Abstract: A coated thermoplastic film can be subjected to printing to obtain a decorative film, preformed (for example, thermoformed), and then inserted into a mold that has the configuration of the preformed decorative film A base polymeric structure comprising a polymer such as a polycarbonate or blend thereof can be injection molded to the exposed surface of the preformed decorative film The molded structure has various applications such as cell phones or other electronic devices, automotive vehicles, appliances, display panels, lenses, etc. A process for making the molded article is also described. The coating for the coated thermoplastic film can be made from a UV-curable composition and can provide superior embossing and thermoformability, hardness, and adhesion, while providing enhanced chemical, scratch and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A coated thermoplastic film can be subjected to printing to obtain a decorative film, preformed (for example, thermoformed), and then inserted into a mold that has the configuration of the preformed decorative film. A base polymeric structure comprising a polymer such as a polycarbonate or blend thereof can be injection molded to the exposed surface of the preformed decorative film. The molded structure has various applications such as cell phones or other electronic devices, automotive vehicles, appliances, display panels, lenses, etc. A process for making the molded article is also described. The coating for the coated thermoplastic film can be made from a UV-curable composition and can provide superior embossing and thermoformability, hardness, and adhesion, while providing enhanced chemical, scratch and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising inspecting a mold for a defect; determining a type of defect present on the mold; sorting the mold by type of defect present; treating the mold with a cleaning process that is suitable to remove the defect; and pressing the mold against a polymeric film to produce a series of defect free light management films; wherein the yield of light management films manufactured from the mold is higher than the yield of light management films that are produced from a comparative mold that has not been treated with the cleaning process.