About the IMW Method
IMW(Insert Molding of Wood) Method is a new method that make it possible to do insert molding of 
wood sheet combined with different materials. It is compatible with conventional film insert molding, and you can use it to create various insert molding products, regardless of using real wood nor not.
IMW is a specially developed real wood veneer that can be used for insert molding with plastics as a part of injection molding process. Conventional film insert molding uses resin films. With our new technology, "IMW Method", you can use not only resin film, but also our real wood sheet, Tennâge.
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IMW Sample
Process of the IMW Method
There is our unique know how at the stage of process of preforming (vacuum thermoforming, press thermoforming). Also, there is our special know how at the last stage of process of injection molding. Furthermore, there is our special technology and know how in our Tennâge real wood sheet film, that make it possible to do all these processes. Our IMW Method is a new revolutional method of making it possible to do insert molding of real wood sheet combined with theses many original know how and technology.
Process flow:
Conventional film insert molding was not able to use real wood sheet. Therefore, we have developed a "Hybrid- Tennâge, which is a real wood sheet (Tennâge or Ki-Ori Tennâge) attached with a different material (resin, metal, etc.).
Using this Hybrid to our revolutional IMW Method, you can create many different kinds of insert molding products with real wood sheet.
What's so special about the IMW Method?
- Our special technique made it possible to mold real wood veneer sheet into precise 3D molding.
- The same mold can be used for real wood veneer insert mold, regular insert mold, and injection mold. Many different decorations are available for grade management.
- Real wood look and feel can be kept without any topcoat or treatment on the surface.
- Superb water resistant and stain resistant.
Stain Resistant Testing:
The photos below show the results of an anti-stain test conducted on products manufactured using the IMW Method through insert molding. Soy sauce, ketchup, coffee, and Pu-erh tea(Chinese red tea) were applied to the product's surface and left for approximately 24 hours. After washing with water and wiping, no traces remained.
▲Stain Resistant Testing: Soy Sauce, Ketchup, Coffee, Pu-erh tea
▲Stain Resistant Testing: Wash with water after 24Hrs. Nothing left.
Very Water Resistant:
The photos below show water droplets on a product manufactured using the IMW Method through insert molding. The product demonstrates strong waterproof capabilities.
Product Application of the IMW Method
Below are injection-molded products and prototypes manufactured using the IMW Method. The unique feature of natural wood conforming to the shape of the product highlights the IMW Method's ability to enable insert molding with natural wood.
