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| Process/Assembly/Engineering Technologies - Entry 45 |
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| Simultaneous Shot Injection Molded Instrument Panel 2005 Ford Mustang |
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| System Supplier: | Visteon Automotive Systems | |
| Molder: | Visteon - Saline Plant/ Husky Injection Molding Systems | |
| Tooling Supplier: | Lamko Tool & Mold Inc. | |
| Material Supplier: | Advanced Composites | |
| Resin: | PP | |
| Simultaneous multi-shot, Class A molded-in-color polypropylene injection molded instrument panel lower; giving a 2-tone appearance without painting. CAE flow front analysis was developed to predict mold flow for simultaneous shot molding of two colors and sequential valve gate tooling was used. This provided knit lines of two colors under the non-appearance surface which is covered by separate trim, giving perception of two color parts molded separately. | ||
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| Ship-in-a-Bottle (SIB) Fuel Tank Assembly 2004.5 Ford Ford GT |
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| System Supplier: | TI Automotive | |
| Molder: | TI Automotive | |
| Tooling Supplier: | Service Mold Roush Industries |
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| Material Supplier: | ExxonMobil | |
| Resin: | Paxon BA46-055 HDPE | |
| This design features complete encapsulation of entire fuel system pumping, pressure regulation, level sensing and vapor management systems in a blow molded tank shell. First gasoline application of non-moving piezo level sensing in production. Incorporates active bottom-referencing jet pumps, and utilizes an in-flash, compression molded, 11-layer blow pin plug. | ||
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| Running Board 2005 General Motors SSR Roadster |
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| System Supplier: | American Specialty Car | |
| Molder: | Durakon Industries | |
| Tooling Supplier: | Parker Tool | |
| Material Supplier: | A. Schulman Avery Dennison Solvay Engineered Polymers Spartech Polycom |
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| Resin: | Polytrope TPP 1024 Avloy Formable Paint Film Respond EX 4290 EP6430 TPO / GF PP |
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| The SSR Running Board is the first exterior body color matched paint film part made by twin sheet thermoformed in female tools. Additional innovative features are the use of a co-extrusion of TPO over glass-filled polypropylene, which allows the design to meet stiffness and deflection requirements. A non-uniform parting line was designed to hide the weld line when part is installed on vehicle. | ||
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| Molding Press Process Monitor System 2002 Ford Numerous Ford Vehicles |
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| System Supplier: | Plant Engineering Systems | |
| Molder: | Thyssen Krupp Budd | |
| Tooling Supplier: | - | |
| Material Supplier: | - | |
| Resin: | SMC | |
| MPPM System provides a highly accurate yet intuitive graphic overview of critical molding parameters. This feedback allows molders to quickly find and correct potential molding process problems which lead to poor quality, process variability, unnecessary rework, and high scrap costs. In addition to real time monitoring, the MPPM System integrates automated Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and complete product and process traceability. | ||
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| Analysis Process for the Weldability Evaluation 2000 Ford Focus |
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| System Supplier: | Visteon Corporation | |
| Molder: | Visteon Corporation | |
| Tooling Supplier: | MS Industry/Bielomatic Inc. | |
| Material Supplier: | Basell | |
| Resin: | XFBR712 TPO | |
| Standard and comprehensive procedures to evaluate material weldability and performance of welded parts have been developed and applied successfully for several programs. Application of this technology has reduced scrap rates, improved robustness of the welding process, and reduced warranty issues associated with welding integrity and squeak and rattle. | ||
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| Composite Dashboard 2005 Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG Carrera GT |
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| System Supplier: | Carbotec (Austria) | |
| Molder: | Carbotec (Austria) | |
| Tooling Supplier: | Gerg | |
| Material Supplier: | Advanced Composite | |
| Resin: | HF-M9.6F Epoxy | |
| This process achieves the physical attributes of parts normally processed in an autoclave, without needing an autoclave. Developed using an aluminum tool concept, with oil heating and cooling, and a pressure regulation system to produce the part. This process simplifies the lamination process for the prepregs by using a laser-based positioning system fixed to the tool and higher flexibility in the working cycle through independence compared to autoclave cycles. | ||
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| Air Intake Manifold Utilizing Vibration and Laser Welding 2005 Toyota Tundra & Tacoma |
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| System Supplier: | Denso | |
| Molder: | Montaplast of North America, Inc. | |
| Tooling Supplier: | Montaplast GmbH | |
| Material Supplier: | BASF Corporation | |
| Resin: | Ultramid B3WG6 blk 564 BGVW GF PA6 | |
| This application uses Laser Welding to assemble the Acoustic Control Induction System valve to the vibration welded, air intake manifold. Laser welded assembly system eliminates 4 compression limiters, 4 threaded bolts, 4 threaded inserts, and eliminates elastomer seals. The application saved approximately 25% in weight, 10% cost, and reduced required packaging space by 50%. | ||
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| Load Floor and Trunk Separator 2005 DaimlerChrysler Crossfire Convertible |
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| System Supplier: | Wilheim Karmann GmbH | |
| Molder: | Centrotec Composites GmbH | |
| Tooling Supplier: | Centrotec Composites GmbH | |
| Material Supplier: | Quadrant Plastic Composites | |
| Resin: | Symalite SL100G55L1813 & SL100G55L2013 GF PP | |
| This process provides different wall thicknesses in one part (2-12mm), integrated hinges, overlapping decoration layer, edge and decoration trimming directly in the mold, one shot molding with only a 55-ton press. Part incorporates in mold decorating in a lightweight design with integrated features. The lofted material provides significant reduction of the deflection under load. | ||
