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Spoiler Assembly with Integrated Green-House Trim |
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| OEM: | DaimlerChrysler | Model: | Dodge Caliber |
| Model Year: | 2006 | Molder/Processor: | Scherer Trier USA |
| System Supplier: | Scherer Trier USA | Molder Contact: | Franz Ritzel |
| System Contact: | Scott Turner | Molder Phone: | 734 944 5066 |
| System Phone: | 734 944 5310 | Material Supplier: | Basell Polyolifins |
| Toolmaker: | Hoffman Tool | Material Contact: | Neil Fuenmayor |
| Toolmaker Contact: | N/A | Material Phone: | 734 668 2212 |
| Toolmaker Phone: | N/A | Generic Resin Type: | TPO |
| OEM Permission: | Yes | Grade: | BR 1149 PC 'RFX' Black |
| OEM Engineer: | Patrick Harney | Nominator: | Scott Turner |
| OEM Title: | Ext Orn Engr Supervisor | Nominator's Company: | Scherer Trier USA |
| OEM Phone: | 248 576 1407 | Nominator's Address: | 1294 Beach Ct. Saline, MI 48176 |
| Forming Process: | Unique clean two shot injection molding. Reinforcements friction welded to spoiler outer cover. | Nominator's Phone: | 734 944 5310 |
| First Time Process Used? | This is the first time TPO and TPE have been utilized in a spoiler assembly and integrated trim. | Nominator's Email: | scott.turner@scherer-trier-usa.com |
| Weight Savings: | Estimated 10% weight savings versus higher density materials. | Cost Savings: | Approximately 40% savings vs. similar integrated spoiler/roof rail system using alternative materials and secondary seals. |
| Cost Avoidance: | Simplified attachment of parts due to fastener architecture and part compliance. Permits less precise finishing of roof sealer operations due to ability to accommodate variation. Reduced warranty due to robust fit and finish. | ||
| Summary: This is the first application utilizing TPO / TPE 2-shot injection molding with vertical cubic rotation to produce a spoiler assembly integrated with upper green-house trim. The structural base of the spoiler is friction welded. An estimated 10% weight savings and approximately 40% piece-cost savings were achieved. | |||
| Most Innovative Feature: First application utilizing TPO/TPE two shot injection molding for a spoiler assembly integrated with upper green house trim (A Pillar, Roof and D Pillar Moldings). | |||
| Other Innovative Features: TPO developed for low
thermal expansion, increased scratch and mar resistance and black color
match. Structural base of spoiler is friction welded to cover as opposed
to typical heat staked or adhesive architecture. CHMSL fasteners hidden
from view. |
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