aluminium-based chemical composition ensures good heat resistance properties.

The THERMILYON Group has developed a complete range of coatings, Platin'®, to meet the wear problems encountered inplastic injection molding andaluminum and zamacinjection molding.

Kaken Geneqs' hot/cool thermal cycling (weldless molding) machine is a hybrid injection molding system that delivers both gas assist and heat-and-cool molding capabilities in one convenient package. It is a multi-functional piece of injection support equipment that delivers gas injection molding, gas press molding, and heat-and-cool molding, as well as any combination thereof. (Other equipment available by request: dedicated heat-and-cool, pressurized water, and rapid heating/cooling mold equipment.) The system accommodates a variety of needs from customers including product quality improvement, lower cost of molding, and novelty in design.

The MOLDIN' range is produced on new equipment allowing PREMIUM coatings to be produced as well as DUPLEX In Situ treatment (nitriding + coating in the same cycle):- no intermediate polishing or grinding - no intermediate transport For moving parts theTHERMI®-DLC range (carbon-based coating) provides anti-seize and anti-wear solutions.

This process greatly increases resistance to wear, abrasion, friction and corrosion. As a result, component life is greatly extended.

Thermi-BugeyThermi-Bugey, located in the heart of Plastics Valley since 1987, gives us in-depth knowledge of the plastic injection industry.

Please feel free to contact us for further information about products, purchasing, brochures, and test equipment leasing.

Vacuum deposits are classified into several categories: anti-wear, friction, decorative and biocompatibility. The applications are therefore very varied: automotive components, aerospace, tooling, cutting tools, medical devices, decorative parts...