Inline Compounded Structural Duct Assembly

This is the first application of in-line compounding / injection molding for a 2-piece, vibration-welded instrument panel structural-duct assembly.  The TPO IP retainer (base panel) is subsequently welded to the structural duct, which has a Class-A finish.  Overall assembly cost savings due to materials used (PP vs. PC/ABS) is approximately 15%.

OEM/Vehicle 2007 MY DaimlerChrysler Dodge®  Nitro System Supplier Intertec Systems Material Processor Intertec Systems

Material Supplier Basell Polyolefins Resin Pro-fax® SG853 PP Tooling/Equipment Supplier Phillips Tool & Mould Limited

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