B-Pillar Appliqué

This is a dual-shot (ABS over PMMA), injection-molded decorative pillar appliqué  provides excellent aesthetics  and electrical functionality for the vehicle’s keyless entry system.  It also provides glass guidance, replacing a steel u-channel.  Filling analysis was critical to the success of this design to prevent cracking and over-stressed parts in joints and corners.  The result is a 46% weight savings, a $1.4MM USD direct cost savings, and an additional $800,000 USD indirect cost savings.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2011 Ford Focus compact car System Supplier Windsor Mold Group Material Processor Windsor Mold Group

Material Supplier Evonik Industries Resins Acrylite ABS, PMMA Tooling/Equipment Supplier Windsor Mold Group

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