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Integrated Park & Turn Lamp Assembly |
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| OEM: | DaimlerChrysler | Model: | Jeep Compass |
| Model Year: | 2007 | Molder/Processor: | Collins & Aikman |
| System Supplier: | Collins & Aikman | Molder Contact: | Ravinder Saini |
| System Contact: | Ravinder Saini | Molder Phone: | 248-728-4253 |
| System Phone: | 248-728-4253 | Material Supplier: | ExxonMobil |
| Toolmaker: | Collins & Aikman | Material Contact: | N/A |
| Toolmaker Contact: | Ravinder Saini | Material Phone: | N/A |
| Toolmaker Phone: | 248-728-4253 | Generic Resin Type: | TPO |
| OEM Permission: | Yes | Grade: | 8224-E2 |
| OEM Engineer: | Vince Carnes | Nominator: | Vince Carnes |
| OEM Title: | Supervisor - Exterior | Nominator's Company: | DaimlerChrysler |
| OEM Phone: | 248-576-1125 | Nominator's Address: | 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 |
| Forming Process: | Injection Molding | Nominator's Phone: | 248-576-1125 |
| First Time Process Used? | Yes | Nominator's Email: | vc8@DCX.com |
| Weight Savings: | 2 - 3 pounds | Cost Savings: | $3 to $4 |
| Cost Avoidance: | Engineering man hours at Assembly Plant, logistic cost, labor cost, part complexity, and plant space reduction. | ||
| Summary: Integration of the park and turn lamp assembly into the TPO front fascia module not only provided a unique styling effect, but also enabled a significant mass savings (1 kg) and cost reduction ($3.50 USD / vehicle). This is the first integrated park and turn lamp assembly mounted into a TPO front fascia module that utilizes a self locating T-rib design." | |||
| Most Innovative Feature: Integration of park and turn lamp assembly into TPO front fascia module. | |||
| Other Innovative Features: First integrated park and turn lamp into TPO front fascia module utilizing self locating T-rib design. | |||
