Life cycle benefits of a fully integrated thermoplastic instrument panel (IP) are compared to a traditional steel lattice construction. Design, manufacture, use and end-of-life phases are reviewed and presented in a life cycle management methodology. All components and processes are reviewed in a design for “X” format (i.e., recyclability, assembly, separability, disassembly, etc.)The IP objectives that were balanced include: design implications; feature content; consumer appeal; occupant energy management; quality, warranty, and NVH performance; design flexibility, materials of construction; weight savings and time to market.This methodology has been found useful to examine complex systems to guide decision makers in optimizing total life cycle costs.
Life Cycle Management Case Study of an Instrument Panel
Sae Technical Papers
1997 Total Life Cycle Conference and Exposition ; 1997
1997-04-08
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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