The selective application of plastics for automotive exterior panels requires the development of materials that are electrocoat capable and are compatible with steel assembly processes. Successful developments have been achieved with both polyurea RIM and engineering thermoplastics. Molded parts are economically competitive with steel, can withstand temperatures in excess of 400 F for extended periods of time, and do not require any fastening techniques other than those currently used for steel parts. In addition, the material has excellent physical properties and dimensional stability.
E-coat capable plastics - A new generation of materials for automotive exterior body panels
Fuer das Elektrotauchlackieren geeignete Kunststoffe - eine neue Generation von Materialien fuer Zierteile an Autokarosserien
Technical Paper. Society of Manufacturing Engineers ; May ; 1-10
1988
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