Console Top Finish Panel Substrate

Due to clearance requirements for the Bombay doors on this console, the cross-sectional area of the top-finish panel (TFP) substrate was very small, which made cross-car deflection a concern.  Since there was no room to make the TFP thicker, a material change was made to boost structural performance.  The 60% GR PA 6/6 resin provided a significant reduction in cross-car deflection (68% better than ABS and 44% better than 20% GR PP) while improving quality perception.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2013MY Lincoln MKZ System Supplier International Automotive Components Material Processor International Automotive Components

Material Supplier BASF Corp. Resin Ultramid HMG14 GF PA Tooling/Equipment Supplier Roush Enterprises

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