MODERN Machinery IMG & IMGL Machines

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When your automotive interior application requires precision, repeatability, and production flexibility, Modern Machinery can engineer a solution around your specific process. Our team designs and builds custom In Mold Grain (IMG) and In Mold Grain Lamination (IMGL) thermoforming machines for demanding automotive manufacturing applications, including door trim uppers, instrument panels, consoles, glove boxes, and other interior components.

Every application is different. That's why we work directly with your team to understand your materials, tooling, part requirements, production volumes, automation needs, and long-term manufacturing goals before developing an equipment solution.

Modern IMG and IMGL machines can incorporate advanced features designed to improve part quality, reduce downtime, simplify changeovers, and increase overall production efficiency. Depending on your application, your system may include high-tonnage direct-drive form stations, motorized clamp frames, automated sheet loading, sheet drop detection, tracking ovens, dual vacuum loops, and ergonomic platen tilt capabilities.

For manufacturers running multiple tools or programs, Modern Machinery can also integrate quick-change technology including semi-automated tool changing, automatic tool clamping, auto-connect tool utilities, and automatic tool identification. These features work together to reduce manual setup requirements and help get your next production run started faster.

From initial concept and engineering through machine build, controls integration, installation, training, and ongoing support, Modern Machinery provides a complete equipment solution backed by decades of thermoforming experience.