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| Description: | Trunk Storage System | Model: | Mustang |
| OEM: | Classic Design Concepts, LLC. | Model Year: | 1999 - 2004 |
| System Supplier: | Vantage Technologies Inc. | Generic Resin Type: | PP |
| Molder/Processor: | Vantage Technologies Inc. | Resin Trade Name: | SuperLite |
| Toolmaker: | Vantage Technologies Inc. | Grade: | SL550800.738 |
| Material Supplier: | Azdel | Other Innovative Features: | This process allows low volume parts to be produced with the quality and features associated with compression molding at a vacuum forming price. |
| Most Innovative Feature: | This product went from concept part to production in 3 weeks, which is the standard lead time for a DPM molded part trimmed by a waterjet. | Forming Process: | DPM, is a patented new process that utilizes uniform force over the total surface of the top and bottom thin shell mold to compression form parts. |
| Weight Savings: | This is a new product with no art to compare against. | First Time Process Used? | This is the first time for a production after-market trunk componant. Over the past 6 years it has been used for a variety of other products |
| Cost Savings: | A DPM mold is 50 to 75% less costly than a compression mold. | Previous Process: | This process replaces a cast solid epoxy or NC cut metal compression mold placed in a hydraulic press for compression molding. |
| Cost Avoidance: | DPM molds do not require a hydraulic press to run production. A simple liftingdevice is used with minium site requirements. A 75 to 90% savings. | Transferable to Other Vehicles: | Yes. This technology lends itself to production in new locations where capitol equipment would be needed. |
| Benefits to Consumer: | |||
| Provides customized storage in a seldom used area. | |||
| Method Comments: | |||
| Azdel SuperLite was molded in a way to create a living hinge. | |||
| Innovations/Improvements: | |||
| A new cooling system was developed that can reduce cycle times to one minute. | |||
| Safety Improvements: | |||
| The operation of a lifting device is safer than a hydraulic press. | |||
| Environmental Comments: | |||
| The product is molded using less energy. | |||
| Additional Comments: | |||
| This technology is good for low to high volume production and would be ideal for products required to be produced around the world. | |||
| Summary: | |||
| This product went from concept to production in 3 weeks, providing unique additional storage and functionality to the vehicle. The patented DPM process uses uniform force over the total surface of the top and bottom thin-shell mold to compression form parts. | |||
