Molded-in-Color Metallic Interior-Finish Panels

Injection-molded, molded-in-color, metallic-finish PC/ASA replaced painted PC/ABS in this application, eliminating paint for greater sustainability while meeting tough weathering, scratch/mar, and low-gloss requirements. Good gating strategies and a modified pigment package were essential to minimize flow disruptions that can lead to dark streaks in molded metallic parts where flow-fronts converge. The result is industry’s first metallic-finish interior-trim panel, which is greener, increases customer satisfaction (by eliminating paint-related defects), and provides a $2.30 USD/vehicle cost savings.

OEM/Vehicle 2010MY Ford Motor Co.: Ford®   Mustang® Sports Car System Supplier Summit Polymers Material Processor Summit Polymers

Material Supplier SABIC Innovative Plastics Resin Geloy® FXW751SK PC/ASA Tooling/Equipment Supplier Great Wall Moulding

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