Antonius Köster Modellbau e.Kfm.

DIRECT - TEXTURING

Numerous subjects in everyday life are moulded with textured surfaces. Leather-similar surfaces in automobiles are the most well-known example. Textures give an attractive optics and a pleasant haptics to surfaces. Simple materials become considerable gentrified textures.

Introduction

Direct Texturing (DT) describes a protected procedure for the production of forms, prototypes and production items with defined textured or grained surfaces, as you will find at automotive inner linings. In particular forms for In Mold Graining (IMG) can be manufactured for the first time directly with a textured surface. Complex intermediate steps such leather sheath models, rollers and silicone forms are no longer necessary!

Process

The product to be manufactured or the mould to be worked on is usually available by CAD data. Texture and decoration elements (pictograms, logos, signatures) are described by graphic formats. Identical conditions as before. In DT cover-data and CAD-data are processed together.Texture process, adjustment and depth can be defined and modified. Control and firstttrelease at the screen. Finally, 3D-data is available that can be used for direct manufacturing of the mould; an exact reproductibility is ensured.

Concept - Discussion

3D-data article	concept sketch

Preparation of the 3D-data
Sample range or customer's request

Preparation of the 3D-data
Separation	Definition

Texturation processing
3D-Daten	Finished mould outline

	Advantages

	DT shortens the development times around at least 50% DT halves tooling expenses DT permits the application of new materials DT gives organization flexibility... DT permits changes of details. DT allows fast face-lifting. DT integrates functions by logos and pictograms. DT reduces the number of construction units. DT permits changes during the development. DT permits modifications of the outline. DT needs no galvanic process. DT exceeds previous limits.