Forming and cutting decorative film, comprises an in=line process using two visual control systems and a flexible cutting device

摘要

A flexible cutting device (2) and a first visual control system (3) are used to form reference positions (4) in the film (13) via an in-line process, and a second visual control system (5) in communication with the cutting device monitors the graphic stability of the formed film. A method for forming and cutting decorative film comprises the in-line formation of reference positions in the film using a flexible cutting device and a first visual control system, forming the film, and using a second visual control system to monitor the graphic stability of the formed film and send a signal to the cutting device. Independent claims are also included for: (a) the apparatus (100) used to carry out the above process; (b) a method for thermo-forming decorative film, in which specific regions of the film to be formed are in enhanced or reduced contact with the heating device; and (c) the apparatus used to carry out the process (b).