This paper presents comparisons between three primary process methods for the production of short air ducts for the automotive air induction market with a focus on thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs). Cost comparisons between rubber injection molding, extrusion blow molding and thermoplastic injection molding are presented. Injection molded short air ducts using TPVs offer recyclability and a lower air duct weight when compared to a thermoset rubber (TSR) air duct. Additionally, TPV injection molded short air ducts offer a lower cost alternative to blow molding by allowing simplified part consolidation and reduced finishing cost, Part design and process recommendations for injection molded TPV short air ducts are discussed.
Injection molding short air ducts using TPVs
Spritzgießen von kurzen Luftkanälen unter Verwendung von thermoplastischen Vulkanisaten
2004
5 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 2 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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