Study of mattifying additives

Problem

The client’s current method for obtaining plastic parts with a matt color is very costly in time, since he has to change the mold if he wants to change the finish.

Objective

Search and select those additives on the market capable of giving plastic parts a matte finish when they are injected into molds with a mirror finish.

ATRIA Solution

A search for matte additives was carried out for the plastic in question, carrying out injections with different selected additives and checking their final behavior at different percentages of additives.