Film Insert Molding (FIM), also known as In Mold Decorating (IMD) is a highly advanced method of applying printed graphics to injection molded plastic parts. Go to our FIM101 page to see how FIM works. FIM can be used to apply clear scratch-resistant hard coats, logos, text and graphics in any color or combination of colors to plastic parts prior to injection molding.

Improved design flexibility and quality

The FIM process used at LGI enables us to handle many graphic variations in a single molding run, so versioning and personalization needs can be met, including individually personalized parts, in the most cost effective manner.

Molded lenses and displays

LGI provides contoured lenses and displays that enhance durability, clarity and aesthetic appeal. Lenses may be integrated into overlays, membrane switches or even product enclosures. Hard coats and antiglare features may be incorporated to enhance function as well as scratch and abrasion resistance.

Product enclosures, plastic parts and bezels

Film Insert Molding is the right technology for the plastic parts and product enclosures of today. Pad printing, screen printing, and hot stamping all have their place, but in many cases are too limiting, too expensive and don’t look as sharp or provide the durability of FIM parts. Film injection molding integrates design features, text and graphic into the product enclosure, usually sub-surface allowing for specialty surface treatments while providing maximum resistance to chemicals, abrasion and temperature extremes.

Full-service source for film insert molding / in mold decorating

What can FIM do for you?

• Eliminate pad printing, screen printing or foil stamping
• Simplify product assembly
• Eliminate secondary hard coating
• Integrate clear lenses without adhesives
• Greatly increase design flexibility
• Keep the graphics looking new for years
• Integrate graphics on curved surfaces