TECHNOLOGY

We propose a variety of customized products.

“Cell-Cast sheeting method” and “CLAREX Technology Platform” make it possible to propose variety of optically valued products.

CLAREX Cell-Cast Sheeting Method

Introducing the Cell-Cast Sheeting Method and its features.
Advantages and disadvantages comparing to other sheeting method like Extrusion method can also be found.

Features of Optical Grade Cell-Cast Acrylic Sheet

Production Method of PMMA Sheet (Cell-Casting)

STEP
Mixing the Monomer and Catalyst

MMA MonomerInitiator, etc.

STEP
Pouring into Molds

Pre-Polymerrization
Cast in Cell-Mold

STEP
Polymerization Process
STEP
Inspection Process

Mold Release

STEP
Inspection Process

Protection Film Lamination

STEP
Cutting Process

Cut to our standard sizes

General Comparison of Sheeting Method (Extrusion vs. Cell-Casting Method)

Here explains what is Cell-Casting method and its features, and advantages comparing to Extrusion method.

Cell-Casting MethodCast “Liquid MMA” directly into Cell-Mold. (Batch Process)
Suitable for High-Mix/Low-Volume Production.
Extrusion MethodPut “PMMA Pellet” into the extruder and make it flat sheet. (Continuous Process)
Suitable for Low-Mix/High-Volume Production.
Cell-Casting MethodExtrusion Method
AdvantageNo. Double Refraction (No birefringence). Suitable for optical sensor cover filter.

High-Mix/Low-Volume. Color match and other customization.

Higher Molecular Weight better chemical resistance
Shorter production lead-time and lower production cost because of continuous process.

Easier to control thickness tolerance.

Easy to make large size sheet.
DisadvantageLonger production lead-time and higher production cost because of batch process.

More difficult to control thickness tolerance.
Double Refraction (birefringence) in general.

Not flexible in terms of customization. Low-Mix/High-Volume.

CLAREX Technology Platform

We customize or develop many customer requested products by combining our original Technology Platform described below.

5 basic technologies

Design (Optical/Polymer)

Design Technique

  • Optical Design … Ref: CLAREX Contrast Enhancement Technology
    • Spectrum Control:UV / NIR / Laser Scanner Filter etc.
    • Light Distribution:HSOT LightGuide / Projection Screen etc.
  • Polymer Design
    • Heat Resistant PMMA / Low moisture absorption PMMA etc.

Thickness

Tickness Control (0.2mm~90mm)

  • CLAREX Precision Sheet : 0.2mm~5.0mm
  • CLAREX General Sheet : 2.0mm~90mm

Surface Texture

Highly Smooth & Flat Surface

  • Glass-like Ultra-Smooth Surface.

Many Non-Glare & Matt surface textures to choose from

  • One-Side Non-Glare (Matt)
  • Both-Sides Non-Glare (Matt)
  • You can choose different Non-Glare texture on one sheet.

Coating

Variety of single & multi-layer optical coating

  • Hard Coating / Scratch Resistant Coating (6H or over)
  • Anti-Reflection (AR) Coating / Mirror Coating
  • ITO Coating / EMI Shield
  • Anti-Bacteria (AB) Coating
  • Anti-Fingerprint Coating / Anti-Smudge Coating
  • IR-Cut Coating

Processing

From Material Production to Machine Processing

  • Cutting & NC routing (90°/ V ditch / mirror surface / etc.)
  • Printing (Silk Screen / etc.)
  • Mold Processing (Heat Bending / Blow / Press / etc.)
  • Lamination (UV / Heat / etc.)