Two-Cavity Fender

This program represents the first use of 2-cavity injection molding to produce an unreinforced MPPO / PA fender.  In turn, this reduces tooling investment and cuts per-part cycle time by 50%.  The part, which is 50% lighter than steel and cuts CO2 emissions by 40% in a full LCA analysis, features integrated brackets and offers excellent HIC capabilities without need for additional crush brackets.  It is OEM paint-line compatible for electrostatic painting (thanks to a conductive filler).

OEM/Vehicle Mitsubishi Motors Corporation 2013MY Outlander Sport System Supplier Mitsubishi Material Processor Mitsubishi

Material Supplier SABIC Resin Noryl GTX GTX989 MPPO / PA Tooling/Equipment Supplier Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd.

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Front Grille Molding

This is the first use of the Vacuum Injection Compression (VIC) process to produce such a part. The process provided the ability to pre-form, inject, and compression mold a Class A part edge-wrapped with a decorative film in a single-step process.  Use of VIC eliminated the need for performing, requires no major trimming, and reduces the need for part handling, auxiliary equipment, additional labor, floor space, and the need for paint.

OEM/Vehicle 2006 Mitsubishi FK Series trucks by Mitsubishi Motors System Supplier Sakae Riken Material Processor Sakae Riken

Material Supplier A. Schulman Invision Inc. Resin Invision ® CX Ionomer decorative film

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Fender with Pedestrian Head-Impact Absorber

This front fender features special energy-absorbing structures that help protect pedestrian head-impact in the event of collision.  Such a structure is usually made of steel and assembled separately between the side member and the fender, but has been integrated in the fender design in this instance.  Despite the injection-molded part’s thin part wall and deeply shaped design, it maintains precise gap and flush management.  By eliminating steel, 3 kg of weight was saved.

OEM/Vehicle Mitsubishi Motor Corp. 2011 Mitsubishi ASX System Supplier Mitsubishi Motor Corp. Material Processor Mitsubishi Motor Corp.

Material Supplier SABIC Innovative Plastics Resin Noryl GTX979 PPO / PA Tooling/Equipment Supplier Kyowa Industry Co. Ltd.

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