Electronic Thermostat Housing
Application Description: The electronic thermostat can actively control (raise) the engine operating temperature which allows for increased thermodynamic efficiency.	Single Most Unique Feature: Extreme part complexity with tight tolerances, high performance requirement in challenging environment.
Process Descriptions: Injection molding	First Usage of Process?: First North American application for electronic thermostat.
Formerly Used Process: Die cast aluminum with post-cast machining	Tooling Innovations: There are 5 slides per cavity.   Only 5% for the core surface in the mold is stationary.  PPS requires very tight shut off or it will flash.  The mold has 4 cavities for annual volume requirement.  Extremely complicated tool sequence.
Material Innovations: The material was developed to withstand the extremely high tensile/low creep/chemical resistance requirements for the "legs" of the molding.	Mass Savings: Approximately 50 grams versus aluminum.
Cost Savings: $.50/part	Cost Avoidance: 10-15 cents/part, longer life tooling
Direct Consumer Benefit: 3-4% better gas mileage	Is Technology Transferable?: Yes, this concept can be translated to most water-cooled IC engines.
Significant Safety Benefit: Lower CO/HC emissions	Significant Environmental Benefit: NA
Additional Information: Given the recent increases in oil pricing, this technology is receiving broad scrutiny for much more widespread adoption.	Additional Information: NA