Optimized Instrument Panel for Mass Reduction

This application represents North America's first instrument-panel retainer molded at 2.0-mm walls in LFT-PP composite. Typical wallstock on conventional injection-molded olefin resin is 2.5-4.0 mm, leading to higher mass parts and longer molding cycles. The 30% GR LFT-PP resin provides required stiffness, strength, and impact performance to meet interior safety requirements at a great value. Thinwall molding helped reduce cycle times 30% while reducing part weight 27% and costs $3 USD/vehicle, helping the vehicle meet weight targets, improve fuel efficiency, and achieve better CAFE values. It also helps reduce plastics consumption by 2.5MM lb over the life of the program. Use of advanced fiber-orientation modeling helped reduce warpage during mold design.

OEM/Vehicle Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUV System Supplier Intertec Systems Material Processor Intertec Systems

Material Supplier SABIC Resin STAMAX 30YK270 PP Tooling/Equipment Supplier Windsor Mold Group

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