All Plastic Glovebox Door / Knee Blocker
Application Description: A Polypropylene glovebox bin is vibration welded to the PP outer panel to create a lightweight glovebox / knee blocker combination.	Single Most Unique Feature: No metals were used in this system.
Process Descriptions: Vibration welding	First Usage of Process?: No
Formerly Used Process: Metal and plastic combinations are normally used for this system.	Tooling Innovations: NA
Material Innovations: Definition of the plastic weld cross-section needed development.	Mass Savings: .25 lbs.
Cost Savings: $0.50	Cost Avoidance: NA
Direct Consumer Benefit: NA	Is Technology Transferable?: Yes, it can be used on other vehicle lines.
Significant Safety Benefit: NA	Significant Environmental Benefit: Recyclability
Additional Information: Eliminates need for steel reinforcements.	Additional Information: NA