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Long-Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic in Instrument Panels |
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| OEM: | General Motors | Model: | Cadillac SRX |
| Model Year: | 2007 | Molder/Processor: | DAA Draexlmaier |
| System Supplier: | DAA Draexlmaier | Molder Contact: | Martin Keishyer |
| System Contact: | Michael Mulrenin | Molder Phone: | 864-433-8910 |
| System Phone: | 248-307-9006 | Material Supplier: | Ticona Engineering Polymers |
| Toolmaker: | N/A | Material Contact: | Jeff Murray |
| Toolmaker Contact: | N/A | Material Phone: | 704-243-0035 |
| Toolmaker Phone: | N/A | Generic Resin Type: | Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP |
| OEM Permission: | Yes | Grade: | PPGF30-05 |
| OEM Engineer: | Dave Reed | Nominator: | Bob Kelleher |
| OEM Title: | Staff Project Engineer | Nominator's Company: | Ticona |
| OEM Phone: | 586-492-9475 | Nominator's Address: | 2600 Opdyke Rd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326 |
| Forming Process: | Injection Molding | Nominator's Phone: | 248-377-6868 |
| First Time Process Used? | No | Nominator's Email: | bob.kelleher@ticona.com |
| Weight Savings: | 7% to 10% weight savings | Cost Savings: | 10 to 15% cost savings, based on improved weight, improved stiffness, and cost. |
| Cost Avoidance: | 2 to 3% with parts conslidation and processing. | ||
| Summary: Instrument panel substrates are typically produced in styrene maleic anhydride (SMA), polycarbonate / acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC / ABS), or steel. Environmental benefits stem from low volatile-organic compound (VOC) material and reduced specific gravity (for fuel economy benefits). The use of LFRT PPGF30 in this application offers cost and weight savings compared to traditional materials. Other benefits include improved acoustical properties, improved stiffness, excellent low-temperature impact, low warpage, and parts consolidation. | |||
| Most Innovative Feature: Application is typically in SMA, PC/ABS, or steel. The use of Celstran LFRT PPGF30 in this application offers cost and weight savings compared to traditional materials. | |||
| Other Innovative Features: Improved acoustic
properties, improved stiffness, excellent low temp impact, low warpage,
parts consolidation, low VOC |
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