A new in-mould decoration process using real wood veneer

Abstract

The results are reported of trials conducted on the back injection moulding of various real wood veneers onto PP and ABS for automotive interiors and the effect of the process on the wood veneer. Polymer/wood veneer severe boil adhesion integrity and component shrinkage are assessed and the interface between the wood veneer and back injection moulded thermoplastic is analysed by scanning electron microscopy. 12 refs