This invention relates to the field of
screen printing ink technology, specifically to an IMD injection molded mirror metallic
screen printing ink and its preparation method. The ink is a two-component
system: Component A contains a resin liquid composed of
polyvinyl butyral,
nitrocellulose, modified
polyester resin, and polyarylate resin, flake aluminum silver
powder, and additives; Component B is a phthalic diisocyanate
polymer.
Ethylene glycol monobutyl
ether is the main
solvent, ketones / esters / aromatic hydrocarbons are prohibited, and it has no corrosive effect on
polycarbonate. The
mass ratio of aluminum silver
powder to resin solids is controlled at 0.6:1-1.2:1. The process involves preparing the resin liquid and dispersing the aluminum silver
powder and additives, followed by degassing and
filtration to obtain component A; before use, component B is pre-diluted with
ethylene glycol monobutyl
ether, added dropwise at a low
shear rate of A:B = 100:8-12, and cured. The resulting ink exhibits high mirror gloss and
clarity, high-temperature adhesion resistance, and MEK wiping resistance. Under IMD injection molding conditions, it demonstrates excellent consistency in appearance and structure, making it suitable for bright
silver mirror-like decoration.