Long Fiber Injection
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| Application Description: Developed the material and process in order to produce the largest and first ever commercially available in-mold painted Long Fiber Injection parts. Also, this is the first commercially available North America application of Long Fiber Injection. | Single Most Unique Feature: In-mold painted Long Fiber Injection |
| Process Descriptions: Long Fiber Injection - RIM | First Usage of Process?: Yes |
| Formerly Used Process: Replaced RIM Structural Foam in Entire Cab | Tooling Innovations: NA |
| Material Innovations: New material was developed with much higher mechanical properties, in-mold paintability and appropriate gel times. | Mass Savings: 0.3 lbs. |
| Cost Savings: 22% | Cost Avoidance: NA |
| Direct Consumer Benefit: Lighter weight vehicle allows more payload | Is Technology Transferable?: Yes |
| Significant Safety Benefit: Excellent Impact properties eliminated shattering in an accident | Significant Environmental Benefit: NA |