High Gloss Entertainment System Bezel

This injection-molded frame for a DVD video bezel had to provide high dimensional stability, reduce warpage, lower weight and cost, and achieve a high-gloss Class A surface finish. Replacing an earlier 2-part design featuring multi-layer painting, a single-piece part met all performance requirements thanks to the combination of two process technologies:  microcellular foaming and tool heating/cooling.  This led to a 40% weight savings and a 20% cost savings as well as additional 10% product cost savings while improving global quality perceptions due to excellent appearance and lower NVH.

OEM/Vehicle Daimler AG 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan System Supplier Johnson Controls Inc. Material Processor Groupe Plastivaloire (PVL) / Trexel, Inc.

Material Supplier Bayer MaterialScience Resin T65 XF ABS/PC Tooling/Equipment Supplier Groupe Plastivaloire (PVL) / Trexel, Inc.

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