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

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

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

The process is called dip-printing.

Jasmine Uddup
- Milton Keyes, UK

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

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.

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

Ed. note: This site's supporting advertiser, Liquid Print, can help you, Mehmet.

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

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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