IMG (In-Mold-Graining) & IMT (In-Mold-Thermoforming)
VDAC offers advanced In-Mold Graining and In-Mold Thermoforming solutions, integrating decorative foils directly during molding. This process enhances surface texture, reduces production steps, and delivers durable, visually refined components with improved efficiency and material sustainability.
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What We Offer
VDAC’s in-mold graining and thermoforming seamlessly combine texture and molding, enhancing efficiency, durability, and visual refinement in one process.
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In-Mold Graining (IMG) and In-Mold Thermoforming (IMT) are innovative surface-finishing techniques that allow the direct integration of textured or decorative foils into plastic components during the injection molding process. In IMG, a grain pattern is embossed onto a foil skin during thermoforming inside the mold. The upper mold shell, engineered with breathable features, enables the foil to be precisely shaped under vacuum and heat, capturing fine texture details. This pre-formed skin is then overmolded with plastic, creating a highly durable and visually refined component in a single process.
At VDAC, we bring advanced capabilities in both in-mold graining and in-mold thermoforming, combining expert mold design, precise foil handling, and integrated forming and molding technologies. Our system supports seamless foil alignment, consistent grain definition, and optional techniques like back-foaming, back-pressing, or back-injection molding for complex part requirements. This end-to-end process control enables us to deliver highly functional, visually striking components with reduced manufacturing steps—ideal for interior trims, dashboards, control panels, and consumer product housings.
The benefits of IMG and IMT go far beyond aesthetics. By combining forming and molding in a single cycle, VDAC helps reduce production time, eliminate separate trimming and thermoforming stages, and minimize labor and handling. This not only improves production efficiency but also reduces waste and optimizes material use, supporting more sustainable manufacturing. In addition, the strong adhesion between the substrate and foil improves part durability and resistance to wear. With VDAC’s integrated solution, clients gain a competitive edge through cost-effective, scalable, and high-performance decorative plastic components.
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Project Assessment & Quotation
Production & Manufaturing
Deliver & Aftersales Service
Work With Us Now
Get started with VDAC by submitting your project details. Follow our simple process—from sharing your design to receiving a precise quotation, high-quality production, and reliable after-sales support. Upload your files and let us help bring your project to life with precision and efficiency.
Submit Your Requirement
Upload your 3D CAD file or provide technical drawings, along with details of your production requirements, including materials, quantity, and process specifications.
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​Supported file formats:
STEP, IGES, STL, and more.
We offer design optimization recommendations to enhance manufacturability and efficiency. Detailed cost breakdown and estimated delivery timeline will also be provided.
We specialize in precision mold design and fabrication, ensuring high-accuracy development for optimal performance. Our advanced processing services include initial design, prototyping by 3D printing or CNC milling, mold production, finished parts, part assembling, and other innovative manufacturing solutions to meet diverse production need.
We ensure timely delivery through efficient production processes and professional project management to keep your projects on schedule. Our continuous support includes mold maintenance, design modifications, and repeat production services, guaranteeing long-term reliability and seamless operations.