Integrated Fascia Stiffener

This patent-pending lower fascia (belly pan) stiffener is designed to balance the load requirements of both lower-leg pedestrian protection and low-speed damageability in a single component using a series of integrated stiffeners. Replacing plastic/metal hybrid and all-metal designs, all required features (including variations in material thickness, ribs, and various sections) are contained on the B side of the component and molded in a single tool, lowering assembly time, eliminating straps, and lowering BSR.  The stiffener removes 1.5 kg of mass and saves $2 USD/vehicle piece cost plus an additional $50,000 USD in tooling avoidance.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2017 MY Ford Escape System Supplier Plastic Omnium Material Processor    Plastic Omnium

Material Supplier SABIC Resin STAMAX 2700 PP FG 40% Tooling/Equipment Supplier Basis

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