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| OEM: | DaimlerChrysler | Model: | Jeep Grand Cherokee / Commander |
| Model Year: | 2006 | Molder/Processor: | Guardian Automotive |
| System Supplier: | Guardian Automotive | Molder Contact: | Bill Doroghazi |
| System Contact: | Bill Doroghazi | Molder Phone: | 734 260 1313 |
| System Phone: | 734 260 1313 | Material Supplier: | BASF |
| Toolmaker: | Braidco | Material Contact: | Mike Kronell |
| Toolmaker Contact: | Material Phone: | 734 558 4388 | |
| Toolmaker Phone: | Generic Resin Type: | ASA | |
| OEM Permission: | Yes | Grade: | 777K |
| OEM Engineer: | Nippani Rao | Nominator: | Bill Doroghazi |
| OEM Title: | Materials Engineer | Nominator's Company: | Guardian Automotive |
| OEM Phone: | 248 576 7483 | Nominator's Address: | 23751 Amber Ave. Warren, MI 48089 |
| Forming Process: | Injection Molding | Nominator's Phone: | 734 260 1313 |
| First Time Process Used? | No | Nominator's Email: | bdoroghazi@guardian.com |
| Weight Savings: | 1.5 - 2.0 pounds | Cost Savings: | $8 per vehicle |
| Cost Avoidance: | N/A | ||
| Summary: This new design and molding significantly reduces the complexity of grille-opening reinforcement (GOR) systems via use of a unique slide-fastening design, which eliminates traditional snap attachments and post-molding operations. The resulting parts consolidation and weight reduction provided a significant cost reduction per vehicle. Improved serviceability and ease of assembly were also achieved. | |||
| Most Innovative Feature: Elimination of grille opening reinforcement. | |||
| Other Innovative Features: Parts consolidation, parts elimination, and weight reduction - combination of inner grille design and ASA material eliminates necessity for existing grille opening reinforcement superstructure behind decorative grille. Also provided superior snap fits than TPO. | |||
