This is the first GOR panel using short carbon fiber-reinforced PA 6/6 and the unique joining process of resistant implant welding (RIW) to produce a highly structural and lightweight part from a 2-piece injection-molded box section design. Versus the plastic-metal hybrid construction it replaced, the new material/process eliminated 5 steel stampings, reducing costs 75% and mass 24% (2.5 lb). Aesthetics also were improved, which allowed elimination of the beauty cover with its associated labor, cost, and weight, and the VOC emissions associated with rust-coating the steel stampings. Further, NVH values were improved by 2 Hz.
OEM/Vehicle
Ford Motor Co.
2016 Ford Shelby
GT350 Mustang
System Supplier
Magna Exteriors
Material Processor
Plastcoat Div. of Magna
International
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Material Supplier
BASF Corp.
Resin
Ultramid A3WC4 PA66
Tooling/Equipment Supplier
Tycos Tool & Die
Co.
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