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All Plastic Structural Window Frame |
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| OEM: | DaimlerChrysler | Model: | Jeep Wrangler |
| Model Year: | 2007 | Molder/Processor: | Nyloncraft |
| System Supplier: | Decoma / Bestop | Molder Contact: | Kevin Chase |
| System Contact: | Steve Lewis | Molder Phone: | 517-849-2860 ext. 150 |
| System Phone: | 248 409 1779 | Material Supplier: | Ticona Engineering Polymers |
| Toolmaker: | Briadco Tool and Mold | Material Contact: | Jason Lipke |
| Toolmaker Contact: | Ernie Renaud | Material Phone: | 248-377-6874 |
| Toolmaker Phone: | 519 737 1760 | Generic Resin Type: | GF PP |
| OEM Permission: | Yes | Grade: | PP-GF40-10 |
| OEM Engineer: | Al Strajnic | Nominator: | Jason Lipke |
| OEM Title: | Senior Product Engineer | Nominator's Company: | Ticona |
| OEM Phone: | 313 493 7487 | Nominator's Address: | 2600 Opdyke Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 |
| Forming Process: | Injection Molding | Nominator's Phone: | 248-377-6874 |
| First Time Process Used? | Yes | Nominator's Email: | jason.lipke@ticona.com |
| Weight Savings: | 4.5% | Cost Savings: | 8.5% |
| Cost Avoidance: | 6% | ||
| Summary: The first-ever structural window frame that is visible from the exterior and the interior of the vehicle is achieved by ultrasonically welding fabric to the window frame & insert molding metal support arms. “Lightweighting” the door enables easy consumer removal for a full vehicle open-air experience. Over 4% weight savings and 8% cost savings were realized. | |||
| Most Innovative Feature: First ever structural window frame visible from the exterior and the interior of the vehicle. | |||
| Other Innovative Features: Fabric is
ultrasonically welded to window frame, metal support arms are insert
molded. Due to the light weight nature of the door design, the door is
able to be removed by the consumer should they want a full vehicle open
air experience. |
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