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Letter 5003
Seeking Supplier of Finishing Process for
Resin Based Products
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To whom it may concern,
I hope that you can be of some help, in either answering my
question, or directing me to someone who can help.
I am an importer of resin products (frames, vases, urns and other
decorative items). On a recent business trip, I saw a finished resin
product that was amazing. The resin product had the finish of a
natural piece of wood. I asked about the process of finishing and
they commented that it was "Dip Printing". I am not sure that is the
real name or not.
From what I understand, the resin piece is submersed into a liquid
(that has the colour that is desired on the final product) bath. On
the surface of the liquid is a "film" that has the design (natural
wood, marble or other). As the piece is "dipped" into the bath, the
resin piece is coated by the film, and thus picks up the final design
and colour.
I have no idea what this process is called. I would very much
appreciate your help in finding out what this process is.
I am looking to purchase this system and use it in our
installations.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thanking you in advance,
Nizar Jalbout
- Valencia, Spain
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dear nizar,
The system you have seen is a patent off a Japanese company. The
name is Qubick painting.The installation is very expensive. I have a
good alternative. Prime the resins, spray a colourmix on the primer
(black and brown), take a very aggressive solvent and dip with a
piece of cotton on the mixing coulor--then you get a wood effect.
Lastly you protect it with a high gloss or matte clear coat.
good luck,
jan rijn
- goes holland
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The process you are referring to is called 3D printing. Different
companies call it different names. There are two options - hot
process for metals and glass in fairly regular shapes and cold
process for heat sensitive materials, glass, wood and metals in
irregular shape.
Mahendra V. Sakariya
- INDIA
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The process is called dip-printing.
Jasmine Uddup
- Milton Keyes, UK
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Hello
The process is called by many different names, cubic printing,
water transfer printing, emrison printing, 3d printing, dip printing
and some more I am sure that I have forgot to list.
Andy Corp
- Warsaw, IN, USA
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I too am interested in this process. Can someone direct me for
more information.
Or the name of a manufacturer for this equipment?
Thank You,
Paul McConnell
- Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Ed. note: See the banner ad at the top of the page, Paul.
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I manufacture novelty helmets in South Africa and make use of a
local company that does dip printing. It is a fairly easy job to do,
using a slightly modified printer you print your pic onto a water
soluble film. You place the film into a water tray and leave it to
turn to a jel. The helmet is then submerged into the gel and then
removed. Once dry a clear coat is sprayed onto it to protect it. Hope
this helps.
Gregg Aberdeen
- South Africa
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At several websites I have reached this machine's
manufacturers, but the problem is I couldn't find any site
of the owner, or manufacturer, please if anyone knows give
me the address, that includes, the machine, specs., and
price, or something like....
If it's an expensive system, I think manufacturer must
have a website??? or this system is a secret between system
owner's community? :)
Thanks a lot, from now on....
Best regards
Mehmet
- U.A.E.
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Ed. note: This site's supporting advertiser,
Liquid Print, can help
you, Mehmet.
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Gregg Aberdeen - novelty helmet manufacturer South Africa: Gregg
you mention you use a slightly modified printer to print your film.
Could you please give more details of the modification.
Harold Gasparotto
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
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I am looking for a resin-based products to be used in the interior
decorations. Could be: polycarbonate or polyester acrylic.
Any referals?
Thanks,
Emad Amin
Architect - NY, US
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