 Hybrid Door Module |
| Application Description: Hybrid Door Module,
Integrating Molded plastic platform to Rolled section steel beam |
Single Most Unique Feature: Increased door rigidity
with high integration of features. |
| Process Descriptions: Insert Molding |
First Usage of Process?: Yes (for door systems) |
| Formerly Used Process: Stamping or Injection Molding |
Tooling Innovations: NA |
| Material Innovations: NA |
Mass Savings: 25% |
| Cost Savings: $1.5 Million or 85%, based on front and
rear door build |
Cost Avoidance: NA |
| Direct Consumer Benefit: Yes - reduced door noise
from motor and slam flutter due to plastic insulation |
Is Technology Transferable?: Yes this can be used for
other OEM's |
| Significant Safety Benefit: Module structure improves
longitudinal load carrying capacity of the door. |
Significant Environmental Benefit: NA |
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