Seat-Controls Plastic-Module Bracket

This plastic module bracket for seat controls replaced a steel stamping manufactured in progressive dies with an injection-molded 30% glass-reinforced PA 6/6 material.  The approach saves 805 g  of weight per vehicle vs. the previous.  Further, it reduces parts from 2 to 1 and increases design frequency from 30 Hz to 61 Hz,  eliminating potential NVH issues via a tripod mounting approach with honeycomb construction. It also eliminated $260,000 USD in tooling costs and piece-costs were reduced $0.15/set. 

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2012 Ford Escape SUV / Kuga CUV System Supplier Magna Seating LVSS Material Processor    Genesis

Material Supplier BASF Corp. Resin Ultramid A3WG6 PA 6/6 30% GF Tooling/Equipment Supplier ETCS Inc.

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